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She stole his freedom… He captured her heart Moriconthan “Moe” Tshevnoe finds an outlet for his anger when a brawl breaks out in a dusty barroom on Haedus Nine. He joins in the melee with enthusiasm, until he is taken prisoner by a beautiful Zetithian woman with electric blue eyes. Forced into hiding by the cruel tyrant who covets her, Klara Tavock must do whatever she can to survive. Impressed by Moe’s pugilistic talent, she captures him, intending to sell him as a gladiator slave. But there’s something about this sexy Zetithian she simply can’t resist. The attraction between ...

He fell for another man. Then he met the perfect woman...After a career-ending injury, ex-quarterback Kyle Sorenson finds himself crammed into a tiny office with the adorable David Adams. Falling for another man is a first for Kyle, and he is determined to hide his feelings…until David makes a play for him. With David as his partner, Kyle is happier than he’s ever been—until Linda Nelson comes on the scene. Once again, Kyle resolves to deny the attraction, but David insists that the three of them can have it all.Happiness is almost within reach when unforeseen events threaten to ...

For Brooklyn florist Caroline Kendall, flowers represent business rather than pleasure. That is, until a handsome customer piques her interest, causing her to speculate about his relationship to the recipient of the bouquets he sends on a regular basis. Kahlil Omar Mahlik Al-Shammari is wealthy enough to buy anything a woman might want, but his family’s reputation isn’t the finest. Although smitten with Caroline, his inherent shyness and a history with women who are only interested in his money make him reluctant to take the first step. When an unlikely accident brings them together, ...

A telepathic warning from the pilot enables flight attendant Susan Maxwell to survive a terrifying plane crash. In the wake of the disaster, she takes charge until the inevitable breakdown occurs and her mind is filled with the voices of other passengers. When she contacts her fellow survivors, she learns that they too have been hearing voices, and that a greater destiny awaits them. Seamus Quinn found the woman of his dreams when he rescued Susan and her friends, but her initial reaction left him with no hope of ever seeing her again—until she shows up on the dock asking to hire his boat...

Nobody does it better… Devoted to her nursing career and her college-age son, Leslie Wilkes isn’t looking for love. But when she spots an adorable young man sitting at the bar while celebrating her fiftieth birthday, she secretly buys him a drink. Construction worker Robin Thatcher has always preferred older women. He can’t believe his luck when he deduces that the woman of his dreams paid for that drink. Determined not to lose her, he contrives a meeting. Robin is the cutest thing Leslie has ever seen, and her heart overrules her head when he begs her to follow him home. A long ...

Too much is never enough… Alan John’s sexual appetite has exhausted every woman he’s ever dated. Guilt-ridden following a brief fling with a married woman, he’s chosen to abstain—until he spots Emily Carmichael at an ice cream parlor. A lifetime of romantic disappointments has left Emily too depressed to respond to Alan’s overtures. He writes his number on a napkin, insisting she call him if she ever changes her mind. When Emily realizes what an opportunity she’s missed, she can’t find the napkin—or Alan—anywhere. In desperation, she asks her brother if he knows anyone ...

Executive assistant Terri Marshall has never fallen for a man in her life, but Cupid’s arrow finds its mark when she meets Benjamin Tremaine. Unfortunately, he’s the husband of Terri’s employer, aka the Boss from Hell. Trapped in what amounts to a marriage of convenience, Ben is giving it one last shot before throwing in the towel. But when his wife brings her assistant along to a conference in Myrtle Beach, Ben finally realizes just how empty his life has been. Now that two handsome beach boys have made Terri an offer she can’t refuse, Ben is left with a wife who won’t agree to a...

A steamy contemporary short story by Cheryl Brooks, author of The Cat Star Chronicles series, the Cowboy Heaven series, and the Unlikely Lovers series. As the resident masseuse in a Reno hotel, Adam Bryce’s technique is guaranteed to delight, but he has yet to find the woman of his dreams. About to become her philandering husband’s third ex-wife, Evelyn Douglas is in pain and feeling as worthless as an old shoe. When she calls to request Adam’s services, passion ignites in a most unusual manner…

Gray With Benefits illuminates the later chapters of life, where experience deepens, love evolves, and every wrinkle tells a story. Through thoughtful conversations and heartfelt stories, we explore the joys and challenges of aging, navigating family, finding purpose, embracing change, and celebrating a life well-lived.

Extraordinary talent... Undeniable love... Following the discovery of his fetish, rock guitarist Joey Manzetti’s girlfriend leaves him, taking their child. When his neighbor, nurse Tracy Richards is assaulted by her date, Joey comes to her rescue. Sick of dealing with abusive guys, Tracy swears off men. When Joey learns that the child he loved isn’t his, Tracy is supportive, and as their friendship grows, so does the sexual attraction. However, fearing another failed relationship, Tracy refuses to acknowledge Joey’s romantic overtures. She inspires him like no other, but can his kinky...

A plane crash survivor acquires the souls of three women. Armed with their knowledge, she must solve a murder that points toward a global conspiracy. Jilted less than a week before her wedding, assistant bank manager Jillian Dulaine elects to go on her honeymoon to England alone. When the plane nose-dives into the sea off the coast of Ireland, she is one of only three survivors and is charged with delivering a message to the son of the woman seated beside her. When his mother’s dying words send Jillian to him, London Times reporter Ranjiv Tenali suspects her of matchmaking even after her ...

Marketing assistant Cleona Mahoney survives a horrific plane crash only to discover that the buzzing sound she hears is not a concussion but the voices of people who died in the crash. When she meets Kevan MacFinnin, their mutual attraction is swift and powerful, despite the disfiguring scars he sustained in the terrorist bombing that killed his parents. In recent months, several of Kevan’s sheep have been sliced open and left on the hillside, the only clue being a mysterious symbol painted on the fleece. After her communion with Earth’s spirit reveals Cleona to be the Carrier of ...

When passion is given free rein… Farrier Travis York has found his dream woman in nurse and horse breeder Miranda Jackson until he spots her wedding ring. He attempts to deny the attraction, but Miranda has already captured his heart. A widow with an autistic child, Miranda wears her ring as a deterrent to suitors. Although smitten with Travis, she can’t believe the handsome younger man could ever be more than eye candy. When Travis discovers Miranda’s widowhood, she acknowledges the attraction but still sees the age difference as an obstacle. An intense sexual encounter has Travis ...

Stunningly handsome Avian clone Valkyrie is highly intelligent with superior senses and a pair of golden wings, but he has one trait that allows his horrific past to haunt him—he can’t forget anything. Zia, a lovely Mordrial woman with telepathic abilities, works in the orphanage where she and her elder sister, Letsa, grew up. But now Letsa is dead—killed by an unknown assailant with an illegal laser weapon. The police are stumped, and Zia hopes Val’s legendary computer skills can help her crack the case. When Val reluctantly agrees to help Zia, he gets far more than he bargained ...

Twenty-five Sunbury Press authors contributed 27 sections about the possible impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on society. Based on their experiences in a variety of fields, they provide their projections about the changes facing us, many of which have already been underway for some time.

Join Dr. Gladys Taylor McGarey and contributing scholars as they discuss current research regarding health care and the impact on leadership, business, and education. This volume will continue to shape the conversation regarding the future success of the economy as part of leading the business and educational landscape as society navigates these turbulent waters. Marketing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE-3ZWmeSSw CHAPTER 1 Dr. Ivan Salaberrios The Effects of Affordable Care Act on Small Businesses CHAPTER 2 Dr. Ada Crosby Lived Experiences from Nine HIV+ African Women That ...