Samantha Cole – författare

This insightful book offers a rich collection of practice stories written by forty-eight psychological professionals working in neonatal care in the UK, illuminating the compassionate human endeavour of holding distress as families and teams navigate the storms of neonatal care. Through diverse voices, including clinical and counselling psychologists, child and adult psychotherapists, counsellors and psychological wellbeing practitioners, these evocative narratives reveal what it means to bring forth and hold stories that make sense of overwhelming experiences for others.Organised across four thematic sections—exploring the 'what?', 'how?', 'where?' and 'who?' of neonatal psychological practice—the book weaves together first-person narratives, reflective pieces and conversations with conceptual commentaries that provide theoretical and empirical context. Chapters address the nature of psychological intervention during ongoing trauma, the therapeutic processes of holding and containment, clinical and ethical dilemmas arising from positioning within multidisciplinary teams, and the mutual influence between practitioners' selves and their work. Topics span transitioning into parenthood, neonatal loss and trauma, parent-infant relationships, staff support, personal and professional boundaries and experiences of leadership, offering both anchor and compass for this rapidly evolving field.Written with accessibility in mind, this book assumes no background in psychological training and speaks to a wide readership: psychological professionals seeking to learn about or deepen their neonatal practice; allied health professionals, nurses, medics and other multidisciplinary team members wanting to understand their colleagues' roles; parents and families who have experienced neonatal care; and anyone interested in discovering what psychological professionals can offer within the neonatal system. By celebrating diverse approaches, this anthology of creativity, connection and courage opens up new possibilities for practice while honouring the complex reality of this profoundly human work. Additional resources that support readers' reflection on and engagement with the stories, including a read-along guide, are available as an eResource on the book's online profile, on the Routledge website.

This insightful book offers a rich collection of practice stories written by forty-eight psychological professionals working in neonatal care in the UK, illuminating the compassionate human endeavour of holding distress as families and teams navigate the storms of neonatal care. Through diverse voices, including clinical and counselling psychologists, child and adult psychotherapists, counsellors and psychological wellbeing practitioners, these evocative narratives reveal what it means to bring forth and hold stories that make sense of overwhelming experiences for others.Organised across four thematic sections—exploring the 'what?', 'how?', 'where?' and 'who?' of neonatal psychological practice—the book weaves together first-person narratives, reflective pieces and conversations with conceptual commentaries that provide theoretical and empirical context. Chapters address the nature of psychological intervention during ongoing trauma, the therapeutic processes of holding and containment, clinical and ethical dilemmas arising from positioning within multidisciplinary teams, and the mutual influence between practitioners' selves and their work. Topics span transitioning into parenthood, neonatal loss and trauma, parent-infant relationships, staff support, personal and professional boundaries and experiences of leadership, offering both anchor and compass for this rapidly evolving field.Written with accessibility in mind, this book assumes no background in psychological training and speaks to a wide readership: psychological professionals seeking to learn about or deepen their neonatal practice; allied health professionals, nurses, medics and other multidisciplinary team members wanting to understand their colleagues' roles; parents and families who have experienced neonatal care; and anyone interested in discovering what psychological professionals can offer within the neonatal system. By celebrating diverse approaches, this anthology of creativity, connection and courage opens up new possibilities for practice while honouring the complex reality of this profoundly human work. Additional resources that support readers' reflection on and engagement with the stories, including a read-along guide, are available as an eResource on the book's online profile, on the Routledge website.

Come fall in love with the Malone brothers of Whisper!She spent years crushing on him. Now she's all grown up—and impossible to ignore.FBI agent Sean Malone thought returning to Whisper, North Carolina, would be a chance to reconnect with family and enjoy life at a slower pace. Instead, he finds himself face-to-face with Grace Whitman, the tomboy who once followed him and his brothers everywhere. Only Grace isn't a kid anymore. She's smart, successful, beautiful, and stirring up feelings Sean never expected.Opening a business in the coastal town where she spent her childhood summers feels like the fresh start Grace has been searching for. Reconnecting with Sean is an unexpected bonus—one that quickly rekindles the feelings she's carried for years.As Sean and Grace grow closer, the investigation into a serial killer takes an increasingly disturbing turn. With local law enforcement stretched thin, Sean is drawn deeper into the hunt for a killer before another woman disappears. But when the case collides with his personal life, he'll have to risk everything to protect the future he's only just begun to imagine.Can Sean stop a killer before it's too late, or will the woman he's finally ready to claim be taken from him forever?Perfect for Readers Who Enjoy:Childhood Friends to LoversSmall Town RomanceProtective FBI HeroStrong HeroineBeach Town SettingSerial Killer SuspenseTomboy Grows UpSteamy RomanceRace Against TimeLaw Enforcement RomanceRomantic Suspense The Malone Brothers Series:Her Secret: Book 1 (KC & Moriah)Her Sleuth: Book 2 (Sean & Grace)Her Savior: Book 3 (Brian & Tess)*This story is also published under the title Seaside Sanctuary by Sheridan Cole (©2026). The Sheridan Cole edition presents a sweeter, closed-door version of the same novel with refreshed narrative and dialogue. Both editions, published by Suspenseful Seduction Publishing, share the same storyline, with differences in language and on-page intimacy."e;Steamy and suspenseful, with a couple to root for and an evil villain to hate, The Devil's Spare Change is the kind of romantic suspense I love to read!"e;--NYT Bestselling Author Christy Reece ***Former title: The Devil's Spare Change. No new content added.

Some encounters start with hello. Theirs started with a gun...Navy SEAL KC expected four weeks of peace and quiet at his uncle's beach house. Instead, he walks through the front door to find a frightened woman pointing a gun at his chest.Moriah has spent months running from people who want her dead. Desperate to stay alive, she's built her life on half-truths and false identities. She tells KC just enough to earn his sympathy—but not enough to reveal the danger she's really facing.As reluctant housemates, the two form an uneasy alliance. Determined to help, KC begins teaching Moriah how to protect herself. The more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to ignore the attraction growing between them. But trust is difficult when secrets stand between them.When Moriah's past finally catches up with her, KC must decide whether he can forgive the lies and fight for the future they've begun to build.To stay means risking everything. To run means losing the only man who's ever made her feel safe.Perfect for Readers Who Enjoy:Forced proximityAlpha military heroWoman on the runReluctant housematesProtector romanceFake identitySmall-town romanceBeach house settingDangerous meet cuteTrust issuesPast catches upSteamy romanceHEA guaranteedMalone Brothers series:Her Secret (Book 1)Her Sleuth (Book 2)Her Savior (Book 3) "e;What a delight to discover Samantha A. Cole's Malone Brothers! I devoured this book and am amazed to learn this was her first novel—ever. I'm reading the second book now and am going to be watching for more of Samantha's brand of sexy romantic suspense in the future!"e; ~ USA Today Bestselling Romance Author Kallypso Masters ****This story is also published under the title Seaside Strangers by Sheridan Cole (©2026). The Sheridan Cole edition presents a sweeter, closed-door version of the same novel with refreshed narrative and dialogue. Both editions, published by Suspenseful Seduction Publishing, share the same storyline, with differences in language and on-page intimacy. ***Former title: Take the Money and Run. No new content added.