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In a beautiful city, take one part heartsick man, add one part gorgeous young woman and seven parts cayenne-hot sex. Mix together and you've got the gumbo that is…The Big Easy. A tale of sexual serendipity.

The 5 shortlisted titles for the BBC National Short Story Award 2011 administered in partnership with Booktrust, containing: Rag Love by M. J. Hyland, read by Mike Sengelow; The Heart of Denis Noble by Alison MacLeod, read by Tim Pigott-Smith; Wires by Jon McGregor, read by Lydia Wilson; The Human Circadian Pacemaker by K. J. Orr, read by Indira Varma; The Dead Roads by D. W. Wilson, read by Trevor White.

When Tia arrives at the hotel, her attention is drawn to an older man at the counter in the lobby checking in. The sight of him makes her breath halt from how gorgeous the man looks from afar. From his slicked back hair down to the suit he’s wearing, she can feel the sexual tension coming off of him, enticing her focus to remain on him as she walks across the lobby towards the elevator. Will the obvious age gap between them keep her from ending her weekend on a high note? Or will she decide to give in to having a fling with a man from a different cultural background than her own?

During the holidays, Gina got everything she could have dreamed of and more: a night of off-the-hook passion with two gorgeous firemen and their equally hunky best friend. It opened her eyes in more ways than one. Since then, however, everything in the college student's life has paled in comparison, and she's begun to despair of ever feeling quite so alive - of ever finding the kind of polyamorous happily ever after enjoyed by her in-laws (the menage-happy crowd from The Visitor Comes for Good series and The Visitor's Wedding).

When Carthenne Rel first came to Nyaesh, she feared the A'ras. Now she trains with them, struggling to use the magic they teach, and cut off from the shadow blessing within her. Isolated for her differences, she has only a few friends among the other students. When the strange and powerful Master Invar offers to teach her to access the powers warring within her, Carth is isolated even more.

Zarinth is a dangerous city at the edge of the kingdom, illuminated by the constant fire of the nearby volcano Ishantil. For thief Ty, it’s more than a city filled with valuable ancient dragon relics. It’s the home he could never leave. When Ishantil threatens to erupt and put the city in chaos, Ty wants one last score before finally leaving it - and his past - behind. All while the notorious Dragon Thief chases the same prize. The Dragon Thief has a reputation for a reason, but Ty begins to think there’s more to the job than just the prize.

Take the bribe and I’ll let you slide deep inside. I’m Officer Landon and I'm a straight police officer who fantasizes about being with men. My weakness is black men. I desire to be with them intimately and romantically, but I never indulge because I’m straight, shy, and have a girlfriend who would kill me if she found out. I’m tempted daily because my colleagues and the criminals we arrest are mostly men who possess some of the most amazing physiques I’ve ever seen. I take my job seriously and follow all the rules and never mix business with pleasure, even though it’s tough. ...

Dragons have returned, but not all are pleased… Now that Hal and his team have dealt with the danger of the queen, they find a measure of peace where they hope to understand the dragons. When the Nameless One comes after Hal and his team, peace is short lived. They must find power—and the relics—that will give them the power they need to stop him, but it might already be too late. An exciting new dragon rider adventure fantasy continues!

Helen was supposed to be heading on her honeymoon - off on a sexy trip to Fiji with her long-time fiancé. Her cheating, sleaze-bag, lying fiancé. And so she is off on a trip to the mountains with her best friend Tommy and Tommy's husband Al. Instead of sun and sand, she's heading off to silence and snow. And snow. And snow. A blizzard traps Helen and the two men in their car overnight, where they discover a path to happiness that turns out to have been as inevitable as it is unexpected.

As Endric continues his search for the traitor Urik, a new threat emerges, one that demands the attention of the Denraen. Now an officer, Endric should be a part of the planning, but the general seems determined to keep him from it. Endric searches for information that might help him understand, and as he finally thinks he’s getting close to discovering word on Urik, he’s sent from the city on what appears nothing more than a pointless mission. When an asset he cares for goes missing, Endric betrays the Denraen to go after them.

I never expected to find myself in this position. After a bad breakup, I've spent months avoiding relationships and focusing on myself. But when I meet Marcus, everything changes. He's confident, charming, and the most beautiful man I've ever seen. And when he touches me, it's like a spark ignites inside me. But there's a problem: Marcus is not like the guys I've dated before. He's not afraid to take control and push me to my limits. He makes me feel things I've never felt before, and I'm not sure I'm ready for it. But I can't resist the pull between us. As we explore our connection, I ...

Having found the true power of her blade, Imogen must use it to protect her people. After preventing her brother from taking the power of the Porapeth and becoming the very thing her people have defended against, Imogen now chases him, believing he can still be saved. When a dangerous creature not seen in centuries emerges and begins to hunt those with magic, Imogen fears her brother responsible. Stopping these creatures involves an understanding of the sacred patterns Imogen hasn’t fully mastered, and requires her to protect those the Leier have long warred with.

In this sequel to Heartland Sunset, twins Jaina and Jainell Wilson attend college, get married, and become mothers. The girlfriend of the twins’ cousin Lonnie, Kristie Jorrell, who survived the automobile accident that claimed Lonnie’s life, gives birth to Lonnie’s child. The intermingled stories of the three young ladies tell of the joys, tragedies, heartaches, and strengths that follow them through their lives. Through the beauty and promise of the sunset, they realize that they should just trust God and His plan for her life.

Ken is hot for Dana, his teacher. And Dana is more than happy to teach him something important: A thing of beauty is a joy forever. And a beautiful teacher can be the pleasure of a lifetime.

When her brother Andy married his girlfriend Lea - and their boyfriend Sean - Jessie felt sorry for herself. Here she was, alone, unloved. But when two gorgeous firemen friends of her brother decide to show Jessie a very, very good time, well, who is she to say no? And when they make her feel like nothing less than a goddess - well, who is she not to say yes?

"Folding Herself In (Bachelor Party)": A double wedding means a double bachelor party, and Danny and Gil are pleasantly buzzed and pleasantly surprised to have survived the stag night. They're getting ready to stumble off to bed when one last unexpected guest shows up. It's their quiet, brainy friend Ruth, who's not so quiet, not very sober, and not completely dressed.

Thirteen-year-old Silver Batal calls the desert home, but her heart belongs to the waters. Although she’s expected to become a jeweler like her father, Silver harbors a secret and forbidden wish to race water dragons. Destiny comes calling when her friendship with a mysterious old woman leads her to Hiyyan, a baby dragon that can swim and fly. Risking everything, Silver, Hiyyan, and her resourceful cousin, Brajon, set off across the desert to join the legendary races in the royal city.

The course of true love never did run smooth. Shakespeare said it four centuries ago, and it's still true today. Suzie and Danny are young and in love - but that doesn't mean that there aren't going to be bumps in the road. Together - and with a little help from their friends - the young couple discover that the best path through the bumps isn't always the expected one. Sometimes, it's the path with a few...kinks in it.

When the ladies are away; Curious men start to play... Bryce is straight, but after his first experience with the professor, he’s hooked and desires more. He’s just had the best intimate experience of his life and he can’t believe it was with a man twice his age. Although he’s curious to explore more he’s a little afraid of what may happen if he allows the professor to use his master key to unlock his unopened treasure. Professor Davenport is straight, but after he has given Bryce the ultimate pleasure, he’s fantasying about tapping his big chocolate box of untapped treasure. ...

Are you a single woman that is frustrated, discouraged, sad, or lonely wondering why God has not sent your "perfect mate"? Or, are you a woman who chooses to remain single and is often ostracized, criticized, and judged because of your marital status? Watered by the Vine is a single woman's guide to finding purpose and fulfillment in life as a single woman.