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Fundamentals of Report Writing for Law Enforcement is a comprehensive, no-nonsense guide for anyone in law enforcement who might benefit from additional writing skills. Written by Sergeant Michael Roberts, a 28-year, knuckle-dragging police veteran with boots-on-the-ground experience, and co-authored by his far wiser wife, award-winning author and college professor Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple, this book covers nearly every aspect of LEO report writing. Designed to complement and support academy report training, this text walks readers through the full report writing process: Why reports ...

Escape back in time to the Medieval Scottish Highlands and meet the roguish outlaw Reardon MacLaurin! Three Steamy Historical Scottish Romances in one bundled set! Her Outlaw Highlander: Anice Grant is a hard-working lass, focused on caring for her brother, yet loneliness overwhelms her. Everyone, it seems, has found someone to love. Everyone but Anice, who pines for her brother's friend. When a strange man comes to her aid and fights of a band of brigands, her surprise is unfathomable when she sees her daring savior is none other than Reardon. Reardon believes that once he is on Grant land...

Seven steamy and exciting historical romance novellas in one set! Hot and fast short novellas, like a fevered kiss in the dark, full of passion, steam, and true medieval Highlander romance! A collection of the first book in each mini-trilogy! The Highlander's Scarred Heart : When Sean walks into the medieval village with a scarred face and a scarred heart, he is only hoping for a dry place to sleep. Then he meets the one woman who sees the man under the scars . . . and his life is changed forever. ♥ The Highlander's Legacy: Highland warrior Brice Grant is fiercely loyal to his family, and...

The curse of responsibility weighs heavily upon my shoulders as the new Laird. My clan, and my heart's desire, are threatened by the English. And I will sacrifice everything, including my very life, to save them...Scottish Highlands 1306 - When English deserters target the Clan MacLeod, the fair Meg Lachlan finds herself directly in their sights. As she searches for a way to protect her family and herself, the Laird's son, Ewan MacLeod, intervenes at the most opportune time. Ensconced in the keep with the soon-to-be new Laird, Meg's desire for Ewan rises.

Their love rivaled that of the gods. So no one will suffer for their love as much as Adaira and Sawny. Adaira MacDonald is more than ready to set Highland politics aside as she prepares for her new life with the wild son of the Keppoch MacDonalds, Sawny. Every moment they are together is one of passion, and they cannot wait to stand before their clans and unite them, creating one of the most powerful alliances in the Highlands and their happily ever after. When their wedding day arrives, however, Sawny is no where to be found. Her brothers, irate that a lowly Keppoch MacDonald dared bring ...

♥ Malcolm has returned from the Crusades four years late, ready to be a true husband to his wife. However, life is not the same as he left it, and when she shows him the most shocking change of all, Malcolm must make a decision. Will he stay to have a second change with Kenzie? A hot and fast short novella – like a fevered kiss in the dark – full of passion, steam, and Medieval romance! Malcolm is a broken warrior. Now that he had the chance to return home after his time fighting in the Crusades under King Richard’s banner, all he wants is see the love his life, Kenzie, once more. ...

♥ When Sean walks into the village with a scarred face and a scarred heart, he is only hoping for a dry place to sleep. Then he meets the one woman who sees the man under the scars . . . and his life is changed forever. ♥ A hot and fast short novella, like a fevered kiss in the dark, full of passion, steam, and true Highland romance! Sean MacDubh has no prospects in life, moving from village to village, a lone nomad with a scarred face. Wynda Ferguson lives a simple life as a baker’s daughter. Until the mysterious hooded Sean walks into her life. Now she wants to know all about this ...

♥ Since Reardon left over a year ago, I’ve felt nothing but loneliness. Yet pining for a man long gone has hardened my heart and left me vulnerable . . .♥ Anice Grant is a hard-working lass, focused on caring for her brother, yet loneliness overwhelms her. Everyone, it seems, has found someone to love. Everyone but Anice. When a strange man comes to her aid and fights of a band of brigands, her surprise is unfathomable when she sees her daring savior is none other than Reardon. Assigned to the Grant clan on behalf of Sir Robert the Bruce, Reardon’s journey home is fraught with ...

Elayne MacNally’s reputation as the willful harpy of the Highlands precedes her. A silver-eyed beauty born to a powerful laird, she’s accustomed to getting everything she wants, no matter what. When the man she plans to marry rejects her, her father intervenes and forces her to chart a new course in life. But can she find happiness and her heart’s desire on this new path?

Highland warrior Brice Grant is fiercely loyal to his family, and when one of them is injured, he runs to the person who might help. Only he doesn't know this same woman will steal his heart . . . A hot and fevered story full of passion, steam, and true Highland romance! Isolde Grant is the midwife's granddaughter, and when the Laird's youngest brother arrives asking for aid, she doesn't hesitate. Yet the immediate attraction she has to this dark haired Scottish knight is undeniable. When Brice's grandmother encourages him to woo Isolde, he sweeps her off her feet. They think their emotions...

♥ Sir Carrick is a respected knight for the Lord of Roxburgh. He is powerful, instills fear in everyone he commands, and is wed to the stunning Mirren. He has everything a noble knight could imagine. ♥ Except for one thing. Mirren’s passion for her mighty knight, Sir Carrick, knows no bounds. Her adoration for her loving husband is the foundation their marriage, and she gives him everything his heart desires. But there is one thing she cannot give him. As the Yuletide season approaches, their desperation to give each other the perfect holiday gift tears at the threads of their love. ...

Driven by vengeance, bound by an impossible love -- he must choose his destiny. Enemies to lovers, secrets, and betrayal in the steamy first book in the Highlander series! What happened before the Outlander battle at Culloden Moor? Reade MacDonald despises the Campbells and everything they represent. When he's expected to marry the widow and possible traitor Blair Gordon, everything inside him rebels. But as a good Highland son, he'll wed her and bed her. Loving her, though . . . that will never happen. At least, that's what Reade tells himself while he does everything in his power to keep ...

I was out of control. I had no control! I had nothing . . . "It's her fault!" I shrieked like a siren . . . "Her fault and yours!" One magical mermaid. One devastating heartbreak. One chance at revenge. Nerissa craved her future with Nerio under the sea and out of the reach of her brother, Neptune, and his irritating wife, Atheana. Until the day Nerio was tasked by Atheana with an absurd task that cost us everything. When Neptune expects his sister to push her sorrow to the side and forget Nerio, he miscalculates how heartbroken Nerissa is. Or the depths she will go to in order to exact her...

The fierce daughter of an ancient Celtic chieftain. A captured Roman invader. A passion so dangerous, it could tear the Highlands apart. Amid the violent clash of two ancient empires, Riana Blogh, the strong-willed daughter the chieftain, is thrust into a world of peril when her father drags a wounded Roman soldier into their village. Though Riana objects to the task, she’s ordered to tend to him, ensuring he’s fed and healed until he’s forced into labor. At first, the Roman soldier is nothing more than a curiosity—a captured Roman invader. But as their paths cross again and again, ...

♥ When our dreams do come true . . . Morna has a dream that is Ian MacKinlay, youngest son of the local Highland Laird. But like a dream, she knows it will never come true. Can Ian show Morna that his love for her is real? A hot and fast short novella – like a fevered kiss in the dark – full of passion, steam, and Scottish Highlander romance! ♥ The Laird's son, Ian, has vowed to make Morna his wife, but as the lowly miller’s daughter, she is aware that marrying into the Laird’s family is not meant for the likes of her. Yet her intense love for Ian gives her a sliver of hope . . ...

Falsely accused. Left his clan lands under a shadow. Now Conal MacKinlay has returned -- but what future awaits this dark and tainted man when he gets there? Rona MacKinlay pines for Conal. When she learns of his whereabouts, she pleads with her brother to write a letter asking Conal to return. She wants the same man who left to come back to her. Conal’s dark past has followed him home. Anger with the blame placed on him has made Conal wrathful, dangerous, a changed man. Yet, when he sees Rona once more, all the desire he has for her returns. He wants this red-headed beauty for his own, ...

She was promised a choice, and now she's the one being chosen! She doesn't want to marry him. He doesn't want to marry at all! Can they find the happiness they each desire? Or will their yearning for one another consume them both? Steamy fake relationship, secrets, and rivalry in book two of this Highlander series! Now that his brother is married, the MacDonalds believe their rakish second son, Maddock, should wed as well. The best choice? One of the three daughters of Laird Graham, an ally and Hammer of the Campbells. An alliance with his family will strengthen the MacDonald power in the ...

Sean has found acceptance with Wynda, the beautiful daughter of village baker. She loves him despite his scarred face and past. But others are not as accepting of their love. Will his scars destroy Sean's happiness once more? When Wydna's father gives Sean a chance to prove himself at the bakery, he sees it as a chance for redemption and to finally find his place in Brochlevin. Yet another young man believes he's a better match for Wynda, He's harsh words and violent manner cause strife in Wynda's family, in the town, and between her and Sean. But none of the deters, Sean from his goal of ...