New Releases by Nicole Edwards

Four years ago, Mack Schwartz made a decision that would alter the course of his life. Little did he know that walking away from the man he loved was only the beginning of a downward spiral. Since then, he’s become nothing more than a puppet, his son Daniel at the helm, turning Mack’s life not only upside down but inside out. Against his better judgment, Jeff Endsley didn’t put up a fight when Mack walked away, although his absence left a gaping hole in Jeff’s life. Now that Daniel has convinced Mack to sell Moonshiners and leave Coyote Ridge behind, Jeff isn’t sitting back and letting him make the decisions anymore.

Heaven refers to them as Misplaced Halos. Humans don’t even know they exist. This faction of celestial warriors was sent here under the cover of darkness to protect humanity from Lucifer’s demons. In return for their servitude, these warriors expect only one thing: the love they were promised, what angels refer to as an amsouelot. Never one to rely on luck or favor, Eclipse isn’t surprised when his first interaction with the female whose soul is destined for his results in death. However, he is caught off-guard when the pretty blonde who was held at gunpoint by a two-bit human turns out to be sassy and fearless and not at all bothered by the mess that was made in that alley. Orianna McKay has spent the past six years scouring the US in search of her sister. She has put her entire life on hold, hoping to locate Amber and bring her home to their mother. What she doesn’t understand is how one failed lead after another continues to take her right back to Nowhere, Colorado. Then he appears. The handsome warrior who takes a bullet in an effort to save her. What she doesn’t realize is that warrior is an angel and nothing in her world is as it seems. Eclipse’s mission is to protect Orianna from the demons who are out to lay claim to her soul. Somewhere along the way, that mission changes, priorities are shifted, and destinies are revealed. By the time the dust settles, Orianna and Eclipse will learn that salvation comes in many forms.

A young girl named Chiquita Nicole struggled with life from the beginning of her birth but has always been a fighter. The emotional roller coaster of life makes her question if she will ever survive. What she discovers is that what appears to be an escape is wholly wrapped up in more drama coming from different people in different places. Eventually, she learns that the trials of an abusive upbringing, abusive marriages, and not being accepted in the black community are all a part of her race. Chiquita Nicole also discovers that no matter how much she tries to change herself, she will eventually have to face her fears and accept the reality that her true identity is more glorious than the trials she faced. Instead, it holds the liberty of her power and grace. As she strides towards the finish line, she will have the glory of a woman who is liberated by her resilience and a newfound peace that she will finally embrace.

Have you ever felt ... incomplete? As though happily ever after is a fleeting, unattainable concept? Not that I haven''t had memorable experiences because I have. Plenty of them. It''s more like what''s necessary to check off all the boxes for a successful HEA hasn''t been defined yet. At least not for me. To say my desires-not to mention my expectations-are complicated would be putting it mildly. It''s bad enough I''m in love with my best friend despite the fact we can''t give each other what we both need: a Dominant who can tame our inner submissives.Then the unexpected happens. Secrets are revealed, danger unfolds, decisions are made. And it''s during the ensuing roller coaster ride that five peoples'' lives are forever changed. Including mine.

Come back to Coyote Ridge for Christmas… When Travis Walker finds himself uninspired about gifts for his family, he realizes what he wants to give them doesn’t come wrapped in a box with a shiny bow on top. This year, with the help of his brothers, Travis is going to pull off a surprise that’ll lay the groundwork for the Walker Christmas tradition going forward. Of course, Travis won’t consider it a success unless he moves a few pieces on the proverbial chessboard while he’s at it. As for where those will eventually land ... well, that’s anyone’s guess.

Heaven refers to them as Misplaced Halos. Humans don’t even know they exist. This faction of celestial warriors was sent here under the cover of darkness to protect humanity from Lucifer’s demons. In return for their servitude, these warriors expect only one thing: the love they were promised, what angels refer to as an amsouelot. The first of his kind, Obsidian has spent the past fifteen hundred years fighting alongside his brothers, protecting humans from Lucifer’s demons, all while keeping to the shadows. Their mission is simple, right up until it isn’t. The day Obsidian learns of a traitor in Heaven is the day everything changes. The entire reason for his existence is put on hold because there’s a new assignment: find the female whose soul belongs to his and protect her, no matter the cost. Penelope Calazans spends her days sleeping and her nights serving free drinks to the gamblers looking to win big in Sin City. It’s not a glamorous life, perhaps a tad lonely, but she’s content. Or she thought she was. Then he appears. The mystery man who would turn out not to be a man at all, but rather an angel. The angel who would turn Penelope’s mundane life upside down, revealing what really lurks in the dark. Not only do they have to battle the demons looking to possess their souls, but Obsidian and Penelope must overcome the obstacles that come with falling in love. In the end, an angel and a human must make the ultimate sacrifice, all in the name of a love everlasting.

Have you ever wondered who holds the ultimate control in a relationship? More specifically, who wields the power when it comes to Domination and submission? It’s a question I’m driven to answer. Not only because it’s the basis for my dissertation, but also because I’m curious. And who better to give me a lesson than Gregory Edge, the tall, dark, and stoic Master who manages the infamous fetish club known as Dichotomy. As a favor to my brother, Edge has agreed to give me a tour of the club. Only, we’re not on the same page as to what that entails. Luckily, Edge’s good friend Chris Cavanaugh makes an unexpected appearance, and the blond cowboy sex god has a way of turning the best laid plan on its ear. Lesson one: I may not be submissive, but I’m more than willing to explore the subject. Especially with these two hot Dominants as my teachers.

Whether it was due to lack of funds, lack of desire, or one lame excuse after another, Rex Sharpe has managed to ignore the one and only dream he’s ever had: turning his family’s dilapidated old farmhouse into a bed and breakfast. Until now. When his cousin Travis Walker decides to invest in a venture that will help revitalize the small town of Coyote Ridge, Rex knows it’s time to put up or shut up. They say third time’s a charm, right? Jack Cunningham learns that’s not always true. When his world is unexpectedly tipped on its axis, Jack does what he does best. He runs. Only this time, he doesn’t get far. A one-night encounter with a sexy cowboy has Jack’s already topsy-turvy world spinning even more, and he soon learns, it’s only the beginning.

Lent is the season on the Christian liturgical calendar where we set aside time to set our focus on the events leading up to the cross. This devotional journal hopes to serve as an aide to daily time with God during the practice of fasting and praying. This devotional is in no way intended to be the sum total of theological thought on the matter, however it is a sacrificial offering of insight lead by the Spirit of God. This devotional includes 40 days of scripture, prayer focus and a brief commentary for consideration. There is also space provided for thoughts, notes and prayers.

THEIRLOVEISUNDENIABLE… Happily married for four and a half years, Beau and Ethan Walker are ready for the next phase in their lives. They want what so many people dream of: A baby. THEIRCOMMITMENTISUNWAVERING… Expanding their family with a tiny bundle of joy isn’t as easy for them as it is for the rest of the Walker clan. However, they have options and they’re willing to do what it takes because they’ve learned that the things worth fighting for aren’t always easy, but they are definitely worth it. THEIRSTRENGTHWILLBETESTED… Despite their deep desire and their endless efforts to start a family, there are outside forces working against them. Some they can see, others they can’t. Every step forward seems to take them two steps back. Only during their darkest moments do Beau and Ethan realize their true strength comes from the most important things they have: love, family, and each other. BEAU is the sequel to ETHAN (Alluring Indulgence, 5). While it can be read as a standalone since it occurs nearly five years after Beau and Ethan are married, it is recommended that you read ETHAN to understand the true strength of these two men and the infallible bond of the Walker family.

My name is Trent Ramsey. It’s possible you’ve heard of me. I’m one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood. Not only that, but I’ve built a vast empire of businesses, including two of the hottest BDSM clubs on the map. My face has been plastered on big screens and magazines for over a decade. Plus, I’ve got more money than I know what to do with. At one point in my life, I thought that was enough to make me happy. So, why am I not? Why have I found myself at a crossroad? It’s not like I don’t know what I want. I know exactly what I want. Or rather who. But it isn’t what you think. I’m not after a submissive who will fill the void. No, it’s never that easy for me. I’m after two and they aren’t both submissives. Or rather, they aren’t both in the lifestyle because they are both definitelysubmissive. In fact, one happens to be my personal assistant, a man who has spent the past three years working alongside me, helping to manage my entire world. Although my mind has been set on one particular woman for so long, I can’t deny I have an overwhelming urge to dominate him, too. Better yet, both of them together. At the same time.

This is the complete Unhinged Trilogy. Have you ever met that someone who steals your breath with just a look? That someone you can’t stop thinking about, no matter how hard you try? I have. I met her in a dream. Never would I have expected her to step right into my reality, though. But she did. Although I can’t explain why, Payton Fowler makes me want things I never imagined I could have. She soothes the chaos in my head. But she doesn’t know who I really am, and she doesn’t see the darkness that lives inside of me. She’s supposed to be off limits to me. But that’s not a problem because I’ve perfected the art of breaking the rules. My name is Sebastian Trovato, and this is the story of how I met the woman who unhinges me.

This player’s got a lot to learn if he wants to score . . . with the boss’s daughter. “Nicole Edwards sure does know how to write the bad boys of sports!”—L. P. Dover Stone: Football is more than a game to me. It’s my calling. Becoming the Dallas Wranglers’ starting quarterback before I retire is a dream come true, but with a few wins under my belt, suddenly everyone wants a piece of me. And even though being in the spotlight has its perks—beautiful women, star treatment, more beautiful women—what really gets me sweating is the watchful gaze of my sexy-as-hell PR coach, Savannah Andrews. The catch? Her father is kind of my boss. . . . Savannah: In my family, football is big business. When your dad owns an NFL franchise, you learn a thing or two about schmoozing, and from what I can tell, it’s not a skill in Jason Stone’s playbook. Sure, the veteran quarterback is literally larger than life. With broad shoulders, muscles on muscles, and a mouth made for kissing, he may be one of the hottest men in the league—and I should know. I’ve turned down enough players to start my own all-star team. But those guys just wanted to get close to my father. Meanwhile, Stone is getting temptingly close . . . to me. Praise for Bad Business “Bad Business is incredibly hot, sexy, and sweet. Nicole Edwards brings her A game to the must-read football romance of the year. Pick it up today, and thank me later.”—Sloane Howell, author of Bossed “[Bad Business] is fun, sexy and flirty, and it has great dialogue and dynamics between the characters. . . . This is a refreshing story with an engaging storyline.”—Cocktails and Books (five stars) “A delightfully filthy, flirty good time. . . I’m ready for another of Edwards’s so-called bad boys. I sure am.”—Herding Cats & Burning Soup “Edwards, once again, creates a steamy sports romance that is a great mix of lust and passion.”—Fairest of All Book Reviews “Edwards is one of my go-to writers. I just read everything she writes, no matter what. Her writing is so versatile and I always know she’s going to entertain the heck out of me!”—Two Book Pushers The Bad Boys of Sports come to life in these sexy standalone novels by New York Times bestselling author Nicole Edwards: BAD REPUTATION | BAD BUSINESS This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

Having spent the last two and a half months with my bosses, the thought of spending the holidays alone isn’t ideal. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what I feared I would be doing. Or so I thought. I probably should’ve learned long ago not to underestimate the men I work for. They do have a way of surprising me when I least expect it. While I find myself immersed in a lifestyle I am still getting familiar with, spending time with my bosses is proving to be more than I originally anticipated. Not only am I experiencing what it means to offer my submission freely, I’m also experiencing something else. Something that feels a lot like love. Until they switch things up and make me choose between them. That’s not something I’m capable of doing. After all, not only am I falling in love with one of my bosses, it appears my heart already belongs to two. Except one of those two seems to be rejecting me and I’m at a loss. If only I could let things go back to the way they were in the beginning, return to our original arrangement. If I could do that, it might work out. Too bad my heart doesn’t seem to be listening to reason.

Meet the most wanted players in sports . . . one ridiculously hot alpha male at a time. Chase: With a nickname like “Sin,” it’s no wonder they call me the bad boy of hockey. Opponents curse me. Fans scream my name—in the arena and in other, much more private places. Penalties or not, I’m not afraid to dish out a little pain. But pleasure? That’s my weakness. And no one knows it better than my best friend, Cassie Desrosiers. I’d have to be blind not to notice her rocking body and teasing grin. So when she invites me along on a trip to Vegas, my curiosity isn’t the only thing that’s aroused. Cassie: Chase Barrett is a world-class A-hole. As his best friend, I’m allowed to call him on his BS. Who else is going to do it? Certainly not the puck bunnies swooning at every flex of his biceps. Everyone knows that Chase is the love-’em-and-leave-’em type. There’s no such thing as commitment for the king of casual hookups. So why should I care? Maybe because all work and no play makes me a sexually frustrated girl. It’s time to put the hockey stud at my beck and call to good use . . . but after a week in Vegas with Chase, I might never want to go back to the real world. Praise for Bad Reputation “[Nicole] Edwards opens the Bad Boys of Sports contemporary romance series with a steamy, fun novel. . . . Readers will appreciate that Chase and Cassie are more than just two hot bodies going horizontal at the first opportunity. They are surrounded by friends and family who add nuance and depth (and some family drama) to their passionate romance.”—Publishers Weekly “The friends-to-lovers trope is a tricky one, and Edwards manages it well in her first Bad Boys of Sports novel.”—RT Book Reviews “Sinfully fun and exciting! The chemistry was off the charts. Nicole Edwards sure does know how to write the bad boys of sports!”—New York Times bestselling author L. P. Dover “An incredibly sexy story with some fun and exciting twists. . . . Bad Reputation was a fun escape from my day.”—Red Cheeks Reads “It’s the gentle looks and touches, the subtleties that make Bad Reputation so magnetic.”—Heroes and Heartbreakers “I adore the last few chapters of this book! If you enjoy friends-to-lovers stories, make sure to read Bad Reputation.”—Shh Moms Reading This sexy standalone novel includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

"A tale of the art world and all who dwell therein including shapeshifters, ghosts and the occasional demon. A love story where two artists try to win the love of a very beautiful girl indeed, by putting on exhibitions in order to win her attentions, and the outrageous occult repercussions all round. THIS BOOK IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY TO EVER BE OFFICIALLY PUBLISHED BY THE ARTS/LITERARY ESTABLISHMENTS, but either way it is a well written romp as well as being also a tough, hard-bitten, critical/social satire on the world of art culture." - NYT Since most of my books have been downloaded to near death by just about everyone I must make my many avid readers aware that when you download some writers work illegally this means impoverishment unless they have a big, rich publisher who sells lots of their books like jk rowling. I''m not one of these and desperately need the money from them so don''t be evil and steal from the poor artist writer -that''s all folks!

A comprehensive view of the mechanisms underpinning the neurodevelopmental disorder Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is lacking owing to limited access to relevant human cell models. Therefore, the development of tractable and representative models of human neurodevelopmental disorders is crucial to our ability to draw physiologically relevant conclusions about the mechanisms of FXS pathogenesis. Ideally, experimental models of this disorder would recapitulate the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the phenotypic characteristics of FXS as they are manifested in humans. Additionally, both the genetic and phenotypic characteristics of this disorder would be represented within FXS-associated cell types at defined stages of neuronal development that are relevant to FXS progression. The use of cell reprogramming to generate FXS patient-derived human neural stem/precursor cells provides a powerful platform to elucidate the mechanistic underpinnings of aberrant neurodevelopmental phenotypes as they occur in humans. Therefore, the aim of this study was to establish our capability to generate FXS patientderived neural progenitor cells (iNPs) and subsequently neurons by direct reprogramming to a neural progenitor state. Furthermore, direct reprogramming of FXS patient-derived fibroblasts would be achieved using a novel chemically modified mRNA gene delivery system advanced by the Neural Reprogramming and Repair laboratory. This study demonstrated that diverse cell populations positive for both neural progenitor and neuronal markers can be derived directly from somatic cells by SOX2/PAX6-SNIM® RNA mediated reprogramming. Importantly, reprogrammed FXS cell lines exhibited transcriptional and phenotypic differences, which may be suggestive of early FXS-associated mechanisms occurring during progenitor and neuronal development in vitro. This is significant as it provides proof-of-concept data that this model may be useful in future efforts to characterise the effects of the loss of FMRP on the development and function of neurons and uncover possible therapeutic targets for early intervention strategies in the future. To the best of our knowledge, the present study is the first to derive live human neural progenitors and differentiated neuron-like cells by direct-to-iNP reprogramming of FXS-patient derived somatic cells.

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This novel crosses over with Nicole''s Dead Heat Ranch series. It can be read as a standalone. Jared Walker is a single dad who knows what it''s like to be burned by a woman. His ex-wife tormented him in a way that''s unforgivable. It makes sense that Jared doesn''t trust women. He''s not looking for love, but when his cousin Travis puts Jared in charge of the Walker family reunion, Jared just might find himself in over his head. In more ways than one. Hope Lambert has one goal in life. To keep Dead Heat Ranch prospering. From sun up to sun down, she has a single-minded focus working alongside her four sisters, the job isn''t always easy, but it''s definitely worth it. Hope is convinced she needs nothing more than what''s right in front of her. Until he walks into the stable. It''s easy to think you know what''s best for you. That is until your heart is put to the test. What happens when the cautious cowgirl and the sexy single dad come face to face? The chemistry threatens to scorch them both. Giving in is easy. Not falling in love is the hard part.

Kingston Rush Becoming a goaltender in the NHL is the only thing I ever wanted for myself. Goal accomplished. Two years ago, I was the best goalie in the league, for the third time. With our Stanley Cup win, the Austin Arrows were on top of the world. Nothing could possibly bring us down. Wrong. Turns out, even when you’re at the top, you can find yourself back at rock bottom. But it gets worse. Not only did the team fall from grace, then I did too. I was accused of something I didn’t do. And now I’m being forced to repair my tarnished reputation. Only I don’t know how to do that. When the suggestion is made for me to pull off this ruse for the media, I know what I’m getting into. I also know there’s only one right answer. But it’s complicated, and I’m not the only one who could get hurt. There’s only one major problem. I can’t say no.

He''s suffering in silence... Teague Carter, one of the four owners of Pier 70 Marina, has spent his life feeling rejected. To the point that he has never allowed himself to get close to anyone. He prefers it that way, in fact. But he refuses to believe that his destructive behavior might be something more than rebellion. He''s unable to speak... Hudson Ballard, Pier 70''s mechanic, has been fighting his attraction to Teague for years. He has stood by and watched the kid get more and more out of control, but this time is the last. If Teague wants to use sex to escape his problems, Hudson is certainly willing to be the one to show him that he''s good with more than just his hands. Sometimes words aren''t necessary. There are fireworks when this out-of-control bad boy agrees to no strings with this tatted up, dominating mechanic. Can Teague and Hudson keep their emotions from getting involved in their arrangement? Or -- thanks to the demons from their pasts -- will the darkness steal from them before they have a chance?