It's another ordinary morning at Madeline McDougal's small town bakery. Except Madeline's Persian cat Astoria seems to be very wound up this AM for some reason. Astoria's anxieties seem to be focused solely on Mr. Joe owner of the coffee shop next door. Never one to ignore a hunch Madeline with Astoria in tow decide to pay a visit to Mr. Joe. Only to find him sprawled out on his office floor gasping for air. Seems he was recently attacked by someone. But whom? Why? After Mr. Joe is taken to the hospital Madeline and her Sidekick Granddaughter Bailey put their heads together to try and uncover the guilty party. keywords: cozy mystery books free, cozy mysteries free, cozy mysteries, cozy mystery, sleuth, cozy mysteries, free cozy mysteries, cozy mystery free, cozy murder mysteries free, mystery books free, mystery books, clean mystery, mystery, free book, freebie, free book, free ebook, small town cozy mystery, cozy mystery series, amateur sleuth, women sleuths, mystery books free, mystery books, small town mystery, culinary mystery, female protagonist, culinary mystery, mystery books cooking, bestselling mystery books free, mystery books in series
There is an increasing population of students coming to college who challenge and frustrate staff. Students struggle with complex mental health problems, environmental stress, anger difficulties, and the potential for explosively acting out with threats or violence. This practical guide provides college and university staff with direction when working with these students in a variety of college environments, including community colleges, four-year institutions, and online learning environments. Coverage includes how to identify and assess students who are at risk, calm and de-escalate a crisis, motivate and inspire change, and how to manage and maintain change in a positive direction over time. Grounded in theory and research, this book offers practical and tangible advice and guidance to make it easier to assist students in need.
A desperate woman…a dangerous man… London society knows Hart Moreland, the Earl of Perth, as the perfect gentleman—remote, sophisticated, elegant. But Mercy Coltrane remembers him as “Duke”, the steely-eyed gunfighter who shot her six years earlier in a Texas kidnapping gone wrong. When she needs someone to find her missing brother, she decides the earl would be the perfect man for the job. Hart had returned to London to escape his dark past, never dreaming it would follow him in the form of a flame-haired beauty with blackmail on her mind. When Mercy threatens to expose his scandalous secrets unless he helps her, he is forced to engage her in a tantalizing game of wits, his only weapons masterful touches and stolen kisses. Mercy knows she is taking a risk by striking a bargain with the devil. But when Hart draws her into his irresistible embrace, tempting her to surrender all she holds dear, she realizes the greatest danger just might be to her own heart… “A Dangerous Man is a winner! Everything readers want in a romance and more. Connie Brockway writes the kind of romance I love.”—Amanda Quick, New York Times bestselling author “Romance with strength, wit, and intelligence. Connie Brockway delivers!” — Tami Hoag, New York Times bestselling author “If it’s smart, sexy, and impossible to put down, it’s a book by Connie Brockway — Christina Dodd, New York Times bestselling author “Brockway’s lush, lyrical writing style is a perfect match for her vivid characters, beautiful atmospheric setting, and sensuous love scenes.” — Library Journal “If you’re looking for passion, tenderness, wit, and warmth, you need look no further. Connie Brockway is simply the best.” — Teresa Medeiros, New York Times bestselling author
Undercover agent Callie Carpenter is closing in on her elusive target, but she needs one man: Jammer, aka Shane McMasters—her target's right-hand guy and (coincidentally) an über-hottie Callie can't resist. And she won't! Callie's playing a dangerous game. She can be as irresistible and ruthless as her persona demands. But inevitably, even the most sensual games—involving good wine, good food and great sex—must come to an end. Her mission, should she choose to accept it, is an undercover seduction…with a delicious side of danger!
Publishers Weekly: “ … a story full of convincing period details, fraught with tension and violence, and featuring a strong cast.” In 1587, 117 English colonists landed on Roanoke Island in the New World. A month later, disintegrating conditions forced the governor back to England for additional supplies and colonists. In 1590, he returned to find the colony vanished—America’s greatest unsolved mystery, the Lost Colony of Roanoke. In year 2000, young Allie O’Shay experiences a series of unsettling, lifelike dreams. She deduces she’s witnessing the desperate saga of the Lost Colony through the heart, mind, and tribulations of a young colonist named Emily Colman. The colony battles dwindling supplies, dissension, conspiracy, sickness, and hostile natives; while suitors seek Emily’s favor, and a warrior from a distant tribe stirs her heart. Disastrous circumstances converge, Emily faces terrifying perils that compel an agonizing, life-or-death decision, and Allie O’Shay discovers a dangerous dark side to her dreams and far more to her bond with the Lost Colony than she could ever have imagined. Kirkus Reviews: “ … This dynamic, genre-bending tale … delivers new discoveries and venerable truths.”
Other people's big wedding was to enter the bridal chamber, while she and Mo Jingyao wore wedding gowns. Eh? Where is this? The space was too small and it was too close. From then on, Young Master Mo was used to having many small pets in his arms. If a pet wasn't pampered, it would be a waste. Thus, Young Master Mo was determined to bring this truth to its peak. She went up to the house, and he helped her undress. She said that her father didn't love her mother, so with a wave of his hand, he decided to change his mother to a new father and mother. She said that her elder brother and elder sister bullied her, and he stepped on her. My wife is your ancestor. The little ancestor went out every day, and Young Master Mo's body was filled with tears. "My little wife is fair and beautiful, a natural born beauty. Watch out for me." "Young Master, are you blind ..." "Scram..."
Crime beat reporter Sydney Blackburn is dedicated to giving her readers the truth, not because she wants her name on a lot of bylines but because she feels it’s her duty to give the public the information they need to protect themselves. The type of information that could have saved her mother. And now that a killer seems to be targeting young women in Nashville, that information is more important than ever. Standing in her way is homicide detective Jake Radley, who has been burned by sharing too much case information before. When he meets Sydney, he sees the stereotypical journalist who just wants to make a name for herself. It isn’t until the killer targets Sydney and Jake makes it his mission to protect her that he learns there’s way more to her than he initially thought. As Sydney and Jake spend more time together, they learn about each others’ pasts and how they shaped the people they are now. And as they learn more, an initial physical attraction grows into more than either of them ever expected. keywords: romantic suspense, suspense, reporter, Nashville, Tennessee, serial killer, journalist, homicide detective, police, cop, romance