Chemistry Short

Dr. June Miller is a genius chemist, not a wolf-tamer. But when a lab accident drenches her in "Compound X"—a synthetic pheromone mimicking a female wolf in peak heat—she becomes the most wanted snack in Chicago. She flees into the nearest bar, which happens to be The Den. Enter Colton. He owns the bar, runs the city, and has been celibate for a decade. One whiff of June, and his control snaps. He saves her from a bar brawl of drooling wolves, scoops her up, and locks her in his high-security penthouse for "protection." Trapped together while the chemical wears off, the line between ...

Teenage Stella Blunt does not know how to win friends. Her size, her snark, and her trust issues are all big problems. Only one person seems to like her...and he's weird as hell. Shy, awkward Howie Mullins is smitten. Stella has curves and brains - what's not to love? Howie can't stop drooling over her in chemistry class. Now, he's offering Stella his heart. Literally. Can Howie convince Stella to take a chance on love? Or will she take him out with a chainsaw?

Brought to you by Penguin. Journey through time and space with Bill Bryson in the best-selling popular science book of the 21st century, exploring the history of the Earth, the universe, and everything in between. NOW FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED IN THIS NEW ABRIDGED EDITION, READ BY THE AUTHOR...

From the award-winning author of Chemistry comes a sharp and poignant short story that follows a young medical student working in clinical research and grappling with the realities of a future in her chosen field.

A Short History of Nearly Everything is Bill Bryson's quest to understand everything that has happened from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization. He takes subjects that normally bore the pants off most of us, like geology, chemistry, and particle physics, and aims to render them comprehensible to people who have never thought they could be interested in science. In the company of some extraordinary scientists, Bill Bryson reveals the world in a way most of us have never seen it before.

This Very Short Introduction discusses the key concepts of biochemistry, as well as the historical figures in the field and the molecules they studied, before considering the current science and innovations in the field, and the interaction between biochemistry, biotechnology, and synthetic biology. 

The Royal Society's Science Book of the Year "...Henry Gee presents a pithy, fascinating account of the stages of biological evolution. He's a deliberate, engaged narrator whose slow pacing will require adaptation. This and creative background music and sound effects (dinosaur sounds?) create a...

Chosen. Protected. Finally able to breathe... She was his best friend’s wife. Now she’s widowed—and barely holding everything together. Love isn’t even on my radar. I’m too busy raising fatherless kids, working myself to exhaustion, and pretending I’m not one bad day away from falling apart. Then Wylder comes back to town. There’s no avoiding him. Not when he shows up at my job every day. Not when he looks at me like I’m something precious instead of something broken. And not when he steps in—quietly, steadily—making my life easier without ever asking for anything in ...

One fiery auction, two sworn enemies, and a night that will change everything. Cristian Gianna’s been a thorn in my side for years—sharp-tongued, stubborn, and always digging for a story. She thinks she’s exposing the truth, but all she does is light a fire I can’t control. At the firefighter charity auction, she didn’t expect me to be the one bidding on her. But when every man in the room sets their sights on her, I know one thing for sure: she’s leaving with me. She’s curvy, infuriating, and everything I shouldn’t want. But tonight, Gianna’s mine. And once I have her, ...

Destined for marriage has always been Dr. Simone Austin's belief, and now that her career is where she wants it, she is ready for forever. In walks one sexy, Chris Alexander, apologetically late to her chemistry class. From the first moment their eyes meet, he tempts her to forget her careful approach to love and focus on their tantalizing moments of the here and now.

Newly minted high school teacher Lily Cross is young, bubbly, and can’t wait to put her fresh ideas into practice in the classroom. Her excitement is derailed after a disastrous run-in with a colleague. Lily didn’t realize she’d have to win over her fellow teachers as well as her students, but that’s okay. Lily’s up to the challenge.

Rock climber Camille’s life depends on her gear. But her most trusted piece is her lucky carabiner, a sturdy metal clip that’s been with her on every mountain. When a sudden storm leaves her stranded and terrified on a cliff face, her carabiner transforms into a rugged, unshakeable man who is an expert at finding the right holds.

A single-scene MM dark romance. One night. One intrusion. No escape from the moment. He broke in at 2:13 A.M.—not frantic, not sloppy, but calm… like he already knew Lucas would be awake. Lucas Stroud survives on routine: long shifts in a restaurant kitchen, an empty apartment, and silence that feels safer than letting anyone get close. Until Rowan Vance steps through his door without an invitation—and without flinching at the knife in Lucas’s hand. Rowan isn’t there to steal. He’s there because he’s been watching. And he’s decided tonight is the night he stops pretending he...

Named by The Washington Post as a Notable Work of Fiction in 2017 and by Entertainment Weekly as a Best Debut Novel of 2017 Named a Best Book of 2017 by NPR, Ann Patchett on PBS NewsHour, Minnesota Public Radio, Maris Kreizman, and The Morning News National Book Foundation “5 Under 35”...

Loretta's techniques are a brilliant blend of old-world common sense and the most contemporary research in brain chemistry, psychology, and mind-body studies. In her work, Loretta has seen tens of thousands of people who live their lives as if they're sitting in a waiting room, hoping that their...

Love. Hope. Holiday Magic — Unlimited. Looking for cozy, emotional, binge-worthy holiday reads? Settle in with 25 swoon-filled Christmas romances — each a perfect bite-sized escape! Inside these pages, you’ll find: Enemies-to-lovers in a snowy cabin Widowed hearts learning to love again A Christmas tree farm fighting for its future Lawyers, musicians, soldiers & small-town dreamers Second chances, surprise kisses, and found families Quick, satisfying reads you can enjoy in one cozy sitting 25 moments under the mistletoe Every story ends with warmth, healing, and the kind of love that ...

Kenna, a fantasy-obsessed historian, thinks the antique sword hanging over her fireplace is just a cool decoration. But the blade holds the spirit of a chivalrous knight, and when a home invasion threatens her safety, he manifests to become the protector she’s only read about in her books.

One vacation fling. One unexpected connection. One question. What happens when it stops being just for fun? Nora Jefferson arrives at an adults-only resort in Hawaii with one goal: forget her responsibilities, her stress, and her lonely streak for just one week. No commitments. No complications. Just sun, sand, and maybe a little mutual fun. Then she meets Ashton Chambers. Their chemistry is instant—electric, effortless, impossible to ignore. What starts with a flirtatious smile turns into stolen moments, long nights, and a connection that’s far more real than either of them planned. ...

One night. One baseball star. One spark he refuses to forget. I’m Dax Monroe, pro baseball player with a swing that keeps me on highlight reels and a reputation that keeps me in gossip columns. I don’t do relationships. I don’t do complications. But the night I meet Lila Arden, everything changes. She’s gorgeous. She’s confident. She kisses me like she’s been waiting for me her whole life... and then walks away like I’m nothing more than a memory. I should’ve let her go. But I can’t. When fate throws us together again, I make it very clear: one night wasn’t enough. Lila ...

A fake fiancé. A basketball star. A game neither of them planned to play—falling in love. I’m Kade Nash, pro basketball player and headline magnet. I show up, play hard, and leave even harder. My life is simple until my agent storms into my penthouse with mascara tears streaking down her cheeks. I’ve never seen Harper fall apart. She’s fierce. Ruthless. Untouchable. The woman who destroys bad contracts and men. Her boyfriend dumped her right before the family reunion where she’s always teased for showing up alone. Before I can stop myself, I blurt out the stupidest, boldest thing...