The problem is, the object of his sudden infatuation isn’t exactly normal. She has horns, wings, and a tail…and to complicate matters, she might have a fatal interest in Michael derived from her need for human blood. Will his newfound love interest lead to his untimely death? Or can he find a way to make it work out between him and his demon girlfriend?

    This heartwarming new Christmas read from the author of the bestselling Polwenna Bay series is perfect for fans of Poldark and Rosamunde Pilcher. At the end of a hectic year, Grace Anders is looking forward to a quiet Christmas at the family home in Cornwall. Tucked away on Bodmin Moor, Hallows House is the perfect place to relax by the fire and catch up with loved ones. The last thing Grace expects, or wants, is the arrival of warring family members or the unexpected return of the man who broke her heart a lifetime ago. But as the weather closes in and people arrive at Hallows to shelter from the blizzard, family feuds and old heartaches have to be set aside. Can a sprinkling of snow and some Cornish Christmas magic make this the season for second chances after all?

    Robb’s Obsession in Death? Immerse yourself in her world and discover hidden treasures with this Sidekick. Warning: This is an independent companion to Obsession in Death, meant to enhance your experience of the novel. If you have not yet bought J.D. Robb’s novel, make sure to purchase it before buying this unofficial Sidekick. A murderer has his eyes on Lieutenant Eve Dallas—but not for the reasons you might think. He considers himself her greatest fan, and he just wants to show her how much he likes her . . . with the bodies of those who have wronged or opposed her in the past. As the killings continue, Dallas must race against time to unravel the mystery—before love turns to hate. Obsession in Death is the fortieth book in J.D. Robb’s bestselling In Death series. With this Sidekick, you’ll: • Spend some more time with the characters you’ve come to know and love • Learn what you might have missed on your first read of Robb’s novel • Uncover some of the novel’s hidden gems and underlying themes • Explore possible alternate endings and imagine ideas for a sequel • Get a chance to discuss Obsession in Death with other savvy readers on our Goodreads forum Sidekicks are entertaining and insightful reading companions, filled with delightful commentary and thought-provoking questions. What are readers saying about Anna Call's Sidekicks? "Makes the book much more interesting," "a real eye-opener," a "beautifully written perspective into what is actually happening between the lines." Designed to be read side by side with the novels they complement, they’ll give you even more reasons to love some of today’s best books.

    Second chances, single dads, blinds dates, and ChristmasMiracles will keep you awake and smiling throughout this whole series! My Cowboy’s Second Chance SurpriseCowboy billionaire, Nash Haven, can deal with the actual storm, buthandling his ex-girlfriend’s secret will be much harder.He didn’t know that his neighbor was the one that got away. Singlemother, Sophia, was equally clueless. She had no idea that her ex-boyfriend owned a billion-dollar ranch.They’re both surprised, and also still heartbroken. Will Sophia’s babysecret tear them apart or bring them closer?My Cowboy Best Friend BodyguardAdeline Prince needed a bodyguard before moving to Dallas, Texas. Shedidn’t think that her new hire would be her ex-boyfriend who broke herheart.Hayes Haven didn’t know who had posted the job when he applied.Adeline had her concerns but hiring him was the right thing to do.Would she be able to protect her heart while letting Hayes guard herlife?My Cowboy Single Dad Blind DateCowboy billionaire Trent Sheldon is a heartbroken single dad, but ablind date with Grace Payne gives him hope.Trent was abandoned by his ex-wife and Grace had to go through anunexpected divorce in the past. The two of them have had terriblepasts, but they’re perfect for each other.The only problem is Trent’s secrets. Will they come in the way of theirsecond chance at love?My Cowboy Best Man BachelorViolet Kirschner is in a terrible place trying to pick between herchildhood crush and her family.Holden Hayes is the best man at her brother’s wedding, and she can’tkeep her hands off him. Holden is known to be a heartbreaker butthat’s not entirely true. He’s madly in love with her too, but herbrother’s overprotective nature could be the end of them. Can the twoof them keep their relationship hidden from the entire town?My Cowboy Bad Boy BossCowboy billionaire, Gage Haven had everything until it was all takenaway from him. His wife was killed in a tragedy and his son was leftmotherless.Gage hired a nanny thinking that will make his life easier. Well, it did,but it also made it more complicated. Lorde is an excellent nanny, butshe’s also his ex-girlfriend.Can the two of them keep their past aside and work as a team? Or isthis the beginning of another end?My Cowboy’s Secret BabyCowboy billionaire Wilder Haven ran into his ex from ten years ago andhis world turned upside down.Jade Harlow moved back to town to care for her mother. She neverexpected Wilder to step in and help her. It didn’t take long for them toforget them enmity and start falling in love again. Wilder even grewcloser to her daughter, not knowing that she was his own. Could heever forgive her for keeping this secret from him?My Cowboy Christmas MiracleJade didn’t want her first husband showing up after the death of herrecent ex-husband. A Christmas miracle didn’t save his life, but itbrought Finn back into the picture.Jade wasn’t sure why he’d returned but all Finn wanted to do was righthis wrongs and watch over Jade and her kids.A second chance was in the cards this Christmas season, but it wasn’tabout to come by so easily. Will the two of them realize that life is tooshort to hold a grudge?

    But some people gained powerful magical abilities. You would think that the fall of humankind would usher in a time of peace and happiness for the survivors, but since powerful people tend to be assholes, life got worse, and these mages enslaved those who couldn’t protect themselves. I have magic too, but not just any magic. I can summon guns, and nothing kills asshole mages better than a bullet through the brain. Disclaimer: this is a slow-burn harem series with explicit sex scenes.

    GOOP editors introduce the experts they rely on, and dive into Q&A's on the ins and outs of sexual health, pleasure, and ways to evolve the conversations we have with ourselves, our partners, and each other. Part 1, Seduction: Mines the deeper layers of seduction-with suggestions for assessing attraction, reigniting the flame once it's gone out, and navigating dating, unconventional relationship scenarios, the sex toy aisle, and more. Part 2, Sexuality: Different takes on what sexuality means, looks, and feels like today, and options for tapping into sexual power-including a chapter on strengthening libido and tantric practices to up sexual energy. Part 3: Doing It: Antidotes to bedroom boredom, the psychology behind oral sex, how to figure out and pursue what you want-and play out fantasies that may seem beyond reach. Part 4, Orgasm: A closer look at enduring sex myths, with expert advice on closing the orgasm gap, doing away with the pressure to perform, and the benefits of self-pleasure. Part 5, Sex Ed: Covers the essentials (like clean lube and condoms), hormone health, and how to talk to your partner when something is up-all with an eye toward pleasure (as opposed to just avoiding calamity). Throughout the book you'll find goopasutra-style takes on the reality of experiences ranging from plain vanilla to menage a trois, plus personal anecdotes from the GOOP team.

    Practical Stoicism is a collection of short readings written to help bridge the gap between the essential teachings of the great Stoic philosophers and the things we must do, in the here and now, to achieve the fulfillment they promised. Pick a starting point anywhere within its pages whenever you need a quick reminder of how to move your philosophy out of your head and into your life. Version 2.3.1

    

    An unexpected letter. Do words have the power to heal? Veronica and Gabe met when they were children at ballet class and by the time they’d reached their teens they knew they’d be dancing together forever. Only Gabe’s mother had other ideas…Twenty-something years later, Veronica no longer dances and life hasn’t turned out how she thought it would. She’s a divorced woman in her forties with a needy ex-husband, monosyllabic teenage sons, a sister who fancies herself as a long in the tooth ‘it girl’ and a mother who’s recently moved into a care home. She’s tying herself in knots trying to be everything to everyone.Veronica also has a secret.Isabel was a lost soul until she moved to the Isle of Wight and found a place to call home, but there’s a part of her that’s missing. She knows she must reach out if she’s to find the missing piece she needs to feel whole.When Veronica receives a letter, she never thought she’d get her past collides with her present. The time’s come for her to share her secret with her family, but she’s not the only one keeping a secret… (This book was previously titled The Dancer) It can be read as a standalone novel or as part of the Isabel's story, series

    Kobe Bryant has been the face of the Lakers dynasty for the past two decades and for good reason. Few players have commanded a basketball court as much as Kobe in historical performances such as his notable 81-point performance in just under 42 minutes of playing time in 2006 against the Toronto Raptors. While the 2015-2016 NBA season will mark the end to Kobe’s storied career, the Black Mamba’s legacy will never be forgotten. Few players can parallel Kobe Bryant in terms of competitive fire and will to win. His polarizing figure defines him and makes even those who do not like him at the very least respect him. Read on to learn about the days of when Kobe played alongside Shaquille O’Neal, Robert Horry, Metta World Peace, Derek Fisher, and Pau Gasol in some of the greatest times of Los Angeles Lakers’ basketball history. Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Early Life and Childhood High School Years Kobe Personal Life Kobe’s Impact on Basketball and Beyond The Black Mamba’s Legacy An excerpt from the book: When Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant gave himself the nickname Black Mamba, everyone wondered why he chose to liken himself to a reptile.The Black Mamba is one of the fastest and most deadly snakes in the world. It was also the codename used by Uma Thurman's assassin character in the Quentin Tarantino movie Kill Bill. And yes, Black Mamba was also the boxing nickname given to Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s uncle, Roger Mayweather. For sure, Bryant never wanted a part of the Mayweather’s so it must have been that Tarantino movie that got into him. It turns out that Bryant did in fact watch Kill Bill and was so intrigued by the codename Black Mamba that he said he checked out the snake. Upon reading up on the mamba, Bryant decided that it was the perfect description of how he wanted his game to be. The Black Mamba is said to have a 99% striking accuracy at maximum speed and in rapid succession. Bryant said it's the kind of surgical precision that he wants in his game. Kobe Bryant has always been known as a perfectionist and a player who despite being great wants strives to be the greatest.Bryant also talks about the Black Mamba mentality in which he says one has to "figure it out no matter what comes, whether its hell or high water." This resilient attitude has been at the core of Bryant's game, and it's what has made him bounce back from the many obstacles he has faced on and off the court.Kobe Bryant is one of the most popular basketball players on the planet. He is, without a doubt, one of the greatest scorers in the game and one of the most lethal offensive weapons that has ever graced the NBA's courts. However, Kobe Bryant isn't all about scoring points. He is a winner and he has proved that he can win on his own. Bryant isn’t just about basketball either. He is also a million dollar businessperson and a worldwide icon. More importantly, Bryant is a husband, a father, and a son.

    Villains want to be him.Tired of nice guy heroes?Want to tear the flesh from the bones of your enemies? Plunder their riches and return home to celebrate with your loyal band of warrior women?If that's you, indulge yourself in a guilt-free trip to the dark side.After a great battle, Cain awakens to find himself in a new world, the modern age of man.All traces of his former kingdom are gone. Of his personal guard, only one, the majestic elf-queen Pride, remains.This soft world seems ripe for the taking, and Cain wastes no time in making it his own. But Cain quickly discovers that the world is not as defenseless as it first appears, and he will have to content with powers, old and new, who stand in his path. When might and magic are not enough, Cain must adapt, gaining allies and resources to once again become the true King of Sin.Come, join Cain, and learn how you can be the next great dark lord.Sauron plays Grand Theft Auto with a harem in this dark lord reverse portal fantasy. This book contains adult themes.

    In a last-ditch effort to sort something out, he rents a rickshaw, propelling him into a frantic sub-culture of criminals, misfits and lost souls. Rickshaw is a dangerous bedlam of close calls and near misses and its passengers are the drunken, beaten down and stranded. To work rickshaw, Irish must take a lesson in stamina and shift up through his emotional gears but no matter how hard he pedals, always hot on his heels, is his past. Hilarious, poignant and razor sharp, this debut novel captures the underbelly of London’s West End through a stunningly, gimlet eye and electrifying energy.

    Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People continues to pass down knowledge thousands of years old to a modern audience. The titular 7 habits will help you become more effective in business and personal situations. This 3500+ word executive summary by Spry Summaries boils down the essential knowledge from the 10-million copy seller into a compact and easy to read package. Take the knowledge of generations with you on the go!

    They share one important passion: female dominance in the bedroom.Her last relationship ended when she told her ex about her interest in using a strap-on. Can Rob handle Elyse’s femdom desires?For adults only, “Her New Toy” is a 7,500 word story featuring:BDSMFemdomStrap-on sexCFNM (Clothed Female Naked Male)Orgasm control/Orgasm denialAnal sexOral sexMasturbationToy useFrom the story:Rob groaned and his eyes fluttered shut for a moment. “I do want to please you, Mistress. I do.”“And how would you please me, slut?” Before he could answer, she slid her hand down and cupped him.“Thank you, Mistress,” he said. His eyes closed completely now and he pushed his hips toward her. “I’d please you however you wanted, Mistress.”“Do you remember what I told you last night?”“I’m not sure, Mistress. I’m sorry. You said a lot of things to me.”Silly slut, she thought.“I said I wanted to be rough with you, slut,” she said, tightening her grip on him until he gasped and squirmed.

    I have to know who, what, how and when. That’s the Sergeant code.I never knew the striking redhead, Chloe, from back in the day that well, but we were about to be reacquainted. Pity she was off limits.With a newly formed Albuquerque police task force tracking clubs and the Devils working to infiltrate our network we have our work cut out for us.Will good girl Chloe be able to hold her ground with Finn?Or will she get wrapped up in the mayhem of the Guardians?BOOK 2: HavocI’m the man with the iron fists on a bike, and I raise Havoc...She had that good girl image down pat, but I knew it was a lie. The Mayor’s daughter; a taste of forbidden fruit with links to dismantle or elevate our whole organization to the next level. I had problems of my own. A rival gang alliance that left me for dead on the side of the road.My fighting spirit wasn’t about to lay down without a fight. There’s always one more round.Do Havoc and the Mayor’s daughter have what it takes to finish the round?Or will outside forces break them apart for good?BOOK 3: AxleShoot first, ask questions later, that’s Axle’s motto...I’m the wild, the reckless, the untamable beast who knows my way around a car. We’re up against it with a rival gang allegiance threatening our chop shop operation and the cops are on our ass. When the Reaper’s badass daughter showed up leading the charge…Let's just say I wanted to taste and kill my prey at the same time. A sassy hellcat with a mane of ebony night and a heart as dark as mine stepped on my turf and the temptation was like bitter chocolate.Will this vixen break down all of Axle’s defenses and ruin the Guardians?Or will they find a way to break all the taboo’s to be together?BOOK 4: RushThey nicknamed me the blonde haired pretty boy of the Guardians…From the moment I saw her I wanted the long-legged dancer. Penn, with the champagne cascading locks and movie star looks. The one works the pole for her dollars.A hit on our crew, arrogant cops looking for a takedown, in-fighting, a loss of revenue and a call for me to get a little grimy.Can Rush trust the woman with the expensive taste?Or will she be the reason for the Guardian’s demise?BOOK 5: RedWhen the past catches up with you...you have to turn and face it...When the wild heart of a free-spirited gypsy casts a spell on me I can’t look away.Is Brody the calm before the storm or is she more trouble than she’s worth?Or can this perfect storm come together to be a one-two punch of passion?BOOK 6: ShadowSometimes even those in the shadows have to step into the light...When he met sweet Ava with her cute apron and pretty smile his whole life changed. She’s the only one who knows about Shadow’s secret hobbies and shares them with him.He found her knee deep in the midst of chaos in his life, she’s like an angel to him.Will the sultry Ava be able to withstand the heat that threatens to unravel a beautiful beginning for them both? BOOK 7: ShaggyDara made my world light up in the darkened chaos of the club’s woes. She had a rocky past of her own, with a known enemy on her heels.D-day for the Guardians was approaching and I had to prove myself. Will Shaggy and Dara be able to withstand the enemies from their past and present? Does Shaggy have what it takes to be part of the Guardians crew?