All his life he's been bad ... can he be good for her? Maddox Hawley is as wild and reckless as his two brothers. Then a duel followed by a meeting in a seedy inn makes him rethink the direction of his life. Gabriella Jones, disgraced governess, has already made one desperate choice. Should she make another by trusting Maddox? And should she make an even more desperate choice by falling in love with him? If Maddox truly wants to be a better man he dare not give in to his passionate attraction for Gabriella. Even when she wants him to.
How looking beautiful has become a moral imperative in today's worldThe demand to be beautiful is increasingly important in today's visual and virtual culture. Rightly or wrongly, being perfect has become an ethical ideal to live by, and according to which we judge ourselves good or bad, a success or a failure. Perfect Me explores the changing nature of the beauty ideal, showing how it is more dominant, more demanding, and more global than ever before.Heather Widdows argues that our perception of the self is changing. More and more, we locate the self in the body--not just our actual, flawed bodies but our transforming and imagined ones. As this happens, we further embrace the beauty ideal. Nobody is firm enough, thin enough, smooth enough, or buff enough-not without significant effort and cosmetic intervention. And as more demanding practices become the norm, more will be required of us, and the beauty ideal will be harder and harder to resist.If you have ever felt the urge to "make the best of yourself" or worried that you were "letting yourself go," this book explains why. Perfect Me examines how the beauty ideal has come to define how we see ourselves and others and how we structure our daily practices-and how it enthralls us with promises of the good life that are dubious at best. Perfect Me demonstrates that we must first recognize the ethical nature of the beauty ideal if we are ever to address its harms.
No good deed goes unpunished. A glorified babysitting assignment escalates into more than Chance Boudreau bargained for. When he meets Tina Nelson, their simmering attraction creates a dangerous distraction. But when Tina’s past catches up to her, can Chance unravel the clues before she becomes a permanent casualty in a diabolic scheme? "In Shiloh Springs, Kathy Ivan has crafted warm, engaging characters that will steal your heart and a mystery that will keep you reading to the very last page." Barb Han, USA TODAY and Publisher's Weekly Bestselling Author Kathy Ivan’s books are addictive, you can’t read just one.” Susan Stoker, NYT Bestselling Author
Tasked with locating a missing government witness, FBI agent Antonio Boudreau jumps at the chance to work closer to his home town of Shiloh Springs, Texas. Ever since somebody tried to kill her while under the feds protection, Serena Snowden’s been on the lam. Serena holds the key to defeating a homegrown terrorist, but can Antonio keep her alive long enough to use it?
While local Fire Chief Brody Boudreau has his hands full with a series of suspected arsons plaguing his small town of Shiloh Springs, he finds it impossible to stop thinking about its newest resident. When Beth Stewart’s ex-husband escapes from behind bars and threatens her and her young daughter, can Brody protect the woman he’s come to love, or will he lose his chance at happiness before it even begins?
Gabi Boudreau’s life is turned upside down when her best friend shows up on her doorstep, pleading for help to escape an abusive relationship. A plan is hatched—a secret shared. When someone begins stalking Gabi, like it or not there’s only one man who can help her. Ever since Dylan Roberts worked with Carpenter Security Services on a rescue mission in Costa Rica, he’s owed Samuel Carpenter a favor. When that marker gets called in, Dylan heads to New Orleans. He never imagined he’d be playing bodyguard to Gabi Boudreau, or that his attraction to her might create a dangerous distraction. In a manipulative game of hide and seek, can they prevail or will the evil stalking them win?
Dane Boudreau’s hidden a secret his entire life. Somebody wants to make sure that secret gets buried—along with Dane—permanently. Hacker Destiny Smith discovers a contract on Dane’s life and offers to track down the person gunning for him. Between a quickie elopement to Vegas and dangers lurking closer to home, Dane and Destiny must figure out who wants him six feet under before that wish becomes a reality and ends their chance at happiness. "In Shiloh Springs, Kathy Ivan has crafted warm, engaging characters that will steal your heart and a mystery that will keep you reading to the very last page." Barb Han, USA TODAY and Publisher's Weekly Bestselling Author Kathy Ivan’s books are addictive, you can’t read just one.” Susan Stoker, NYT Bestselling Author
After an attempt on his life, Nick Vincent is back in Shiloh Springs, determined to uncover who’s out to destroy him. In his line of work with Australian Secret Intelligence, the list is long. Nobody else is going to be hurt on his watch, but he finds his focus disrupted by the prettiest coffee shop owner he’s ever met. Gracie Medeiros has a secret she’s been hiding. Moving to Shiloh Springs for a fresh start, she’s happy with her life and her new friends. With her ex in prison, she finally feels safe. Except he hasn’t stopped searching for her, and it looks like he might have found her. When Nick offers his protection, she’s conflicted because she’s attracted to him, but it’s hard to fight the urge to run…again. As the attacks on Nick escalate, Gracie is pulled into the danger that’s stalking him. Can Nick and the Boudreau clan discover who is behind the attacks and stop them before it’s too late? Texas Boudreau Brotherhood is a ragtag band of foster brothers who will face down any threat or danger to protect their family and the women they love. After all, every Boudreau knows it takes more than blood ties or shared DNA to forge a family. Set in the small Texas town of Shiloh Springs, this page-turning romantic suspense series will win your heart and keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. "In Shiloh Springs, Kathy Ivan has crafted warm, engaging characters that will steal your heart and a mystery that will keep you reading to the very last page." Barb Han, USA TODAY and Publisher's Weekly Bestselling Author
In the ER after being shot, Camilla Stewart can’t remember what happened. When Heath Boudreau hears the woman he cares about is injured, he drops everything and rushes to her side. As the threats to Camilla escalate, they have to stick together. Camilla’s missing memories hold the key, but can they stay one step ahead of a killer determined to see her dead? "In Shiloh Springs, Kathy Ivan has crafted warm, engaging characters that will steal your heart and a mystery that will keep you reading to the very last page." Barb Han, USA TODAY and Publisher's Weekly Bestselling Author Kathy Ivan’s books are addictive, you can’t read just one.” Susan Stoker, NYT Bestselling Author
A lifestyle change for Derrick Williamson provides plenty of perks—a move to Shiloh Springs, a new home, and quality time with his son. Only two things stand in the way of this perfect life: A missing teen and Daisy Parker. Owner of the local diner, Daisy’s the one woman he can’t forget with a secret she’ll do anything to keep. But will his search for the missing teen cause Derrick to lose his son and the woman who’s stolen his heart? "In Shiloh Springs, Kathy Ivan has crafted warm, engaging characters that will steal your heart and a mystery that will keep you reading to the very last page." Barb Han, USA TODAY and Publisher's Weekly Bestselling Author Kathy Ivan’s books are addictive, you can’t read just one.” Susan Stoker, NYT Bestselling Author
