The best shakes in Hammond, Ohio, are not vanilla. Greta Pell walks into Felker Freeze after close because she already lets down and Roy Felker pays cash. The house blend is her. When one woman cannot keep the window moving, he hires three more built like her. The recipe stays a lie. Explicit 12k erotic novella. Adults 18+.

Bess takes a live-in job for a rich silver fox who is never home. When he breaks his leg, she has to care for him — and her body answers in a way she never expected. Even after he can stand, he doesn't send her away. Standalone adult short. 18+.

Everything you wanted to know about neurotypicals, but didn’t know whom to ask…“Neurotypical” or “normie” isn’t a concept you’ll find in highbrow psychology or sociology, and that’s understandable … but also a damn shame. Because for something that doesn’t exist, they can be a real PITA. But why is that? Who are they, and what makes them tick? And how can we, neuroatypicals (Aspergers, people on the autism spectrum, ADHD, OCD, ...), learn to handle them better?With its poin...

The inspiration for the major motion picture starring Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain“Had me in its grips from the first page to the astonishing and jaw-dropping ending.” —Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today bestselling author of Woman On the EdgeA dark, intense domestic thriller about next-door neighbors whose close friendship is upended by a tragic accident, from the queen of Belgian crime.David and...

In this riveting domestic thriller, a standalone sequel to Mothers’ Instinct, a recent divorcée and her two children befriend their new neighbors, only to realize there's something dangerously unsettling about the couple next door.After separating from her work-obsessed husband, Nora Depardieu is ready for a fresh start. With her vivacious teenage daughter and eight-year-old son in tow, she moves into half of a cozy two-family house in a tranquil suburb an...

"Down the Scale or Up..." by Barbara Abel is a compelling exploration of the human psyche and the complexities of personal relationships. The narrative delves into the lives of its characters, revealing their struggles and triumphs as they navigate the challenges of life. Abel's writing is both poignant and insightful, capturing the essence of emotional turmoil and the quest for self-discovery. The book invites readers to reflect on their own experiences, making it a relatable and thought-...

**The residents of a New England town become obsessed with finding the cure for a mysterious ailment spreading through their community in this “kaleidoscopic and gorgeous” (People, Book of the Week) novel about love’s capacities in a changing world.“The Emilys is a smart, soulful novel brimming with wonder, grace, and mystery.”—Claire Vaye Watkins, author of I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness**Eve is at a breaking point. Alone with her two childr...

Every Porch. Every Christmas Morning. No One Ever Sees a Thing.Every Christmas morning for three years, Nick Heron's family—and everyone else on Parkside Court—wakes up to presents on their porch. Perfect gifts. Exactly what everyone wanted, down to the smallest detail no one remembers saying out loud.Everyone else finds it charming. Nick finds it unsettling.So this Christmas Eve, with a storm bearing down on Lakewood, Colorado, he sets up cameras, ...

How dementia affects those living with the condition, their carers, and their advocacyIn Listening to Dementia, Emily K. Abel demonstrates that recognizing the voices of people with dementia can fundamentally alter our understanding of both their lived experience and the discourse surrounding their care. She focuses on the memoirs of twelve individuals living with the condition who became advocates on their own behalf. The authors challenge reigning unders...

On the night of 4 April 1793, two lovers were preparing to compel a cleric to perform a secret ceremony. The wedding of the sixth son of King George III to the daughter of the Earl of Dunmore would not only be concealed – it would also be illegal.Lady Augusta Murray had known Prince Augustus Frederick for only three months but they had already fallen deeply in love and were desperate to be married. However, the Royal Marriages Act forbade such a union without the K...

Kindness was never the soft choice. It was always the strongest one.There's a version of "nice" that gets sold to us early, and it's a lie. It's the version that says nice people avoid conflict, go along, and never rock the boat. After over fifteen years inside Human Resources departments across hospitality, retail, warehouse, culinary, and specialty animal care industries, Abel Garcia has watched that lie play out again and again, producing employees who quit quie...

In the frozen waters of the Arctic, Marine bioterror expert Joe Rush races to save a submarine crew from a lethal threat...“The pleas for help stopped coming just after five in the morning, Washington time. The Pentagon staffers cleared for handling sensitive messages sat in horror for a moment and then tried other ways to reach the victims. Nothing worked so they called the Director, who phoned me.”In the remote, frozen waters of the Arcti...