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How can one man be so infuriatingly frustrating and yet so perfect at the same time? To Ryder Mann the fifteen years between Shay Delacombe and him are meaningless, Shay is the only man he wants. He just needs the opportunity to plead his case with the sexy lawyer. Shay is nothing if not determined to keep Ryder at arm's length. The younger man is smart and sexy but Shay is too old and too jaded for love. Ryder gets his chance when Shay asks him to assist on a case involving a missing person, however, the investigation quickly turns perilous. A simple investigation turns into a stomach-churning rollercoaster ride of what-the-hell-is-going-on, putting both men in peril. But from whom? Is the ...
Not all knights wear armor. Some wear coveralls and carry a big wrench. An oblivious prince longs for his knight in shining armor. His knight has been under his nose all along, will he claim him before it's too late for them both? As deeply as he craves his own fairy tale happily-ever-after, resort owner Cody Prescott doesn't have time for a relationship. That doesn't stop him from crushing on most men on Piedras. Luckily for him, they're emotionally unavailable or already taken, so he doesn't have to worry about getting attached. Wade Buckner, the island's handiest handyman, is tired of waiting for Cody to wake up and realize Wade is the man for the job. He's ready and willing to rescue Cod...
Starting over leads them right back to their beginning. And straight into trouble. Soren Jorgensen has just one regret - getting involved with bad boy Dany Petyr. Dany had warned him, but Soren let his heart take the lead and he'll never be the same. A new job in a new town offers Soren a fresh start. He won't make the same mistake again. Then Dany shows up in the middle of a case, turning Soren's tidy world upside down. Dany regrets hurting Soren. But if he could go back in time he'd make the same decision. His history is too toxic for a man like Soren. Piedras Island is the perfect place for Dany to hide out, until--well, possibly forever. When a local man is murdered tensions on the island rise, and accusations fly. Will Dany run again, or can Soren convince him to stay this time and face the danger head-on, together? Real Trouble is the first in the West Coast Forensics series and features second chance, redemption, and grumpy-sunshine tropes. Told in dual POV, Real Trouble follows Soren and Dany all the way to their HEA.
He can't escape his past--or his future. Bitter and weary, homicide detective Niall Hamarsson burns his last bridge, retreating to the only place he's ever called home. But murder beats him there. Sheriff Mat Dempsey is a glass-half-full kind of guy. He returned to the island after his father drowned to take care of his mom. Life is quiet and simple, until Niall Hamarsson's return. Nothing about Niall Hamarsson is simple. Maybe Niall's childhood refuge will allow him the space to re-evaluate his future. Maybe he'll be able to keep the kind, competent sheriff at arm's length. Mat needs Niall to stay away from the investigation, he doesn't want the ex-detective muddying the waters of Hidden Harbor. Niall's not meddling so much as keeping his hand in. The case is a distraction from the unwanted memories that are popping up like weeds after a rainstorm. How long will it take for the two of them to realize they work better together than apart? In more ways than one? The Veiled Intentions trilogy is a dual POV, slow-burn, three-act, romantic suspense about a broody introvert and a somewhat patient Sheriff as they grope their way to a happily ever after.
Niall’s known nothing but betrayal. All Mat wants is Niall’s heart. Mat and Niall are stronger together than apart. When will Niall realize that truth? Will he ever? Since the night on the beach Niall's been avoiding Mat like a bad case of the flu--which, ironically, most of his deputies have come down with. What will it take for Niall to truly believe Mat wants him for who he is? Mat's overworked, Niall's unnerved, and then things really go sideways. Someone wants the sheriff dead. Niall's not about to let that happen, even if he doesn't think Mat should waste time on him. Will Niall unlock the fortress around his heart, or will he push Mat away permanently? Long Shadow is a dual POV about a broody introvert and a somewhat patient Sheriff. Mat’s going to have to prove to Niall he's the man for him. The Veiled Intentions trilogy follows the same couple as they find their way to their happily ever after.
Love and acceptance in the small-town of Hollyridge, where there's romance around each corner and dog-friendly wine bars in every neighborhood. Love in Hollyridge is five interconnected novellas, all dual POV. Featuring: age-gap, finding home, loving again, match-making dogs, supportive friends, friends to lovers, instalove, fabulousness, gender fluid character, gay awakening, sleigh rides, hot cider, true love. ♥ Love Limited Edition Will a goofy Labrador, bookish magic and a little assistance from friends, help two men realize their chance at happiness? Brett Tanner never thought he’d love again, it was too much to ask, or want. Then Rory stumbles into Brett's bookstore one evening, aw...
While Dan the dog takes a nap, his animal friends give him a bath.
Adam Klay hates everything about his hometown. The last thing the accomplished FBI agent wants is to abandon the case he's working on and return to his past, but the death of his father forces his hand. Micah Ryan has been living on auto-pilot since his family perished years ago. All he needs is coffee, the attention of his cranky cat, and enough clients to pay the bills. Spending his days at the local espresso bar wrapping up case paperwork is better than dealing with his dad's estate. Plus there's the shy, sexy man Adam can't keep his eyes off of. For Micah tripping and falling into a handsome stranger's lap, at his favorite coffee shop, is bad enough. But the instant attraction he feels f...
Niall n’a connu que la trahison. Tout ce que Mat veut, c’est le cœur de Niall. Mat et Niall sont plus forts ensemble que séparément. Quand Niall réalisera-t-il cette vérité ? Le réalisera-t-il un jour ? Depuis la nuit sur la plage, Niall évite Mat comme un mauvais cas de grippe – ce qui, ironiquement, est le cas de la plupart de ses adjoints. Que faudra-t-il pour que Niall croie vraiment que Mat le veut pour ce qu’il est ? Mat est surchargé de travail, Niall est troublé, puis les choses dérapent vraiment. Quelqu’un veut la mort du shérif. Niall n’est pas prêt à laisser cela arriver, même s’il ne pense pas que Mat devrait perdre son temps avec lui. Niall va-t-il débloquer la forteresse qui entoure son cœur, ou va-t-il repousser Mat définitivement ? Ombre Portée est un double point de vue sur un introverti et un shérif patient. Mat va devoir prouver à Niall qu’il est l’homme qu’il lui faut. La trilogie Intentions Voilées suit le même couple dans sa quête d’une vie heureuse.
This book provides real-world examples of incorporating gamified learning into elementary school classrooms. Scaffolded by relevant research on gamification, literacy, and pedagogy support, this book focuses on how to seamlessly integrate and gamify literacy instruction in a fun, engaging, and unique way. Each chapter is tied to a specific genre, supported by national standards, and represented through developed lesson plans. The gamified activities and tasks provide a framework for meeting standards-based learning objectives. Chapters consist of: · genre specific adventure quests to guide students through lessons; · project-based activities focused on art, listening, speaking, and writing; · anchor texts and text sets centered on the chapter’s theme; · material lists, resource materials, and graphic images to support understanding; · teaching tips and differentiation strategies to support novice and career teachers alike. This book is aimed at preservice teachers, university faculty, practicing teachers, instructional coaches, and administrative instructional leaders.