Benedict is an average pirate. Not great, not terrible. Until he has a brilliant idea - search for the lost treasure in Anitoba Cove. He puts together a crew of raggedy pirates and set sail for an easy, quick payday. Or so he thought.When an accident leaves Benedict shipwrecked and in over his head, he thinks the end is near...until he comes across a beautiful, enchanting mermaid.Could it be true? Will he flee? Or will he want to learn and experience even more than he ever ...

Samantha has finally achieved her goal. She’s scaled the tallest mountain in the countryside all by herself. Now she finds herself on the peak, all alone with the incredible views. Or so she thought.When she hears some guttural noises, she realizes she isn’t the only person…or creature out there. And she’ll soon discover where those deep, bellowing sounds are coming from. But will she flee? Or will she want to learn and experience even more than she ever thought possible…?

As a researcher, Camille has spent months scanning the skies for any sign of life. Long days and even longer nights, waiting for the tiniest sign from above. Every day was the same...until she notices a strange signal. Unlike anything she's ever seen before.Soon she realizes she isn’t the only person…or creature out there. And she’ll soon discover where those signals are coming from. But will she flee? Or will she want to learn and experience even more than she ever thought possibl...

The Complete Collection of the Creature Delights series!Warning: These stories was written to unlock your darkest fantasies and innermost desires. They are not for the faint of heart and are not your average erotica. They are not suitable for someone under 18 years of age. Read at your own risk...or delight!Inside The Complete Collection, you'll get 5 full stories, including:The Ogre’s Mistress

When Alice is confronted by an angry mob who wish to burn her alive for being a witch, she fears that the end has finally come. Saved at the last second by two strange creatures, she is told that a mysterious royal wants to meet her. However, the Lord has something even worse in store for her. That is, until she is saved again, by an even stranger creature…When she finally finds herself face to face with a Lycan, it is not fear she feels, but something else…something deeper…somethi...

The Spartan and the Sexy CyclopsAfter a terrible tragedy strikes his Spartan city, Theolonius must seek revenge. To protect himself, his people, and to avenge his wife’s death. There are rumors of a terrible, murderous Cyclops, and Theolonius is unsure if he will be able to defeat such a creature.Yet, when he finally finds himself face to face with the Cyclops, it is not fear he feels, but something else…something deeper…something sexier.Will Theolo...

Hidden within the modern world, a fractured society of telepaths struggles to survive. These Senders can shape thought, implant images, even erase memories. But divided by ideology and hunted by enemies, they balance between peaceful coexistence, domination, and extinction.Alex Moretti has been avoiding his gift, haunted by a sister's disappearance and his own reluctance to enter other minds. Then he collides with Sara Miller — a thief unaware she is a Sender, and the daughter of t...

People with learning disabilities are at greater risk of physical and psychiatric illness than the population at large, but their health needs are often not adequately supported.This book is a practical guide for those caring for people with learning disabilities living in community settings. It is designed to help the carers to better understand what the service users' health needs may be, how to recognise problems, and how to meet their needs. Chapter topics include physical heal...

A cold-blooded killer is destroying all who oppose him. Will there be a final witness to the truth?Young, idealistic law clerk Rachel Ybarra has just been handed a career-making opportunity—helping in the prosecution of an infamous leader of the Russian Mafia. But when the star witness turns up dead, Rachel discovers the case is not merely a battle for the truth—it's a battle for her life.

Poems from a new Slovak voice reminiscent of Rilke and Sharon Olds.An evocative collection by Slovak poet Eva Luka, The Minotaur’s Daughter seamlessly melds the human and natural worlds, weaving motifs of mythology, nature, and personal freedom into a tapestry of vivid imagery and profound emotion. The poems traverse settings from Japan to mythic landscapes, exploring the complexities of sexuality, desire, and transition.Central to Luka’s work is t...

Bestiaries. Lapidaries. Lunaries. Inventories and household vocabularies. Lists are everywhere in medieval and early modern texts––evidence of the need to manage and order knowledge and experience. Yet until now, listing as a formal practice has received scant scholarly attention. In Enlistment, foremost medievalists and early modernists from both the Anglo-American and German traditions investigate the humble list as a platform for better understanding how and why lists captivate...

No more quiet, obedient Rose Hallowell. Every witch knows the rules—and I've broken them all to save myself and win my happiness.I thought my troubles would be over once I had my magic and my men by my side. Apparently I was a little too optimistic. My stepmother left me with a seed of doubt I can't shake. I may have more enemies in my home than I ever imagined.My guys say they'll do anything for me, but they couldn't have been prepared for the twisted secrets of the witchi...