She disappeared from our lives without a word. I never expected to run into her at a Quik Mart in between jobs. What’s a guy to do when he finds his first crush? Follow her home, of course, and remind her of all the things she’s missing.I didn’t know that holding onto Riley would involve living in a trailer park. Or keeping it a secret from my sister—her best friend.Riley is completely at home with lawn-mower racing, beer-guzzling exhibitionists. She doesn’t think ...

Aiden Shaw is the smuggest, most infuriating man I’ve ever met. Ever. He’s also my next door neighbor.We’ve been at war for four bitter years. But last night, Aiden crossed a line.The worst part? My public humiliation was caught on camera, and the video’s a viral sensation.Now, the entire internet is raving about our “off the charts chemistry” and “crackling sexual tension.”Apparently, everyone is delusional. And blind.Yet when Aiden...

Conor Brady is the hottest man I have ever laid eyes on. Ever. He’s also my new roommate.In the past few days, I became jobless, homeless, and boyfriendless.So, I did what any 28-year-old woman with her life together would do: I ran. Far, far away from my life in New York and straight to my big brother’s house in Atlanta.Only, it turns out that my brother is away on a business trip. And, he failed to tell me that a full-on, godlike hottie—who happen...

She disappeared from our lives without a word. I never expected to run into her at a Quik Mart in between jobs.What’s a guy to do when he finds his first crush? Follow her home, of course, and remind her of all the things she’s missing.I didn’t know that holding onto Riley would involve living in a trailer park.Or keeping it a secret from my sister—her best friend.Riley is completely at home with lawn-mower racing, beer-guzzling exhibitionists. She does...

In this paranormal world, her death is just the beginningRiley’s seventeenth birthday should have been fun, but when a knife-wielding psycho attacks her best friend, of course Riley tries to stop him.Turns out, taking a knife through the heart isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.Neither is death.Instead of pearly gates, Riley wakes up alive and ensnared in a witch’s curse with twelve paranormals known as the Outcasts—including the inhumanly beau...

What happens when the man I can't stand becomes my boss?Kingston Palmer is public enemy number one. Pain in the—*ahem.You see, I used to like Kingston. He even asked me out…and then crushed my feelings.To Kingston, I'm nothing more than a game. One that he's sure he can win.Don't worry; he underestimates my own dedication to winning.Unfortunately for me, I accidentally signed on to work at his company (yes, yes, it's a loooon...

From parks and libraries to pubs and schools, social infrastructures are the everyday places that bring people together, support community life, and foster connection. As interest in the concept grows, this timely and accessible edited collection offers a comprehensive overview of social infrastructure—its origins, development, and practical impact.Packed with innovative case studies from the UK, Europe, Australia, and the US, it highlights how these shared spaces can shape urban l...

Theo Knox ist der letzte Mann, von dem Kate Hilfe erwartet. Ihr Boss ist hart und unnahbar - aber auch verboten attraktiv. Soll sie wirklich sein unerwartetes Angebot annehmen, ihre Schulden für sie zu bezahlen? Als Gegenleistung verlangt der charismatische CEO, dass sie für einen wichtigen Business-Deal seine Verlobte spielt. Ist das wirklich eine gute Idee? Dem attraktiven Selfmade-Millionär so nahe zu sein, weckt in Kate ein sinnliches Begehren. Doch sie wurde schon einmal von Theo im S...

Carmen Ronaldo is my enemy and my obsession. I'll conquer her and make her mine.For years, Carmen has hated me. I seduced her to learn her family's secrets, and then I used those secrets to fracture the Ronaldo cartel, taking half of their territory for myself. I made myself a king, but I've never been fully satisfied in my victory.I've never experienced regret. The emotions that rule weaker men don't affect me. Until her. I've waited far too long to claim ...

Explores the lives of those who shaped Tudor princes and princesses, from devoted servants to tragic figures in the monarchy's shadow.The men and women who found themselves responsible for Tudor princes and princesses were chosen for a variety of reasons and came from different backgrounds. The outcome of their labour was almost as varied. These are the stories of the men and women who moulded the Tudors and what happened to them in the throne's shadow. Amongst the...

"When you reach the very end,All the walls fall down.And you see yourself for who you truly are."A personal and true journal of heartbreak, love loss and gender exploration. From despair through self reflection and frank acceptance, to redemption, joy and hope spread over four volumes.Written as a form of therapy, these pages chart the journey of Julia, a trans-woman, confronting her gender head on for the first time in her life. Desperate circumstances forc...

The supernatural world has enraptured humanity for centuries through mythical creatures, tales of the afterlife, and pantheons of gods. Among some of the most popular and longstanding myths are those of demonic creatures, entities of evil that exist to oppose the good forces of the universe.Abrahamic religions (Christianity, Judaism, and Islam) share many connected stories and texts. However, some are not canonical for every religion.But both canon and non-canon texts have ...