My father told me a woman would come, but he couldn’t have meant her. He was talking about Megumi-Chan, the woman who’s been bred to be on my arm. She’s a Dragon and I’m a Tiger – it’s a match made in the stars.But Riyah…I can’t stay away from her, no matter how hard I try. She’s a Monkey, no good can come of it; but the strength of these feelings has me wondering if love is strong enough to overcome culture and tradition.RiyahI’ve been ruined by love. I’m off men and relationships. My best friend has convinced me that all I need to do is become the master of my emotions; so when I go to the Four Moons Mindfulness Retreat in Japan, Yukio’s enigmatic presence catches me completely off guard. He’s sensual and enigmatic.He’s also double-minded and unstable.I need to stay away from this man, if it’s the last thing I do. The only thing he’ll guarantee is heartache. Still, the attraction is unavoidable. His Tiger is on the loose, but this Monkey will escape its clutches, even if it means running away from my destiny.

    After being ѕоld іntо ѕlаvеrу bу her father who was ѕuрроѕеd to lоvе her, protect her. Imagine being forced to work and clean by your new owners while living like a prisoner. In thе hоре thаt she аnd her nеw fаmіlу a collective of young girls who are also slaves wіll ѕоmеdау tаѕtе freedom rather thаn dіrt. As despair has her in a chokehold, a сhаnсе еnсоuntеr lеаdѕ tо their freedom. Hоwеvеr, expectations ріlе uр as Camilla trіеѕ to mеаѕurе up tо thеm after becoming a alpha female of her pack. Is she ѕtrоng enough tо face hеr fеаrѕ, her demons and hope tо hаvе a рlасе to саll home again? Evеn more dаngеrоuѕ, ѕhоuld she аllоw herself to lоvе аnd bе lоvеd?

    Her love for her husband was stronger than his betrayal and she was going to fight for what was hers or die trying. But how far will she go to save her marriage? Lincoln had no plans to salvage his marriage with Tiffani, especially since his heart now belonged to another. Lincoln was in love with Maddie and had every intention on ending his marriage to Tiffani, until she confessed to him that she was pregnant with their child. Maddie's world came crashing down around her when Lincoln told her he's moving back in with his wife because she's pregnant. Distraught and heartbroken, Maddie sets out to get her man back, even if it means committing the ultimate crime. Will Maddie win her man back or will she spend the rest of her life paying for what she did? Find out in the final chapter of Mad Woman: Love Drove Her Crazy...

    The government's best kept secret. A place where all vampires, whether good or evil are incarcerated for all of eternity once caught. Dr. Jennifer Hastings has worked there for several years. She is in charge of administering the one thing that keeps the Vampires weak and powerless... An injection of “WHITE BLOOD”. However, when a handsome, charismatic vampire by the name of Ben Gold finds himself incarcerated, Jenny finds herself torn between her feelings for this mysterious prisoner and the important job at hand. Are the feelings she has for this vampire inmate real? Or has he manipulated her for his own motives? Either way, She is about to find out that at Facility 47, not everything is as it seems... Note: This is the first part of the "White Blood" trilogy. This book features scenes of a sexual nature and should only be read by adults.

    She has spent half of her young life avoiding matters of the heart. And she’s spent ninety-five percent of that time avoiding the one male that always sets her heart racing and her blood pumping: Lukas Montague, the Commander of the Locke Brotherhood. Being the only female Scout for The Society and having a peculiar relationship with the ruler of the Vampire Nation has set Star apart from “normal” vamps. Of course Lukas Montague is anything but normal. He’s also not patient. After 200 years of Star avoiding him, he’s decided that it’s time that she realise that she belongs to him. Lukas’ patience is put to the test by events that come dangerously close to spiralling out of control. What happens the end … well read on and you will find out!

    Her life is empty and she knows she can't depend on love, because of what happened years ago. Only her desire for a better life, in spite of the loneliness she knows is her fate, is all she has to cling on to. That is, until he appears. ************* PART 2, THE FINAL COMING OCT 26TH*********************** Akylas Reynolds would have never thought when his friends forced him into a strip club, he would have found the answer to his infliction. Although he was drop dead gorgeous, the war had crippled him in more than just his leg. No, there was a deeper issues that seemed to keep him from experiencing the flames of passion. That is, until he laid eyes on the dancing, brown skinned beauty on the stage. It was something about the woman that stirred his body in ways that no other had managed before. What will happen when Lena is called to a prestigious, rich neighborhood to do a show, and encounters a dark, handsome man. A man that soon becomes infatuated with her, and is determined to have his IMMOBILE heart beat again ?

    After dumping her cheating fiancé and having a falling out with her parents, she decides to take a much needed vacation. In route she meets two hunky fellow vacationers in the form of Rafe Santiago and Grant Thompson. Though she’s not looking for love, India sees no harm in a little island flirtation.Rafe and Grant have been friends since they were kids; both from broken homes, all they had were each other. Their closeness leads them to the discovery they enjoy sharing the same women. After surviving a stormy marriage that nearly destroys their friendship, Rafe vows to never let another woman come between them. To celebrate Rafe’s divorce, he and Grant take a vacation in hopes of finding Miss Right along the way. Tragedy strikes when their plane goes down. In a twist of fate, the only survivors are India, Grant and Rafe. Stranded for weeks, their daily fight for survival turns into something much deeper when India falls for both men and they for her. However, when they’re rescued and returned to civilization, they fall under public scrutiny. Can their newfound love survive when outside forces step in to tear them apart?

    The sexy, sassy and feisty FBI Agent meets the suave, cultured and fine Mob Boss who is captivated by her – and she by him. Zada is accustomed to taking care of herself and others; however, when danger surrounds her personally from unknown sources, her life takes unexpected turns. Giovanni is accustomed to having to look over his shoulders, but when his underworld alerts him to threats against his Silver Eyes, his beautiful thighs, hell hath no fury like a Mob Boss. No one messes with his empire, and no one messes with the lady he cherishes from afar - the only woman to make him yearn for a normal life.

     Jewel was certain she had met the boy of her dreams, until he unexpectedly moved away to Europe and left her broken-hearted. Fast forward into adulthood, and Jewel is happily content with how her life is going. That is, until she discovers Jordan has returned to take over his father’s business, and is looking to reconnect with the love of his life. Jewel wants this too, she really does. But time changes things, and despite being as dashing as ever, Jordan has a lot of making up to do. Will the two be able to reconnect lost love after all these years? Or will Jewel be left broken-hearted for a second time, with even worse consequences? Find out in this exciting and passionate pregnancy romance by bestselling author Mary Peart of BWWM Club. Suitable for over 18s only due to sex scenes so hot, you'll be wishing for your own star-crossed romance.

    Because it rejects as it clarifies most of the current wisdom on race, ethnicity, and immigration in the United States, The Ethnic Myth has the force of a scholarly bomb. --from the Introduction by Eric William LottIn this classic work, sociologist Stephen Steinberg rejects the prevailing view that cultural values and ethnic traits are the primary determinants of the economic destiny of racial and ethnic groups in America. He argues that locality, class conflict, selective migration, and other historical and economic factors play a far larger role not only in producing inequalities but in maintaining them as well, thus providing an insightful explanation into why some groups are successful in their pursuit of the American dream and others are not.

     A woman on his mind. And, it’s not the pregnant one. Henri Zidane has a dilemma: honor his commitment or get to know the quirky HR manager who cornered him in the stairwell. He has a baby on the way with a woman he doesn’t trust, and he keeps asking himself, “How did this happen?” Well, not how really, but why? Why! Why is it that even with all precautions he used, he still going to be a father before he’s a husband? And, no, he’s not about to marry Cassie! But one look into Sanya’s big brown eyes has him agreeing to things he’d usually turn down, and an unexpected twist has them spending a lot of time together which makes it harder to ignore the heat growing between them. Cute and quirky Sanya Shaw has an ax to grind and the super fit engineer Henri Zidane is the key — she hopes — to her looming predicament. She needs to fit into her dress to save face in front of a wedding party she despises. Weight loss is no joke, and she needs the real deal to help her meet her goal. She may not be able to blow off her commitment to be a bridesmaid for her ex’s cousin without seeming petty - even if her jerk of an ex brings The Petty – but she can take super-sexy and freshly single Henri along for the ride. When a racy weekend on the beach permanently shifts the dynamic of their friendship, Henri and Sanya find out that what started as a fitness journey has them falling in ways neither anticipated.

     Okay, now here’s what she doesn’t know. How on earth to tell him how she feels. Asher’s already given her everything he can – including a hasty fake marriage to keep her free from her crazy parents. He deserves better than someone who needs him so much and has only drama to give in return. Right? For nearly 10 years, football player Asher King has been in love with his best friend. That hesitant, dimpled smile on her captivating lips – that curly hair unruly around her smooth, brown face – he never stood a chance. But she distanced herself after college, and even though it hurt like hell, he respected her wishes. Now they’re back in each other’s lives. Two people bent on believing that there's nothing between them. One more chance to get it right. When things get complicated and there’s more at stake than their feelings for each other, will they make it out alive and together? Or will they be torn apart for good this time? Love Me Deeper is a full-length novel with a little intrigue, a lot of love, and all the heat you can handle.

     Keeara Carter never dreamed that in her most mortifying moment she would catch the eye of handsome billionaire Adam Prescott. She gives him her number on impulse. Why not? He would never call her. What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas. After pictures of a wild night in Vegas leak into the tabloids, Adam’s father hands him an ultimatum. Get married within the month and settle down, project an image that does his company proud, or lose his shares, assets and get written out of his father’s will. What started as a wild proposition that benefits both Keeara and Adam becomes something more. A marriage with meaning and a growing attraction that Adam and Keeara are powerless to deny or resist. Can they find love together or will the secrets Adam is keeping and the horrible relationship with his father drive Keeara away? **** This is a standalone Novella with a HEA. **** Your copy of "The Love Surprise" (approximately 30000 words) The Love Surprise includes a BONUS BOOK by Izabella Brooks, "The Man with No Name "( (approximately 45,000 words)

    ever since he rescued her from embarrassment. But her thoughts of him are just a fantasy. She's convinced that he would never be interested in a girl like her. Henry, a newly licensed attorney, is not ready to settle down with any girl just yet. But his wants are quickly put on hold the day he is found alone in a room in a very compromising position with Edythe Jamison. Much to his consternation, he is joined in a shot-gun wedding to Edythe. Edythe desires a loving romantic marriage, but Henry demands a marriage of convenience and separation. But when Edythe decides to remove herself from under Henry’s thumb, Henry quickly realizes that Edythe is the woman that he always wanted. If Henry can get over his inflaming jealousy that erupts over his beautiful wife, and convince her he wants a real marriage, things will be fine…he hopes. There is the pesky issue of his family’s dark secret that complicates his life all the more, and threatens to rip the two apart.

    To protect the world, they made a pact with Gaius Julius Caesar, dictator of Rome. In return for destroying his enemies and securing his empire, he would allow a single djambe to serve at his side, to use her magic to guard against the encroaching chaos they knew would one day come.Vesper’s destiny was to serve at the emperor’s side, but when the mad Emperor Commodus comes to power, he doesn’t believe in magic and old fairy tales. In a fit of rage, he destroys her people and orders her execution, just as a dark tide takes hold of Rome.Now with the world in peril, Vesper must do the impossible, survive her execution and save an empire that has betrayed her.