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.

    We provide services to tech moguls, billionaires, celebrities—anyone with a whole lot to lose and people who’d love to take it.We are Black Shadow Security.After a successful but difficult career as a Navy SEAL, I’ve continued using my unique skillset to ensure the safety of some of the world’s most important people. I pride myself on my professionalism and my ability to stay distant—it’s kept me alive, and it’s just easier that way.Until I meet Autumn.The daughter of a tech exec and a brilliant developer in her own right, she’s got software the black market desperately wants—and they’ll stop at nothing to take it from her.She was just supposed to be a job…but she’s becoming something so much more, and I’ll do anything to keep her safe.AutumnI live, breathe, eat, and sleep tech.I’ve always grown up in my father’s company, and he’s always shown me the ways in which he leads his company…so that I can take over when he retires.I’m leading a team to develop experimental software that can change everything about how global business is done. It will be a game-changer…and because of that, there are plenty of criminals who’d want to get their hands on it.My father hires a security guard for me after I’m attacked…and Christopher Sloane is not at all what I was expecting.Least of all was I expecting to fall for him.SLOANE is book 1 in the BLACK SHADOW SECURITY series. My promise to you, the reader: no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA.

    A story that has captured the hearts and minds of sports fans throughout the world. Feel every blow and unearth the answer to the all-important question...What ever happened to Ivan Drago?

    Jake Marsden has been going to a local anxiety support group meeting for months. He’s made some progress, but it's a slow, frustrating journey. Then a shy glance from a gorgeous newcomer across the room promises to make him forget about his problems for a while. He worries that dating will be a challenge until he can deal with his fear, but there's no way he can pass up the opportunity to get to know this man. Chance Ritter doesn't want to go to the group, but his best friend and college classmate drags him there for his own good. When the handsome, dark-haired man across the circle stands and talks, Chance can barely look away. He daydreams of something he doesn’t believe he’ll ever have because he’s afraid to take that kind of a risk. Drawn together from the moment their gazes lock, they may be able to overcome the past and take a chance on each other. Taking Chances is a full-length, stand-alone contemporary gay romance novel with two gorgeous, anxious college students, a stuffed dinosaur, a shockingly ugly truck, and a guaranteed happy ending. (Warning: There are references to past violence in this story, though none occurs during the course of the book.)

    I am not certain that my skills actually extend to preserving it.” There are always those who are willing to pay for someone else’s death. Having grown up amongst the Family of Assassins, ELEN-AI knows well the prices people are willing to pay to see their enemies fall quickly, quietly, and discreetly. When she is asked to preserve life rather than take it, she is surprised. Upon hearing that her charge is the Queen’s only child GIDYON, who is secretly being groomed to succeed his mother, she is horrified. To ensure political stability, no man has ever sat on the throne of the Queendom of the Seven Lakes. Yet one does not easily refuse a Queen, and so reluctantly, Elen-ai accepts the contract. Her fears only deepen upon meeting the sixteen-year-old Prince Gidyon, who treats her as no better than a petty murderer. However, following an attack on his life, Elen-ai is forced to admit that the danger of leaving this boy-prince alone may be even worse than leaving him to his own devices. Elen-ai reluctantly accompanies Gidyon across the country to identify those within the seven most powerful families who are responsible for the attempt on the Prince’s life. Somewhere in their travels from the calm waters of Lake Tak to the looming cliffs above Lake Bertak, the two form an unlikely yet profound friendship, and Elen-ai begins to see that Gidyon has the makings of a great ruler within him. As they meet with the families of power, it becomes increasingly clear that secrets and power games run far deeper throughout the Queendom of the Seven Lakes than either of them ever suspected.

    Lane is infatuated by Gresh, the co-owner of Crazy Hills Ranch, but he doesn't think Gresh cares for him. When their paths cross, passion boils between them, leaving both Lane and Gresh wondering just how far they can take their love before they're destroyed by those around them.A full story of gay love in the rough Texas setting. It gets your attention and keeps it while you dive deep into the forbidden love between 2 men. I would highly recommend this to anyone that likes to see just how far love goes and knows no boundaries. - Jimmy R RushingWho can resist a hot cowboy – or two? I must admit that I have a hard time saying no and Texas Rough, the first in a trilogy of stories, didn’t disappoint. - Serena Yates Rainbow Book ReviewsRecommendations: If you like a good modern day western, hot cowboys, horses, sexy doctors, a great sweet romance, a compelling story and some sensuous but hot sex…Cathy Brockman

    Masquerading as a boy, Jinji joins Rhen with vengeance in her heart. But traveling together doesn't mean trusting one another, and both are keeping a deep secret – magic. Jinji can weave the elements to create master illusions and Rhen can pull burning flames into his flesh.But while they struggle to hide the truth, a shadow lurks in the night. An ancient evil has reawakened, and unbeknownst to them, these two unlikely companions hold the key to its defeat. Because their meeting was not coincidence – it was fate. And their story has played out before, in a long forgotten time, an age of myth that is about to be reborn...From bestselling author Kaitlyn Davis comes a fantasy adventure perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Kristin Cashore, and Tamora Pierce! Told in alternating male and female perspectives.

    The Kingdom of Jerusalem hanging by a thread. One Knight Justice must face his greatest fears or die trying… Brother Foulques de Villaret just wants to stay in Acre and perform his sworn duties. Instead, the young Hospitaller Knight of Saint John must undertake a dangerous journey from the Holy Land to a remote village nestled in the Alps, the ‘Spine of the World’. His mission: buy 500 peasant boys and return them to Acre to be trained as Soldiers of Christ. Pursued across the Mid-Earth Sea by slavers, Brother Foulques and his Army of Children are about to be thrust into a confrontation with the greatest warriors the East has ever known: the Mamluks. To survive, Brother Foulques must turn to risky alliances… and pray that his choices do not lead them all to destruction. Acre is the first book in the Hospitaller Saga, a series of breathtaking historical novels set in the late 13th century. If you like action-packed adventure and authentically rich fiction, then you’ll love J. K. Swift’s historically epic masterpiece.

    He pulled my ankles up to his shoulders and readied his massive manhood in his hand. Yoga is peaceful. Yoga is natural. Yoga brings you spiritual balance. Bullshit. Whoever said that never went to my yoga class and never did it with a body like mine. I strained, pushed, pulled and grimaced through it with sweat pouring down my body. And I had to do it all with the stunning Bear Shifter Robert watching me. His golden eyes, undressing me as I bent over in front of him. You now how hard it is to not get a boner with him in the room? So when I got a private invitation, I decided to man up and take a chance. Ok, I had the help of quite a bit of liquor, but that's beside the point. The point is, I went. And...he had a friend. Yes, it was going to be a good night.

    And then there were others who abused her physically, mentally, emotionally and sexually. All this is tied up and interwoven with her love of her young son, Mike. Harpie has memories buried deep in shadowy parts of her subconscious that she’s never been able to reach. They include the mystery surrounding her mother’s murder. With the help of a clinical psychologist and regressive hypnotism, she revisits the past as she dips in and out of Now and Then. In 'Vodka' Harpie uncovers the missing parts her lost childhood. More than a modern-day and quirky diary, this is the story of one woman’s life in a typical English small town, encompassing the characters, texture and mentality of everyday living, told with brutal and shameless honesty while all the while cross-threading with a struggle for survival and acceptance. This is no jump on the bandwagon 'pity me' story, as the vein of humour running through every chapter is testament. Harpie’s goal in writing ‘Vodka’ is to prove to the cynics that it can be done. She can write her truth and miss nothing out – heart attacks, miscarriages, beatings, blood gushing, sex, poverty, mayhem, men and vodka - and always with that beautiful self-deprecating sense of humour common to the British. After suffering a miscarriage, followed by a heart attack and having stopped breathing in intensive care she signs herself out of the hospital, clothing caked in dried blood, because there’s nobody at home to see to the animals. The following day Harpie berates herself for just sitting about moping all day on the sofa, so scrubs herself up and goes down the pub. The next day she walks four miles to the hospital to pick her car up, reasoning that “the walk might do me some good.” You can’t help but admire and applaud her efforts to keep her life on track, staying in work and as a single mum ensuring her child has a safe home life. This book began as a social experiment in honesty after a debate among authors about how honest it's possible to be. Harpie set out to prove that everything can be written, the good, the bad and the shameful. There is nowhere that this woman won’t go. If there’s a line to cross, Harpie will stick out her chest and limbo under it, jump over it or dance through it with a glass of vodka in her hand while never spilling a drop. This is a book of raw emotion …. And it bleeds KW

    Stuck on a space station, he meets a warrior that stirs desire that rattle him to the core.Captain Tyran Holder longs to find his lifemate. After years of hard sexual play, he’s ready for something more. Then his dream comes true when a man falls into his life. He recognizes Zander as his lifemate and offers the difficult brat an indecent proposal, a way off the space station and to protect him from the bounty hunters chasing him by becoming his contracted lover.Zander is reluctant, but the intense sexual attraction shakes his world. He accepts the offer and indulges in a little hard play as Tyran breathes life into his sexual fantasies. Will this warrior turn his dreams into reality or into nightmares?

    Grandmaster of American Kenpo Karate Ed Parker Sr. decided to document and share his findings in a monumental series of books. Writing with the intent to expound upon the merits of his American KENPO Martial Arts system, he wrote of it's many facets as, "a discipline, a way of life, a philosophy, and an art and a science." With each book intended to offer a unique and exciting adventure into KENPO knowledge, he called the series of five volumes " Infinite Insights Into Kenpo." Early in 1982, Mr. Parker completed and published the first book in the "Infinite Insights Into Kenpo" series, titled "Mental Stimulation". He wrote, "I was sensitive to the need of innovations during my early years of training. Analyzing the methods of fighting in Hawaii, the place of my birth and early rearing, verified the unquestionable need for an updated approach to the Martial Arts." Mr. Parker broke the bonds of tradition and experimented with more logical and practical means of combating modern day methods of fighting. What emerged was, in his own words, "my own interpretation of the Art." It was this perspective that he introduced in this initial volume and developed and expanded upon through his subsequent works. Mr. Parker introduced an unparalleled number of combative predicaments, indicating the need for several viewpoints. Thee mystic "Universal Pattern", introduced to the public for the first time some twenty years earlier, was put into context. In an effort to develop and articulate definable qualities in the Martial Arts, he sought to set the backdrop for the unknown to become known, the intangible to become tangible and for the mysticism to disappear.

    Join Bay, Clove, Thistle and Aunt Tillie as they share a magical Christmas, travel through a crazy soap opera world, and take on the government when they’re convinced an unidentified flying object went down in a nearby field. This three-book omnibus includes A Witchmas Carol, All My Witches and Close Encounters of the Witchy Kind.

    They quickly become friends and form the No Sweat Pants Allowed - Wine Club. This newly found alliance brings about some humorous escapades, a few tears, and a bond so strong no man can break as they try to cling to the past and finally step out of their comfort zones to find a happiness they thought they'd never feel again. Discover Elaina Samuels, Tawny Westerfield, Stephanie Mathews, and Grace Cordray.

    At birth, he was prophesied to have the paramount powers of this generation and the next; powers which would overturn the world. When his magic didn’t manifest, his life became filled with dangers and threats from the magic user community; his biggest adversary being his own mother. His older brother, Bryan, has spent his lifetime protecting Lysander from his mother’s machinations. Now Bryan is at risk and Lysander is determined to save his brother, whatever the cost. Roman, a vampire Prince, has lived over one thousand years. As a young vampire, Roman lost his family to deceit and treachery. Overnight, he became responsible for the safety and well-being of his people. His life consists of ruling over and providing for his coven, growing his business portfolio, and running his club, Darkness. He had long given up hope on ever finding his mate. Roman was not prepared for Lysander. Fate, sometimes, is a fickle mistress.