The Manipulator I can manipulate the emotions of anyone who lets me. I will make you hurt, make you cry, make you laugh and sigh. But my words don't affect him. Especially not when I plead for him to leave. He's always there, watching and waiting. And I can never look away. Not when I want him to come closer. The Shadow I didn't mean to fall in love. But now that I have, I can't stay away. I'm mesmerized by her smile, by her eyes, and the way she moves. The way she undresses... I'll keep watching and waiting. Until I can make her mine. And once she is, I'll never let her go. Not even when she begs me to. While not required, it is highly suggested to read the novella, Satan's Affair, first. This book was previously banned on Amazon due to the trigger warning. Please read reviews or go to the author's website.

Dear Reader, If you have not read anything about the Baudelaire orphans, then before you read even one more sentence, you should know this: Violet, Klaus, and Sunny are kindhearted and quick-witted; but their lives, I am sorry to say, are filled with bad luck and misery. All of the stories about these three children are unhappy and wretched, and this one may be the worst of them all. If you haven't got the stomach for a story that includes a hurricane, a signalling device, hungry leeches, cold cucumber soup, a horrible villain, and a doll named Pretty Penny, then this book will probably fill you with despair. I will continue to record these tragic tales, for that is what I do. You, however, should decide for yourself whether you can possibly endure this miserable story. With all due respect, Lemony Snicket

Danielle: I’m being watched. It isn’t a figment of my imagination. Someone is watching me, following me, standing over me as I sleep. I don’t know who she is, or what she wants. But I’m determined to find out. Blair: She sleeps soundly, her chest rising and falling with each breath. She’s been living a lie. The mask she wears to hide her true nature is stuck to her face. I’m the only who can set her free. - Danielle is running from her old life. She has a new house, a new job, and a new secret admirer. An admirer who likes to break into her home and watch her sleep. Blair doesn’t feel much—emotions are beneath her. But something about Danielle has thrown her through a loop. She’s begun doing the only thing she can think to do: stalk this mystery of a woman. Danielle has more to her than meets the eye, and Blair will be the one to figure her out. Meanwhile, the town is on high alert with the news of a potential serial killer. Danger lurks behind these women at every turn. Will they outrun it, or succumb to the thrill?

Danielle: I’m being watched. It isn’t a figment of my imagination. Someone is watching me, following me, standing over me as I sleep. I don’t know who she is, or what she wants. But I’m determined to find out. Blair: She sleeps soundly, her chest rising and falling with each breath. She’s been living a lie. The mask she wears to hide her true nature is stuck to her face. I’m the only who can set her free. - Danielle is running from her old life. She has a new house, a new job, and a new secret admirer. An admirer who likes to break into her home and watch her sleep. Blair doesn’t feel much—emotions are beneath her. But something about Danielle has thrown her through a loop. She’s begun doing the only thing she can think to do: stalk this mystery of a woman. Danielle has more to her than meets the eye, and Blair will be the one to figure her out. Meanwhile, the town is on high alert with the news of a potential serial killer. Danger lurks behind these women at every turn. Will they outrun it, or succumb to the thrill?

Can this inexperienced Little resist sweet temptation with her dad’s former best friend? Isabella Hartley is breaking free. Escaping her family farm, 21-year-old Isabella dashes to the small-town charm of Little Rock. Drawn like a bee to honey, she finds Sugar Rush, a candy store that stirs her deepest desires. Here, she collides with 45-year-old Caleb Thompson, her dad's irresistible former best friend and an old flame with a shared secret. When Caleb employs Isabella at Sugar Rush, their chemistry explodes like popping candy. Power dynamics and a major age gap add more spice to the mix. Before long, Caleb is not just her boss but her Daddy too. Balancing discipline and indulgence, their forbidden romance teeters between a sweet dream and a sticky mess. Will they whip up the perfect treat or is this a recipe for disaster? Get a taste of "Candy Store with Caleb," the first installment of the Little Rock Daddies series. It's chock-full of age-gap sizzle, second-chance romance, magical candy, and a sprinkle of risqué fun in a charming small-town setting. A delectable romp for anyone who savors protective Daddy Doms, lively Littles, and a story with a sugary, feel-good ending.

One day in early spring, Dorrit Weger is checked into the Second Reserve Bank Unit for biological material. She is promised a nicely furnished apartment inside the Unit, where she will make new friends, enjoy the state of the art recreation facilities, and live the few remaining days of her life in comfort with people who are just like her. Here, women over the age of fifty and men over sixty-single, childless, and without jobs in progressive industries--are sequestered for their final few years; they are considered outsiders. In the Unit they are expected to contribute themselves for drug and psychological testing, and ultimately donate their organs, little by little, until the final donation. Despite the ruthless nature of this practice, the ethos of this near-future society and the Unit is to take care of others, and Dorrit finds herself living under very pleasant conditions: well-housed, well-fed, and well-attended. She is resigned to her fate and discovers her days there to be rather consoling and peaceful. But when she meets a man inside the Unit and falls in love, the extraordinary becomes a reality and life suddenly turns unbearable. Dorrit is faced with compliance or escape, and...well, then what?

Can this inexperienced Little resist sweet temptation with her dad’s former best friend? Isabella Hartley is breaking free. Escaping her family farm, 21-year-old Isabella dashes to the small-town charm of Little Rock. Drawn like a bee to honey, she finds Sugar Rush, a candy store that stirs her deepest desires. Here, she collides with 45-year-old Caleb Thompson, her dad's irresistible former best friend and an old flame with a shared secret. When Caleb employs Isabella at Sugar Rush, their chemistry explodes like popping candy. Power dynamics and a major age gap add more spice to the mix. Before long, Caleb is not just her boss but her Daddy too. Balancing discipline and indulgence, their forbidden romance teeters between a sweet dream and a sticky mess. Will they whip up the perfect treat or is this a recipe for disaster? Get a taste of "Candy Store with Caleb," the first installment of the Little Rock Daddies series. It's chock-full of age-gap sizzle, second-chance romance, magical candy, and a sprinkle of risqué fun in a charming small-town setting. A delectable romp for anyone who savors protective Daddy Doms, lively Littles, and a story with a sugary, feel-good ending.

When your whole world is falling down around you, who do you turn to for salvation? Piper has never been the run and hide kind of woman but when her loved ones are being hunted she has no choice to do as she is told. Or not. Vampire hunters and threat of exposure weren’t going to keep this maid down. While searching for a way to be more useful to the Durands, Piper discovers things about herself she never knew and an unexpected love along the way. Can Piper find a way to save everyone’s life and space in her heart for someone new? This is a novella featuring Piper’s lost year while in hiding. To be read after book 4. This book features a large harem relationship, MMF with M/M

Belly finds out what comes after falling in love in this follow-up to The Summer I Turned Pretty from the New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (soon to be a major motion picture!), Jenny Han.Can summer be truly summer without Cousins Beach?It used to be that Belly counted the days until summer, until she was back at Cousins Beach with Conrad and Jeremiah. But not this year. Not after Susannah got sick again and Conrad stopped caring. Everything that was right and good has fallen apart, leaving Belly wishing summer would never come.But when Jeremiah calls saying Conrad has disappeared, Belly knows what she must do to make things right again. And it can only happen back at the beach house, the three of them together, the way things used to be. If this summer really and truly is the last summer, it should end the way it started—at Cousins Beach.

Belly finds out what comes after falling in love in this follow-up to The Summer I Turned Pretty from the New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (soon to be a major motion picture!), Jenny Han.Can summer be truly summer without Cousins Beach?It used to be that Belly counted the days until summer, until she was back at Cousins Beach with Conrad and Jeremiah. But not this year. Not after Susannah got sick again and Conrad stopped caring. Everything that was right and good has fallen apart, leaving Belly wishing summer would never come.But when Jeremiah calls saying Conrad has disappeared, Belly knows what she must do to make things right again. And it can only happen back at the beach house, the three of them together, the way things used to be. If this summer really and truly is the last summer, it should end the way it started—at Cousins Beach.

Can a fun-loving Little cope with her stern new veterinarian boss? Maybe an experienced Daddy Dom is just what she needs... Patti Raven lives for fun. She's loud, bratty, and her laugh is infectious as chickenpox. When people meet Patti, she's like a exciting, impactful, and sometimes a bit too intense. Trouble is, that fun-loving persona is just a front. A defense mechanism to cover up a deep, difficult wound. She's learned to hide her true self from everyone, and no-one has ever come close to discovering the real her. Of course, she's never met anyone as perceptive and smart as Trent North before. Trent lives to work. A focused and talented veterinarian with a passion only for animals, Trent has neglected the other sides of his life. He's never been in love. He's never taken a day off. But there is more to a protective streak that's so strong he can't ignore it. And when Patti bumbles into his life, try as he might, he can't ignore her. Patti wakes something primal and fierce in Trent, and soon, the two opposites are well and truly attracted. But when a scary series of events threaten everything at Littlecreek, Patti and Trent have to face up to some uncomfortable truths. Maybe they're just too different to be together. Can this unlikely duo grow into something beautiful, or will their differences burn their relationship to the ground? And when the other North brothers discover that Trent has been keeping secrets, will their bond be shattered for good? Pleasure super-possessive Daddy Dom, opposites attract romance, spanking, impact play, brotherly struggles, created families, punishment, secrets secrets secrets, role play, grumpy sunshine fun, and the kinkiest of the three North brothers! This North brothers story is part three of the Littlecreek Ranch series. Watch out for Chuck the gruff cowboy, and Duke, the impulsive rodeo clown in their stories!

Belly measures her life in summers. Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August. Winters are simply a time to count the weeks until the next summer, a place away from the beach house, away from Susannah, and most importantly, away from Jeremiah and Conrad. They are the boys that Belly has known since her very first summer—they have been her brother figures, her crushes, and everything in between. But one summer, one terrible and wonderful summer, the more everything changes, the more it all ends up just the way it should have been all along.

From leading psychologist Dr. Kristin Neff comes a step-by-step guide explaining how to be more self-compassionate and achieve your dreams in life The relentless pursuit of high self-esteem has become a virtual religion—and a tyrannical one at that. Our ultracompetitive culture tells us we need to be constantly above average to feel good about ourselves, but there is always someone more attractive, successful, or intelligent than we are. And even when we do manage to grab hold of high self-esteem for a brief moment, we can't seem to keep it. Our sense of self-worth goes up and down like a ping-pong ball, rising and falling in lockstep with our latest success or failure. Fortunately, there is an alternative to self-esteem that many experts believe is a better and more effective path to happiness: self-compassion. The research of Dr. Kristin Neff and other leading psychologists indicates that people who are compassionate toward their failings and imperfections experience greater well-being than those who repeatedly judge themselves. The feelings of security and self-worth provided by self-compassion are also highly stable, kicking in precisely when self-esteem falls down. This book powerfully demonstrates why it's so important to be self-compassionate and give yourself the same caring support you'd give to a good friend. This groundbreaking work will show you how to let go of debilitating self-criticism and finally learn to be kind to yourself. Using solid empirical research, personal stories, practical exercises, and humor, Dr. Neff—the world's foremost expert on self-compassion—explains how to heal destructive emotional patterns so that you can be healthier, happier, and more effective. Engaging, highly readable, and eminently accessible, this book has the power to change your life.

Queer as Folklore takes readers across centuries and continents which reveals the unsung heroes and villains of storytelling, magic and fantasy. Featuring images from archives, galleries and museums around the world, each chapter investigates the queer history of different mythic and folkloric characters, both old and new. Leaving no headstone unturned, Sacha Coward will take you on a wild ride through the night from ancient Greece to the main stage of RuPaul’s Drag Race, visiting cross-dressing pirates, radical fairies and the graves of the ‘queerly departed’ along the way. Queer communities have often sought refuge in the shadows, found kinship in the in-between and created safe spaces in underworlds; but these forgotten narratives tell stories of remarkable resilience that deserve to be heard. Join any Pride march and you are likely to see a glorious display of papier-mâché unicorn heads trailing sequins, drag queens wearing mermaid tails and more fairy wings than you can shake a trident at. But these are not just accessories: they are queer symbols with historic roots. To truly understand who queer people are today, we must confront the twisted tales of the past and Queer as Folklore is a celebration of queer history like you've never seen it before.

Belly measures her life in summers. Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August. Winters are simply a time to count the weeks until the next summer, a place away from the beach house, away from Susannah, and most importantly, away from Jeremiah and Conrad. They are the boys that Belly has known since her very first summer—they have been her brother figures, her crushes, and everything in between. But one summer, one terrible and wonderful summer, the more everything changes, the more it all ends up just the way it should have been all along.

When your whole world is falling down around you, who do you turn to for salvation? Piper has never been the run and hide kind of woman but when her loved ones are being hunted she has no choice to do as she is told. Or not. Vampire hunters and threat of exposure weren’t going to keep this maid down. While searching for a way to be more useful to the Durands, Piper discovers things about herself she never knew and an unexpected love along the way. Can Piper find a way to save everyone’s life and space in her heart for someone new? This is a novella featuring Piper’s lost year while in hiding. To be read after book 4. This book features a large harem relationship, MMF with M/M

Nothing makes a human feel more helpless than living in the world of vampires. With one vampire down in the Durand house, everyone is on edge. Most of all, Piper. There were only so many drapes to clean and sexy vampires to keep her busy and her mind off what was missing. Finding the sixth Durand vampire might be harder than they think when their master is bound and determined to keep him out of arms reach. When they have to turn to others to save Wynn, Piper will be put to the test in more ways than one. Will they be able to save Wynn from their ancient master or will the price for his freedom be more than Piper is willing to pay?