Emotional First

She has no idea how ruthless I can be, but she’s about to find out… When I find Scarlett, cold and scared, high up on the mountain I call home, I simply have to protect her. But when I take her back to my cabin, she refuses to tell me what happened to her and who she’s running from. I invite her stay, but having the beautiful temptress in my house, looking good enough to eat, is about to test my willpower. I fall hard and fast and when I finally find out what happened, my fury knows no bounds. I’ll make him pay for what he did and ensure he’ll never hurt her again—even if it ...

He’s a fast-paced city boy. She’s a small-town girl with no interest in being saved. But love has a way of changing the best-laid plans… Dante Rivera thrives on the rush of New York City, living life at full speed. But when a concerned relative warns him that his relentless pace could send him to an early grave—just like his father—Dante takes an impulsive trip to the quiet mountain town of Creede, Colorado. He thought a short break would be enough to recharge his batteries. He never expected to fall for the town… or for Holly Garcia. Holly is fiercely independent and has spent ...

¿Experimentas sentimientos de ansiedad, frustración e impotencia con todos tus proyectos incompletos? Si es así, ha llegado el momento de vencer la parálisis por análisis, impulsar la productividad y poner en práctica un sistema probado para mejorar la motivación y la autodisciplina. En esta guía práctica, aprenderás estrategias eficaces para revertir los malos hábitos y superar el autosabotaje, para que puedas dejar de culparte por ser perezoso.

Swimming is her dream. Her determination to learn catches his eye. An offer of swimming lessons becomes dinner, but the appetizer is a crime scene. Leaving her wedding ring at a pawn shop, a dream vacation to the West Coast gives Shelby a chance to leave the past where it belongs. The next step is figuring out the rest of her life. But that life is soon to be in jeopardy when she accepts an offer from a handsome stranger. Playboy Noah doesn’t do commitment. It isn’t in his vocabulary. Until he meets a woman different from his usual. He decides on dinner as a good first step toward his ...

He came to the mountains for solitude. Instead, he found her. Bestselling thriller writer Landon Foster is on a self-imposed deadline, desperate to finish his latest book. Hoping for peace, quiet, and inspiration, he retreats to his cabin in Creede, Colorado. But when writer’s block tightens its grip, he takes a walk to clear his head—only to find himself lost in a sudden snowstorm. Genevieve Brooks knows these mountains better than anyone. A Creede native and seasoned hiker, she has no trouble navigating the treacherous trails. When she stumbles upon a lost stranger, she leads him to ...

In the battle for our emotional health, no one is coming to our rescue. First Responders pay a heavy toll for their years of service to our communities: a cost that is often paid at the expense of their peace, health, families, and sometimes their lives. The emotional health support systems that were in place to protect you were often, if not always, waiting for you to be broken before help was ever initiated. And as a result, we've just gone over the tipping point.

Love rugged, protective Mountain Men? Then don’t miss this irresistible romance from bestselling author Ava Grace! After a traumatic experience in Denver, Libby seeks refuge in the remote Colorado mountain town of Creede, hoping to heal in peace. The last thing she wants is attention—so when her gruff, brooding neighbor Mason makes it clear he wants nothing to do with her, she’s relieved. But danger has a way of catching up. And when her past comes crashing back, it’s Mason—silent, strong, and utterly untamed—who comes to her rescue. Mason has built a life of solitude, and he ...

Before the dictator, there was a boy in love. Before the wars, the hatred, and the bloodshed, there was a silent teenager who watched a girl walk by every day without ever saying a word. That boy was Adolf Hitler. That girl was Stefanie Rabatsch. How can an unspoken infatuation become a seed of darkness? This psychological portrait dives into one of the most disturbing emotional paradoxes of the 20th century: Hitler’s adolescent obsession with a young girl he never approached — and how that silent longing evolved into inner repression, romantic delusion, and eventual historical ...

Ten years ago, Derek made a decision that changed the rest of his life. He left behind the love of his life, Sofia, to pursue his dream. Now he’s built his empire. Consumed with regret, he returns to claim the one he left behind. He finds out that things aren’t how he expected them to be. He discovers truths about the one he loves, truths that have been hidden for ten years, from him. Will the truth set them free, or will it destroy them?

Mixing things up could make her Thanksgiving wonderful! Nurse Grace Comstock needed a date for Thanksgiving STAT. She never expected Dr. Nick Tucci, who volunteered at the free clinic where she worked, to offer to escort her. At the feast Nick convinced her family that he was her adoring boyfriend. Even Grace found herself falling under the handsome doctor’s spell. She soon finds herself wishing their pretend relationship might blossom into true love. Though Nick has fallen hard for Grace and wants her in his life for good, she’s reluctant to open her heart to him. The handsome doctor ...

She gave him everything. He walked away. Now he wants another chance. For three long years, Faith Anderson has regretted the night she fell hopelessly in love with Cooper Brown. It wasn’t just a one-night stand—it was the night she gave him her heart and her innocence. But Coop didn’t want her. Instead, he’s spent years drowning his grief in the arms of other women, while Faith has been forced to watch from the sidelines. Determined to move on, Faith finally opens her heart to someone new. But fate isn’t done with her yet—just when she thinks she’s found a man who can love her...

He’s her childhood best friend. She’s the reason he never stopped looking back. Can an old inn and a few love letters give them the future they were always meant to have? Ellie Harper has spent her life keeping Harper House—her family’s lakeside inn—afloat. But with repairs piling up and bookings dwindling, saving it feels impossible. The last thing she needs is Lucas Morgan, the boy who once swore he’d always be there… right before he left town without a word. Lucas never planned to stay away forever. Now a skilled restoration expert, he’s back for the summer—and ...

He came to destroy her world. She recoded his. Alaia Evans is a genius coder on the brink of her big break. Her interactive art installation is more than a thesis; it is the soul of her work. But on opening night, a ghost in the machine tears it all down, leaving her humiliated in a storm of glitched light and mocking laughter. The attack is surgical, personal, and it has a name: Griffin. As the university's resident hacker and digital enforcer, Griffin was supposed to put the ambitious new artist in her place. He expected a simple victory, but Alaia’s fiery defiance sparks a dangerous ...

Kaylee and Jenna have always been in the same class - until this year. Without Jenna by her side, Kaylee has a bad case of the first day blues. Will anything, or anyone, cheer her up?

His obsession was her ruin. Her submission was his. Nora Blake’s future is built on a foundation of scientific ambition. As a dedicated environmental science major, her path is clear, her goals meticulously planned. Nothing can stand in her way. Nothing except him. Her new stepbrother, Silas Ford, is a campus god and a cruel track star who delights in her misery. When he begins to systematically sabotage her academic presentations, Nora is pushed to the breaking point. Forced to share a dorm suite, his torment escalates into a dark, intimate warfare. He offers her a deal she cannot refuse...

His obsession was her ruin. Her submission was his. Nora Blake’s future is built on a foundation of scientific ambition. As a dedicated environmental science major, her path is clear, her goals meticulously planned. Nothing can stand in her way. Nothing except him. Her new stepbrother, Silas Ford, is a campus god and a cruel track star who delights in her misery. When he begins to systematically sabotage her academic presentations, Nora is pushed to the breaking point. Forced to share a dorm suite, his torment escalates into a dark, intimate warfare. He offers her a deal she cannot refuse...

A steamy M/M hookup becomes something deeper in this sweet-and-spicy, emotionally charged short read from the Private Encounters: Public Connections series. Francis is done with one-sided love stories. Tired of chasing unavailable men, he turns to a dating app on a whim—just to see what’s out there. Enter Orion: sexy, sincere, and unexpectedly bold. Their chemistry ignites instantly, both over text and across the table on their first real-world date. But when a toxic ex from Francis’s past crashes the evening, things take a sharp turn. Orion doesn’t back down—instead, he steps in ...

Pete the Kitty is almost ready for his first day of preschool! Preschoolers and little ones getting ready to go to preschool for the first time will enjoy cheering Pete the Kitty's fun entry to preschool. It's a big day for Pete the Kitty: his first day of preschool! He meets his cool teacher, sings a few fun songs, and even gets to paint. Who knew preschool could be so much fun? Just don't forget your groovy backpack and your yummy snack, Pete the Kitty!

The Pause Before the Text: Nervous Men, Honest Dating By Logan Carr Book 3 in The Steady Strength Library Dating doesn’t have to feel like a performance. Especially if you’re a quiet guy who leads with care. This book is for men who overthink their texts, replay conversations on a loop, and want real connection without pretending to be someone they’re not. Whether you’re dating after divorce, heartbreak, or a long relationship—you’ll find steady guidance here. With practical tools, real scripts, and gentle pacing strategies, The Pause Before the Text shows that vulnerability ...

Will the majestic piece of art that is hanging predominantly in Patrick Andersen’s home, lead them to his missing sister? He hopes so since he has no idea how to handle his other sister who is in the lawyer’s office with him.Livia Andersen was a woman who held her family together with a quiet smile and an iron will. Yet less than a week after her death only two of her four children attend the reading of her Last Will. Patrick, her younger son is there primarily to learn what he can from his mother’s lawyer about his youngest sister who has been missing since shortly after their ...