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H.G. Wells is best known for his science fiction, but some of his greatest works were in other genres. "The Passionate Friends" is a love story. It also is a story about dreams, despair, jealousy, sex, the struggle against social convention, the future of civilization, and much much more. It is written by a father to his son, "not indeed to the child you are now, but to the man you are going to be." He writes it so that one day, perhaps when he is dead, his grown son can read it and rediscover him as a friend and equal.

One night in Miami. One unforgettable mistake. I never expected to see him again—until he moved in next door. Dr. Parker Matthews is rich, brilliant, and completely infuriating. He’s also the only man who ever ruined me with one kiss and then disappeared without a name. When his uncle dies, he’s offered a six-hundred-million-dollar inheritance—if he gets married. He needs a six-month wife. I need cash to save my business. It’s not personal. Not emotional. Just business. Or it was—until he walked into my spa, stripped down to nothing, and let me put my hands on him. He didn’t ...

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One night. No names. No strings. At least, that’s how it was supposed to go. A hotel bar. A few drinks. An irresistible stranger. Until the next morning reveals the truth. Dr. Ethan Hayes. Grumpy. Gorgeous. Off-limits. And my father’s old friend. We should forget it ever happened. But some mistakes are impossible to ignore. The stolen glances. The heat that lingers between us. The secret that changes everything. Two pink lines. One undeniable connection. He wasn’t looking for love. And I wasn’t looking for forever. But now, we’re Bound by Passion in ways we never expected. And the...

Her taste of forbidden love should have been sweet. From bestselling, award-winning author Eliana Piers comes a steamy series that introduces the world of The Good Dukes in London. A group of friends, one house party, a meddling duchess, and a whole lot of love and scandal... Lady Mary finds London society and its rules crushing. She wants to be her own woman, as one of the ton’s first female playwrights. Yet it’s more than a little tricky to be that person when she gets stuck in a closet, pressed against a hot, brooding duke who just so happens to be her best friend’s brother. ...

A sweet friends-to-lovers romance filled with laughter and romance… Rose Dolson was there for her younger sister’s wedding. She didn’t expect to end up hanging out with an adorable ginger cowboy with the power to change the course of her future. Rose has been chasing stardom without much luck and is at a crossroad in her life. If she gives up her dream, what will she do? Elijah Clemmons believed he had seen Rose before but couldn’t recall where. Making friends with her seemed the perfect way to jog his memory until he got caught up in the fun of hanging out with her. She isn’t ...

He craved the one thing she was most ashamed of. Lila, a new mom reeling from betrayal, feels invisible. Drowning in self-doubt, she joins the anonymous kink app PulsePlay, confessing her most shameful secret: a new lactation kink and a deep desire to be claimed. The commanding voice of “SilverFox42” becomes her obsession. He worships the body she hates, his filthy praise igniting a fire she thought long dead. But when she meets her anonymous master, the man waiting is Jaxon—her brother’s best friend, a powerful CEO with a possessive streak. He’s determined to claim her. His ...

She’s always lived by her heart. Now the world is asking her to choose. Carrie Reed has never been like the other astronaut wives—and she’s never tried to be. She gardens barefoot, raises her kids on vitamins and whole foods, and dreams of a more peaceful, just world. While her husband Jay trains for space missions, Carrie’s passion is right here on Earth: protecting the planet, fighting for civil rights, and teaching her children to do the same. But the closer the country inches toward change, the more Carrie feels pulled in opposite directions. Voter registration drives in the ...

He vowed to ruin her, but the game changed when hate ignited into obsession. Raven My senior year should be about survival—stay invisible, hiding the secret that haunts me. But when Kade Warrick returns, my world fractures. His twisted revenge drags me into his games, forcing us closer. Every touch and taunt ignites something forbidden. I hate him, but beneath my rage is an obsession I can’t deny. Kade Raven Holt destroyed my life with one lie, and now Summit Grove High is my playground for revenge. Fake dating her is the ultimate punishment. I savor her fear, live for her panic. But ...

Concrete Roses – A Powerful Story of Love, Redemption, and Second Chances 💎 He’s fighting for a new life. She’s sworn off love. But some battles are worth the risk. 💎 After spending years behind bars, Tyrell Johnson is determined to turn his life around. He’s staying clean, keeping his head down, and trying to rebuild the relationships he lost—including the one with his children. But the streets of Dallas aren’t quick to forget, and neither are the people from his past. Enter Evelyn Serrano, a sharp-minded, no-nonsense retired detective who’s seen too many men like Ty ...

Ava Smith, 30, feels very unfulfilled in life, despite having been a driven architect for the last six years of her life. She feels as though she's hit a wall, and she cannot stand the feeling. Forced by a family intervention, Ava moves to the small town of Charity Falls, Virginia, hoping an appreciation for life will return as she rests here. But this small town will prove to be even worse than her life in the city when she meets her next door neighbor, Nathan Storm. Nathan Storm has one goal only: to live a very peaceful life here in his small town of Charity Falls with his toddler ...

1963. Cape Kennedy, Florida. The world is watching the skies— but five women are fighting battles no one sees. When Josephine Booker’s husband is chosen for NASA’s elite astronaut program, she leaves behind snowy Minnesota for a life of sunshine, press conferences, and expectations she never asked for. In Stardust Beach—a brand-new town built to support the space race—Jo is expected to be the perfect wife, mother, and symbol of American grace. But behind the smiles and poolside interviews, her marriage is quietly cracking under the pressure. The danger isn’t just in space. ...

Strong White Men, Smart Black Women ... and Babies! Special Interracial Pregnancy Romance Swirl Collection... Contains the following novels and novellas... * Chicago Loving * Delivery * Unexpected Family Life * Another Man's Lost Baby * Office Secrets * Billionaire Baby Benefits * Secret Billionaire and the Accidental Pregnancy * Her Baby Mercedes Over 1,000+ pages of steamy BWWM pregnancy romance with plenty of story, suspense and character development. Look inside for more details.

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free!H.G. Wells is best known for his science fiction, but some of his greatest works were in other genres. The Passionate Friends is a love story. It also is a story about dreams, despair, jealousy, sex, the struggle against social convention, the future of civilization, and much much more. It is written by a father to his son, "not indeed to the child you are now, but to the man you are going to be." He writes it so that one day, perhaps when he is dead, his grown son can read it and rediscover him as a friend and equal. In the process, ...

She’s building rockets for NASA— but can she build the life she truly wants? At just twenty-seven, Jeanie Florence is blazing a trail few women have ever walked—as one of NASA’s brightest young engineers. While America races to put a man on the moon, Jeanie is quietly making history behind the scenes, her calculations propelling astronauts into space. But when it comes to love? She’s still stuck firmly on the launchpad. Her heart belongs to Bill Booker—an older, married astronaut whose orbit she knows she has no business entering. But emotions don’t always follow logic, and ...

She’s mastered the art of hiding. Now she has to find the courage to be seen. Jude Majors seems to have it all: a handsome astronaut husband, beautiful twin daughters, and a house on Florida’s sparkling Stardust Beach. But behind the polished smile and perfect life, Jude is drowning. Haunted by a painful childhood shaped by wartime prejudice, she’s spent decades silencing the parts of herself that felt too different, too broken, too “other.” Now, the cracks are starting to show. Drinking has helped her cope—until it nearly kills her. Faced with terrifying consequences, Jude must...

My best friend's sister? Who would've thought that the person I disliked the most would have been the girl who stole my heart. But just when our love starts to bloom, she runs away on our wedding day, leaving behind a broken heart and unanswered questions. I am determined to find out why she left. A year later we face the past together, we will need to summon the courage to embrace the future together.

He’s bad for me…He’s my boss and my dad’s best friend. So why do I keep waking up in his bed? Cole Bentley is infuriating. He puts the “bossy” in boss, selfish to a fault and won’t take help from anyone. But, I can’t stop staring at his ripped body in those custom made suits. What starts as a little office sparring gets serious when he saves me from my ex. Suddenly, I see another side to him. A softness hidden beneath his tough alpha-hole shell. And it lures me in like a bee to honey. He’s twice my age. Forbidden in every way. That just makes our nights together even ...

White Billionaire Helps With More Than Money Shanika is drowning in debt and trying to get her college degree while Steven, who is new in her life, doesn’t have a worry in the world. He offers to help, but can she pay the price? Look inside to find out more. This was originally published as "BWWM White Billionaire."

Everyone thinks Barbie Roman has it all. But this time, being perfect might cost her everything. With her picture-perfect looks, polished manners, and political pedigree, Barbie Roman was raised to play the role of the ideal daughter, wife, and mother. From an exclusive enclave in Connecticut to the sun-soaked shores of Stardust Beach, she’s spent her life smiling, supporting, and staying silent. But now, the stakes are too high—and Barbie’s time as the quiet good girl is running out. Her husband Todd is one of NASA’s rising stars, and with three young sons at home, Barbie should be...