Labyrinth Michaels never once thought that she'd find love in the arms of her best friend. But, Daregan Ferris just might be the man of her dreams.Natasha leaves for an Accounting degree on a scholarship. She gets her degree and returns home to care for her dying mother. And when she dies, Natasha goes to Bulawayo to get a job. She gets a job, because Sipeyiye loved her. And then she is obsessed with Sipeyiye. The next thing she adopts a kid straight from the street, but why? That is before she realized she has contacted the virus. But unlike her mother, Natasha refuses to die? And she’d survive somehow. Where’ll she find her hope? Abortion, adoption, love…And is this the solution to the all problem that the earth is facing on the present day? Too many people. In other words, is there a Life after Death for the planet Earth?

Carol is on a mission: to deliver a special package to her sweet, but forgetful husband. And no amount of snowy tundra will stand in her way...A short story of approx 1800 words.Choices is the story of Melissa and Jake. Melissa is suffering from a debilitating addiction to prescription pills. She has broken down every relationship to the point of fray. Now her husband Jake must decide what is next does he given up or give her another chance. Jake seeks the support of friends and family to make this hard decision.

Courting: 15 Years of Life covers fifteen years of the relationship between police officer Joshua Dabbs and lawyer Garrison Williams. Starting with their time in the Marine Corps under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, through a civil union, family drama, and adopting two children together, Josh and Garrison find each other and build a life together.

The Bound Series, #2Lord Vincent Prescot's life couldn't be better. Thriving investments, well-respected by his peers, and a man who submits to his every desire—what more could he want?Lord Oliver Marsden should be more than happy with his life. He's been in love with Vincent for over a decade and six months ago the impossible happened and they became lovers. But since then, nothing has changed. More specifically, Vincent hasn't changed. Oliver has tried to be patient—it took a lot for Vincent to accept the fact he preferred men. But what felt like a tiny distance between them six months ago now feels like an ever-widening chasm.Then Vincent's father asks him for a favor—one that involves marriage. If Vincent agrees, he'll have the respect he's craved from his father his entire life but he could lose Oliver. Nor does Oliver make the decision easy. To keep Oliver, Vincent must do more than deny his father. He'll have to give Oliver his heart.Note: This is a previously published...

How will Jane Austen break the news to her fiancé that she’s not only undead, but also a two-hundred-plus-year-old literary icon?   In sleepy upstate New York, Jane’s wedding preparations have taken on a bloodsucking intensity. So when Walter suggests they ditch it all and combine their marriage and honeymoon with a house tour of Europe, Jane jumps at the chance to flee Lord Byron and the lingering threat of Charlotte Brontë. But to Jane’s chagrin, more than one secret from her past is about to resurface. From an Agatha Christie–style murder mystery to a wedding interrupted by the ghosts of the Princes in the Tower to a shocking revelation about Walter’s mother, nothing about this trip is less than pure mayhem. And when a chance encounter puts Jane on the trail of a legendary device reputed to restore a vampire’s human soul, will our beloved heroine finally be able to vow her love and devotion—or will a vampire hunter’s vengeance drive a stake through her eternal life? From the Trade Paperback edition.

A bold, timely novel about speaking up and coming out as parents lobby to ban a beloved book from the school curriculum by New York Times-bestselling author David Levithan.When Donovan left his copy of The Adventurers on the kitchen counter, he didn't think his mom would read it—much less have a problem with it. It's just an adventure novel about two characters trying to stop an evil genius...right?  But soon the entire town is freaking out about whether the book's main characters are gay, Donovan's mom is trying to get the book removed from the school curriculum, and Donovan is caught in the middle.  Donovan doesn't really know if the two boys fall in love at the end or not—but he does know this: even if they do, it shouldn't matter. The book should not be banned from school.  Interweaving three connected storylines, David Levithan delivers a bold, fun, and timely story about taking...

Skin to skin contact is illegal. Sex? A felony. Insulated suits and gloves keep people from even the most platonic touches. Citizens line up in droves at simhouses for their rationed, prescribed orgasms in virtual reality machines. Keith Borden has worked in a simhouse for years, and he's never been tempted to break the strict no-contact laws… until Aiden Maxwell comes along. The attractive and dangerously flirtatious patient invites him into the seedy underground where people engage in real, wireless sex. Though Keith stands to lose his career and his freedom, he's curious and Aiden is irresistible. From the moment he sets foot in the wireless lounge, Keith is in a world of flesh and fantasy. He's hooked. On the sex, on the atmosphere, and most of all, on Aiden. Years of keeping everyone in his world at arm's length have left Keith craving a human touch, and Aiden offers all the contact—scorching sex, gentle affection, and everything in between—Keith can handle. That is, until an unexpected act of betrayal throws Keith's world into chaos, and he finds himself more alone than he ever imagined possible… This 55,000-word novel was previously published, and has been extensively revised and rewritten from its first edition.**

Angie and Chloe don't know they're dead; but when they find out, a night of spooky shenanigans is in store for them.When Angie and Chloe wake up from an afternoon nap, they find themselves surrounded by sights, sounds and furnishings the likes of which they've never seen before. Convinced it's all just a Halloween prank, the two friends join the Halloween party at their school for girls — and find that boys are there! When they hear the ghost tale recited later, it all begins to make sense — they're the ghosts! Find out what happens next as these two friends make this Halloween a Ghoul's Night Out.

Two werewolf households, both alike in dignity…. Rome Siracusa, youngest son of the alpha of the nouveau-riche Siracusa pack, wants to be a faithful son and pack member, but he’s got two big secrets. One, he’s blessed with enhanced hearing, vision, strength, and the ability to shift at will. Second, he’s gay, a fact he can’t admit to his deadly homophobic father. Rome crashes a party at the mansion of his pack’s greatest enemy, the ancient, pure-blooded Havillands. Jules, the gay son of the drunkard alpha, is being married off to a rich entrepreneur. Smitten and moved by the beautiful male’s plight, Rome tries to find a way to save Jules—while digging himself deeper into pack politics and navigating his own arranged marriage. Secrets climb out of the caves as the werewolf gods speak through the mouths of their children, and the two great families clash, suffocating the hopes of star-crossed lovers.

Cursed by an impatient witch to turn into a tortoise at inopportune moments, Tip is horrified to find himself tortoise-napped by a customer at the Isle of Wight cafe where he works.Things start to look up when Tip ends up very literally in the capable hands of drop-dead gorgeous Steve, but Tip soon begins to wonder just how far he can trust Steve, who turns out to have a close connection with his kidnapper. Tip's attempts at a normal life — and love life — seem doomed to remain frustrated in more ways than one!Inspired by a real-life incident. Yes, really.

Twenty-three year old, Amanda Barkley works as a kindergarten teacher and part time server at Sisco’s, the most popular bar in town where most of the bands who perform there go on to become some of the biggest names in music. One day a blast from Amanda’s past arrives back in town. Her former next door neighbor, Billie Layne, one of the biggest rock stars of the decade has returned home. The one person she wants to see most of all is Amanda who she hasn’t talked to since she left six years ago after a big fight between them. When Billie was offered a recording contract, but had to move to California to accept, she wanted Amanda to come with her. Amanda was more than willing to follow Billie anywhere, but then her mother almost died in a car accident and is paralyzed, never to walk again. Amanda refused to leave her mother’s side. Billie left without a backward glance. Now that Billie is back, she wants to renew their friendship in the hopes they can become lovers again. Billie will do whatever she can to get Amanda back, even though Amanda fights knowing Billie could break her heart and leave her again for the promise of even bigger stardom.

Elyon's Blades, book one of the new fantasy series, The Daughters of Elyon, is an epic fantasy adventure that takes place in the Cibían Empire.The story follows the military sect of all-woman warriors who live in the Temple of Elyon, led by their fierce Arch Priestess, Sábria.As protectors of all women in the empire, the Daughters of Elyon are constantly on the move, rescuing women from dangerous situations and seeking vengeance for those who were not saved in time. They are an unbreakable force, bonded by their shared mission and their devotion to the Goddess Elyon.Elyon's Blades is a thrilling F/F epic fantasy adventure that explores themes of loyalty and courage. With its richly imagined world and compelling characters, it is sure to captivate readers who love strong, independent heroines. It is a thrilling start to an exciting new fantasy series that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment

A whacky tale about the creation of a cult tv show.Amateur actor Humvat Virit doesn't ask for much from life. All he wants is the chance to escape his impoverished third world existence and make it big in Hollywood. He's convinced it's that simple, and all he needs to turn his dream into reality is a ticket to California. His long suffering girlfriend could tell him that it helps to have the right ticket. His drama school colleagues would add that a bit of talent goes a long way as well. He could definitely do without his picture being all over those wanted posters, or the screaming mobs who want to separate him from his limbs as soon as they can catch him. And don't even get him started on that hit TV show starring the mysterious Larry character who threatens to completely ruin his life. How on earth could something so simple get to be so complicated? Well, take a seat, make yourself comfortable and get ready to be entertained by the tale of Humvat's quest as he doggedly pursues his dream.