Jo Adams and Rhonda Black reconnect after ten years apart. Rhonda’s twin daughters were Jo’s best friends in high school. With the significant age difference, Rhonda cannot believe Jo, twenty years her junior, will want to be with her long-term.JJo knows what she wants, but can she convince Rhonda she’s in this relationship for the long haul?JRhonda feels caught between a desire to explore a new opportunity for love and the daughter whose response she does not understand. C...

The last thing world class violinist Ava Wellington wants is some nosy writer publishing her biography. Unfortunately, her manager is insistent this is the best way to capitalize on her fame. Ava is terrified someone might discover the secret she’s kept for nearly twenty years, one that could not only destroy her career, but ruin the lives of those she loves most.Journalist Bianca Vega has only just recovered from the loss of her wife and isn’t prepared to see Ava again, not after ...

Cam Cooper is still recovering from the loss of her lover but has not given up on the possibility of finding love again. Dawn Oliver has been stung by love in the past and avoids the potential complications of romance completely. When Cam moves in next door, Dawn is unwittingly intrigued by her new neighbor.Can Dawn put her past to rest and allow Cam to break down the walls around her heart?

"The New Pun Book" by Thomas A. Brown and T. J. Carey is a delightful collection that showcases the art of wordplay through puns, jokes, and clever quips. This book invites readers to explore the humorous side of language, offering a plethora of puns that are sure to elicit laughter. Each page is filled with witty expressions that challenge the reader's understanding of words, making it a perfect companion for those who appreciate the nuances of language and enjoy a good laugh. It's a cele...

Two sisters. One last week of freedom. A retreat that was never what it seemed.Infinity, twenty-six and freshly called to the bar, and Eternity, twenty-four and days from beginning her medical internship, have always been each other's shield. Before their high-stakes careers pull them in opposite directions, they plan a final camping trip—just the two of them, in the mountains outside Cape Town. No signal, no distractions, nothing but sisterhood and the fire pit.They have no...

Building a Winning Team is about the critical need for schools and districts to promote a positive reputation for the community in which they serve. There is a growing need to recruit and retain teachers in the field of education, and this book addresses new ways to approach what we call “the talent equation.” We provide stories from real practitioners along with new and innovative ways to approach vision work, branding, culture, recruitment, human resources, and more. This book combines t...

In Retention for a Change, we give precise strategies for motivating, inspiring, and energizing a staff. The goal is to make your school a place of success for everyone. Teacher retention is a huge issue that continues to grow, and we believe that this book is one-of-a-kind in that it tackles a tough topic with practical solutions.

Dialogue between a medical anthropologist and a Cherokee linguist about health, well-being, and environmental issuesSounds of Tohi*: Cherokee Health and Well-Being in Southern Appalachia* is the result of almost two decades of work by medical anthropologist Lisa J. Lefler and Cherokee elder and traditionalist Thomas N. Belt. The narrative consists of a dialogue between them that displays traditional Indigenous knowledge as well as the importance o...

The industrialisation and modernisation in South Korea that followed the Second World War resulted in rapid progress in economic development, public administration, social service provision and the establishment of modern public policy.Bringing together outstanding researchers, this book is the first to examine the theory and practice of policy analysis in South Korea. The volume explores the historical development of policy analysis, and procedures for decision making at different...

When a young woman shows up on her doorstep in the middle of a rainstorm, Felicienne de Montagne feels compelled to help her despite her better judgment. Comfortably living alone and working in her greenhouses, Felicienne soon realizes that adventurer and blogger Puck Aston is made from a different cloth. Traveling the US and Canada in her campervan with her dog, Puck is a rolling stone to Felicienne’s boulder.Puck’s campervan has broken down and needs major repairs. When she learn...

Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer Suzanne (Mitch) Mitchell has been disappointed in love. She’s done playing around and is ready to get serious. The only thing veterinary surgeon Kay Gallant takes seriously is her professional reputation and the animals she saves. Women are for fun, not forever.Dangerous drugs are stolen from the veterinary clinic, and the further Mitch investigates, the more of a suspect Kay becomes. Add to that their opposing relationship goals and the fact t...

Casey Stevens needs distance from her movie producer parents and her social media starlet ex-wife. When she lands in Rocky Springs with a bruised ego and a pile of cash, the quaint tourist town seems like the perfect place for a fresh start. But is it the right place to make her dream of owning a classy sex shop a reality?Tara McCoy knows a thing or two about licking her wounds. She never wanted to move back home, but she’s making the most of it, turning her family’s sleepy bakery ...