Tattoos, muscles, and a beard? Oh my.Ben McCallister wasn’t like any man attorney Harper Finch had ever dated. For one, his hands were rough and calloused from working all day at his mechanic shops; two, his muscled arms, back, and chest were covered in tattoos; and three, he rode a Harley. The men Harper dated were the ones her daddy would approve of: white-collar, with hands as soft as hers, and the most ink any of them had ever had was a fraternity seal...

How do criminals communicate with each other? Unlike the rest of us, people planning crimes can't freely advertise their goods and services, nor can they rely on formal institutions to settle disputes and certify quality. They face uniquely intense dilemmas as they grapple with the basic problems of whom to trust, how to make themselves trusted, and how to handle information without being detected by rivals or police. In this book, one of the world's leading scholars of the mafia ranges fr...

Founded by Reuben H. Fleet in 1923, Consolidated Aircraft Corporation (later Convair) became one of the most significant aircraft manufacturers in American history. For roughly 60 years, this prolific company was synonymous with San Diego. In fact, whole sections of the city were designed to provide homes for the Convair workers and their families. These men and women were responsible for building some of the most significant aircraft in aviation history, including the PBY Catalina, B-24 L...

NHL player Tim Hollander lost his temper one time and threw a water bottle at an abusive fan. After “Bottlegate,” he’s traded to the San Diego Barracudas, where he’ll need to keep the bad publicity to a minimum while proving he can still compete with the younger guys on the ice.Erin Collier is a pediatric nurse who’s never seen a hockey game but gets in line for Tim’s autograph at a PR event in hopes of impressing the doctor she has a crush on. When an obnoxious fan gets pushy towa...

600 pages of fascinating facts about everything from science to history to pop cultureDid you know the longest mountain range on earth is under water? How about the fact that June was named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage? If not, don’t worry! You can learn details about these facts and more useful (and useless) trivia in this gigantic collection. With subjects from across the spectrum, read all about the presidents, planets, ball games, and more in six o...

For the first time ever, a patient-driven book has been written about sphincter of Oddi dysfunction. The Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction Survival Guide is a groundbreaking resource every sphincter of Oddi dysfunction patient, friend or family member of a sphincter of Oddi dysfunction patient, GI doctor, primary care physician, naturopath, and functional medicine practitioner should read. Regardless if your sphincter of Oddi dysfunction is mild or severe, you will find this guide helpful....

The Trojan War has ended after ten long years, and Odysseus, the shrewd general of Ithaca, is on the road back to his homeland. He craves nothing more than to embrace Penelope, his wife, and Telemachus, his son. But his actions in the War will earn him the rancor of the mighty ocean god Poseidon, who will force him to roam the sea and face the most incredible challenges. Can the brave hero, with his unparalleled audacity, evade the fury of the Cyclops Polyphemus, the tempting song of the S...

Javier LaCosta, a professional baseball catcher in the big leagues, goes out after an away game to celebrate with his new teammates. He wasn’t looking for anything, but when his path crosses with the most alluring woman he’s ever seen, he doesn’t resist what happens next. They share an incredible night, but Javi awakens the next morning alone and feeling dejected, having no way to find or contact the woman from the night before.Fresh off a bad breakup, Camdyn Gallegos thought the h...

New York Times-bestselling author Jim Butcher expands his beloved "Dresden Files" novel series with the all-new "Dog Men" story set within official continuity, created exclusively as a graphic novel! Harry Dresden is a man on the edge—and that is something that can be dangerous to friend and foe alike. He’s been drafted by a senior member of the White Council of Wizards to investigate a series of murders in rural Mississippi. As always, there’s more afoot than is immediately apparent. The ...

On the ice, they're two of San Diego's best NHL players.Off the ice? They're both struggling with love.When Trevor Winski meets Callie he knows his luck with the ladies is about to change. He'll just have to break some rules first.Mikey Leeds had luck but lost it. Now superstitious of that fateful day, the last thing he expects is about to get his second chance at love—with the one woman he shouldn't want.Follow these two on their journeys to happily ever af...

A fugitive can't run from her feelings for a lawman in this heartwarming holiday historical romance set in Southern California's gold country.Clear Springs' new schoolteacher, Gemma Starling, feels as if she's been given a fresh start. So long as no one discovers her dark secret—she once shot a man in self-defense!Sheriff Craig Parker has forsworn love, but delightful Miss Starling intrigues him. And when events at the school turn dangerous, Craig won't let...

Calder Griffin needs to get back in shape. Sidelined last season by a knee injury, he’s determined to return to the San Diego Barracudas and play the best hockey of his career. This might even be the year he gets out of his talented older brother’s shadow.For months, Becca Chen has poured her energy into Cups, the restaurant she owns, desperate to prove to her parents that she can succeed in the career of her choice, not theirs. But after she spends a five-hour plane ride flirting ...