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Why do current medical guidelines insist that cosleeping is unsafe? What is the difference between SIDS and SUID, and are they related to cosleeping? What should parents do to make a safe sleep space for their infant? If a family chooses to cosleep, how should they respond to reproach from friends, family, or medical professionals? In Safe Infant Sleep, the world's authority on cosleeping breaks down the complicated political and social aspects of sleep safety, exposes common misconceptions, and compares current recommendations to hard science.

Babies don't automatically know how to sleep through the night; they need to be taught. The Sears family has learned from decades of pediatric practice, bolstered by their own parenting experiences, that different babies have different nighttime temperaments - and, of course, different families have different lifestyles. Instead of espousing the kind of "one method fits all" approach advocated in other baby sleep guides, the Sears family explains how you can create a sleep plan that suits the needs of your entire family.

Rejection. That's what I get for trying to save a girl who obviously doesn't want saving. Paying off her father's debt so she can stop taking off her clothes for other people? That was a no brainer. Obviously, I hoped she'd fall victim to my irresistible charm. My selflessness. But no. I've offended her independent spirit, and instead of falling for me, she's doing everything she can to avoid me. I should forget all about Ellie Masters, but I'm a sucker for her sassy smile and that fiery, luscious mouth.

Eliza Noble doesn’t belong in my world. I’m a Prince, and she’s a scholarship student. No one thinks she’s good enough, but I’ll have her anyway. From the moment I lay eyes on her, she intrigues me. And even though my friends can’t stand her, something deep inside me burns to know the pretty girl who doesn’t quite fit in. At first, I hide my curiosity. I have a rep to protect. But I can’t hold back forever. I will make her mine. Then I’ll be forced to choose. Do I pursue the path determined by my birthright, or do I follow my heart?

Escape into a fictional land of royals, where the men are filthy rich, hot as Hades, and accustomed to possessing any woman they choose.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a long list of things I desire in a husband. He must be of noble birth. Wealthy, of course. Thank goodness, my friend Caroline is working her royal matchmaking magic, searching for the perfect man to place a crown on my head. I’m meeting kings, princes, the most eligible men in the world, so why is the only man I’m interested in Caroline’s brother?

It sucks waking up rich and then finding out your father has stolen everything you had. But a clause in my grandmother’s will can solve all my problems. There’s one catch - I need to have a baby. I’ve always wanted to be a mother. To have a family. But I’ll need to beat my rival cousin to the delivery room in order to inherit. Good thing my best friend’s devilishly handsome brother needs a cash injection to keep his construction company afloat.

She’s a princess, and his patient. He’s supposed to heal her, not fall for her. Crossing the line could cost him everything, but sometimes love is worth the risk.

The Prince's baby is kicking in my belly, but as much as I love the man, I don't dare let him know. When I met the Crown Prince Sebastian, he swept me off my feet with his irresistible charm and gorgeous green eyes. Not to mention those broad, sexy shoulders that would one day carry the needs of an entire country upon them. But a powerful enemy of the crown conspires to keep us apart, and to ensure the prince's reputation, I'm forced to abandon the only man I've ever loved.

Princess Martina Parisier hates the lavish royal parties with their boring guests, having to behave like a lady for hours on end. But this year’s ball will be a masquerade. Everyone there will be in costume, so at least she can hide in plain sight. So when a dashing masked man captures her under the mistletoe and gives her a toe-curling kiss then leaves her with a single red rose, she has no idea who he is. Now the mysterious stranger is sending her a red rose each day in a countdown of his own.

At the age of 21, I am to be introduced to society, complete with a royal ball, where I am intended to find a suitable prince. Mostly, this sounds like fun, until I find out the ball is a ruse. My suitors are under scrutiny for other reasons, and I’m bait. Apparently, our wealth has been stolen. Our country is practically destitute. It’s my duty to marry us out of the hole, while my bodyguard is supposed to ferret out the thief who has put us here. Everyone has a secret, and mine is at least as scandalous as most.

Wildheath Castle is rightly mine. No one on earth cares more about that beautiful relic than me. I've been the caretaker for the past five years, and the old man promised he'd leave it to me. Now, his American granddaughter has come all the way to Ireland to usurp me. But I’ll not let that lass outfox me, no matter how badly I want to press her against the wall and give her a proper welcome.

Sidney drives me crazy. As a professional poker player, I never want to lose, but when that woman beats me, it makes me want to punch something. She haunts my dreams. Only, they're hot-as-hell dreams that end with me waking up in a sweat wishing she was right next to me. My friends are joining me in the Bahamas for a poker tournament that I'm gonna rule. I know she'll be there, grinning as she flashes her cards and licks those red lips just to mess with my head. But this time, I refuse to let her win.

The couples in this collection will do everything they can to find love, even when riches get in the way. The six-book Inherit Love collection follows six couples' romantic journey to inheritance and love. Inside, you can escape to a tropical paradise or an Irish castle. Listen to stories of arranged marriages, second chances at love, office romances, enemies to lovers, and even amnesia. You'll find marriages of convenience (and inconvenience), babies, football teams, bodyguards, and other smoking hot heroes.

The royal matchmaker is determined to find Prince Miles of Oxland a perfectly suited match, but he’s determined to follow his heart, and that could cost him his crown.

When I came to New York and started working as an intern at an ad agency, I hoped to learn more about the business and get an inside track for a more permanent position. Too bad that gig turned out to be running for coffee, fetching dry cleaning, and fielding calls from the women in Kerwin Baker’s life. He promised I’d get my chance to play with the big boys while I managed his life.

He's a world famous rock star. A player. He's also my brother's best friend. King is selfish, arrogant, cocky. He's everything I'm not. But when he walks into a room, it feels like it's just the two of us, and when he kisses me - I forget all the reasons we shouldn't be together. My friend Ellie says starting something with King would be a bad decision, but what if he and I are meant to be, and I don't give our love a chance? Wouldn't that be even worse?

I’ve run away from two husbands already, but my third husband will force me to remain his. Twice before my father tried to marry me off, and I left those jerks at the altar. But my ruthless new husband rules everything he sees, and suddenly that includes me. His cool indifference, along with the dangerous spark between us, intrigues me, but I’m over the whole idea of marriage. As soon as the ink is dry on our marriage license, I’ll plot my escape.

The royal family needs a tutor. Someone they can trust. Someone who isn’t swayed/distracted from their duties by working for royalty. I’m perfect for the position, since I don’t know the first thing about English royalty. My father needs money for medical bills, and I’m desperate. The children are charming, and when I meet their handsome older brother Prince Edward, my heart skips a beat. I may be the tutor, but he’s teaching more than I want to know about falling for the wrong man.

Caroline faces her toughest matchmaking challenge yet, but she just might come away from the experience with a love of her own....