When Alva Martin is sent to a training camp with her two best friends, a violent plane crash leaves them stranded in an entirely new world. Previously free of any form of sexism or oppression, she feels the difference right away in Shiloh, where a rough man named Alexander runs The Serenity Compound. At the strange school for teens, Alexander promises to let them stay until help can arrive.After only a few hours, Alva begins to feel how oppressive and unsettling their temporary home is. She learns that they believe in "The Culling", a fancy way of saying that the world will end in two weeks due to a destructive race of aliens. Alexander believes it is his job to rebuild the world in a better way, along with the help of his best student. The gifted teen, Barnabas, begins to view Alva as his saving grace and enlists her in his attempt to break free.
Mystery writer Bethany Lange wasn't prepared for the twisting emotions that left her breathless the moment she laid eyes on folk singer sensation Ali Hart. Of course she was flat on her back and looking up and backward at the gorgeous singer, but that didn't stop her body and heart from bursting into a kaleidoscope of want, need, and lust. Scared at the intensity of her feelings, Bethany does everything she can to avoid Ali at Camp Jacomo, the camp designed specifically for children of lesbian and gay families where Bethany volunteers every summer. The camp director convinces the hottest singer at the moment, Ali Hart, to spend a week teaching the children music to everybody's delight except Bethany's. On her last day at camp, Ali approaches Bethany with an offer of friendship, but they both know it's the prelude to something bolder. Should Bethany take the risk? Does she really believe she can balance her quiet private life with Ali's outspoken one?
For the past six seasons, Tristan Stark has been chasing storms throughout theMidwest for the University of Oklahoma. Teaching during the winters and hitting the road during the spring, Tristan has little time for herself, let alone time to have a solid relationship. Rival storm chaser Kate Brighten is just starting out and winds up riding along with Tristan for two weeks. It doesn t take long for the two to begin a tumultuous love affair on the road. But the road can t last forever and Kate isn t everything she seems. Once trust is broken, it s difficult to rebuild. Can Tristan accept Kate s secrets? Or will their love be washed away in the spring storms?"
Determined to fulfill her dream of becoming a chef and winning a coveted scholarship to study cooking in Italy, Ki Blake rushes in late to the first class of her final semester at Kirkwood Culinary Academy and is stopped in her tracks by Taryn Ellis, the school s newest instructor. A beautiful and accomplished chef, Taryn has walked away from her promising career in the city s top restaurant to devote her life to her five-year-old daughter. Ki and Taryn try their best to resist the urge to give in to the undeniable chemistry between them. And when at last they begin a passionate affair that must be kept a secret, they are each convinced it s only a short-term fling. It s up to both Ki and Taryn to decide whether they have found something genuine or whether the taste of romance they ve had is truly enough."
When Grace Danner finds out her great-aunt has passed away leaving her a flower shop in Ireland, she is anxious to get it off her hands as quickly as possible. Her career with the most prestigious advertising firm in Dallas has her busy six days a week, and she doesn't have time to step away from her life to handle her aunt's estate. She plans a quick trip to sign papers and save family heirlooms, hoping to return home before the end of the week. She meets real estate agent Kerry Mulligan who was consigned to the property quite by accident. Their relationship starts off rocky, and as much as Grace wants to get to know the red-haired Irish beauty in the short time she is there, Kerry is nothing but business. Can Grace break through Kerry's icy disposition and open her up to a quick affair? Even if Grace manages to seduce Kerry, can she return unscathed to the life she left in Dallas?
He's spent his life preparing for every form of warfare-except the one against his heart.When in doubt, blow it up, has been Kent "Rigs" Walker's motto-words he's used to carve out a life. Until an encounter with an IED takes more than just his military career. Left to forge a new life-scarred and beaten-he's accepted an offer to join Hank Patterson's company, Brotherhood Protectors, on the premise Hank will keep Rigs right where he wants to be-deep in the trenches and away from society.Until he finds himself at a high-class charity auction with all of his failures on display. Exposed. He didn't plan on bumping into Addison Bailey. Or having her affect him on a level that feels etched into his DNA. And for the first time in two years, he's considering stepping back into the light.When things go sideways, coming to Addison's aid is natural-a part of his genetic makeup. Wanting to kiss her, touch her, take her to bed? That's new. And scarier than any mission he survived in the Marines. But failure has never been an option. With Addison's life on the line? Even less. He doesn't have any intel. Doesn't know what forces he'll face. But he'll do whatever it takes to keep her safe and at his side. Even if it means, going in blind.
A single moment can change everything.That's all it took for Sam "Midnight" Montgomery to find himself discharged, stateside, and struggling to fit into civilian life. So, when Hank Peterson threw him a Hail Mary in the form of a job working for Brotherhood Protectors, Sam stepped up. Shifted his focus from protecting his country to protecting souls in dangerous situations. A role he'd excelled in until his latest mission became Bridgette Hayward-a feisty assistant US Attorney and the reason Sam joined the Army Rangers all those years ago.She doesn't want his protection. He gets it. Bridgette is smart, confident and determined to take care of her stalker on her own, while making his job-and his life-as difficult as possible. Not a problem. Sam's accustomed to adversity. He's faced worse and survived, so, if Bridgette needs to go a few rounds before being able to move forward, he can take whatever she dishes out. Especially, if it means moving forward together.He thought he'd successfully buried his feelings for her in the Afghanistan desert, but he'd only been fooling himself. Though, he's discovering it was easier to infiltrate enemy fortresses than charm her back into his bed. Thankfully, he doesn't know the meaning of the word quit-not with his heart and her life on the line.He has until the trial begins to make his move without compromising her safety, or risk losing his last shot at a second chance.Note: This book was previously published through Amazon Kindle World.
Poetry. Kris Bigalk's second full-length collection, ENOUGH, traces the interplay between the experience of codependency and the myths of Echo and Narcissus. Lyrical, raw, and honest, these poems invite us to consider what it means to be satisfied, how to make peace with each other and ourselves, and how to know when enough is enough.
By addressing personal roadblocks, fears, and values and establishing daily practices to incite personal renewal, The Requisite Courage paves the way for anyone to live in alignment—with authenticity and audacity.The Requisite Courage is a roadmap for finding professional and personal bravery in the things that matter most. Kris McGuigan offers a strategic plan for motivated individuals seeking a desired outcome or goal for their lives. Her approach addresses the major steps or milestones needed to reach personal goals and serves as a communication tool, a high-level document that helps articulate strategic thinking—the why—behind both the goal and the plan for getting there. For over 20 years, Kris McGuigan has worked closely with successful individuals from all walks of life. Her goal when guiding business leaders big and small is to lead them toward unlocking their true potential. Within The Requisite Courage, McGuigan reveals the science-based practices and field-tested tips to accelerate self-discovery, learning, confidence, and renewal that creates long-lasting results. She examines the inevitability of change, providing readers with the courage to drive fearlessly toward their plan’s execution. After reading The Requisite Courage, individuals will gain clarity about who they are and what they want, identifying patterns in everyday behaviors to heighten their awareness. They will attach conviction to their realized purpose and fuel their drive. Kris McGuigan teaches how to explore and embrace the elements of life that align with one’s value system, in order to let go of that which does not serve them. She addresses different types of personal roadblocks, explains how to identify and label one’s fears, and outlines real-time exercises that can be used to face them head on. Most importantly, readers will learn how to establish daily practices to build resilience and breed constancy in their life. Kris McGuigan encourages progress over perfection—taking small steps to incite big change. With the confidence to experiment with change and demonstrate personal grace, motivated individuals will unearth the essential practice of self-care, aligning their environment and entourage with their courageous selves.
As the go-to therapist at Elite Therapy, Dr. Hayley Sims is the best in her field. It's exactly why she's just been assigned her most challenging patient yet, hockey player Elizabeth Stone. Not because Stone's injury is complicated, but because she is intense to work with and needs someone to keep her in check. When Hayley's personal life starts unraveling and she realizes she might be developing feelings for her patient, she's torn between finishing her assignment and walking away to protect herself. Can Hayley get Stone back on the ice in one piece while keeping her heart from breaking?
Kennedy Wells is desperate to get back her dream job writing for Mainstream, Waters Publishing's celebrity magazine. She's worked too hard over the years to have it snatched away because of one tiny indiscretion that ended with a giant lawsuit. After five months of writing mind-numbing articles about current events, her boss agrees to let her get back to reporting on the rich and famous after one last story. A born and bred city girl, Kennedy is sent to cover fishing in Alaska, which has her feeling just like a fish out of water. When Brynn Coleman, director of Alaska's Wildlife Rescue and Sanctuary, comes to her rescue time after time, Kennedy can't help but lower her guard and open herself up to Brynn's standoffish charm. Falling for the sexy ranger is one thing, but is the possibility of love worth giving up a career she's always dreamed of?
Police officer Peyton Clarke and real estate agent Tory Stevens are complete strangers who experience an instant attraction during a moment of shared misery: trying on bridesmaids' dresses. But their flirtation comes to an abrupt end when Bradley Richter enters Angelina's Bridal Boutique determined to end every life in the store. He's deranged, heartbroken, and sure of his sharpshooting skills, but he has miscalculated. Two survive.Peyton is determined to capture the guy who killed eleven people, but for Tory the tragedy is a wake-up call to open herself up to more than professional success. She and Peyton learn that love can be found in the most hopeless of places. They escaped death once, but will they survive when Bradley's determined to make his kill rate one hundred percent?
Former child music prodigy Lily Croft spends most days in her home office crunching numbers and analyzing data as an actuary. Once she filled concert halls across the world, until the pressure got to be too much and forced her retreat. When her boss hands her a temporary assignment, Lily has to leave the safety of working from home to work with people at an office. She keeps her head down and stays focused, but one night on her way to the train station, she hears music wafting from The Leading Note and the life and feelings she suppressed for over a decade bubble up to the surface. Lily is inexplicably drawn to Hope D'Marco, Leading Note's gorgeous and brilliant founder. But falling for Hope and re-exploring her passion for music force Lily to face her past. Will she go back into hiding, or have the courage to confront the consequences of her past and present colliding?
Shaylie Beck just wanted to go home.She managed to snag the last seat on a late flight from New York to Denver. No one thought anything would go wrong. Nobody expected the unimaginable to happen. When the plane crashes, Shaylie fights for her life and is one of only eleven survivors.Piper Cole wants answers.Why did her fianc e's plane crash? She lost everything that night, and the investigation is taking too long. To help cope with losing the woman she loved, Piper attends a support group for survivors.The friendship Piper and Shaylie develop helps each to heal, but as their feelings turn to love, Shaylie's torn. She can follow her heart to the woman she loves, or she can come clean about what really happened right before the plane crashed, and risk losing Piper forever.
Cassie Miller is broke. Her parents cut off all funding when she dropped out of medical school, and graduate school is expensive. A full-time nanny job at the Wellington estate is the answer to her problems, except working for beautiful, successful Brook Wellington wasn't in the job description. Brook has always had a head for business. Born into a global shipping empire, she sits at the helm running it with skill and savvy. But success comes at a cost. Her priority is her six-year-old son, but she can't be in two places at once. Hiring a nanny isn't the perfect solution, but it would certainly help, and Cassie came highly recommended. If only she wasn't so damn attractive. Can Cassie and Brook deny their growing attraction and keep things professional? Or will they sidestep propriety and give in to temptation?
