New Women

Elaine's was a world-famous New York restaurant that became home to writers and celebrities. Owner Elaine Kaufman was known to be "New York feisty", controversial, often rude, always blunt, with the flare of Gertrude Stein and Dorothy Parker. Elaine was highly respected and frequently feared, and Elaine's the restaurant received the public's love and praise time and time again. Woody Allen held a regular table there, and Elaine's was even featured in Allen's Manhattan and Billy Joel's song "Big Shot".

(81,566 words) Warning: This story contains content which is intended for readers over the age of 18. Romance and a Piece of Cake (#1) Emily was making a cake to prepare for her friend Sally's birthday party. When suddenly, her friend's hot looking brother arrived early. He's had a crush on Emily since he was young. Does she finish the cake in time for the party with all of the added heat in the kitchen? Romance and a Proposal (#2) While Paul was in the shower, his phone rang. When Emily took the phone from his pants pocket a small folded piece of paper fell on the ground. She picked up the...

She knew it was wrong, yet she couldn’t stop herself. Falling for him was never in her plans… Gabi has had a crush on Max for years, but she never thought she’d act on it. Not until the night of her college graduation party, when the stars aligned just right. She was shocked she did what she did, especially since he was a completely wrong guy for her. Plus, she was sure Max would never look at her the same way she saw him. Why would a hottie like him give her a second thought? When Gabi made her move, Max was shocked. But try as he might, he couldn’t get her out of his head. That ...

A world ruled by women. A system where men fight to breed. For generations, women have held absolute power, and men exist only to serve. Neen Salvek never questioned the system’s perfection—until she steps inside the Arena Dome and sees the brutal truth with her own eyes. The lies. The control. The violence. Then she meets Tem—a fighter who refuses to kneel. His defiance awakens something within her. A hunger for freedom. For something more. More than obedience. More than order. More than the life she was trained to lead. As their bond deepens, Neen uncovers a secret that could bring ...

Here is a brand-new series from the steamy mind of J.C. Cummings: “The World’s Sleaziest Bosses”! These stories of atrocious humiliation and mind-blowing embarrassment feature sweet, modest, submissive females who find themselves inadvertently succumbing to the lewd demands of their unscrupulous and filthy-minded directors, managers, and CEOs—men who use their power, wealth, and authority to get these vulnerable women naked and at their mercy…and stir in a good dose of those cute little shivers, wide-eyes, and gasps we all can appreciate—just for fun! Talk about “bending to ...

Paul Worthington just confessed to a murder that never happened. Magdalene Lynton died 40 years ago: a vivacious teenager who fell victim to a grotesque, accidental drowning. The coroner's office issued a verdict of death by misadventure and filed her case. The farming commune she'd lived within, splintered apart. Her body was left behind in a small, private cemetery encircled by acres of fallow ground. Until Paul Worthington confessed to her murder.

Who knew a New Year’s trip to Budapest could be so deadly? The tour must go on – even with a killer in their midst… Recent divorcee Lana Hansen needs a break. Her luck has run sour for going on a decade, ever since she got fired from her favorite job as an investigative reporter. When her fresh start in Seattle doesn’t work out as planned, Lana ends up unemployed and penniless on Christmas Eve. Dotty Thompson, her landlord and the owner of Wanderlust Tours, is also in a tight spot after one of her tour guides ends up in the hospital, leaving her a guide short on Christmas Day. When ...

The Story of a New Name follows Elena Ferrante's critically acclaimed My Brilliant Friend, featuring Lila and Elena. The two protagonists are now in their 20s, and marriage appears to have imprisoned Lila. Meanwhile Elena continues her journey of self-discovery.

Four complete novels. Four reverse harem HEAs. When you fall in love with more than one guy... why choose? In Lords of Summer, Layla works the summer as a maid to her college bullies. In Autumn Tricksters, Hazel is torn between performers at the circus. Gigi is snowed in a Welsh castle with two best friends and her favorite tutor in Knights of Winter. And Frankie slips away from her bodyguard to stow away on a riverboat in Spring Kings. These standalone contemporary reverse harem romances are steamy and full of soul. Which season will you love the most?

I was born to inherit the family business. Father braided darkness into my soul before I spoke my first word. Adalina Martinelli is collateral. At first, I take her because her father is in debt to mine. But after one night together, she becomes my prisoner. Locked in a gilded cage, I set forth to transform her. Father wants me to marry, and I've found the perfect wife. She may be younger than me... She may be the daughter of our enemies... She may need stern convincing... But I will bend and break her until she agrees to my twisted guarantee of safety. Tropes: Age Gap, Captive Heroine, ...

The company I worked for had been bought by who I later found out was my best friend's ex. That was one crazy story. He ended up being a retired Pittsburgh Pirate. I was just as shocked when I found out. He'd gotten three of his ball playing friends to agree to do some promotion for the company for practically nothing. I was going to be the one to get them everything they needed while they were there. Out of the three of them, I was sure there would be at least one sexy man that would have the need to release some stress, and I was all for helping him. You see, I didn't do love or ...

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step … Clara Conway has finally had enough of her cheating husband. After uncovering his latest infidelity, she takes action. With the money she’s inherited from her mother—and a car packed with her clothes and the few things she’ll want in her new life—she sets out. Clara plans to drive until she reaches a city large enough to support the patisserie she’s wanted to open since she learned to bake at her mother’s knee. Her intuition will tell her when she’s found the right spot. What she hadn’t counted on was car trouble ...

"Legend has it that when the black wolf is spotted, death is sure to follow." Years ago, in the hills of North Georgia, the Indians told a story of a lone black wolf that emerged from the smoke of revenge. The story became a legend, and now when the wolf is seen, it is said that someone will die. After learning her mother once lived in Dahlonega, Misty travels to Black Wolf Lodge in search of answers. While there, a deadly storm sweeps through the mountains, ravaging the area and trapping everyone at the lodge. When one of the guests is killed, the legend of the black wolf is blamed, but ...

Stepan: I don’t have time for romance. I don’t even have time to mourn my brother’s murder. But with Sergei gone and the Family in chaos, I have to step up. To become the head of the Petrov Syndicate, I need to find the traitor who betrayed my brother. There’s just one problem. I’m falling for the only witness to the crime… Kelsie: Secretaries aren’t supposed to live in fear of their lives. One minute I’m checking my boss’s schedule, the next I’m checking his pulse. Dangerous men want to destroy this business… But nobody’s more dangerous than Stepan, the vengeful ...

Rule #1 - If you’re hired to be a billionaire’s new nanny, make sure he’s not your mystery one-night stand. Rule # 2 – If you break Rule #1, don’t fall in love with him. He’s the sort of man you fantasize about; handsome, powerful, sexy. I’m busy hiding out in my usual spot at the bar when he walks in but, when he looks at me? Hello, Magnetism. I can’t resist… throwing my drink at him. (It was an accident!) We shared an unforgettable night together but I’ll never see him again, right? Wrong. I’m a down-on-my-luck, out-of-work science teacher with anxiety issues when ...

This is the complete Anderson Brothers series. Includes Finding Ford, Chasing Colt, and Loving Livie. Finding Ford: A teen pregnancy knocks life off course for Hannah. When she decides not to tell her boyfriend about the pregnancy a chain of events are set in motion that no one could have predicted. The bond between brothers will be tested as secrets come to light and a new love is found. Chasing Colt: It's been four years since Colt found out about his child. A successful career hasn't filled the emptiness that comes from past betrayals though. A chance encounter with a beautiful dreamer ...

I had just gotten home from spending a few days with two of best friends in Vegas. All I wanted was a little time to relax and rejuvenate before going to work the following day. I'd just set my bags down, closed my door, and fell onto my couch when my phone rang. I should have known it was my big brother. That was always a joke with him. We were twins, and he was minutes older than me. He'd been protecting and hovering over me my entire life. Of course he'd call to make sure I was home safe and in one piece. He was a thousand miles away, but it never felt like it. When he announced that he ...

Discover the dynamic world of entrepreneurship with "The Hustler's Guidebook: Unleashing your inner entrepreneur. This ebook is your ultimate companion for going through the exhilarating journey of hustling in today's fast-paced, ever-evolving business world. Whether you're a beginner entrepreneur with a groundbreaking idea or a seasoned business owner looking to scale new heights, this guide offers invaluable insights, practical strategies, and motivational anecdotes to fuel your entrepreneurial spirit.

Want To Run A Half Marathon? Don’t Think You’ve Got The Time Or Motivation To Do It, Then Think Again - This Half Marathon Training Book Will Help Guide You Effortlessly Through The Whole Process "This will be a great asset if you've decided to run a half marathon and are looking for advice on how to prepare. It breaks down all the elements of preparation in to easily readable chunks, with plenty of hints and tips on keeping yourself motivated... ...I'd definitely recommend this training manual to anyone who is going to run a half marathon, although the knowledge contained within the ...

His Name is Snake. He Wants to Be King of the Streets. He’s put in the work and is on his way up in the drug game. When he meets Charity Jones, a sexy, younger white woman, his world is shaken to the core. His crew, his baby mama, and even his mother do NOT want him to get in a relationship with Charity. Her name is at odds with his career. After a night of passion, they fall for each other. Come what may, they are determined to make the best of what they have in their life. Will they be able to escape the dope game? BMWW Interracial Romance