Short Game

Some jobs come with very special benefits...When my bosses propose a special arrangement at the office, my husband Jon enthusiastically encourages me to accept. Suddenly, my typical workday involves a lot less paperwork and a lot more hands-on attention from four handsome lawyers. But I wasn't expecting the senior partner to be so demanding, making me earn every moment of pleasure while testing my limits. Between impromptu meetings and surprise assignments, staying focused on actual work becomes increasingly challenging. This week at the firm promises to be anything but boring.

So many sweet romance stories always take place over Christmas. We love an adorable kiss in the flurries of gentle snow. But it’s time some other holidays get a little love too. Set during every month of the year, this collection of sweet romances will have you swooning from early January to summer solstice to New Year’s Eve. Proving that a happily ever after can take place at any time of the year. An anthology from End Game Press authors, we are very proud to bring you their excellent stories!

Ten excited co-workers arrive at the beautiful Avondale Resort on a remote island in the middle of the Caribbean, having been told that they are being rewarded for their hard work and productivity. But their relaxing tropical getaway soon turns into a murderous nightmare.

This is the newest and possibly the best addition to the EXHIBITIONIST WIFE TRAINING family so far! Candy was always just a typical housewife until Bob discovered that she was becoming very submissive during sex. Once he figured out that he could get her to do just about anything for him he took full advantage of her! Candy talks Bob into going with her to an afternoon wedding shower out in the country. During the ride home she told him that "for being such a good boy" they can stop somewhere for drinks. It turns out to be a very good day for Bob after all when two young men decide to ...

Mike Mignola's award-winning series Hellboy has earned fans all over the world, among them some of the most respected horror, fantasy, and mystery novelists in the field as well as some of Hollywood's most talented writers and directors. Now a who's who list of these writers are drawn together to tell their own tales of Hellboy, to play with the characters and worlds Mignola has created. As part of Dark Horse's celebration of Hellboy in 2004, Christopher Golden has brought together a stellar array of talents.

Glowing praise for Alice Crowley's writing: "I LOVED THE IMAGINATION OF THIS AUTHOR!" ~ Satisfied Kindle Reader "FIVE STARS!" ~ Multiple Fans "Alice Crowley is one of our best living authors!" ~ G. Taylor In this harrowing, sensual sexual narrative journey, a young woman is introduced to the art and craft of heavy petting as she quests to save her tribe! Lena is a hot and hungry Amazon woman who is chosen by her elders to journey to a faraway kingdom in order to become swollen with the offspring of a royal ruler. On her way, she meets a randy and amorous knight named Sir Long Lance, with ...

Newcomers to the South, sexy redhead Ciara and her fiance, Jeremy, are frightened by the prospect of their first hurricane. Seeking advice from their new mature, black couple friends, Henry and Nia, they all decide to hold a hurricane party to ride out the storm together. Ciara can’t hide from Jeremy the fact that she is sexually attracted to their big, black friend Henry and she’s surprised when he confesses that he’s also interested in the elegant ebony Nia. Unbeknownst to the two of them, Henry and Nia are well aware of their secret attraction. They already have plans to turn their...

Follow the adventures of Jimmy the giraffe. Jimmy the giraffe is the tallest animal in the jungle. Along with his best friend, Jayne the jaguar, they find lots of fun adventures to go on! Find out what kind of adventures they go on in this awesome audiobook for kids.

"Big Game Hunt" was first published in the October 1956 issue of Adventure. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

Four steamy, full-length stories of badass mafia men and the women they make their own. Includes: Dirty Game, Nasty Bet, Filthy Deal, and Foolish Dare. These hot, over-the-top romances include sexy mafia hit men with a penchant for pursuing and protecting the women who give them a run for their money. If you love outrageously naughty stories as a way to indulge your not-so-secret bad girl side, this is for you.

Games are everywhere: Drivers maneuvering in heavy traffic are playing a driving game. Bargain hunters bidding on eBay are playing an auctioning game. The supermarket's price for corn flakes is decided by playing an economic game. This Very Short Introduction offers a succinct tour of the fascinating world of game theory, a groundbreaking field that analyzes how to play games in a rational way.

When a scientific expedition is launched to study a mysterious alien race, the only ship available is the Nightflyer, a fully autonomous vessel manned by a single human. But Captain Royd Eris remains locked away, interacting with his passengers only as a disembodied voice - or a projected hologram no more substantial than a ghost. Yet that’s not the only reason the ship seems haunted. The team’s telepath, Thale Lasamer, senses another presence aboard the Nightflyer - something dangerous, volatile, and alien.

Something monstrous has come to Arkham, Massachusetts. There have always been shadows here, but now a new hunger has risen from the depths and threatens those who dwell here. But there are heroes too—people who stand up and fight to stem the tide, even when it costs them everything. Explore eight shocking new tales of occult horror, captivating mystery, and existential fear—from a zealous new heroine to conniving cultists, bootleg whiskey to night terrors, and fiends that crawl from open graves. A nightmare has fallen across Arkham, and it will devour all.

This bundle includes all five books of the #LoveWins series. Full of shenanigans, mischief, pets, and romance, these stories are guaranteed to make you laugh. Also included are the two short stories "Love to Hate You" and "Dog Days of Summer".

She's just a crew member, and he's not an artist Lacey I’ve always wanted to travel the universe, but my family is dirt poor and that was never in the cards for me. That is, until I got hired on as a production crew member for The Alien Love Games. Like the legit, Alien Love Games, I can’t believe my luck! Now I’ll be visiting space stations for other planets, meeting famous people, and seeing aliens for the first time. It’s a dream come true. My first assignment is shooting the season for the Bolans. Holy Smokes are these Bolan men hot. Whenever I see the contestants my mouth ...

Longtime contributor to the Hellboy mythos Christopher Golden brings together a crew of luminaries including Joe R. Lansdale and China Miéville, cross-genre sensation Barbara Hambly, celebrated mystery writer Ken Bruen, best-selling science-fiction and fantasy novelist Tad Williams, and a bevy of other skilled storytellers eager to spin a tale or two about the world's greatest paranormal detective. Some of the biggest names in horror, mystery, and fantasy come together to pay homage to Mike Mignola's Hellboy!

Ever faced ten unexpected minutes with a restless class, a missing lesson plan, or a tech fail that left you staring at a blank screen (and thirty blinking eyes)? 1000 Micro-Lessons for Busy Days is your go-to survival guide—packed with bite-sized, no-prep activities that work in a pinch, keep minds buzzing, and make you look brilliantly prepared (even when you're absolutely not). Inside, you’ll find quick debates, mini writing challenges, brain teasers, creativity bursts, moral dilemmas, improv games, and more. Each micro-lesson takes just 5–10 minutes but delivers big on engagement,...

F. X. Toole knew boxing. Between bouts, he wrote, and two years before his death he published this collection of stories, giving listeners an unprecedented look at the gritty life around the ring. He tells of a cutman with a sweet tooth, young fighters with dreams of celebrity, and a talented boxer who goes to Atlantic City for his biggest bout, only to be humiliated by the prejudices of a callous promoter. In "Million $$$ Baby", the inspiration for the Oscar-winning Clint Eastwood film, an aged trainer takes on a female fighter, guiding her through disappointment, pain, and tragedy.

The bold investigators of Arkham Horror are humanity's best hope against monstrous terrors from beyond the void in this second collection of extraordinary eldritch novellas.

From a secretive jungle-covered island in the Pacific to the sands of the Middle East. From the smog-filled alleyways of China to the passageways of a US Navy destroyer. The War Planners series follows different members of the military and intelligence community as they uncover a Chinese plot to begin the next world war, and attack America.