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.

    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.

    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?

    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.

    Professional letter writer Samara O'Shea is here to spark your creativity and answer all your letter-writing questions in this charming guide. For the Love of Letters is an anecdotal primer on letter writing, with tips on how to write all types of notes: love letters, break-up letters, apology letters, thank-you letters, erotic letters (oh yes!), and more. It's filled with moving, funny, and embarrassing stories about letters Samara has written and received, including an apology from a guy who addressed her by the wrong name, a good-riddance e-mail to a capricious boyfriend, and multiple apology letters after getting fired from an internship at O: The Oprah Magazine. With a fresh, contemporary approach, Samara weighs in on appropriate methods for every situation—for example, when to handwrite, type, or e-mail (yes, e-mail) your letter. There is also a fascinating collection of engaging personal letters written by historical and literary icons such as Marie Antoinette, Beethoven, Edgar Allan Poe, Susan B. Anthony, and Emily Post. For the Love of Letters will show anyone who has ever shuddered at the idea of sitting down and putting pen to paper—or fingertips to keyboard—how to craft persuasive, interesting, and memorable letters.

    Features include 10 new patterns and 20 quilting designs, cu tting and sewing guides, quick cutting and quick piecing tec hniques and exercises. '

    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.

    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?