1. Catch Your Breath As kids they steered clear of one another. That was then—this is now. As a dedicated reporter, Moira O'Leary has access to Chicago's swankiest affairs. With her confidence and style, she blends right in with the elite crowd. But when her childhood crush starts popping up at posh events, she struggles to keep her cool. Undercover cop Jimmy O'Malley has always tried to avoid his best friend's little sister. Something about Moira spelled trouble. Just as their chemistry ignites, Moira gets dangerously close to his investigation. Now, it's up to Jimmy to keep her safe. Can childhood crushes lead to breathless desire? 2. Just a Taste Grief brought them together. Will love seal the deal? Still reeling from her father’s death, Carmen Delgado has no idea what it means to have dreams of her own. But when sexy Liam O’Leary inherits a share in her dad’s successful food truck, Carmen is suddenly free to explore her life—never expecting Liam to provide a tempting path. His Irish charm can be irresistible. After just a taste, will Carmen find what she didn’t realize she needs? 3. Hold Me Close Taming a spirited, fun-loving O'Leary may be harder than he realized... After more than a year in Ireland, Maggie O'Leary is finally coming back to Chicago with a plan for her future. Confronting the tragedy that destroyed her is her first step. Luckily, her best friend, Shane Callahan, is her biggest support—and lovable in a way she doesn’t remember. Shane will do anything to protect Maggie. But when Maggie boldly tells him that she wants him to help her conquer her final fear—sex—Shane knows a single night together won't be possible. The idea of a spirited Maggie in his bed is everything, but will she believe he wants her heart, too?

This box set includes the first 3 O'Learys books: 1. More Than This A sexy bartender stirs up a daily lesson plan for an adventurous teacher... With a list of challenges, Quinn embarks on some life-altering fun. After a few disastrous attempts, Quinn’s ready to give up—until sexy bartender Ryan O’Leary offers his assistance. Will the bartender quench Quinn’s thirst by mixing up more than she ever imagined? 2. A Good Time Can freedom mean forever? Freedom is paramount for Indy Adams. The last thing she needs is to be tied down. Griffin Walker’s reputation as a ladies’ man has put him in a bad light as he tries to get his charitable foundation off the ground. An unplanned pregnancy may lead them both to a life they never expected. Will Griffin get his chance to show Indy more than a good time? 3. Something to Prove Business...and pleasure Determined to show her father she’s capable of running the family business, Elizabeth Brannigan sets out to save a failing Chicago bar. Colin O’Leary wants to show his family that they can count on him and that he’s responsible enough to own a bar of his own. And Elizabeth just might be the saving grace he’s always needed. Can they mix a little business and pleasure or will the merger destroy everything?

Introduce your students to these award-winning books with these engagin teaching guides. Each guide includes an author biography, background information, summaries, thought-provoking discussion questions, as well as creative, cross-curricular activities and reproducibles that motivate students. For use with Grades 4-8.

"[These volumes] are endlessly absorbing as an excursion into cultural history and national memory."--Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.