But, the way that his existence validated my senses, I quickly learned that it was the start of something. From the moment my eyes rested on him, the gravitational pull was inexplicable. It wasn’t that I ever wanted to explain, either. Not to my mind. Not to my soul. Not to my heart. And, not to my lungs that possibly wondered why I had been deprived of more oxygen since the day he’d walked into my room than I had in my entire life. Because, then I would have to conjure a hell of an excuse as to why I was combating every follicle that summed up my own existence, beliefs and morals. Unfortunately, I had none. Not one. All I knew was that I’d been captured by the husky beast and the eagerness to be saved had failed me. I wanted to be here. Right here. And nowhere else in the world would suffice.

    His only regret was leaving Mallory behind.Mallory Edwards never wanted to leave her hometown, but she would have followed Pete anywhere. Too bad he never gave her the chance.When Pete returns home after his grandmother’s death, he is more afraid of running into Mallory than anything else. But when his friend convinces him to help with a local event, he finds himself partnered with Mallory. As they work together they try to avoid old feelings, but that proves hard to do. Mallory refuses to let Pete into her life, but Pete can’t get her out of his mind. Pete will have to come to terms with what he’s willing to give up for her, and Mallory will have to decide if trusting him is worth the risk of him breaking her heart all over again.

    Since the first edition of 'The Social Work Dictionary' in 1987, this essential reference work has been recognised as the definitive lexicon of social work. Now in its fifth edition, the dictionary captures over 9,000 terms, cataloguing and cross-referencing the nomenclature, concepts, organisations, historical figures, and values that define the profession. A special historical section represents a chronology of the significant developments in the United States and the world toward social welfare policies, practices, and the betterment of humanity. Used extensively in schools of social work, social service agency libraries, and in social work offices world-wide, this is a staple in professional libraries. It is unequalled as a study tool for preparing for licensing and certification exams. Every social worker -- from professor to student, from novice to experienced professional -- should own this unparalleled resource for understanding the language of social work and related disciplines.

    She didn’t know if she could give him another chance.Kaylene’s friends talked her into a charity auction. What could go wrong when you’re auctioned off in a room full of billionaires? A lot when the one man you want to show up is nowhere in sight. The auction had a one-date rule, but the guy who paid ten million dollars had a different idea. He was flying her to a private island.Jared tried to keep his distance from Kaylene for years. He knew he wasn’t good enough for her, especially his dark side. But when his long-time friend takes her to his secret BDSM island, everything changed. Now that he finally has her, will he keep her safe from the one person who also set his eyes on her?

    and there are worse things in life than death.HannahFor seven years I've kept my past hidden, rejecting the man I love to keep him and his Lords brothers safe. Despite my best efforts, the past catches up to me bringing a savage brutality to our very own doorstep, and not everyone survives. ​BloodShe's been mine since I rescued her all those years ago, whether she admits it or not. Now with the enemy closing in and bullets flying, I refuse to take no for an answer. I'm willing to put my life on the line, but if I do, my reward is her.

    Having invested years into saving the family business from the ashes his father left, he has no time for a serious relationship. He has no need for a woman in his life and dates his high school sweetheart only because she is equally rich, extremely independent, and looks good on his arm. But when she ducks out on him on the most important weekend of the year, he is desperate. Dena Gysler wants nothing to do with her rich, arrogant employer outside of work. She cleans his office and he has no idea she exists. That suits her just fine because in the five years of taking out his trash, he’s never once acknowledged her existence. When he offers her ten thousand dollars to accompany him on his weekend business conference, Dena is appalled. But ten thousand dollars to a cleaning lady is a lot of money to refuse. Dena and Chandler agree to a strictly-business plan that will benefit them both. And falling in love is not a part of that plan. But then again, plans change.

    And now I have to sell my body and soul to fix it… I never wanted to be there in the first place, working in Brock Wrentham’s mansion, under his watchful, relentless gaze. And the last thing I ever expected was to mess up so badly that I’d be in his debt and at his mercy. The only way out? Submit to ten punishments of Brock’s choosing, each one intended to pay off the money I cost him with my colossal screw up. Yes, the punishments involve me in various states of undress. Doing things with Brock, things I’ve never done with another man. Things I definitely never imagined myself doing, much less with one of the world’s most eligible bachelors. But I’d be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy it. I do enjoy it, more and more each time. But as I slip further under his spell, I start to wonder who the real Brock Wrentham is, and what he’s hiding. Because there’s something so terrible in his past, it makes my punishments look like a walk in the park. I don’t know if the fragile trust we’ve built can ever hope to survive the truth. The truth of who he is, what he’s done, and why he wants me to be the one to pay for it all…

    Instead, fresh out of college with a degree in Art History, she hopes to open an art gallery featuring works from artists in the area, although she'll need to be creative if she wants to come up with a way to fund the venture. The longer she remains at home, however, the more opportunity she has to run into Trethan, her high school sweetheart, who now works for her father at the Lazy J. She can't deny that she's still attracted to the man, but there's a lot of unresolved tension between the two of them stemming back to an unhappy night shortly before Vanessa left for college. Can she find it in herself to give Trethan a second chance? Or are the two of them better off apart? Bad Boy Cowboy is a western second chance romance series and 80,000 words long. No cheating and a HEA. Includes 4 bonus books.

    I've found my sister and I'm waking up next to Clay, my childhood crush. The perfect happily ever after. Then, why do I feel like it’s a little too perfect? Just as life looks promising, journalist Tess Gardener finds her sister missing – again. As she and Clay scour the country, things between the couple come to a head, making her question everything she believes in. For the first time Clay doesn’t know what the future holds, but he hopes that Tess will be a part of it…until a betrayal of trust threatens to destroy everything. Will the childhood sweethearts discover Brianne's secret and save their relationship? Find out now in the thrilling conclusion to Tess and Clay’s story by bestselling author, M.S. Parker.

    Now in this comprehensive book, power engineers and students can find the theoretical background necessary for understanding how to analyze, predict, and mitigate the two most severe power disturbances: voltage sags and interruptions. This is the first book to offer in-depth analysis of voltage sags and interruptions and to show how to apply mathematical techniques for practical solutions to these disturbances. From UNDERSTANDING AND SOLVING POWER QUALITY PROBLEMS you will gain important insights intoVarious types of power quality phenomena and power quality standards Current methods for power system reliability evaluation Origins of voltage sags and interruptions Essential analysis of voltage sags for characterization and prediction of equipment behavior and stochastic prediction Mitigation methods against voltage sags and interruptions Sponsored by: IEEE Power Electronics Society, IEEE Industry Applications Society, IEEE Power Engineering Society.

    Over 1,000 Board-style questions, with detailed rationales, cover the most essential, need-to-know concepts in physiology. Includes thorough reviews of all major body systems, with emphasis on system interaction, homeostasis, and pathophysiology.Offers a comprehensive practice exam of over 1,000 questions in USMLE format.Includes answers and explanations for every question, as well as page references to the Guyton & Hall's Textbook of Medical Physiology.Follows a parallel chapter organization to Textbook of Medical Physiology.Provides all of the essential information needed to prepare for the physiology portion of the USMLE Step 1.Dedicates a brief section to helpful hints on preparing for the USMLE exam.

    Can they both put their trust in God’s timing? Joshua Banks has never been on a second date in his life. The examples he grew up with caused him to close his heart to anything resembling a relationship. But when his meddling friend invites a woman from her church to accompany him to a ball, he finds himself wanting more from the forced upon him blind date. All his plans go out the window when she unexpectedly kisses him. But when she tells him her reasons, she leaves him with more questions than answers. He throws caution to the wind in order to untangle her secrets only to find she’s what he needed to rebuild his faith in humanity. Kara Bell only agreed to go out with a stranger as one last act of service. She doesn’t expect the undeniable connection. Knowing a relationship between them isn’t possible, she does something out of her character. But the stolen kiss leads to hope that died long ago. Now she’s racing the clock to mend his broken spirit. But she’s afraid her attempt to bring him happiness will do the opposite. She pushes past her doubt in order to do the impossible. But can she accomplish her goals before God calls her home? Author’s Note: This story is close to my heart. The heroine in the story suffers from the same disease that has taken up residence in my own body. Kara’s story is emotional, and I hope impactful. I tried to handle the issue delicately. This is my story and although the journey might be rough, it ends happily.

    Will she ever learn the real Him and his reasons for marrying her? Where will this imposed Knot lead them to?

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    By night, she's hiding a terrible secret. The only one who knows the truth is Joe, Ava's surrogate father, who she's sworn to protect, no matter the cost. But no secret can stay hidden forever. When Joe’s sexy son, Devin, returns home from the military, their mutual attraction threatens to derail the tentative existence Ava has built for herself. In this exciting romantic suspense, Ava is torn between obsession and temptation, friendship and romance, self-reliance and trust. Can she save herself, or will giving in to her heart have deadly consequences?