Modern Women

On the last day of her mother’s life, Rebecca learns she has a family in Cornwall and sets out to find the grandfather and cousin she has never known. But only the enigmatic Joss Gardner, the outsider who seems to be the apple of her grandfather’s eye, can help her understand the dark currents that lie behind her family’s loving reception.

Unlock the power of Stoic wisdom and elevate your life. This transformative guide takes you through a seven-day journey using Stoic principles to build stronger self-discipline, enhance willpower, and master control over your thoughts and actions. The 7-Day Self Discipline Blueprint delves into the ancient philosophy of Stoicism and demonstrates its relevance in the modern world, providing a practical blueprint for a more resilient and fulfilling life. Packed with actionable steps, daily exercises, and motivational insights, this book offers the tools you need to conquer obstacles, stay ...

Fashion, love, and a dash of divine chaos... Sophie Vanderbilt's life should be a dream: her first fashion collection is a roaring success, and she's about to move in with Patrick—the man who stole her heart. But just when everything seems perfect, little things start to feel... off. Patrick is distracted, distant, and keeping secrets. Sophie can't shake the feeling that something big is about to upend her world. Luckily, she's never alone. With her fiercely loyal friends, divine (and sometimes questionable) guidance from God himself, and the ever-fabulous Gianni Versace lending a hand ...

Today is the day I marry a complete stranger. I don’t know anything about him as he was matched with me by the producers of the dating TV show, Marrying a Stranger. As I walk down the aisle, I am shocked to find out he’s white. As a black woman, I never expected to marry a white man, however the more I get to know him, the more I fall for him. Our wedding day was beautiful, but our wedding night was even hotter. This steamy BWWM interracial romance is 3,500 words long and is for mature readers only.

The revolutionary writings of Audre Lorde gave voice to those 'outside the circle of this society's definition of acceptable women'. Uncompromising, angry and yet full of hope, this collection of her essential prose - essays, speeches, letters, interviews - explores race, sexuality, poetry, friendship, the erotic and the need for female solidarity and includes her landmark piece 'The Master's Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master's House'.

“Masculinity Is Not Something Given To You, But Something You Gain. And You Gain It By Winning Small Battles With Honor.” - Norman Mailer Today, a man's largest problem is frequently more significant than his struggle with himself and his daily worries. The largest struggle a man has in a culture that doesn't value manhood is the bitterness he feels for not being recognized and rewarded for all he does to support his wife, his family, and society as a whole. In today's society, males are taught that they must make self-sacrificing decisions and serve as the primary breadwinners for ...

In this captivating dual narrative novel, a modern-day woman finds inspiration in hidden notes left by her home’s previous owner, a quintessential 1950s housewife. As she discovers remarkable parallels between this woman’s life and her own, it causes her to question the foundation of her own relationship with her husband - and what it means to be a wife fighting for her place in a patriarchal society.

Mothers aren’t supposed to be angry. Still, Minna Dubin was an angry mom: exhausted by the grueling, thankless work of full-time parenting and feeling her career slip away, she would find herself screaming at her child or exploding at her husband. When Dubin pushed past her shame and talked with other mothers about how she was feeling, she realized that she was far from alone. Mom Rage is Dubin’s groundbreaking work of reportage about an unspoken crisis of anger sweeping the country—and the world.

After dipping her toes into the world of swinging, Skylar is ready to dive deeper. In book two of the thrilling “Skylar’s Swinger Stories Series," Skylar plunges headfirst into the exhilarating world of swinging, where passion knows no bounds and self-discovery awaits around every corner. After her eye-opening first experiences at an upscale swingers' club, Skylar and her husband more fully commit to the lifestyle. With unflinching honesty, she chronicles what happens when the excitement of first encounters evolves into a deliberate choice that reshapes their marriage. In this steamy ...

Millie Garcia wakes up on a sunny Saturday with no birthday plans except to visit her mother’s gravesite and to hang out with her Pekingese. She feels sad about her diminished social life, but she is determined to be positive. She likes new beginnings. What could be a better beginning than her twenty-ninth birthday? Now is the time to make changes; so she vows to break through her safe, small, boxed-in existence. Starting today, she vows to face life with confidence and courage. Then she runs into Daryl at the cemetery. He has a sexy swoop of hair over one eye, a nice personality, and a ...

From Grunts to Swipes: Unlocking the Ancient Instincts Behind Modern Love and Marriage So, there I was, standing in the kitchen after yet another conversation with my wife and how she needed another pair of shoes. Does she need six pairs of nearly identical shoes (but they're all for different "activities," apparently), when I had an epiphany. It wasn’t just about shoes. It wasn’t just about purses. It was about... mammoth meat (Hunters and gathers). Yeah, that’s right. We’re all still cavemen and cavewomen deep down, and the things driving us today are eerily similar to what kept ...

Are you tired of feeling stuck in the same old dating patterns? Do you want to cultivate a more mindful, intentional approach to your dating life? Look no further than 30 Days to a Better Dating Experience. This comprehensive workbook offers a practical and effective mindfulness program designed to help you transform your dating life and find greater happiness and fulfillment in your relationships. With 30 unique mindfulness exercises, each accompanied by a corresponding hashtag that allows you to connect with others and share your insights online, this workbook provides a step-by-step ...

Serena Jones has plans to make an impact on the world, without the help of her family name, and falling in love is not among them but she never expected to run into her Prince Charming. The last person Serena Jones expects to meet when she walks into her local bookstore is Cian, the crown prince of Lochland. Things get weirder when she arrives at her brother’s house for dinner and Cian is there! After running into each other throughout LA, Cian has to return to Lochland and invites Serena to visit him and his country, but she has work to do before she can think of herself and what she ...

Acclaimed best-selling author Francine Prose offers a listen of Guggenheim's life that will enthrall enthusiasts of 21st-century art as well as anyone interested in American and European culture and the interrelationships between them. The lively and insightful narrative follows Guggenheim through virtually every aspect of her extraordinary life, from her unique collecting habits and paradigm-changing discoveries to her celebrity friendships, failed marriages, and scandalous affairs.

Some neighbors share sugar. We shared everything. A journey of passion, pleasure, and self-discovery. This intimate memoir chronicles Skylar's journey from curious author to confident hotwife. What starts as a forbidden moment between new friends quickly evolves into an exploration that challenges everything she thought she knew about fidelity, attraction, and her own sexuality. Follow Skylar and Chris as they accept their first invitation to an exclusive swingers club, where champagne flows freely and inhibitions melt away under dimmed lights. With unflinching honesty, Skylar details their...

In Another View, there are only two men in Emma's life - her father, a remote artist in Cornwall who left her in boarding school and saw her every few years, and Christo, who had been her stepbrother for a few months, and now wants to get to know her. But until Emma can understand what she means to them, there will never be room for love.

Cassandra "Cassie" Hardwick, erotica author extraordinaire and mother of two, thought she had it all figured out. Her husband, Nat Hardwick, the ridiculously talented (and sneeze-prone) frontman of Dramatic Sneezer, was finally coming home! Years of shrewd financial planning means fewer tours, more romance, and maybe even a chance to remember what each other looks like without the aid of a pixelated screen. Cassie envisions candlelit dinners, whispered sweet nothings, and maybe even a weekend getaway where they can rediscover their spark. But fate, as it often does, has other plans. Plans ...

Artist Laura Matthews finds her new home in the Welsh mountains to be a place so charged with tales and legends that she is able to reach through the gossamer-fine veil that separates her own world from that of myth and fable. She and her husband, Dan, have given up their city life and moved to Blaencwm, an ancient longhouse high in the hills. Here, she hopes that the wild beauty will inspire her to produce her best art and will give her the baby they have longed for.

A Modern day suspense thriller based around the dangers of social media, what we share, and how we never really know who is watching. A single photo taken in college defined Eve Kelly’s entire life. The iconic image of the falling girl in a red dress brought her unintentional fame. Twenty years later, @beli’EVE, a successful model turned influencer, is a reluctant leader. Over a million people follow her every move but sharing images of a #perfectlife can be dangerous, especially when you have secrets. When someone begins to scratch beneath the glossy surface she presents to the world, ...

Between school events and teaching spin classes, Jen finds herself fully immersed in sports mom competitiveness. These parents seem perfectly unassuming, until their kids start to wrestle, and they become raging pubescent monsters. Learning to navigate this new world while fielding calls from the principal because of Max’s newfound misogynistic behavior, Jen steels herself for the indignities of middle-school life—with her loyal spin class attendees and her bossy four-year-old granddaughter giving her the strength she needs to press on.