Showing results for "The Awakening" in Literature & Fiction

Ajaih Jeffries is a 42-year-old Air Force veteran with battle scars you can't always see. After years of unraveling generational pain and rediscovering her voice, she's found refuge and pleasure in the arms of a loving, affirming polycule. But when a deeply buried trauma resurfaces, Ajaih finds herself in the emergency room, breathless and spiraling… until she locks eyes with the nurse who helps steady her world with nothing more than a quiet touch and a look that lingers.

Roan didn’t expect to be put in a jail cell by the man who was meant to be his mate. But it wasn’t as though his life had ever been easy. In his world Omega wolves were sold as soon as they became useful, and he’d been trained his whole life in the arts of keeping a clean house and a master happy. Unfortunately for him, being looked after was the last thing his mate seemed to want or need.

Angus grew up around the strange. With his mother able to see and speak to ghosts, he's grown up knowing there are things most people can't see or understand. When he accidentally catches Lance arguing with a ghost, he knows he has to step in before the man thinks he's going crazy. As Lance adjusts to his new ability, he also realizes seeing ghosts has its advantages. When several women are murdered in the area, it's up to Lance and Angus to work with the ghosts of the victims to catch the killer.

Evidently, I’m a rule breaker. The rule I broke? Falling for the straight man with two kids. Didn’t help that he is the Governor of California. As the starting tight end for the San Diego Storm, you’d think I had better self-control. But there was no avoiding it when our unlikely friendship blossomed, and he unknowingly started flirting back. It was out of my control.

In this steamy slow-burn sapphic romance, professional photographer Abby Mason's world turns upside down when a last-minute job reunites her with Victoria Fraser - her former piano teacher and teenage crush. Their age gap means nothing now that they're both adults, but Victoria's involvement in the BDSM lifestyle opens Abby's eyes to possibilities she never imagined. As their second chance at connection unfolds, Victoria introduces Abby to a world of dominance and submission, where trust and consent are as crucial as desire.

Nearly a year after being shot and left for dead, Sergeant Rose Booker returns to active duty with the Worcester Police Department, hoping to put the past behind her - except she's not sure it's her past that's haunting her. When hard-drinking hell-raiser Julie d'Aubigny enters Rose's life, she promises to reveal the truth behind Rose's nightmares - or are they memories - of her death at the end of a hangman's noose. But first Rose must stop the mysterious madman waging a bloody campaign of vengeance that threatens to turn the city's streets red.

Cameron is a beloved member in his adoptive family, Evita is on cloud nine following a proposal, and Sebastien has a trust fund upwards of a hundred million dollars. But things aren't always as rosy as they appear on the surface: They're each keeping a secret.

In this gripping sapphic dark romance, dominant Victoria Fraser never planned on creating a poly family with her passionate submissive Abby and former lover Alison. But as their BDSM dynamic deepens, healing old wounds and discovering new pleasures, Victoria dares to hope they've found something rare and beautiful. Until her past decisions come back to haunt them all.

Young Micah "Mike" Cordett's privileged life explodes when he is caught naked with a schoolmate. Running away from disgrace, he blunders into a trap in a seamy part of London and endures months of abuse before escaping. But with the help of the Andrews family, he's begun to climb out of his fear. Yet, when a reminder of his happier past erupts into his life in the form of Lucas Spring, Mike's not certain he's ready to face the remnants of the charmed life he'd once enjoyed. He's certainly not ready for love.

Follow the journey of Alison as she breaks free from the shackles of an abusive past and discovers her strength and desires. With the help of her wise and alluring therapist Olivia, Alison navigates the complexities of her feelings and the intense connection she shares with her long-time partner Victoria and their younger lover Abby. As Alison heals and evolves, she yearns for a profound love like the unbreakable bond between Victoria and Abby. But when her heart leads her to an forbidden desire for Olivia, Alison must confront the taboos and make a choice that will change all their lives.

When Victoria and Abby's wedding venue collapses two weeks before their big day, notorious player Bo McKinnon offers up her family's Scottish castle as the solution. What she doesn't expect is to find herself drawn to their talented but mysterious young chef, Destinee. Despite their age gap and different worlds, the electricity between them is undeniable. Bo, with her wealth and reputation for loving and leaving, finds herself disarmed by Destinee's raw talent and uncompromising spirit. But Destinee has secrets of her own, and letting someone in isn't part of her carefully guarded plan.

After a tragic accident, Quinn Coolidge leaves everything behind, hoping to find solace in a secluded life in the Ozarks. Her solitude is disrupted when her best friend unexpectedly shows up with a proposition she may not be able to resist.

Doctor Myra O'Connell is researching myths and folklore. In a strange twist, she discovers that she is one of the legends she is researching. Then all hell breaks loose.

There’s my Sage, looking more beautiful than ever! What are the odds I’d run into her the first time I’m on a date—with a woman? My heart and body have always wanted her, but my faith led me to walk away 17 months ago. When she asks me to join her on a trip to France, my head spins. Is this God giving me a second chance? Will I be able to show up in the way Sage deserves if I say yes, or will my old demons and guilt come back to haunt me?

"The Awakening Retreat" is an intoxicating journey of desire, self-discovery, and forbidden passion. Set at an exclusive couples' retreat, two women, Emily and Lila, find themselves at the crossroads of their marriages, feeling neglected, uninspired, and yearning for something more. The retreat, designed to reignite love, quickly transforms into a playground of dark fantasies and hidden desires.

Various awakenings manifest themselves as Gen. Ygl of the Lorel Elves and the Party of the Jode battle evil forces trying to undermine continental Zaendara's peace. Some awakenings are mental flashbacks (memorials), forcing the afflicted to question their threatened existence and themselves. And so, the party is created in hopes to retrieve the elusive Jode that will stop Xurchon and Emperor Rondo's deranged plans and hopefully answer these reckonings, adding two unlikely members.

Having not seen Sarah since they were girls, Anna is surprised to see what a beauty she blossomed into as a woman. Well educated but only having an academic understanding of sex, Anna introduces Sarah to the sensual aspects she has been unaware of and seduces her into lesbian exploration. Anna then explains that sex with a man is even more pleasurable, causing Sarah to crave what she has never experienced.

Charlotte’s Education tells the story of one friend helping another gain experience and confidence in the world of sex. Ashley, who isn’t really that experienced herself, gets a dramatic thrill from taking her friend Charlotte under her wing, so to speak, and teaching her all about the pleasures of the flesh. Charlotte is inquisitive, eager, and about as nervous as can be. This all works together to drive Ashley absolutely crazy. Charlotte will get a sexy education indeed, but it’s Ashley who really reaps the benefits!

In the tradition of Rupi Kaur, Lang Leav, Atticus, and Nikita Gill, The Echo Within is a lyrical exploration of self-discovery, healing, and inner wisdom. Through 170 beautifully woven poems, this collection invites you to pause, reflect, and embrace the quiet truths that shape our lives.

In this second straight to gay mm instalove, we continue with Timothy and his well-muscled boyfriends. The two weightlifters want to take it to the next level. They invite Timothy to their sumptuous apartment. With the expected results. Timothy is just a little dismayed at how he is treated—roughly—and seeks solace in the gym shower. In the back of his mind, he recalls a hot young twink from his volleyball team. Will the twink be in the shower today to help him forget the rough treatment he got from the weight-lifting duo?