A solemn promise made ten years ago. Ten years to the day. Payton waited in a deserted park in Pittsburgh. An historic area at the intersection of three rivers that went from Fort Duquesne to Fort Pitt to the beautiful city park of today. Would social distancing break a date set ten years ago? Or was there another reason for Richard not being there? A heart-warming and timely story by best-selling author Kathryn Kaleigh.
At the dawn of the tumultuous 1960s, Toby Masters is a girl-crazy, athletic young boy growing up too fast. Fate-or something more divine-brings him to Laura DuVall in a Southern California grade school classroom. Too young to understand the full implications of their meeting, they are unaware of how completely their lives will change. Growing up together through adolescence and young adulthood, and living the wild crazes of the times, the nascent lovers brave years filled with longing, adventure, ecstasy, and anguish in an endless struggle to defeat the tremendous forces trying to tear them apart. Yearning for a place away from the world's judgment of their relationship, Toby and Laura discover a hidden forest haven they name Promise Point, where they exchange vows of eternal devotion. Now in college, the two are finally on their own and heading toward a fabulous future. But their dreams are suddenly shattered by events they could never have imagined. But Promise Point holds the key that can save their love. Will Laura realize it in time?
Updated with new information, illustrations, and leadership tools, Leading the Lean Enterprise Transformation, Second Edition describes how the metrics used by Toyota drive every line item in a financial statement in the right direction. Rather than focus on Lean tools and principles, the new edition of this bestselling reference focuses on what ma
Experience the power of love, redemption, and second chances in the newly released edition of The Heartbreak Cowboy complete with the heartfelt prequel novella, The Cowboy’s Goodnight Kiss. The story offers a poignant glimpse into the characters’ pasts and the events that set their love story in motion. Fall in love with Eleanor and McCrea as they prove that true love can heal even the most shattered hearts. The Cowboy's Goodnight Kiss For as long as Eleanor Mackenna can remember, her heart has belonged to the irresistible McCrea Coldiron. A cowboy with rugged charm and a devil-may-care attitude, he has always been the embodiment of her deepest desires. But when he offers her a night she’ll never forget, she’s forced to choose between her love for the cowboy and the bitter truth behind his affections. The Heartbreak Cowboy Can an old flame reignite to become a fiery love? Four years ago, McCrea Coldiron was thrust into a heart-wrenching ultimatum that shattered his tender and newly budding romance with Eleanor Mackenna. Settle down and find a wife or lose his inheritance. Divorced and now proprietor of the Promise Point Horse Rescue Ranch, McCrea has no regrets about his decision to choose land over love as he watched Eleanor storm out of his life — until he discovers they made more than love the night he proposed. Eleanor knows all about choices and letting go. The single mom has come back to Santa Camino, Texas to sell her grandparent's ranch and sever all ties to her hometown. The only thing standing in her way is McCrea Coldiron, the man she's loved since childhood. Eleanor knows just how badly McCrea can burn a woman and how persuasive he can be when he wants something. When he asks for a second chance, she's forced to choose between trusting her heart again or running away from the man who has always owned it. keywords: cowboy romance, romance, small town & rural, westerns, contemporary, family saga, cowboy romance book, second chance romance, secret baby, Texas, first love, accidental pregnancy, alpha hero
Cowboys, courage and the healing gift of love: welcome to Coldiron country. Escape to the rugged Texas backcountry with the Coldiron Cowboys, where romance and adventures await! Immerse yourself in a world where broncos are tamed, and hearts are set ablaze by the fiery passion of true love. With their updated covers and contents, these books will transport you to a world where strong-willed cowboys and fearless women collide in a whirlwind of passion and resilience. Get ready to be swept away by tales of unwavering determination, courage, and the remarkable strength of love. In the newly released edition of The Heartbreak Cowboy, complete with the heartfelt prequel novella, The Cowboy’s Goodnight Kiss, follow Eleanor and McCrea as they navigate past heartbreaks and the power of true love. Experience the emotional rollercoaster of choices, second chances, and rekindled love as Eleanor and McCrea’s tale unfolds. Join Jess Coldiron in The Fallen Cowboy, a story of resilience and redemption as he finds himself drawn to the beautiful Mallory Montgomery. As the Executive Director of the Promise Point Horse Rescue Ranch, Jess must confront his past while navigating the sparks of passion ignited by Mallory. Can he surrender to love, or will the weight of old scars hold him back? Finally, in Breaking the Cowboy, Dr. Louisa Coldiron—a veterinarian from a family of cowboys—faces her own battle of the heart. As she falls for the horses she rescues, she struggles to resist the allure of the enigmatic Brody Vance. Will Louisa find the courage to embrace the love and healing Brody offers, or will she let her past keep them apart? ***Be advised, this novel contains discussions and issues regarding infertility.
In no economy do all employees fare equally. Some variation stems from innate worker heterogeneity, some from differential human capital investment, some from imperfect information, some from demand shocks, some from asymmetric technological change, and some from government policies.
In How to Make Things Happen, we learnt that knowledge is the fundamental driver of service efficiency. In this new book, the author follows four very different companies in the finance, gas and tourism sectors as they implement the Service Problem Driven Management Model (SPDM) to improve their operations. With real examples and plenty of practical tips, anecdotes and actionable ideas for real life implementation, this book will teach you how to: Explore hidden capacity Implement new ideas by transforming pop-ups into prototypes Discover knowledge pills to accelerate learning Develop service modules and problem tracks Put problem solving at the heart of excellent service delivery Offering a rare insight into how to unblock service problems and the realistic challenges you will encounter along the way, this book shows you how to make things happen and more importantly, how to get them right.
Original Stories and Novels by Kathryn Kaleigh In this issue: SHORT STORIES… The Promise Point A solemn promise made ten years ago. Ten years to the day. Payton waited in a deserted park in Pittsburgh. An historic area at the intersection of three rivers that went from Fort Duquesne to Fort Pitt to the beautiful city park of today. Would social distancing break a date set ten years ago? Or was there another reason for Richard not being there? Moonlight Stroll Southern belle Jasmin Laurent met a stranger at a ball. A tall, dark, and handsome man who immediately charmed her. But Jasmin's father had betrothed her to a man nearly twice her age. A betrothal that sat on her shoulders like a death sentence. Surely a moonlight stroll, though improper for a lady of her status, would do no harm. After all, she would soon be bound to another. A charming short story in the Civil War Southern Belle historical romance series. The Early Years. Illinois Time Whispers Isla Maslow's life detoured down a path she never could have anticipated. Even as she attempts to trudge forward, the past still haunts her. Would the magic of the Mississippi River help her find the answers she seeks? A Rainy Thursday Morning A rainy Thursday morning. Hunting season. Kayla's intent to surprise her husband turned out to be an unexpected surprise for her. Will a misunderstanding lead to a second chance at happily ever after? A sweet story of second chances. Liberty Stance Fall signaled the excitement of a new year. And preparations for the high school homecoming parade electrified the air. Layla's heart held so many secrets. Secrets that kept her tied to the small hometown where she had been a cheerleader. A sweet American romance with an unexpected turn. A story that tugs at the heart and haunts the reader long after the last word. JUST MAYBE Autumn on romantic Mackinac Island. A place with a reputation for magic. Perhaps not for Texas girl Tara Montgomery there only out of family obligation. No one warned Beau about the magic of Mackinac Island. Read all the novels by bestselling author Kathryn Kaleigh: Cupid's Kiss series: 1. Begin Again 2. Love Again 3. Falling Again 4. Just Happened 5. Just Maybe 6. Just Pretend 7. Just Because 8. Just Us 9. Just Once 10. Just Stay 11. Just Chance 12. Just Believe American Historical Romance Series: 1. Love Always 2. Beyond Enemy Lines 3. Hearts Under Siege 4. Hearts Under Fire 5. Wait for Me 6. Take Me Home 7. Keep Me Safe 8. Away Down South in Dixie 9. The Reluctant Bride Time Travel Romance Series: 1. Twist of Fate 2. When the Stars Align 3. Once in a Blue Moon 4. Once Upon a Christmas 5. Falling Through to Forever Romantic Suspense: 1. Serenity 2. Lost and Found 3. Courting Alley Cat 4. All I Want for Christmas FATED MATES: 1. Riley's Mate 2. Aiden's Mate 3. Brayden's Mate
