The Billionaire's Tennacious Boss Stephen Maxfield has the chance to save the business his father built, and only one woman stands in his way. With Duncan Enterprises crumbling, Stephen Maxfield knows that a lucrative building contract could be the ticket to saving the family company. He’s always been regarded as the unpredictable brother, and this time is no different. He’s prepared to do what he thinks is right—even if it means ousting his own father. Stephen faces another obstacle, however, in the form of Angelia Lopez, the gorgeous Duncan VP with her own plans to save the company. Angie Lopez has been groomed as Duncan’s successor, and she’s convinced that selling off pieces of the company is the way to save it. She’s busy making deals to break apart the business, while hoping that it brings together the Maxfield family. But when she comes up against Stephen Maxfield—all six feet eight inches of him—she’ll have to work harder than ever to keep her focus. Angie’s been burned by men in the past, and Stephen sets her aflame. Stephen has no time for romance, and Angie is on a dating time-out. But if the two can see beyond their business plans, they just may find they’re the perfect match. The Billionaire's Rebellious Lover Gabe Maxfield has sacrificed a lot for the family business, but the latest fire he’s asked to put out may be too hot for him to handle. Middle brother Gabe Maxfield has always been the dutiful son, working hard for his father’s construction business. He has no time for a personal life, and with Duncan Enterprises in trouble, he’s under more pressure than ever. An environmental group is targeting them and it’s up to Gabe to intervene. Making matters worse, the woman at the head of the protest is his brother’s radical yet captivating ex-girlfriend. After growing up in a family of stuffed shirts, Daisy Levine rebelled against corporate America, and now she’s set her sights on Duncan Enterprises. But when her ex’s clean-cut brother is sent in to negotiate, Daisy’s willing to make a deal. Gabe has a month to prove they’ve gone green, or she’ll go public with their lousy environmental record. And since he’s willing to please her, Daisy figures it can’t hurt to teach him to loosen up a little along the way. It doesn’t take long for them to realize they’ll have to meet in the middle to get what they want. They may come from opposite extremes, but if straitlaced Gabe and hot-headed Daisy can look beyond their differences, they just may strike the perfect balance. The Billionaire's Stubborn Lover Nathan and Carolina are prepared to make sacrifices for their families, but they’ll have to learn to let go of the past to embrace the future. Green architect Nathan Maxfield has always gone his own way. At 26, he’s been happy to let his older brothers take charge of their father’s construction company while he focused on environmentally friendly pursuits. With the business rebounding after a series of setbacks, now it’s up to Nathan to prove his worth. He’ll have to tame his risk-taking style to please a conservative new client, but he soon realizes his work will put a beautiful young mother in jeopardy. At 24 years old, Carolina Valdez has more on her plate than most women. Between her failed marriages, caring for her kids, and helping with her mother’s restaurant, she hardly has time for a personal life. When she learns the restaurant will be torn down to make way for new construction, she’ll have to work even harder to keep the business going. The architect is her soon-to-be brother-in-law, and Carolina expects a fight. Instead, she finds herself getting lost in Nathan’s hazel eyes. When Carolina and Nathan come together despite their differences, others start working to tear them apart. To find happiness, they’ll have to move on from the mistakes of their past.

Eddie and Andrew have dynamite chemistry. But Eddie is profoundly dyslexic, and Andrew lives to read. Andrew is pathologically disorganized, and Eddie likes things neat and clutter-free. Andrew is desperately ashamed of his hoarder father, and Eddie is embarrassed by his lack of education-secrets that could pull them apart even as a friend's tragedy brings them together. When Andrew's father's condition deteriorates and he nearly dies because of his compulsion, Eddie and Andrew must learn compassion begins with loving oneself.

The Billionaire's Ex-Wife Sam Jameson always gets what he wants and what he wants is his ex-wife. Sam views the world in black and white—a strong attitude that's earned him billions in the business world and an ex-wife in the real world. What Sam wants is to choose his own future, but to do this he must pass a test set out by his older brother, and CEO: onboard his wayward brother, Eddie. Sam accepts the challenge but isn't sure what to think when he learns that the woman he'd love and left is part of the test too. Sam has no trouble stoking their physical fire, but hot sex isn't going to be enough to heal the hurt he'd caused long ago. Sam isn't going to be dissuaded by her new found emotional wall. He helped her build it, and now he's going to knock it down. The Billionaire's Pregnant Fling This billionaire playboy has turned over a new leaf—just in time to become a new dad. Eddie Jameson has held the title of black sheep in the Jameson family for years. Creative, cocky and carefree, Eddie had a reputation for being the life of the party and a pain in the ass when it comes to following procedure. However, back in the flagship branch of the Jameson Agency, Eddie is proving himself to be a new man—someone worthy of his family's respect. Margot Dale is the daughter of one of Jameson Agency's most lucrative clients and the girl Eddie has been after for years. New leaf or not, he wants her—and how much harm could bringing the old Eddie back for one night do? When Margot and Eddie meet unexpectedly at a party, sparks fly and a childhood attraction rapidly becomes an adult sexcapade. Now Eddie's role in the company, and in his family, is on the line. Margot is pregnant and for the first time in her life, unsure of how to handle a situation. The one thing Margot and Eddie know they have is a connection—one that strengthens each other and sets off fireworks between the sheets. But they'll need to decide if love and marriage are really coming with their baby carriage. The Billionaire's Sexy Rival He wants to beat out the competition. But he never imagined the competition would be so tempting... William Jameson is a born leader. Strong, efficient, and with a special talent for knowing exactly what turns people on—it's no surprise that he's the CEO of the billion-dollar Jameson Ad Agency. He's always had his choice of client—that is until a boutique agency called Wildflower sprouts up like a weed in his perfectly manicured world, stealing the last three jobs out from under him. It's hard not to be attracted to the free-spirited owner. Her mind and body are exactly what his heart wants...it's too bad his goal is to crush her as competition. Forced by the client into teaming up, William and Poppy are about to find that while their leadership styles don't mix, romance is one subject they agree on. A smoldering kiss for the cover of a book kicks off an affair that's hotter than the bestsellers they want to advertise. When it's made clear that only one of them can walk away with the contract, they'll need to decide what's more important: the job or their love.

Two dudes walk into a bookstore... Tristan knows he's got issues. His latest ex-girlfriend knows it too. He can't blame her for dumping him-even though she gets her brother to do it for her. Since he can't stop staring at said brother's package, he figures it's about time to put a label on those issues. He likes guys. He heads to a local bookstore with what he's sure is a foolproof plan to find someone to show him what he's been missing. But who should crash his little adventure? Officer Michael Truax, who gave him a really expensive ticket back in high school for skateboarding without a helmet. Michael has been trying to catch Tristan for years...to give him a second ticket. Suddenly faced with "Sparky," all grown up and looking to get laid, Michael's protective instinct kicks in-and presents him with an opportunity that's hard to resist. After all, the kid must know what he's getting into, so why not? But when a man with a plan connects with a man with a hunger, the result is nothing short of explosive. This book has been previously published. Warning: Contains high-octane hair, a clawfoot bathtub, and a story that will make you believe in love at first sight. Okay, second sight, but who's counting?

Essays by various authors detailing the richness of music that has emanated from Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee and Kentucky since the 1700's.

Gabe Maxfield has sacrificed a lot for the family business, but the latest fire he’s asked to put out may be too hot for him to handle. Middle brother Gabe Maxfield has always been the dutiful son, working hard for his father’s construction business. He has no time for a personal life, and with Duncan Enterprises in trouble, he’s under more pressure than ever. An environmental group is targeting them and it’s up to Gabe to intervene. Making matters worse, the woman at the head of the protest is his brother’s radical yet captivating ex-girlfriend. After growing up in a family of stuffed shirts, Daisy Levine rebelled against corporate America, and now she’s set her sights on Duncan Enterprises. But when her ex’s clean-cut brother is sent in to negotiate, Daisy’s willing to make a deal. Gabe has a month to prove they’ve gone green, or she’ll go public with their lousy environmental record. And since he’s willing to please her, Daisy figures it can’t hurt to teach him to loosen up a little along the way. It doesn’t take long for them to realize they’ll have to meet in the middle to get what they want. They may come from opposite extremes, but if straitlaced Gabe and hot-headed Daisy can look beyond their differences, they just may strike the perfect balance.

Stephen Maxfield has the chance to save the business his father built, and only one woman stands in his way. With Duncan Enterprises crumbling, Stephen Maxfield knows that a lucrative building contract could be the ticket to saving the family company. He’s always been regarded as the unpredictable brother, and this time is no different. He’s prepared to do what he thinks is right—even if it means ousting his own father. Stephen faces another obstacle, however, in the form of Angelia Lopez, the gorgeous Duncan VP with her own plans to save the company. Angie Lopez has been groomed as Duncan’s successor, and she’s convinced that selling off pieces of the company is the way to save it. She’s busy making deals to break apart the business, while hoping that it brings together the Maxfield family. But when she comes up against Stephen Maxfield—all six feet eight inches of him—she’ll have to work harder than ever to keep her focus. Angie’s been burned by men in the past, and Stephen sets her aflame. Stephen has no time for romance, and Angie is on a dating time-out. But if the two can see beyond their business plans, they just may find they’re the perfect match.

Ten stories from the Tales of a Thousand and One Nights, including the well-known ones of Aladdin and the lamp, Ali Baba and the forty thieves, and Sinbad the sailor.