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Mars is at war with Earth, and things are not going well. Isadora Banner, an experienced pilot, is as desperate for cash as Mars is for soldiers. Before flying out, her thoughts turn to her lost love, Charisse, a courtesan at the Artful Plaisir club in the pleasure district of Laurus City known as the Borough. Isa travels to the Borough in hopes of spending one last night together, but Charisse is less than pleased to see the woman who ran out on her without explanation. Can they mend their wounds from misunderstandings of long ago before it’s too late?

Cass is seriously bummed out that her boyfriend had the gall to confess to having an affair one week before Valentine’s Day. Now painfully single on one of the hardest days to be single out of the year, she reaches out to her good friend Jeannie for support. When Jeannie comes over to Cass’ apartment with flowers and chocolates, Cass is beyond pleased. She grows even more pleasantly surprised when Jeannie begins to hit on her.

Amanda, long divorced, encounters her ex-husband, Mark, for the first time in several years when they attend their daughter’s wedding rehearsal. Their divorce had been amicable, and during the event, they begin to realise how much they miss one another. When Amanda accepts her ex-husband’s offer to take her home, she feels a rekindling of the smouldering embers of the desire they once shared. But will it be reciprocated? This short story from Michael Bracken contains graphic and explicit language of a sexual nature and is strictly for adults only.

They’re an unconventional couple, but they love each other. She wants to trust him, but she needs him to prove she’s the one for him. Cross-dressing and a sound spanking might be the way to find out once and for all how much he loves her.

After adopting a bedraggled Border collie from the local animal shelter, a tenure-track professor of comparative literature discovers the canine’s secret - cursed to live life alternating between human and animal form. As their relationship develops, the professor finds herself drawn into an emotional and sexual relationship unlike any she’s ever previously experienced.

Botanist Alfred Homer, ever hopeful and constantly surprised, is invited on a road trip by his parents’ friend, Professor Morgan Bruno, who wants company as he tries to unearth the story of the mysterious poet John Skennen. But this is no ordinary road trip. Alfred and the Professor encounter towns where Black residents speak only in sign language and towns that hold indigenous parades; it is a land of house burnings, werewolves, and witches.

In today's super-stressed workplace, an ethical dilemma can come at you when you least expect it. Here's how to do the right thing without losing your integrity - or your job. You've Got to Be Kidding will help you create an ethics-based workplace that's a joy to work in. This isn't the usual top-down, executive-only manual, but an approach to workplace ethics that's as relevant and accessible to employees as it is to managers and executives.

Big Mama in the critically acclaimed The 12 Days of a Soul Food Christmas has a daughter named Emma Jean who loves to sew. After finding a forgotten treasure, Emma Jean discovers her true passion by teaching herself how to sew.

In Your Midlife Mission: How Women Can Harness Their Strengths, Create Change, and Leave a Legacy, Julie Hatfield-Still guides you through a transformative journey to uncover your purpose, align your passions, and take bold action toward building a legacy that matters.

Immerse yourself in a poetic journey through the heart of Washington, DC in this captivating biopic. With a contemporary touch and poignant reflections, this visionary masterpiece promises an experience that will leave you enchanted and inspired. Discover the soul of the city in a way you've never seen before.

In this bold and thought provoking work, explore the satirical world of a church that chooses complacency over conviction. Through biting commentary and wry humor, the author invites listeners to consider the true call of faith in a world that is increasingly indifferent.

Alice, the baby orca is lost. She has been separated from the pod. Her mom is worried but Alice is busy having many adventures. She finds a safe harbor and fishermen who are kind to her. Still, there are dangers to deal with. She has escaped the dangers and is off to find her mom to tell her all about them. She finds her mom and will prepare for more adventures.

Seine zahlreichen Reisen führten den italienischen Schriftsteller und Abenteurer Giacomo Casanova in die Metropolen und an die Höfe Europas, wo er bedeutende Personen seiner Zeit traf. Doch auch die soziale „Unterschicht" kommt in seinen Erinnerungen vor. Mit seinem berühmten sechsbändigen Hauptwerk Geschichte meines Lebens hat Casanova der Nachwelt ein einzigartiges und farbenfrohes Sittengemälde des 18. Jahrhunderts hinterlassen.

When these gorgeous queens dress up in their stunning gown with picture perfect makeup, haters label them as inappropriate and unlawful. They are entertainers not predators. Drag is an art of self-expression that, at its core, affirms and uplifts LGBTQIA+ people. No Tea, No Shade is a collective anthem written by six drag queens who believe in equality, peace, and in a world that loves and respects all people.

The Weavers of Fate by Bill Evans weaves an intricate tale of three souls bound by destiny, love, and the pursuit of power. Elara, imprisoned on her wedding day by a mysterious sorcerer, fights to reclaim her life. Cassius, a man driven by love and loss, faces gods and nature in a relentless battle to save her. Elyon, a fallen sorcerer, seeks to twist fate to his will. Their intertwined fates unravel in a story filled with magic, betrayal, and the fragile hope of redemption.

Rosemary first met Noah when she was shopping for a Christmas tree—a very Hallmark-esque meet-cute … if he wasn’t so arrogant. Who does he think he is, making comments about the way her boyfriend, Drew, treats her?

Founders have a lot on their plates, and for most, that includes building a team to help achieve their organization’s mission. This book is for the founders who won’t build just any team. It’s for the founders who understand the innovative power of diverse teams comprised of individuals from different racial and ethnic groups, ages, gender identities, nationalities, religious identities, etc. These founders do not need a case for diversity. What they often do need, though, is guidance on how to build an organizational culture designed for that diverse team.

Été 1989. Les parents de Wilder Harlow viennent d'hériter d'un cottage dominant les côtes du Maine. L'adolescent, plutôt mal dans sa peau, fait la connaissance sur la plage d'une jeune fille, Harper, et d'un garçon, Nathaniel. Très vite, le trio devient inséparable. Mais malgré le tableau idyllique du bord de mer, des balades en bateau, des amitiés naissantes et des secrets partagés, des rumeurs courent à Whistler Bay.

Organic vegetable gardening offers numerous benefits that appeal to both novice and seasoned gardeners. One of the primary advantages is the enhancement of soil health. Organic gardening techniques prioritize the use of natural amendments, such as compost and cover crops, which enrich the soil with vital nutrients.

There's a fine line between WHO you love and WHAT you hate. For Lucian Kincaid, that line may as well be a wall. As far as this Scottish shifter is concerned, the only good Faerie is a dead Faerie. With the Fae's deceitful nature, his wolf is forever on edge when they're around, ready to bust out at the slightest provocation. Until a chance encounter with a human woman captures the interest of the predator inside of him. His need to be near her is unexpected. His hunger for her insatiable. Before the truth of her identity is revealed…