Books published by publisher Oliver Press

The Harrisons Box Set: 3 unputdownable, sizzling contemporary romance novels in 1 fabulous boxed set. Find out why legions of readers have fallen in love with award-winning author Alexa Bloom's stunning contemporary romance series!ONCE IN A BIG DREAMAfter 5 long years inside, Joe Harrison is finally about to taste the freedom he's been dreaming about for so long, except that the outside world doesn't exactly look too kindly on ex-cons. Now, he's keeping his head down at Keeneland trying to stay out of trouble--except trouble finds him in the form of Rose Parmenter.Rose's perfectly ordered life is bubbling along very nicely. Except for the fact that she hates her mother's endless snobby society lunches, she'd rather be a photographer than an accountant and she doesn't love her successful businessman fiancé, Geoffrey. When her photography group heads to Keeneland one day, a chance encounter with gorgeous stablehand Joe, sends their lives skittering in a direction that neither one of them could have imagined. But even as they dream of what could be, the shadows of Joe's violent childhood are about to explode into their lives with savage fury.ONCE IN A BLUE KENTUCKY MOONTatum O'Connor thought she'd found her happy ever after with the guy of her dreams—but now her life is more like a waking nightmare than the fairy tale ending she'd dreamed of. Fleeing for her life, she winds up at enchanting Lockwood Farm—the place she'd always dreamed of as a kid, only to find that dealing with Lockwood's good-looking but cocky owner Blake Harrison, is a whole lot more than she bargained for. When her presence is unexpectedly discovered, events take a swift and ugly turn.Blake Harrison's relentless hard work turned his late father’s legacy Lockwood Farm, in the heart of bluegrass Kentucky, into a thriving five-star racehorse training facility—until a freak run of bad luck pushed it to the verge of bankruptcy. But even as his cherished family farm plunges further into debt, Blake finds himself magnetically drawn to the enigmatic new stable-hand with the endless doe-eyes. After a passionate waterfall encounter, Tatum's tangled web of secrets starts to unravel and Blake is rocked by the discovery of a devastating secret that leaves him with an impossible choice: does he try and save the family farm he cherishes...or the woman he’s come to love?ONCE IN A NEW YORK MINUTELaura Harrison is reeling from a failed marriage and a failed business - and the humiliation of her New York days still burns like it was yesterday. Drowning herself in work at the family's Kentucky thoroughbred farm has helped keep her demons at bay, but when her sister unexpectedly turns up from Manhattan, the mysterious letter she delivers forces Laura back to the city she swore she'd never return to.Back in New York, Laura's conniving ex-husband swipes the rug out from under her all over again and she decides to leave the treacherous NYC fashion scene once and for all. Only a chance encounter with old family friend—tall, handsome Marcus, has her thinking twice. She soon finds herself falling for her cute new roomie and his adorable young son, but when the fashion sharks start to circle again and Laura turns to the one guy she thought she could count on - can she survive the worst betrayal of them all?Read the whole series and fall in love with The HarrisonsOnce In A Big DreamOnce In A Blue Kentucky Moon (National Readers Choice Award Winner)Once In A New York MinuteOnce In A Nashville NightOnce In A Cape Cod Summer“Alexa Bloom draws you into her richly compelling world of characters so seductively, you'll be rooting for Tatum and Blake like you've known them your whole life. Perfect, heart-melting romance!” ~ 5 stars, Romance RocksFans of Debbie Macomber, Susan Mallery, Nora Roberts and Inglath Cooper will enjoy these heartwarming romances from award winning author Alexa Bloom.

WINNER - NATIONAL READERS CHOICE AWARDS“This deeply moving story of heart-stopping emotion and richly compelling characters will keep you up long into the night.” ~ Romance SecretTatum O'Connor is a woman in danger. She thought she'd found her happy ever after with the guy of her dreams—but now her life is more like a waking nightmare than the fairy tale ending she'd dreamed of. Fleeing for her life, she winds up at enchanting Lockwood Farm—the place she'd always dreamed of as a kid, only to find that dealing with Lockwood's good-looking but cocky owner Blake Harrison, is a whole lot more than she bargained for. When her presence is unexpectedly discovered, events take a swift and ugly turn.Blake Harrison's relentless hard work turned his late father’s legacy Lockwood Farm, in the heart of bluegrass Kentucky, into a thriving five-star racehorse training facility—until a freak run of bad luck pushed it to the verge of bankruptcy. But even as his cherished family farm plunges further into debt, Blake finds himself magnetically drawn to the enigmatic new stable-hand with the endless doe-eyes. After a passionate waterfall encounter, Tatum's tangled web of secrets starts to unravel and Blake is rocked by the discovery of a devastating secret that leaves him with an impossible choice: does he try and save the family farm he cherishes...or the woman he’s come to love?Readers are loving Alexa Bloom's inspirational stories:“Alexa Bloom draws you into her compelling world of characters so seductively, you'll be rooting for Tatum and Blake like you've known them your whole life. Perfect, heart-melting romance!” ~ 5 stars, Romance Rocks“Blake and Tatum's love story really touched me. There were some hard times for Tatum - but she's a survivor. I could identify with so much of what she went through. I just love books that touch the heart. You won't be disappointed. A must read.” ~ 5 stars, Avid Reader, Amazon"Bloom delivers authentic characters and a heart-grabbing tale that won't let readers go until the very end." ~ Tea & RomanceFind out why legions of fans made bestselling Once In A Blue Kentucky Moon a National Readers Choice and fall in love with The Harrisons today.THE HARRISONSOnce In A Big Dream (Prequel)Once In A Blue Kentucky MoonOnce In A New York MinuteOnce In A Nashville NightOnce In A Cape Cod SummerFans of Happily Inc., the Ransom Canyon series and Debbie Macomber's Dakota series will enjoy this inspirational story of hitting rock bottom and finding love when you least expect it.

What's more all-American than good old-fashioned Fourth of July fireworks? Like other cultural favorites such as baseball and apple pie, the booms, crashes, and brilliant colors of a pyrotechnics show can fill anyone with a sense of childlike wonder. Come along and watch how skilled technicians craft fireworks, choreograph a show, and then put on a fabulous display.

This new series takes young readers through the exciting and often controversial world of energy. Covering different sources of energy, the eight volumes feature fictional student narrators interviewing experts who discuss the pros and cons of each and the science behind them.Combining fact and balance, Examining Energy provides students with clear picture of a topic on which daily headlines and news stories too often flash more heat than lights.

Remember the excitement at breakfast time when a new box of cereal was put on the table - the novelty of digging down deep to find the toy or other prize buried within? Now readers have the chance to really go inside their boxes of breakfast food as How it Happens at the Cereal Company follows the cereal-making process step by step, from the farmer's harvest to the kitchen table.

Did you know that the average hurricane is 300 miles (480 km) across? These storm systems can rip through cities and leave nothing in their paths but debris. Superstorm Sandy in 2012 caused approximately $65 billion in damages. Millions of people on the East Coast of the United States were left without power for days following the disaster. In this book, you'll examine hurricanes and explore what they are, how they happen, and what you can do to prepare for these massive storms.

Did you know that ships have been around for more than 4,000 years? Over time, technology has improved significantly, causing the number of shipwrecks to decline. More than a century after the Titanic went down, the South Korean ferry Sewol sank in April 2014, claiming 304 lives. This disaster could have been prevented if the ship had not hit something underwater, as the Titanic had. In this book, you'll examine why ships sink and what experts are doing to prevent future shipwrecks.