Moved on to Caius Became the baius knaius. 'Oxford Blues' is one of the many new poems in this expanded and revised edition of The State of Poetry, Roger McGough's book of short humorous verse which was published in 2005 as part of Penguin's 70s series celebrating its 70th anniversary. From a poem commissioned to commemorate Dylan Thomas in just 140 characters, which unfortunately comes to an end mid-word, to a pre-emptive erratum notice, these poems show McGough at his inventive, hilarious best - and there are also new line drawings by the author offered at no extra cost.

    But a wedding for your best friend has it's own certain brand of joy. Jo and Sable are getting married and I'm going to be their Person of Honor.Easy, right?Between defending my dissertation, dealing with wedding plans gone wild, freaking out brides, and my own miss givings, it's going to take a miracle to get us all to the altar.But sometimes just loving someone is enough. If I have to use magic to make it perfect, I will.This is a novelette set in the Twisted Luck series. It is best read between Inherited Luck and Drafted Luck. Get ready for some tears and remembering that love doesn't have a defined form.

    All she wants is to relax and take her mind off her exams next week. But after one of her friends starts hunting animals in the forest, it becomes apparent the time for relaxing is over. Thunder Brad is the king of a bear shifter tribe whose job is to protect the forest. He and his cousin Spike share their role as king, as well as many other things. When misfortune befalls the forest Brad and Spike decide it is Jasmine who must pay for the misdeed, even though she had nothing to do with it. So begins Jasmine's great adventure with the Uthuro Bear Tribe. She will explore the love and sexual realizations that come with a menage relationship, as well as its endless challenges.

    His aggressive pursuit has Simone weak in the knees and scared out of her wits...but she can't deny the feelings beginning to stir within her for the sexy rock star.Rock Hard Love is the story of two people from two very different worlds whose torrid love affair has its own consequences for the unlikely couple. Soon though, even their deepest feelings can't shelter them from those that conspire against them. Can the lovers defy the odds or will the forces that drive their passion also tear them apart?At nearly 30,000 words, Rock Hard Love is a satisfying erotic romance full of deep passion, torrid sex and dire conflict sure to leave you wanting for more.

    She’s smart, funny, pretty, popular, perky, and… what does she do again? Oh, yeah. Ellie is the “celebrity concierge” at Stonewall Entertainment. She’s good at it. On most days. Just... not the day her new boss, McAllister Stonewall, shows up and catches her secretly sexting in his debut executive meeting. Hilarity ensues and, well, let the sexy-times roll.Mr. Romantic – Ivy is the “preacher’s daughter”. She’s desperate for a job after just graduating college when a sweet opportunity comes in from the infamous Mr. Romantic. Ivy knows who he is. All the Misters are infamous from a media-frenzy college scandal some years back and everyone knows Mr. Romantic was the one who “did it”. Nolan Delaney might be deliciously hot, but he’s got a dark side lurking under that charm. And when I say dark I’m talking depraved.Mr. Corporate – Victoria is self-made, super-competitive, and drowning in debt when she finds herself battling with her ex, Weston Conrad, for a job. She was there when the whole college scandal went down at Brown University and she always knew Weston was innocent. But there were other things happening that night. She moved on because the two of them were never going to work. But now Weston is back and somehow he brought all her old secrets with him.Mr. Mysterious – Cindy is a girl who goes after her dream no matter what and she set her mind on her brother’s best friend, Paxton Vance, a long time ago. She does not give a crap about the best-friend’s-little-sister rule. And sure, they call him Mr. Mysterious for a reason. He’s a “Hollywood fixer”. He handles all the celebrity mistakes in LA. He’s dangerous, and moody, and probably shouldn’t be drinking whiskey for breakfast. But lucky him—she’s willing to be his partner. So what if Pax thinks she’s delusional? She’s one-hundred-percent confident that Mr. Mysterious can hold his own against her brother, Mr. Match.Mr. Match – Katya is a girl with secrets.  Is she a Russian spy? A liar? Or just a lost girl who fell in love with the wrong man? Meeting Oliver Shrike, AKA Mr. Match, four years ago changed everything. Who knew fate would intervene just when all hope was lost? But she should’ve known better. Because now Oliver’s billion-dollar dating site is the next target. The final piece of the puzzle in the Mister end game and she’s right in the middle of it. But maybe… just maybe… she can do something about this? Maybe she can save him, even if she can’t save herself.Mr. Five – Princess Rory has been in love with Five Aston her entire life. And he’s been in love with her.  They are best friends. They are childhood sweethearts. They are the definition of soul mates. Nothing can ever come between them. Except Five is over-protective. Five thinks she’s better off without him. Five thinks he’s doing her a favor by keeping her away from the secrets and scandals he’s a part of. But Rory Shrike wants her man back. And not even the genius brain of Mr. Five will stop her.Mr. & Mrs. – Mr. Perfect, Mr. Romantic, Mr. Corporate, Mr. Mysterious, and Mr. Match found what they were looking for and now it’s time to seal the deal. Five Aston hasn’t quite found his happily ever after yet… not quite. But he will. And he’s about to host the party of the century for all his family and friends.If you loved Happily Ever After, you can’t miss this one either. It’s the delicious cherry on top of the most perfect dessert and all your favorite characters will be back for one… final… swoon-worthy story.

    Will they put their trust in God?Innocent - Romantic - Mighty!Amie Davison is a kind-hearted, beautiful woman that would do anything to protect the children at the church shelter. Even though recently orphaned, Amie chooses to see the best in people, although people with dark secrets surround her. Despite her innocent character, she will face everyone threatening the church and stand by the side of anyone that would help it. Like the new deputy. How will her faith guide her through this new challenge?Josh Morgan is a reserved and repentant deputy. He is grateful for the opportunity he was given to turn his life around, and he would do anything to prevent going back to a life of crime. But now that he is starting to realize that people are not who they claim to be, he will have to make a choice. Will he look after the people that need him the most, even if that means losing everything?When the truth about Amie’s father comes to light, she will need him to fight beside her. How can Amie and Josh save the church and revenge the murder of her father while safeguarding their love?"God’s Gift to Love Again" is a stand-alone Christian Historical Romance Novel with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

    And crazy is dangerous."In a world where nothing supernatural exists, Tess Eckhart is positive she’s going crazy. After her complete freakout at a high school party, her parents worry she might be right. So much that they pack their bags and move across the country, next to a nationally-renowned facility for the mentally ill.Tess is determined to fit in at her new school, despite the whispers and stares. But when it comes to Luka Williams, a reluctantly popular boy in her class, she’s unused to a stare that intense. Then the headaches start, and the seemingly prophetic dreams that haunt her at night. As Tess tries harder to hide them, she becomes increasingly convinced that Luka knows something—that he might somehow be responsible.But what if she’s wrong? What if Luka Williams is the only thing separating her from a madness too terrifying to fathom?

     I’m a military man, honorable and true. But my damn brother felt differently. He had me tossed in prison for a crime I didn’t commit, and now, all I think about is revenge. It slowly becomes an obsession until something finally breaks through the dark cloud. My high school sweetheart. It’s been ten years since graduation, and she isn’t a little smart-assed girl anymore. She’s a woman. My woman. I thought prison would undo me, but nothing could prepare me for the secret my girl held back from me. A baby. A family. One I didn’t know I had. And now my brother knows, too. He’ll use anything to destroy me, including my kid. Money creates opportunity, but there’s a cost it requires. The payment for wealth is high, and my brother is willing to go all in. I might have started out honorable, but now? There’s nothing this ex-con won’t do to keep his family safe. Even kill. Every good girl deserves a bad boy ~ Weston

     Embark on a deeper dive into the mermaid lore of Born of Water, An Elemental Origins novel. New mermaid, Targa MacAuley, has just sat down to read the diary of an ancestor, join her as she uncovers secrets from the past resulting in a tragic shipwreck. More than one-hundred-fifty years later, the wreck gives up her secrets.Born of Water is the first book in The Elemental Origins, a series of captivating YA urban fantasy novels. If you like new twists on mermaid lore, simmering romance, and close-knit mother-daughter bonds, then you’ll love A.L. Knorr’s nautical adventure. Embark on a deeper dive into the story's lore with The Wreck of Sybellen, a companion novelette. Read Born of Water and The Wreck of Sybellen to submerge yourself in an enchanting coming-of-age tale today.

    But her uncle stole the throne and sent her away to marry Eadmund, the drunken son of their worst enemy. Now she must pick up her sword again to restore her family’s honour and return to the home she loves. Despite her skill with a sword, her prowess in battle, and her reputation as the greatest warrior in Brekka, without her father to protect her, Jael was merely a pawn, a woman to be married off so her uncle could forge an alliance to fulfil his own desperate ambitions.Eadmund is broken hearted, tortured by the murder of his first wife, but his father had lost patience with him. He wanted heirs for his kingdom. He wanted his son back, restored to the fierce warrior he had once been. And when his daughter has a dream about Jael, the woman who would save him, he eagerly jumps at the opportunity to make an alliance with his worst enemy.Jael and Eadmund will fight against their union, but the dreamers know that this marriage is meant to be; it must happen for the sake of all Osterland. For without them... without Jael and her sword, without Eadmund by her side, the five kingdoms will not survive the darkness that is coming to claim them all.

    The fact she’s deaf doesn’t make her survival skills any weaker, and she’s been craving the chance to escape into the Yukon wilderness. Only the sexy beast of a man she bumps into at the cabin starts cravings of another kind, setting her hormones raging as well as raising strange questions about wolves, and mates, and pack challenges.All wilderness guide Keil Lynus wanted was a nice quiet retreat before challenging for the Alpha position of his Alaskan pack. He wasn’t planning on meeting his destined mate, or finding out she’s not aware she has the genes of a wolf. Between dealing with his accident-prone younger brother, a deaf mate with an attitude and an impending duel to the death, his week—and his bed—is suddenly full.Far from the relaxing getaway any of them had in mind…Warning: Gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “talking with your hands”. Includes dangerous use of sarcasm and hot nookie in a remote wilderness sauna.-----This NORTHERN LIGHTS EDITION is a revised and extended version of the 2009 original.

    CherryI’m sick of being the good girl and never getting what I want, especially when what I want more than anything is Carter.I know I’m not exactly his type but he’s my best friend’s brother and I’m just asking for one little favor – all he has to do is help me with my little virginity problem and move on.All I have to do is find the courage to ask him and cross my fingers he’ll say yes.CarterShe’s my best friend’s curvy little sister and she’s just asked me to take her V-card.There’s no way I can say yes but there’s no way in hell I’m letting someone else take it either.If I’m doing this I’m all in, I just need to convince her I’m worth more than a one-off, because I’m certainly not risking losing my buddy for a one-night stand.Untappable is fast sexy, brother's best friend romance featuring a shy heiress and a hot brewer.

    The locals gossip that at Cupid’s Café love is on the menu… and they would be right! Katy Cupid has put more than just her heart and soul into her 50’s style diner; she’s also added a bit of her magical touch into spicing up the love lives of her patrons. Katy’s always had a ‘gift’ for knowing who would be perfect together, and she just can’t help doing a little matchmaking. From obvious introductions to sly schemes, Katy is always looking to put two hearts together so that they find a sweet romance that blossoms into true love. In Waffles and Weddings, Sophie Rivera was supposed to be married and on her honeymoon but her fiancé had other plans, ones that didn’t include her. The jilted bride finds herself in Cupid’s Café eating a waffle and explaining her plight to Katy Cupid. Katy has the perfect plan to get Sophie back on her feet. First is to find Sophie a place to stay and Katy knows just who to call, the handsome Chase Peters. Chase owns several furnished apartments, and after he takes one look at Sophie, he’s determined to have her in his life, but Sophie is a bit wary of men. Can Chase change her mind with a sweet courtship? Each novella in the Cupid's Café series is a complete story and can be read in any order. This is a clean and wholesome romance.

    That s what makes her no-strings affair with her boss so perfect his power in bed matches his respect for her independence. Still, when he surprises her with a menage for her birthday, her secret thrill wars with a nagging thought: Why would he so casually share her with another man?Even though Mark Rodriguez holds Jodi at arm s length from his heart, her self-confidence is a turn-on he can t resist. Inviting old college buddy and future business partner Sam into their bed for one night was supposed to set free her wildest fantasy. Instead he finds the tables turned, forced to watch while Sam brings her to the height of ecstasy.Now, Mark s not so sure he wants to share his treasure "

     TOM: I’m loaded and can get any girl I want. But relationships are bullsh**t. I’ve been burned before - big time. I’ll never let that happen again. When I see that young curvy girl get up on stage At the county fair and announce that her virginity is for auction I’m intrigued. I know it’s a terrible idea in this small town, but my hard d**k is telling me otherwise. She’s a good girl but not for long. She doesn’t know what she’s in for with me. Her V-card is all mine. NICOLE: I hate this place. My dad is a filthy liar and I need to get out. To escape this sh*thole town and everyone in it, I’m willing to sell everything of value to the highest bidder - and I mean everything.