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Note: This is a reedited version of Of Kindness and Kisses which was done to correct several typos. In addition, this new version includes the very short sequel to the original story. More Kisses was previously published as a short story but is, in essence, an extended epilogue to Of Kindness and Kisses, a sweet, clean, low-angst Pride and Prejudice variation. This new version is approximately 75,000 words. Excerpt: Elizabeth Bennet sat at the writing desk in the bedchamber she shared with her sister Jane. It had been some time since she had recorded any thoughts, impressions, or ...

It was supposed to be just a one-night stand. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, 25-year-old Jill Corrigan takes herself off the romantic market. Not wanting to become a burden to a potential partner, she focuses on her career as an actress instead. On the set of a disaster movie, she meets stunt woman Kristine “Crash” Patterson, whose easy smile instantly makes Jill wish things were different.

In the world of the Blood-rights, there are three rules. Never let anyone fight alone, be careful with your words, and mean what you say. Blood is sacred, vows are honored, and love bites… twice. Cian Wren Di Gatti has waited three lifetimes to meet his mate. A blood bond formed five hundred years before comes full circle when he takes over his duties as Lord Ventusfor the third time. Now, he has the chance to do it all again with his chosen mate, in a new life, with a new name that has already been tainted by the Witches’ curse.

Jin Zhara already had enough to worry about—appeasing her stepmother’s cruel whims, looking after her blind younger sister, and keeping her own magical gifts under control—without having to deal with rumors of monsters re-emerging in the marsh. But when a chance encounter with an easily flustered young man named Han brings her into contact with a secret magical liberation organization called the Guardians of Dawn, Zhara realizes there may be more to these rumors than she thought.

Suggesting this historic anthology is just a regional horror collection is like calling Frankenstein's monster a simple misstep in medical technology. Road Kill is no longer just an annual anthology of horror stories. It's a serial collection of some of the most serious voices in Lone Star literature. It's a chronicle of Texas terror, and Vol. 9 is eerie, edgy and feral. It will haunt you long after its first reading. It's as fine a selection of horror fiction as you'll find today. It's alive!

Lee Hanjo is an artist at the peak of his fame, envied and celebrated. Then, on his forty-third birthday, he awakens to find that his devoted wife has disappeared, leaving behind a soon-to-be-published novel she’d secretly written about the sordid past and questionable morality of an artist with a trajectory similar to Hanjo’s. It’s clear to him that his life is about to shatter and the demons from his past will come out. But why did his wife do it? Why now?

Six months after the end of Wintersong, Liesl is working toward furthering both her brother's and her own musical careers. Although she is determined to look forward and not behind, life in the world above is not as easy as Liesl had hoped. Her younger brother, Josef, is cold, distant, and withdrawn, while Liesl can't forget the austere young man she left beneath the earth and the music he inspired in her. When troubling signs arise that the barrier between worlds is crumbling, Liesl must return to the Underground to unravel the mystery of life, death, and the Goblin King.

He was Adam. He was straight. He was just my friend. We weren’t actually dating. This was the year that my Mom’s guilt trips finally worked. I was going home for Christmas. Although the prospects of this trip didn’t seem too great. I hadn’t been home since I’d come out as gay a few years ago. And I certainly wasn’t planning on bringing anyone home with me.

Do you like to make uninformed, often poor decisions? Are you okay with being manipulated by skewed charts and diagrams? How about being lied to about the effectiveness of a product? Statistics can help you make exponentially better calls on what to buy, who to listen to, and what to believe.

Warning: This is another excessively sweet, clean, low-angst story written from a decidedly Christian point of view. This novella of about 44,000 words is about the fulfillment of Elizabeth’s Bennet’s childhood wish to be Mrs. Darcy. Excerpt: The young couple joined hands as they stood together in the sun-filled meadow of the sprawling estate of Pemberley. “Dearly beloved,” the ceremony began, “we have gathered here to witness the joining of this couple in holy matrimony.” The speaker did his best to remember the words of the marriage service without the benefit of his prayer ...

No villains, no angst, just a sweet Darcy and Elizabeth Christmas story of 24,000 words written from a Christian perspective. Excerpt: I don’t know why I am feeling so low. Perhaps I am just not used to begin confined to the house, unable to be as much out of doors as I would be at home. Then it occurred to her, ah, the problem is that I miss my Jane. I am lonely! Reminding herself of her need for a confidante, she decided to write to Aunt Chatty, the advice columnist. What harm can it do? she thought, and began to write. Dear Aunt Chatty, I am visiting here in London with my aunt and ...

The Consultant is very good at his job. He creates simple, elegant, effective solutions for…restructuring. Nothing obvious or messy. Certainly nothing anyone would ever suspect as murder. The ‘natural deaths’ he plans have always gone well: a medicine replaced here, a mechanism jammed there. His performance reviews are excellent. And it’s not as though he knows these people. Until his next ‘customer’ turns out to be someone he not only knows but cares about, and for the first time, he begins to question the role he plays in the vast, anonymous Company.

Twelve tales of terror stemming from a single word. Trapped. What would you do if you were trapped, alone, and afraid, with no one to help, no way out? How far would you go to survive? What could you endure? The authors in this anthology pulled no punches, and the stories in this audio will leave a mark on you long after the tales are told. You may even find yourself trapped, held hostage, until every horrific word has been consumed.

Host Jae shares the real, raw side of loving someone behind bars—like Nicholas Ely, serving a life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. With co-host AJ popping in to offer insight, they explore prison relationships, stigma, penpals, extortion, and justice reform. Hear exclusive interviews with incarcerated individuals and their loved ones. Whether you're just curious or living this life yourself, More Than an Inmate’s Girlfriend is a judgment-free space for truth, love, and advocacy. New episodes weekly.

Florist Rose McDaniels is the unofficial matchmaker of Hartwood Falls. Her annual Secret Valentines have brought together more happy couples than she can count. Too bad the only person she can’t seem to help find love is herself. Try as she may, no one holds a candle to the boy who made her first believe in love...right before he left town with her heart.

When it comes to picking the right career, shoes, or wine, we demand choices. So why is it that we don’t think twice about giving away the most precious gift a single woman has to give - monogamy, and all that it implies - to a man who has not yet shown himself to be deserving of it? If you’re putting the wants and needs of a man you hardly know before your own because you think or hope he’s “the one;” if dating has become an agony of second-guessing yourself and over-analyzing every text, phone call, and dinner conversation.

By Jae Oh, Certified Financial Planner, author of Maximize Your Medicare (2022-2023 Edition). Education Fellow, Alliance For Lifetime Income. Personal finance tips to share as much information about finance and how it affects you. Trying to correct the misinformation & misunderstands, the job will never be over. YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3L1cjXJ Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3u8TR8s Email: jae@jaewoh.com Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn or almost anywhere else you listen to podcasts. #JaesCorner #finance #personalfinance Support this podcast: ...

Rayne was no different from any other young woman her age. She had definite plans for her future, a college degree, her own place, and a dream job. Raised with Christian values, Rayne stood firm on her virtue, faith, and love of God, and she had no time for men who were going nowhere in life. However, Jonas appearing out nowhere made Rayne start to question her high expectations. Jonas is a product of his environment; he had no expectations for himself or other people. That was until he met Rayne. For Jonas, she was a life changer. For her, he wanted to be more so he could give her more. ...

Welcome to New York City! Join me, New York City Kopp, as I introduce you to the wonderful world of New York City. I will tell you the best places to go, help you navigate the city, plus bring on New Yorkers to tell you their New York Stories. Jae Watson, Executive Producer, and New Yorker, will also join me on the podcast episodes sharing his experiences in the City. New episodes are out every other Sunday.

One night can change the whole world. At 25, Jaime Wheeler hasn't met anyone who makes him sit up and take notice. Then he sees the beautiful Sawyer Beaux. And wants him. Between the bubbly champagne and the tequila courage, Jaime takes a chance, and Sawyer says yes. One night leaves them both wanting more. Jaime's world crashes when he returns home, and he has to fix it. Can Sawyer accept what Jaime must do, or will Old-World Pride Law tear them apart?