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    "Trafficked: Two Sisters Lost," is the story of two vulnerable young sisters, separated from each other, sexually exploited, suffering from inhumane living conditions, and confronted daily with physical and emotional abuse. Erin, a part-time journalist with a weekly newspaper in the San Diego area, is assigned a task to write a series of articles about the brutal industry of human trafficking that, depending on the source, is the second or third most profitable criminal activity in the world. In doing so, she not only becomes aware of the magnitude of the problem, but becomes deeply involved in the efforts to rescue and reunite the two lost sisters. Lois Kenna Tripodi graduated from Boston University with a degree in Sociology, is a Licensed Certified Social Worker, and has received alcoholism and drug substance abuse training from Rutgers University. She holds certificates from California and New Hampshire in "Domestic Violence Support Services" and from the University of New Hampshire in "Social Work Counseling." In addition, she has participated in workshops at the Santa Barbara Writers Conference in Montecito, California. A native-born New Hampshire resident, she has served in the NH House of Representatives, District 8, Hillsborough. In addition to supervising and counseling battered women in domestic violence support shelters, she was a member of the Oceanside, California, Crisis Intervention and Sexual Assault Response Team (SART). She currently resides in New Hampshire with her husband. She is the author of one previous novel, "To Take Shelter."

    Night Shyamalan, starring Matt Dillon and premiering May 14th on FOX. Secret service agent Ethan Burke arrives in Wayward Pines, Idaho, with a clear mission: locate and recover two federal agents who went missing in the bucolic town one month earlier. But within minutes of his arrival, Ethan is involved in a violent accident. He comes to in a hospital, with no ID, no cell phone, and no briefcase. The medical staff seems friendly enough, but something feels…off. As the days pass, Ethan’s investigation into the disappearance of his colleagues turns up more questions than answers. Why can’t he get any phone calls through to his wife and son in the outside world? Why doesn’t anyone believe he is who he says he is? And what is the purpose of the electrified fences surrounding the town? Are they meant to keep the residents in? Or something else out? Each step closer to the truth takes Ethan further from the world he thought he knew, from the man he thought he was, until he must face a horrifying fact—he may never get out of Wayward Pines alive. 2013 International Thriller Award Nominee

    I’m Happy To Be Back Home… Even Happier When I See An Old FriendPahrump, Nevada.I've missed you.England's wild green landscape is nothing like the flat orange desert.I was raised here, I've come back to renovate the house for my mom.You'll never guess who runs the local construction company – Eric, my childhood best friend.I've been in love with Eric since high school, as if coming home wasn't complicated enough.The name's Eric.Recently divorced, father of a six-year-old, and a project manager for a construction company.I love my kid, and the money's good – but it's lonely, and stressful, to say the least.I just heard Will's back in town.It'll be nice to see him again.Fix Me is a standalone Gay First Time Best Friend Romance with a HEA and NO cheating!

    He hasn’t had much of a life aside from working shifts at the ER, where he met the confusing but sexy Dr. Moore. Something about the thrilling way Dr. Moore takes charge of every situation puts Joel at ease but also leaves him off-kilter, and frequently Tasha has to swoop in to save the day. Ian Moore, MD, has always been fickle. Some days he likes Tasha better; other days he likes Joel. But one thing he does know is that he would love to see them both spread out on his bed, waiting for him to have them. Natasha “Tasha” Pfeiffer, PA, doesn’t take any crap, especially from uppity know-it-all docs like Ian Moore. But the way he never backs down, even when she’s at her grumpiest, and the fact that he can make even the most mind-numbing job at the hospital interesting drags her in, however reluctantly. Add to that Joel, the sweetheart nurse who nearly always has a smile on his face, and she’s wishing for more on her lonely Friday nights—both men, to be exact. When Ian corners Joel and asks him out and then begs Tasha to come along for the ride, will the night explode with passion or just plain explode? A MMF Bisexual Ménage Romance.

    A compiled & extended edition however is available as More Than Friends : The Complete First Story.Eric look has always been a very good boy. He has made good use of his mild mannered personality and clean cut good looks. An honor student with a spotless reputation, it’s clear that there is a bright future ahead of him. Jason “Clint” McClintock has always been trouble. With a devilish smile and the body of a Greek god, he has earned his reputation as a hot head and a womanizer. His wild ways kept him, and anybody around him, in trouble. Nobody is sure what his future looks like, and he could care less. Through some trick of fate Eric and Clint have been best friends since they were thirteen. Since the day they met they have been inseparable. Whether they were fighting off bullies or escaping from one of Clint’s annoying ex-girlfriends, they remained an unbeatable duo. Despite being complete opposites in every way, their bond had been unquestionable for more than eight years. They were closer than brothers and the best of friends; but that all changed one drunken evening. When Clint lands in hot water after starting a bar fight and Eric sacrifices himself to save him, they both question how deep their bond really goes. Are the feelings between them more than friendship? Separated for the first time, they both wrestle with the longings they never knew they had. Once they are reunited they find themselves in a torrent of carnal heat. Will Clint convince Eric to put down his defenses and embrace the passion building between them? Will Eric’s timidity and inexperience make them both rue the day they gave in to the feelings growing between them? The lines between brotherhood, love and lust have never been as clear as we would like to believe. Once you decide to cross them and give in to your urges, can anything still remain? **WARNING: This book contains Adult Language & Steamy Adult Activities, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only.**

    His first case is a simple one: follow the woman, Maddie, and get pictures of her having an affair.But nothing is that simple. Hawke is forced to intervene when the Maddie is almost kidnapped right in front of him. When it happens again, Hawke switches from stalker with a camera to bodyguard with a gun.The lawyer who hired him is not satisfied with the outcome or that Hawke is looking into who is responsible for the abduction attempts. He threatens Hawke to get him to back down, something not in the investigator’s nature.To protect Maddie, Hawke must take her along while following the few leads he has to identify who is responsible and why. The closer they get to the truth the more danger they find themselves in.Will they find who is out to get Maddie before it’s too late?

    He just needed her. Skye Baptiste, hurt over the end of her engagement, travels to Los Angeles for a week to heal. While coming to terms with the demise of her relationship, she has a chance encounter with superstar Jordan Mathews at a hotel bistro that turns her whole world upside down. **Can be read as a stand alone or as the first book in a trilogy.**

    However, the events that took place during the years 1963 to 1980 need to be recorded, for the sake of future generations of children to come, and out of respect to all the children who have already suffered and perished at the hands of demonic parents. I especially dedicate this book to one hell of a brave boy, my step brother Little Paul, who sadly died with a great deal of dignity at the young age of 19 from cancer. God bless Him!

     Two is nice, but three’s a party! Max (omega) and Elijah (beta) have been together for a while, and they’re good for each other. But when Elijah literally falls asleep inside his sexy omega, the two realize they’re in a rut. To save their relationship, they have to spice things up, and Max might have the answer: invite an alpha into the bedroom with them. Alpha, Sawyer is having the greatest birthday of his life. His San Diego law firm has just won an enormous case and the boys have taken him out to the Cockpit to celebrate with a wild night of “Drinks and Booty.” It’s shaping up to be just another great night, but when Sawyer is approached by Max and Elijah with “a proposition,” he quickly realizes tonight is going to be one of a kind. Sawyer goes home with the delicious couple and everyone involved thinks it will be a one-time thing. But when Sawyer gazes into Max’s precious eyes, something completely unexpected happens: the urge to breed takes over. Sawyer wants nothing more than to put a cub in Max’s belly, but Elijah is jealous and territorial, and to make things worse, owes money to a gang of guys who are looking for him—and they want blood. Will Sawyer be able to help them and keep them safe? Will Elijah be able to overcome his jealousy and will this wild experiment turn into something loving and lasting for all three of them? Because if it can’t, Max and Elijah’s relationship might not survive. An Omega For Two is the FIRST MMM from Aspen Grey and the first book in SoCal Cuties, a brand new, spicy series with all the goodness you love from Aspen Grey, and more! Don’t worry, there’s no cheating, no cliffhanger, there's a fantastic HEA and all the heat your Kindle can handle! Sink your teeth in and enjoy!

    Always will be.Nothing can change that. Nothing. ~Something changes that.Please write a contemporary enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn story with an HFN or HEA ending. There should be strong character motivations for hating each other and strong actions to help redeem their past wrongs.Photo Description: Fan art of Dean/Castiel from Supernatural almost kissing beneath a streetlight against a cityscape backdrop.This story was written as a part of the M/M Romance Group's "Love’s Landscapes" event. Group members were asked to write a story prompt inspired by a photo of their choice. Authors of the group selected a photo and prompt that spoke to them and wrote a short story. This story may contain sexually explicit content and is intended for adult readers. It may contain content that is disagreeable or distressing to some readers. The M/M Romance Group strongly recommends that each reader review the General Information section before each story for story tags as well as for content warnings.

    He doesn't realize that his new best friend Danny appreciates more about him than the way he jumps dirt piles and races him through the trails. And he'd never admit-- even to himself-- that he's been watching Danny a little too closely across the firelight on their little camping trips.This story was written as a part of the M/M Romance Group's "Love is Always Write" event. Group members were asked to write a story prompt inspired by a photo of their choice. Authors of the group selected a photo and prompt that spoke to them and wrote a short story.Read the story here or find it in Love Is Always Write: Volume 4.

    A warrior come to Earth to kill. On his own planet he was a prince. On Earth he was a murderer. On Earth, he was her owner. But Cassi's no passive, frightened girl. She stands up to him the first time she ever sees him. She's going to stand up to the Vampyren every time. Even if it kills her. But neither of them is quite what they seem. Maybe, what fate has sown together shouldn't be torn apart.

    The owner of a custom motorcycle shop, Jake has a bad reputation for being a womanizer, and possibly a criminal, but Beth has always had a bit of a crush on him. Wishing for a guy like Jake is dangerous, however, so she’s always kept her distance. When Beth and Jake are caught under the mistletoe and forced to kiss, her desire for the big, dark, tattooed biker blazes hotter than ever. When later that night Jake shows up on her doorstep asking for more, she can’t resist letting him in. His hungry kisses soon lead to a white-hot bout of passion that arouses Beth so much it frightens her. But when Jake explains that he’s a dominant, and wants her to be his submissive, Beth suddenly has doubts. She’s a nice girl, not a biker chick or a submissive. And if his strait-laced father finds out she’s sleeping with his son she will definitely lose her job. And when Jake unexpectedly makes a proposition, she must decide if it’s worth the risk?