Jennifer Hayward Bücher

'You stole my son from me, Gia.' Now she'll wear Di Fiore's ring!

He is impossible to resist! Hotel magnate Nate Brunswick’s faith in marriage was destroyed by his father. But in searching for the ring that his beloved grandfather has asked him to retrieve, Nate finds himself inconveniently engaged – to the alluring owner of the ring Mina Mastraintino! * Alessandro Di Sione is renowned for being unsentimental, but even he can’t deny his grandfather’s dream of retrieving a painting steeped in scandal. Yet the key to its return is Princess Gabriella…and Gabby is drawn to the man tortured by guilt from his past. * Divorce attorney to the stars Reed Hudson knows there’s no such thing as happily-ever-after. But red-headed stunner Lilah Strong walking into his office with an infant in her arms will put him to the test…

'I have a business proposition for you.' Sealed with a million-dollar ring!

Active serial audiences engage in distinct consumption strategies, including collaborative reading and influencing the production process. Hayward explores how these audiences navigate and interact with serial content, highlighting their role in shaping narratives and creators' approaches.

When Jared Stone's manifesto makes him public enemy number one, the only way out is to make Bailey an offer she can't refuse - a very public promotion to VP! Now, with a major deal on the line and tensions rising, can it be long before Jared and Bailey move from spreadsheets to bedsheets?

Spectacular illustrations rendered in oil paint, and a rhyming text that describes a tree’s activities from its roots to its branches, introduce young readers to the amazing activities that go on in a tree. Acorns nibbled by chipmunks, ants scurrying across a trunk, a spider spinning a web, leaves “breathing out air for all to breathe in”—everything adds up to a “busy tree” for all to “come and see.”

Just because you live in the city doesn’t mean you can't enjoy nature. This compact guide offers 52 nature-focused explorations, adventures, observations, and games that can help you and your child connect to nature while living in the city. While it may be hard to see nature through the traffic, buildings, and busyness of the city, there is still much of the natural world to explore when you turn your gaze to the cracks in the sidewalk, the trees on the street, or the green spaces that your city offers. Become an urban birder, make your own man vs. wild observations, and discover the not-so-hidden pockets of nature in your neighborhood. For children ages 4 to 8. Jennifer Ward is the author of I Love Dirt!, Let’s Go Outside!, and numerous children’s books, all of which present nature to kids. Learn more about her at jenniferwardbooks.com.

The challenge: take revenge for a decades-old injustice... Tycoon Alejandro Salazar will take any opportunity to expose the Hargrove family's crime against his--including accept the challenge to pose as their stable groom! His goal in sight, Alejandro cannot allow himself to be distracted by the gorgeous Hargrove heiress... Her family must pay, yet Alejandro can't resist innocent Cecily's fiery passion. And when their one night of bliss results in an unexpected pregnancy, Alejandro will legitimize his heir and restore his family's honor...by binding Cecily to him with a diamond ring!

Billionaire boss's festive seduction! Shy Chloe Russo is dreading her first Christmas running the family business. Working with Nico Di Fiore is the last straw! Once, Nico's kisses promised Chloe every sensual delight, until he coldly rejected her. Now, he's her very commanding, very arrogant boss! Control is paramount to Nico--after his father's bankruptcy lost him everything, nothing will distract him from succeeding. He's always kept a tight rein on his craving for Chloe, well-aware she alone has the power to disarm him. But now, unable to deny their connection, Nico is determined to reclaim control, and take Chloe as his own!