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An ex-Army ranger trained in patrol and sentry search and rescue, a high school principal who catches his eye, and an earthquake that shakes up Dallas. Sergeant Dylan Burke and his K9 partner, Scout, conducted dangerous war-zone search and rescue missions all over the world. Three years later, he’s settled into a simpler life, teaching students at the DCSR academy and responding to routine SAR calls. He doesn’t think he needs anything else, but when his boss tells him he’s going to a career day at a local high school and meets the leggy, brunette principal, he realizes he might be ...

Amazon’s business model is deceptively simple: make online shopping so easy and convenient that customers won’t think twice. It can almost be summed up by the button on every page: Buy now with one click. Why has Amazon been so successful? Much of it has to do with Jeff Bezos, the CEO and founder, whose business strategy and unique combination of character traits have driven Amazon to the top of the online retail world. Originally a computer nerd rather than a businessman, he had the vision to capitalize on the untapped online marketplace for bookselling....

Marshal West’s family isn’t happy with him...His siblings are all cops, so when he decides to become a firefighter, it's a bitter betrayal. It's not easy being the only firefighter in a family of cops. It takes guns verses hoses to a whole new level. Add to that, a big city fire chief brought to their small town to boss him around along with his firefighter daughter who plans to take Marshal’s promised position. It's no surprise he has no time for romance, especially when he starts to develop feelings for his arch rival. Olivia Martel can't believe how difficult the group of small ...

He’s the new flirty K-9 handler in town, she’s the department's seasoned dispatcher. They shouldn’t mix business with pleasure, but that’s easier said than done when they’re fighting against off-the-charts chemistry. Paul Evans just finished his training at Disaster City Search and Rescue and decided to take the brand new job as the first K-9 handler for the Sweet Bloom sheriff department. He’s great at two things in life: working with his German shepherd partner, Maddox, and flirty with women. A girlfriend is the last thing he wants, so when he finds himself pursuing the ...

What do a sunshine barista and a retired grumpy cop have in common? Even they aren't sure but they're willing to find out... Kristy Howard left her job at the hospital because she needed a change. Tired of watching people die every day, she wanted an easy, breezy job. That's why becoming a barista at the new coffee shop, the Brave Badge, was perfect. She loves the cozy vibe and friendly customers, but when her ex comes back in to town and brings with him a heap of problems, she realizes that her new boss might be her only way of getting rid of him. Tanner Blaze never thought he would do ...

"It’s not what happens to you that matters, but how you react to it." Epictetus "There is a place for heroism even on the sick bed." Seneca "You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this and you will find strength." Aurelius When you lose your whole body you just want your mind to step up. Cassandra Brandt was paralyzed from the shoulders down at age 32. Grappling with grief, sorrow, anxiety and trauma in the acute days, Cassandra found Marcus Aurelius. In turning to the ancient school of Greco Roman Stoic philosophy in her darkest hours and with her deepest inquiries, ...

A former DEA agent trying to stop a drug ring, a pop singer's tour in jeopardy, and the investigation that throws them together. Ray Carlson is pulled out of his position as an instructor at the Disaster City Search and Rescue Academy and sent to help a obnoxious pop star. He isn’t happy that he has to clean up a botched case, and even less so, when he meets the diva whose tour is at the center of it. What’s worse, he’s attracted to her against his own will. Mia Savage has an image to protect, and the narcotic investigator that shows up on her tour threatens everything she’s built. ...

Firefighter Anthony Martel and his son need a fresh start.. He hopes moving across the country will help them escape their haunted past. It’s not easy getting over the loss of his wife, especially when Anthony has his five-year-old son to raise on his own. He flees to Faith Valley seeking a fresh start for himself and his young son. Little does he know, the small town holds dark secrets and a gorgeous brunette who tempts him into abandoning his vow of singlehood. But as he begins to unravel the rumors surrounding her past and her ties to the wealthy West family, Anthony questions if she ...

Liliana is trying to escape the stuffy royal world while Maxwell is trying to escape his responsibilities as the Crown Prince, but an arranged relationship changes everything... Maxwell Gerard Beaumont will inherit the throne and have to be an example for his people, but he doesn’t want to the pressure of the life he was destined for. He prefers to spend his days partying on his family’s super-yacht. But when he gets in trouble, his parents demand he accept an arranged marriage to a woman he wants nothing to do with. Lady Liliana Lockhart grew up in the royal world of Triola, but once ...

Dr. Marty Morales just got hired to help the women of Faith Valley… He had no idea that one of them was going to be his best friend. It’s not easy settling into a new job, especially when Marty can't shake off the feeling something is amiss in his small town. Rumors and whispers about his aunt using her influence to get him hired only add to his unease. But things take a turn for the strange when his best friend becomes one of his patients. As Marty grapples with the pressure to prove himself as capable as his older cousins, he starts to uncover a dark secret that could change ...

My First in Series Billionaires Box Set is the beginning of three sweet trilogies featuring handsome billionaires from all over the world. Waiting on the Billionaire, first book in Billionaires of Manhattan: enter the world of the billionaires that live in Manhattan and the women who love them. If you love epic dates, grand romantic gestures, and men in suits with hearts of gold, then this is the series for you. The Billionaire's Duty, first book in Second Chance Islands: what’s better than billionaires on islands? How about billionaires finding second chances at life, love, and ...

Fire Chief Bruce Martel has one job to do…He needs to make sure his only child is ready for her next stage in life. It’s not easy letting go of your little girl, even when she's all grown up. Not only does Bruce have to prepare to give over his fire station to his daughter, but to give her away to another man. So, when he's doing his duty to help with the wedding, he's surprised to be interested in the friendly bakery owner making the cake. Belinda Miles enjoys her single life and has no desire to date. It's led to nothing but disaster in the past, so when she suddenly finds herself ...

Find and kill the corporate stupidity that drives customers crazy. CEO and award-winning business writer John R. Brandt offers concrete examples of how any organization - large or small, and regardless of industry - can innovate in ways that delight customers and attract top-level talent. Nincompoopery - terrible customer service, idiotic business processes, and soul-crushing management practices - surrounds all of us. We lose time, patience, and profits as stuck-in-the-past organizations actively prevent us (and our customers) from getting the value we (and they) deserve.

What’s better than billionaires on islands? How about billionaires finding second chances at life, love, and redemption while on one. From award-winning and bestselling author, Jenna Brandt, comes an epic set of billionaire romances, each one uniquely entertaining, yet tied together through a common theme of second chances. From arranged marriages to workplace antics, opposites attract in these heart-warming, highly-praised stories. Book 1: The Billionaire's Reunion Book 2: The Billionaire's Duty Book 3: The Billionaire's Christmas

Noah West has some big shoes to fill... His brothers are the best first responders in all of Texas.It's not easy being the rookie cop in a family of overachievers. When Noah decided to follow in his older brothers' footsteps, he had no idea it was going to make his life a living nightmare. Add to that, a small town filled with nosy neighbors and a history of bad girlfriends, and it's no surprise that he's not ready when the girl of his dreams comes crashing into his life. Audree Hall moved to Faith Valley to forget about her difficult past with men, so she can't believe when she's matched ...

Vampires crave dragon's blood. I'm the only guy who can deliver the goods. My name is Fynn Drake. When vampires attacked my city, they killed hundreds, including my wife and precious daughter. But the vampires spared me. Why me and not the others? Because they deem my dragon expertise useful. I'm their slave. Their henchman. Their broker. Dragon's blood heals vampires from lethal injuries and even allows them to walk in daylight. It makes these monsters almost invincible.

Kris Merrill's life changed irrevocably when, a year ago, she was targeted for termination by the Meridian corporation, one of the mega-conglomerates that controls the government in this dystopian future. She hid amongst the underground resistance - but now, right as her training with the anti-corporate movement is nearing its end, their compound is destroyed. Ready or not, Kris and the other trainees are recalled to the dangerous metropolis of San Angeles.

Palo Duro Canyon - nicknamed "the Grand Canyon of Texas" - is the second-largest canyon in the United States and the largest state park in the Texas panhandle. Once home to many Native American tribes, though long gone, traces of their civilization can still be found in the canyon to this day. Rachel Hernandez, an anthropology student at West Texas A&M University has discovered something that hasn't been seen in nearly 200 years: in the depths of Palo Duro, a fabled cave full of Native American carvings and paintings.

When you feel that pull to be part of social change, where do you start? How can you ensure that your good intentions create a positive impact? How do you focus your scattered efforts? And how do you sustain yourself throughout? Impact brings you the answers. Drawing on their network and experience as founders of She's the First, Christen Brandt and Tammy Tibbetts show you how to create your own impact strategy, one that fits into your life and allows you to match what you have with what the world needs.

Owen Monroe followed his older half-brother halfway across the country... But he isn't sure if he can fit in to the town the size of a fish bowl.It's not easy being the newbie firefighter when you're surrounded by seasoned pros. To make matters more complicated, Owen finds himself dating the pastor's daughter. Everyone seems to be just waiting for him to make a mistake. Owen finds himself doubting his own abilities, even though his brother and new girlfriend both believe in him. Sadie Robertson has lived her entire life under a microscope. Being the pastor's daughter means not having a ...