Nicki Sosebee is not your typical romance heroine. She works hard and plays even harder, curses like a sailor, and loves a good time…all to protect her broken heart. Nicki’s ready to make a better life for herself—if only she can stay alive long enough to reap the rewards. Follow her adventures in the last four books of the series as she hunts down the bad guys and brings them down. Making News - Nicki’s sleepy hometown of Winchester is the kind of place that deals with two or three murders a year, not two or three a month, but a serial killer is making news by brutally murdering young adults in the most gruesome of ways. Nicki and her investigative blogger friend set out to solve the mystery, only to discover the corruption in their town reaches far and wide. When Nicki gets closer to discovering what’s going on, she meets unexpected resistance from all corners, leaving her unsure how to proceed. Bearer of Bad News - When Nicki loses someone close to her, she realizes that her investigative reporting is endangering not only herself but those she loves. Now she is forced to choose between walking away, just as many of her closest allies have urged her to do—or digging deeper to find the truth. When Nicki notices she’s regularly being followed, she knows her next move could be her last. How can she protect herself when she doesn’t know who she can trust anymore? Front Page News - Nicki is in the most dangerous spot she's ever been in. Now that she no longer has her protector, she's on her own. In her pursuit of justice, trying to bring down every corrupt person she knows in her beloved Winchester, she's made some headway—but, thanks to the likes of her main nemesis Montgomery and his hitman, it's between her and them...and they've got a lot more practice. Will Nicki survive this ultimate endgame or will she become another dead body making front page news, leaving Montgomery to keep running Winchester, business as usual? Bad Ass (prequel novella) - Nicki’s going to a wedding but she needs a plus-one. When her boyfriend isn’t able to accompany her, she asks her best friend Sean Ramsey, of course. How did Sean feel about her back then? Exactly when did he start to fall for her? If you like strong, sassy heroines and the hunky, rugged men they pine for in the backdrop of a small town hiding dark secrets, then you’ll love the Nicki Sosebee Stories!

Steamy contemporary romance author Jade C. Jamison’s “series full of twist and turns, action and adventure, all mixed with love and passion” (Goodreads reviewer Amy) is together for the first time in this complete collection, perfect for both new and longtime readers. Follow “funny, tough, sexy vixen” (Goodreads reviewer Sue) Nicki Sosebee, a woman trying to make a better life for herself as an investigative reporter and figuring out how to move on from her mostly unrequited lust for her best friend, motorcycle mechanic Sean Ramsey. He’s not willing to commit and she’s not ready for another broken heart. Danger, mystery, and plenty of steam follow Nicki as she tries to save her sleepy Colorado town and find her happily ever after…but not without a few bumps in the road first. “[W]hat probably hit me the most was just how quickly this first book flies by. It's definitely one of those ‘I can't put down’ and ‘read in one sitting’ type of books - the whole series is, really.” Backstage Blogs “This whole series has been leading up to this story [book #13] and it was worth every sleepless night I spent reading the previous books, the angst, and the tears… especially when I got to the epilogue. Oh, how happy that made me! I won’t say a word that will give anything away. Just know that it is all worth it. I promise. I want to grab every reader I know and tell them to start on this series!! Now! Today!!” Mary Lou, The Page Princess “I like that Nicki’s life isn’t perfect. She has job troubles, financial struggles, and her life isn’t always roses and sunshine. Her life is real. She faces real problems and real emotions and I love it! Jamison has created a world that is realistic but in such a way that you can’t wait to see what happens next. Her writing style is fluid and grounded in really knowing her characters. I continue to be a serious fan! Recommend! Recommend! Recommend!” Shannon, My Secret Book Spot “Jade definitely ups the bar in intrigue, danger, and HOTNESS!!” Elizabeth, Perusing Princesses

From bestselling author Jade C. Jamison comes a standalone contemporary romance that takes a fresh look at the May-December relationship... She said she would do anything to save him...but will it cause her to lose herself? What if she was wrong? What if Brandon Abbott is not who he says he is? Kimberly Cooper’s emotional compass has been off since her bitter divorce and the death of her oldest son, so when young soldier Brandon shows up at her door, she invites him to be part of her family’s life. He says he was friends with her deceased son… But things don’t seem to add up. And then, when she becomes sexually attracted to him, all bets are off. When her heart trumps her brain, will she know if she was wrong or will she learn the truth after it’s too late? WARNING: 18+ due to sexual situations, adult language, BDSM situations, and descriptions of torture

Political participation in authoritarian regimes is usually considered insignificant, or important only insofar as it promotes democracy. Turning this common wisdom on its head, Political Participation in the Middle East demonstrates the vitality, variety, and significance of political activism across the MENA region. Through an in-depth exploration of seven countries, the authors address how formal and informal political institutions create opportunities for participation in venues as varied as trade unions, civic associations, political parties, and elections. And, without losing sight of the fact that authoritarian regimes manipulate participation to reinforce their rule, they reveal ways in which citizens do benefit?by influencing decision-making, for example, or obtaining state resources. An engaging read for scholars and students, this work vividly illustrates how citizens matter in the politics of authoritarian regimes.

Nicki has come to realize that she can't fix everything wrong with the world, at least not by confronting the bad guys head on, so she intends to educate people by tackling one small problem at a time. Now, there's a woman running for city council who's growing a little too big for her britches and stirring up trouble in Winchester, dividing citizens into two clear sides-her side and the other-and Nicki plans to expose her for what she is...

"Up By Roots is a manual for landscape architects, architects, urban foresters, and planners who are designing, specifying, installing and managing trees in the built environment. Part One discusses basic soil science and tree biology and their relationship to healthy trees. Part Two explains the process of planning and implementing landscape designs to ensure healthy trees that can improve the quality of places where people live, work and play. The book contains numberous illustrations and data in graphic form to provide guidance in the design of healthy soils and trees."--Pub. desc.