Modern Drama

Now is the chance to make him mine! Kenya: From the depths of my heart, I've harbored a persistent desire for him, an aspiration that has endured through time. Regrettably, in his eyes, I've existed solely as a fleeting presence, perhaps a relic of the past—a girl, not yet recognized for the woman I've become. In the present moment, an opportunity unfolds before me, a chance to unveil the depth of my being and demonstrate that there is more to us than he has perceived. I yearn for him to realize that our connection has the potential to blossom into something extraordinary, a bond that ...

My first love. A Valentine’s Day Masquerade Ball. And a secret that could ruin everything. The day of my divorce, I don’t feel free—I'm broken. A single mom, barely holding it together, with no idea how to start over. Then a masked stranger kisses me like he owns me. And I let him—because for one reckless moment, I want to forget. But when the mask comes off, I’m staring into the eyes of the man who shattered me in another life. Callum Reid. My first love. My greatest heartbreak. Six years ago, he walked away to chase his rock-and-roll dreams. And I ran straight into the arms of ...

Good girls get cuddled. Bad girls get spanked... then cuddled. FIONA I never knew my father. I've never called anyone Daddy before. So... when I did it for the first time as a joke to Grey, my best friend's older brother, it was like all of a sudden something clicked. It was hot. It was right. It made me crave more. I may be an eighteen year old virgin with no real experience to speak of, but I've got quite the imagination... And I've read plenty of romance novels to know exactly what I'd like to do with Grey. I know what I want him to do to me, too. Please, Daddy... I promise I'll be a ...

In an increasingly fast-paced world, equally fast decision-making skills are seen as a strength. When we are constantly presented with so many options to choose from, a quick and dirty decision doesn't always seem like a bad thing. When it comes to things we don't like in friends, family, work, or relationships we are often fast to judge and label them as red flags. What we don't realise, however, is that this mindset is causing us to lose our ability to manage difficult situations.

Meet Julie Quinn, Madison Ave. climber and soon to be Mrs. Bradley Scholer, the drop-dead genius behind those daring Voguespreads. Like her bestie, Kate, Julie is the quintessential New Yorker: bright, bold, and hell bent on the future, and now, on the eve of her 30th birthday, she's this close to being home in every sense of the word. Her parents, god rest them, would be proud. But life never plays straight. Just as Julie's about to cash in on her dreams, she looses everything--her career, her fiancé, even her faith in the future. Hope finds its way to her in the folds of a letter from ...

Una traición. Un exilio. Un hijo que nadie esperaba. Pero ella no se rindió… Elena Valen lo perdió todo en una sola noche: fue acusada de empujar a otra mujer embarazada por las escaleras… y nadie la defendió. Humillada, abandonada y exiliada por la familia de su esposo, Elena escapó embarazada y sola, decidida a sobrevivir donde todos la daban por vencida. Tres años después, regresa. Ya no es la joven inocente de antes. Es madre. Es fuerte. Y ha vuelto no para suplicar... sino para reclamar lo que es suyo. Pero algunas heridas siguen abiertas. Y el hombre que la traicionó ahora...

Meet Jane. Newly arrived to Birmingham, Alabama, Jane is a broke dog-walker in Thornfield Estates—a gated community full of McMansions, shiny SUVs, and bored housewives. The kind of place where no one will notice if Jane lifts the discarded tchotchkes and jewelry off the side tables of her well-heeled clients. Where no one will think to ask if Jane is her real name. But her luck changes when she meets Eddie Rochester. Recently widowed, Eddie is Thornfield Estates’ most mysterious resident.

THE HEART-BREAKER Once upon a time, Jade James, prided herself on her ability to avoid being tied down to anyone. Instead of putting all of her dreams into a man, she focused on her education and climbing the corporate ladder. Now, knocking on thirty, the self-proclaimed heart-breaker is ready for love. But she hasn’t quite met anyone that rocks her world. That is until she meets Max. Max is mysterious, endearing, and sexy. The moment he and Jade lock eyes - she’s hooked. As soon as they get together, things instantly get steamy. Jade's dilemma? The connection she has with Max ...

Maxim I am a man who plans his every move. I arranged this marriage so I can get the money and power my father lost. And I always get what I want. I’m not interested in anything as sweet as love. My plan is simple — take over my city and claim my bride. Except Maria is not interested in playing by my rules. Maria I’ve been keeping my head down, playing the good girl my whole life. Now I’m thrown in the deep end of a mafia war. Maxim is nothing like the monstrous brute I was expecting. He makes me feel alive again. We barely says our vows before all hell breaks loose. And once I ...

Burned and Reborn In the aftermath of a catastrophic fire that transformed her face—and her fate—wildlife photographer Tayla Lyon has spent her days piecing together a life of quiet recovery, until a sinister plot reawakens her haunted past. When a tangled web of murder, betrayal, and hidden conspiracies emerges from the ashes, Tayla is forced to confront a truth that could shatter her soul. As dangerous forces attempt to exploit her personal tragedy, she finds herself hunted by memories too dark to erase. When secrets lurk beneath every charred remnant, each choice she makes inches her...

"It has everything every reader craves for mystery, thrill, romance, plot that stays with you!" - Amazon Reader The bonds of family are unbreakable. From bestselling Author Sapna Bhog comes a new romance series of friendship, loyalty, lies and betrayal. He never expected to run into her… SHAURYA RAJPOOT is a man of many secrets. A sudden meeting with Myra Gupta changes the course of his life. Bound by a vow to his family, Shaurya keeps her at a distance…until she shatters all the barriers between them. Staying away from her soon becomes impossible, resisting her…unimaginable. She ...

In the elite dressage circles of New Orleans, where tradition and excellence reign supreme, Grant faces an unexpected challenge. As a seasoned and classically trained dressage instructor, he has dedicated his life to perfecting the art of horsemanship and guiding his students. But his steadfast commitment is put to the test when Melody McFarland, the barn's influential owner, introduces a new trainer. Kitty Beauveloir, a spoiled debutante fresh from a brief stint studying riding in Europe, arrives with an air of entitlement and a penchant for disruption. Delighting in tormenting Grant, ...

(Loosely inspired by the story of Hosea & Gomer)Karalee “Kream” Stokes isn’t the type of woman you find in a church pew. She’s the kind of woman people whisper about—beautiful, broken, and bound to a man who’s as dangerous as he is controlling. Deacon Ross Davis knows better. But when God tells him to love her anyway, Ross risks everything—his reputation, his house, even his celibacy—to bring her home. But healing ain’t holy oil and hallelujahs. Especially not when you’re running from shame, trauma, and secrets the church ain’t ready to hear. As Karalee tries to ...

This collection of masterful reinterpretations brilliantly demystifies and breathes new life into Shakespeare's work, demonstrating the continued resonance of a playwright whose popularity remains more than 400 years after his death. Now, the passion, heartbreak, deception, reconciliation, and mortality of Shakespeare’s originals can be understood by all, without the need to cross-reference to an enjoyment-sapping study guide.

Aurora Sinclair is about to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a small town baker. There's only one problem. The rundown bakery she inherited from her Uncle Jim is in serious need of repairs. How does Randall Woods fit into this equation? He's the best (and grumpiest) man for the job. The lumberjack with a troubled past knows exactly what Aurora needs to get her uncle's old bakery up and running in no time. If he's willing to help, that is... And who better to convince him than the sweetest new resident of Love Springs! Aurora bakes up a plan to persuade the grumpy lumberjack to help. ...

Two years ago, sangria flowed and laughter echoed at a suburban Pleasure Party—until jealousy walked in with a loaded gun. The survivors thought the nightmare ended that day. They were wrong. Someone's been watching. Waiting. Learning their new secrets—the ones born in the blood-soaked aftermath of that afternoon. Now this invisible puppet master is ready to play, and the price of silence is devastating. As the women reunite in the wake of tragedy, a sinister game begins. Blackmail slithers into their perfect lives, threatening everything they've rebuilt. Marriages crack. Careers ...

An essay included in Emma Goldman’s 1910 collection Anarchism and Other Essays. This essay argues that the modern drama (live plays in theatres) can spread radical thought and disseminate new values. Each performance operates through the double channel of dramatist and interpreter. Affecting as it does both mind and heart, it is the strongest force in developing social discontent.

Three sizzling hot romantic reads, full of hot men and the women they must possess! My Stepbrother, The Billionaire: MASON: I had been burned enough times by women to know to not get involved seriously with any of them. But one look at Kyra, my new stepsister, and all bets were off. I didn't want to be attracted to her, but I was. When my father asked me to keep an eye on her for the summer, I couldn't say no. I would just need to fight my attraction to her. You can imagine how well that will go. KYRA: I hadn't known what it was like to have someone actually hate me. But Mason did. Which ...

Being a chef in the highly competitive food truck scene of Bluebell Falls means I don’t have much time for romance. But try telling that to my mom. With my sister’s wedding around the corner, she’s on a mission to set me up with every eligible bachelor she can find. The solution? A fake boyfriend. (Where can I find one of those anyway?) When Chase Martin, my too-hot-for-the-kitchen boss, volunteers to be my date, I can't say no. He'll be at the wedding anyway, and pretending to be in a relationship with him for a weekend is better than enduring Mom’s matchmaking marathon. It’s ...

In the small ghost town of Mae’s Second Chance, where centuries old secrets remain hidden and the surrounding hills continue to guard another woman’s treasures, Julie Engstrom brings her family in search of a place that can become what they had to leave behind…little do they know that they are not the first to come to this valley seeking a place to call home.Julie Engstrom didn’t think twice when she bought the small ghost town of Mae’s Second Chance. Something deep inside her knew the moment she saw pictures of the small single street town that was advertised for sale on the ...