The Soldier's Gift The holidays are right around the corner, but Captain Jake Tanner is struggling to find Christmas cheer. Having survived a devastating attack overseas, he has emotional scars that run deep. When Jake meets beautiful widow Emma Langford, his heart is unprepared for the feelings she inspires. Training service dogs has taught Emma to recognize those in need. She wants to show Jake that a four-legged companion is the best therapy, but she's afraid that the closer she gets, the more her own wounds are revealed. Together, Jake and Emma will discover it takes a different kind of bravery to open themselves to love—and to healing. Caring Canines: Loving and loyal, these dogs mend hearts.

Christmas brings dogs, kids…and romance Her Holiday Hero by Margaret Daley Captain Jake Tanner is struggling to find Christmas cheer. Having survived a devastating attack overseas, he has emotional scars that run deep. Widow Emma Langford wants to show Jake that a four-legged companion is the best therapy, but she’s afraid that the closer she gets, the more her own wounds will be revealed… Lone Star Holiday by Jolene Navarro Lorrie Ann Ortega will never be the kind of woman who would make a good wife for handsome widowed pastor John Levi. But when she agrees to be nanny to his two sweet daughters, she can’t keep herself from dreaming that a man like John could one day love her. Can a prodigal daughter turn into a pastor’s wife for Christmas?

This is a new improved edition, published with a new cover and edits to improve readability and correct a few pesky errors. Features a brave woman with a battered heart resistant to love, a sexy protective hero, a sweet cherub looking for a mommy—and a matchmaking grandma from the afterlife. You’ll encounter steamy encounters and graphic language as they slide into their HEA! She hides behind her broken heart... Natalie suffered a loss no mother should ever have to, and came out the other side vowing to keep her fractured heart locked away forever. Back in the magical town she grew up in, her plans to hide away in her gram’s now empty home are foiled when a little girl suddenly appears on her porch, followed by the man she’d spent a week with years ago while standing vigil at her cousin’s hospital bed. A man she’d held in her heart ever since. As her gaze locks on those gunmetal gray eyes, recognition is instantaneous—and the attraction as electric as ever. He’d fallen under her spell years ago… Zach couldn’t believe someone would snap at his little girl just because she’d suggested turning on Christmas lights. When he bounds up his new neighbor’s porch steps to retrieve Belle, he comes face to face with the woman who’d burrowed into his mind and heart years ago—a woman he’d not been able to forget—and was shocked at the pain and sadness still radiating from the depths of her beautiful eyes. Will she allow him to prove to her not all men have evil intentions, and open her heart to loving her holiday hero?

Britt Davis is ready for the fight of her life. Her snake of an ex-husband just filed for custody of their nine-month-old son, and come hell or high water, she will keep her baby. But she wouldn't have a future to give her precious Dillon if it weren't for the stranger who risked his life to save her. Then her gratitude is shattered when she comes face-to-face once again with her hero…her ex's lawyer? Quentin Ross knows there's something not right about the important custody case dropped suddenly in his lap. Who would take a baby away from his mother right before Christmas? Now his career is on the line, but so is Britt's love and respect. What's a hero to do?

Interdisciplinary manual analyzes the roots of racism through lessons and readings by numerous educators. Issues such as tracking, parent/school relations, and language policies are addressed along with readings and lessons for pre- and in-service staff development. All levels.

"Category: inspirational"--Page 4 of cover.

An inspiring story of friendship and survival between two unlikely people--a homeless, disabled vet and a mother with two young children.