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An Abysmal Sleepcation by Paul Tannen
Almost everything that happens during sleep— including most of our dreams, the thoughts we have throughout the night and memories of brief awakenings—is forgotten by morning. For Greg Mallet, 28, it’s quite the opposite. Greg was unexpectedly awakened after three years in an accident-related coma. Greg doesn’t remember who he is, nor does he recall his life before the accident. All that he remembers is the abstract dream life he lived while in the coma, which provided him with a very unusual alternate reality. Along comes Shannon Brewster, a lonely, mildly depressed, young female psychiatrist with self-esteem issues; a non-existent social life and her stressful job as a psychiatrist in the mental health unit of a hospital in Portland, Oregon have taken a toll on her psyche. Shannon takes a strong interest in Greg and his rehabilitation. Can their unlikely bond free them both from the misery of their minds?
Forager (Forager – A Dystopian Trilogy) by Peter R Stone
Eighteen-year-old Ethan Jones lives in Newhome, a town built upon the decaying ruins of post-apocalyptic Melbourne, ruins haunted by the ferocious Skel, a nomadic tribe of degenerate savages. The Skel are ramping up their attacks on Newhome’s foraging teams and infesting Melbourne’s ruins in ever greater numbers. Is this part of a larger plan that could spell the town’s doom? Meanwhile, the last thing Ethan expects when he and his companions rescue a two-car convoy from the Skel is a Japanese teenage girl with an outlandish dress-sense, who after they take her back to Newhome, goes to great lengths to ingratiate herself into his life. But is it in gratitude for saving her life or is she seeking something more? And what a quandry she places him in, for he knows the rules, that no man is permitted to be alone with an unmarried woman. But how can he drive such a gentle soul away when she touchs his heart so deeply, even though she clearly carries the pain of a broken heart.
200 Dirty Talk Examples: How to Dirty Talk your way to the Most Graphic, Mind-Blowing Sex of your Life by Philip King
In 200 Dirty Talk Examples, written by a professional dating coach, you’ll get:
200 hot, tested, and expert dirty talk phrases to use in every phase of the sexual encounter – from teasing to foreplay to orgasm to post-coital
The compelling reasons to dirty talk and the stunning ways it can improve your overall quality of life
An easy 5-step process to explore and break down mental barriers of judgment and self-consciousness
How to combine eye contact with dirty talk for the most intense orgasms ever
How background music enhances dirty talk
Powerful mindsets for dirty talk in any situation
…and much more!
Wouldn’t it be nice to take your sex life to the next level? Have the most intense orgasms of your life? Reach the full potential of any sexual encounter?
Mastering the art of dirty talk will skyrocket your sex life into the stratosphere…but it will also help you communicate better. You will foster a sense of openness and closeness that you never thought you could reach with someone else. It sounds crazy, but dirty talk could be the best thing you’ve ever done for your relationship!
The Ruins: An Avernus Island Tale by Jennifer Kohout
Welcome to Avernus Island, where need meets desire and not everything is as it seems.
Julia Davenport is screwed. Passed over for a promotion because of an unscrupulous co-worker, her carefully built career is about to come to an uninspiring end. However, when opportunity arrives in the guise of the mysterious Melisandra Black, Julia embarks on a journey to Avernus Island, a resort that is more than it seems.
Asked to investigate previously unexplored ruins, Julia soon finds herself lost in a place that, until now, she believed only existed in legend.
Mad for You (Mad, Bad, & Dangerous to Love #1) by Anna Antonia
Emma Adams had always considered herself level-headed, even-tempered, and most of all, sane. So how did she become someone who couldn’t seem to push Gabriel Gordon away? No matter how sweet his words could be or how easily passion exploded between them, getting involved with the outrageously wealthy playboy had to be the height of insanity. Given their tumultuous natures and personal demons, there was only way a relationship between them could survive: in madness.
Getting it by Andrew Culture
Romance is funny. Love can be laughable.
Steve has decided to dedicate himself to improving the lives of his friends, but it’s not a choice his friends are finding easy to live with. Steve has resigned himself to living out his days as a single man, no matter how many hilariously unsuitable potential lovers friends send his way.
Beth grew up on a ranch in Australia with boisterous brothers and knows better than to let men wallow in self pity. She’s sure Steve is ready to love again, and thinks she knows how to convince him. Unfortunately for Steve, Beth is also unafraid of telling guys when they’re being stupid.
‘Getting it’ is a warm hearted and humorous look at how love finds us even when we’re hiding.
Wander and Roam by Anna Kyss
In the last year, Abby Bentley has failed out of college and lost her high school sweetheart. Unwilling to return home, Abby signs up to volunteer on an Australian farm, where she can hide away from her family and isolate to her heart’s desire. Best of all, no one will care about her past. Abby soon discovers she’ll be sharing most of her daylight hours–as well as a very small yurt–with the farm’s other volunteer: sexy, flirtatious Sage.
The more hours they spend together, the more conflicted Abby becomes. Torn between a growing attraction to Sage and faltering loyalty to her old boyfriend, Abby escapes to her refuge of writing letters she will never send. When Abby finally reveals her past, Sage’s secret about his future threatens their bond. With Abby running from her past and Sage trying to escape his future, can they build a relationship in the here and now?
Something Slightly Sinister – Short Tales With A Twist by Rebecca Hall
A collection of spooky, suspense-filled and sometimes sinister short tales, all with a surprising twist. The Watcher – Alex has been watching people for a very long time now but his latest project turns out to be more complicated than he originally anticipated. The Domestic – Patrick becomes very worried when an argument with his wife goes a bit too far. The Journey – Public transport can often be uncomfortable with so many people on board but nobody thought it would end like this. All In A Dream – Anita can’t escape the nightmare that keeps on coming back to haunt her. But what is it trying to tell her? What Friends Are For – Most people will do anything for their friends but, had she known, Stacey wouldn’t have volunteered for this favour. Housemate From Hell – What starts as a frustrating evening soon takes a rather sinister turn. The Chase – Annie only wanted a trip out round the shops but this one turns out to be a little more tense than she expected. Dinner Date – Marjorie always tries to cook the best for her husband. But sometimes his requirements can cause her to go to some extraordinary lengths. The Netball Game – Three beautiful girls with less attractive personalities engage in a game that will leave them bitterly disappointed. A Walk In The Park – A simple stroll through the local park can sometimes lead you to some surprising revelations.
The Horny Heart? by Paula Jacobsson
Show me ONE person who doesn’t want to have an amazing and breathtaking sex life! Not that everybody considers sex to be the most important factor in life, but when we do engage in sexual activities we want to experience the stuff that rocks our world and leaves us lying in bed spent and happy with a silly grin on our faces. I know I do. But, how do we go about it? Well, as far as I have understood the majority go out to buy some new spicy underwear, a sex toy or two, watch porn together or something to that effect. In many cases that might help to put some zing back into the relationship for a short while, but the effect doesn’t last and instead of rushing back to the store for some more supplies they need to turn back inwards, towards their relationship. The media feeds us with a zillion different outfits, looks, toys and porn-inspired scenarios to make us believe that’s what’s missing. They couldn’t be more wrong because the most important factor to a fulfilling and awe-inspiring sex life is….wait for it: INTIMACY. Read that again. Intimacy. Some say you can read this word as: In-to-me-see. And that’s just it. When you relate to someone intimately, you know them deep down, you can read their eyes and gestures for an update on the mood right now, you know their dreams, innermost needs and wishes, there is absolutely no end to the possibilities and dimensions that you can experience together. This doesn’t mean that every sexual encounter need be an earth moving experience; sometimes it’s ok with the wham-bam-variety. Why doesn’t intimacy sell? Well, it takes time. There is no quick-fix and we live in an age where instant gratification is key. On the other hand many also recognize that these quick-fixes leave us with a feeling of emptiness. Porn shows us a warped version of “reality” by presenting always-ready-to-go-solutions where all the participants at all times are a hundred percent focused on sex and nothing else. Newflash! Nobody in the real world lives or functions like that. If they’re emotionally healthy that is. If you want to settle for porn, that’s your choice, but be aware that you are settling for something that can never be anything but a cheap and sadly lacking copy of the real thing. You have this extraordinary possibility of really living, right here, right now, don’t sell yourself short. So, instead of spending precious time on running around trying to find the aphrodisiac that is missing in a sex shop or on the internet, spend time together with your partner, as well as with yourself, make an effort to get to know each other better, listen attentively, tell each other about vulnerabilities, needs, sorrows, joys and dreams. In fact use every waking moment together to find out something more about your partner, look at it as an adventure, a treasure to be excavated, lovingly. The book “The Horny Heart?” is an outspoken, inspirational, easy-going but still serious reminder that we need to make conscious choices in order to have the fantastic and enriching experiences we all dream of.
Crucifix Jigsaw Trilogy – Book One by D.N. Leo
Despite her dark past, Madeline finally had her life under control. She was a successful New York journalist. That was until her best friend was kidnapped for ransom.
She thought she could outmaneuver the kidnapper. After all, she was an investigative journalist, top of her field. She could find out almost any information that she wanted. Madeline considered searching for the true identity of a kidnapping computer avatar a task she was more than capable of. She thought she could set her friend free.
That was until she discovered that she was dealing with one of the most mysterious and powerful families on Earth.Ciaran LeBlanc was considered a revolutionary in the pharmaceuticals field. He was powerful, viciously ambitious, and he trusted no one. Unfortunately, for Madeline, Ciaran held the key to information she so desperately needed.Earning Ciaran’s trust was one challenge but the greater challenge lay ahead.It was not a computer avatar she that she had to contend with. It was a hologame war. It was not a identity she had to expose, it was a five-century-old-secret. A secret that was the key to the past, and the future of humankind.
Within the secrets, greed, and hatred, Madeline also discovered love; that she was capable of loving. But this came at a cost – one Madeline never had imagined.
