Short Days

It's Valentine's Day, and Kaley wants to get her husband the perfect gift. Evan got her a reservation to the most exclusive five-star restaurant in town, so she has to do better than that! What to get the man who has everything? How about indulging his naughtiest fantasy by bringing another woman to bed with them? Kaley knows just the girl who would be up for that sort of thing: the hot, young yoga instructor Lena. There's just one problem: Lena doesn't want to use protection, in fact she wants to risk it all even if it means she gets pregnant! Kaley plans for Lena to meet them at their ...

Three Holidays. Three Horror Stories. Three Times the Scares! This volume contains: Book #1: The Terrible Thanksgiving An invitation to Thanksgiving dinner. It's just a nice gesture from a co-worker. What's the worst that can happen? Book #2: The Vengeful Valentine He said she was too needy, too clingy and controlling. He said she was crazy. Then he left her. On Valentine’s Day! He broke her heart, and he needs to be punished for it. She might not be crazy, but she’s willing to do some pretty horrible things to get her revenge. Book #3: The Raging Rabbit There's a stranger in a rabbit ...

Perfect for Ages 6-9: A Delightful Children's Educational Adventure Story Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on a magical day of discovery and learning! In this charming installment of the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" series, three curious friends embark on an exciting adventure that celebrates Great Poetry Reading Day, National Blueberry Pie Day, and Save the Frogs Day all at once! A Perfect Read for Elementary School Children Follow along as: Seven-year-old Imani, with her curious nature and bouncy curls, leads the way Gap-toothed eight-year-old Tommy asks his famous question: "What shall ...

Steve Hartman’s inspirational and motivational memoir is peppered with research-based observations, pointed questions, hilarious anecdotes, delicious - and terrifying - sexual escapades, and genuine concern for his fellow humans, indeed for all creatures great and small. His periodic Socratic approach often challenges acceptable norms and beliefs. Looking at life through the lens of his uniquely personal experiences and thoughts, Hartman shares valuable lessons on how to live a joyful pleasure filled life without lecturing to the listener.

Once upon a time … In a world like our own … Lived monsters and creatures of every kind. Let seventeen authors from around the world spin a tale for you of mythological creatures. If a djinn could grant you one wish, what would it be? Would you ride with centaurs, awaken forgotten gods and goddesses, or vanquish demons? Talk to fairies, get revenge, or hear stories of long ago? Fight dragons or plead for their help. Cover your ears or risk falling prey to the siren’s song. Be careful of which forest you wander into. Learn to control your emotions before your magic slips out. Befriend ...

500 powerful prayers for uncommon breakthrough, is a very powerful workbook to overcome all kinds of challenges and hindrances. There are some key prayers in this book that you must not miss to pray if you really want to have instant breakthrough. The book is a complete guide on how to overcome all kinds of life challenges that has been holding you bound in a particular position. Powerful prayers against spiritual attacks, prayers for financial breakthrough and how to pray in accordance with the will of God. The book also focus much on prayers to destroy evil curses, bad family background, ...

Gopi is lost! As he navigates the space outside the comfort of his home, Gopi experiences life on the streets as he meets street dogs and lives their struggles. In the course of the day, Gopi befriends a kind streetie who accompanies him on his many adventures. It's a day out like no other! But, Gopi misses his favourite Ajji every minute. Will Gopi find his way home? Will Ajji and Gopi be reunited? Listen to this beautiful, heartwarming story to find out!

In each section of Michael Cunningham's new book, we encounter the same group of characters: a young boy, an older man, and a young woman. "In the Machine" is a ghost story which takes place at the height of the Industrial Revolution, as human beings confront the alienated realities of the new machine age. "The Children's Crusade," set in the early twenty-first century, plays with the conventions of the noir thriller as it tracks the pursuit of a terrorist band which is detonating bombs seemingly at random around the city.

'Wanted, a mail order bride for St. Patrick's Day for a lonely Irish Lad. I wouldn't mind if my future Lass has some Irish roots which would bring luck to our marriage! I own the 'Lucky Shamrock Ranch' and am a man in my late twenties. I grow peach and pecan trees as well as work at my ranch on the side. It gets mighty lonely at night here and I'm longing to find a pretty lil Lass to keep me company...hopefully by St. Paddy's Day! If you're interested, my email address is...' Clover O'Malley sees the ad on her lunch break...and is immediately interested. She plans to apply as soon as she ...

One runaway bride + One swoon-worthy Duke= One sizzling love story! Ella "You look like trouble, Your Grace." "I am. The most delicious kind of trouble." I find the man of my dreams while running away from my arranged marriage. He's everything I ever wanted so I make him an offer he can't refuse. My wedding night, no feelings, no lies . He's the perfect man until love and My Evil Stepmother get in the way! ChristianI ache for her With every breath In every dream In every touch In every kiss I love her With all my soul In every silence In every storm In every way This Valentine's Day it's ...

At 50 years old, Annette feels stung by betrayal. Her husband of 25 years cheated, and now she is alone and afraid. After a short pity party, Annette decides to start over…at her family’s beach house on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Who will she meet there?

The fantastic has always been at the edges of Heather O’Neill’s work.In Daydreams of Angels, O’Neill’s first collection of short stories, she gives free rein to her imaginative gifts. In “Swan Lake for Beginners”, generations of Nureyev clones live out their lives in a grand Soviet experiment. In “The Holy Dove Parade”, a teenage cult follower writes a letter to explain the motivation behind her crime. And in another tale, a grandmother reveals where babies come from: the beach, where young mothers-to-be hunt for infants in the surf.

The arc of one man’s life, through love and divorce, via crime and punishment, from Lincolnshire to a cookhouse on a Thai island, told in a diary kept for only one day every five years, Boxing Day. This story first appeared in the collection Mango and Sticky Rice and Other Stories.

When Rip Van Winkle disappeared in that old colonial tale, was his over-worked wife suspected of murder? What about Cinderella—did she get on in the castle like everyone said, or was that fairy tale just fiction? These questions and more in the mystery of faulty expectations and quirky twists. Stories include: EVER AFTER: When the fairy tale ended long before intended, Cinderella wasn’t the only one without a happily-ever-after. ALL THE LUCK: Things went from good to perfect when she won a honeymoon trip with a raffle ticket . . . except for what happened next—is she suspect, or ...

On September 15, 1946, the Wild Card virus was released, spreading a wave of mutations around the globe. "Aces" were endowed with extraordinary powers while "Jokers" were cursed with bizarre mental or physical disabilities. September 15th is now Wild Card Day. With each passing year, the festivities become larger and more fevered. And 1986 - the 40th anniversary - promises to be the biggest Wild Card Day ever.

Sometimes I like the feeling of being in danger. Although Blue Falls is my vacation and my escape from reality, I’m drawn to the dangers that lurk there. It is a SMALL TOWN with a LARGE werewolf population. I know I should be cautious visiting certain parts of town…but my curiosity has led me to Artur. A werewolf protecting the trail. A single alpha wolf with a heart of gold. We hit it off almost immediately. There’s something about him, and he sees something in me. Just as well it’s close to Valentine’s Day. Perhaps we can be each other’s dates, and see where the day takes us. ...

As far as mid-life adventures go, this one was a total bust. I thought trying to free everyone from Frost Mountain would give me a splitting headache. But it was me who got split. One spell gone wrong, and now there’s a part of me stuck in that cold, deadly dimension. And the other part? Back on Earth. It does sound like a relief…unless you’re a prime suspect in a federal case about a missing plane. Or snowed in inside a lonely cabin with a witch hunter. This steamy wolf shifter wants me dead more than anything… But the look in his eyes tells me he’s hungry for something else. ...

The end is only the beginning! These ten standalone short stories pick up after the happily-ever-afters in some of our most popular lesbian romances and mysteries. From bridal yoga in Australia and animal chaos in Scotland to cupcakes and confessions in New York, experience excitement, love, and laughter—from months to years after our couples first fell in love.

Emilia The Valentine’s Festival was supposed to be my fresh start. Instead, I find myself caught in a snowstorm of danger and desire. When my booth collapses and a rogue shifter threatens my life, Dax—a gruff, brooding bear shifter—saves me. His protective nature stirs something deep within me, but his icy walls and the darkness chasing us make me wonder: can I trust him with my heart when I barely understand the magic that ties us together? Dax I’ve spent years avoiding the chaos of fated mates, burying myself in duty and solitude. But when I save Emilia, a human with a quiet ...

Discover the perfect children's story that combines learning, adventure, and important life skills in one delightful package! Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya—three curious, diverse friends—as they embark on an exciting journey through their community, learning valuable lessons about organization, animal care, and helping others. This charming adventure, ideal for readers ages 6-9, weaves together multiple special celebrations including World Veterinary Day and National Kids and Pets Day into a story that both entertains and educates. Perfect for: Parents seeking stories with diverse ...