One life-changing night… Her Twin Baby Secret by Therese Beharrie Alexa Moore is the definition of empowered and independent. She runs her own successful business and she’s decided to start the family she’s always wanted—by herself! But after business rival Benjamin Foster comes to her rescue and pretends to be her boyfriend for a night, their earth-shattering kiss sparks Alexa’s desire to share much more with him… Can she find her happily-ever-after with this unexpected love? Their One-Night Twin Surprise by Karin Baine With her dreams of a longed-for family in tatters, air ambulance paramedic Izzy Fitzpatrick shares one night of comfort in the arms of best friend and colleague Dr. Cal Armstrong. One night that awakens a fierce yet undiscovered attraction…and leaves Izzy pregnant with twins! Heartbreakingly, Cal’s already lost the chance of being a father once…but can Izzy convince him to embrace a second chance at family? Previously published as Her Twin Baby Secret and Their One-Night Twin Surprise

Saving her babies… In labor, trapped in an elevator, Claudia Monticello grips Patrick Spencer's hand. Abandoned by her babies' father, she must rely on this handsome stranger's quick thinking and kindness to bring her twins safely into the world! A former obstetrician, Patrick won't let Claudia down. He might have vowed never to love again, but as he holds these adorable babies in his arms, Patrick finds he can't just walk away from them—or their strong and beautiful mother…

Amnesia cost the doctor two years of his life. Is this strange woman really his wife, and is he the father of her baby girl? Dr. Hugh Menton vanished for two unexplained years. Since he was found injured with no memory of that time, he’s picked up the pieces of his life, but something’s missing. Then waitress Meg Avery arrives at his medical clinic with her toddler daughter and a wild tale. She claims he’s her missing husband, a former drifter named Joe. Hugh’s paternal instincts kick in even before a DNA test proves the child is his. And he can’t deny a strong attraction to Meg. But they come from different worlds, and he’s nothing like the man she fell in love with. Even if they find the answers to Hugh’s disappearance, can these three people ever be a family? By the USA Today ​​​​​​​bestselling author of the Safe Harbor Medical series. “An excellent story, an excellent plot... I really like the way this author writes.”—A-Wish-Upon-a-Star, online reviewer

In this book Dr Christoph Bluth presents an original analysis of the build up of Soviet strategic forces from the death of Stalin to the SALT I agreement. The author is able to demonstrate how domestic priorities and internal power struggles account for the seeming inconsistencies of Soviet military and foreign policy.

Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn makes his triumphant return to the Star Wars(r) universe in this first of an epic new two-volume series in which the New Republic must face its most dangerous enemy yet--a dead Imperial warlord. The Empire stands at the brink of total collapse. But they have saved their most heinous plan for last. First a plot is hatched that could destroy the New Republic in a bloodbath of genocide and civil war. Then comes the shocking news that Grand Admiral Thrawn--the most cunning and ruthless warlord in history--has apparently returned from the dead to lead the Empire to a long-prophesied victory. Facing incredible odds, Han and Leia begin a desperate race against time to prevent the New Republic from unraveling in the face of two inexplicable threats--one from within and one from without. Meanwhile, Luke teams up with Mara Jade, using the Force to track down a mysterious pirate ship with a crew of clones. Yet, perhaps most dangerous of all, are those who lurk in the shadows, orchestrating a dark plan that will turn the New Republic and the Empire into their playthings. Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!

Paranormal Women's Fiction. Get ready for a roller coaster of emotions... Ella Turner (nee Yates) is going through a divorce in her forties that sees her without a home. Thankfully, her brother is allowing her to housesit his cabin in the woods, away from the prying eyes of drama and those who once knew her. But before she has a chance to settle into her new life in a small quiet town, her world is turned completely upside down when she lays eyes on a hot pizza delivery guy. Ella has to make the decision of her life: will she choose to stay in the small town and find her own path in life, or will she let Fate drag her into a world where nothing is considered normal anymore?

This edition provides a detailed account of the way Israel dealt with the Iraqi nuclear build up between its launch in 1974 and the destruction of the Tamuz I reactor on 7 June 1981.

What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay there… She was a free spirit who wouldn’t be tied down Until he convinced her to say “I do!” Kate Clark’s Las Vegas wedding trip wasn’t for her wedding. But a husband is what she found—and no memory of how it happened! Aidan Quindlin broke her heart in high school. And if she’s not careful, the tempting single dad and his precious little girl could do it again. Once she’s back in Savannah, she knows an annulment is the only way to protect herself. Then she learns she’s pregnant…

From friends to lovers... ...to becoming a family—of four! With her dreams of a longed-for family in tatters, air ambulance paramedic Izzy Fitzpatrick shares one night of comfort in the arms of best friend and colleague Dr. Cal Armstrong. One night that awakens a fierce yet undiscovered attraction…and leaves Izzy pregnant—with twins! Heartbreakingly, Cal’s already lost the chance of being a father once…but can Izzy convince him to embrace a second chance at family? “Karin Baine is a phenomenally talented writer of contemporary romances who writes books that are so poignant and well-written that they never fail to tug at the heartstrings…Midwife Under the Mistletoe, is another engrossing and compelling read that is heading straight for my keeper shelf.” — Goodreads “Intense, emotional and wonderfully romantic… I couldn’t bear to put down! A first-rate romance from a writer who gets better with every single book she writes, From Fling to Wedding Ring is another keeper from Karin Baine’s very talented pen.” — Goodreads

Is googly a metaphor for surprises of all sorts? Can hat tricks turn contrarian to transform into a metaphor for successive defeats? Where do you use umpire and referee as metaphors? Are they really two different metaphors? As you sprint towards the finish line, as the start line becomes a mere blur in the circuit of life, on which metaphor should be your focus? Why is your finish line only as good as your start line? How are these two metaphors connected? Is sprint a metaphor for any short and speedy spell of running? When are you likely to short circuit the circuit metaphor? Can stymie be a metaphor for frustrating your initiatives totally, stem and root? When does your food turn into a mulligan stew? How did the common defence strategy of sandbagging turn into a billiards metaphor? Marathon and steeplechase - which is a metaphor for endurance and which is a metaphor for perseverance? Is volley a metaphor for a hail of compliments? Should salvo surprise and sear to be a metaphor? When do you turn gambit into a weasel metaphor? Why should chequered be a metaphor for our basic life philosophy? Which pawn metaphor is extremely negative? When do you run the risk of stalemating the stalemate metaphor? When does stalemate on ground become a diplomatic checkmate? All metaphoric googlies! Springing nasty surprises and visiting you unannounced! Do not get caught off guard!! With Not the End of Metaphoric Madness, you need not feel checkmated. This book is sure to help you out of your metaphoric dilemmas. It will also assist you in upholding metaphoric propriety and ensure you do not commit a serious metaphoric faux pas.