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“These stories are sharp and perverse, dark and bizarre, unrelenting and utterly bananas. I love them so, so much.” —Carmen Maria Machado, National Book Award Finalist and author of Her Body and Other Parties A compulsively readable collection of short stories that explore the...

Ride with Roy Rogers (the King of the Cowboys) and Dale Evans (the Queen of the West) in 16 tales of sagebrush adventure set in the modern west! For company, you'll have "the wisest trail scout of them all" Jonah Wilde (Forrest Lewis), his friendly nemesis the town sheriff (Herb Butterfield), and those music makers The Whippoorwills. From cattle rustlers to counterfeiters, the black hats always lose when this gang saddles up!

One of AudioFile’s Best Audiobooks of 2019! A New York Times Best Book of the Year A Time Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Year 2020 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence Winner From journalist Adam Higginbotham, the New York Times bestselling “account that...

What if racial inequality is not an accident of history—but the predictable outcome of systems built over centuries? From colonial law to modern algorithms, inequality has not simply persisted. It has been structured, reinforced, and reproduced across generations. The Architecture of...

Nearly a year has passed since Garrison Gage became the reluctant guardian of a troubled teenage girl, but neither fatherhood nor the intervening months has improved his mood. His right knee is still mostly worthless. He still prefers to drink his bourbon alone. And even with a certain blonde bombshell a persistent part of his life, he still can't be bothered to buy a cell phone. Or any phone, for that matter. Why? Then somebody might call him.

Ariel's boyfriend and love of her life, Christian, plays a very important role in her life. He keeps her in check, makes sure she follows the rules, and disciplines and rewards her as needed. When Ariel manages to break a sacred rule between the two of them, Christian - who's no stranger to her brattyways - takes her in hand and gives her the spanking she desperately needs. Ariel's Spanking Punishment is a 3,900 word erotic story that contains scenes of domestic discipline and spanking among consenting adults.

Winter is a favorite season for Bears, rough, gruff, hairy, and wonderful men who have the heft and fur to keep them warm despite the drop in temperature. In The Bears of Winter, acclaimed editor Jerry Wheeler has collected stories of ice harvesters, a kidnapped Santa Claus, and sleeping bag sagas. Adventure, passion, and romance while it's cold outside. So pull up a chair, light the fire, grab a mug of your favorite cold-weather drink and settle in for some marvelous tales.

Kidnapped, F--ked, & Milked By Many Men, is a sexy story about a pregnant woman who's simply kidnapped off the street, taken to an unknown location, and milked by a large group of men in turn. She does get turned on sexually by the rough acts and begs to have sex with them in many different ways, but finds the leader to be the most satisfying.

Well-known current affairs investigator David Chase, nick-named 'the axe' from popular segment 'Cut to the Chase,' has been on the tail of a murderer who was released from jail after killing a man but who claims he was a wolf man at the time. A good old-fashioned right-wing 'moral outrage sensationalist' field-operative, Chase doesn't like what he sees happening to the news world around him—especially at his long-standing conservative TV Network, CNT (we missed 'u'), which, under the spinning eye of Veronica Fox, is reverting to myth making, 'false facts' and disinformation.

Corey has dug himself into a hole so deep, he can't see a way out. His only goal now is to see this rough patch through. But then Bella waltzes into his life and knocks him on his ass - figuratively and literally. Now, there's nothing he wouldn't do to prove to her that his wild days are a thing of the past. But he just might need some of his rebellious ways if he wants to keep what he's finally found.

For fans of All the Light We Cannot See and Orphan Train, the author of the “thought-provoking” (Library Journal, starred review) and “must-read” (PopSugar) novel The Gilded Years crafts a captivating tale of three young people divided by the horrors of World War II and their journey...

In the vein of Band of Brothers and American Sniper, a riveting history of Alvin York, the World War I legend who killed two dozen Germans and captured more than 100, detailing York's heroics yet also restoring the unsung heroes of his patrol to their rightful place in history—from renowned...

Tiberius is a werewolf slave. Betrayed by the alpha he thought loved him, he became even less than that, a shell of his former self as he is forced to give his blood to his masters. It's a death sentence for him and his unborn child. Until Alpha Conner Luise lays siege to the mansion and claims Ty for himself. After the hardships that Ty has suffered, he doesn't mind it in the least. In fact, he enjoys the claiming. A lot. But being claimed by an alpha is not without its cost, as Ty finds himself the target of a jealous werewolf.

Dans la splendeur enneigée de l’Angleterre de la Régence, un lord désabusé au passé scandaleux et une lady au cœur brisé, bien décidée à fuir l’amour, se retrouvent irrésistiblement attirés l’un par l’autre lors d’une rencontre fortuite. Lady Eleanor Winthrop a juré de ne jamais se marier après une rupture humiliante. Son indépendance farouche et son esprit acéré sont les boucliers qu’elle oppose à un monde qui l’a trahie. Lord Alexander Harrington, marquis de Rockingham, est un séducteur notoire, au charme aussi ravageur que sa réputation.

Oscar Wilde's classic comic ghost story was the first of his short stories to be published, in February 1887. It relates the experiences of Mr. Hiram B. Otis, an American minister, and his family when they move into Canterville Chase, an ancient pile haunted by the previous owner's dead ancestor, Sir Simon. Of course, Mr. Otis declares, "There is no such thing, sir, as a ghost", and all of Sir Simon's hauntings have no effect on the skeptical American family, with the exception of the daughter, Virginia, despite his most strenuous efforts.

The first collection of the exploits of A.J. Raffles and his friend Bunny Manders was published as The Amateur Cracksman in 1899. The characters of Raffles and Bunny were possibly inspired by his brother-in-law's creations, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, although they are on the opposite side of the law.

Rattraper le temps perdu. Lise et Cerise n'ont en commun que la rime. Tout oppose la mère et la fille. D'ailleurs c'est simple, Lise voulait un garçon. À la mort d'Axel, mari et père adoré, les deux femmes se retrouvent en tête à tête, et se repoussent comme des aimants réfractaires. Mais une inconnue s'invite dans l'équation. Elle efface tout, même les ressentiments, et apporte d'inespérées retrouvailles. Car il n'est jamais trop tard pour s'aimer...

Cecilia Friedman is a rising tech star who has no time for relationships, let alone a wife, so she isn’t sure what to think when her grandmother tells her that she has found a spouse for her. Ingrid Gordon, one of Toronto’s most eligible bachelorettes and influencers, is known for being a flighty player and she'd rather everyone think of her that way than the vulnerable woman she really is. When Cecilia's and Ingrid’s families suggest that they get married, each woman agrees to the arrangement for their own reasons.

The human experience is deeply connected to communication. From simple greetings to complex negotiations, our interactions shape relationships, communities, and the world. Yet, amidst the constant flow of information, one critical element is often overlooked: listening. We’ll dive into the neuroscience of listening, examining how our brains process sound, language, and emotional cues. We’ll explore neural pathways involved in comprehension and discuss how factors like attention, memory, and emotional state can influence our listening abilities.

The delicious, biting wit of Saki's short stories satirizing Edwardian high society are some of the funniest and most delightful of exquisite literary miniatures. In this third volume, there are 21 glittering examples.