Denise McDonald – författare

Blue Collar Baker In high school, Marissa Llewellyn had the hots for golden boy Jackson "Jax" Carlisles. So when he arrives at her bakery, yummier than ever, to investigate a series of break-ins, she can't help being reminded of the awkward girl she was. But that's not the reason she evades his questions…. Silver Spoon Sheriff Jax grew up as part of the Fort Worth country club set, but as the new chief of police, that's all behind him, much to the chagrin of his family. Though he may not remember Marissa, he can't stop thinking about the woman she's become–and the secret she's obviously keeping from him. A Recipe for Romance…or Disaster? Marissa is determined to help the homeless teen she caught breaking into her shop, even if that means lying to Jax. And when the sparks between her and the sexy sheriff ignite into a passionate affair, Marissa will have to choose between following the rules he upholds, and her own sense of justice.

The chapters in the book present in-depth examination of novice teachers’ experiences in Houston area schools during their first-through-third year of teaching. Their professional challenges and the unique conditions in which they must navigate their developing and sometimes fragile teacher identity are comprehensively explored.

The chapters in the book present in-depth examination of novice teachers’ experiences in Houston area schools during their first-through-third year of teaching. Their professional challenges and the unique conditions in which they must navigate their developing and sometimes fragile teacher identity are comprehensively explored.

The chapters in the book present in-depth examination of novice teachers' experiences in Houston area schools during their first-through-third year of teaching. Their professional challenges and the unique conditions in which they must navigate their developing and sometimes fragile teacher identity are comprehensively explored.

Psychology professor and pop culture junkie Ashley McKennitt didn't plan to end up in the middle of a murder investigation. But when her best friend Cait's recently promoted homicide detective brother wants to pick her brain, Ashley jumps at the chance to gain real world insight into psychopathic behaviors. That's her first mistake. While Detective Jesse Malone is busy trying to validate his theory that a recent murder is connected to an unsolved cold case, Ashley notices that two recent murders have something in common: it appears the killer staged each scene, as though leaving clues for the detectives to solve a riddle, and those clues seem to illustrate the lyrics of popular songs. Could her encyclopedic knowledge of music really help Detective Malone catch a killer? Ashley's ego says yes, and she's hooked. Misstep number two.By the time it's clear that a serial killer is prowling the streets of Sacramento, the clues left behind begin to hint at the next murder, and those murders start happening more frequently. While Detective Malone and his partner work frantically to find the killer and stop the rising body count, the killer starts a new game: stalking Ashley. Meanwhile, investigative journalist Cait is caught up in her own tangled mess involving a crooked Las Vegas casino owner suspected of money laundering, racketeering, and running a stolen car ring out of West Sacramento. The more it looks as though Cait's on-again, off-again boyfriend is somehow involved, the more determined Cait is to prove his innocence. As winter descends on the valley and the days grow shorter, Ashley and Cait find hope in short supply.

The chapters in the book present in-depth examination of novice teachers' experiences in Houston area schools during their first-through-third year of teaching. Their professional challenges and the unique conditions in which they must navigate their developing and sometimes fragile teacher identity are comprehensively explored.