Mothers might be exhausted, over-touched and under-appreciated, but they’re problem solvers who know how to get their “self-care” on. In If Mom’s Happy: Stories of Erotic Mothers, we hear from women waiting for their child’s arrival; mothers of infants, toddlers and teenagers; straight, queer, partnered and single mothers. We hear from mothers who like it vanilla and others who want some kink. They lust after their longtime partners and near strangers, in public and in private, al...

This collection, edited by Jim A. Kuypers, analyzes genres of public communication to examine how the pandemic has impacted specific areas of scholarship within the communication discipline. Contributors begin each chapter by acknowledging the parameters of their sub-discipline and then discussing key elements being affected by the pandemic and pandemic responses. Viewing the pandemic through the eyes of their sub-disciplines, contributors offer unique insights on the effects of the pandem...

It's been two years since Scarlette escaped the clutches of her abusive ex-boyfriend but not unscathed. She suffers from panic attacks daily, she shies away from male contact, and avoids large events.When her best friend drags her to an MMA fight, Scarlette's fears get pushed to the limits. One drunken guy pushes her into the arms of the biggest MMA fighter, Kane Wolf.While Scarlette tries to fight her way to the surface, Kane is there every step of the way. Will Scarlette ...

Kuzunoha, bastard daughter of the Tanaka family, is determined to leave the village she grew up in and take control of her own life. Her sister, Himiko, is just as determined to keep their splintering family together. When a forgotten branch of their clan is discovered in the far city of Kalvettika, Himiko suggests that a trip to find them is just what they need.Though Kuzunoha is excited to finally leave, even if she is traveling with her sister, she finds herself tempted by what ...

It’s a burden knowing that magic exists…For as long as she can remember, Phedre has seen a much different world than the rest of us. Sprites and spirits dance around and through us and everybody is surrounded by brightly coloured auras. Despite that touch of magic, she lived a normal life. But when her new step-father breaks the peace in their home, Phedre runs without a plan. Offered an escape that she never expected, she will learn that no gift is without its price and one harsh ...

Kuzunoha is running out of options. In just a month she’ll be an adult but as the illegitimate younger daughter of a rich noble she can only see two possible futures. Both leave her a pawn in her elder sister’s game as family matriarch, a future as unacceptable to Kuzunoha as it is unavoidable.That changes when Kuzunoha saves the life of a stranger. In return for her help, the stranger offers her a way to have a future that doesn’t tie her to her family. He’s heard of a forgotten t...

Nikki Davenport ran away from the only life she knew 15 years ago. She created a life for herself that felt like the right choice. Her life was steady and established, everything was going according to her plan. Until her past collided with her present in the form of Christian Devoux. When Nikki see's Christian for the first time in 15 years, now the president of her dad's motorcycle club, she knows the monsters are back and they want something.Nikki will need to decide if she can ...

"We have plans tonight". That statement was the kiss of death that my best friend Belle delivered to me this afternoon. Maybe if I had looked up from the case I was summarizing for my boss I would have noticed the worry on her face. Maybe if I wasn't having a mild panic attack from the details and pictures of the domestic violence case in front of me, I would have seen worry. Who was I kidding?! Belle may be my best friend, but she gave no fucks when she thought she was doing me a favor. W...