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    To make matters worse he wants the future alpha of the pack, Arsen. But Arsen is arranged to marry a female wolf. Xav didn't think Arsen was gay, but that all changes when they find each other alone, and realize they are mates. Arsen is next in line to lead his pack, and is supposed to be mated to a female, but only desires Xav, the bobcat shifter that keeps to himself. One night at a party feral cravings ignite in both of them. Arsen realizes Xavier is his, and will not let anyone or anything stand in his way of claiming him. But not everyone is happy with the future alpha being mated to a bobcat or a male at that.

    No one who has ever contracted the deadly Rabid Virus has lived to tell about it. It’s going to take every ounce of his will to deliver the final blow to a man who secretly holds his heart.When someone betrays Alpha wolf shifter Cage Ashwood, he’s on the run for his life and can’t slow down long enough to prove he’s not infected. Law demands that the hunters and even his own pack shoot first and ask questions later. He’s not surprised when the hunters send Jace to deliver his fate.

    On the run for a murder he didn’t commit, he tries to hide out by selling himself at an auction for love slaves. When a handsome Lycan wolf-shifter, Blayde Balenescu buys him, Ryan thinks his prayers have been answered—only to find out he’s jumped from the frying pan into the fire! Blayde is an intergalactic bounty hunter who’s only after the money Ryan will bring in. When Ryan gets off the transport bringing him to Blayde, however, he’s startled at Blayde’s violent reaction once he touches him. Dominant Blayde has recognized Ryan as his mate, and now Blayde has to figure out not only how he can possibly convince the young man to stay with him, and allow him to teach him proper behavior, but also how he’ll manage to keep Ryan alive long enough to save him from his powerful enemies.

    Can they save each other? In the Louisiana bayou, the bond between alpha and omega burns hot and dangerous. Kevin was a beautiful contradiction of vulnerability and fury wrapped in pure sex appeal. It was all I could do to hold my wolf in check. If I pushed too hard, I'd lose. I couldn't afford to lose Kevin. Already, this omega had become precious. I hadn’t come here to find a mate. That didn’t matter. The omega was mine and I was his, whether we liked it or not. His name was Blaze, and Kevin was playing with fire. Our eyes met. It was just dinner. Blaze kept to the boundaries of our agreement, but I wanted more. I’d never felt this way about an alpha. Blaze was everything I wanted and everything I couldn’t have. Alpha Blaze is an action-packed mpreg romance novel of 64,000 words with hot werewolf bikers, bad language, smutty-times, knotting, and men who get pregnant. Warning: this book contains a tough-as-nails omega struggling to overcome a painful past (incl. rape trauma and miscarriage) and a strong, sensitive alpha who will do anything to win his omega’s heart. If you love your mpreg romance with a dollop of angst and a healthy helping of action, start reading Alpha Blaze today!

    A casket bearing his best friend and an honorable discharge brings Rex back to his hometown. The promise Rex made to his friend is the only thing keeping him moving forward—protect Nicky and Nicky’s son at all costs. It’s not long before Rex realises that the spunky and warm-hearted Omega might just be the cure he needs. But the war broke something vital inside Rex. His wolf is unstable, and if he’s not careful, he might end up hurting Nicky.Omega fox shifter Nicky is fiercely independent. He doesn’t need Rex to play bodyguard, and he can raise his son on his own. As Nicky gets to know Rex better, he realizes its Rex who truly needs him. Nicky can anchor Rex’s wolf. He knows he can heal the fractures in Rex’s soul. It doesn’t hurt his attraction to the Alpha is off the charts. But allowing Rex into his home and heart might only invite further trouble.Two lost souls are given a second-chance in Rex’s Sweet Omega, a standalone mm mpreg shifter romance. There are no cliffhangers or cheating, and a HEA is guaranteed.

    The Protector can shift into a weredog, and the human partner is his Handler. They are incredibly rare and highly valued, but people also fear them for their mystical abilities. No Protector in living memory has outlived his Handler—until Alex Taylor. Now a widower, Alex lives a lonely half-life and faces day after day of grief with no hope for happiness in the future. When he unexpectedly bonds with the young and vibrant Handler Marcus Stephanek, Alex is angry and unwilling to leave the memory of his former Handler behind. He pushes Marcus away and tries to distance himself from their bond. But then a mysterious villain who has been secretly shadowing Alex for years sets his plan in motion. Alex and Marcus must learn to trust their bond and love each other, or risk not only their own lives but the lives of those closest to them.

    A place that puts no value in love and tests the bonds of loyalty—and yet, leads two men and two destinies to come together as one.Beta Argent Hull has one goal at the Gathering, to help the Alpha he betrayed and fix at least some of his mistakes. He does not expect his path to cross that of his other half, Alpha wolf Aleksandr ‘Sasha’ Maximoff.For a few seconds, he dares to hope he might have a future—until he meets Sasha’s eyes and sees only ice. He knows then that his fate is sealed, and he does not deserve a mate.Unbeknownst to him, Sasha has other concerns. The Maximoff pack is in turmoil, and Sasha fears his father’s anger would target Argent. And their problems are only just beginning. There are secrets buried deep in Argent’s past, and many surprises still to come. Can the budding, frail relationship between the unlike couple survive the Alpha Gathering?

    She shares her expertise in How To Draw Modern Florals, a step-by-step guide that teaches everything you need to know about modern florals, including:Tools of the trade Where to find inspiration The anatomy of a flower The basic shapes for drawing a flower You'll feel as though you're sitting down with Alli at a coffee shop as she walks you through the process of drawing and designing all aspects of modern florals. You'll learn designs from classic favorites like the rose to today's trendiest florals, as well as succulents and cacti--some of Alli's favorites!How to Draw Modern Florals is an introduction, so no experience is needed! If you can draw an S or a C with a pen, Alli can teach you to draw a beautiful, modern floral design.

    He takes the stranger in and nurses him to health, only to find that he's on the run from his own clan over a forced mating. The two have an instant connection, and the sudden onset of heat lands Rayne in Ash's bed. A surprise pregnancy leaves both of them unsure where they stand, and that's only the start of their problems. With Rayne's jealous ex lurking in the shadows and the future of a whole community of werewolves on the line, will Ash be able to step up and take another shot at being a leader? And if he does, will the Full Moon Falls clan accept him as their new alpha after years without one?

    Amid Amidi, of the influential Animation Blast magazine and CartoonBrew blog, charts the evolution of the modern style in animation, which largely discarded the "lifelike" aesthetic for a more graphic and often abstract approach. Abundantly found in commercials, industrial and educational films, fair and expo infotainment, and more, this quickly popular cartoon modernism shared much with the painting and graphic design movements of the era. Showcasing hundreds of rare and forgotten sketches, model boards, cels, and film stills, Cartoon Modern is a thoroughly researched, eye-popping, and delightful account of a vital decade of animation design.

    But the similarities end there, as its residents are anything but typical. Silas is a gruff private eye whose job is to help those in need. What will happen when he finds himself attracted to the suspected thief of a million-dollar treasure? Hot cam-boy Dev always seems to know exactly what his clients desire. What’s his secret? Will he ever get what he himself desires? And what’s the story of the mysterious tenant behind the door of Apartment 4? The residents of Lingering Arms are keeping many sexy secrets. Disclaimer: This book contains adult, sexually explicit content with an intense sex scene, male breeding and knotting and dominant alpha with his delicate rare omega. This should not be viewed for anyone under the age of 18. The book is approximately 70,000 words in length and does not end in a cliffhanger.

     For as long as fae Bram can remember, he’s been anxiously awaiting the day he reaches his maturity. As a life-giver, it means his Alpha will finally become known to him and he can begin his own family. But when his one true mate doesn’t appear, the devastated omega fears he must be broken. Nerdy human Darby has been dumped by his boyfriend via email. As if that wasn’t bad enough—his job sucks, his tiny apartment is a hovel and he has no social life. And now he’s hallucinating that the cute twink who shows up in his dreams is in love with him. Clearly, he needs professional help. When Bram learns that his Alpha is a human, he must cross the veil so they can be together. However, no fae can survive on the earthly plane for long before they die. If Darby doesn’t believe he truly exists, then Bram will have no choice but to leave his fated mate forever. Convincing a flustered human that fairies are real has never been so annoying—or so dire. Because now, there’s more than one life at stake… Note: Entwined is a standalone, mpreg romance story featuring a feisty fae omega, confused human Alpha and lots of fluffy feels. You can expect knotting, a dose of angst and a hard won happily-ever-after, complete with a sweet, surprise baby.

    She only wanted to get laid, not get knotted, bitten, and bonded. Now Baby’s entire life is about to turn upside down.With the sexual frenzy of her heat on its way, she needs to find a pack, a nest, and alphas she can trust.The Late Night Howlers have given up hope…After years of waiting for an omega to choose them, this motorcycle club of alphas is ready to move on with their lives. Until one sweet woman takes a chance on them.A rundown bar and apartment building is no place to spoil a new omega but the Howlers are determined to do right by Baby when she needs them. All they have to do is keep her satisfied while resisting the mouthwatering temptation to bite and bond her, permanently.When a rival MC comes sniffing after Baby, her safety is put at risk and the Howlers may be torn apart forever.

    And it does. She loses her job and her best friend (who proclaims his unrequited love for her). And her mother, who deserted the family seventeen years ago, returns, sending Carly into a serious tilt. Convinced it's the quilt's fault, Carly races down to the small artists' community of Bilby, Arizona, to confront its maker, and ends up renting a cabin from her. Carly even starts to enjoy her reimagined life, until her old life comes calling. Now Carly has to decide what parts of each world she wants to patchwork in...and how much she's willing to leave to fate.