Things had gone stagnant in the bedroom for Veronica and Steve. With both of them working demanding jobs, and with three children to raise in the meantime, there hadn’t been much time for the two of them. But, when Steve clears their schedule to try out a new restaurant in town, it turns out to be one of the wildest nights in their lives.

Jane has been treating a young man who has been in the hospital for three months after suffering a coma. She’s been attracted to him for weeks, and now that he’s recovered, she’s certain she’ll never see him again. Until her patient surprises her with an offer she just can’t refuse.

When her friend lets her down, a young woman is forced to attend their gym session alone. While she operates the various exercise machines, she notices a cute, but powerful looking man on the weights a few feet away. She watches him intently, getting hornier with every flex of his muscles, and when he retreats to the changing room, she follows him in for some hot, sweaty fun.This story is a work of fiction and contains sex scenes and is suitable for adults only. Al...

Rome provides a fertile setting for this groundbreaking collection of original stories, which look beyond the tourist façade to the eerie grandeur and rich decadence of this ever-fascinating metropolis.Akashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each story is set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the book.Brand-new stories by: Antonio Scurati, ...

Stephanie has been planning this night for her husband for months. After receiving fifty inspirations from a popular movie, she’s ready to try something a little different in the bedroom tonight. And as she pulls on her leather jumpsuit, she becomes Mistress, a dominating woman who’s ready to pleasure her husband. Or perhaps torture?

Marcus was tired of the same old routine every night when he and his wife go to bed. There used to be so much passion in the bedroom, but now things feel very vanilla. Marcus finally decides that it’s time to show his wife who’s the boss as he plans a night his wife will never forget.

“A heartfelt and heartwarming story about finding your own peace . . . charming and lovely.”—Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The SpellshopA young aspiring scholar is sent to research the mysteries of an adventurer’s inn—only to uncover a centuries-old secret, while finding true friendship and a new home, in this uplifting cozy fantasy.Mount Vengeance is legendary. For most, it’s an adventure or a que...

Omniboz: Tales from the Land of Oz is an anthology of short stories inspired by L. Frank Baum's original Oz books, written by wonderful writers from around the world and edited by author Jendia Gammon and author and agent Ernie Chiara.Note: this is not a children's book.Contributing authors include Jendia Gammon, Ernie Chiara, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Eric Shanower, Helen Glynn Jones, Patrick Barb, Dennis K. Crosby, J.R. Dawson...

One by one, the children tiptoe down the stairs . . .It's midnight at the orphanage, and a group of children are sneaking to the kitchen to pray together. Would anyone else come too? they wonder. Night after night, more children join the fireside prayer meeting. But a bully named Fritz threatens to disrupt the group. When he sneaks down to scare the other children, will Fritz be the one who is surprised?In this heartwarming story, readers ...

Claire is a friendly and happy girl. She's a first grader and a bit too perfectionist: she thinks that making mistakes means failing and she doesn't want to see her teacher's red Xs on her tests, she's scared of them. So she begins to feel bad, till one day her tummy starts hurting so much. "What if the naughty Red Xs Monster is growling in my tummy?" thinks Claire all scared. That night, while Claire is asleep, a special friend comes to the rescue to help her overcome her fear: it's Edwar...

In this hot enticing 35+ hours, 77 book multi-author, multi-narrator collection filled with filthy dirty erotic stories, you'll encounter Lesbians, Lesbian First Time Sex, Bisexual, Nurses, Doctors, Cuckold, Spanking, Swingers Clubs and parties, Big Beautiful Women, Space Opera, BDSM, Threesomes, Hot Cowboys, Werewolves, Paranormal, Babysitter, Dogging, Medical, Gangbangs, Sex Toys and Much Much More. This hot collection will help you hot things up with your partner. So what are yo...

Learn how to bring vibrant magical worlds to life on paper or canvas with Painting Fantasy in Gouache.Bolder than watercolour, cleaner than acrylics, and quicker than oils, this richly coloured paint is popular among countless artists working today. Gouache has rapidly gained popularity as an accessible, affordable medium for aspiring painters. This renowned paint, used by beloved artists from Henri Matisse to Syd Mead, is a perfect option for artists who want to a...