First Baby

Book 1 of 4 Parenthood. A momentous occasion which garners joy, unconditional love, and sleepless nights. There is nothing in the world to fully prepare new parents for the responsibility of a new, little life. But, not every birth is joyous or easy. There is a fine line between beautiful life and untimely death during the delicate process. For Simon Gabot, his joy was taken as his wife, Emily, took her last breath giving birth to their son. What should’ve been tears of happiness were replaced with mourning. Down the hall, giving birth to her daughter, was Cherish Montgomery. She watched ...

An accidental encounter with Sheriff Dave Chastain piques more than Katrina Blanchard’s interest as chemistry and magnetism shoots the passion quotient into the danger zone. She’d left Pensacola, following Maggie Angel to Cypress Cove. Life was falling into place for Katrina Blanchard. A promising relationship that had deflated into the comfort of an old shoe seemed like enough for her. At the pinnacle of her career, the travel it required was just enough excitement. She’d found an old Creole Cottage to restore which filled the rest of the void. Happenstance meetings with Dave grow ...

A runaway proxy, a determined Alphan, and a searing claim that marks them both. Five months ago, Pei Ling Xiang’s life was turned upside down when Earth authorities broke into the bunker where her family had sheltered for the last eleven years, dragging her parents to prison and taking her and her sister to the Faction Embassy to be registered as proxies. When she learned she would be paired with an Alphan, she panicked and fled. If Brighton hadn’t taken her in, she would have been in a desperate situation. Once he catches her, she settles in with Zafer and grows to care for him, but ...

My mother wants all her kids and grandkids to spend Christmas Eve at her house and wake up on Christmas morning together. Sounds reasonable, right? And it would be. If it weren’t my mother. My husband, Declan, is protesting any involvement, though he’s openly intrigued by the idea of claiming his territory by having sex in my childhood bed. And by intrigued, I mean a series of really hot suggestions that make me whimper when I have to say no. Wait - why am I saying no, again?

The raw, milk-stained truth about new motherhood that your Instagram feed doesn't want you to see. WARNING: This book contains scenes of extreme sleep deprivation, discussions of bodily fluids that would make a medical examiner blush, and language that reflects what mothers actually think at 3 AM (not what they post on social media at noon). From the moment your precious bundle of joy turns your body into a 24-hour all-you-can-eat buffet, you'll discover that "nipple confusion" isn't just a breastfeeding issue—it's the perfect metaphor for your entire existence as a new mom: painful, ...

Rule #1 - Never enter Lupin Forest during the night of a full moon… Unfortunately, innocent good girl Scarlet Mantle is about to find out exactly why you shouldn’t break Steamydale’s number one town rule. ~*~ Who’s afraid of the big bad wolf? Not me. Everyone knows that Steamydale’s town rules are archaic and outdated, made a long time ago when the original settlers had to worry about actual wolves. Nowadays I’m more worried about whether they’ll get my latte right at the local cafe. But when I stay out a little too late before heading to my grandmother’s house one night, ...

"I've never cared for a baby before; I'm scared I'll do something wrong." "I have a demanding job, and I fear I won't be able to spend quality time with my family." This guide is about alleviating these fears. It will help you become the confident, loving, and capable father you were meant to be.

One glance at the woman in that video, and my life was forever changed. She’s a fashion designer. Her growth in the fashion industry is important to her. The spark in her eyes tells me she’s a fighter. That sharp tongue of hers backs up my suspicions. Fashion designer Claire Ainsley doesn’t date. She damn sure doesn’t believe in love. She’s got a secret and so do I. My unconventional way of making her my wife and Donna of my family may cause those around me to look at me sideways. Especially since I’m at war with a New York crime family who’s coming after the Romano crime ...

She refuses to be a surrogate for any alien. Sarah French refuses to passively accept her fate as a surrogate for a Palantir chief. She has to accompany the beastly alien general to his home world, but she only has to give him a year to woo her and act as his surrogate before she can walk away. Determined not to have a child she has to leave behind, and sure she could never love an alien she hasn’t met, she takes an illegal drug that will prevent conception, possibly forever. She just has to endure the year and will be able to walk away with no lingering ties. It comes as a shock to ...

"And she was just a girl—she was only nineteen, or I’d eat my baton. I knew I just had a couple of years on her, but… I felt protective. I liked that titanium spine. I liked the gunpowder taste she left in my mouth when she turned her sour puss my way, sparking like a fire-cracker and spoiling for a fight. I respected the audacity she had, the sheer will it took to simply exist as she did. I liked her. Maybe I shouldn’t, but I did. And no way in hell was I going to send her back to the goddamn Terrace. I’d build her her own g**damn house, right next to mine, if I had to..." Dylan ...

First-time moms have plenty to be grateful for - and plenty to worry about. Centered on what’s most important to expecting moms, 50 Things to Do Before You Deliver narrows the vast field of pregnancy advice to 50 specific, proactive steps for confidence and peace of mind before baby arrives. Unlike other pregnancy books for first-time moms, this book includes only what is necessary and helpful and leaves out the rest.

Fall in love with the spirit of Christmas and second chances in this passionate festive novella... Single mother Cassidy Burrows is back in Partridge Street this Christmas to lick her wounds and regroup, so the last thing she wants is to come face to face with the man who broke her young, impressionable heart, when she was just a teenager. Before he was the love of her life, Leonardo da Costa was her best friend, the one person she could always count on to have her back. Their break up destroyed her, and everything that's happened since, she blames him for. If only she didn't still feel a ...

Brighton hoped for a permanent match, but her alien barely notices she’s alive. Brighton has been impatiently waiting to be matched after her friends found happy endings with their alien mates. She’s assigned as the proxy for brundle commander Dantel Oleig, but despite her high hopes, he barely notices her existence. She doesn’t understand why he claimed her if he doesn’t want a child or the possibility of a mate. The enigmatic warrior is frustrating, and it takes a catastrophe to get Dantel to open to her. Can understanding what drives him lead to a second chance, or is he too ...

Wearing panties was overrated, until he walked in... Forced into a blind date by her best friend, Callie hadn't expected to like the guy, let alone love him... When Evan Wright found out he had to go on a blind date, he wasn't happy. But then he saw Callie Harper and everything in his life started falling into place... Warning: Expect plenty of creamy milk and honey, and fantasies that some may find quite naughty. Evan's Fertile Virgin is the fourth short story in the Milk and Honey Series of naughty and some might consider taboo contemporary romance short stories. If you like sexy milking ...

My birthday is at Midnight tonight, I just got an internship at one of the most successful hedge fund firm My Boss is the CEO I do everything he asks but I want more After all it is my birthday today. I want not one, not two but three experienced older Alpha Male billionaires And they are all best friends Taking turns just might be fun but can I handle it all I am untouched yet I intend on making my fantasy a reality in 24 hours Would My boss agree to share? Or am I dreaming? Only one way to find out ..... Filthy, romance Mfmm steamy great for a perfect midday read from Anastasia Slash!

Let's be real: Caring for a baby can be exhaustingly tedious. Enter Vered Benhorin, musician, therapist, and mother of three. In What Do I Do with My Baby All Day?, Benhorin builds on the foundations of attachment theory and blends practical tools with research to teach parents how to develop a more gratifying relationship with their baby. With her guidance, parents will step into the present with their baby and truly enjoy one another using her easy, guided activities.

ENJOY THIS EXCITNG COLLECTION THREE GREAT STORIES IN THIS FABULOUS OTT HEA COLLECTION INCLUDE: RICHER James You know who I am. You know what I can do. I am a billionaire. I buy up companies and make deals all over the country. There a few things in life I desire and I always get what I want Now I desire another Heir My Son Jack introduces me to his girlfriend He hurts her! What an idiot He will pay for hurting a good girl There will be a wedding and more.... I will give her the billion dollar experience And she will see what it means to have a real man... BIGGER BIG Enjoy!

Alpha or omega, you gotta be tough to earn a day’s wage as a lumberjack in the mountains of Chokecherry. Lex is a new omega recruit who wants to prove that he can handle an alpha’s share of work. Deep in the forest and partnered up with a hulking and handsome alpha named Caine, this young omega is about to discover just why virile alpha woodsmen and fertile omegas shouldn’t be left alone in the wilderness together! This smoldering hot gay shifter paranormal romance story will satisfy all your wild werewolf cravings! 18+ ONLY! Get this steamy short story now for FREE with Kindle ...

Why would three successful women cross legal, cultural and religious redlines to carry genetically engineered human embryos? Environmental Attorney Bree Battle does it because a mysterious doctor will cure her terminal brain cancer only if she agrees. Zadie Springer is an advertising executive for whom invitro fertilization has failed, but needs to have a baby to ensure her bloodline continues. Popstar Gwen Blaze and her husband have the Huntington’s Disease gene, but are desperate for a baby that won’t face the same fate. For these three women, genetically engineered babies are their ...

Carrie was bored babysitting. She'd been watching the Ryan's kids for over 3 years and it really didn't pay that well. But after some snooping, she discovers that Mr. & Mrs. Ryan are quite a sexually adventuresome couple. After spying on them in all their passion, her BFF, Venessa shows up and helps turn the evening into a Sapphic adventure. Carrie learns that she likes both men, and women, much to her friend's delight!