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Older, sophisticated, Manhattanite Jackie was everything Andrea dreamed she could be. Was this the way to become more like her ex-sister-in-law? After her painful divorce, Andrea heads to Manhattan for a much-needed escape with her glamorous former sister-in-law, Jackie. Elegant, confident, and irresistibly sophisticated, Jackie embodies everything Andrea has always admired—and secretly wished she could become. As the wine flows and old confidences are shared beside a crackling fire, Jackie reveals a long-hidden truth that changes everything Andrea thought she knew about herself. What ...

A poignant young adult graphic memoir that follows one teen's year abroad in Japan, as she seeks to reconcile both sides of her biracial identity. Christine has always felt she is just half: Half American, half Japanese. As a biracial Japanese American who was born in Tokyo but raised in the US...

TWO SIZZLING HOT INTERRACIAL LESBIAN STORIES FOR ONE LOW PRICE! REUNION - Twenty Years Later, Their Chemistry is Hotter Than Ever. A steamy interracial romance short story featuring a female/female romance, a married couple, and a consensual M/F/F ménage à trois reunion fueled by passion, longing, and second chances. More than twenty years ago, Donna and Angie shared an unforgettable weekend in the Caribbean—a passionate encounter neither woman has ever forgotten. Time moved on, lives changed, and the memory became a cherished fantasy. When Donna unexpectedly arrives for a visit, the ...

Veronica’s Odyssey A journey of duty, desire, and destiny—set between the hills of Old World Italy and the promise of 19th-century America. Veronica Martelli never wanted to sail back to Italy and marry a man she hasn’t seen in twelve years. But with no independent means and a father determined to uphold a promise to family friends in Acerno, she feels trapped between obedience and the faint hope of something more. A Chance Meeting. A New Hope. A Life Reimagined. On the train to New York, Veronica meets Mark O’Brien, brother of her sister’s best friend, Callie. Their connection is...

Earth is home to trillions of germs. But for most of human history, people didn't know germs existed! Healers of the past had different ideas about illnesses and their cures. They blamed illnesses on other causes and sometimes tried dangerous treatments. The invention of tools such as the microscope changed everything, allowing doctors and scientists to see germs and study their effects. This vivid history profiles the people who helped discover germs. Discover the ongoing breakthroughs in research—and germs' surprising benefits for safety and sustainable energy.

One Canceled Flight. One Unforgettable Night. One Passion Reborn. Recently divorced Vivian finds herself stranded after her last flight home is canceled. Alone, frustrated, and haunted by memories of a passionate encounter nearly thirty years earlier, she makes an unexpected decision—she calls an escort service. The woman who arrives is Tonya—young, confident, stunningly beautiful, and exactly the kind of Black woman who awakens feelings Vivian thought she'd buried forever. What begins as a professional arrangement quickly becomes something far more intimate as the two women explore ...

Twenty Years Later, Their Chemistry is Hotter Than Ever. Reunion is a steamy interracial romance short story featuring a female/female romance, a married couple, and a consensual M/F/F ménage à trois reunion fueled by passion, longing, and second chances. More than twenty years ago, Donna and Angie shared an unforgettable weekend in the Caribbean—a passionate encounter neither woman has ever forgotten. Time moved on, lives changed, and the memory became a cherished fantasy. When Donna unexpectedly arrives for a visit, the chemistry between the two women ignites instantly. But Donna ...

A Scorching Tale of Hidden Longing, Forbidden Romance, And a Late-in-Life Sapphic Awakening. Forty-two-year-old Natalie has spent her life making the safe choice. Safe relationships. Safe routines. Safe job. Safe distance from the desires she's never dared to explore. Everything changes when her father's glamorous new wife, Sorrel, invites her to unwind in the backyard hot tub. What begins as an innocent afternoon quickly dissolves into lingering glances, flirtatious confessions, and an irresistible attraction neither woman expected. As booze loosens inhibitions and hidden fantasies surface...

"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - February 2022 First Gold: A graphic designer is called out when he wins a design prize for an advertisement he plagiarized. Poll Watching: In a future where everyone is required to vote, and public political discussion is forbidden, election results turn deadly. We Don't Do Faux: A mother steals a cure from her medical employer to save her sick daughter. Tuesday: A female android is forced to lie when she is brought to the repair shop by her abusive owner. The Only Punishment: A street-hardened criminal is forced to live his crimes from the perspective...

Color matters more than you think. It affects our mood, our behavior and our actions. In this accessible introductory guide, Catherine will take you on a journey from understanding to applying the magic of color. What you will learn What color psychology is and why it matters Developing your Color Sense Applying color psychology to interior design, graphic design and personal branding Five individual Color Codes (new content for ten year edition) You need to know about color if you: Are responsible for interior design in environments such as hotels, doctor surgeries or schools Make ...

A Chance Encounter Ignites a Night of Temptation, Longing, and Unforgettable Surrender. Maggie boarded the Starlight sunset harbor cruise looking for distraction—a few hours away from heartbreak, routine, and the growing sense that life has passed her by. What she finds instead is Aisha, a woman who could change it all—captivating and confident, a force whose presence changes everything. Far from home and determined to escape a future chosen by others, Aisha is ready to experience life on her own terms. In a foreign harbor searching for freedom, adventure, and the chance to discover who...

A Married Woman. A Younger Black Woman. Will Claire Surrender to Desire and Finally Discover Who She Truly is? Claire has spent her entire life being exactly who everyone expected—a devoted wife, loving mother, and the picture-perfect suburban homemaker. But beneath her carefully constructed life lies an emptiness she can no longer ignore. In a moment of pure impulse, Claire creates a profile on a discreet dating app. She tells herself she's only curious. Then she meets Jayla. Bold, confident, and irresistibly charismatic, Jayla is a beautiful Black woman half Claire's age who lives ...

A First-Time Lesbian Romance. An Age-Gap Attraction. An Interracial Love Story Filled With Forbidden Desire and Unexpected Passion. Shy, inexperienced Edna has spent months secretly crushing on the confident, sophisticated coffee shop owner and her boss, Brenda. Older, beautiful, and impossible to ignore, Brenda is everything Edna has ever fantasized about—but never believed she could have. Then one ordinary workday changes everything. After accidentally witnessing Brenda in a secret romantic encounter with a striking redheaded supplier, Edna can't stop thinking about what she saw—or ...