Annie has always had high hopes for her future. But the reality of her life just isn’t measuring up. She loves her fiancé, Greg–doesn’t she? She’s going to get her degree and open her own business–won’t she? Then, a strange old woman shows up outside her house, and she seems to know a lot about Annie. An awful lot. Annie could tell the old woman to get lost. Yet there’s something about her Annie just can’t shake. And what she learns could change her life forever–but is it the life she envisioned?

Timothy and Jonah, wealthy entrepreneurs with a spoiled son, hide sins from their past—one involving a death on a cruise, the other a crime in Bali. Nathan and Samantha, the hot ex-nanny turned trophy wife, grapple with infertility and a shocking paternity secret. Bartosz and Angelika (he’s a chef, she’s a former sex worker) carry debts to the other couples they don’t even realize they owe. Over fourteen days, the couples bond—but their pasts are too deeply intertwined to stay hidden. The sly concierge, Putu, knows more than he lets on.

It’s 1984, and life has changed beyond recognition. Airstrip One, formerly known as Great Britain, is a place where Big Brother is always watching, and nobody can hide. Except, perhaps, for Winston Smith. Whilst working at the Ministry of Truth, rewriting history, he secretly dreams of freedom. And in a world where love and sex are forbidden, where it’s hard to distinguish between friend and foe, he meets Julia and O’Brien and vows to rebel.

The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.

Lucas knows the perfect night entails just three things: video games, wine, and pad thai. Peanuts are a must! Other people? Not so much. Why complicate things when he’s happy alone? Then one day the apartment board, a vexing trio of authority, rings his doorbell. And Lucas’s solitude takes a startling hike. They demand to see his frying pan. Someone left one next to the recycling room overnight, and instead of removing the errant object, as Lucas suggests, they insist on finding the guilty party. But their plan backfires. Colossally.

But Jason Asano is settling into his new life. Now, a contest draws young elites to the city of Greenstone to compete for a grand prize. Jason must gather a band of companions if he is to stand a chance against the best the world has to offer. While the young adventurers are caught up in competition, the city leaders deal with revelations of betrayal as a vast and terrible enemy is revealed. Although Jason seems uninvolved, he has unknowingly crossed the enemy’s path before.

Johnnie Rico never really intended to join up—and definitely not the infantry. But now that he’s in the thick of it, trying to get through combat training harder than anything he could have imagined, he knows everyone in his unit is one bad move away from buying the farm in the interstellar war the Terran Federation is waging against the Arachnids. Because everyone in the Mobile Infantry fights. And if the training doesn’t kill you, the Bugs are more than ready to finish the job.

Guy Montag is a fireman. In his world, where television rules and literature is on the brink of extinction, firemen start fires rather than put them out. His job is to destroy the most illegal of commodities, the printed book, along with the houses in which they are hidden. Montag never questions the destruction and ruin his actions produce, returning each day to his bland life and wife, Mildred, who spends all day with her television "family."

As Charly struggles to recover from her brain injury, she begins to realize that the events of that fateful night are trapped in the damaged right side of her brain. Now, she must put the jigsaw pieces together to discover the identity of the man who tried to kill her...before he finishes the job he started.

Every year, Caroline Reed takes a trip with her best friend, Esme Lamont. They’re usually accompanied by their spouses - but this year, everything’s changed. Esme has just gone through a bitter divorce, and Caroline's wondering if her own marriage is reaching its breaking point as she and her husband, John, cope with the discovery that their son has been abusing drugs. Still, the inseparable duo books a weeklong stay at a beach-front home in Shoreham, Florida, inviting Esme’s brother, Nick, and his new husband. After a blissful first night in the vacation home, tragedy strikes.

She’s new to town, but not new to the lifestyle. So why can't she resist topping from the bottom? Now that Luisa has finally left the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, she’s ready to find a new club to play in. When her friend Tracie brings her to Club Surrender, she knows she’s finally found the perfect place. Seattle’s premier women only “light BDSM” club is clean, fun, and chock full of women to explore. Paula has always been a little dominant, but being a dominatrix seemed like a step too far. After growing up in an abusive home, she knows how easy it is to hurt someone, so ...

They were mortal enemies in high school, but when fate brings them back together years later, passion flares. Billionaire Zelda Eldrich loves to play with the new submissives at Club Surrender, an exclusive women-only BDSM club. She has a reputation as a tough but caring domme who never gets personally involved with her subs. Until Mariah comes in for “newbies night”. Mariah Collins has been dreaming about experiencing her first spanking for years. She’s thrilled to score an invitation to visit the “light BDSM” club, but she never expected to run into the woman who she’d ...

She’s skilled at finding the pleasure in pain, but can she ever submit to love? Marlena is one of the most sought-after dommes at Club Surrender due to her unique ability to leave every woman she plays with completely satisfied. The curvy pleasure domme has developed quite a fan club, but she rarely scenes with anyone twice. It’s easier to protect her heart if she keeps things casual. Sarah has been dying to visit the women only BDSM club ever since she moved to Seattle a few years ago. When she breaks up with her girlfriend, she decides to give it a try. Something anonymous and casual ...

Cuckolds deserve a treat, don't you think? Hannah Davidson never felt lucky. She has a good life, but nothing exciting happens. She didn't expect much when she entered a real estate reality show competition. Imagine her shock when she and her husband get featured on it! Her luck really seems to turn around when the hunky show hosts, Tom and Brandon, show up. Even her husband Jonathan seems intrigued by what they have to offer the couple!

What is "Female Leadership?" It's accepting that "She knows best" in all matters. From the finances to the household to how things get done. It's trusting in her judgement to run things. This doesn't make the man weak, just the opposite, because men are the best at "getting things done."

Iris was just like every other student at Charleston Community College and like most, she was having trouble in one of her classes. Her algebra class was the pits and the teacher, Mrs. Rall, had seemed to take it upon herself to make every class worse than the last. She called her to the front, knowing that she didn’t know the answers and made comments of her falling grade in front of everyone. So, it was surprising when the older teacher offered to tutor her the last week or two, to help get her grade up from the low C that it was. Iris needed to bring her grade up to keep her ...

Are you or your spouse intrigued by the possibilities of domestic discipline, but not interested in nerdy, complicated BDSM contracts or patriarchal fundamentalist practices that try to pretend that we still live in the 1950s? This book takes a 21st century approach to spanking and domestic discipline in heterosexual relationships, offering no-nonsense tips on how to leverage your current relationship dynamics to make both partners happier and more secure in their marriage. The Well-Spanked Wife presents concepts, case studies and techniques to introduce spanking into your relationship in ...

Collected in one volume: Dominatrix 101 & 201! So you want to dominate your husband, but you don’t know where to start. Perhaps your husband has shared his fantasy about having you completely and utterly control him, but you have no clue how to make his wildest dreams come true. Have no fear; you’ve come to the right place. The idea of exploring submission play can be exciting, sexy, but also intimidating! That’s why this book exists. My goal is to help you navigate the dominatrix waters in a fun, safe, and laidback way. I want you to have the most mind blowing sex you can imagine, ...

Shayla and Bryan are back in this exciting, sexy story from the leading voice in Femdom, Rebecca Lawson! A few months ago, best friends Shayla and Bryan confessed they wanted to be more. They also confessed they wanted a Female-Led-Relationship. Now, on the eve of their wedding, they attend a marriage retreat in preparation for their new union. But this isn’t any old couples’ retreat. This is a beautiful, inviting space nestled between green, rolling hills, natural lakes, and beautiful, fragrant flowers. Oh, and it’s specifically for stern Dommes and their submissive little men. Here,...

AlanaPlanner lovers unite. I don't think Ava understood my love for the nerdy things. When she offered me a vacation of my choice, I chose to attend the Planner Conference 2023 with my good friend Beverly. With Ava and Jodie accompanying us, this trip becomes so much more than about planners. I learn more about Ava and her personal desires, and I'm building a relationship with Jodie in a way I never thought would happen. But this isn't a paradise without trouble. We face many struggles along the way and my love for Ava will be tested more than once. AvaPlanners. Stickers. What the heck did ...

Previously published as Lost and Found: A Novel Age Gap Lesbian Romance by Waters, Christine (AUTHOR). Two women on a deserted island. What’s going to happen? Helen Hales, the 38-year-old Chief Creative Officer of one of the most prestigious fashion houses, Verve Couture, is tasked with going to a remote jungle in Guatemala to do a high-profile fashion shoot for two days. It’s not something she is keen on doing since she has to leave her husband and two small children behind. Somehow, she knows she’ll miss her girls more than ever. Before leaving, she just doesn’t want to let them ...

Maxine Gardner is a rock-and-roll legend who hasn’t had a hit in years. She’s on a mission to get her old band back together for a once in a lifetime reunion tour that could save her floundering career. The problem? One band member is dead, and the other hates her guts. To get this tour off the ground, Max must put her fate in the hands of a younger woman who could easily steal the spotlight from her for good.

When I applied for a job as a personal assistant, I had no idea I'd be working for THE Eloise Roth. One of the queens of romance novels, who has dozens of bestsellers under her belt. I also had no idea that she would be strict, demanding, and difficult. Every single day I think about quitting, but for some reason I keep coming back for more. I have no idea when the hell Eloise went from my intimidating boss to the woman who stars in all of my dirtiest fantasies, but it's becoming a real problem, and my already scattered brain is having even more trouble functioning. I'm so getting fired.

Small Town Girl For Mature Audience: Sexual Situations "A beautifully written tale that captures the essence of love and longing. A must-read!” — ★★★★★ Cindy- Jenny, with her wild ambition and fiery spirit, yearns to escape the confines of her small-town life. Her dreams shimmer like stars just out of reach as she sets her sights on New York City’s dazzling lights. In contrast, Terri finds solace in the familiar embrace of Willow Creek—her heart tethered to its rustic charm and close-knit community. Jenny, with her wild ambition and fiery spirit, yearns to escape the ...

She’s half vampire, half shifter, and fully in trouble! Martha Growing up between two worlds wasn’t easy, that’s why I joined the military the minute I was old enough to leave home. Being part of an elite supernatural unit was a great experience, but when I retired and joined Sapphic Security, that’s where I began to shine. My ability to blend into any situation makes me a great bodyguard, until I meet the woman who makes me want to get noticed. Emily No one notices the mousy nerd working in accounting, which is how I happened to overhear something I shouldn’t have. It turns out ...