Books published by Deborah Quick

There's always one, isn't there?And he was it; Matt Brodie. The one that sabotaged my biggest opportunity.I picked my ass up and changed the game plan, I found another way. But I never would have had to, if he hadn't stepped in and blocked my path.I thought I'd put it behind me and moved on with my life, but when he steps in before the elevator doors close, I know I haven't.It's been five years and now I'm trapped in an enclosed space with the biggest obstacle I've ever faced.Will I be forced to work with my unresolved feelings? Or can he find his way back in to my good graces?Charming Daphne is a steamy rock star romance and is a companion novella to the True Platinum series. Can be read as a standalone.Join Daphne and Matt trapped in the elevator and watch the sparks fly.

'EXPLODES WITH A LOUD AND SATISFYING ROAR' New York Times'IT GRABBED ME AND KEPT ME GOING' Len Deighton'A FIRST-RATE, HIGH-POWERED THRILLER' Desmond Bagley'ONE OF THE WORLD'S BEST THRILLER WRITERS' Irish Independent*****Mining engineer Jim Keogh is enjoying a relaxing break in Cape Town when he witnesses a sadistic policemen's violent attempt to arrest a black man.Appalled by the policeman's brutality, Keogh steps in and helps the man escape.But unknown to Keogh, the man he has helped is Shack Twala, a high-profile black rights activist recently escaped from Robben Island.With the policeman badly injured, Keogh and Twala are now both wanted men, and the regime's most lethal operatives are sent after them.As the fugitives race 900 miles to cross the border to safety, they are drawn into a conspiracy much bigger and deadlier than they realize...THE WILBY CONSPIRACY is a thrilling mix of high adventure, political conspiracy and pursuit set in Apartheid South Africa which fans of Ken Follett, Frederick Forsyth and Wilbur Smith will love - and which was made into a successful Hollywood movie starring Michael Caine, Sidney Poitier and Rutger Hauer.PRAISE FOR PETER DRISCOLL AND THE WILBY CONSPIRACY: 'Even trickier and more polished than The Odessa File' New York Times'The best chase story I have read for a long time' Eric Ambler'A real winner... You'll be entertained and intrigued every step of the way until the totally unexpected finale' Publishers Weekly'No doubt about it at all, this is a real thriller writer who knows how to write with three-dimensional physical force... an all-action spellbinder' The Scotsman'Welcome to a new thriller master, a writer who knows how to build up tension and keep a story moving at top speed' John Braine'The headlong action moves from Cape Town to Johannesburg to the bush, in a high-tension game of political intrigue. The plot is gripping and superbly ingenious. Beats Le Carré and the rest at their own game' New York Magazine'Driscoll is a good writer and... he has us at his mercy all the way' The New Yorker'A Slam-bang winner!' Saturday Review

'ONE OF THE WORLD'S BEST THRILLER WRITERS' Irish Independent'AN ALL-ACTION FIRST NOVEL OF ESPRIONAGE, BETRAYAL AND VIOLENCE' Daily MirrorNews photographer Michael Mannis had done 'a little business' with MI5 before - but those were straightforward, small-time jobs with little danger and no consequences.When Mannis is offered an unusually large fee to slip into communist Albania and take covert photographs of a structure that may not even exist, he suspects he might be getting into something far more serious.According to Mannis's contact at MI5, the assignment involves telling 'only a few' white lies about his background.But when Mannis learns the true and desperate importance of what he must do, his suspicions are confirmed.The fate of Western Europe may hinge on whether or not Mannis takes the photographs - and more than one superpower will stop at nothing to get them...Praise for Peter Driscoll and The White Lie Assignment: 'A lot of violence, betrayal and blood' Daily Mail'Driscoll is a find... He is a crafty, expert, spell-making writer' Cincinnati Post'He writes with utter fluency' New York Times'Immediately takes his place with such masters of suspense and excitement as Alistair MacLean and Frederick Forsyth' Denver Post'Beats le Carré and the rest at their own game' New York Magazine'Nice first thriller, tough, tense, about London-Greek small-agency press photographer sent into extreme Albanian danger, with all possible double-takes and crosses lurking and achieved' Times Literary Supplement'Plenty of good action writing, from Albania to Tunisia, with heavy casualties - an effective debut' Oxford Mail

Tim Arnold has spent over two decades helping leaders manage complexity, increase resilience, and deliver results within organizations such as the United Nations, Compassion International, Royal Bank of Canada, Allstate Insurance, Toyota, and Siemens. His popular book, Lead with AND, focuses on helping leaders unleash the superpower of Both/And thinking in an Either/Or world.Are you tired of dreading Monday morning? Does working in a dysfunctional team drain your energy and leave you feeling defeated? If so, this playbook is your ultimate guide to breaking free from this cycle and unlocking your team's full potential.Let's face it, most teams don't work. Dysfunction, drama, and division run rampant, making your workweek feel like a never-ending battle. But there's hope! While other teams run away from tension, you're going to learn to embrace it. You will learn to harness the power of healthy tension in these five key areas, equipping you to shift your team from unproductive to unstoppable: Build trust by focusing on tasks AND relationships.Increase engagement by leveraging structure AND flexibility.Have courageous conversations through truthful AND tactful communication.Align your team to win by promoting collaboration AND independence.Unleash ownership by increasing empowerment AND accountability.This book does not provide you with miracle cures or magical formulas. What it does offer is something even more valuable: an actionable plan. By implementing the "plays" outlined in this book, you will set your team on the path to success.Life is simply too short to settle for working in a dysfunctional team!"In this new world of work, leaders are dealing with unprecedented challenges like remote work, labor shortages, and ever-evolving technology, making teamwork more difficult yet more important than ever. Next Level Teamwork faces these challenges head on and provides a plan that can be implemented immediately in any workplace. This short and practical playbook is a must-read for leaders who want to build thriving teams."Mario De DivitiisChief Executive Officer, Ronald McDonald House Charities"This book captures the essence of what it takes to create, maintain, and grow a high-performance team. Tim has an incredible ability to break down complicated concepts and make them simple and actionable for both new and experienced leaders. And the short "playbook" approach is focused and easy to follow. I am convinced that anyone reading this book will become a better leader once they put these ideas into action. I know that I am!"Brian DaySenior Vice President, FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada

Follow the law and you'll stay safe. But what if the law betrays you?It all started with the girl from the river: mutilated, tattooed, murdered. Tashué couldn't help but look for answers and in the process, he uncovered the ugly truths being hidden by the very law he used to believe in-the law of the Authority. Now he's fighting for his life. Mere survival isn't enough; he desperately wants to save his son from the Authority, and he wants revolution. At any cost. Davik Kaine has been gathering power under everyone's noses. Ruthless, ambitious, with a rebel army backing him, he wants revolution, too. He's probably the only person powerful enough to protect Tashué from the looming implosion of the political field. And he's the only person with the connections to save Jason. He may also be responsible for the death of the girl from the river. Is making peace with Davik worth it, if it saves Tashué's son from the Authority? If Tashué plays along with what Davik wants, can Tashué get retribution for the girl from the river?

Dive into an extraordinary journey with"Chick from Chickville," Written and published by Klaudia Kuzak, where young readers explore friendship, conquering challenges and the magic of a positive outlook.Join "Chick from Chickville" on an incredible escapade, where kids discover the esssence of friendship, resilience>Stories of Chick from Chickville consist of Five Unique Stories 1) "Guests at Charlie's Home"Charlie's birthday sparks a series of remarkable events. As the cheerful Chickville valley comes alive, Chick's friends-Lion Leo, Mouse Maya, Elephant Elton, and the Sparrow siblings-arrive with unique gifts that reflect their distinctive qualities.>2) "Adventure at the Sparrow Market"Charlie, a spirited young chick, takes center stage as he embarks on a captivating journey to return his Mom's cherished bracelet. It takes him on a magical ride through the bustling Sparrow Market. Amidst vibrant stalls and tantalizing aromas, Charlie's hunger grows, leading him to the aid of an old lady and a couple of kind sparrows. As he navigates the bustling market in search of his Mom, Charlie learns that true courage goes hand in hand with responsibility, and the value of support and friendship cannot be underestimated.>3) "New Neighbor - Elephant Elton">4) "The Flower Hunt with Mouse Maya"Next story sweeps readers into Chickville, where Chick Charlie sets out to create a special bouquet for his cherished teacher's birthday. >5) "Storm in the Park with Lion Leo"Chick Charlie's adventurous spirit leads him to an extraordinary encounter with Lion Leo, breaking the stereotypes surrounding the mighty lion. Together, they embark on an energetic adventure by the pond, until the rain forces them to seek shelter.>Written and published by Klaudia Kuzak

Nothing left to lose.Nowhere else to run.No victory without sacrifice. Against all odds, Wes Cervos has finally found the remnant. New information about the High One's plan is brought to light, but as he soon finds out, knowing the right path to take is just the beginning.The elves are forcing their way into the heart of Kaveryth by the thousands, and they will kill anyone who stands in their way. The remaining Guardians fight bravely, but their numbers are few. The army of Auranth is strong, but they don't have enough men to stop the onslaught. Not without forging a costly alliance with the help of Princess Kessara.As the citizens of the Four Kingdoms struggle to hold their ground against the invaders, a more important battle is waiting on the plains of Nox, and these enemies cannot be defeated with swords and arrows. Complicating the situation further, the Envoy's illness has gotten worse, and if he gets too close to the darkness, he will die.Wes knows that he may be called to lay down his life to serve the High One. But when the lives of his friends are on the line, will he have enough faith to accept their help?Storm & Spire is a Christian fantasy series, perfect for readers who enjoy fantastical creatures, political intrigue, and a touch of clean romance.

Trek far and wide through temples, islands, and caves in this table-top roleplaying adventure by Astral Moon Creations. This unofficial module can be played with Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition and is compatible with all prior editions.

L' Oracle de ChirâzHâfez French Edition

This is a daily devotional book that walks you through the Gospel of Matthew. It is written in a manner where you get to join various followers who walked with Jesus as he taught, healed, and helped. Come along on the journey.

This is story of HU3Y, a busy little robot who will introduce both you and your children to the basic concept of colour.It is perfect for children aged 3 and up. It is a simple story which will help with reading skills, and colour mixing skills too.HU3Y will not only help teach children to read, but more importantly, encourage their creativity and artistic side. Once the theory of colour mixing has been introduced, it can be put into practice by mixing paint for real, and so will begin a journey into the arts.After reading HU3Y's World of Colour, children will not only be able to read and recognise the colours of the rainbow, but also know how to mix secondary colours, given only red, blue and yellow to begin with.

A Christian Autobiography about a teenage boy surviving nearly 3 decades of prison life, cancer, and other hardships to become a respected Ordained Minister, college graduate, businessman, homeowner, all by the grace of God,

A Battle of the Books journal for students. 30 pages (one page per book) give space for students to write the book title, author and illustrator as well as key ideas and characters. As students complete a book, they can color the book images on that page. The back cover is designed to be a dry-erase board for practice competitions.

Following the first book in "Lotus" in "The Wyvren Trilogy," "Orchid" follows Ren as she truly explores through the world introduced in "Lotus." Ren is introduced to a mysteriously omnipotent character that challenges her trust in what she learned from Karine as she explores a new timeline full of possibilities; possibilities she hopes will allow her to save her allies from their fate and perhaps truly thwart the progress of Spring's dark desires for the mortal world. As Ren explores new timelines, she is forced to deal with the decisions she made on the surrounding ones, showing her the visceral impact of what failure can mean.

Soulmates fight for the crown.EmmaMy friends and I managed to survive the revolution, but worse things are yet to come.The remaining Crystals of Harmony are out of our reach, and my prophecy darkens the road beyond. The time has come where the cult will harvest my blood, and raise the dark lord from the dead. I'll do everything in my power to prevent them from performing the ceremony that will cause Droga to take over our world... but not even the gods can stop what's coming.There might yet be hope. All I can do is accept my fate, and rise to become the ruler our people need me to be.EthanWar has torn Malovia in two. The country has split, loyalties divided, and brother is pitted against brother in a conflict that will bring about the extinction of all fae... unless Emma and I stop it.A new king must be crowned, to challenge the current monarchy and restore what the fae have lost. The hope of a better future is on the horizon, looming with the dawn of a battle unlike any fae has ever seen.Our home is on the verge of collapse. Emma and I will continue to fight for our nation...If there's anything left to fight for.

El Diácono Francisco Enderle, ex Director Ejecutivo del Diaconado Permanente de la Arquidiócesis de Washington y el ex Director de Formación del Clero de la Diócesis de Sacramento comenzó en el año 2000 a escribir homilías en español para publicación en Internet. Este libro es el segundo tomo de la serie Homilias/Homilies Domingo/Sunday Ciclo/Cycle B. Contiene 57 homilías en español, con sus traducciones al inglés. Fue escrito para los predicadores que prefieren leer las homilías en libro en vez de en el Internet. La diferencia entre este libro bilingüe y otros es que las homilías fueron escritas en español y traducidas al inglés y no al revés, como se suele hacer en otros libros. Esperamos que estos libros sean útiles tanto para los predicadores de habla Hispana como para los de habla Inglesa que tienen que predicar en español.Deacon Frank Enderle, former Executive Director of the Permanent Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Washington and former Director of Clergy Formation in the Diocese of Sacramento, began writing and publishing homilies in Spanish on the Internet in 2000. This book is the second in the Homilias/Homilies Domingo/Sunday Ciclo/Cycle B series. It contains 57 Spanish homilies with English translations. It is published specifically for those who preach who prefer to read the homilies in book format rather than on the Internet. The difference between this bilingual book and others is that these homilies were originally written in Spanish and translated into English, not vice-versa, as in other books. We hope that these books will be useful to native Spanish speakers who preach as well as to native English speakers who find they must preach in Spanish.

A mother shares life lessons with her child. From rain to snow, grass to sand, butterflies to puppies. She expresses her love of many things, but also explains what they are, how they are made, and why they are important. A rhyming, lyrical essay.

The glorious heights of devotion and knowledge are revealed here in this little book, and we are assured that the identical experience and realization are available to all.

Enchanting poetry collection in Shona celebrating both the departed legends and living luminaries, this collection weaves a tapestry of admiration, immersing readers in the rich artscape of Zimbabwean culture and paying homage to some of the extraordinary individuals who have shaped its artistic landscape.

A dangerous warrior holds her captive... But her freedom comes at a price. Running from a man intent on making her his bride, Freya de Rayne flees her village to hide at the last place he would expect to find her--the city of Maranthe. As a Lhianne, born with the ability to manipulate the earth and wind, the last thing Freya expects is to be caught working in the city without a permit. Thrown into prison, she meets the striking warlord Garrett Bradis, who makes her an offer--stay their prisoner... Or work for him. She didn't know who he was... Garrett Bradis, Head of the Vhenn Bradis Family, needs to secure an alliance with the Lhiannes. The storms are growing more vicious, and the Lhiannes are the only ones who can help stop them. He never imagined one would fall right into their laps. Or that the vexing woman would get under his skin. But when an army of once vanquished beasts rises from the ashes, it might threaten to destroy everything they hold dear.

Love may just be the most dangerous game of all. RILEYIf history has taught me anything, it's that blood's definitely not thicker than water, whereas my profession as a youth worker, helping troubled teens affected by crime, seems to only further solidify that belief. However, it's hard to cut your familial ties when all your mistakes stare back at you in the eyes of the woman you're not meant to love. She was too young, and ethically speaking, our relationship would have been taboo at best. So I shoved those feelings down, convinced I was doing the right thing. Especially for her. That is, until the past comes calling back, threatening both the life I've worked so hard to build and the woman I've tried to forget. SIENNAAfter a less-than-stellar upbringing, despite the best efforts of my big brother turned guardian, I've tried to stay out of trouble and make new friends. Better friends. But how do you ever recover from the type of wounds that just won't stop bleeding? How do you move on from rejection, when it's reflected back at you from across the dinner table? That's easy. You don't. Instead, I've avoided him, his family and even my own. All in the name of self-preservation. Little did I realize that the strongest emotional walls can come crumbling down, when I once again find myself face to face with the worst of my youthful indiscretions. Avoidance no longer a viable option, can I trust him to protect not only my life but my poorly stitched heart? Sometimes love is worth a little danger. Trigger Warning: Mentions of suicide, past and present emotional traumas, treated and untreated mental illnesses as well as histories of sexual assault.

Falling in love might just be the best and worst thing for my emotional health. GRACE As a dietician, I'm passionate about one thing: finding a way to promote healthy eating habits. I want the public to realize they don't have to sacrifice flavor for nutrition. It's possible to have both. When I'm presented with the opportunity of a lifetime, the only thing standing in my way is the egotistical, infuriating, admittedly attractive chef cradling my dream in his hands. AVERY All I want is to create my culinary art. In peace. And away from the BS complicating my life. I finally have a chance to escape the shadows that have haunted me for years. I just have to complete one more job-work some fancy cooking gig while spying on one of my new colleagues. Sounds easy enough, until I meet the woman who somehow becomes both the bane of my existence and my saving grace. But I can't afford to get distracted. It's not just my wellbeing on the line. Things are getting hot in the kitchen. Will they get burned, or will love warm their hearts? Trigger Warning: Mentions of sexual assault.

Why does forbidden fruit always taste the sweetest? JARRYD As a doctor, I take my promise "to do no harm" very seriously, which is how I find myself pressured into court-ordered therapy. I might have to sit on her couch and listen to her probing questions, all while imagining her long legs wrapped around my waist or draped over my shoulders, but that doesn't mean I have to bare my soul. APRIL I've been slaving away at the local clinic, biding my time until I can register as a private therapist. Nothing is going to take my eyes off the prize. Not even the sexy new patient lounging on the couch in my office. Sure, he's hot, and I'd like to take him for a spin. But the price of crossing that professional line is too high, and the cost is my dream. When the truth reveals itself, will they keep their forbidden promise? Or will it shatter, along with their hearts?