In this collection, Hidalgo returns to the writing of the realistic short story while remaining true to the style of the travel essays, which some critics believe to be her most inspired work.

    Caroline had never felt like home to Sterling Matthew. Even though the Matthew family could date their residence back nearly a hundred years, Sterling had grown up in boarding schools—and promptly decamped for the ski slopes of Europe after college. When his father falls ill, his mother calls him home to run the family business, the renowned Chesapeake Inn. What Sterling finds, though, is a business on shaky financial footing and a staff resistant to the radical changes he has to make. No matter. He’ll do what needs to be done … and then leave St. Caroline for good. A woman who’s pulled herself up by the bootstraps … For years, Lucy Wyndham wondered whether she’d ever catch another glimpse of the boy she’d crushed on at the Chesapeake Inn’s summer camp for disadvantaged kids. He’d been tall and quiet. Mysterious and aloof. And the owner’s son. Now he’s her boss and the attraction is just as strong—but they’re no more compatible today than they were as teenagers. When he informs her that the camp must be eliminated to improve the resort’s bottom line, she embarks on an ambitious campaign to save it. Even if the price is her job ... and her heart.Summer Again was previously published as Falling for the Prodigal Son.

    The book underlines the objective of the understanding of the physical phenomena involved and the ability to formulate and to solve typical problems. With a view to help in better understanding of the phenomena of mass transfer, an effort has also been made to identify the similarities in both qualitative and quantitative approach between heat and mass transfer.The subject matter has been developed from scratch to a sufficiently advanced stage in a logical and coherent manner with neat illustrations and solved examples. Problems and solutions appended to each chapter should further help for better comprehension of the subjects. Properly designed experiments included in the book should further help in the teaching of basic principles.

    "As in the Noli, we have in Ang Tundo Man a story of individuals in love, unfolded against a carefully authenticated social background in order to dramatize the contemporary national experience."

    As my heart pounded, I tried to remain calm. One misstep and I'd fall to my death. Trapped between him and the water I struggled for a way to break free, but the menacing arch of his brow made it clear-do not cross him. Why hadn't I seen through this clever facade? My heart filled with regret. As I stared into his eyes that reflected his murderous gaze, a shiver raced up my spine. I knew this was my last chance to escape, but before I could act, he moved smoothly toward me like a shark in the water. I swallowed. "You won't bury your sins this time." He merely sauntered forward and smirked. "I already have. Remember-everyone keeps secrets." " This bestselling romance-mystery is on sale for a limited-time to introduce you to up-and-coming author Katherine Greyson. We hope you enjoy! Description of Volume One, "Keeping Secrets" Five years ago, one of the most horrific crimes imaginable occurred at the estate of the Crawford family. In the aftermath, the two youngest boys were kidnapped. But who kidnapped the boys? And why? It's now five years later and Simplicity Kendall-a girl whose life is anything but simple-is headed to a seemingly ordinary day of high school. However, fate intervenes and tosses her into one harrowing adventure with the new boy in town. Unable to resist a good mystery, she's drawn to the handsome, but troubled young man. However, when one turns over a rock, one never knows what they'll find-a buried treasure or a poisonous snake. Desperate to protect his family, he's willing to risk life and limb to keep his riddled past a secret. The closer she gets to the truth, the more her life is in danger. Surrounding our young heroine is an ensemble of family and friends each concealing their own dark secrets. Masks peel away and buried pasts are exposed as we discover how many people in the sleepy town of Stony Creek are "Keeping Secrets."

    a stolen bride... the perfect revenge!Theo Atrikes wants only one thing: vengeance on Miles Leotokos, the man who destroyed his father. When Leotokos's daughter asks him to help her escape her island prison, it seems the perfect revenge to take her as his bride... Leotokos robbed him of his father, so he will take the man's daughter. Ariana Leotokos might have lived her life in seclusion, but her spirit, beauty and determination are more than a match for Theo. He is determined to make this marriage only about vengeance, but Ariana calls out more emotions from Theo than the revenge that has burned in him for so long... Dare he risk his heart and admit the truth of his feelings to his captive bride?Inspired by the Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur, The Greek's Stolen Bride is written by USAToday bestselling author Kate Hewitt, and is the first in the Legends of Love series of romances inspired by Greek myths.

    Even in the costume her curves are obvious. All I can think about is ripping off the bunny suit and giving her some joy. I do women, not relationships. Besides it’s forbidden. But she makes me feel ways I’ve never felt. I’m the doctor but somehow she’s healing me. Forget the rules - she’s mine ***Sizzling hot alpha romance holiday novella with no cliffhangers, no cheating, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after***

    IT IS A CATEGORY LENGTH NOVEL OF 50 000 WORDS.From New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Lauren Hawkeye/ Lauren Jameson...Carly Daniels grew up in the gutter and thought she’d been through the worst life had to offer. She’s scraped and clawed her way to a college scholarship, but a betrayal from her own mother shows her that life doesn’t always play fair. Sick of scrabbling to make ends meet, Carly finds the answer to her need for quick cash in a job as a high priced call girl for the mysterious and kinda scary Miss Black.Rocker Adam Kincaid isn’t interested in women. At least, he never has been before. But something about the determined, fresh faced young escort pulls at him. He tries to write it off as momentary insanity, but when fate drops the scrappy, sexy brunette in his lap, he rethinks his position.Adam does what any sane, hedonistic rock star would do... he kidnaps her. His goal?Chase her down, no matter her preconceptions of him...Chase her down, and make her his.This story features appearances by Sean Ferro, Miss Black, Henry Thomas and Trystan Scott.*This book has been professionally edited.*

    A titan in his industry, he wants for nothing, but it’s not long before he realizes money can’t buy happiness.The evening he comes face to face with Marisol Torres, everything changes.Marisol is the blast from his past he didn’t know he needed, and one night together turns both their lives upside down.Gabe knows he’ll never be the same without her, but Marisol has a secret that could end things before they even get a real chance to start.

    But sometimes, it’s not hard to tell at all....Twelve years is a lifetime when it comes to age and love. And if the man is your father’s best friend... Well, let’s just say unrequited feelings tend to be awkward. But Laney knows what she wants. Who she wants., and she’s a firm believer that sometimes a girl just has to go for broke and take a chance....Rand Mitchell has done everything he can to avoid Laney Wyatt due to his awareness of her and, in a small town, that’s not easy, especially when his 911 call results in Laney appearing as his EMT. But it’s then, with her blushes and smiles and follow-up visits, that he wonders if maybe he’s not the only one fighting his feelings?Tragedy strikes Laney and her family, and Rand steps up to help Laney. But with their age difference, her father, and small town gossip stacked against them—can what they feel really be love?

    The only person he has to answer to now is his parole officer.Imagine his surprise when the stuffy, middle-aged overweight guy he’d conjured in his mind turns out to be anything but that, and he finds himself sitting across the desk from Eden Briars—the girl he went to high school with. The girl that’s consumed his dreams since he was a teenager. The girl he once loved.And now she’s his parole officer.What’s worse is that, since his release, his old classmates have started dropping like flies, all dying under suspicious circumstances. Of course, the people in town are only too quick to point their fingers in Axel’s direction.Because once a murderer, always a murderer, right?**Previously part of the Scouts Anthology**

    An advocate of the literature of the imagination, he is the publisher of the Philippine Speculative Fiction anthologies, an annual showcasing Filipino fictionists that he began in 2005.

    When Tanner Gerard walked into my family's barbeque restaurant, all it took was one night of passion to seduce a secret family recipe from my lips. Three years later, we're unexpectedly reunited and I'm still madder than a wet hen over his betrayal. But when he begs me for a second chance, I'm willing to risk everything - including my heart - to save my family's business.

    Carly - Securing the safety of Sierra’s children is my priority. When the plan is fast-tracked by Victor’s attempt at controlling the situation, more than custody is threatened. The catastrophic results change everything. Lily - Discovering my husband would kill to have the power he craves unleashed my fearless warrior. Now it’s up to me to save the Veilleux from themselves, and I’ll do whatever is necessary.

    Please find the other Summer Rush on my profile for the new and extended version*Hope Taylor is a smart Southern girl with a good head on her shoulders and a positive outlook on life. Even though things are simple and predictable, Hope is happy and content. Her boyfriend is tall, handsome and hardworking. Trent is everything a girl could want in a man and life is going according to plan, until she meets Joey Puccino.Although Joey is arrogant and gets under her skin, Hope is still drawn to him and her body craves him like a bad drug. Even though she knows it is wrong, the attraction Hope feels is undeniable. Will Hope choose her simple, yet comfortable life with Trent? Or will she give in to the desire and pull she feels for Joey?