Chip Curtis is recently divorced and not ready for another relationship. His wife Jennifer left him after she decided she didn’t want kids with him because of his career as a police officer. It made her too scared. Sophia is recently widowed with a two year old daughter, Madelyn. Her husband left her enough money from his passing to have her dream hair salon. Now one of his friends has broken into her salon and the businesses around it. Chip not only helps catch him but also helps bring her peace and comfort. Now they’re falling for each other and just when Sophia is ready for Chip to meet Madelyn, his ex shows up. Will Chip be able to fight for Sophia or will he try to fix his failed marriage with his now ex wife?
Revenge is a dish best served with humor. I’ve always believed in happily ever after until he walked out on me without a word and left behind a lifelong memory in his place. Writing a humorous and fictional account of our time together helped me cope and captured a bigger audience than I could ever imagine. When that book brings my muse right back into my life, keeping my distance is useless. The chemistry is far too hard to ignore. I made a vow to protect and serve my community. Becoming a cover model was never part of my plan, but one viral photo in the middle of a hurricane changes all of that. And brings her back into my life. She thinks she can push me away. Lucky for us, I don’t give up that easily. But there’s a secret between us. When he finds out the truth will things be too hot for this cop? Only time will tell. Hot Cop is a standalone novel in the Too Hot to Handle Series. All books can be read as a standalone but are best read in order. For fans of K. Bromberg, Sierra Simone, Laureline Paige, Meghan Quinn, Max Monroe, Pippa Grant, Susan Stoker, Nadia Lee, Lucy Score, Megan Green, Megan March, Chelle Bliss, Lauren Blakely, Nora Roberts, Chelle Sloan, Jami Davenport, Corrine Micheals, Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward, Christina Lauren, Janine Infante Bosco, Heather M. Orgeron, S.E. Rose, Claire Kingsley, lsa Madden-Mills, Fiona Cole, Harlow Rae, Melanie Harlow, Alexis Winter, Lani Lynn Vale, Molly McClain, Laura Kaye, Jill Sanders, Aurora Rose Reynolds, Avery Flynn, Kennedy Fox. Keywords: second chance romance, surprise pregnancy, surprise baby, hot cop, alpha male, men in uniform, romance, contemporary romance, new adult romance, family saga, fling romance, romantic comedy
Stability. Commitment. Love. I want it all, and I refuse to settle for anything less. Being stood up by a blind date? That's par for the course. I knew the pitfalls of putting myself out there…again. But why waste a sitter and good night out when there's a hot guy licking his wounds at the bar just a few feet away? Unattached. Childless. Uncomplicated. I like my life just the way it is. The only commitments I'm into are the ones I made to God and my Country as a Marine and to protect and serve as a civilian. Relationships? They are one minefield I'd rather not cross. That is until kismet slides onto the bar stool next to me. Now I'm beginning to question everything in my life that I've held onto with an unbreakable conviction. Lust. Love. A white picket fence. Rachel is a lethal combination for a man like me…she's gorgeous, sassy, independent and as Isoon finds out…a single mother. Minefield or not, I can't fight my feelings for Rachel or her adorable toddler. There's only one question is left to be answered. Can a man like me handle being cop blocked?
Hope for Today Strength for Tomorrow When your husband is a police officer, you experience a unique set of challenges and fears that others may not understand. Rest assured that you can still find peace and joy every day with God by your side. Proud Police Wife is the perfect resource for any police wife or future wife in need of hope, encouragement, comfort, and strength. Each devotion includes · applicable Scriptures, · relatable stories, · empowering action steps, and · uplifting prayers. Strengthen your relationship with God and gain confidence in your role as the heart behind the badge. Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord. Psalm 27:14 NLT
'Undercover lays bare the deceit, betrayal and cold-blooded violation practised again and again by undercover police officers - troubling, timely and brilliantly executed.' Henry Porter The gripping stories of a group of police spies - written by the award-winning investigative journalists who exposed the Mark Kennedy scandal - and the uncovering of forty years of state espionage. This was an undercover operation so secret that some of our most senior police officers had no idea it existed. The job of the clandestine unit was to monitor British 'subversives' - environmental activists, anti-racist groups, animal rights campaigners. Police stole the identities of dead people to create fake passports, driving licences and bank accounts. They then went deep undercover for years, inventing whole new lives so that they could live incognito among the people they were spying on. They used sex, intimate relationships and drugs to build their credibility. They betrayed friends, deceived lovers, even fathered children. And their operations continue today. Undercover reveals the truth about secret police operations - the emotional turmoil, the psychological challenges and the human cost of a lifetime of deception - and asks whether such tactics can ever be justified.
Love isn’t what’s happening here. I’m a determined man who knows what I want and how to get it and that doesn’t involve letting a woman under my skin. I’ve got rough edges and one heck of a wall around my heart, and for a damn good reason. Falling was never in the plan. The man drives me insane, in the best of ways. His seductive charm promises lured me in, and his promises are what kept me coming back for more. We had an agreement. Passion, fun and the best part? No strings attached. But all too soon, trouble comes knocking and our pasts come back to haunt us. My safety is his priority and winning his heart is mine. If only he would realize things between us are a lot more than just a tease. Cop Tease is a standalone novel in the Too Hot to Handle Series. All books can be read as a standalone but are best read in order. For fans of K. Bromberg, Sierra Simone, Laureline Paige, Meghan Quinn, Max Monroe, Pippa Grant, Susan Stoker, Nadia Lee, Lucy Score, Megan Green, Megan March, Chelle Bliss, Lauren Blakely, Nora Roberts, Chelle Sloan, Jami Davenport, Corrine Micheals, Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward, Christina Lauren, Janine Infante Bosco, Heather M. Orgeron, S.E. Rose, Claire Kingsley, lsa Madden-Mills, Fiona Cole, Harlow Rae, Melanie Harlow, Alexis Winter, Lani Lynn Vale, Molly McClain, Laura Kaye, Jill Sanders, Aurora Rose Reynolds, Avery Flynn, Kennedy Fox. Keywords: second chance romance, surprise pregnancy, surprise baby, hot cop, alpha male, men in uniform, romance, contemporary romance, new adult romance, family saga, fling romance, romantic comedy, romantic suspense, menage, friends to lovers, friends with benefits
From the Pulitzer Prize–winning author: “The story of L.A.’s dirtiest cop . . . A riveting glimpse of the dark side of human behavior” (Flint Journal). Bill Leasure was among the least ambitious officers ever to wear the badge for the Los Angeles Police Department. He was content to work the traffic beat and only rarely gave out tickets. He also ran scams that netted him countless riches, from stealing yachts to collecting guns and cars. And he further enriched himself by setting up a murder-for-hire ring. Was he in it for the thrills? Was he a cop playing both sides of the law for the fun of it? Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Edward Humes explores the lies and psychopathy that enabled Bill Leasure to fool even the most savvy of city prosecutors, his own wife. “Rife with vivid description. Disturbing.” —The Miami Herald “Fascinating . . . A superbly crafted chronicle of one of the most complex, enigmatic criminals in memory. Far stronger and more compelling than most crime fiction.” —Kirkus Reviews “Excellent . . . Authoritative, impeccably documented and disturbing.” —The Orange County Register “Painstaking research and hair-trigger pacing.” —Publishers Weekly
When Harvard-trained sociologist Peter Moskos left the classroom to become a cop in Baltimore's Eastern District, he was thrust deep into police culture and the ways of the street--the nerve-rattling patrols, the thriving drug corners, and a world of poverty and violence that outsiders never see. In Cop in the Hood, Moskos reveals the truths he learned on the midnight shift. Through Moskos's eyes, we see police academy graduates unprepared for the realities of the street, success measured by number of arrests, and the ultimate failure of the war on drugs. In addition to telling an explosive insider's story of what it is really like to be a police officer, he makes a passionate argument for drug legalization as the only realistic way to end drug violence--and let cops once again protect and serve. In a new afterword, Moskos describes the many benefits of foot patrol--or, as he calls it, "policing green."
"Besides the beguiling story, the affable illustrations of the smiling Gloria, the accidental mayhem in the background, and the myriad safety tips -- such as 'always pull the toothpick out of your sandwhich' and 'never lick a stop sign in the winter' -- add to the enjoyment. A glorious picture book." -- The Horn Book"Rathmann is a quick rising star in the world of chidren's books. In this book, she again shows her flair for creating real characters, dramatic situations and for knowing what will make young audiences giggle and think." -- Children's Book Review Magazine"Rathman brings a lighter-than-air comic touch to this outstanding, solid-as-a-brick picture book." -- Publisher's Weekly"A five-star performance." -- School Library Journal
The riveting tale of two honest and courageous police officers whose lives were nearly destroyed by the pressure, the danger, and the terrible isolation of living life undercover What is it really like to live as an undercover cop? Joe and Jessie joined the New South Police believing they could make a difference, but their whole lives became a lie. They were cops pretending to be criminals, targeting drug dealers, criminal gangs, and, worst of all, crooked police. Surviving on deceit and gut instinct, Joe and Jessie lived in a world of drugs, violenc.
