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Jack “Rabbit” Fields knew a good thing when he saw it, whether it was a sound horse, a sure bet, or a pretty sage hen. When it came to locking horns with any curly wolves he ran into along the trail, he tended to shoot first - a notion that had saved his hide more times than he could count. But that was before he came to Deadwood. Now, someone is stealing freshly dead bodies right out of their graves, and Rabbit and his amigos are on the hunt to figure out who. And more important, why?

From heirloom tomatoes to checkout-line chemistry, this delightful collection serves up thirty bite-sized romantic comedies set in the aisles of your favorite grocery store. Whether it’s exes colliding near the pumpkin display, rivals locking lips under mistletoe in Aisle 5, or a deli crush slipping love notes into sandwich orders, Aisle Be Yours is packed with flirty chaos, food puns, and feel-good fun. Each story is a cartful of heart—delivering meet-cutes in the produce section, bickering at the butter shelf, and surprise confessions at self-checkout.

Travel & Trysts is a collection of 10 forbidden short stories that turn the routine of business trips into something far more dangerous—and infinitely more delicious. Behind frosted glass and hotel doors, strangers and colleagues collide in encounters where lust drowns out logic, where professionalism burns away under the heat of touch, and where the risk of being caught only sharpens the hunger.

Hank Varney’s the name. Miss Clem and me, along with the two Sidewinders from Santa Fe—we’ll get the sharp-toothed vermin cleared out. Now, some people say I’m lucky, but I don’t know if it’ll do me any good, what with the army of trouble me and the crew are facin’. If we don’t live through it, well, there goes Deadwood. Maybe even the whole of the Black Hills.

It’s a cold and snowy Christmas Eve in the rowdy mining town of Deadwood in the Dakota Territory. Rather than enjoy some drinks in front of a warm fire with her friends, contracted Slayer Clementine Johanssen has her horse saddled and weapons packed to head out into the hills and hunt down some deadly scallywags—alone. When her friends catch wind of her intentions, they set out to waylay her long enough to change her way of thinking...in spite of her mule-headedness.

This collection of scorching workplace romances proves that when desire collides with deadlines, the results are anything but professional. From late-night projects that turn into dangerous games to cubicle confessions that spiral out of control, these stories strip away the rules and leave nothing but raw attraction and reckless choices. Inside, you’ll find power plays that ignite after hours, flirtations that spiral into forbidden obsession, and coworkers who know better—yet can’t stop crossing the line.

Why did I think this would be a good idea? A vacation at a cabin in the middle of nowhere, miles from civilization. I needed a break, away from my problems, a moment of peace. But peace is the last thing I’m going to get. When I see my host, I almost pass out. Muscles, musk, a mountain of a man. At first, I’m scared. Then, I’m intrigued. And finally, I’m trapped. But there’s no way a mountain man like Joel would be interested in a little like me.

In the gleaming front of Sokolov & Sons, butcher Mikhail Sokolov crafts flawless cuts by day and runs a vicious underground fight ring by night. When food critic Sophie Laurent steps through his doors investigating a meat scandal, she expects corruption — not an invitation into a world of blood, knives, and dangerous bargains. Drawn to his brutal elegance, Sophie finds herself spiraling into a twisted connection that blurs the line between predator and prey. But as old ghosts claw back and Mikhail’s enemies close in, desire becomes deadly — and surrender might be the only way to survive.

Bella’s job at a special age play club is her life. But when the feisty Little has to quit because of her abusive ex, it feels like she’s lost it all. Her dad—a famous rock star—offers her a lifeline: Join his band on tour as a roadie. Desperate for money and a new purpose in life, she agrees.

Innocent college-boy Ben is sharing a room with older alpha-male Joel at the bachelor party weekend. When Ben messes around in their room, mimicking the stripper, things go too far, and Ben is wearing women’s panties like a sissy and giving Joel the hottest lap-dance of his life. Joel wants more than a sexy dance from the untouched college boy - much more - and demands that Ben give him a night to remember. Ben can't say no to the dominant groomsman, and loses his v-card in a way he never expected.

"You took away my secretary. Now you have to do her job. All of it,” his boss insisted. When college-boy intern Jonah has an accident on his first day at work and injures the secretary, his new boss takes Jonah on the overnight business trip instead. But the dominant, alpha-male boss wants Jonah to do a lot more than just take notes.

She needs a hero, but does she want a daddy? I’ve been running my whole life. From home to home, job to job, state to state. Running from my brother’s debts, running from myself. Looks like I’ve run into trouble again. Six foot four of burning hot, Greek trouble. Shame a pantie-melting mountain man would never fall for a Little like me.

Leah Richards is lost. A Little without a home, let alone a Daddy. It feels like her luck has run out. Until she meets him. Dr. Hunter Young. A man with a colossal…reputation. He’s Rude. Short-tempered. Insufferable. Full of secrets.

Lucky in Cyprus is a coming-of-age story set in the Middle East during the height of the Cold War. An American teenager - son of a CIA operative - is inspired by grand events and a Greek Cypriot teacher to learn about survival and his art. He witnesses earthquakes and riots and terrorist attacks, but in the end it is his teacher's gentle lessons that keep him whole.

In the shadows of Crow’s Nest, a decadent bakery pulsing with secrets, honey isn’t just sweet — it’s a weapon. When disgraced pastry chef Elodie Vaughn is hired to perfect a mysterious honey cake, she expects redemption. Instead, she meets Jasper Crowe: a beekeeper, a kingpin, and the architect of a dark empire hidden beneath sugar and gold. Drawn into Jasper’s sticky web of seduction and control, Elodie discovers that every swirl of honey hides a confession, every bite conceals a sting.

In the shadow of FrostBite Foods, flavor is power — and submission is only a bite away. Dr. Alessia Lombardi, a disgraced food chemist, uncovers the ultimate betrayal: Giovanni Vitale’s frozen pizza empire is built on human-derived umami and addictive compounds. Her father’s death. Her destroyed reputation. All roads lead back to Giovanni — the Ice King who worships flavor like a dark god. Obsessed, Alessia infiltrates his empire to destroy it from within. But seduction seeps deeper than any sauce.

In Paws in the Pasture: 100 Stories of Farm Pets, Loyalty, and Legacy, every cluck, bark, bleat, and purr tells a tale of heart. From border collies who outrun storms to pigs who root out danger, from owls who ride tractors to goats with a taste for hats—this collection captures the quirky charm, fierce devotion, and quiet wisdom of barnyard animals who became family.

When investigative journalist Claire Dervin stumbles upon a burglary report involving a retired surgeon, she senses something deeper. What she finds is a hidden network of silence—diaries encoded with trauma, institutions that looked away, and survivors buried beneath decades of disbelief. As Claire unearths stories long dismissed, the walls of complicity begin to crack. But truth comes with a price.

Weekly game breakdowns and predictions with in-depth analysis, hot takes and debate. This father-son podcast is sure to entertain football fans of all ages!

Carnivore Crushes: Where Love is Rare, Medium, and Well Done serves up 30 sizzling romantic comedies seasoned with meat, mischief, and mouthwatering chemistry. From BBQ showdowns and butcher shop flirtations to food truck rivalries and fake-date feasts, this unapologetically carnivorous collection celebrates love’s messiest, meatiest moments. Fall for a brisket pact gone wrong. Bite into bacon-fueled wagers and rib-fest revenge. Cheer for second-chance hookups behind the butcher counter, and swoon through sausage-fueled meet-cutes.