Nerd Gone Wild

Nerd Gone Wild
Author: Vicki Lewis Thompson
Publisher: Ocean Dance Press
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2022-03-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1946759082

She's giving him the cold shoulder… Porcupine, Alaska was the last place on earth Mitchell Carruthers wanted to end up. Scratch that. Stuck at heiress Ally Jarrett’s side as a personal assistant was the last place. Porcupine boasts its share of wacky locals, but he’s more concerned about the man Ally’s scheduled to meet—her lowlife, two-faced uncle, who reeled Ally in by promising to help build her photography career. His real goal is duping her out of her inheritance. Her uncle’s brought along a world famous photographer to mentor Ally, but the woman’s a sexual predator who gives Mitchell chills. Unfortunately, being in close quarters with Ally is giving him chills of a very different kind. When a blizzard blows through town, trapping them in their adjoining rooms, their relationship suddenly goes from glacial to global warming. But with so much at stake, a distraction, no matter how tempting, could cost them their lives. From the NYT bestselling author who brought you charming werewolves and sexy cowboys. If you like laugh-out-loud romantic adventures where the courageous and ingenious nerd gets the girl, you'll love the Nerd Series. THE NERD SERIES The books in this series are standalone romances and can be read in any order. Nerd in Shining Armor (Jack & Genevieve) The Nerd Who Loved Me (Harry & Lainie) Nerd Gone Wild (Mitch & Ally) Gone with the Nerd (Flynn & Zoe) Talk Nerdy to Me (Charlie & Eve) Nerds Like It Hot (Lex & Gillian) My Nerdy Valentine (Will & Amanda)

Nerds

Nerds
Author: David Anderegg
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2011-03-03
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1101479140

A lively, thought-provoking book that zeros in on the timely issue of how anti-intellectualism is bad for our children and even worse for America. Why are our children so terrified to be called "nerds"? And what is the cost of this rising tide of anti-intellectualism to both our children and our nation? In Nerds, family psychotherapist and psychology professor David Anderegg examines why science and engineering have become socially poisonous disciplines, why adults wink at the derision of "nerdy" kids, and what we can do to prepare our children to succeed in an increasingly high-tech world. Nerds takes a measured look at how we think about and why we should rethink "nerds," examining such topics as: - our anxiety about intense interest in things mechanical or technological; - the pathologizing of "nerdy" behavior with diagnoses such as Asperger syndrome; - the cycle of anti-nerd prejudice that took place after the Columbine incident; - why nerds are almost exclusively an American phenomenon; - the archetypal struggles of nerds and jocks in American popular culture and history; - the conformity of adolescents and why adolescent stereotypes linger into adulthood long after we should know better; and nerd cultural markers, particularly science fiction. Using education research, psychological theory, and interviews with nerdy and non-nerdy kids alike, Anderegg argues that we stand in dire need of turning around the big dumb ship of American society to prepare rising generations to compete in the global marketplace. Watch a QuickTime trailer for this book.

Gawky

Gawky
Author: Margot Leitman
Publisher: Seal Press
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2013-05-07
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1580054781

Chronicles the comedienne's experiences as a tall, awkward youth, to which she attributes her development of a thick skin and sense of humor.

It's Christmas, Cowboy

It's Christmas, Cowboy
Author: Vicki Lewis Thompson
Publisher: Ocean Dance Press
Total Pages: 73
Release: 2021-11-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1638039542

Giving Christmas a second chance... Wrangler Tucker Rankin never forgot the kiss he stole from Lacey Evans ten years ago. But a bad boy had no business getting involved with an honor student. Now a Christmas Eve blizzard has forced him to take refuge in a cabin Lacey planned to share with her cheating boyfriend. Tucker's cleaned up his act, but he's still not good enough for her. Not even as her rebound guy. Tucker's hot kiss had overwhelmed Lacey at seventeen, but she's not that innocent girl anymore. And since her ex has revealed his true colors, she's happy to be rid of the jerk. Tucker's arrival is an unexpected gift, especially since he's not into the holly jolly any more than she is. Why not celebrate each other, instead? Saddle up for the Sons of Chance series! Steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you The Buckskin Brotherhood of Apple Grove, Montana. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you'll love meeting the residents of the Last Chance Ranch. SONS OF CHANCE The books in this series are standalone romances and can be read in any order. What a Cowboy Wants (Nick & Dominique) A Cowboy's Temptation (Gabe & Morgan) Claimed by the Cowboy (Jack & Josie) Should've Been a Cowboy (Alex & Tyler) Cowboy Up (Clay & Emily) Cowboys Like Us (Logan & Caro) It's Christmas, Cowboy (Tucker & Lacey) It's About Time, Cowboy (Hutch & Katrina) Count on a Cowboy (Wyatt & Olivia) The Way to a Cowboy's Heart (Matthew & Aurelia) Trust in a Cowboy (Rafe & Meg) Only a Cowboy Will Do (Nash & Bethany) Wild About the Cowboy (Luke & Naomi) Cowboys and Angels (Trey & Elle) A Last Chance Christmas (Ben & Molly)

Blowing the Cowboy's Mind

Blowing the Cowboy's Mind
Author: Vicki Lewis Thompson
Publisher: Ocean Dance Press
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2024-05-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1638039208

He’ll give her a baby but not his heart… A failed marriage spurs Trent Armstrong to start fresh at Rowdy Ranch, the boisterous family compound his brother Dallas calls home. Riding, mucking out stalls and bartending at the town’s watering hole leave him no time for socializing, which is how he wants it. But offering a ride home to slightly tipsy Brit Powers takes an unexpected turn when she decides he’s the commitment-phobic baby-daddy she didn’t know she needed. All Brit’s friends are getting married and having babies. She wants a baby too, but her parents’ divorce left her wary of walking down the aisle. On the eve of her thirty-first birthday, the ticking of her biological clock is deafening. When she discovers Trent longs for a kid but has sworn off marriage, she sees a golden opportunity to have her cake and eat it, too…especially if romance is off the table. Can love triumph over two people who don’t believe in it? Saddle up for the fun-filled Rowdy Ranch series! Steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you the Buckskin Brotherhood of Apple Grove, Montana. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you’ll love meeting the McLintocks of Rowdy Ranch. ROWDY RANCH The books in this series are standalone romances and can be read in any order. Having the Cowboy's Baby (Beau & Jess) Stoking the Cowboy's Fire (Cheyenne & Kendall) Testing the Cowboy's Resolve (Marsh & Ella) Rocking the Cowboy’s Christmas (Bret & Molly) Roping the Cowboy’s Heart (Clint & Tyra) Tempting the Cowboy’s Sister (Dallas & Angie) Craving the Cowboy’s Kiss (Gil & Faye) Heating Up the Cowboy’s Christmas (Andy & Desiree) Wrangling the Cowboy’s Dreams (Lucky & Oksana) Blowing the Cowboy’s Mind (Trent & Brit)

Cowboys Like Us

Cowboys Like Us
Author: Vicki Lewis Thompson
Publisher: Ocean Dance Press
Total Pages: 173
Release: 2021-07-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1638039666

When love means saying goodbye… After a career ending sports injury, Logan Carswell retreats to a small Wyoming town to heal mind and body. But his short-term solution hits a snag when he meets sexy bartender Caro Davis. She’s everything he’s ever wanted. A generous lover. A loyal friend. But she’s firmly planted in a place he’ll never call home. Tending bar at the Spirits and Spurs suits Caro just fine. She’s a small-town girl who isn’t about to leave Shoshone or her ailing grandmother. Not even for the kindest, hottest man she’s ever met. He’s ditched his big-city clothes for cowboy duds, but the change is temporary. And every moment they share brings her closer to heartbreak… Saddle up for the Sons of Chance series! Steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you The Buckskin Brotherhood of Apple Grove, Montana. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you’ll love meeting the residents of the Last Chance Ranch. SONS OF CHANCE The books in this series are standalone romances and can be read in any order. What a Cowboy Wants (Nick & Dominique) A Cowboy's Temptation (Gabe & Morgan) Claimed by the Cowboy (Jack & Josie) Should've Been a Cowboy (Alex & Tyler) Cowboy Up (Clay & Emily) Cowboys Like Us (Logan & Caro) It's Christmas, Cowboy (Tucker & Lacey) It's About Time, Cowboy (Hutch & Katrina) Count on a Cowboy (Wyatt & Olivia) The Way to a Cowboy's Heart (Matthew & Aurelia) Trust in a Cowboy (Rafe & Meg) Only a Cowboy Will Do (Nash & Bethany) Wild About the Cowboy (Luke & Naomi) Cowboys and Angels (Trey & Elle) A Last Chance Christmas (Ben & Molly)

Sweet-Talking Cowboy

Sweet-Talking Cowboy
Author: Vicki Lewis Thompson
Publisher: Ocean Dance Press
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2020-02-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1946759821

He’s roped in by a runaway bride! When Lucy Patterson shows up at the Buckskin Ranch with no groom, Matt Ramsey’s in a fix. Six years ago she gave him her heart. He sent her away. He was wrong for her then. He’s wrong for her now. But the years have fanned the flames... Saddle up for the first book in the Buckskin Brotherhood series! Steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you the McGavin Brothers of Eagles Nest, Montana. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you’ll love meeting the Buckskin Brotherhood! THE BUCKSKIN BROTHERHOOD The books in this series are standalone romances and can be read in any order. Sweet-Talking Cowboy (Matt & Lucy) Big-Hearted Cowboy (Jake & Millie) Baby-Daddy Cowboy (CJ & Isabel) True-Blue Cowboy (Nick & Eva) Strong-Willed Cowboy (Rafe & Kate) Secret-Santa Cowboy (Leo & Fiona) Stand-Up Cowboy (Garrett & Anna) Single-Dad Cowboy (Zeke & Nell) Marriage-Minded Cowboy (Teague & Val) Gift-Giving Cowboy (Sky & Penny)

Strong-Willed Cowboy

Strong-Willed Cowboy
Author: Vicki Lewis Thompson
Publisher: Ocean Dance Press
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2020-10-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1946759902

Denied by his bride... Wrangler Rafe Banner proposed to ranch cook Kate Gifford two months ago. Her refusal destroyed their friendship. Now Kate’s wealthy aunt will put her little sister through medical school, but there’s a catch. Kate must get married and Rafe’s her only hope. Will he agree to a marriage of her convenience? Rafe’s determined to step up and be the friend Kate needs. It’s gonna hurt like hell. Saddle up for the fun-filled Buckskin Brotherhood series! Steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you The McGavin Brothers of Eagles Nest, Montana. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you’ll love meeting the Buckskin Brotherhood. THE BUCKSKIN BROTHERHOOD The books in this series are standalone romances and can be read in any order. Sweet-Talking Cowboy (Matt & Lucy) Big-Hearted Cowboy (Jake & Millie) Baby-Daddy Cowboy (CJ & Isabel) True-Blue Cowboy (Nick & Eva) Strong-Willed Cowboy (Rafe & Kate) Secret-Santa Cowboy (Leo & Fiona) Stand-Up Cowboy (Garrett & Anna) Single-Dad Cowboy (Zeke & Nell) Marriage-Minded Cowboy (Teague & Val) Gift-Giving Cowboy (Sky & Penny)

The McGavin Brothers Boxed Set

The McGavin Brothers Boxed Set
Author: Vicki Lewis Thompson
Publisher: Ocean Dance Press
Total Pages: 463
Release: 2023-10-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1638039305

A series wrap-up and a bonus prequel! Love doesn’t always come easy in the little town of Eagles Nest, but where there’s a cowboy, there’s a way. Discover how ingenuity, persistence and courage turn romantic challenges into happy endings you’ll cheer for! A COWBOY’S SECRET Small town. Big secret. What could go wrong? When Air Force vet Aaron Donahue lands a dream job in Eagles Nest, Caitlin Dempsey pops up on his radar and he can think of nothing else. But against all odds, he shares his first and last name with her cheating ex. If only he could start fresh with a different name... A COWBOY’S HOMECOMING A Christmas cowboy for the mom-to-be... Spending Christmas in Eagles Nest gives wrangler Seth Turner a chance to bond with the McGavin clan, kinfolk he just discovered. He didn’t count on meeting irresistible Zoe Bradford, who’s pregnant and insists she’ll raise the baby on her own. Can he convince her he’d be the perfect cowboy daddy? A COWBOY’S PROMISE Her mama disapproves of cowboys… Libby Tessler’s the girl former bull rider Greg Paladin never forgot. Now he’s back in Eagles Nest and Libby just broke up with her fiancé. He’s thrilled when she accepts a date and sparks fly…but her parents say he’s unacceptable. Does she have the courage to defy her folks and choose him? Saddle up for the final McGavin Brothers Boxed Set of western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you the Sons of Chance and Buckskin Brotherhood. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you’ll love the McGavin Brothers. This boxed set includes books 16 – 17 in this series, also available separately, and a prequel novella that is only available in this boxed set. Check out all the books in the McGavin Brothers series! THE MCGAVIN BROTHERS The books in this series are standalones and can be read in any order. A Cowboy's Strength (Zane & Mandy) A Cowboy's Honor (Cody & Faith) A Cowboy's Return (Ryker & April) A Cowboy's Heart (Bryce & Nicole) A Cowboy's Courage (Trevor & Olivia) A Cowboy's Christmas (Badger & Hayley) A Cowboy's Kiss (Luke & Abigail) A Cowboy's Luck (Michael & Roxanne) A Cowboy's Charm (Quinn & Kendra) A Cowboy's Challenge (Wes & Ingrid) A Cowboy's Baby (Gage & Emma) A Cowboy's Holiday (Pete & Taryn) A Cowboy's Choice (Brendan & Jo) A Cowboy's Worth (Rory & Damaris) A Cowboy's Destiny (Aleck & Tansy) A Cowboy's Secret (Aaron & Caitlin) A Cowboy's Homecoming (Seth & Zoe)

It's About Time, Cowboy

It's About Time, Cowboy
Author: Vicki Lewis Thompson
Publisher: Ocean Dance Press
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2022-06-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1946759694

Smitten by his best friend’s sister... Langford Hutchinson, known to everyone as Hutch, loves taking risks. But dating his best friend’s sister was never one of them. Except he and Katrina Bledsoe are temporarily back in town, and Katrina’s big brother...is not.She’s visiting her widowed mom and Hutch is helping his recently widowed dad with the general store. Once Katrina admits to a long-standing crush, Hutch can’t resist a golden opportunity. Her brother never needs to know. Katrina’s idolized Hutch ever since she used to tag along behind him and her brother. Now she buys all his videos—daredevil antics that have earned him a considerable online following. The prospect of a fling with Hutch when her brother’s not around to interfere captures her imagination. It won’t get serious. They’re too invested in their careers to settle down. She’s only satisfying her curiosity. Right? Saddle up for the Sons of Chance series! Steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you The Buckskin Brotherhood of Apple Grove, Montana. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you’ll love meeting the residents of the Last Chance Ranch. Note: This title was previously published as ALREADY HOME SONS OF CHANCE The books in this series are standalone romances and can be read in any order. What a Cowboy Wants (Nick & Dominique) A Cowboy's Temptation (Gabe & Morgan) Claimed by the Cowboy (Jack & Josie) Should've Been a Cowboy (Alex & Tyler) Cowboy Up (Clay & Emily) Cowboys Like Us (Logan & Caro) It's Christmas, Cowboy (Tucker & Lacey) It's About Time, Cowboy (Hutch & Katrina) Count on a Cowboy (Wyatt & Olivia) The Way to a Cowboy's Heart (Matthew & Aurelia) Trust in a Cowboy (Rafe & Meg) Only a Cowboy Will Do (Nash & Bethany) Wild About the Cowboy (Luke & Naomi) Cowboys and Angels (Trey & Elle) A Last Chance Christmas (Ben & Molly)