New Entertainment

"Euphemia's New Entertainment" by H. G. Wells is a short essay. H. G. Wells once different, humorous social satire and ironic. Euphemia has great ideas of putting people at their ease, a thousand little devices for thawing the very stiffest among them with a home-like glow. Far be it from me to sing her praises, but I must admit that at times she is extremely successful in this-at times almost too successful.

Beyond Bombshells analyzes the cultural importance of strong women in a variety of current media forms. Action heroines are now more popular in movies, comic books, television, and literature than they have ever been. Their spectacular presence represents shifting ideas about female agency, power, and sexuality. This book explores how action heroines reveal and reconfigure perceptions about how and why women are capable of physically dominating roles in modern fiction.

Dexter O’Neill kept a secret from his family until Keaton begged Dexter, Kolton, and Jaylen to go to a party. Dexter agreed to attend the party with his own motives. Kolton and Jaylen bolted when they decided not to stay because of bad vibes. That night would alter Dexter and Keaton’s lives when they got dragged into a mess. After the night of the party, Dexter has had to learn to juggle parenthood, school, and work with the help of his family. His family has kept Dexter’s situation a secret from the rest of the family. Marla Simpson pursues a degree in childcare while seeking nanny ...

Did you know that only one in five musicals recoup the initial costs of production? In Marketing Broadway: The Business Behind the Art, you'll learn precisely what makes a successful Broadway show. Marketing Broadway is for anyone who wants to know why good shows don’t always succeed. It’s for the theater aficionado, the business person, but most importantly, it’s for the artist in you!

Casey Andrews never expected a fan fiction she wrote about Grant Hughes to bring chaos into her life when she met him in person. Grant never expected to deal with a story written about him while dealing with his career and a new relationship. When Grant comes to Casey about her fan fiction, he never expected an unlikely friendship to form with her, Martha, and Dylan. With this newfound friendship, things will get crazy between them and his friends as they battle the president of the band’s record company, Pop Candy, and go on tour for their sophomore album. Follow Casey, Grant, and the ...

Valentine Harper has had to deal with a lot, being the oldest of Elias and Tori Harper’s offspring with five boys. He wasn’t expecting to fall in love until his parents took in a foster girl. After falling in love with Leokadia, Val graduated with a college degree and a contractor’s license in construction. Along with his cousin Odin Harper, he’s running the sister company of Harper and Harper Construction. The only thing left was to get married and attend his brothers’ weddings. Val will learn that marriage is nothing compared to a Harper wedding when there are five weddings ...

Meet three generations of strong women who have a unique personality of their own. Hope Richardson is a strong-willed woman with a fierce determination not to let her deafness stop her in life, using humor to help. Grace Morgan is navigating her way through life with the help of her crazy family and friends. Faith Bradley is an optimistic woman with a unique sense of humor. Then you have Ace Morgan, who is a mob boss who deals with each woman as a husband, father, and grandfather. Yes, these crazy, strong-willed women belong to Ace and drive him insane. It will take a touch of Hope, Grace, ...

Hunter Micheals came from a rough home life. Choosing the streets over his current situation, he resorts to survival mode. One day, Hunter encounters a man named Mason Jones, who offers Hunter a better life. With immense reservations, Hunter reluctantly accepts Mason’s offer to help him, not realizing Mason’s real identity. Mason’s proposal comes with one stipulation—loyalty. Will Hunter stay or leave? How much of a price does loyalty come with? This story is about Hunter’s origins: becoming a ghost, meeting the most feared boys of Saintwood, and getting a family. Trigger warning:...

Julian Wright doesn’t know much about his past. Raised in a home with a tyrant of a father and a disconnected mother, Julian leaves home at fifteen. He builds a life, making him rich and powerful, but his heart is cold. Katherine Woodward works in a flower shop. While working, Katherine encounters Julian, feeling drawn to him. This meeting leads Katherine into a romance that she’s never experienced, bringing out her deepest desires. What happens when a revelation of Julian’s past emerges? Will it alter Katherine’s perception of Julian? Will Julian connect with this new person on a ...

Amidst one of the greatest eras of potential the music business has ever seen, the rules are constantly changing. So why follow them? You Are the Consumer challenges you to redefine success on your own terms. Beyond a manual—it’s a manifesto for artists, creatives, and executives ready to break away from convention and build a brand that’s authentic and undeniable.

Kyler Harper has lofty standards for women and refuses to settle for anyone. His social work makes finding the right woman difficult. That’s until two cousins create a dating profile using Romeo Harper’s dating website. Rachel hasn’t had the best of luck with guys. She’s studying to become a social worker and applying for a job at the Oakridge Center for Children. When the Center hires Rachel as a personal assistant to Kyler, she never plans on helping Kyler with his train wreck dates. What happens when Kyler and Rachel finally find what they’ve been looking for? Will they make a ...

Raphael Harper keeps himself guarded with his sarcastic nature. He doesn’t have the same luck with women as his brothers. Blair was a troll that Raphael dated. He hoped for a relationship with Reese, but that fizzled before starting. Next was Kate, but that didn’t last. Raphael is ready to give up on dating until he finds a secret. After finding out the girl is available, Raphael will stop at nothing to stake his claim. What happens when the girl tries to resist Raphael? Will she win, or will he? When a set of brothers gets involved, all bets are off, especially with two named Valentine...

Odin Harper followed in his dad Owen’s footsteps and worked in construction. He also takes after his dad with the family as the voice of reason. After saving money from his job, he moved into his own house. He wasn’t expecting four roommates with his cousins Kyler, Jordin, Roman, and Ryden. But being a responsible person, Odin becomes the unofficial den mother of his cousins. While trying to wrangle his cousins, Odin meets someone. The only problem is she’s the daughter of his dad’s client. Will Odin keep his distance, or will he follow his heart even if it’s a forbidden romance? ...

RJ Jones, Ryan and Alex’s youngest son, is in his last year of college, along with Jordan and Frazier’s youngest kids. RJ hasn’t met the right girl yet until he unexpectedly returns to school early. When RJ meets Emma, it’s like a blast from the past. Ryan, Jordan, and Frazier step in to help RJ, seeing history repeat itself as a romance blossom. The more significant issues that threaten RJ’s happiness are someone seeking revenge and Emma’s actual identity. What happens when the past threatens the present and could affect the future? With help from family and friends, Alex and ...

Roman and Ryden Williams-Harper are identical twins with two distinct personalities. Roman prefers to settle issues with his hands, whereas Ryden prefers to use sarcastic wit. Then they have an issue with their love lives. Roman refuses to date since he broke up with his ex because her family disapproved of his blue-collar job as a mechanic. Ryden has high standards when it comes to dating and won't settle for anyone. Samantha Westlake comes from a prominent family who considers money more important than happiness. Daria Cooper comes from no family and manages to survive on her own. What ...

Elias and Tori Harper have five precious boys. Well, I’m not sure if they’re adorable. Does bat shit crazy make them adorable? The crazy gene derailed and smacked all five boys. Now Elias and Tori are dealing with five crazy sons. When a cousin introduces Tori to a foster girl named Leokadia, Tori and Elias must figure out how to keep their boys in check. They encounter one slight problem when Valentine meets Leokadia. How will Elias and Tori deal with having one girl and five boys in the same house? One word: chaos. If you thought The Gray Brothers were unique, you have seen nothing ...

Jordin Harper has two loving fathers who adopted him as an infant and an adoptive brother who thinks Jordin needs his head examined. Jordin also lives with his cousins, Odin, Kyler, Roman, and Ryden. His cousins have dubbed him Casanova because of his commitment issues. When Jordin isn’t helping his dad, Oliver, at the church, he works construction with his cousins and uncles. Jordin’s family wishes he would meet someone and settle down. Jordin enjoys his freedom until he meets someone that changes his mind. Mercedes works at the Oakridge Center for Children as a counselor. When she ...

Demarco Harper suffered an intense trauma that caused issues between himself and his cousin, Patrick. It made him distrust anyone while questioning his faith, himself, and everyone around him. His family has tried to help him through it, but Demarco prefers not to let anyone get close to him. Demarco helps with Oliver Harper’s youth group at church. Melody Sims is saving herself for a special guy in her life. She’s looking for someone who shares her values and beliefs. She also attends the local church’s youth group. After Melody meets Demarco at the youth group, she thinks she meets ...

Romeo Harper doesn’t have an issue with women since they flock to him. Romeo creates a dating service and offers his services to the campus girls for a reasonable price. When someone requests a date, Romeo meets the person he least expected for a date. While Romeo enjoys his newfound romance, someone is looking to expose his dating services as a fraud. When the girl discovers the site’s owner, chaos erupts. After enduring an epic humiliation, Romeo receives help from an unexpected source. It will take the love of his parents, brothers, and one special girl to prove to Romeo that ...

Roman and Samantha Harper’s son, Aiden, used to be talkative around his family until he wasn’t. Something changed about Aiden, causing his parents concern. Ryden and Daria Harper’s son, Diego, are super close to Aiden. Only he knows what happened but isn’t talking, which doesn’t sit well with his folks. While Aiden’s family tries to figure out what happened, Aiden focuses on his work as a mechanic in the family auto shop. He also moves into an apartment with Diego. Eden Diaz is Marissa’s cousin. She ended her relationship with her boyfriend when she found him cheating on her ...