Mac vs. PC

As a computer technician at the university, Anna Petrowski knows she has one thing in common with doctors and lawyers, and it's not the salary. It's that everyone thinks her advice comes free, even on weekends. That's why she keeps a strict observance of her Saturday routine: a scone, a caramel mocha, and nobody bothering her. So when she meets a new campus hire at the Bean Grinder who needs computer help yet doesn't ask for it, she's intrigued enough to offer. It's the beginning of a beautiful friendship and possibly something more.But Elizabeth Markel is a little higher up the university food chain than she's let on, and the truth brings out buried prejudices that Anna didn't know she had.People and computers have one thing in common: they're both capable of self-sabotage. The difference is that computers are easier to fix. Learning to Ride by Fletcher DeLancey "They say that riding a bike is as easy as falling in love: you never really forget how. Or is it the other way around?" Spider Lines by Lois Cloarec Hart Kris loves Sandy, her workaholic partner of 14 years, but lately she's been feeling lonely and neglected. A trip to a local gym inspires Kris to take up climbing, both as a fitness challenge and as a way to feel again the passion that her long-term relationship seems to have lost. With a fit young teacher eager to impart the benefit of her experience, will Kris' new-found ardour for the sport extend to her climbing instructor? Black and Blue by Erzabet Bishop How long do you wait for the one you love? Book store manager Julie has a problem. Day after day and shift after shift, she obsesses about the gorgeous woman who frequents her store and soon worms her way into her heart. But can Julie wait for Grace to see her as more than just a friend? Grace is fighting for her life. Cancer and an abusive boyfriend drive her to the bookstore for escape, where she meets Julie. The two form a friendship based on love and support, but soon Grace has to make a choice. Will she live the life she is meant to live, or will she let the threat of domestic violence kill her before her cancer has a chance to? Soft Hands and Hard Hats by JL Merrow When first-time potholer Han takes a trip down Yorkshire's Gaping Gill, she doesn't expect to be hit by a crippling attack of claustrophobia—or to meet a dark-skinned beauty in a hard hat who's more than willing to hold her hand. Experienced caver Kim may seem calm and collected in the pitch-black underground, but it turns out she's got fears of her own. Maybe, though, two can be braver than one. Touch of the Traakyn by Sandra Barret Reconstructive surgery gave space marine Jolyne cyber prosthetics controlled by the latest neural implants, but it will take more to make her whole again. Red Hot Neighbour by T.M. Croke In a maze of moving boxes and warm memories, Peyton flashes back to the day her neighbour, Lillian, came into her home and her life, bringing her an apple pie and leaving with her heart. Smoke and Swans by Alisha Kelley Sarah lives a carefree life of casual hook-ups and free caffeine. That is until she meets Josie, a shy, intriguing young woman with a hidden passion that piques her curiosity. Learning to Ride by Fletcher DeLancey"They say that riding a bike is as easy as falling in love: you never really forget how. Or is it the other way around?"Spider Lines by Lois Cloarec HartKris loves Sandy, her workaholic partner of 14 years, but lately she's been feeling lonely and neglected. A trip to a local gym inspires Kris to take up climbing, both as a fitness challenge and as a way to feel again the passion that her long-term relationship seems to have lost. With a fit young teacher eager to impart the benefit of her experience, will Kris & apos; new-found ardour for the sport extend to her climbing instructor?Black and Blue by Erzabet BishopHow long do you wait for the one you love?Book store manager Julie has a problem. Day after day and shift after shift, she obsesses about the gorgeous woman who frequents her store and soon worms her way into her heart. But can Julie wait for Grace to see her as more than just a friend?Grace is fighting for her life. Cancer and an abusive boyfriend drive her to the bookstore for escape, where she meets Julie. The two form a friendship based on love and support, but soon Grace has to make a choice. Will she live the life she is meant to live, or will she let the threat of domestic violence kill her before her cancer has a chance to?Soft Hands and Hard Hats by JL MerrowWhen first-time potholer Han takes a trip down Yorkshire's Gaping Gill, she doesn't expect to be hit by a crippling attack of claustrophobia--or to meet a dark-skinned beauty in a hard hat who's more than willing to hold her hand. Experienced caver Kim may seem calm and collected in the pitch-black underground, but it turns out she's got fears of her own. Maybe, though, two can be braver than one. Touch of the Traakyn by Sandra BarretReconstructive surgery gave space marine Jolyne cyber prosthetics controlled by the latest neural implants, but it will take more to make her whole again. Red Hot Neighbour by T.M. CrokeIn a maze of moving boxes and warm memories, Peyton flashes back to the day her neighbour, Lillian, came into her home and her life, bringing her an apple pie and leaving with her heart. Smoke and Swans by Alisha KelleySarah lives a carefree life of casual hook-ups and free caffeine. That is until she meets Josie, a shy, intriguing young woman with a hidden passion that piques her curiosity Dr. Kimberly Donovan's life is in shambles. After her medical ethics are questioned, first her family, then her closeted lover, the Chief of the ER, betray her. Determined to make a fresh start, she flees to California and L.A. Metropolitan Hospital. Dr. Jess McKenna, L.A. Metro's Chief of the ER, gives new meaning to the phrase emotionally guarded, but she has her reasons. When Kim and Jess meet, the attraction is immediate. Emotions Jess has tried to repress for years surface. But her interest in Kim also stirs dark memories. They settle for friendship, determined not to repeat past mistakes, but secretly they both wish things could be different. Will the demons from Jess's past destroy their future before it can even get started? Or will L.A. Metro be a place to not only heal the sick, but to mend wounded hearts?. --Provided by publisher Workaholic Detective Aiden Carlisle isn't looking for love-and certainly not at the law enforcement seminar she reluctantly agreed to attend. But the first lecturer is not at all what she expected. Psychologist Dawn Kinsley has just found her place in life. After a failed relationship with a police officer, she has sworn never to get involved with another cop again, but she feels a connection to Aiden from the very first moment. Can Aiden keep from crossing the line when a brutal crime threatens to keep them apart before they've even gotten together?(2nd revised edition). --Provided by publisher A visitor from her past jolts Laura Stewart into memories-some funny, some heart-wrenching. Thirteen years ago, Laura buried those memories so deeply she never believed they would resurface. Still, the pain of first love mars Laura's present life and might even destroy her chance of happiness with the beautiful, yet seemingly unobtainable Emma Jenkins. Can Laura let go of the past, or will she make the same mistakes all over again?"Hearts and Flowers Border" is a simple tale of the uncertainty of youth and the first flush of love-love that may have a chance after all. --Provided by publisher A triangle with a twist, Coming Home is the story of three good people caught up in an impossible situation. Rob, a charismatic ex-fighter pilot severely disabled with MS, has been steadfastly cared for by his wife, Jan, for many years. Quite by accident one day, Terry, a young writer/postal carrier, enters their lives and turns it upside down. Injecting joy and turbulence into their quiet existence, Terry draws Rob and Jan into her lively circle of family and friends until the growing attachment between the two women begins to strain the bonds of love and loyalty, to Rob and each other. Workaholic Detective Aiden Carlisle isn't looking for love—and certainly not at the law enforcement seminar she reluctantly agreed to attend. But the first lecturer is not at all what she expected. Psychologist Dawn Kinsley has just found her place in life. After a failed relationship with a police officer, she has sworn never to get involved with another cop again, but she feels a connection to Aiden from the very first moment. Can Aiden keep from crossing the line when a brutal crime threatens to keep them apart before they've even gotten together? (2nd revised edition) A visitor from her past jolts Laura Stewart into memories—some funny, some heart-wrenching. Thirteen years ago, Laura buried those memories so deeply she never believed they would resurface. Still, the pain of first love mars Laura's present life and might even destroy her chance of happiness with the beautiful, yet seemingly unobtainable Emma Jenkins. Can Laura let go of the past, or will she make the same mistakes all over again? "Hearts and Flowers Border" is a simple tale of the uncertainty of youth and the first flush of love—love that may have a chance after all.