Growing up on the ranch was a great life, until Callie and Parker's mother passed away, leaving James a widower. It wasn't long, however, before he remarried, bringing stepmother Liz into their lives, along with her son, Brody. Soon, James and Liz added a new McKenna to the family, when daughter Mercer was born.Brothers and sisters are prone to disagreements and this Brady Bunch family of step, half, and full siblings is no exception. As they grew up on the ranch, they learned values that stuck with them throughout their lives--even though they may live apart as adults. But there is one thing that will bring them all back together. Their father's only wish.Beginning with a short prequel novella that tells the story of James McKenna and Liz Caldera, and how they came to blend their families, these stories put you on the McKenna Ranch near Yellowstone National Park. This series leads off with Jan Scarbrough's Brody, with Maddie James' Callie to follow, while the siblings begin the long road home. These sweet to sexy stories give you a glimpse into Montana rodeo and ranch life, and of course, provide lots of contemporary cowboy love and romance. The Montana McKennas: Prequel  by Jan Scarbrough and Maddie James Brody by Jan Scarbrough Callie by Maddie James Parker , by Maddie James (coming soon) Mercer, by Jan Scarbrough (coming soon)Like your cowboy stories with more heat? Bella Masters tells the story of the McKenna's cousins in her series, Montana Heat, also part of the Montana Ranchers Series. Look for her first release in this series here at Amazon titled Corporate Cowboy, with more stories coming soon!

    There are so many reasons to stay away from Ash Thorne…and I’m about to ignore every one. I’m the bad boy from the wrong part of town. Dangerous. Disreputable. Devilish. I live my life hard, fast and rough - and that’s exactly how I like it. Until she walks into it, like a breath of fresh air I didn’t know I needed. Adorable, sweet and oh-so-innocent. With an enthusiasm for life I hadn't realized I’d lost. Gorgeous curves, the cutest spattering of freckles and that sparkle in her eyes... She’s never even felt a man’s touch. She doesn’t belong here - but how can I resist? I take her home and show her everything she’s been missing out on…the kind of night she’ll never forget. I don’t expect to see her again. She knows better than to get involved with a guy like me. But then she surprises me in more ways than one. When she does come back around? She’s carrying my baby. I’m going to be a f*cking Daddy! She’s terrified, of course. Her parents are ultra-conservative and she doesn’t have a plan. I don’t give a f*ck about any of that - her assh*le father doesn’t intimidate me. But I have a past she knows nothing about - and the people coming after me? They’re something else entirely. There’s a reason pure, sweet Chloe should never have gotten involved with me. This baby is a complication neither of us can afford…but the moment she tells me, none of that matters. For the first time, I find myself wanting something else. Another life. A family. With her. And when my past comes back to haunt me? I’ll fight for it with everything I have. Forbidden Baby Daddy is a full, standalone romance with a roguish bad boy hero and a fiery heroine who's determined to start living a little. No cheating or cliffhangers, and a Happily Ever After guaranteed.

    By the end of the book, thereader will know the testimony of Austin and other teens from aroundthe world who are committed to a life of sharing Christ’s love, andwill have begun to search for God’s voice in their own lives. The bookwill also equip and challenge readers with information on a variety ofministries and organizations around the world to help people, animals,and the environment.  “Austin is an outstandingyoung man! He inspires us to dream bigger, reach higher and love deeper. Hisstory deserves a wide hearing.” Max Lucado“I amvery impressed with Austin Gutwein’s story in Take Your Best Shot. This bookis filled with words of encouragement, inspiration, and hope. It’s guaranteedto motivate you into action.” Pat Williams, Senior Vice President, Orlando Magic“Ispent a day with Austin and his family and found them inspiring. His story, Ibelieve, challenges us all. The first thing I thought as I drove to the airportwas: What was I doing when I was twelve? Andthen, of course, the next thought: What,exactly, am I doing now?” John Larson, Former NBC NationalCorrespondent“Whenpeople ask me how they can possibly make a difference fighting a problem as bigas ‘global poverty’, I tell them about a boy named Austin who, like David, stared Goliath in theeye without flinching. This young man has done more to make a difference in thelives of children orphaned by AIDS than most American churches, let aloneindividuals. If you are older than 10 and you haven’t yet done your part tochange the world, read TakeYour Best Shot and beinspired. Austin Gutwein shows us the way”. RichardStearns, President, World Vision US, Author of TheHole in Our Gospel“Whenpeople ask who has most impacted me over the last year, without hesitation Ican say Austin Gutwein and the story of Hoops of Hope. I am around amazingleaders all the time, and Austin rivals all of them. Austinis my friend. And Austinis one of my heroes. You can’t be around Austinor the amazing work of Hoops of Hope without being deeply impacted andinspired. Trust me. Do yourself a favor and read this book and the incrediblestory. But once you do, be prepared to be changed and challenged. You’ll seethe world and your significant role in helping those less fortunate in anamazingly fresh way.” BradLomenick, Executive Director, Catalyst“Austin’sstory is one of modern day heroism. He represents a new generation that cancarry us all into the twenty-first century: a world of hope, peace and selflesslove. Austincompletely inspires me.” DanielBiro, Hawk Nelson

    When Helene lands a chance-of-a-lifetime summer internship in London, Alexis simply has to go too--and she takes her gigantic crush on a certain prince with her. To make their summer royally interesting, punky Helene and preppy Alexis make a bet that could change their lives forever: Which one will hook Prince William by summer's end? These forever friends learn that competition can be fun, but when it gets out of control, their friendship is tested. No doubt these girls are in for one fun and crazy summer!

    Ross Shaheen is at the top of his game. Between his internationally-recognized nuclear weapons research career at the prestigious Berkeley Lab and his picture-perfect family in the San Francisco suburbs, it's a good life that can only get better - until he is lured into lecturing before an elite group of scientists in his home country. The 7000-mile trip takes Shaheen back to the land of the lion and the sun, yet it also delivers to Iran's very doorstep an important American citizen with Top Secret security clearance. Taken captive in a subterranean plant by Amir Meshkin, head of Iran's secret nuclear weapons program, will Shaheen be forced to provide him with the access needed to successfully advance the Iranian nuclear agenda? The answer lies in the twisting plot of espionage and survival, putting to the test not only Shaheen's secret knowledge but also the very core of his allegiance. If he lives, he could walk away a hero for his country. The question is - which one?

    My reputation depends on it. But when Mona walks into my office, all sass and attitude, I realize it’s not going to be easy. She’s innocent as an angel but trapped in the body of a complete seductress. How am I supposed to resist this tempting bundle of curves and lust? How am I not going to push her up against my desk and bend her right over it? How am I not going to make her scream my name while I take her in every filthy way imaginable? I manage to behave ... barely ... until it's time for our first business trip. Then the hotel screws up and we have to share a room. For a week. Screw this. All bets are off. Who said I had to obey my own rules anyway?

    Journalist Sarah van Gelder suspected that there were solutions, and she went looking for them, not in the centers of power, where people are richly rewarded for their allegiance to the status quo, but off the beaten track, in rural communities, small towns, and neglected urban neighborhoods. She bought a used pickup truck and camper and set off on a 12,000-mile journey through eighteen states, dozens of cities and towns, and five Indian reservations. From the ranches of Montana to the coalfields of Kentucky to the urban cores of Chicago and Detroit, van Gelder discovered people and communities who are remaking America from the ground up. Join her as she meets the quirky and the committed, the local heroes and the healers who, under the mass media's radar, are getting stuff done. The common thread running through their work was best summed up by a phrase she saw on a mural in Newark: "We the People LOVE This Place." That connection we each have to our physical and ecological place, and to our human community, is where we find our power and our best hopes for a new America.

    You will see more blood shed and lives will be turned upside down. Who will come out on top?

    Fans watching the game on television or even at the stadium don't have access to the mind games a pitcher must play in order to get through an at-bat, an inning, a game. Tewksbury explores the fascinating psychology behind baseball, such as how players use techniques of imagery, self-awareness, and strategic thinking to maximize performance, and how a pitcher's strategy changes throughout a game. He also offers an in-depth look into some of baseball's most monumental moments and intimate anecdotes from a "who's who" of the game, including legendary players who Tewksbury played with and against (such as Mark McGwire, Craig Biggio, and Greg Maddux), game-changing managers and executives (Joe Torre, Bruce Bochy, Brian Sabean), and current star players (Jon Lester, Anthony Rizzo, Andrew Miller, Rich Hill).With Tewksbury's esoteric knowledge as a thinking-fan's player and his expertise as a "baseball whisperer", this entertaining book is perfect for any fan who wants to see the game in a way he or she has never seen it before. Ninety Percent Mental will deliver an unprecedented look at the mound games and mind games of Major League Baseball. "Tewks and I were teammates when Tewks was ending his career with the Twins. I saw him use his mind to be successful on the mound. Years later, we were once again on the same team with the 2013 World Series champion Red Sox, and I again saw him use his mind--this time to help others. I know he helped us win, and I know this book can help anyone who reads it."―David Ortiz, 10-time All-Star, 3-time World Series champion, and New York Times bestselling author of Big Papi: My Story of Big Dreams and Big Hits; called "the most important player in Boston Red Sox history." "I've known Bob Tewksbury for more than a quarter of a century, dating back to our five seasons together in St. Louis. He was one of the most thoughtful players I ever managed, approaching the craft of pitching like an artist. Bob became an All-Star not through physical gifts, but because he excelled on the mental side of a game that constantly challenges its players and their resilience. I have no doubt that Bob's readers will benefit from his insights on the importance of focus and preparation."―Joe Torre, Hall of Fame and Four-Time World Series Champion Manager, and Chief Baseball Officer, Major League Baseball "Nobody I've come across in my almost 30 years in the game did more with his God-given talent than Tewks. His ability to control a baseball was freakish and he was tough. But more than that, he was always different. Not just an athlete, but a deep thinker, a good teammate and an even better friend. The Red Sox now get all of that as a resource for their entire roster, which in my mind is a distinct competitive advantage."―Joe Buck, lead play-by-play broadcaster, Fox Sports "Tewksbury relied on control and guile, a testament to his ability to think and adjust. His intellect and devotion to helping others came with the credibility of knowing what it is like to stand on a major-league mound with three tiers of stands staring down on him. Few better understand that baseball is a human game, and humans are fragile beings."―Peter Gammons, Hall of Fame and J.G. Taylor Spink Award-winning baseball writer and MLB Network on-air analyst

    And when her adoptive parents divorced, her dad moved east, and her mom and dad each got remarried, she told herself that she was extra loved, since she had more than two parents and people in different times zones who cared about her. But the word she really believed about herself was rejected. First by her birthparents. Then by her adoptive father-when he moved away. Then by her stepfather. Then by her birthfather a second time, when she tried to invite him into her life. Most of all, Margot felt rejected by God the Father, who she also suspected could not be trusted. Margot's story begins with a woman looking for her biological father. But it doesn't end when she finds him. Instead, his rejection punctures her soul and sends her on a different search--one that leads to a different Father. This Father did not just "sacrifice a son" like the parents she knew, but instead gave his own life out of love for her. Maybe you've been disappointed and wounded by parents who divorced, left, were abusive, or simply weren't there. Enter into Margot's story. She has been where you are. She knows the pain you carry. And her journey can lead you to the God who nurtures, protects and always says, "I am for you."

    As the palace's best archer, she should have no problem securing a spot in the Royal Army. But when she finds herself kidnapped by a band of mercenaries --each more compelling than the last-- her arrows won't help. She will have to use her wits to save herself, or remain at the mercy of four hungry males with a lot more than just ransom on their minds... This book is the third in the Beasts of Ironhaven series but can be read as a stand-alone.

    Aine is the demure high school student who suddenly finds herself in the middle of a raucous rock'n'roll circus. Together they're writing the book of love — one hit song at a time!

    Between the royalties coming in from his most recent book and the revenue he has received from the film company that bought the rights, Dermot seems every bit the literary darling.And yet, for the last year, he has suffered from a bout of writer’s block, and in the process has grossly overspent his income. So when Dermot comes across an unsolicited manuscript stuffed into his mailbox, he cannot help but feel intrigued. It tells the story of the homicidal “Dream Healer,” who snares his victims via his website, worstnightmares.net, seduces them into revealing their innermost fears, and then kills them by revisiting their very own nightmares upon them.Dermot, with the help of his wife, begins to rework the novel, while simultaneously researching the individual dream stories. In his search, he very slowly begins to realize that the novel may not be entirely fictional, that these poor characters may have perished at the hands of a twisted torturer. Could the Dreamhealer be real? Could these innocent cyber-surfers have fallen victim to a raving maniac? Just how far is fact from fiction? And could Dermot be writing his own ticket to death...his very own worst nightmare?

    No, hang on, let's make this interesting. Between zero and infinity. Even if you stick to the whole numbers, there are a lot to choose from - an infinite number in fact. Throw in decimal fractions and infinity suddenly gets an awful lot bigger (is that even possible?) And then there are the negative numbers, the imaginary numbers, the irrational numbers like pi which never end. It literally never ends.The world of numbers is indeed strange and beautiful. Among its inhabitants are some really notable characters - pi, e, the "imaginary" number i and the famous golden ratio to name just a few. Prime numbers occupy a special status. Zero is very odd indeed: is it a number, or isn't it?How Numbers Work takes a tour of this mind-blowing but beautiful realm of numbers and the mathematical rules that connect them. Not only that, but take a crash course on the biggest unsolved problems that keep mathematicians up at night, find out about the strange and unexpected ways mathematics influences our everyday lives, and discover the incredible connection between numbers and reality itself. ABOUT THE SERIESNew Scientist Instant Expert books are definitive and accessible entry points to the most important subjects in science; subjects that challenge, attract debate, invite controversy and engage the most enquiring minds. Designed for curious readers who want to know how things work and why, the Instant Expert series explores the topics that really matter and their impact on individuals, society, and the planet, translating the scientific complexities around us into language that's open to everyone, and putting new ideas and discoveries into perspective and context.

    Ethan Kellar has been running from his destiny for most of his life, determined to choose his own path, but when he meets Alexa, everything changes. Together, they learn what love truly is and that some choices are out of their hands, some choices are made by fate. Redemption of Fate - When Ethan Kellar awakens alone in the dark and discovers the carnage that surrounds him, he struggles to remember anything of who or where he is. His mind and body feel foreign, like a flesh and blood prison, until he discovers the lifeless form of the beautiful naked woman in his arms. Drawn to her in a way he doesn’t fully understand, he touches her necklace and is met with the searing pain of his newly acquired silver allergy. With the pain come flashes of his old life and the crushing realization that the woman is his mate, and he attacked her in a fit of bloodlust. On mandatory lockdown at the Elite compound, Cami has never felt more trapped in the place she’s called home for nearly two centuries. Trapped by fear for her missing brother and by the unwanted, yet undeniable attraction to her young, cocky new brother-in-law, Jared. When the body of one of their kind is discovered by humans, the Elite are forced to intervene, giving Cami a reprieve as she leads the team to retrieve the body and clean up the mess before the race is exposed. Back at the compound, Chloe continues to grow at an astounding rate and it isn’t long before the strength of her preternatural powers are put to the test as she fights to save what’s left of her family. All the while, Lucias continues his pursuit of Chloe using his blood bond to Ethan to extract information and utilize the race’s most powerful vampire in his struggle to rule humans and vampires alike. Unbeknownst to Lucias and despite Alexa’s death, the mate bond still exists keeping a small part of Ethan beyond Lucias’ control, but will he eventually give in to the darkness or will it be enough for fate to redeem itself and save him. Absolution of Fate -The exciting final installment of the three-part Fate Series. After Lucias Thorne ripped away the woman he loved along with his free will, Ethan Kellar is forced to watch as the same monster walks away with his only daughter. Locked in a cell with only his suffering to keep him company, the last shred of the man he once was starts to slip away. Meanwhile, the woman he thought he’d lost forever is fighting to find her way back to him. Having sacrificed herself to save the ones she loves most, Chloe is trapped living under the watchful eye of the same man who tore her family apart. While Lucias desires her, he also fears her, so he agreed to keep his distance for a time, but until she binds herself to him forever, she is cut off from everyone else. Thanks to her unique ability, Chloe manages to find comfort in the most unlikely of places as she struggles to resist Lucias and hang on to the hope of being with her family again. When an accident reveals Chloe’s most dangerous power, plans are set in motion that change the course of the world and finally bring an end to the war her kind have been fighting for centuries.