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I've spent months dodging Leo Parker's attempts to score a second date. Yes, he's gorgeous. Yes, he plays for the Louisiana Voodoo. Yes, he kisses like it's an Olympic sport. But he's also six years younger than I am and—plot twist—I used to babysit him when he was twelve. But when a hurricane destroys my restaurant (and the storage closet I've been sleeping in), Parker swoops in with the perfect solution. Move in with him. Temporarily.

When I find my fiancé cheating on me, I make the mistake of turning to the one man who wants to destroy my ex more than I do… his brother. Once upon a time I was torn between the two of them. Dean Graham laid his heart on the line and asked me to choose him, but I couldn't for reasons he can never find out about. He left town and I haven't seen him since. Now I'm at his mercy in the heart of Vegas and he's nothing like the rancher I remember. He's Jaded. Cold. A Twisted King. He's a permanent fixture at his MC's strip club, and he's spent more years behind bars recently than free from them.

One of the most powerful icons for gay men is the hunky, rough-hewn, authoritative daddy figure, who can offer hot kisses, warm embraces, and a firm hand with equal intensity. This collection of erotic stories reveals the unique sexual and emotional bonds between these older daddies and younger gay men.

The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl gives listeners an intimate look into what Gabrielle went through when she returned home from her grand European adventure, the challenges she faced as she tried to put the pieces back together, the men - new and old - who shook her world, and the epic conclusion to the real-life story so many have become invested in.

Nothing is more important to Jesse King than his club and his daughter. He's a biker to the core. Gorgeous and lethal. Trouble at its finest. And I'm his daughter's new nanny… It's my job to take care of the one person in his life who comes before his patch. If only Jesse weren't making it so difficult. He's resistant. Infuriating. He doesn't trust anyone except for his brothers, and he fights me at every turn.

Following her rejection of Mr. Darcy’s proposal at Hunsford, Elizabeth has time for reflection and soon realizes she misjudged Darcy and is in love with him. Before she can convey the sincerity of her affections, her life is thrust into turmoil with the death of Mr. Bennet. Facing a life of reduced circumstances and insecurities, Lizzy pleads with Darcy to give her a second chance to accept his proposal. Instead, he agrees to care for her family, but he no longer wants marriage. Lizzy will be his mistress if she wants his assistance.

When Alex Stone was five years old, his father bought him a magic kit - a gift that would spark a lifelong love. Years later, while living in New York City, he discovered a vibrant underground magic scene exploding with creativity and innovation and populated by a fascinating cast of characters: from his gruff mentor, who holds court in the back of a rundown pizza shop, to one of the world's greatest card cheats, who also happens to be blind. Captivated, he plunged headlong into this mysterious world.

My name is Kit Salazar, and all of my dreams just came true. I'm a romance writer, and my debut novel is going to be the summer's hottest movie for two very big reasons: Rafe Burdock and Grant Stone. They're Hollywood's hottest actors. Any project they take on turns to gold, and, somehow, they're starring in a movie based on my book.

I studied over 200 of the best TED talks. I broke each TED talk down in terms of structure, message, and delivery. Here's what I discovered: After studying over 200 TED talks, the one commonality among all the great TED talks is that they contain stories. Discover the 23 storytelling secrets of the best TED talks! In this short, but powerful, guide you're going to learn how to use stories to make your presentations engaging and entertaining.

Fifteen hours to fall in love. One second to lose it all. On the first day of my medical internship, I expected pressure. Maybe even chaos. I didn't expect him—Dr. Zachery Bennett, my most regular client at Eden—to be standing in the ER as the head of the department. Over one explosive...

Hours of second chance romance, best friends-to-lovers, grumpy-sunshine, and dating the coach’s daughter…all in the second, oh-so-bingable, Bad Motherpuckers box set.

The Mind-Made Prison is a highly effective self-help and personal transformation guide. It takes you on a breathtaking journey through your psyche and shows you the exact things that are currently causing you pain and how you can remove these elements from your life.

This guide includes all the knowledge and tips you need to help you overcome your gardening fears so you can enjoy growing and nurturing a collection of plants, no matter how many disasters you’ve had in the past.

One night out with my friends and everything changes. I was just supposed to let loose and forget about my miserable life for a few hours. Instead, I find myself hunted by masked men, powerful warlocks who crave me for reasons I don't yet understand. Each one represents a different fate—none of them good. Now, I'm the prize in their twisted game, and they'll stop at nothing to claim me. But I'm not the helpless prey they think I am. As their powers weaken with the waning moon, mine are growing. And I'm learning—fast.

Drawing on principles from psychology, communication theory, and everyday lived experience, Top 10 Simple Steps to Become a Better Listener breaks down the habits that block true listening—and offers small shifts that make a big difference. Each chapter addresses a core principle, from removing distractions and resisting the urge to interrupt, to developing empathy, reading body language, and embracing silence. You’ll discover how to shift your mindset from “waiting to talk” to “wanting to understand”—and why that change alone can radically improve the quality of your conversations.

Bumping into my three ex-Seal one-night stands from years ago, now living next door? Yep, our fresh start just turned into a wild complication for me and my son. Life as a single mom in Lilyfield seemed simple until my past walked back in—Justin, Ben, and Mason, the men from a long-ago wild night, reappeared. Justin's tender care contrasts with his fierce passion, making every moment with him a whirlwind of emotion. Ben, with his commanding presence and protective nature, stirs something deep within me. And Mason, whose quiet strength and understanding complements the trio perfectly.

After finding out the baby his fiancée is carrying is not biologically his, Theo Reeves leaves town and vows to never come back. That is until, 22 years later he returns to handle his late mother’s estate. The hatred of being back in his hometown drives him to a dive bar just outside city limits. A night he planned on spending alone and drinking away the memories, is interrupted by a blonde half his age he can't help but be drawn to. Something about her green eyes and the way she despises this town nearly as much as he does, has him wanting to make some reckless decisions.

Several months after Elizabeth first emerged from the squalid basement in which she was born, the horrific consequences of her escape are still being felt—and not just by Elizabeth and her traumatized ex-neighbor Serenity. Close by, blood-hungry men are plotting an unthinkable revenge.

Pregnancy! It’s often painted in rosy tones—nine months of glowing skin, serene smiles, and an ever-deepening, almost mystical connection with the tiny life growing inside of you. Walk through any bookstore’s parenting section or scroll through social media, and you’ll see picture-perfect images of expectant mothers meditating on mountaintops, lovingly cradling their bumps, or joyfully decorating nurseries in flawless pastel hues.

Soldier, Savior, Sovereign tells the gripping tale of Captain Jax Douglas, a former Navy SEAL officer whose military career was cut short by a disabling injury during a mission. Now a soldier-for-hire, Jax is unexpectedly transported to a strange world ruled by magic, where humans don’t exist, and the lands are dominated by Orcs, Elves, Goblins, and Giants. Bound by a code of honor, Jax soon finds that the races of this new world live by similar values, making him a natural ally.