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A terrifying science experiment unleashes a phantasmal killer from beyond the grave. An ancient tome devours the minds of all who dare read its endless pages. And a donut-shop waitress discovers a sinister secret ingredient that keeps customers coming back for more....

These are personal reminiscences of Grant which allow us to peer back in time to see him through the eyes of those who knew him. Some of the anecdotes describe brief encounters with Grant, while others are from historically prominent men who knew Grant well. What they have in common are the intimate details that reveal the personality and character of General Grant.

Natalie: I got caught stealing from my company and my boss says there’s only one way to make it up to him: with my mouth. What?!?!? What kind of sick person does this? How can such a perverted guy even be in charge? But Crane Technologies is led by billionaire Rowan Crane and the handsome man says that as the owner of the firm, I’ve basically committed a venal sin against him, personally. As in, he’s taking it personally. As in, I owe him personal attention to make up for my very personal mistake. So now I’m on my knees before the billionaire because like he says … I OWE HIM. This...

Olivia Markham is a socialite from New York City who came to Topeka with one goal - to marry Adam Brody. But he married someone else, and Olivia has nowhere to go. Pastor Robert Osbourne has taken on the huge responsibility of overseeing the spiritual welfare of a large congregation.... Olivia doesn’t see a need for God in her life. Robert can’t imagine living without Him. Drawn together for reasons neither can understand, can they find a way to overlook their differences and realize that love doesn’t have to make sense to be real?

We were so young when it all happened. Just 13 years old, making the most of the long, hot, lazy days of summer, thinking we had the world at our feet. That was us – me, Fat Bobby, Jim and Tara – the four members of the Outsiders’ Club. The day we found a burnt-out car in the woods was the day everything changed. Cold hard cash in the front seat and a body in the trunk… it started out as a mystery we were desperate to solve. Then, the Collector arrived. He knew we had found his secret. And suddenly, our summer of innocence turned into the stuff of nightmares.

A year ago, Sarah Palmer was utterly humiliated in every possible way while visiting her cousin in Denver. She vowed she'd never go back to that awful place, but then, she gets a letter telling her that her aunt has fallen ill and would like to see her...in Denver. Stephen Howard feels terrible for the way his family treated Miss Palmer the previous summer and wishes he could do something to make up for it. When she returns to Denver to visit her aunt, he realizes that this could be his chance.

He’s the big bad boss. The man who makes my heart rate go haywire while my temperature skyrockets. And oh yeah – he’s gorgeous, growly and tempting, and I’m definitely not supposed to want him. Aiden Marx is the kind of man you can’t help but crave. The man is huge: at least six four, with broad shoulders, a wide chest, and a perfectly cut vee that leads to … Well, I shouldn’t go there. After all, I’m a junior PR analyst at Mr. Marx’s firm. He hired me to put a positive spin on even the most disastrous scenarios. But when the gorgeous billionaire comes into my office late ...

Sierra: I didn’t know Club Z could be so dirty. I’m just a bartender at the elite venue, but my manager convinced me to do something extraordinary: to auction myself to three men who’d bid on me “for parts,” so to say. Who does this? It was insane. Unspeakably taboo. And yet, the three men were so gorgeous … and I loved it every second of it. Harry: It was an illicit auction, but then again, my buddies and I are corporate raiders so handling special situations comes naturally to us. After all, we’ve made our fortunes by being aggressive and dominant, so there’s nothing so ...

Eric Thompson’s wolf howl can ruin electronics and send aircraft tumbling from the sky. Considered dangerous even by his fellow Sazi, Eric has become a lone wolf, living in self-imposed isolation. Yet when the very foundations of Sazi life come under attack, Eric knows he must defend his fellow shape shifters at any cost. Attacked by a band of vicious Sazi, Holly Sanchez should have died. Instead, she survives, emerging as a powerful Sazi healer. Sent to return Eric to the Sazi world he rejected, Holly finds herself by his side as the lone wolf tracks the monster that is killing the Sazi.

In this faithful Jane Eyre retelling, Hope Middleton was all but thrown away by the family that was supposed to care for her. Now on her own, she loses her job when the factory where she worked burned to the ground. With no other alternatives, she answers an advertisement for a mail-order bride and travels to Newark, New Jersey, expecting a simple life in a quiet community. Instead, she is thrown into the middle of the dark mystery that surrounds her enigmatic fiancé, with only the chance of falling in love as her saving grace.

The growly, gorgeous single dad wants more children, and the curvy girl would be the perfect mommy to his kids. Rob Lockhart’s daughter is in my pre-school class. When he comes in to pick her up, the breath exits my lungs in a whoosh! After all, the alpha male is growly, gorgeous, and so eligible with intense blue eyes, chiseled features, and a physique that would make an Olympic swimmer jealous. But one day when he picks up his daughter, his jacket flies opon and I see … ohmygod. Is that enormous Christmas present for me? I gasp, growing hot. Evidently so, because this single dad wants...

In 2020, the world as we knew it changed. For close to two years, people were socially isolated. Many of us lost the art of human face-to-face connections that lead to the development of close intimate relationships. In Relational Intelligence, Dr. Adam C. Bandelli outlines the five essential skills that can help you reconnect with others and build strong, long-lasting relationships. Drawing on research from the fields of psychology, sociology, and behavioral science, he explains why these skills are necessary tools for building a life of joy, satisfaction, and fulfillment.

Cara Salinas has been leading the small Mexican red wolf pack in Tedford County, Texas, since she was thirteen. Adam Mueller, formerly a beat cop from the toughest part of Minneapolis and now the new county sheriff, must find a way to integrate his exiled Minnesotan wolves with Cara's red wolves. Cara and Adam clash in the way only fated mates ever do - and both refuse to accept their destiny.

All of the stories have been previously published, the exception being "I Had No Idea" by Avery Higgins. Canfield Park This tells of a songwriter who lives in the family home. Her pastimes are writing songs and enjoying wine. That is when not yearning for her unrequited love. But one day he comes home from the military. And with the help of some wine, our songwriter confides a fantasy she has regarding him and a paddle. DADDY WILL SPANK A couple got an early start in. parenthood. Nonetheless, they are doing well and very much love the little boy whose conception led to their marriage. ...

He wants the curvy girl heavy with his baby no matter what it takes. Nellie: My brother is a putz. Brian’s lost his job at the garage AGAIN. With young children to feed, the situation feels hopeless. Out of desperation, I approach his boss hoping to work out a deal. To my surprise, Nash Keller is insanely gorgeous. The OTT alpha male has piercing blue eyes, a devilish smile, and a GIANT hammer in his tool box that drives me wild with need. Plus, Nash promises to let my brother keep his job so long as I agree to a dirty deal. He wants me to live at his house for three months as a “lady ...

As a daughter, an older sister, and now a hotel waitress, Abigail Peterson is used to taking care of everyone around her. When a nameless stranger collapses on the train platform and is brought to the Brody Hotel to recover, Abigail steps in to nurse her back to health. Deputy Marshal Gabriel Hanks has seen a lot of violence in his life, and now he works every day to fight it. A man has been murdered, and it’s Gabe’s job to determine the innocent and prosecute the guilty.

It was one night. I made love to a huge, growly man with perfect lips. It was just a temporary fling because we met on a cruise – but now he’s given me his baby! Abby’s not the kind of woman you jerk around. She’s sweet, giving, with a delectably curvy body that makes me forget how to swallow. She puts cover models to shame with her incredible smile and sassy ways. But I taught her some skills while we were on that cruise ship … … skills that she’ll never forget. Maybe I was her first, but they say the first time is always “safe,” right? You can’t get pregnant, ...

"Short Stories For Long Discussions…" Get ready to dive into the most thought-provoking and intellectually stimulating discussions of the year with "After Dinner Conversation - Best Of 2024." This must-have collection features the most compelling philosophy, ethics and social issues as short story fiction from one of the year's top-rated monthly literary magazines. With a diverse range of genres, from science-fiction to historical fiction, and with contributions from both established and up-and-coming authors, this book is guaranteed to challenge your beliefs and spark meaningful ...

Carlton: Ramona Monk says I used to tease her when we were kids, but honestly, I barely even remember the curvy girl. All I know is that: (1) she’s hot; (2) she works for me; and (3) I want her, hard and brutal. Of course, Ramona says that what I’m doing is illegal. She says I could go to jail for blah blah blah yada yada yada. Clearly, I don’t care because if she isn’t on her knees in about ten seconds, then she can kiss her paycheck goodbye! Ramona: Carlton James thinks I’m going to plead? On my knees? Please, Mr. Bad Boy CEO. You’re the one who’ll be begging by the time I'm...

Her curves are his property. I’m a plus-size model. One who makes thousands of dollars smiling and displaying my curves for the camera. But when I get pregnant by notorious biker Damon Abrams, what do I do? I’m a total idiot and try to hide it as best I can. Big mistake. When Damon finds out, he’s more than enraged. He’s ready to tear it all down. So what if he’s in the middle of a war with a rival gang? So what if it’s dangerous to be seen with him, and even more dangerous to be carrying his child? Damon wants what’s his … and he’s going to claim me and the baby no matter...