First Baby

Traditionally, the Orthodox Church has appointed forty days of rest and seclusion after childbirth for mothers to recover from the rigors of birth and get to know their new babies. In the modern world, it can be difficult to understand how to use this time to the fullest in the way it was intended. The authors of A Sacred Beginning—a therapist and a pediatrician who are both mothers themselves—come to the rescue with a resource that addresses the spiritual, emotional, and physical aspects of a mother's recovery from birth and embarkation on her new life.

In How Babies Sleep, pioneering and award-winning infant sleep researcher Professor Helen Ball brings together cutting-edge science, anthropological insight and practical advice to provide parents with everything they need to help them confidently – and sanely – navigate the first 365 night-times with a new baby. It will teach you how to harmonise your needs with those of your infant, and empower you to reject approaches that make you uncomfortable and experiment with strategies that work for you and your family.

Book 1 - Bite: Sugar Daddy Vampire Book 2 - Howl: Sugar Daddy Wolf Shifter Book 3 - Sway: Sugar Daddy Fae An Alpha sugar daddy who’s a Fae warrior. An omega sugar baby who’s human. What can go wrong? Danny watched two of his omega roommates meet a sugar daddy. Now both of them are pregnant. Thanks to his past, Danny wants nothing to do with Alphas, no matter how well-matched his friends are. But then his cousin shows up. His cousin needs help, the same way Danny needed help when he fled his abusive family, which means Danny needs money. And he knows one way to get it – a sugar daddy. ...

Eating is an innate skill that has been overcomplicated by marketing schemes and a dieting culture. It’s time to leave the dieting culture behind for the whole family. It starts with the baby’s first bite! When babies show signs of readiness for solid foods, they can eat almost everything the family eats and become healthy, happy eaters in the process. By honoring self-regulation (also an innate skill) and focusing on a whole-food foundation, we can foster healthier children, parents, and families.

Ho ho ho, it's that magical season again! Christmas isn't just about decking the halls anymore—it's when my wildest dreams come true. It all started back in college when a certain jolly fellow paid me a very special visit. Let's just say his sack was full of more than toys. Now, every year, I count down the days. The anticipation makes me tingle all over. I'm on the nice list, but our yearly meetup? Definitely naughty. My husband? He's got a front-row seat to the festivities. Talk about a Christmas miracle. This year, we're primed and ready for the big night. Because when the big guy ...

Why would three successful women cross legal, cultural and religious redlines to carry genetically engineered human embryos? Environmental Attorney Bree Battle does it because a mysterious doctor will cure her terminal brain cancer only if she agrees. Zadie Springer is an advertising executive for whom invitro fertilization has failed, but needs to have a baby to ensure her bloodline continues. Popstar Gwen Blaze and her husband have the Huntington’s Disease gene, but are desperate for a baby that won’t face the same fate. For these three women, genetically engineered babies are their ...

HARDIN You know who I am. You know what I can do. I am BIG YEAH THAT'S RIGHT GET your mind out the gutter I am a Billionaire. A Rockstar Big in every way imaginable Yeah, you think you know But you have no idea. I OWN THE UNIVERSE. I was named Hardin for a reason Get that straight There a few things in life I desire and Yes, I always get what I want Forget what you heard But this is reality I want new heirs She is gorgeous and incredibly Brilliant Guess what? She is perfect for me My son hurt her He will pay dearly for taunting and hurting a good girl And she will see what it means to have ...

They say first comes love, then comes marriage. But what if first comes baby? That's the question going through Ella's mind, a goal-driven yet semi-impulsive heroine who doesn't let dating woes interfere with her plan to have a baby by 35. Her plunge into motherhood via sperm donor leads her to navigating the unfamiliar waters of baby care, until she meets Scott, a reserved winery owner who of course thinks she's a nanny...and never plans to have children. But could that change?

I’ve waited too long to get my revenge, and now it's time to even the odds. Ellie May has no idea what’s coming to her, and I won’t be kind or gentle… I want to ruin him. Destroy his life. I want to take away everything that he owns and loves. I don’t care what anybody thinks, Ellie May’s father is solely responsible for my mother’s death. What better way to get my revenge than to capture his innocent and beautiful daughter’s heart then proceed to break it? But, once I hired Ellie May at my company to get closer, things changed. There was something about her. When Ellie May ...

She's been drafted to be a surrogate for the alien. Violet Jones discovers she’s been matched to a Grimlock general. She’ll accompany the huge alien general to his home world. She only has to give him a year to woo her and act as his surrogate before she can walk away. At first, she’s sure she can’t give the massive alien what he wants, but he’s completely contrary to what she expects. He’s tender, caring, and obsessed with ensuring her pleasure and ability to accommodate him. Soon enough, the idea of leaving him seems crazier than the possibility of staying. Seven years ago, ...

Rule #1 - Never enter Lupin Forest during the night of a full moon… Unfortunately, innocent good girl Scarlet Mantle is about to find out exactly why you shouldn’t break Steamydale’s number one town rule. ~*~ Who’s afraid of the big bad wolf? Not me. Everyone knows that Steamydale’s town rules are archaic and outdated, made a long time ago when the original settlers had to worry about actual wolves. Nowadays I’m more worried about whether they’ll get my latte right at the local cafe. But when I stay out a little too late before heading to my grandmother’s house one night, ...

Wearing panties was overrated, until he walked in... Forced into a blind date by her best friend, Callie hadn't expected to like the guy, let alone love him... When Evan Wright found out he had to go on a blind date, he wasn't happy. But then he saw Callie Harper and everything in his life started falling into place... Warning: Expect plenty of creamy milk and honey, and fantasies that some may find quite naughty. Evan's Fertile Virgin is the fourth short story in the Milk and Honey Series of naughty and some might consider taboo contemporary romance short stories. If you like sexy milking ...

Are you a new mama navigating the exciting yet overwhelming journey of motherhood? The Newborn Mama is here to offer you comfort and reassurance as you embark on this beautiful adventure. This book is your go-to guide, packed with real stories, practical tips, and heartfelt advice from fellow moms who have been there. From surviving sleep deprivation to rediscovering your sense of self, The Newborn Mama is your companion through the highs and lows of early motherhood. With its supportive and non-judgmental approach, The Newborn Mama empowers you with the confidence and positive mindset you ...

FIVE fertile tales of brats getting stuffed, filled and BUMPED! This SMOKIN' HOT unprotected pack includes: 1. Knocked Up Nun: Preggo by Her Priest 2. Brat's Belly: Preggo & POPPED 3. Oops! He Baby Bumped Them BOTH 4. Taking Her Cherry in the Snow! 5. Submitting for Sugar 5x the naughty, 5x the bareback fun ~~ A HOT, DIRTY BUNDLE OF DELICIOUS, UNPROTECTED NAUGHTY! ~~

BOOK 2 - instalove Without her knowledge, Queen Avalon’s grandfather promised her to an alien. Now that she’s 21, Prince Valen announces his intention to take her as a mate – in front of an international audience! She is tempted to reject him, but as queen, she needs a consort. There’s only one problem. After growing up sheltered, this queen is pure and innocent. Can she handle the passion of this brazen warrior?

She refuses to be a surrogate for any alien. Sarah French refuses to passively accept her fate as a surrogate for a Palantir chief. She has to accompany the beastly alien general to his home world, but she only has to give him a year to woo her and act as his surrogate before she can walk away. Determined not to have a child she has to leave behind, and sure she could never love an alien she hasn’t met, she takes an illegal drug that will prevent conception, possibly forever. She just has to endure the year and will be able to walk away with no lingering ties. It comes as a shock to ...

Have you ever seen couples in love? Here is a rhyming picture book full of wonderful couples in simple poses. A perfect book for beginning and early readers.

Farrel is a young, horny omega who has lost his ability to shift. In the hospital for treatment, he’s put under the care of the sexy alpha Doctor Kassel. When all attempted cures fail, Doctor Kassel suggests a new experimental carnal therapy: taking it hard every night from his hunky alpha male nurse while the good doctor watches! This smoldering hot gay shifter paranormal romance story will satisfy all your naughty werewolf menage cravings! 18+ ONLY! Get this steamy short story now for FREE with Kindle Unlimited! And for a naughty preview of the book, make sure to Look Inside!

Romeo and Juliet had it easier. They came from warring families who clearly drew a line for them not to cross. It wasn’t the same with Easton and Georgia. They came from a town where a family was precious and moments were cherished. Still, there were unspoken rules, such as not falling for your best friends kid sister—or testing troubled hearts. The losses Easton and Georgia endured at a young age tossed them down separate paths, far from the sleepy town they both had roots within. Now, broken roads and bad decisions were the demons in their pasts—choices that would either draw them ...

Brie is desperate. She got too many bad grades and lost her scholarship. Her part time job at Malloy's Bar & Grill isn't going to pay the bills.To make matters worse, she spills scotch all over a handsome and dangerous new customer. He's Stone Cabot, the billionaire who owns most of the town and Brie's college. To add to her financial misery, Stone says that Brie will have to pay for his ruined expensive suit. When Brie reveals that she can't afford it, Stone offers her an enormous deal, the opportunity of a lifetime, a hard choice that Brie has to make immediately! If Brie will give Stone ...