Dante is the catalyst for change in other characters as well, and they step forward with their narratives: Rae's house-tender; her therapist; two veterinarians; and an anxiety-ridden actor, Howard, who turns out to be as stalwart as Dante himself. As the "seer" who hunts by sight rather than smell, Dante has some things to add, as does Rose, another dog who lives at Rae's heels, and Stanley the cat. Among and above these myriad voices, Rae voices her own challenges. With the wit and dead-on candor we've come to expect from Pam Houston, Sight Hound unfolds a story that illuminates the intangible covenant between loved ones. Here, dogs and humans are simply equal creatures, looking to connect and holding on for dear life when they do. Reading group guide included.

    They’re one-percenters, Rylie. Outlaws. Gun-running, drug smuggling, human-trafficking outlaws. Their business…Stone Fab & Paint…it’s just a front. And, Griffin Stone…he’s the biggest outlaw of them all. I didn’t know why my boss thought the Demons Head MC was an appropriate choice for my idea. It didn’t matter. What mattered now was the kids. With so little funding, we needed this. And, Griffin had contacted us. Something about giving back to the community. I could do this. I wouldn’t let Griffin Stone get to me. Present the facts. Sign the contract. Easy peasy, right?. What a ridiculous thought that turned out to be. Griffin: I was Griffin Stone. Road name...Gryphon. A one-percenter. An outlaw. President of my club. A man with a heart of stone. I didn’t do attachments. Didn’t do commitments. Never gave it a thought. If no one gave a shit going in, then no one gave a shit coming out. That was until… She came strutting into my life with those bedroom eyes, tight little skirt, and smart mouth. I had no idea that falling for her would threaten her life. My life. That we’d both risk losing everything we held dear.

    He needs to move fast to make sure everyone around him believes he is getting married for real and to the right woman, even if it’s for only two years. Anjali never expected a complete stranger to propose a marriage contract as if he were offering her a job with a salary and benefits package, especially the first time they meet. What he offers is tempting enough for her to give in, so she can fulfill her dream and keep the promise she made to a loved one. For their friends and family, Dheeraj and Anjali are a loving couple who fell in love at first sight, but they both have an agenda. Their reasons for the marriage contract were different, but what they never expected is what happens when two people start living under the same roof pretending to be a couple. Sparks fly and butterflies flutter between stolen kisses, but when they start to find out more about each other’s reason for the fake marriage, will they still honor the contract? Will love make its way into the contract as a clause? Note: This is a stand-alone romance with a passionate couple who finds their HEA. This book is recommended for mature readers.

    It’s a tainted label, and her future in the Dirty F**kers MC in question. She’s totally replaceable, nothing more than a club whore and the cook who keeps their diner up and running.Damon has been in love with Teri for a while, and deep down, he knows they want the same things from life. He’s seen the damage from her previous mistakes, and he’ll do everything in his power to make it right.She tries to keep Damon at arm’s length, but he breaks down her walls. There’s no place for her, but being around Damon and experiencing his touch, the sheer power of his lust, there is no denying him.He wants to own her, to claim her for his own, and the only way to do that is to make her. His perfect plan is to get her pregnant and marry her.What he doesn’t anticipate is the possibility of Teri looking for a life outside of Greater Falls, away from the club, away from him.Can he keep her?

    Through their relationship Dawn learned that dogs are intelligent and emotional beings that can sense human thoughts. From housebreaking to adolescent escapades and on through old age, Maggie's radiant spirit became interwoven with the fabric of Dawn's life. The depth of their bond opens a surprising door to intuition and dream communication about Maggie's fate. Through their journey, Dawn experiences the joys of sharing life with a dog that so touched people as well as the profound grief that comes with the loss of her beloved Maggie.

    Her mom’s medical bills are piling up and she’s desperate for a way to pay them. She can’t let anyone get in her way, especially not the cocky, naughty cowboy who thinks he can seduce her with his dirty mouth. He’s exactly the kind of distraction that will cost her everything. Zack Grant loves his chicken wings spicy and his women scorching hot. If he can claw his way through the competition, he’ll win enough money to buy his dream home. But his sexy competitor is driving his bear wild. After one whiff of her alluring scent, his bear wants to claim her as their fated mate. But he needs to keep his hands off of his delectable opponent if he has any hope of winning the prize. This is the first book in the paranormal bear romance series - Lone Star Cowbears. This is a stand-alone book with NO CLIFFHANGERS. Love scenes are fully realized and at times include explicit language. Intended for readers 18+.

    While you can never be completely prepared for that time, what is offered by Dr. Wallace Sife in these pages can help you draw upon new strength to ease your grief and pain.In this fully revised and expanded edition of the award-winning book "The Loss of a Pet," Dr. Sife, one of the pioneering authors and counselors in the field of pet bereavement, covers all viewpoints of bereavement for a beloved animal companion. This book includes practical suggestions, as well as brief case histories, and illustrates the insights that Dr. Sife has gleaned from his many years of experience.In addition to helping the reader cope with the death of a much-loved pet, "The Loss of a Pet" addresses pet losses that are not death-related. Dr. Sife has specially designed this book to help you learn more about yourself through the grieving process and to successfully cope with this unique kind of loving and grief?and, most importantly, to help you realize that you are not alone.

    Beau joins Arden, the black retriever, to complete their family. As Beau bounds back into life, the two dogs become Mark Doty's intimate companions, his solace, and eventually the very life force that keeps him from abandoning all hope during the darkest days. Their tenacity, loyalty, and love inspire him when all else fails.Dog Years is a remarkable work: a moving and intimate memoir interwoven with profound reflections on our feelings for animals and the lessons they teach us about life, love, and loss. Mark Doty writes about the heart-wrenching vulnerability of dogs, the positive energy and joy they bring, and the gift they bear us of unconditional love. A book unlike any other, Mark Doty's surprising meditation is radiantly unsentimental yet profoundly affecting. Beautifully written, Dog Years is a classic in the making.

    They explore the West, visiting parks and vistas, rain forests and deserts, family, old friends and new. Accidents, adventures, sadness, joy, problems, and peace populate their journey of discovery. Ever patient and sensitive to her companion’s emotions Charlize remains close, attentive, and comforting, especially when needed most. And at every stop, she greets strangers with a loving heart and wagging tail, showing the way to embrace life.In Travels with Charlize: In Search of Living Alone, Dr. Gross tells a gentle and open story of recovery after the death of his wife of fifty-two plus years. He knows he must go forward and face a new future, but that road carries rough spots. Memories spring up to hold him back. Revisiting friends reminds him of who no longer accompanies him. And home, to which he must return, still stores a profusion of painful memories. But Charlize’s presence keeps Gross steady and willing to see a brighter tomorrow around the bend. In the end, that light shines strong for both.

    Now he’s making me a promise I can’t resist... I won a war, lost a wife, and raised a beautiful baby girl. But I left the SEALs scarred and broken. I swore off women for good. Until Skye. She’s innocent, curvy, and makes my company tick. But I discovered her deepest secret: she’s never had an O. I made her a deal: You fix me and I’ll fix you… I’m gonna fix her, all right, right there in her own office! Skye’s gonna learn fast: There’s more to this contract than meets the eye. And there’s a first time for everything. It won’t be her last... Climax is just one of FOUR hot bad boy romances by Holly Hart in this scorching collection! You'll also find my best-selling Keeping Her, and Amazon Top 20 novels Faking It and The Chase! And don't forget, Holly Hart always gives you a Happy Ever After, she hates cheating with a passion, and cliffhangers just as much as you do!

    It’s finally time to get up close and personal with this hot couple in their very own novella, Walkout. Get ready to discover what happens when Dallas chases Melissa all the way to Sydney to claim her back. From her one visit to Melbourne and the Hawks MC compound, Melissa Stevenson knows Dallas is who she wants. There’re just a few problems with that: he’s a douche, a pain in the arse, and a stubborn, sexist pig. Still, it’s a whole heap of fun to tease her Viking man. Relationship. Dallas Gan hates the word. As far as he’s concerned, women are nothing but a good time between the sheets. It’s only when the sassy Melissa shows up that he realises some women give as good as they get. Now she’s under his skin and he can’t seem to get her out. Even with the warning from Dallas that once he claims her, he will come for her wherever she is, Melissa leaves. It’s now just a matter of time before he makes good on his promise. Wading through lies and danger, Dallas has a decision to make. Is it easier to walkout on love and never look back, or will he give that dreaded “relationship” word a chance? Hear Me Out Fear keeps the truth away from his brothers. Fear and pain keeps him away from the man he loves. Hawks MC member Maddox “Beast” Lawson had a difficult time growing up. Tired of being ridiculed because of his effed-up brain-to-mouth connection, it was easier to say nothing at all. Living in silence worked out just fine until that b*tch called Fate took his hearing, not only that, but she also threw him into the arms of the man who refuses to acknowledge that one hot night they shared. Jay Conger, Knife to his brothers, loves pussy. Licking, fingering, screwing, he’ll take it any way it’s offered. After one surprising night with Beast, to say he’s freaked out is an understatement. Hell, even bananas have taken on a new meaning, and thinking about a certain someone’s body is too much. Unable to think straight, Knife is at an impasse, not only with his traitorous desire but with his heart. Both lives are going to change. Only will it be for the better? Break Out (novella) Pain. It was something Finn “Handle” Kaidion knew well after losing his wife. Pain was what kept him guarded against any further relationships. Pain was also something Mardella “Della” Kent felt after losing her sister and from being dragged into the pits of hell by a madman. Only he was no longer an issue. Instead, having her parents turn their back on her was a new reason pain kept beating at her door. Can two people learn to trust and live free from their past sorrows? Fallout Poppy Torian has been in love with Jerimiah since she moved to Caroline Springs. Only he didn’t know she existed until her dad joined his father’s MC club, the Venoms. Friends. It’s what she's been resigned to, but Poppy wants more. Biding her time, a few years to be exact, she goes to make her move. But when she overhears Jerimiah saying things that crack her heart, she runs. In an emotional state, she makes a grave mistake and heads directly into the path of trouble. Poppy has no choice but to leave town; it’s the only way to protect the people she loves. Jerimiah “Fang” Liang has dealt with a lot of crap in his life.

    TWO WORLDS. ONE LOVE. Eighteen-year old Daria Jones feels trapped in the cow-strewn suburbs of Fresno, California. And with a father so overprotective he's installed video and thermal surveillance down the street, she doesn't get out much. Until the night he disappears. Following the trail of notes he's left behind, Daria gathers three things: a dark force is hunting her, her father's fled to another world on a cryptic mission, and the only one left to trust is her ex-best friend, Alexander Anderson. The more she learns about her father's absence, the more she realizes she must go to this other world to find him. And Alexander is the only one who knows how to get there. Amidst a world of diabolical creatures, ancient magic, and bizarrely intuitive vegetation, Daria must find her father before the dark force finds her. But the truth of who she really is could be her greatest enemy of all. [First Edition published February 2, 2015] Perfect for fans of Throne of Glass, Falling Kingdoms, and the Lunar Chronicles. The Complete Pandoran Series Includes: Gaia's Secret The Keeper's Flame Breath of Dragons Heir of Pendel

    It's a 10k word short story about two men who run into each other, literally, thanks to a very special canine intervention Nathan Sterling just lost his best friend and companion, a chocolate lab named Mocha. After mourning her loss for over a month, Nathan decides to honor Mocha's memory by going out for a run alone−his first since losing her. The run proves to be just what Nathan needs, when he meets David Rogers whose dog, coincidentally also named Mocha, escapes her leash and tumbles Nathan to the ground.Sparks fly, lust builds, and love blooms...and it's all because of Mocha's Help.

    He’s confident, full of stories, and she swears there’s a spark between them. 
Having been so wrapped up in work, she’d forgotten what it was like to be looked at the way he looks at her, and how it felt to be cared for by someone other than herself.
Blake’s sworn to protect and care for Ella until she heals, but is starting to crave more of her company, and more of her. He’s completely lost in her beauty and intelligence, but there’s something else behind her smile that he wants to uncover.
For a limited time, grab this $2.99 book for just 99¢ today! Free on Kindle Unlimited.This is a mountain man doctor, mountain man virgin, insta-love romance, and part of the Olympus Moutain Man Series. This is Blake’s story. Each book can be read as a standalone. Climb upon the beautiful and enchanting Mt. Olympus in Washington as we follow the sexy mountain men who find insta-love and a happily ever after on the mountains.

    Now he wants me to pretend to be his wife! This guy has some nerve. I don’t work for free, and I know he has more than enough money to pay what he owes me. I created a one-of-a-kind piece of ironwork for him, art that came straight from my soul. Then he brings up this insane offer, one I’d normally refuse. But the price he’s willing to pay would make my life much easier. So I agree. Everything goes fine until I get to know him. I feel things for him I shouldn’t. Can I risk falling for him?