“For realistic Western flavor, accuracy, power and passion, Janis Reams Hudson is one of the best. Apache Promise fulfills Western readers’ dreams.” —Romantic Times When Angela Barnes is captured and held hostage by the Apaches, she has no idea that the fate of a nation rests on her shoulders. She wants only her freedom—even if it means the fragile peace between settlers and the Apache tribe will be shattered once and for all. As an adopted member of the Apache, Matt Colton understands the devastation war would mean for his beloved tribe. But if Angela agrees to marry him—and never tell what happened to her—order can be kept. What starts as a marriage of convenience quickly turns into something more as sparks of passion ignite on ?their wedding night, and the promise of forever burns bright in their hearts.

"Every once in a while an author arrives with the rare talent to combine reality with romance. This is Janis Reams Hudson." —RT BOOK REVIEWS As soon as Maggie Randolph sets eyes on Alex Dillon, she knows she wants nothing to do with him. Being all too familiar with the life of a bull rider in the rodeo, she resists the undertow of temptation drawing her ever closer to the handsome cowboy. After just one look at green-eyed Maggie, Dillon realizes there may be some advantages to being stuck in Deep Fork, Oklahoma, since his injury temporarily put him out of the rodeo. But he quickly learns that her late husband was also in the rodeo and after he lost his life to a raging bull, Maggie vowed to never fall in love again, especially with another bull rider. Determined to tear down the wall shielding her fragile heart, Alex sets out to claim Maggie’s affections. But will he let go of a career he’s trained his whole life for to be with the woman he loves?

Serverless computing greatly simplifies software development. Your team can focus solely on your application while the cloud provider manages the servers you need. This practical guide shows you step-by-step how to build and deploy complex applications in a flexible multicloud, multilanguage environment using Apache OpenWhisk. You’ll learn how this platform enables you to pursue a vendor-independent approach using preconfigured containers, microservices, and Kubernetes as your cloud operating system. Michele Sciabarrà demonstrates how to build a serverless application using classical design patterns and the programming language or languages that best fit your task. You’ll start by building a simple serverless application hands-on before diving into the more complex aspects of the OpenWhisk platform. Examine how OpenWhisk’s serverless architecture works, including the use of packages, actions, sequences, triggers, rules, and feeds Learn how OpenWhisk compares to existing architectures, such as Java Enterprise Edition Manipulate OpenWhisk features using the command-line interface or a JavaScript API Design applications using common Gang of Four design patterns Use architectural design patterns such as model-view-controller to combine several OpenWhisk actions Learn how to test and debug your code in a serverless environment

Taken hostage by Indians, Angela is offered a way out by marrying rancher Matt Colton--in name only. But soon she realizes the sight of this rancher leaves her breathless and yearning for his searing touch.

". . . clever, poignant and absorbing tale of undying love and madness. Settle in for hours of reading pleasure!" —RT BOOK REVIEWS Jennifer Franklin can’t escape the strange and horrifying dream that has haunted her since childhood. So when that very dream comes alive on the pages of author Brett McCormick’s latest bestseller, she’s determined to find out what it all means. The attraction between Jennifer and Brett is instant and irresistible. Then, a twist of fate lands them in New Orleans and the two lovers are thrust into a battle that transcends time, for their love, and for their lives. In this wild, time-bending, and passionate story, even as the flames of their desire can’t be smothered by death, a fierce enemy from their past is determined to prove otherwise.

"Every once in a while an author arrives with the rare talent to combine reality with romance. This is Janis Reams Hudson."—RT BOOK REVIEWS Love is all they have, and it's all twenty-year-old Bess Dulaney thinks she needs from Hunter MacDougall. But Hunter knows he cannot provide Bess with the life she deserves, and his pride stands between them and the future they both desire. Then tragedy strikes, leaving Bess with no memories of her life or the man she wants to share it with. Suddenly, Hunter finds himself forced to put his faith in the passion that he can no longer deny. With one last chance at the love he has always longed for, Hunter must convince the girl who adored the boy he was to once again fall in love with the man he has become.

"A deep sense of family love, WARRIOR'S SONG is another masterpiece from this consummate storyteller."—RT BOOK REVIEWS Nineteen-year-old Brianna Flanigan has a fight on her hands, one that she intends to win. As head of the family since her parent’s death, she must keep the family ranch together, even as the most powerful and ruthless man in the county is determined to drive her out. One man has the courage to stand beside her and help her; a man called Wolf. He is a man without fear, a fierce loner, and he always takes what he wants. Before long, it's Brianna that he wants. He knows he doesn’t deserve the love of the Irish beauty, but the pull of desire is far too strong for even him to resist. Soon Wolf and Brianna form a union and stand shoulder-to-shoulder against their common foe. Will their love be strong enough to survive the vicious neighbor trying to steal her ranch? They will risk it all for love, family, and their home—all things Wolf has never known.