The How and Why of Laboratory Schools: Innovations and Success Stories in Teacher Preparation and Student Learning is an eagerly anticipated exploration crafted by esteemed researchers and practitioners from some of the foremost Laboratory Schools across the United States and internationally. These institutions, also recognized as demonstration schools or university-affiliated schools, play pivotal roles in the landscape of education, serving as bastions of innovation, research, a...

In a town filled with lies, is there room for one more?When widow Devonny Campbell arrives in tiny Red Bud, Iowa, she is determined to make a new life for herself and the child she carries. But when her former career in adult films is uncovered, she becomes the catalyst for a nasty political campaign which creates a tornado of controversy.High school coach and guidance counselor Luke Bradshaw knows one strong wind will collapse the house of cards h...

A babysitter with benefits…a mechanic who can drive her wild...Finally! Kaylee Walsh has escaped her good-for-nothing ex and her small Tennessee hometown. She isn’t about to let car trouble and zero cash throw a wrench into her plans.But Rick Braddock makes Kaylee an offer she can’t refuse: free car repairs in exchange for a month of babysitting. He’ll make sure she’s on her way because he knows he doesn’t stand a chance when a woman is blinded by ...

The princess and the pauper…The only thing Jason is focused on is getting through his last year of college. But when he meets Kerrie, their instant attraction leads to one unforgettable night together.Kerrie’s wealthy, overly-protective father informs Jason that Kerrie is pregnant and the solution is a temporary marriage. The plan is to teach her a lesson she’ll never forget and Jason is given no choice but to participate.Kerrie suspects her father of once ...

An irresistible guy. A mischievous dog. And a by-the book schoolteacher.Sabrina Talbott loves her disciplined routines, her flower garden, and her home filled with a collection of teapots and antiques. She’s even trying to love the finicky cat she inherited from her grandmother. She’d also love Mr. Perfect. If only she could find him.What she doesn’t love is her new neighbor’s unruly, fun-loving, free-spirited dog or his owner, Tommy Cameron. Skid ...

Can he go from arrogant ass to Father of the Year?Doug Winston looks into his newborn daughter’s eyes and vows to become the kind of man and father worthy of her. But he first must navigate the mess he’s made of his life.Doug’s wife has left him. His baby mama dies and to avenge her death her sister, Josie, wants to prove him unfit and attain custody. The teenage son he raised despises him, the father he worships disowns him, and a child Doug never...

To her forever is a lie. But he’s a forever kind of guy.Hayley Christopher’s high-profile divorce has given her a healthy suspicion of “happily ever after.” While she struggles to get her life back on track, temporary custody of her troubled nephew Fletcher highlights her every inadequacy. And her new landlord is an old crush whose parenting skills put hers to shame.After the death of his wife, Ray Braddock walked away from his life. But now he’s back, rebuilding his busine...

It's 1958. Racial tension and class disparities have everyone on edge in a small Montana town. Despite their differences, three women of the community become the unlikeliest of friends.BOBBI VERNON is a quirky teen, who will do whatever it takes to drive her teacher's new Chevy convertible. Adding to the already volatile mix, she meets Pretty Weasel, an Indian basketball player, who calls her Chokecherry Girl. She dreams of dating him and wearing his class ring.PATSY OLSON,...

When dating coach Kellar Kennedy accidentally lands on top of The Sexiest Man Alive the paparazzi goes crazy, and a brilliant idea is born.What movie star Dayman MacDay needs is a platonic escort for the upcoming awards season. He convinces Kellar to sign on for the job and use the publicity to further her career.Their "just friends" arrangement guarantees they'll have fun together on and off the red carpet, but they resist the chemistry between them. Dayma...

Sometimes he's a beast. Can Bree tame him?After animal sanctuary director Bree is mysteriously attacked, she becomes obsessed with her rescuer, the enigmatic Griffin Lancaster.Bree's cooperation is key to preserving Griff's family legacy, and his skills are necessary to maintain the sanctuary's viability.While Griff lives on borrowed time, he must fight an internal battle between his desire for Bree, and his determination to protect her from the evi...

Fifteen years ago, he was almost her first.But he doesn't remember her.Trey Christopher is a divorced, recovering addict, ex-pro quarterback with a couple of Super Bowl rings and little else. Back in his hometown, he can rely on bitter disappointment and long memories to keep reminding him of his failures.Baylee Westring escaped a nightmare marriage right before an economic collapse stole her home, her career, and ...

A runaway daughter. An unforgiving father. A reluctant artist.At 18, Joy Laurence took off with the local bad boy who left her widowed, broke and pregnant. Back then her formidable minister father hung up on her when she called home. Now that she's back, he slams the door in her face. But for her adult daughter's sake, she is determined to make peace with her family.Although romance isn't even on her radar, Joy can't resist troubled and talented Gr...