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Baby Under the Christmas Tree
by Teresa CarpenterSan Diego hockey team's PR director Elle Austin goes beyond the call of duty to keep their rebel captain in check-even playing nanny to his son!Max Beasley knows nothing about looking after a baby, so he enlists Elle's help after little Troy is left on his doorstep by his irresponsible ex.Maybe it's the spirit of Christmas, or seeing Max's softer side, but Elle wishes he saw her as more than just an employee, and that they could give Troy the best gift of all-a family!
Baby Under the Mistletoe
by Jamie SobratoHaving a baby isn't exactly in Soleil Freeman's plans. Being single and pregnant? Even further off her to-do list. Still, she can make this work... if she can figure out how to handle the father.West Morgan is absolutely perfect summer distraction material. But building a life with a guy who's all about picket fences and tradition is not her deal. Funny thing happens when she drops the "Merry Christmas, you're gonna be a dad" news, though. That delicious attraction that fueled their affair is alive and well. And when West embarks on a campaign to be a family, she's more open to the idea than she thought!
A Baby Under the Tree
by Judy DuarteDear Santa, It's me, Jillian Wilkes. I just did something totally out of character: I spent the most glorious night of my life with a stranger named Shane Hollister. Fast-forward three weeks. The sexy cowboy with the sweet smile left me with an incredible, life-changing gift.... Hey, Santa, Houston ex-cop Shane Hollister here. I'm still reeling from the news: I'm going to be a father! Ever since Jillian delivered her bombshell, I've made up my mind to really get to know the Texas blonde. And what better place than my ranch in Brighton Valley? Now the top priority on my wish list is to let go of the past and make a future with the family I've always wanted!
Baby, Unplugged: One Mother's Search for Balance, Reason, and Sanity in the Digital Age
by Sophie BrickmanA charming, meticulously researched, and illuminating look at how technology infiltrates every aspect of raising children today, filled with helpful advice parents can use to best navigate the digital landscape, and ultimately learn to trust their own judgment.There’s an app or device for nearly every aspect of parenting today: monitoring your baby; entertaining or educating your toddler; connecting with other new parents for tips, tricks, and community—virtually every aspect of daily life. But it isn’t a parenting paradise; the truth is much more complicated. The mother of two young daughters, journalist Sophie Brickman wondered what living in a tech-saturated world was doing to her and her children. She turned to experts, academics, doctors, and innovators for advice and insight. Baby, Unplugged brings together Brickman’s in-depth research with her own candid (sometimes hilarious) personal experience to help parents sort through the wide and often confusing tech offerings available today and to sort out what’s helpful and what’s not. Filled with relatable and entertaining stories as well as practical takeaways, Baby, Unplugged is destined to become a touchstone for parents today, giving them the permission to forge their own path through the morass of technological options, to restore their faith in themselves, and to help them raise good, social, and engaged people in the modern world.
The Baby Verdict (Expecting!)
by Cathy WilliamsAssignment: baby?Jessica had tried hard to play down her attractiveness at work. She wasn't interested in office affairs, or so she thought until company boss Bruno Carr personally assigned her to work closely with him on a major lawsuit....Jessica knew she'd won Bruno's professional respect. She also sensed that he saw beyond her neat suits and cool manner-both of which Jessica was forced to abandon on a Caribbean business trip.... Steamy, sensual nights followed, but was it more than an affair? The only verdict Jessica could be certain of was that she was now expecting her boss's baby!She's sexy, successful...and PREGNANT!
Baby vs. the Bar
by M. J. RodgersShe Had a Billion-Dollar Baby...Remy Westbrook didn't want a man in her life-she wanted a baby. But the sperm bank made a big mistake...and now Remy's baby is heir to a billion-dollar fortune and Remy is up to her ears in men.Attorney Marc Truesdale was prepared to pull out all the stops to protect the interests of his cute eighteen-month-old client. But the confirmed bachelor was not prepared to fall for the little guy or his contrary mom. Nor was he prepared to enter a courtroom where conspiracy was the name of the game...and love and honor were best left unspoken.
The Baby Wait
by Cynthia ReeseSarah Tennyson has it all planned. In two months she'll travel to China to adopt the beautiful baby girl she's always wanted. Even after a mountain of setbacks, she has the faith that one day she'll hold her daughter. But that's before the man she loves starts to doubt. . . . Joe is Mr. Fix-It. The only thing he can't do is get Sarah her baby. Now, after all the disappointment they've faced, he's begun to wonder if their little family was really meant to be. Sarah can't give up her dream, but what if waiting for her baby means losing Joe?
Baby, We Were Meant for Each Other: In Praise of Adoption
by Scott SimonIn this warm, funny, and wise new book, NPR’s award-winning and beloved Scott Simon tells the story of how he and his wife found true love with two tiny strangers from the other side of the world. It’s a book of unforgettable moments: when Scott and Caroline get their first thumb-size pictures of their daughters, when the small girls are placed in their arms, and all the laughs and tumbles along the road as they become a real family.Woven into the tale of Scott, Caroline, and the two little girls who changed their lives are the stories of other adoptive families. Some are famous and some are not, but each family’s saga captures facets of the miracle of adoption. Baby, We Were Meant for Each Other is a love story that doesn’t gloss over the rough spots. There are anxieties and tears along with hugs and smiles and the unparalleled joy of this blessed and special way of making a family. Here is a book that families who have adopted—or are considering adoption—will want to read for inspiration. But everyone can enjoy this story because, as Scott Simon writes, adoption can also help us understand what really makes families, and how and why we fall in love. From the Hardcover edition.
The Baby Whisperer Solves All Your Problems: Sleeping, Feeding, and Behavior--Beyond the Basics
by Tracy Hogg Melinda BlauThe third book in the bestselling Baby Whisperer series -- the most comprehensive, up-close, and personal to date! Thousands of parents have asked the Baby Whisperer to help them solve their problems. With this book you too can take advantage of the advice, insights, and parenting techniques from beloved child expert Tracy Hogg. "A problem is nothing more than a situation calling for a creative solution," she reminds us. "Ask the right questions and you'll come up with the right answers." Once you learn how to translate banguage, the "baby-language" your infant uses to communicate needs, feelings, and opinions, you can see your child for who he or she really is -- an understanding that will serve you well as your child blossoms into the toddler years. By helping you establish a daily routine and tailor your parenting strategies according to your child's unique personality and stage of development, Tracy will teach you how to: Ask the Twelve Essential Questions to recognize potential problems and employ the Twelve Principles of Problem Solving -- simple troubleshooting techniques for everyday situations • Avoid, or remedy, accidental parenting -- inadvertent adult behavior that often leads to such common parenting challenges as sleep problems, poor eating habits, separation anxiety, and tantrums • Be a P.C. parent -- patient and conscious -- who knows how to detect prime times -- windows of opportunity for teaching babies how to get to sleep on their own, introducing bottles to breast-fed babies, toilet training, and other growth issues • Inhibit runaway emotions and foster his or her emotional fitness -- the ability to understand and manage feelings ...and so much more. For Tracy's fans, this book will be a welcome addition to the Hogg library; for readers unfamiliar with her philosophy of care, it will open a new world of understanding and insight.
The Baby Who Saved Christmas
by Alison RobertsA family-in time for the holidays? When Alice McMillan arrives at a French chateau, searching for long-lost family, she doesn't expect to be confronted by deliciously brooding Julien Dubois-or the bombshell that the tiny baby nestled in his arms is her orphaned half brother! New guardian and celebrity chef Julien is completely out of his depth. Alice's help is like an answer to his prayers. With snow falling all around, it's a cozy Christmas and the start of something wonderful...their own fledgling family!
The Baby Who Saved Dr. Cynical
by Connie CoxDr. Jason Drake is a brilliant diagnostician-the man everyone turns to for answers when they cannot diagnose a sick child. Shaped by a painful past, his manner is brusque and his methods outrageously unorthodox....Yet his formidable personality conceals a burning passion for medicine-matched only by the intense desire he feels for his boss, Dr. Stephanie Montclair! Their red-hot affair was never meant to last, so Jason's damaged heart is tested like never before when a shock pregnancy complicates their no-strings fling....
The Baby Who Stayed Awake Forever
by Sandra SalsburyEvery family who ever spent a sleepless night with a newborn baby will feel seen in this hilarious new book about the uncanny ability of babies to stay awake FOREVER—from a mom who's been there.They tried lullabies, they tried cuddles, they tried soothing words. But now it's 3 a.m. and the baby has achieved a new level of consciousness. Throwing binkies, climbing the crib . . . Is this baby going to stay awake forever?!? (Even the neighbor would like to know.)Parents and siblings of new babies will share some BIG laughs together as they follow a VERY tired family trying to get just a few minutes of rest while their precious one jumps, pounds, yells, and even throws a 1 a.m. dance party. It's the perfect baby shower gift for parents and soon-to-be-big-siblings to say "Congratulations!" and also "I feel your pain."
The Baby Who Stole the Doctor's Heart (Mountain Village Hospital #4)
by Dianne DrakeThere's no place in brooding Dr. Mark Anderson's life for love. He's working temporarily in White Elk as a favor, then he'll be gone-and nothing will make him look back.Until he meets beautiful single mom Angela and her adorable daughter. The last thing this rugged doctor expected was to lose his heart to these two, but the moment Angela's baby girl utters her first word-Daddy-he's wrapped around her chubby little finger!The time has come for Mark to move on...but now he's looking for a permanent role-as part of their little family!
The Baby Wish
by Myrna MackenzieCrazy for BabyMaureen O'Shay was footloose and fancy-free...except for a single obsession. She wanted children-one, to start with, then eventually a house overflowing with laughter and the patter of little sneakers. All she needed was the right man to father her brood. And her new boss was the perfect candidate.Wild About GabrielGabriel Bonner's straight-arrow personality had already clashed with that of his happy-go-lucky new housekeeper. But Maureen ignored this minor problem and fell head over heels in love. She knew the sexy single father exceeded every requirement on her "Daddy-To-Be" wish list. She just had to convince Gabriel that his baby-making days weren't over!
Baby with a Badge
by Sharon De VitaLullabies and Love COP DADDY? The moment Danny Sullivan discovered the blue-eyed, spiky red-haired bundle of joy in his patrol car, he knew he wouldn't rest until this precious little lady was safe and sound. But what did he know about hungry babies...and dirty diapers? He was just a bachelor--and a man who'd given up on ever being a daddy.... Childhood friend Katie Wagner was the one person he trusted with his charge's care. Plus, she never could resist his sexy grins. But playing house with baby Molly and his very beautiful--very grown-up!--best friend soon had this duty-minded lawman looking to love, honor...and adopt! A legendary cradle brings three law-enforcement brothers lots of love!
Baby: Woof Woof! (Chunky Baby)
by DKFrom fluffy kittens to cute puppies, babies will love meeting the baby animals in this book. Watch as they explore the shapes and colors.
The Baby Wore a Badge (Montana Mavericks: The Texans Are Coming #2)
by Marie FerrarellaFrom Super Cop...to Super Dad?Now we've seen everything. Jake Castro has come to Thunder Canyon...with a seven-month-old infant in tow! The decorated police officer is clearly hoping the family-friendly town will prove the perfect place to raise his daughter. But the rumor mills started to churn the moment Calista Clifton was hired to help out the handsome single father...Serious sparks flew as soon as our hometown star met the out-of-town hero. But my sources tell me Jake might not yet be ready to settle down, despite his daddy status. Can he make Calista's dreams come true-and transform the babysitter into a bride? Stay tuned, loyal readers-this column will reveal all!
Baby Worth Billions (The Diamond Club #1)
by Lynne GrahamA one-night baby can only mean one thing to the richest man of all—a wedding! Enjoy this sparkling marriage of convenience story by USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham. Cinderella is pregnant…and must marry the world&’s richest man! Raj Belanger has everything money can buy, but something he never desired—the responsibility for his orphaned baby niece, Pansy. His wretched upbringing convinces him she&’s best with her aunt, artist Sunshine Barker. Until bohemian Sunny upends his carefully controlled life… Little Pansy is Sunny&’s world. Yet, her magnetic attraction to Raj and their explosive night together shakes her to the core. Six weeks later, Sunny discovers she&’s expecting. And Raj&’s solution is the biggest shock of all—he&’ll claim his child by claiming Sunny as his bride!From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Read all The Diamond Club books: Book 1: Baby Worth Billions by Lynne GrahamBook 2: Pregnant Princess Bride by Caitlin CrewsBook 3: Greek's Forbidden Temptation by Millie AdamsBook 4: Italian's Stolen Wife by Lorraine HallBook 5: Heir Ultimatum by Michelle SmartBook 6: His Runaway Royal by Clare ConnellyBook 7: Reclaimed with a Ring by Louise FullerBook 8: Stranded and Seduced by Emmy Grayson
Baby, Would I Lie? (Sara & Jack Series)
by Donald E. Westlake&“A delightfully feisty, smart heroine&” is up against a country music killer in this comic thriller from the Edgar Award–winning author of Trust Me on This (Publishers Weekly). Having endured the seedy world of tabloid journalism at the Weekly Galaxy, ambitious reporter Sara Joslyn has finally moved on to Trend, a hip New York magazine. But news is news, and Sara is immediately sent to Branson, Missouri, the capital of wholesome entertainment, to cover a sensational celebrity trial. Embattled country music legend Ray Jones is accused of a brutal kidnapping and killing. Making—and mucking—matters worse, Sara&’s sleazy former colleagues from the Weekly Galaxy have also infested the town. Sara is surprised by how much she enjoys a bit of pure, proud Americana—as well as the ruggedly smooth Ray Jones. But when he&’s suspected of a second homicide, Sara realizes there&’s more to the story. And that someone decidedly unwholesome is getting away with murder in the heartland. &“The action is jet-fast, and the satiric commentary on country western stars and fans is wonderfully wicked.&” —Library Journal &“Lots of ingenious twists and turns.&” —Booklist Praise for Donald E. Westlake &“Westlake has no peer in the realm of comic mystery novelists.&” —San Francisco Chronicle &“No writer can excel Donald E. Westlake.&” —Los Angeles Times
Baby Wren and the Great Gift
by Sally Lloyd-JonesCelebrate the amazing world that&’s waiting for you each and every day! Discover the special and unique talents waiting inside of you to share with each and every person you meet! From the mind of beloved author Sally Lloyd-Jones comes this beautifully illustrated picture book with a much-needed and inspiring message to any child who wonders, "What can I do?"Follow along as tiny wren marvels at the incredible wildlife around her—from fish to eagles, insects to plants—all the while wishing she had a special gift of her own to share. As she takes in the beauty of the world, she discovers a unique talent that&’s been inside her all along.Baby Wren and the Great Gift combines the sweet and gentle words of bestselling author Sally Lloyd-Jones with the beautiful illustrations of Jen Corace. This rich and colorful picture book encourages each and every little boy and girl to discover the amazing gifts within them to share with this wonderful world.Baby Wren and the Great Gift:Is written by Sally Lloyd-Jones, bestselling author of the beloved Jesus Storybook Bible, which has sold over one million copiesContains inspirational text that inspires children to recognize and bask in the wonders of the world while encouraging them to discover and share the unique wonders within themselvesFeatures the work of Jen Corace, the illustrator of many books for children
Baby X: Britain’s Child Abusers Brought to Justice
by Harry Keeble Kris HollingtonWhen super-tough cop Sergeant Harry Keeble announced he was joining Hackney's ailing Child Protection Team in 2000, his colleagues were astounded. Known as the 'Cardigan Squad', its officers were seen as glorified social workers dealing with domestics. The reality was very different. Within a few months he'd fought machete-wielding thugs, rescued kids who had pit bulls chained to their cots and confronted the horrors of African witchcraft, exposing a network of abuse in the process - all in his unrelenting war against child cruelty. Harry rescued dozens of kids - kids in crack houses, kids living in unimaginable filth and kids who had burned their houses down. Then there were the hostage situations, the lynch mobs, and the almost impossible process of interviewing paedophiles to get a confession. Without wading in sentimentality, Harry describes how his team - working alongside dedicated but chronically underfunded social workers - operated at the sharp end of child protection. This is a shocking and unforgettable story of how some of the UK's most disadvantaged children escaped their tormentors - and explains why some cases, similar to that of Baby P's, ended in tragedy.
Baby X: A Thriller
by Kira PeikoffOne of NPR&’s 2024 Books We LoveWhen any biological matter can be used to create life, stolen celebrity DNA sells to the highest bidder–or the craziest stalker–in this propulsive thriller.With a vivid imagining of the future, Gattaca meets Black Mirror in Kira Peikoff&’s Baby X.In the near-future United States, where advanced technology can create egg or sperm from any person&’s cells, celebrities face the alarming potential of meeting biological children they never conceived. Famous singer Trace Thorne is tired of being targeted by the Vault, a black market site devoted to stealing DNA. Sick of paying ransom money for his own cell matter, he hires bio-security guard Ember Ryan to ensure his biological safety. Ember will do anything she can to protect her clients. She knows all the Vault&’s tricks–discarded tissues, used straws, lipstick tubes–and has prevented countless DNA thefts. Working for Thorne, her focus becomes split when she begins to fall for him, but she knows she hasn&’t let anything slip–love or not, his DNA is safe. But then she and Thorne are confronted by a pregnant woman, Quinn, who claims that Thorne is the father of her baby, and all bets are off. Brilliantly plotted and terrifyingly prescient, Baby X is an unpredictable and relentless speculative thriller perfect for fans of Blake Crouch and John Marrs.
Baby, You are My Religion: Women, Gay Bars, and Theology Before Stonewall (Gender, Theology and Spirituality)
by Marie CartierBaby, You Are My Religion argues that American butch-femme bar culture of the mid-20th Century should be interpreted as a sacred space for its community. Before Stonewall—when homosexuals were still deemed mentally ill—these bars were the only place where many could have any community at all. Baby, You are My Religion explores this community as a site of a lived corporeal theology and political space. It reveals that religious institutions such as the Metropolitan Community Church were founded in such bars, that traditional and non-traditional religious activities took place there, and that religious ceremonies such as marriage were often conducted within the bars by staff. Baby, You are My Religion examines how these bars became not only ecclesiastical sites but also provided the fertile ground for the birth of the struggle for gay and lesbian civil rights before Stonewall.
Baby, You're Gonna Be Mine: Stories
by Kevin WilsonIn Baby, You’re Gonna Be Mine, Kevin Wilson’s first story collection in nearly a decade, Wilson combines his signature quirkiness with his keen eye for emotional complexity to explore the fraught relationship between parents and children. <p><p> “Wildfire Johnny” is the story of a man who discovers a magic razor that allows him to travel back in time. “Scroll Through the Weapons” is about a couple taking care of their underfed and almost feral nieces and nephews. “Signal to the Faithful” follows a boy as he takes a tense road trip with his priest. And “Baby, You’re Gonna Be Mine,” the title story, is about a narcissistic rock star who moves back home during a rough patch. These stories all build on each other in strange and remarkable ways, showcasing Wilson’s crackling wit and big heart. <p> Filled with imagination and humor, Baby, You’re Gonna Be Mine is an exuberant collection of captivating and charmingly bizarre stories that promise to burrow their way into your heart and soul.