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My fingers in his hair. My dress around my ankles. And my v-card completely punched. Sebastian Conrad claimed my v-card, Then ghosted me like sparks never flew. Now this arrogant jerk shows up to steal my business deal. One fake date and I can convince him to give it up. But after dinner, my heart thunders as he looks deep into my eyes. My guard crumbles when he cups my cheek, And I remember why he was my first love. Fool me once, shame on me. Fool me twice… shame on you. My shattered heart can't take another blow, But I couldn't resist him then. And I sure can't now. Faking It features ...

A chance reunion with the Italian hottie I once swore off. One scorching look, and I’m caught between hating him… and craving a second round. He was my foreign exchange secret—young, gorgeous, and off-limits. We agreed it was just a summer fling, but my heart knew better. Now he’s back, a full-grown man in a tailored suit, with a cocky grin that still makes me weak. Stacked muscles, piercing eyes, and an arrogant charm that dares me to surrender all over again. His old pet name for me ghosts across his lips—“Cara Mia”—and every shred of caution slips. I’ve changed since he...

Enchanting Rosie is born post-World War 1—1920—but into what? Those few (male) breadwinners who returned from the bloody combat, would find the East End of London Docklands, ravaged, with little hope of regular work—if they could work, with life-changing injuries and psychological trauma. The women remained strong, but in quiet despair. Families and communities supported each other, with their futures in question. Mothers reigned supreme, but alcohol and the public houses exerted their influence.

We want to be more in control. We also want to be calmer and less stressed. And we want to create a good morning routine! We can achieve ALL of these goals with the newest release from Josie Baxter called Magic Mornings. Based on these exciting teachings, you will learn about all the dramatic benefits of having a routine and being able to plan the start of the day. This book is built around a very clear, concept: avoid chaos at the start of the day. It's not just about getting more out of life. Making your whole day better by getting the first few hours right is linked to being more ...

Ten short BBC Radio 4 plays from an eclectic mix of writers, including Josie Long, Nick Warburton and Tim Key, exploring one of the most important human emotions. This accumulation of mini-plays encompasses romance, heartbreak and some adult themes; each play offering a very different perspective on love.

Screenwriter Angelina Conte has been butting heads via email with the studio’s unbelievably nitpicky scientific advisor, volcanologist Dr. Caleb Sloane. Between his scheduled lectures aboard a Hawaiian cruise, she intends to prove that she’s no Tinseltown hack. Caleb had planned on using this Christmastime cruise to adjust his workaholic attitude. A tough assignment when he’s tangled with the movie studio’s surprisingly stubborn scriptwriter. Startlingly, their chemistry is off the charts.

Our blind date was a disaster, so why am I posing as his fake girlfriend? Waiting there in a designer suit he looked hunky handsome. But we’re nothing alike and definitely not a match. I doubt I’ll ever see him again. Stop, I take that back. At my job interview I find that same grumpy billionaire Jake behind the CEO desk. I have zero desire to work for this man. I begin to flee, but he offers me a deal: pretend to be his date for his sister’s wedding for a lucrative job at his firm. Insulted, I storm out, but later, inexplicably, I agree. Soon, his attention no longer feels fake. ...

This book was previously published as “Alpha in a Sweater Vest” by Reba Bale. He might look like a nerd, but when they’re alone, he’s all alpha! Katie is recently divorced and looking for someone to help her explore her wild side. She wasted too many years with a husband who refused to meet her darkest needs. Now that Katie is single, how hard can it be to find someone who will pull her over their knee and punish her the way she’s fantasized about for years? When a nondescript stranger catches her searching spanking websites in a coffee shop, he offers her the chance to work with ...

This book was previously published as “Alpha Student” by Reba Bale. She may be a MILF, but she can still go over his knee! Middle-aged Sandy has been fantasizing about her son’s best friend for a while now. She knows it’s wrong, but she just can’t get her mind off the hot young football player and his big strong body. Daniel is twenty-one now, legally an adult. He’s about to graduate from college, and this may be the last weekend he will be staying at his friend’s house – and seeing his friend’s super hot mom. He’s seen the looks Sandy gives him, so when the two are left...

I just found my ex in my cabin, And now we’re trapped together by the storm. Rae’s the last person I expected to see, but the only one I can’t forget. Her fiery temper and fierce independence haven’t changed. And neither has the way she makes my heart race. Stuck in my cabin with a storm raging outside, our old chemistry ignites like wildfire. Here in the dark, we can’t keep our hands off each other. And I mark again what was always mine. But she has secrets, she’s here hiding from something – or someone. Her past is closing in and I won’t lose her again. I’ll protect her,...

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.

The cast of characters includes Consuelo and Sophia, who are two devilishly clever old ladies. They are the Box Girls. They were raised in a very isolated way by their parents for the sake of safety, as if raised in a box. They developed special skills in their isolation that serve them well. Together they own Magnus Detective Agency.

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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 ...

This book was previously published as "The Reluctant Bride Gets Caught" by Reba Bale A curious groom learns his wife's shameful secret, and it changes them forever! Newlywed Rebecca is settling into married life with Jacob, the love of her life. There's only one problem: their physical relationship is way too bland. Every time she tries to talk about what she needs, Jacob blows her off. Rebecca knows she should be grateful for such a thoughtful and gentle lover, but when she's alone she can't help but fantasize about a good hard spanking. Dr. John at the Spanking Therapy Clinic always seems...

With love and land both on the line, will my heart be bulldozed? I thought escaping the rat race for the Sonoma countryside would amount to my happily ever after. But then grumpy Mr. Corporate moves in next door with plans to build a condominium. It will destroy the quiet new life I’m building for my daughter. Gorgeous? Sure… but with morals as shaky as a house of cards. Fate’s cruel sense of humor traps us together during a freak storm. With an accidental touch of our hands, it seems that sparks fly for both of us. Dean’s plans waiver and for a moment I dare to dream. I’m not ...

A captivating silver fox sweeps me off my feet, but then his past comes back to haunt him… I’m a small-town girl working hard to save for veterinary school. Between shifts at a café and helping out at an animal sanctuary, my days are full. Robert didn’t make the best first impression as a grumpy customer at the café. Now he’s become my closest friend—and maybe something more. I realize his touch awakens something in me that I’ve never felt before. Despite our age difference, his generosity, kindness, and warmth have won me over. Just as things start to heat up between us, his ...

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.

When Dorothy Thompson returns to Cherish, SC, to play piano for her brother’s wedding, memories and fear nearly paralyzes her fingers. If anyone she knew back in high school discovers her secret, the whispers will start. Fake. Fraud. Failure. It’s not as if she can blame God for her troubles. No, she did that all by herself. But, remembering His lessons, she’s fighting to get back on track. All she can do is pray the wedding vocalist—her brother’s friend Ryan, a rising opera star—won’t notice the way her hands shake. When Ryan Edwards sets foot inside a church for the first time in years, he’s no longer the pitiable kid from the poor side of town, but someone who’s made it on his own. Without God’s help—not that He ever cared about misfits like Ryan, anyway.

Shea's my best friend's sister . . . and the only girl I've ever wanted. She's always had a boyfriend, though, so I've been able to keep my distance. Now she's single. As her friend, she asks me to help her navigate our campus dating scene. Of course, I agree. I promised her brother I'd keep her safe—and keep my hands to myself. The only problem? The more time I spend with her, the harder it is to deny how I feel. Except I'm holding my life together by a thread.