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Welcome to Other Worlds, the fourth volume in the Guys Read Library. Prepare yourself for 10 trips into the unknown, as 10 of your favorite writers spin tales of fantasy and science fiction the likes of which you have never imagined. Compiled by National Ambassador for Children's Literature (and Secret Ambassador for the Intergalactic Alliance) Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: Other Worlds is the most exciting collection of stories on this - or any other - planet.

Rachel Klein never meant to kiss her creative writing professor, but with his long eyelashes, his silky hair, and the sad, beautiful life he laid bare on Twitter, she does, and the kiss is very nice. Zahid Azzam never planned to become a houseguest in his student's sprawling Connecticut home, but with the sparkling swimming pool, the endless supply of Whole Foods strawberries, and Rachel's beautiful mother, he does, and the home is very nice.

In India, marriage is more than a contract. It is the joining of earthly and divine goods. Marriage forges a new path for the next generation as well as riches, social standing, gratification, and refuge. It is also a wonderful melding of ideas, emotions, as well as hurdles and their corresponding resolutions. Put simply, Indian marriages are not just a two-person affair. It is the coming together of family and community with love at the forefront. However, as with all things in life, marriage is not black and white. When love and understanding ebb, heartbreak and sorrow flow. But does this...

What’s worse than getting caught with your hand in the cookie jar? Enjoying the punishment. I’m supposed to be house sitting for Harlan Griffith. Tall, gorgeous and harboring some dark desires, Harlan is the stuff Spring Break dreams are made of Too bad he’s also my dad’s best friend. I’ve been in love with Harlan for as long as I can remember. His calm demeanor runs deep. So does my need for him to pound me like the surf. I’m all alone in his house for the first time ever. How much trouble can one good girl get into? Soaking Wet is book one of the sizzling summer Beach Quickies...

When nothing’s going right, someone’s gotta give. Three unusual stories of perseverance, tenacity and cleverness, with surprising endings. Dignity Formerly published in Writer's Guild. A journalist has a chance encounter with a young woman in a government office. The woman's disturbing past makes the journalist question everything she believes in and stands for. Paper Cut Formerly published in The Junction. In a rich neighbourhood of Mumbai, two scrap dealers are facing destitute times. Supply is limited, costs are rising, and they’re competing against each other on the same turf. But...

This book was previously published as "The Billionaire Gets Punished" by Reba Bale He needs relief from his stress, and he’ll find it over another man’s knee! Billionaire Robert Gregory is cracking under the pressure of running his equity investment company. Suffering from crippling anxiety attacks, his therapist suggests something unconventional: Spanking Therapy. An old-fashioned bare-bottomed spanking from the alpha Dr. John will allow Robert to let go and allow someone else to be in control for once. But when the older doctor’s strict punishment arouses Robert, he finds himself ...

SWITCH BACK is a novella (about 1/3 of a full-length novel, about 4-5 times longer than a short story) and takes place prior to BOARD STIFF (Elliott Lisbon Mystery #1). After inheriting an entire town, Ballantyne Foundation Director, Elliott Lisbon, travels to Texas to thank them. She quickly learns they don’t want her gratitude, they want their town back. And they’re willing to kill for it. Trapped in a small town full of big suspects, Elliott must unlock their secrets, or she’ll never get out alive. Now doesn’t that sound like fun? Read the whole series and gets even better. - - -...

WILD ROMANCE (A Short, Spicy Romantic Comedy) California girl Selma Morgan is looking for Mr. Right…or Mr. Right Now, depending on the guy. When she finds herself in a nightclub locking lips with a handsome stranger, it feels as though she may have met her future soulmate…especially when the earth moves. Or, it might be the massive earthquake that just happened! Either way, Selma finds herself on a wild dating adventure through foreshocks, aftershocks, and a whole lot of rockin' and rollin'. To complicate matters, a sexy firefighter comes to her rescue after a particularly bad ...

Denise is introduced to the leprechauns.

I’m the love of his life. He just needs to meet me. I’m obsessed with Travis Bailey. A lot of people are. Travis is a billionaire perfectionist, a media mogul known all over the world for his no-nonsense demeanor and his expensive toys. He wears thousand-dollar suits like they’re second skin, and the only thing bigger than his bank account is his stick shift. That’s not why my bedroom is covered in posters of him, though. I’m different. I see something in Travis that no one else does. He’s the best at everything he does, but there’s something else lurking behind his grey-green...

This book was previously published as "The Reluctant Bride Gets Caught" by Reba Bale A curious groom learns his wife's shameful secret, and it changes them forever! Newlywed Rebecca is settling into married life with Jacob, the love of her life. There's only one problem: their physical relationship is way too bland. Every time she tries to talk about what she needs, Jacob blows her off. Rebecca knows she should be grateful for such a thoughtful and gentle lover, but when she's alone she can't help but fantasize about a good hard spanking. Dr. John at the Spanking Therapy Clinic always seems...

Eleven years ago, they were one of the first lesbian couples to be married in Seattle. Ten years ago, they got divorced. Or so they thought… Claire Langford has a big problem. She wants to marry her girlfriend, but when they apply for a marriage license, she’s shocked to learn that she’s still married to her first wife, Vickie. It was love at first sight when the two women met, but once they were married, they learned they were just too different to make it long-term. Vickie McMaster never got over her first wife. Her only wife. She’d been devastated when Claire served her with ...

Rabid brain-eating zombies have taken over the world – well, not all. Some eat rats, cockroaches, and bugs! VOMIT! The least they could do is clean their teeth. Oh wait, they can't. Their teeth are falling out! And that’s not the only thing falling out – brains, gizzards, livers, butt holes, and eyeballs too. Our bunch of unlikely survivors has to outsmart and outrun the zombies if they want to live to see another day – as humans! Read with the light on or in the company of friends! There is safety in numbers. And keep fit, keep a bag packed under your bed, and get ready to run – ...

In Meet Me at the Emotional Baggage Claim, the mother-daughter duo of Lisa Scottoline and Francesca Serritella continue the conversation with more hilarious and honest tales of life inside an ordinary, extraordinary family. These stories will make you laugh, cry, and call your mother, daughter, and all your girlfriends.

Kiss a Bridesmaid Meet-cute • Cinnamon roll hero • Found family • Runaway puppy • Bonus novella • Friends to lovers From strangers to friends to something more… A runaway puppy might just lead to forever love. Wedding caterer Shortie Campbell is building Savannah’s premier bridal business with his closest friends. But he didn’t expect to be sprinting through Forsyth Park—chasing after a mischievous puppy turned canine ring bearer. Abigail Browne lives a quiet life far from the spotlight. So when she grabs a runaway leash, ends up face-first in the mud, and gets rescued by ...

Uncover unforgettable tales of life, love, and laughter — enjoy 50 short stories that will warm your heart, bring a smile to your face, and help you relieve stress and enhance your memory starting today.

Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through the realms of the unexplained, the surreal, and the uproarious. This is a collection of short stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat, make you question reality, and have you laughing out loud. From haunted houses that send shivers down your spine to bizarre encounters that defy logic, and humorous escapades that will leave you in stitches, these stories traverse the entire spectrum of human experience. Each tale is a unique adventure, promising to leave you both perplexed and delighted. Dive into this eclectic mix, where the scary, ...

Nothing gets past Erik Nordstrom. But he’s never faced off against me before. Erik Nordstrom is the best goalie in the league, and the hottest player on ice. Determined, focused, and built like a brick wall— he guards that net with his life. But lately, something is throwing Erik’s game off. And it’s my job to find out what’s going on. I’m determined to break right through that facade once and for all. He’s determined to be a giant pain in my butt. Too bad there’s no protective gear for love. Now we’re locked in competition, with both our careers and hearts on the line. No...

I'm doing you a favor and you expect me to pay you? Who in the world would have this attitude? Oh, that's right, an entitled condescending boss, or nasty mother-in-law or smug older sister who thinks she's all that and a bag of chips. And what about the divorced woman who demanded a refund from the wedding photographer three years after her wedding? Read about patronizing, privileged prats who demand special treatment, until karma gets a little bitey. Watch as their carefully constructed delusion of elite birthright is shattered by harsh reality. Okay, we're not supposed to enjoy someone's ...

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