Instructed in fun. Schooled in love. After almost dying in an avalanche, Dax O’Donnell makes a promise to himself: get serious about life and his career. His playboy ways might be fun, but he needs to plan for his future. Applying to paramedic school has always been a dream, but is he smart enough to succeed? Lexi Henderson has loved Dax since joining the ski patrol team at Castle Ridge Resort. Knowing he’s a playboy, she’s kept her distance, but when he’s rescued from an avalanche she kisses him and sparks both of their desires. But he thinks she has a boyfriend—another playboy, and she keeps a major secret. Or two. Dax suggests fun lessons to turn Lexi’s quiet and rigid attitude around. But when fun turns to passion, he must ask, is she willing to make the playboy switch? In this secret identity tale, love overcomes secrets and lies. Other books in the series include The Romance Dance, The Christmas Match, The Flirtation Game, The Billionaire's Ploy, and The Heartbreak Contract. 5 of 5 STARS! "I was just going to take it for a test ride but once started couldn't stop."-Tammy 5 of 5 STARS! "Small town romance...HEA...ski patrollers. I can't wait to read more by the author."-Jason

The season for second chances. After heartache at a young age, single mother Danielle Marstrand has finally found her place in her hometown. A good job, a good home, a great daughter—nothing can sway her from her course until Luke Logan returns to their small Colorado mountain ski town. Champion skier Luke Logan is ready to return home to Castle Ridge, even if he’s not quite sure the town’s ready to welcome him. Especially his high school sweetheart Danielle. Nursing an injury that nearly ended his career, Luke’s struggling to get back more than his range of motion…he’s hoping returning to where his career began might help reignite the passion he’s lost. But instead of discovering his passion for skiing he discovered the daughter he never knew he had. Hurt that Danielle never told him about Brianna, Luke is determined to know his child. Danielle is reluctant to allow Luke in, fearing he’ll just leave again, but she’s willing to compromise when Luke suggests fake dating with Brianna tagging along. Why then, does a kiss for show feel oh so real? In this classic reunion story, love finds a second chance. Other books in the series include The Romance Dance, The Flirtation Game, The Playboy Switch, The Billionaire's Ploy, and The Heartbreak Contract. 5 of 5 STARS! "Second chance romance...never anticipating the hero's reaction..."-Cashmere 4 of 5 STARS! "Full of second chances, lies, longing, secrets, steamy moments and love."-Sairaika

Love on the dotted line. Self-made sports and entertainment agent Vivienne Tucker knows no one in the frozen town of Castle Ridge is going to melt her heart. No one can. She’s been on her own for too long and while her skin might appear soft, she’s as tough as nails. Paul Bradford is a devoted family man to his younger siblings, whose heart and life belong to the town he grew up in. He’s not used to taking time for himself or relationships, but after an anonymous one-night stand, he can’t forget the ice queen who heated at his touch and ignited a passion he thought he’d lost. Until the next day when he spies her kissing someone else. Vivienne never expected to see Paul again until she discovers he’s the older brother of her newest client. An older brother who doesn’t approve of her client’s career choice. An older brother who stirs up desire she’s tried so hard to forget. When her client is involved in a possibly career-ending accident, Vivienne and Paul must put aside their differences and work together. But what if working together makes them both re-think the heartbreak contract they’d agreed upon? The Heartbreak Contract is an introductory novella to the Castle Ridge series. Other books in the series include The Romance Dance, The Christmas Match, The Flirtation Game, The Playboy Switch, and The Billionaire's Ploy.

“Magisterial…Draws an elegant and illuminating parallel between the late-19th-century electrification of America and today’s computing world.” —Salon Hailed as “the most influential book so far on the cloud computing movement” (Christian Science Monitor), The Big Switch makes a simple and profound statement: Computing is turning into a utility, and the effects of this transition will ultimately change society as completely as the advent of cheap electricity did. In a new chapter for this edition that brings the story up-to-date, Nicholas Carr revisits the dramatic new world being conjured from the circuits of the “World Wide Computer.”

Castle Ridge—romance with heat and heart. Welcome to the small town of Castle Ridge where love takes you higher. Sweeping mountain vistas, large mansions, and gorgeous men line the streets. Romance is in the mountain air with these three full novels. The Romance Dance After being abandoned by his fiancée and his fans, former classical pianist Reed O’Donnell returns home to hide. Ex-ballerina Quinn Petrov moved to Castle Ridge to start a dance studio and put down roots. When she meets her secretive and sexy landlord, she’s intrigued but he always seems to be hiding behind a mask. When Reed’s younger brother begs him to help impress Quinn, he can’t say no. Using the musical language of love, he woos Quinn for his brother, but when his own mask slips will he reveal his secrets? In a slow sashay to desire, Quinn and Reed dance their way into each other’s hearts. The Christmas Match After heartache at a young age, single mother Danielle Marstrand has found her place in her hometown. A good job, a good home, a great daughter—nothing can sway her from her course. Champion skier Luke Logan is returning to where his career began to reignite the passion he’s lost. But instead of discovering his passion for skiing, he discovered the daughter he never knew he had. Danielle is reluctant to allow Luke in fearing he’ll leave again. To get to know his child, he suggests fake dating. If it’s pretend why then, does a kiss for show feel oh so real? In this classic reunion story, love finds a second chance. The Flirtation Game Celebrity chef Michael Marstrand returns to his hometown to star in a television show. What he doesn’t know is the sous chef expected to be named head chef and the reality program is called Kitchen Catastrophe. With contracts already signed, sous chef Isabel O’Donnell must work for the man she’s had a crush on since middle school. A man who’s stolen her job. With the hidden cameras rolling, Michael tries to make the day-to-day routine boring so Kitchen Catastrophe will never air, but between an interfering producer and the simmering attraction between Michael and Isabel the reality show has everything: drama, fights, and sex. In this best friend’s brother conflict, love isn’t all that’s cooking. 5 of 5 STARS! "The Flirtation Game was my introduction to not only a witty author, but a flirtatiously innovative series."-Isha 5 of 5 STARS! "Love it."-Jenny Other books in the series include The Playboy Switch, The Billionaire's Ploy, and The Heartbreak Contract.

A spicy workplace, dating app standalone novel by romantic comedy author Gia Stevens… Flirting with the sexy stranger on a dating app was easy. Finding out the sexy stranger is also the office playboy… I wasn't expecting that. They don't call Bennett Pierce the office playboy for nothing. The parade of women through his doorway makes me want to dry-heave. Sure, he looks like he strolled off the page of a male fashion magazine, but his personality is anything but desirable. But after catching my ex cheating on a dating app and Bennett witnessing my very public break up, his offer of margaritas is too hard to pass up. Tequila didn't make my clothes fall off, but it did lead to one scorching hot kiss. Instantly, I regret it but an unexpected message on the dating app distracts me from too much self-loathing. And when the friendly banter quickly turns into steamy flirting, Bennett Pierce is one swipe right forgotten. And when we finally meet, I realize… I've been flirting with the playboy. Flirting with the Playboy is a fast-paced, workplace, enemies to lovers romcom. Be prepared to laugh-out-loud one minute and swoon the next in this steamy standalone romantic comedy. Each book in the Harbor Highlands Series is set in the same world, guaranteed happily ever after, and perfect for fans of Meghan Quinn, Amy Daws, and Pippa Grant. Harbor Highlands Series: 1. Flirting with the Playboy 2. Flirting with the Enemy 3. Flirting with the Stranger 4. Flirting with the Bad Boy

War has finally come to the California Chapter of the Great Wolves M.C. Switch - When my old man turned rat, the club should have turned their back on me. They didn’t. They took me in and gave me a life. Now, in the middle of a club war, I was willing to give it back to protect my brothers. An easy choice, until I met Kitt. I’ve never wanted anything as much as I want her. Her lips. Those curves. But more than that, she’s got her broken parts and secrets, just like me. She tries to hide them but that only makes me want her more. Only my gut is telling me her secrets could get one of us killed. Switch falls for the one woman that could blow everything apart. Kitt - I grew up with no past. No family. No home. Every ounce of pain I‘ve suffered, I can lay at the feet of one man. The president of the Great Wolves M.C. I came to town looking for retribution. Instead, I found Switch. He blazed into my life, all swagger and ink and branded himself on me. First, I gave him my body. Then, he took my heart. I wasn’t looking for it. I never expected it. But, when he finds out what I’m really after, he’ll never forgive me. When that day comes, I’ll be lost for good. Switch is a smoldering standalone motorcycle club romance novel featuring the heartthrob outlaw bikers of the Great Wolves M.C. and the strong women who love them. Buy Switch today and take the sexiest ride of your life with the Great Wolves M.C. Book Themes MC Romance, Romantic Suspense, standalone full length romance novel, biker romance, motorcycle club romance series, action and adventure, possessive alpha male, strong female heroine, HEA, second chance romance

Newly single Abby Garrett offers Jonathan Morrow room and board as part of his pay to help rehab the fixer-upper she received as a divorce settlement. She thinks he’s safe because he’s gay, but Jonathan isn’t what he seems, and he’s determined to discover if Abby was a partner to her ex’s embezzlement. Contemporary Romantic Suspense by Justine Wittich; originally published by Belgrave House