Belinda Williams

NICE GUYS CAN PLAY DIRTY TOO . . . 'Give me a week. Seven days and seven nights. I’ll show you what it’s like to be with a nice guy.’ Chelsea's housemate Tom is tired of her complaining about her boyfriends. Arrogant, sexy, irresistible—bad boys are basically Chelsea’s M.O. Pretty much everything that Tom is not. He’s dependable and sweet. He’s also kind of hot in a cute, unthreatening way. His offer surprises Chelsea. He’s right . . . she’s never really given a nice guy a chance before. And now she’s curious. Hell, it might even be fun. There’s just one rule: this isn’t a friends with benefits arrangement. Except Chelsea never imagined nice guys could play so dirty . . . Mr. Nice Guy is the first book in the Pierce Brothers series featuring four brothers who are equally as nice as they are naughty.

Mr. Nice Guy

PLEASE TAKE YOUR SEATS. THE JOURNEY TO HAPPINESS MAY INVOLVE SOME TURBULENCE. Christa Morrison has commitment issues, a fact that quickly becomes apparent after she flees a romantic proposal in Paris, the thunder of impending wedding bells ringing in her ears. Back in Sydney, she turns to her closest friends for reassurance. Instead they offer her a startling and painful diagnosis: she’s a relationship junkie. The cure? An extreme rehabilitation program guaranteed to reform even the most L-word illiterate. With her girlfriends along for the ride, Christa commits to their radical plan and the chances of recovery look good. The only problem is Max Spencer. The one guy Christa—and her friends—never expected her to fall for. But he’s proving to be a temptation she may not have the willpower to resist… For a shot at happiness, is being with Max worth betraying her friends? And will Christa have the strength to trust her heart when her colorful relationship history comes back to haunt her? It might just be enough to make a poor girl leave the country (again).

The Boyfriend Sessions

FIRST RULE OF BEING A NANNY—DON’T FALL FOR YOUR BOSS… Amy Highgate always looks on the bright side and she’s determined to make her live-in nanny job a success, despite her new boss being the brooding silent type. Noah Pierce is a confirmed bachelor who prefers numbers to people. But after the unexpected death of his close friend, he’s now the sole guardian of a baby girl, only he has absolutely no clue how to be a dad. To make matters worse, no one knows who Amelia’s father is. While Noah is determined to find Amelia’s dad, Amy believes that Noah’s more of a family man than he realises—if only she can help him to see it. Except she hadn’t planned on falling for her boss in the process. Or what they both stand to lose if their working relationship crosses the line from business to pleasure… Cry Baby is the fourth book in the Pierce Brothers series. Each book can be read as a stand alone and features four brothers who are equally nice as they are naughty.

Cry Baby

MAKING A DEAL WITH A BILLIONAIRE IS RISKY BUSINESS... Victoria Verity is on a deadline. In less than two months, she’ll be thirty and out of a job unless she can turn her journalism career around. Her solution is to gain an exclusive interview with Australia’s newest tech billionaire. Except there’s one small hitch—he’s notoriously private. Seth Pierce can’t stand it when people make a big deal about his billionaire status, but he knows it’s time for him to appoint a media adviser. When the perfect candidate walks into his office for all the wrong reasons, Seth is determined to make her an offer she can’t refuse. Victoria will do anything to land the story, although she draws the line at mixing business with pleasure. But she’s about to discover that billionaires don’t give up easily. Especially when they’ve found something—or someone—they want... One In A Billion is the third book in the Pierce Brothers series. Each book can be read as a stand alone and features four brothers who are equally nice as they are naughty.

One In A Billion

A HOLLYWOOD HEARTS NOVELLA: A Christmas party to remember... Arabella 'Bella' Valenti has big dreams for the future. Thanks to her fashion designer cousin, Ally, Bella has the right connections to become an event planner to the stars. She's just secured her first job—planning a Christmas party for an actor notorious for playing the villain. Bennett Moss is nothing like Bella expects. For a start, he's super nice and the last thing she wants to do is crush on her first client. Not to mention his party isn't exactly the dream job she'd hoped for . . . Then Bella lands another event that is a dream job, but it also puts her in a very awkward position. If she holds both parties, there will be a conflict of interest and Bella could make or break her career before it's even begun. Will she organize the event Bennett's asked for or will she take a risk and throw a party to remember? Add some sparkle to the festive season with this heartwarming novella that will bring a smile to your face. Perfect for fans of Rachel Gibson, Victoria Dahl and Susan Elizabeth Phillips.

Heartstrings

She’s got three months to make him a better man . . . but what if he’s perfect already? Jessica Jinks has got it made—as the face of her online fitness brand, her business is going from strength to strength. Especially if she can take Ant Monticello, comedian and co-host of an evening current affairs show, from unfit to ripped in three months. Ant knows he’s not Jess’s type. Not surprising when he considers walking down the street to pick up fast food to be cardio exercise. But he does make her laugh, and he’s determined to turn himself into the man she wants. With the whole country watching, Jess knows Ant is strictly off-limits and the success of her business relies on keeping things professional. Even if he makes her pulse race in the best way possible . . . But when Ant starts to change—not in a good way—Jess finds herself questioning not only her business, but her heart, too. Could Ant be perfect just the way he is, even if he doesn’t think so?

Self Made

ARE SOME SECRETS TOO GOOD TO KEEP? Kat Chalmers is a high achiever. As the co-host of a leading current affairs program, she’s earned nationwide acclaim for her interview skills. And now she plans to use those skills to find out more about her mysterious neighbor, Matt Goodridge. Matt works long hours as an obstetrician and doesn’t like talking about his past. He’s also intrigued by his famous neighbor, although getting to know her is difficult when she prefers to be the one asking the questions. But Kat can’t seem to stay away. Matt’s like no one she’s ever met and she finds herself letting her guard down. Meanwhile, Matt is discovering that the woman behind the carefully crafted television persona is entirely different to who he thought she was. When Matt learns Kat has secrets of her own to hide, he begins to wonder if some secrets are too good to keep . . . even if it means risking your heart and your professional reputation. A fresh new series set in beachside Sydney featuring high-achieving women and men who aren’t afraid to be challenged, from the author of the City Love books.

Read Between The Lines

Can an average girl survive Hollywood? Ally Valenti doesn’t belong in Hollywood. Not like her friend and actress, Lena Lyons. Lena’s convinced Ally to pursue her dreams of fashion design, starting with some gowns for the awards season. Which Ally will get around to creating as soon as she can stop looking at Jacob Swan, Lena’s latest co-star. Not that she’s staring. Ally’s skeptical of anything celebrity and it’s not like she’d be pathetic enough to fall for a Hollywood heartthrob. Then Ally learns there’s more to Jacob than his good-guy, all-American persona. She finds herself torn between the desire to get to know him better and her determination to stay out of the limelight. Of course the media has other ideas—and someone doesn’t like all the attention Ally’s getting. When threats aimed at destroying her fashion career go too far, Ally’s convinced she’s living in crazy town. The sensible thing would be to retreat home before it all ends in spectacular fashion. But will Ally be leaving more than her dreams behind if she says goodbye to Hollywood? This glamorous, fast-paced contemporary romance that will make you smile, is perfect for fans of Rachel Gibson, Victoria Dahl, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, and Liliana Hart.

Heartthrob

Warming and comforting on a chilly day, refreshing and light on a summer’s day, soup is one of the most versatile foods you will eat, and—perhaps for this very reason—one of the most loved. From the simplest of broths prepared with vegetables and herbs straight from the garden, to the most luxurious of game consommés, soup can be absolutely anything you wish it to be—you just have to let your imagination lead you. Which is exactly what Belinda Williams has done, and now her celebrated soups are scooping prestigious awards for their fantastic flavor. Her company, Yorkshire Provender, was started with the aim of taking the best ingredients, marrying them in creative ways and adding inspired seasonings to produce delicious and imaginative soups. This collection of more than 60 recipes from her kitchen is truly a celebration of soup, from the Hearty and Wholesome, such as Spicy Meatballs with Chard & Roots, to the Smooth & Creamy, such as Parsnip with Vanilla & Honey. For Special occasions try Lobster Bisque with Aioli, while soups with an International flavor include Indian Lamb with Cardamom.

Fresh and hearty soups for every occasion

Delicious Soups

In Why Not Now, Author Belinda Williams share the steps you need to take to break the chains of procrastination.Why put off for the future, what you can do now? Do you find yourself spending more time than usual getting things done? Like for instance, your homework or your chores. Do you push them to the side to do other things or because you're tired? Do you say, "I'll come back to it!" At some point or another in your life, I am sure you have allowed the chains of procrastination to take hold of something you needed to get done.This book is not about fluffy motivation. My goal is to give you the tools and strategies you need to manage procrastination. I want us to break the chains of procrastination and start to live out some of the dreams you have hidden for so long. So, are you ready?

Breaking the Chains of Procrastination

Why Not Now?

Comforting, nourishing, and bursting with flavor, soup is one of the most versatile ways to eat. From the simplest of vegetable broths prepared with vegetables and herbs straight from the garden to the most luxurious of consommés, soup can be absolutely anything you wish it to be. Taking the best ingredients, marrying them in creative ways, and adding inspired seasonings is the key to creating the most delicious soups. And this collection of more than 60 recipes is truly a celebration of soup. There are Hearty & Wholesome soups, including plenty of rustic and satisfying vegetarian options such as the classic minestrone and a Chunky Provencal Vegetable Soup. For a light and silky bowl of goodness try one of the Smooth & Creamy recipes, such as Parsnip and Honey Soup. If the occasion calls for a more sophisticated creation, try one of the recipes from A Little Special. Finally, the more adventurous souls can explore the world of International Flavors with soups inspired by the Far East, Europe, and beyond.

As a committed Christian, we want to hear the voice of God. Too often we wonder if He is speaking or we struggle to understand what He is saying. Communicating with God should be a natural and expected part of relationship with Him. As individuals, we have different learning styles and "hearing" styles. God, being the multifaceted Almighty, speaks to each of us in ways we can truly understand Him. He longs for relationship as much as we do. This workbook is written to help Believers know the many ways God speaks so that we can enjoy hearing His voice.

Communicating with God

Hearing His Voice

Enticing a reader to buy your book relies on an intriguing blurb that captures attention and encourages people to hit the ‘buy’ button. Unfortunately, not all book blurbs are created equal, and the difference between a good or bad book blurb can impact your sales. In this no-fuss, actionable book, you’ll learn the art of writing book blurbs with one main aim: to sell more books. Topics covered include: - What a book blurb is, and more importantly, what it isn’t - The essential components of a book blurb - What to include in a book blurb and what to leave out - Examples from a range of fiction genres - How a book blurb should look (and why) - The difference between fiction and non-fiction book blurbs - Terrific taglines, tone of voice, plus much more! Whether this is your first or twentieth book, your book deserves an impossible-to-resist ‘I want to read more’ book blurb that converts book browsers to readers and proves to the world that your book is worth reading. This book will show you how. Belinda Williams is a copywriter turned fiction author with more than twenty years of experience in marketing. She can switch from writing steamy romance to punching out attention-grabbing sales copy before you have time to say, ‘book blurb!’ With her unique skill set, she aims to help other authors market their books.

Top Tips From A Copywriter

Writing Book Blurbs That Sell

To Do List: 1. Win the biggest business pitch in my company’s history 2. Pretend I’m not crushing on my gorgeous mentor big time 3. Whatever happens, do NOT kiss him My girlfriends think I’m married to my business. They’ll do whatever it takes, from speed dating to blind dates, to prove to me that there’s more to life than my career. But who cares if I haven’t been on a date in four years? All my hard work is about to pay off when my marketing agency lands the biggest account in its history—we’ve just got to win it first. My father has arranged for the mysterious Paul Neilsen to mentor me through the pitching process. He’s a media mogul who likes to keep a low profile, but he’s nothing like I expected. He’s attractive, in an I’m-finding-it-hard-to-concentrate-on-my-work sort of way. He also understands me, and I’m confiding in him more than is strictly professional. But getting involved with Paul could ruin the biggest opportunity in my company’s history, although try telling that to my heart. It obviously didn’t read the company memo. As for what happens next . . . Well, that definitely wasn’t in my business plan . . .

The Pitch

It will take more than tough love to scare away the perfect guy . . . My co-workers call me tough, and they’re right. Rising to the position of Creative Director at one of Sydney’s award-winning advertising agencies is not for the faint-hearted. But try telling that to my girlfriends. They think I’ve got a softer side and are convinced they’ve found me the perfect guy—John Hart. They should know better. I’ve always been open about my rules. I don’t do relationships, I don’t invite men home, and I never stay the night. When John gets me an invitation from one of New York’s leading galleries to exhibit my artwork, I don’t know whether to kiss him or strangle him. Kissing him is tempting, but I’m leaning towards strangling him because John thinks I’ve got the chance of turning my secret passion into a career. Obviously, he’s insane and he’s not my perfect guy. My perfect guy wouldn’t interfere in my life this way. Or ask me to risk the safety of my advertising career. Then he accuses me of being scared. And I’m starting to wonder if maybe he’s right . . .

Modern Heart

A SECOND CHANCE AT LOVE IS NO LAUGHING MATTER Nadia Alvarez likes men, but not relationships. Love she can definitely do without. What she really needs is a builder to rescue her fixer-upper house that’s threatening to fall down, and she’s desperate enough to hire a man she’d vowed never to see again. Divorced father, Luke Pierce, takes life seriously. He’s never forgotten the dark-haired beauty he’d fallen hard for during an uncharacteristic one-night stand, but Nadia makes it perfectly clear that sweeping their past under the rug is a requirement of the job. The only problem is Nadia’s wicked sense of humour. Getting Luke to let his guard down and see the funny side of life is becoming a pastime for Nadia, and that includes subjecting him to practical jokes. If she’s not careful, he’ll fall harder for her than he did before. And this time he might take her with him . . . no matter what her opinion on love may be. Spoilsport is the second book in the Pierce Brothers series. Each book can be read as a stand alone and features four brothers who are as equally nice as they are naughty.

Spoilsport

They've got no time for love. But what if love finds them first? Em Georgiou looks like the sort of girl you take home to your family. But she’s got a PhD to finish and a career to kick-start first. And besides, Em likes men too much to settle down—much to her father’s exasperation. Joel Scott doesn’t do relationships. He’s too focused on his architecture business. So when his hard-to-please, cut-throat developer client suggests that he ‘gets to know’ his daughter Em, Joel is prepared to add the spoiled daddy’s girl to his to-do list for the sake of his career. Except Em is way more capable than her father gives her credit for. And she’s certainly not the type of woman you strike off your to-do list. Can Joel convince Em that he’s not just trying to impress her father? Or that you can fall in love when you don’t want to… even if it involves facing up to a dark past you’d rather forget?

Daddy's Girl

Bruce Wilson

Dickson Corbett

This timely volume reveals in great detail how educators closed the “performance gap” for low-income students by linking expectations and results. Drawing heavily on the words and experiences of students, teachers, and parents, this book describes how students who traditionally had not succeeded academically in school began to do so. Effort and Excellence in Urban Classrooms demonstrates just how this was done by including: In-depth descriptions of classrooms and schools where students began succeeding when educators assumed the responsibility for their successData-based discussion of teachers’ views on parental involvement in schools and parents’ views of teachers’ and schools’ actions on behalf of studentsIdentification of the kinds of support that schools and districts must provide if educators are to be successfulAn unrelenting emphasis on how educators enabled students to be motivated and to produce high-quality work “At last, a book that helps us see and feel what a ‘no excuses’ approach to teaching is like in urban classrooms! This close look at teachers and students in high-poverty settings gives new meaning to ‘all children can learn.’ A must read for those who are serious about closing the achievement gap.” —Michael S. Knapp, Center for the Study of Teaching & Policy, University of Washington

Expecting—and Getting—Success With All Students

Effort and Excellence in Urban Classrooms

When love is an act, will her heart be fooled? Lena Lyons, one of Hollywood’s hottest female stars, has a celebrity problem: she’s too famous. Lena’s had stalkers before and figures the crazies come with the territory, but when things start going dangerously wrong on the set of her latest movie, her production company aren’t taking any risks. They hire Marc Romero, Hollywood security expert. And Lena thought stalkers were bad—Marc appears to hate his job and anything celebrity, including Lena. Still reeling from her divorce, the last thing Lena needs is a brooding investigator who won’t let her out of his sight. Worse still, his plan to protect her involves him going undercover as an up-and-coming actor and pretending they’re a couple. Lena has no choice but to get close to the mysterious man who won’t share anything about himself. With her life depending on her acting skills, she must convince everyone Marc’s the man for her. But will she be able to convince her heart it’s all an act? Escape behind the scenes with the second instalment of the Hollywood Hearts series, perfect for fans of Rachel Gibson, Victoria Dahl, Susan Elizabeth Phillips and Liliana Hart.

Heartbreaker

Good girls don’t kiss and tell. Unless they’re caught in the act . . . Twenty-one-year-old Chloe Kemp knows it’s not easy growing up in the celebrity spotlight. Unlike other child actors, Chloe’s determined to hold onto her squeaky clean reputation. So far that’s been easy because she really is as sweet and innocent as the media portrays. Until a video of her in bed with the lead singer of a famous rock band is released online. Only nothing happened. Not that anyone will believe her… Nor will anyone believe she was in bed with the wrong rock star. Chloe’s fallen for drummer, Gabriel da Silva, and she’s heartbroken she’s ruined her chances with him. Or is it possible he’s fallen for Chloe’s sweetness? When Chloe is sent incriminating images, it becomes apparent someone is following her with the intention of ruining her reputation as well as any relationship with Gabe. If Chloe wants her career to survive, and a shot with Gabe, is it time she grows up and trusts her heart? Experience more behind-the-scenes Hollywood (and rock star) action in the third book of the Hollywood Hearts series. Perfect for fans of Rachel Gibson, Victoria Dahl, Susan Elizabeth Phillips and Liliana Hart.

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