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There’s one thing they don’t tell you about men without souls when they’re cast into damnation. Once we make a home for ourselves in hell, there’s nothing left to fear from life. And a man without fear is a man without limits. I hadn't had any limits in 10 long years.

I'm kidnapped by the Tailors, a rival gang that wants my entire family wiped off the face of the earth. After spending a couple of weeks experiencing hospitality in the Tailors very own dungeon, I'm really regretting my life choices up to this point. Then in walks a tall stranger, with bright hazel eyes, and something in me stirs, growing stronger as I meet each of the Tailor boys. Aeron, the heir to the Tailor name and a dark devil.

I love the dead—a passion for them if you will. There’s nothing like cutting, collecting, and storing parts of them in jars. Can you keep a secret for me? What I’m doing is immoral, but I’ve found someone special to love. If anyone were to find out… You know what? Let’s hope that never happens, because it’s Illegal!

Royce was the average deep space salvager, sound asleep in The Drifter. Until he was rudely awakened. Now, as he searches for survivors, Royce must discover what happened to the ship and dodge hungry zombies. Along the way, he meets three gorgeous women, but they're trapped in several of the remaining escape pods and damaged corridors. It's up to Royce to save them all, discover the truth, and survive the ravenous undead... all while tending to their mounting desires.

What would you do if you had to betray the people who taught you the true meaning of freedom? When cornered, I turn against the Tailors, the four men who taught me the true meaning of love and who own me in a way that no one else ever has. Though they forgive me, we soon discover a new danger stalking us, one that threatens to tear us apart. As we fight for survival, we must confront the ghosts of our past and the monsters that lurk in the shadows.

Faith Robins has been torn away from her brother, kept captive by an omega trafficking ring, and auctioned to the highest bidder. But when fate twists a new key in her lock, she finds herself in the care of an alpha named Bear, safe for the first time in ages. She’s lost in this new world, surrounded by strange men, but she has claws now. And she’s prepared to dig them in and hold onto safety, no matter the cost.

To save her family from a tyrant king, Mara of Aremond must win a tournament—and she won't let anyone stop her from claiming the prize. Especially not Strax, the barbarian warrior who has tormented her every step of the way. But when a sorcerer's trap binds them together, Mara must decide whether Strax is her greatest enemy, or if everything she seeks can only be found in the barbarian's arms . . .

"Doctor," he said before he said anything else, "I am haunted. By ghosts." His parents are brutally murdered in a Manson-like intrusion and Calvin narrowly escapes the same fate. He spends time in an expensive private mental hospital, but when he returns home, he senses the presence of evil in the shadowy old mansion.

Rosemary is back home visiting her family when a deadly virus breaks out across the world. With most of humanity turned into zombies, the survivors group together creating an unbreakable team to survive the apocalypse. Can Rosemary handle eight men and an apocalypse?

Even a good marriage can use a little adventure. These eight stories of adventurous couples will fill you with ideas. Stories include: a couple gets back into the swing of things after taking an extended break, a couple finds their passion reignited by a stay at an unconventional bed and breakfast, a husband helps his wife celebrate the end of her 20s, a wife gives her husband the most unexpected anniversary present, and more.

Is one lover ever enough? Alexandra Noir and Bambi Hammer think the answer is "Who has just one lover?" These seven stories of group fun are certain to fill you with ideas, wear you out, and leave your wanting more and more and more. These stories are inspired by the lives of the slutty authors and include group adventures in locker rooms, corporate board rooms, weddings, and more!

I thought being forced to start over in my career was the worst thing that could possibly happen to me. That is, until that same night when I met a stranger in a bar. He was only meant to be a distraction from my spiraling mental state. Little did I know, he would unintentionally set me on a new path in life—before I disappeared, at least. I left, immediately regretting that I didn't get his name and would probably never see him again. Less than a year later, my new mentor passed away, leaving me nervous about what the future held once more.

After securing parts for The Drifter, Royce discovers two survivors aboard a nearby ship. Once he's geared up, he boards the derelict vessel and meets two beautiful women. One of them is Jena, Claire's hot friend. The other is Nadia, a tough, attractive woman. Together, they must escape the horror that is hidden inside darkness and deep space. All while developing intense feelings for each other.

After scouring several spacecraft, saving Jena, Nadia, and Claire from certain death and starvation, Royce continues his scavenging mission into the depths of space. There are derelict ghost ships, endless chasms of dark corridors, and the threat of hungry zombies. Fortunately for Royce, he has assistance. Not long after exploring another vessel, Nadia confesses her desire to join Royce's relationship with Claire...and Jena is beginning to consider becoming part of the group, too.

It's official: Royce has established his new relationships with Jena, Nadia, and Claire. As their love and passion continues to grow, so does their strength and resilience. Together, they continue to roam the cosmos, searching for parts and supplies. But in the outer reaches of intergalactic space, they are still not alone...And they still aren't safe.

After saving Claire, it becomes Royce's mission to restore power and other functions to his ship. During this time, he contends with various infected and hungry shamblers trying to take a bite out of him... and that Claire might have a surprise in store for him. All while prepping to meet Jena, Claire's attractive best friend.

After eight years of working as a PI, Lucy Ogilvy finally has a murder mystery to investigate. Who did kill Marilyn Carter, a convicted murderer who was a prominent Christian evangelist? Lucy's investigations bring her back in contact with her ex-boyfriend Noel. They'd like to get back together - but he insists on a domestic discipline relationship, and forbids her to take unnecessary risks for work. Can Lucy accept Noel's discipline? And how do you investigate a murder without taking a few risks, anyway?

Royce was the average man aboard an average vessel, sleeping soundly in the Drifter. Until he was rudely awakened. Now, as he searches for survivors, it's up to Royce to uncover what exactly happened to the ship. Along the way, he meets a woman named Claire, but she's trapped in one of the few remaining escape pods.

Lonnie Adebayo, best friend to Desdimona Green, is a walking, talking billboard for the old adage “You can’t keep a good woman down.” But Jordan Gatewood has done so much more than just try to keep her down. He made a huge mistake when he put his hands on her, thinking that he could get away with it - but he made an even bigger mistake by not making sure she was dead before he left that house. Finding Jordan’s secret half-brother is just the beginning of Lonnie’s plot for revenge.

In I Thought You Were Dead, author Pete Nelson delivers a novel that is all at once heartwarming, heartbreaking, and heart-wrenchingly funny. Most of all, it's a story that proves that when a good dog is by your side, especially one with whom you can have an engaging conversation, life can be full of surprises.