Most Popular Books by Stephanie Doyle

The book addresses a crucial issue for all involved in education and training: the transfer of learning to new and different contexts. Educators, employers and learners face the problem of ensuring that what is learnt in the classroom is able to be adapted and used in the workplace. It focuses on adult learners in professional and vocational contexts. The authors provide an accessible book on the transfer of learning which draws on multi-disciplinary perspectives from education, psychology and management. The Transfer of Learning will be useful both for postgraduate students and for practitioners wanting to deepen their understanding of transfer and for those interested in practical applications. It combines theory and practice from international research and the authors'' own case studies of transfer involving learners engaged in professional development and study towards qualifications. Theories of adult learning, change and lifelong learning are discussed in relation to the transfer of learning. The purpose of this book is to emphasise to tertiary educators and trainers the importance of transfer and in doing so highlight the participants'' voices as central foci in coming to an understanding of the process. By doing this it balances the literature which has to date emphasized transfer from a trainer''s and/or organization''s perspective. There has been little if any substantive material on tertiary transfer issues and yet demands are increasing for tertiary education providers to be more accountable and more focused on developing students'' ability to use their learning in everyday work situations. The book is unique in that it adopts a phenomenological perspective and underscores the significance of the participants'' voices in understanding issues.

Being a father shouldn''t feel this risky! There''s not a lot former CIA agent Mark Sharpe hasn''t done. Yet suddenly he''s in a world of firsts—first time being a father, first time being self-employed…and first time being attracted to his employee. JoJo Hatcher, with her attitude, her tattoos and her investigative talents, tempts him in ways he can''t explain. With each day she becomes more irresistible. How is he supposed to function in this messed-up situation? Then his teenage daughter, Sophie, is threatened. There''s only person he trusts to help him: JoJo. As they work to untangle the mystery, Mark imagines a future together that includes another first—family.

Too many idealistic, gifted, and conscientious educators are leaving the teaching profession after just a few years in our nation’s classrooms. They feel alone, frustrated and disillusioned by the bureaucracy, stress, and challenges of modern public education. Teaching is Tough! A Practical Guide to Classroom Success is designed to help these novice teachers during their critical early years in overcoming the many daily difficulties and obstacles that they routinely face. Written by several of Virginia’s finest and most experienced educators, the book contains a series of easy-to-read informative essays which provide realistic advice and guidance that can be immediately applied and implemented in the classroom. The book is also supported by a constantly updated website (http:www.teachingistough.com) which, when used in conjunction with the text, provides immediate access to suggested resources and materials. Teaching is Tough! is an invaluable resource for all novice and mentor teachers. It will help educators to become more effective by improving their instruction as well as their interaction with parents and students.

For all the wrong reasons? Anna Summers has always been more than Ben Tyler''s assistant. She''s even been more than his best friend. Too bad Ben didn''t realize it until after she quit. Now that he''s more like his old self after facing off against a life-threatening illness, he''s ready to win Anna back. Of course, it''s not simple. One night Ben broke his own rule about getting involved with an employee. And now Anna is pregnant. She refuses to let him use the baby as a reason for them to reconcile. It will take an act of persuasion to convince her they belong together…and not only because of the baby.

A maverick female undercover agent is reunited with her former love to capture a terrorist cell in this romantic suspense novel. At the ripe old age of twenty, girl genius Sabrina Masters was booted from the CIA for "willful insubordination." Now, ten years later, they want her back for a mission only she has the brains to complete—breaking a twisted code to flush out a terrorist. Too bad the mission comes with her former trainer and ex-lover—Quinlan—attached. With national security at risk, Sabrina doesn''thave time for rules or distractions. Especially from Quinlan. A decade out of the spy game means the odds are against her—but they don''t call her a genius for nothing....

In these two unforgettable prequel novellas, reader-favorite author Stephanie Doyle introduces the town of Minotaur Falls, where baseball and love collide with exhilarating—and unexpected!—results... Playing the Game Sports journalist Pete Wright is unsettled when the Minotaur Falls minor league team is sold to a stranger. What does billionaire Jocelyn Taft know about baseball? Still, no one—least of all Pete—is prepared when he teaches Jocelyn all about the game of baseball...and gets a lesson in love in return. Making the Play Tomboy Scout Baker has a wicked crush on her new apprentice, former ballplayer Jayson LeBec. Fortunately, the town''s big upcoming wedding gives Scout a chance to show off her very best assets. But when the bride gets jitters, things get out of hand...and the town of Minotaur Falls will never be the same! There''s more Minotaur Falls in Harlequin Superromance''s The Comeback of Roy Walker...when one man gets a second chance at bat and at love.

Corinne Weatherby believes everyone on this planet has one true love. Just one. Okay, so the one she''s picked is a shallow, inconsiderate womanizer—nothing a good breakup scene can''t fix. Corinne comes from a legendary acting family, and there''s a drama queen lurking just below her financial-controller surface. Her "I''m leaving you!"—which really means she''s going on a two-week vacation—is bound to turn the boy around by the time she gets back. But her office buddy Matthew overhears her performance and goes after her, determined to prove he is her real one and only. So Matthew, the unadulterated accountant, reveals his alter ego: Superstud. Whether it''s revenge or the thrill of seeing Matthew suit-and-tieless, Corinne is suddenly ready to play his Lois Lane.

She wants her Secret Service agent back… She was the president’s only daughter. And like a bad movie cliché, Vivian Bennett fell in love with her Secret Service agent, Joe Hunt. Except the night she chose to confess her feelings, the night he rebuked her embarrassing advance, was the night her stalker kidnapped her. That was ten years ago. Joe, of course, had rescued her. But that didn’t stop her father from firing him, and her juvenile mistake cost Viv her best friend. Well, she’s back in Washington and, even though her dad’s no longer in office, she’s started to get threatening letters. She needs—wants—the only man she’s ever trusted to protect her a second time.

Car thief turned race car driver, Michael Langdon has worked hard to build his image. To take it to the next level he needs to kick it up a notch. Madeleine Kane is a genius at adjusting public perception. With her in charge, he''s guaranteed to look better while keeping hs darkest secrets in the past.

The Perfect Reality TV Show... The Cast 1) One buff, self-centered former soap star 2)Fifteen excessively ambitious beauties 3)One mouthwash sponsor (fresh breath is important) 4)One very driven advertising executive (Richard Wells) and his pert assistant (Bridget Connor—as un-Beauty Queen as they come) The Show One man, a bevy of beauties and cameras everywhere to record the catfights. The Really Big Problem When a bad boob job forces a contestant to bail, Richard begs Bridget to fill in—never expecting she''ll make it past the first cut. But to Bridget''s glee and Richard''s dismay, it seems that the hunky star of the show is very interested in Bridget.... Lights...camera...and plenty of action!

The courage to love... JUSTICE AND HONOR... These words made up Zach Montgomery''s world. As an undercover DEA agent, he spent his life fighting wrong with right. But in one fateful moment he made a decision that would haunt him forever. FAITH AND HOPE... Teacher Delaney Sheridan lived by these words. But Zach, the mysterious stranger who rescued her from certain death and stood by her side throughout her painful recovery, seemed sadly in need of both. LOVE AND MARRIAGE... Zach knew Delaney could feel the love that had grown between them. But before he could offer her his future, he had to find the courage to tell her he wasn''t the hero she thought he was—and she had to convince him he was!

Who''s that girl? Greg Chalmers knows when someone is lying. That''s how he ends up helping the police with an unusual case. A woman is found covered in blood, claiming she has no memory. Is she lying? He doesn''t think so. But for the first time, his attraction to her could be clouding his judgment! Despite his intentions to stay aloof, he can''t resist helping Eliza Dunning...especially when she becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation. As they work together to uncover the details of her life, Greg finds himself in deep. And it''s even more important to prove her innocence....

TO TOUCH HER IS TO TOUCH DEATH Orphaned at birth, Lilith knows nothing of her family, her last name or the origin of the amazing power she’d always considered a curse. Then the arrival of a mysterious package reveals her mother’s legacy—and the existence of a half sister with special powers of her own. When the family reunion turns deadly, only one man can help Lilith defeat her new enemy. His warrior’s hands will keep Lilith alive by any means necessary. But his touch will transform her…body and soul.

Fresh on the heels of their disastrous date, Dr. Camille Lawson is none too pleased to find Dr. Wyatt Holladay darkening her doorstep. But a mystery ailment is claiming her patients—and just maybe the gorgeous doctor can help her get some answers. What should be a simple investigation of medical causes quickly reveals a very real threat. Someone is targeting Camille by killing her patients, one by one. Surrounded by suspects and unable to convince the authorities crimes are being committed, Wyatt is the only person who can keep the infuriating beauty safe. With everything on the line, he must protect her reputation, her life…and her heart.

Eager to start a family, Caroline Sommerville marries Dominic Santos in a whirlwind courtship. Then the unthinkable happens: her husband becomes the prime suspect in the murder of his business partner. With Dominic on the run from the police, Caroline is his last hope. Though she''s only known him a short time, she''s certain he was framed. But there''s so much about him she doesn''t know. And when a damning secret in Dominic''s past surfaces, Caroline has to decide whether she believes in the man she married. Is he the murderer he''s accused of being? Or is he the husband who needs her trust...and love?

Cassandra Allen''s gift is so uncanny that even the skeptical police now consult her on murder investigations. But when she''s called in to investigate a rash of serial murders, her mind is assaulted by a terrifying being from beyond.... Cass believes the evil force attempting to possess her is involved in the killings. But how? Then she meets Malcolm McDonough, brother of the first victim. He''s successful, attractive, unsettling...and he doesn''t believe that Cass hears the dead. Yet even as Malcolm denies her claims, he is counting on Cass to lead them to the killer. Because all the victims have one thing in common— her.

Survival becomes one woman''s reality. How far would her competition go to win a million dollars? Lying? Cheating? Murder? That''s what former Olympic diver Talia Mooney feared when the body washed up on the site of the Ultimate Endurance reality TV show. Now she was stranded on a tropical island with her fellow contestants and their nervous host. One of them had to be the killer. Was it the wannabe starlet, the underweight geek, the man having a midlife crisis? Could it be her strongest competition, the sexy smart-ass ex-cop? Talia had counted on her honed body and ferocious desire to win to pull her through. Now she must decide whom to trust—and how to beat the killer at his own game . . .

Bailey''s Irish Dream by Stephanie Doyle Married by thirty or else! If still single on her birthday, Baily Monohan promised her family she''d return home and marry her boring childhood sweetheart. But fate has other plans when Baily is involved in an accident with a black Mercedes—driven by a man with an even blacker temper! Daniel Blake is headed east, as well—to stop a wedding! Can these two drive cross-country together without crossing swords? Or perhaps they''ll be the ones crossing the threshold—together! Czech Mate by Kate Thomas She knew all the right moues... Wendy Marek needs to see green—as in money to finance her studies in fashion design in Paris. But to claim her inheritance she must marry. Visiting Czech Peter Havel also needs to see green—as in green card! What will Wendy do with a Czech math genius with the body of an Olympic gold medalist? Well, marry him, of course. However, what will happen to this marriage of convenience when love enters the equation?

The only thing she wasn''t prepared for was life itself... Eleanor desperately loved her husband, Max Harper, but when he chose his research work over their marriage one more time, she had no choice but to file for divorce. She couldn''t know that his ship would go down in a storm in the North Atlantic. Two years later, she''s buried him in the past, launched a thriving business and even started dating again. She''s getting her life together and she''s doing just great, she tells anybody who asks her. But she''s absolutely not prepared for what—or who—is about to step into her mom''s study next...

Autumn marks the end of summer, but the beginning of fresh starts and new romances that will changes the lives of three individuals forever in this collection of three brand-new stories. Includes "Summer Breeze" by D''Alessandro, "Sweeter Than Wine: by Yardley, and "Ice Cream Kisses" by Doyle. Original.