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Lina, Lady Radbourne, thought being a countess would rescue her from poverty. Unfortunately, her young groom failed to plan for the future, and his drunken accident left her widowed and pregnant. Now Colonel Winstead Vaughan - Win - will inherit her late husband's fortune... unless she gives birth to a boy. Win is her natural enemy, so why can't she stop thinking about him? Win is stunned to learn he stands to inherit a vast fortune.

Alyssa Mastromonaco is back with a bold, no-nonsense and no-holds-barred 21st-century girl's guide to life, tackling the highs and lows of bodies, politics, relationships, parents, education, life on the internet and pop culture. Whether discussing Barbra Streisand or The Bachelor, working in the West Wing or working on finding a wing woman, Alyssa leaves no stone unturned...and no awkward situation unexamined.

Firmly regulated on the shelf as a wallflower, Miss Felicity Harrington has little hope for her future. Unwilling to remain as a lady’s companion forever, she accepted a devilish earl’s outrageous offer that she pretends to be his fiancée for a few weeks.

He needed a clever woman to rule his home, reach for her papa, and lie ravished in his bed with a whimsical, sated smile. In return, he would bind her to him and release her spirit. Rosemary Thayer, suddenly alone in America, could finally do as she wished. It was the most frightening and exciting thing that had ever happened to her. She intended to capitalize on the opportunity by getting away from the man who wanted to marry her, avoid homelessness, and prostitution. Marriage would come eventually, but in her limited experience, men were trouble. If her secrets were out, no respectable ...

It started with a trick and could end with a death if they don’t eliminate the threat. Unemployed again, Josie’s friend tricks her into accepting a job with the last man she would ever work for, the one she can’t forget. The man who filled all her Daddy dreams and more. With no other choice, Josie decides it’s time to deal with her biggest barrier to a happy life, namely her refusal to accept assistance in any way unless absolutely necessary, but she doesn’t know how. Into her life again steps the man who lives in her nightmares and her dreams. And she craves his kind of loving. ...

Casey isn't human. The revelation should terrify her, but it doesn't. Instead it excites her. Too bad not everyone is as excited as she is. Torn between two lives, the only one she's ever known and her life as a paranormal princess, Casey has to decide whether she can trust the man she loves. Sometimes being a princess isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Book two in the My Boys series! I thought that growing up with Noah, Bryce, and Lucas would make slipping into a relationship easy. Our happy home seemed fine at first...then Bryce moved in, and it was like a domino effect from there. Something was missing, and as I tried to maintain my new relationships, my insecurities began to manifest when my Dad decided that I needed his attention. It had been years since I last saw him, but now he suddenly wanted to be part of my life. Can I face him and tell him the truth about me and my boys?

Things finally seem to be going smoothly at the Gulf Breeze Bungalows. That is until a group of four young ladies, all hugely popular social media influencers, show up for a few days of fun in the sun. One of the women is getting married and her friends want to show her a good time. Unfortunately, things turn sour quickly and go from bad to worse when someone is found on the beach…Dead! Who is the victim? Could the killer be one of the influencers? This time out, Amara Baros, co-owner of the motel, leads the investigation into the murder. She booked the bachelorette getaway and now she ...

SHEAR PLEASURE is a collection of five short stories meant to stimulate that warm fuzzy feeling of ASMR that we all need from time to time. Taken from the memoirs of a city stylist, these haircutting stories are both fun and poignant. Join four ladies and a gentleman as they test the boundaries of their courage in the salon and the neighborhood barbershop! For a Friend is the story of the long and winding trail to sacrifice for a friend. For Better or Worse is the love and hate triangle between two sisters and a groom, and the last minute act of revenge on the way to the altar. Naughty and ...

Something is burning! Charlotte gets a phone call in the middle of the night with the news that the law firm where she works is on fire. Once at the scene of the blaze she spots a former client who is apparently a fireman. He disappears suddenly when she calls out to him. Was it a simple case of mistaken identity or is something strange going on? This spark lights the flame of Charlotte’s detective brain and as she pokes her nose into places it doesn’t belong, the hotter things start to get. Much to his chagrin, Cole knows Charlotte well enough to realize she won’t let go until the ...

Sydney Green crede di conoscere il quartiere di Brooklyn come le sue tasche, perché è qui che è nata e cresciuta. Eppure da un po’ di tempo c’è qualcosa che Sydney non sa definire, qualcosa di profondamente sbagliato, perché ogni giorno qualcosa cambia, impercettibilmente ma inesorabilmente. L’anziana dirimpettaia all’improvviso non si vede più, intere famiglie se ne vanno senza salutare. E appaiono nuovi vicini, sempre bianchi, sempre più ricchi. E agenti immobiliari, ovunque.

Looking for a fun way to practice Spanish and English vocabulary through Spanglish story telling? These short and sweet episodes feature a blend of English and Spanish, told first in Spanglish with a varied percentage of Spanish content (10-90%) and then in all Spanish for different learning levels to make practicing Spanish or English easy, engaging, and fun!Go to www.gringaconsulting.com for more information about Gringa Consulting products and services.Go to rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/ for free transcripts

Priti wants to be used and abused. Devra doesn’t play that way. She believes in simultaneous submission, in giving and receiving freely rather than overpowering her partner. But when this quarrelsome pair becomes inspired by a silk neck roll from the extensive collection of cushions on Devra’s bed, they find it impossible to extract power play from their encounter.

We all have things that we sit and fret about, but there is a line between worrying and overthinking. And with a guide like Don’t Overthink It, you will not only learn where that metaphorical line is, but you will also gain the tools you need to ensure you never cross it....

Nothing could possibly get worse. Everything and everyone who could be in jeopardy already is, and Jared knows that he is The Society's only hope. If he doesn't find a way to escape, he fails everyone, including Vera, the bear shifter he can't seem to get out of his head. Casey and Toby are in love. Head over heels in love, but is their love strong enough to survive a magic so powerful that Casey's mind is no longer in her control?

The waking forest has secrets. To Rhea, it appears like a mirage, dark and dense, at the very edge of her backyard. But when she reaches out to touch it, the forest vanishes. She's desperate to know more—until she finds a peculiar boy who offers to reveal its secrets...if she plays a game. To the Witch, the forest is her home, where she sits on her throne of carved bone, waiting for dreaming children to beg her to grant their wishes. One night, a mysterious visitor arrives and asks her what she wishes for, but the Witch sends him away. And then the uninvited guest returns.

Noah, Bryce, Lucas, and I grew up together, and while I was forever just one of the boys, I never had a problem with it. I never saw them as anything more than my best friends...until one dry spell stretched for way too long. That was when I started to learn how they really felt. There was just one problem...how was I supposed to choose between the three of them? I felt something for all three of my boys, and I had to find an answer that made everyone happy. I couldn't stand to lose one of them in favor of another.

More than a year has passed since Brinnie left Wraithwood, never expecting to see it again. But when Mordred captures her sister, she is thrust back into the world of magic. She flees to Wraithwood, where she learns of a prophecy located in the dark wizard capital of Mordizan that reveals the identity of “Mordred’s bane”, something that could destroy Mordred for good. Brinnie agrees to a rendezvous with Mordred to exchange herself for her sister, going undercover at Mordizan as a spy. There, she weaves a complicated web of secrets, lies, and tenuous friendships.

Tori Ballard chose to become a wolf. The problem: her wolf is impulsive and free-spirited. She relies on instincts and not much else. Tori prefers structure, schedules, and knowing things well in advance. Until she decides to give in to the sexy southern guy fate seems to be forcing her way. Holt Taylor had a solid plan for his life until it evaporated when he was attacked and bitten. Now he's part wolf and enrolled at the academy. There are only a few things that can put him back on solid ground - fight club, cardio, and Tori. Even if she doesn't know it yet.

Cheyenne Sterling is walking on cloud nine. Her boyfriend of almost two years, Quinlan O'Connor, has finally proposed. Quinn is a local sheriff's deputy and a charter member of the local BDSM club, The Sting, where they enjoy friends, playrooms, and entertainment as often as they can. Cheyenne expects it all to be smooth sailing from here. Engagements, however, have a way of breeding mischief, and this one is no different.