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This hot single dad is everything wrong on paper. But everything right in bed. First off, he’s my next-door neighbor. And if things got awkward, living here would be impossible. Secondly, he’s way older. I don’t do that sort of a thing. Third and most important, I don’t fit into his perfect little world. With his adorable little daughter. Watching him play with his daughter warms my heart. But letting him hold me close melts my insides. I have to get a hold of myself. I can’t talk like I’m his wife, the mother of his child, and his soulmate. Because one thing’s for certain. ...

Gaius Fabius knows a healthy son will secure his claim to the throne of Rome, but his devotion to his illegal Dacian pleasure slave, Allerix, could destroy his dreams of supreme power. Determined to solve the mysterious murder of a dear friend, Gaius searches for clues hidden deep in the palace that threaten his future and his family.

A strange symbol. Supernatural events. Portals to parallel worlds. Strange things are afoot in coastal New England. A group of extraordinary writers gathered in Salem, Massachusetts, at the legendary Hawthorne Hotel to collaborate on an eerie anthology for the Witches of Salem writers’ retreat hosted by J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon. These talented writers wrote a collection of short stories in a cocreated world that will satisfy even the most hardcore dark fantasy and speculative fiction listeners. Curse of the Spiral is a new paranormal dark fantasy anthology.

Zach: Curtis can never know why I walked out of town 10 years ago. My emotions for him burn just as hot ever, but if he learns what I did, he’ll never forgive me. Just like I can’t forgive myself.... Curtis: The wise move would be to keep my distance, to protect myself from the passion I see flaring in Zach’s eyes, but he’s become irresistible in the time he’s been away, with a SEAL’s discipline and a lover’s touch. I can’t stay away.

Benji Wilde grew up on the wrong side of the tracks, where violence was normal and robbery was a valid occupation. Recently released early from prison on account of his good behavior, there’s only one thing stopping Benji from turning his life around - he needs a job. And the only person willing to give him a chance? The same man Benji spent his high school years bullying relentlessly...when a spark ignites between them, will Gavin introduce this scared bad boy to the pleasures that can exist when a man loves another man?

Connor Brooks returns to his Wyoming roots, his muscles toned by the sun's embrace. But behind his claims of familial healing lies a hidden desire, one that ignites a primal longing within me. Our past binds us together, but our love must remain hidden, a forbidden fire that always burns within us. Beyond the stillness of our love lies a trove of age-old secrets nestled in the land we hold dear. A burial ground steeped in the stories of our ancestors. Yet within its walls, there is also a song of possibility, a promise of our shared heritage. Our love is a fierce and fervent flame, kept ...

Why was finding a daddy to meet his needs so hard? Could a kink app be the answer to what was missing from Scott’s life? Scott Rainsford is a gentle soul, friendly and hard working. He loves his job as a waiter in the critically acclaimed restaurant La Trattoria Di Amore. On the outside his life looks perfect, but Scott is lonely and craves to meet the one person that will give him what he needs. Can The App be the answer?

Straight is the last word to describe me. But the club can’t know. And I’m not about to jump out of that closet. Cleaning up the motorcycle club’s act is dirty business, and Slim is the one person I trust. I can’t keep away, not when he’s the only man I’ve ever loved. The club can’t know that things are changing between us, but Slim doesn’t want to keep secrets for long.

I’m a responsible guy, so I’m the logical choice to get custody of my niece and nephew when my sister and her husband die in a car accident. What were they thinking to have me share custody with Patton? He’s impulsive, laidback, and an actor, of all things. We have nothing in common, and I don’t see how this arrangement is going to work. Living with him and raising two children? It’s crazy - so why does it seem to make more and more sense the longer our arrangement lasts? I’m falling for a guy who doesn’t do responsible or committed, and I can’t seem to stop.

You don't have to surrender your personality and drive to the robot overlords, but it's critical to leverage all of the tools available. David J.P. Fisher, best-selling author of Networking in the 21st Century, shows how the sales professionals that will survive and thrive in the new world, will learn to integrate technology into their existing relationships. Information has become a commodity, and there are new resources that separate the mediocre from the masters: influence and attention.

Andreas betrayed me once, and I walked away. Now he’s returned, asking me for protection from a stalker. I have to throttle anger, restrain lust - just focus on the job. But he’s not just a job. He’s the man I refuse to let get away a second time. If I have to guard him with my body, then in return I want his soul. We were friends then enemies, but now I must try and forgive past sins.

“I - I can’t be gay. I don’t know how.” Ace Payne grew up repressed. It’s no secret to him. His parents don’t like people who are "different" - and being gay certainly doesn’t fit their narrow view of the world. He holds himself back from finding love as a response to their toxic voices ringing in his ears, but when he’s outed to the Denver PD, his life in the closet quickly turns unbearable. The solution? A work transfer. “We can have each other for the night, or the week, or the month - but long term? No. I don’t do relationships.”

Every year, as the anniversary of 9/11 inches closer, Kit scans the memorials published in the paper. It's a simple thing to look up a name, to reach out to surviving family members who might still be yearning for connection with their lost loved one...to offer assistance. After her husband went down in the north tower, Kit scraped by as an actress. But now her daughter is in the hospital, bills are due, and the acting work has dried up. Becoming a medium is almost too easy for someone used to pretending for a living. But now the seances are starting to feel unsettlingly real....

Jens Peter Jacobsen`s Werk umfasst lediglich zwei Romane, sechs Novellen und etwas Lyrik. „Mogens“ ist seine erste geglückte Novelle, die ihm bereits mit 25 Jahren Anerkennung und Ruhm einbrachte. Dabei formt die sehr interessante Stilistik, welche zwischen ausdrucksstarker Prosa und Dialog wechselt, eine sehr atmosphärische Stimmung, innerhalb derer durch die Perspektive der Hauptfigur Mogens, einem unbekümmerten jungen Mann, anhand Gegenwart und Rückblenden dessen Verhältnis zur Natur, Frauen und der Ehe den zentralen Gegenstand abbilden.

As the heiress of my family's ranch and a rodeo star, I've always embraced a lifestyle of speed and daring. That was until Dusty Brooks, the embodiment of the rugged cowboy, sauntered back into town. He's all swagger and charm, the kind that tempts a wild heart like mine, sparking an old rivalry that's much more than mere competition. Our radio confrontations are intense, reminiscent of a prairie fire at its peak. But everything changed when Dusty stepped in to shield me from a questionable teammate. That's when my heart took an unexpected turn, leading to a moment of stolen passion beneath...

When Finn Hensen gets a call from his sister Jess to say their father has died, neither is heartbroken. Their parents divorced many years ago, after which their father, Jimmy, continued to live a bohemian lifestyle in sun-soaked Mallorca, while his family returned to the UK. Ownership of his home, a beautiful but dilapidated farmhouse in the mountains, now passes to Finn and his sister. The only problem is that Jimmy recently remarried for the third time, and his new wife is still living there. The pair agree that Finn should go to Mallorca and tactfully take possession of their inheritance.

He’s arrogant, infuriating, and sexy as hell. I knew Rian would be trouble the minute I met his dark, smoldering eyes. A whistleblower on a major pharmaceutical company, they will stop at nothing to silence him. But his rebellious disregard of my authority will get him killed. If only I can stop thinking of other uses for his smart mouth, and focus on the job. Can we stop fighting long enough to win this fight? Or maybe I should just move the battle to the bedroom, and tame the shrew.

Azim Boaz is a hard-working vampire who takes care of his family until his freedom is taken from him. Drugged and kidnapped, Azim is sold to a sadist. His strength and spirit are whittled away by his cruel captor, but hope arrives in the form of a tentacled savior. Working as a consultant on a missing person case, Victor Thalassa catches the scent of his mate—one of the missing paranormals he’s searching for. Despite the connection between them, Victor doesn’t want to make the silent vampire his until Azim is strong enough to make his own choices.

His blue eyes twinkled. The scent of his cologne made me quiver. Time ceased to exist. My favorite daydreams were coming true. The love of my life had been set free. But as I reached for his embrace, My boss, who protected me like a brother, stepped between us, warning me… “Mikael Johnston is off-limits!” Of course, I didn’t listen. And after our desperate moment, Reliving some of those spicy daydreams, Panic reawakened my senses. He begged me to stay, to talk it out. But I was afraid and ran away. When Mikael ended up in the hospital fighting for his life, Struggling to clear his ...

Rough, tough, and rugged, Salt and pepper hair at his temples, Jeans clinging to his powerful thighs. Jerk! Detective Thomas Walker was my new neighbor. I tried not to giggle when we met, When his probing eyes shamelessly undressed me. You see, I was born for fixing angry guys like him, And Thomas was definitely worth my time. Since I was in Peachland to plan my cousin’s wedding, This was a perfect opportunity for some therapeutic sessions. All for the sake of the detective’s mental health, right? Well, maybe, he wouldn’t completely hate… Everything I had to offer. Ok, I’ll admit....