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Carl is not keen on going to his wife’s office party as it tends to be boring. Little does he realize that the night is going to end with Tracy and him participating in a wild swinging party with Tracy’s boss and his wife.

I'm trapped on a boat in the middle of nowhere, my magic bound, with no hope of escape. But I refuse to be a helpless victim. With my life on the line, I'll do whatever it takes to survive, but I pray that the wolf shifters I've grown to care for will find me in time. As I unravel the sinister secrets lurking beneath the surface, I realize my kidnapping is only the beginning. Shocking revelations about my heritage suggest there may be more to my mother's death—and my own powers—than I ever imagined. And with a powerful enemy determined to see me dead, the guys and I are in for the fight...

The Harleys are a typical Arkansas family. Sam is a devoted mother to her work and her three children, William, Scott, and Michael. One day, at breakfast time, Scott, the middle son, shows his mother a summons from school. His mother is surprised, but Scott tells her it must not be anything significant.

In this lighthearted romantic drama/comedy, a practical, responsible Chicago career woman agrees to pose as the fiance of her ex boyfriend in exchange for money. It's a fast-paced page-turner with many plot twists and a romance that veers toward the sweet side. The book is the first in a series about a group of friends and the mayhem, mishaps and misadventures they encounter on their journey toward love.

Raised within the Devil's Crusaders, Maura has been exposed to many of life's uglies and sheltered from any real relationships. She has all but given up on the idea of love. Until she meets Corbin Marx, a sexy beast of a marine who refuses to back down from any challenge. He is the type of man Maura has craved, the type who might just be strong enough. This journey will be brutal, littered with violence, deceit, and heartache.

Join us, three spirited sisters, as we invite you into our lively book club discussion that has flourished over nine years of shared stories and deep dives into literature. Each episode of our podcast is a cozy gathering where we not only dissect the books we love (and love to hate) but also intertwine our own tales with humor and warmth. From classic novels to contemporary gems, we bring you thoughtful discussions spiced with laughter and sisterly banter. Tune in for a delightful blend of literary insights and personal anecdotes that celebrate the magic of books and sisterhood.

When the opportunity to partner with a local business presents itself, Tracy is happy to grab it with both hands. She never bargained that the owner of the business would be her nemesis from high school. She’s shocked to find that her nemesis still has the same condescending behavior and great looks!

When Tracy discovers that her first love is back in town, she's torn between what used to be and what is...her stable relationship with Detective Copeland. Things get further complicated when a member of the circus crew, that's rolled into town, is found dead. The small town of Fern Grove is tired of the awful antics of the circus folk, and not many are bothered when this murder is revealed.

While exiled king Alix Saint Croix lies in wait to reclaim his throne, a mistress would provide a welcome distraction. Entering a Parisian perfume house to buy a fragrance for a current lover, he leaves with a powerful craving for another woman altogether - stunningly exotic perfumer Leila Verughese. The very smell of Alix awakens Leila's every nerve. If she's going to give her innocence to anyone, who better than a king? But it's an alchemy with life-changing repercussions....

Former middleweight champion and confirmed bachelor Tommy "Lightning" Sparks has lost it all: his belt, his career, and now his home. After the devastating fire, he moves in with his drama-free best friend, Julie. One encounter changes everything, and Julie is no longer the girl he's spent his life protecting but a desirable woman he wants to take to his bed. Knowing his reputation, he's determined to protect Julie more than ever--from himself.

Helping her aunt grow her floristry business has given a new purpose to Tracy’s life. She’s delighted to be introduced to a young entrepreneur who plans to open the trendiest restaurant in the Pacific Northwest. The addition of her lily arrangement transforms a dull-looking room into a swanky functional space that has everyone responding in awe and admiration. On the opening night of the restaurant, things take a sour turn when the jovial atmosphere is ruined by a rival restaurateur. Things go from bad to worse when the spouse of this rival is found dead.

Harvey the Hippo Meets Mickey Mandarin is a story of gender binary and nonbinary new friends making introductions, learning a little background about each other, and finding that although they may identify differently, they all still like to play and have fun the same way. The animals are proud to say how they like to be addressed, such as he/him, she/her or they/them.

Twelve-year-old Sophie Mulvaney's world has been turned upside down after her mom loses her job and breaks up with Pratik. But then: Sophie starts seeing bubbles above people's heads that tell her what they are thinking. Seeing other people's thoughts should be cool, but it's actually just stressful. And when she finds out through the thought bubbles that her best friend Kaya likes her other best friend, Rafael - the very same Rafael that Sophie has her own crush on - Sophie has to find a way to figure out how to deal with knowing more than she should.

One look was all it took for 15-year-old June Withers to fall in love with Jake Daniels. One moment was all it took for the river’s current to take everything from them. June would have done anything for Jake. The two were inseparable. He was going to run away to be with her. Then, his abusive father destroyed their happiness.

From when I learned I don't have a sex-phone operator voice to when I fainted in the middle of a shoot. From when I bombed a movie audition to when I was upstaged by the modeling equivalent of a soccer mom. It's all here. So sit back, relax, and listen to a few stories that will remind you that modeling is about as glamorous as babysitting a bunch of toddlers. Toddlers on a sugar rush. By the way, your keys are underneath your jacket in the kitchen.

At the dawn of the 21st century, Millboro is a quiet town in the Carolina foothills. Parker Jackson is a retiring NYPD lieutenant. Poppy MacPherson Bedingfield is a single mother. Fate brought them together. Their love would start a ripple effect that would change the town.

Adam has spent his life trying to be the perfect man and succeeding, as his nickname of "Adonis" implies. But a woman seeking help to live crashes into his life and has him questioning everything. Nearly losing her mother forces Evie to change everything. Desperate to become healthy, she goes to Adam’s fitness center.

In a world engulfed by turmoil, where ancient pain echoes in the lives of every individual, GENERATION WE emerges as a beacon of hope, illumination, and empowerment. We are living in an age when our historical patterns and traumas are playing out on the world stage. At no other time in history have we been more aware of the profound need for transformation—on an individual and a collective level. Which means now is the time to embark on a groundbreaking journey of healing and awakening with author Abby Kamen.

From a simple robbery gone horribly wrong to a grisly murder in a secret love dungeon, this stellar collection of crime fiction short stories showcases some of today's finest voices of color. Edited by Wall Street Journal best-selling author Abby L. Vandiver, this thrilling anthology will keep you on the edge of your seat. Includes "Midnight Escapade" by Jennifer Chow, "Lucky Thirteen" by Tracy Clark, "Murderers' Feast" by H.C. Chan, "In the Matter of Mabel and Bobby Jefferson" by Christopher Chambers, and many more.

After losing both her neighbor to suicide and her friend to a drunk driving accident, Lily—a talented ballerina on the verge of going pro—stuns everyone and quits ballet. Ostracized from her family and grappling with emotions that she can barely understand, Lily starts wandering her city and stumbles upon a boxing gym inside a repurposed fire station. Under the guise of working at a local coffee shop, Lily secretly begins training. What happens next is a summer of discovery, of adventure, and of learning what it means to be strong, stand up for yourself, and be part of a family.