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Isla's vibrant childhood was filled with bands, noise and travel, thanks to her mum Vivien being an '80s music icon. Vivien might not have been much of a cook, but her treasured homemade vanilla ice cream established a Friday-night tradition that outlasted jobs, boyfriends and rental houses. Even, sadly, Vivien herself. Now Isla is escaping her various heartbreaks to the one place that has always felt like home: New York. She finds a job, a flat, a friend.

Lyssa Harper should have warned divorced DILF du jour Harry Wilder before she invited him to meet the mommies of the Paradise Heights Women’s League Board. At least he brought cupcakes. Since taking the former Master-of-the-Universe turned stay-at-home-single-dad under her wing, Lyssa has been his domestic Sherpa, teaching him the ins and outs of life inside their gated community. She never dreamed her friends would bombard him with casseroles, leopard-print bikini briefs, and offers to rearrange his kitchen cabinets.

He’s the Italian Stallion who crushed my heart once, But OH what I wouldn’t give for another ride. He was a young foreign exchange student, And we agreed it was just a fling. Even though I knew in my heart it was more. Today he’s a full-grown man, impeccably dressed. Stacked muscles, piercing eyes, and too-good-for-you attitude. Just my type of red flag. The history between us runs deep. I can still remember his taste, Remember the feel of him inside me. Hearing my old pet name ghost his lips, Cara Mia, And I lose all my inhibitions. I’m not the same girl I was. So I should have ...

Maggie Gerber - one of the founding members of the Good Buy Girls - loves her quiet life in St. Stanley, Virginia. But all that changes when Sam Collins, her old flame, moves back to town as the new sheriff. On top of that, Claire Freemont, a librarian and the newest member of the Good Buy Girls, starts acting utterly strange. When Maggie goes to visit her the next day at the library, she finds the body of a very dead man. Turns out the man is someone from Claire's past.

One mysterious letter. Two childhood friends. A love story decades in the making. When a mysterious letter addressed to town socialite Lillian Beaumont appears in Olivia Harper's bookshop, it sets off an unexpected chain of events that will change lives forever. Joining forces with her childhood friend Daniel Whitfield, Olivia begins a journey to uncover the letter's author and the secrets of Lillian's past. As they navigate a web of hidden histories, missed opportunities, and whispers of lost love, will Olivia and Daniel confront their own unresolved feelings and dreams for the future? In ...

Mickey Bloom: five-foot tall, dyslexic, and bullied at school. With a mostly absent and hostile father, Mickey feels she's no good at anything. Until she discovers running. Mickey's newfound talent makes her realize she's everything she thought she wasn't—powerful, strong, and special. But her success comes at a cost, and the relentless training and pressure to win leaves Mickey broken; her dream in tatters. Years later, when Mickey is working in a dead-end job, her mother becomes ill. While nursing her, Mickey realizes the only way she can overcome her grief—and find herself—is to run again.

Joel and Tarah love spending time together. Their Saturday morning play time has moved from horseplay to teasing sexual flirting. The flirting has done more than help them relax and get used to each other’s bodies. The sexual tension tempts them both to take things further. When Joel learns Tarah owns a sex toy and has become curious enough about sex to entertain the idea of a boyfriend, Joel steps in. Tarah is pretty, sexy, and sweet, with a body to die for. If she wants to explore, Joel will make himself available despite being unavailable for a relationship. What could be more erotic ...

After a decade in journalism, Natalia Evans has reached the pinnacle of her career—lead reporter for Auto Racing Journal. Every season promises to be a thrilling adventure in the glamorous world of elite racing, surrounded by top-tier athletes and influential industry legends. The complication in Natalia’s plans? One of those legends happens to be the enigmatic Emerald Team Principal, Klaus Franke—the handsome “stranger” with whom Natalia once shared an unforgettable night… that had to be forgotten.

She’s about to learn a painful lesson about distracted driving! When Suzanne backs into a fancy sports car belonging to one of the senior partners, she knows she’s in big trouble. She already has too many accidents on her record to report the damage to her insurance. Karen decides to punish Suzanne for wrecking her brand-new car – right in the employee parking lot where all her coworkers can watch! And if being spanked in public isn’t humiliating enough, now Suzanne must report to Karen’s office every day after work for more creative punishment. Her dominant boss also needs to ...

When Holly steps into a homeless shelter looking for an MIA piano student, she notices a distinct lack of Christmas cheer because a handsome building inspector is forcing the shelter to temporarily close down. Holly knows bad guys - she was married to one. Yet, when the man asks her out, she finds herself agreeing with an absolute yes.

Lily loves all creatures great and small, including spiders, and believes that all lives are precious. When caterpillars begin to destroy the leaves of her beloved grapevine, Lily must figure out how to save her plant without hurting the insects that are eating it.

When a Miami investor calls in search of prime property-flip prospects, North Carolina real estate broker Candee Contando expects to meet a balding, steely-eyed land shark. Turns out the first customer she’s had in months is a hot prospect in more ways than one. Except his gaze has fallen on her dream house, a dilapidated Victorian she just bid her last penny on in hopes of creating a safe place for disadvantaged children - like the girl she used to be.

From New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Josie Litton Welcome to the Odalisque, the world’s most exclusive club intime. Kindly leave your inhibitions at the door (clothing is optional). If this is your first visit, a few words of explanation may be in order. The tall, lithely muscular and all-around stunningly handsome man lounging at the bar is the club’s founder and owner, Lucius Belmont. “Luscious Lucius” some call him. Others are more inclined to mutter about his resemblance to Lucifer. A word to the wise, enjoy your visit but do nothing to vex him. Especially not ...

This book was previously published as “A Punishing Workout” by Reba Bale. Who knew working with a trainer would be so painful? Recent divorcee Amy needs to get in shape, but she lacks discipline. She decides to ask the Divorce Discipline group for a little motivation. Trainer Marcus offers her an unusual conditioning plan: follow his orders precisely or feel the sting of a harsh public punishment. It turns out that Amy likes being dominated and humiliated a little too much. Pretty soon everyone at the gym is getting in on the action. But can she get a special reward from her stern ...

Discover when, where and why you eat, then change your eating habits with personalized hypnotic suggestions.

Marine algae are the supreme eco-engineers of life: they oxygenate the waters, create habitat for countless other organisms, and form the base of a food chain that keeps our planet unique in the universe as we know it. In this audiobook Josie Iselin explores both the artistic and the biological presence of 16 seaweeds and kelps that live in the thin region where the Pacific Ocean converges with the North American continent - a place of incomparable richness.

Jillian: Ich bin immer auf der Jagd nach der nächsten großen Story, nach einer Geschichte, die die Menschen ins Herz trifft. Warum mich mein Boss diesmal jedoch ausgerechnet in die Kleinstadt Paradise, Texas geschickt hat, ist mir ein Rätsel - bis ich Tyler Walker begegne. Ein gefallener Held. Ein Retter, der zum gefährlichen Schläger wurde. Hinter seinem blendenden Äußeren verbirgt sich ein Geheimnis. Und ich werde es herausfinden. Tyler: Reporter sind die Pest. Erst recht, wenn man so großen Mist gebaut hat wie ich. Was ich getan habe, muss um jeden Preis geheim bleiben.

Please mind the HEART. London. An einem trüben Winterabend sitzt Lu im Bus, als sie einen jungen Mann an der Haltestelle bemerkt, der in ein Buch vertieft ist. Er blickt auf, und für einen wunderschönen Moment treffen sich ihre Blicke. Doch bevor er einsteigen kann, setzt sich der Bus in Bewegung. Monate vergehen, und Lu kann die Begegnung mit dem Bus Boy, so nennen sie und ihre beste Freundin Sarah den Fremden, einfach nicht vergessen. Erst ein Jahr später finden Jack und Lu sich endlich wieder. Doch mittlerweile ist Bus Boy mit Sarah zusammen. Und die ahnt nichts von dem furchtbaren Zufall...

From a comic mastermind comes this brilliant collection of stories. Three teenagers believe they are witches. A woman defaces a local billboard. A bored landlord tries to influence his son's best friend. A cul-de-sac WhatsApp group discusses eggs at length. A heavily pregnant woman finds a way to time travel and a girl discovers joy on a stolen bicycle. Each tale paints a life in miniature and offers an escape chute from the catastrophes of modern life.

Her freeloading house guest is about to learn some discipline! Bryan and Jill have been staying at my house since the pandemic, and while Jill is pulling her weight, Bryan spends all his time eating my food and sitting on my couch playing video games. Finally, I had enough. With his wife’s permission, I decide it’s time to teach Bryan how to behave like a responsible adult. Soon he’s feeling the bite of his own belt right across his backside and when he needs further correction, I call on my experience as a dominatrix to devise even more creative and humiliating punishments. But when ...