Cynthia Gunderson

Guarding home ice

On the power play

Stickhandle with care

I Can't Remember

Yes, and Pen Name

The New Year's Party - Reprint

Let's Try This Again - Reprint

Three months. One contract. Will it be enough to save a marriage of twenty-eight years? Walter Winslow thoroughly enjoyed his orderly and predictable life. He left for work at exactly the same time each day, ate the same thing for lunch, and returned home to revel in the comfort of a home-cooked meal and his favorite programming on the telly. Though not particularly thrilling, his life was utterly comfortable. That is, until one day, Wendy--his wife of twenty-eight years--asked for a divorce. Wendy Winslow had spent her life doing exactly what was expected of her. She got an education, married a sensible man, birthed two lovely boys, raised them to adulthood, moved across the Atlantic to Colorado to be a part of their lives, and then...she had no idea what came next. Somehow, in the child-rearing and homemaking, she'd forgotten everything about herself and then some. Now living in a strange country with a life that felt anything like her own, she desperately needed to rewrite her story...and was fairly sure there was no room for Walter in it. In a hail-Mary attempt to salvage their marriage, Walter proposes a three-month do-over in what he knew was Wendy's dream location: Paris. With contract in hand, Walter makes the most terrifying leap of his life to chase the woman he thought he'd be with forever. But it may be too little, too late. If you love complicated characters, risks worth taking, and unexpected romance, you'll love Gunderson's next uplifting and heartwarming read. Buy now to rekindle the love today!

Let's Try This Again

Eight friends. One holiday. A party that will change their lives forever. When Karl and Nicole hosted their first New Year's party, they never imagined it would become a recurring holiday tradition with the same college friends for the next ten years. But when Karl's brother Mike dies in a head-on collision on his way to Karl’s house for the celebration, their hodgepodge group of party guests finds themselves bonded forever through an unexpected shared trauma. To honor Mike's memory, they make a pact to hold a New Year's Party each year, no matter what the circumstances. Amanda Reynolds had no idea she wouldn’t get to ring in the year 1999 when she hopped into the passenger seat of Mike’s car that night. As she slipped in and out of consciousness, she couldn't have guessed that her boyfriend was tragically gone and her life was about to change forever because of friends she hadn’t even met yet. Evan was sitting in the living room with his girlfriend Amy when Karl got the call from the hospital. Not knowing what else to do, he rushed after his best friend to the hospital and—trying to calm Karl's worried mother—ended up sitting alone in a stranger's room, gripping her hand while she clung to life. Can one night in a hospital room forge a bond strong enough to fight for? Is it possible for friendships to truly stand the test of time? If you love rich characters, deep romance, and holiday magic, you'll love Gunderson's new heartwarming saga. Read Now!

The New Year's Party

Yes, And

He teaches by the book. But she'll take them off-script. When Megs' once-promising acting dreams leave her in debt, she's forced to move back home and juggle latte orders instead of auditions. Then her mom tells her their house is going up for sale and bribes her with a security deposit and first month's rent to enroll in a certification course. Megs reads between the lines: bury her dreams and grow up. But just as she tries to hit mute on her ambitions, the whisper of an opportunity arises: a narration competition by the renowned local romance novelist, Oscar Calloway. Megs shouldn't have ditched class to audition, and she definitely shouldn't have enrolled in an Intro to Recording class to get access to the recording equipment on campus. But when she shares a weak-in-the-knees kiss with her would-be professor, she begins to think everything is turning up roses. Until she can't drop the class and he finds out she's still on his roster. Until Megs sees her name listed in the local paper as a finalist for the audiobook competition smack dab next to Professor Adams. Megs needs the prize money from the competition. Gideon can't date his students. But when they're forced to endure starlit nights, midnight bonfires, and Oscar's audition scenes during the competition, will they be able to keep their eyes on the prize and the rule book...and off each other? Love in Audio is a delightful rom-com where dreams play on shuffle and life's soundtrack just might be worth one more remix. Fans of Katherine Center or Elana Johnson will adore this charming autumn read. Scroll up to Buy Now!

Love in Audio

Getting stuck in Sugar Creek wasn’t on Bobbi’s Christmas list… After a string of bad relationships and a canceled graduation trip, Bobbi gives up and heads home for Christmas. Despite the magnetic pull of holiday lights and hot cocoa in the square, she’s still solidly committed to landing her dream film internship in LA and putting any distractions decidedly in the slush pile. Ben, a highly sought-after ski instructor—and Bobbi’s first kiss—is back in Sugar Creek for one reason and one reason only: to spend one last Christmas with his mom before she loses her battle with ALS. When Bobbi runs into Ben at St. Ambrose ski resort, she fights valiantly to ignore the memories that bubble up inside her. She didn’t plan on biffing it in fresh powder on the hill next to him. And she definitely didn’t anticipate getting torturously snowed in with him and his girlfriend. Despite her best efforts to stay far, far away from Ben McNeil, Sugar Creek seems to foil Bobbi’s plans at every turn. As the two one-time best friends help build a set for White Christmas and work to create one last magical Christmas for Ben’s mom, Bobbi can no longer ignore the attraction reigniting within her. She can’t help but wonder what might’ve been had Ben stayed in Sugar Creek all those years ago… This cozy, festive read is a toasty blanket and steaming cup of cocoa in a book. Fans of Katherine Center, Debbie Macomber, and Nicola May will love this heartwarming, small-town holiday romance. Listen to the story now!

One Last Christmas

John McLean

Faye Ong

"The publication is based on 'A look at kindergarten through grade six in California public schools and the common core state standards'". This online publication contains all content areas...and is attached as a CD-ROM for reference." -- p. v.

Transitioning to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics

A Look at Kindergarten Through Grade Six in California Public Schools

Assess in One Page Or Less

Brett needs a physical therapist. Penny needs a place to crash. When Brett's hockey dreams slide onto thin ice after a nasty ACL tear last season, he's left clutching the boards. Used to relying on physical hustle to keep his past addiction demons at bay, he's desperate to get back in the game. But with physical therapy slots filling up faster than a slapshot, he's on the verge of being shut out. Penny, a top-shelf physical therapist, is fresh off a break-up with her chiropractor boyfriend and is now left without a job or a home base. Then Brett, a random hockey player who plays on the same team as her friend’s boyfriend, texts about potential PT openings. She wants to help but can’t see past her own dumpster fire of a life. Until Brett mentions his roommate Tyler just moved out and he has an extra room. The game plan? Penny moves in, trading her top-tier PT skills for rent. The perfect breakaway deal. But living together without crossing the goal line is more difficult than either of them planned. Penny can’t afford a rebound with a hockey player, and Brett can’t screw things up with the only physical therapist available over the summer. But with chemistry hotter than a Zamboni's exhaust, will they be able to keep their relationship in the neutral zone? If you love witty banter, roommates to lovers, and the one bed trope, you'll adore this hockey romance! Scroll up and click BUY NOW to dive into Book #2 of the puck-tastic Canadian Played series.

Called for Icing

As seen on TikTok! Fate takes a slap shot at Emma's heart when she finds a driver's license outside a grocery store belonging to none other than Tyler Bowen. The center for her brother's hockey team with looks that scream plenty of scoring off the ice. Her overprotective brother warns her to stay away, but after a particularly patronizing comment, Emma decides to break free from the defense. Sean has always tried to control her relationships, and at twenty-nine, she's had enough. Emma convinces Tyler to mess with Sean and pretend they're in a relationship for just one night. Little does she know that Tyler has a surprise in his playbook. He needs Emma's assistance to face a formidable opponent: his father, the ultimate player of hearts. It was supposed to be all fun and games, but when the photography studio Emma works for is sold unexpectedly and Tyler's dad offers her a job, she realizes she may have glided too far into enemy territory. In 'Against the Boards,' the stakes are higher than a sudden-death overtime. Emma can't fall for a player. But Tyler's game is proving difficult to ignore. Can she deliver the ultimate power play and skate away unscathed, or will love prove to be the most unpredictable game of all? Read now!

Against the Boards

How does your heart heal when you’re surrounded by reminders of everything you lost? Escape to Sprucewood Colorado… Liv didn’t want to be alone for Christmas. But the idea of spending another holiday surrounded by people that felt sorry for her was worse. She booked a two-week stay in the Colorado Rockies, hoping to absorb some holiday cheer. She wasn’t expecting to meet Jonah—the handyman at the Cottages—and she definitely wasn’t expecting him to live next door. But as much as she’s drawn to him, Jonah’s story isn’t adding up. Is she falling again for the same kind of guy who broke her heart in the first place? Liv wants to follow her heart. But she doesn’t know if she can trust it. Grab this holiday tale, because you’ll find the magic of Christmas and healing that comes from the most unexpected places. Read it now.

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