As the wife of an internationally successful businessman, Sandra begins to feel increasingly bored and wonders whether what she currently calls her life is really all there is to it.When her husband is away on business yet again, Sandra decides not to spend the evening at home as usual, but to go out and have a little fun. The evening turns out to be more exciting than she had imagined.Sandra finds herself increasingly caught up in a whirlpool of lust and debauchery; she be...

The last two decades have witnessed a substantial change in the media environment, growing polarization of the two dominant parties, and increasing inequality of wealth and income. These profound changes necessitate updating our understanding of political accountability. Accountability Reconsidered examines how political accountability functions in the US today given the dramatic changes in voting behavior, media, congressional dynamics, and relations between branches. With particular atte...

Emma Cane welcomes you to Fairfield Orchard, where new love blooms and romance is always in season.For Amy Fairfield, the family orchard is more than a business. With its blossom-scented air and rows of trees framed by the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, it’s her heritage and her future. But right now, it’s also a headache. Putting a painful breakup behind her, Amy has come home to help revitalize Fairfield Orchard. She doesn’t have time for the handsome—distracting—professor who wa...

Will leave you smiling long after you’ve closed the last page.”—Lori Wilde, New York Times bestselling author of The First Love Cookie ClubSmall towns, rugged cowboy heroes, and passion are a perfect combination when it comes to contemporary romance—just ask the many fans of Susan Wiggs, Robyn Carr, Lori Wilde, and Linda Lael Miller. Now newcomer Emma Cane joins their ranks, transporting readers to fictional Valentine, Colorado. In the first book in Cane’s ...

Short story: Some Kind of Holiday. Life's ups and downs have been a challenge, but Rae is finally ready to step back into the world. Almost immediately she meets a very attractive, friendly woman happy to help. Despite setbacks and a sore heart, things are looking up, are moving along perfectly, maybe a little too perfectly. Is this new woman for real – or is there more to the story? Slice of life story about working through heartbreak, with queer romantic tones.Sample from Some Ki...

I'm a wolf shifter . . . who can't shift.Twelve years ago, I was hobbled by my alpha, cast out of my pack, and forced into an unfriendly world without any protection. But I'm not exactly helpless.Despite being unable to shift, I have talents the others don't have. I can see the spirits of dead people, for one. And I have a knack for fighting rogue supernaturals.My ex-alpha will never let me back in, but there's another alpha in the city.Some...

Lila thought she knew the city's darkest secrets—until she uncovered the one that put a target on her back. As an investigative journalist, she's no stranger to corruption, but when her latest story leads her and her partner, Ryan, into the depths of a powerful conspiracy, the danger becomes personal.Determined to expose the truth, they follow the trail of money, deception, and murder, only to realize that the people they trust most may be the ones pulling the strings. When an unex...

The daughter's unexpected visit brings memories, emotions, history, and a lot of questions, stirring a much cooled pot – and things get even more complicated in this tale of love, loss, time, perspective, expectations, prejudice, dedication, understanding, misunderstanding, and ultimately, the vastness of choice.Teaser:Swinging long black hair behind a shoulder, looking up from the shoes she is slipping out of, "I'm sorry I didn't call. It seemed weird. 'Hi. I'm not in Korea...

After years of discomfort as the only Chinese student at her private middle school, Emily transfers to Chinatown's I.S. 23 for 8th Grade and ends up feeling more disconnected than ever. In this coming-of-age novel-in-verse, will Emily be able to find her way or will she lose herself completely?After a year of distance-learning, Emily Sofer finds her world turned upside down: she has to leave the only school she's ever known to attend a public school in Chinatown. F...

In retrospect of my journey, I’ve come a long way, to stop now. Quitting life has never been an option for me. My survival and the survival of my siblings meant everything. Despite what we had to endure, we made it through. All together and in one piece. Our parents grew up and so did we. We all know Jehovah God now.

Return to the mountain town of Valentine Valley, Colorado, for four stories about finding Happily Ever After.A Wedding in Valentine: Chris and Heather had a one-night stand after being stranded in a snowstorm. Months later, they’re in the same wedding party!When the Rancher Came to Town: Amanda wants a private life after suffering her share of notoriety. Ex-rodeo star Mason knows all about the spotlight. He checks into her B&B and sparks fly.Secrets in Valentine Val...

The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Weight Training Illustrated, Fourth Edition, is for both novice and intermediate gym workouts. Multiple exercises are explained with step-by-step instructions using well over 300 illustrations in this large-trim, easy-to-read training guide. Every muscle group is worked and every piece of equipment one is likely to find in gyms is fully explained and illustrated.