Pregnancy Relationships

She thought she was signing up for luxury—but she didn’t know she’d be signing her body away to monsters. Juliette I was broke, burned out, and ready to disappear when The Velvet Circle found me. They promised security, pleasure, and two elite patrons who wanted me exclusively. I thought it would be a dream—until I met Theo and Kai. Towering, horned, and terrifyingly powerful, they don’t just want to keep me. They want to own me. Touch me. Train me. Break me open and put me back together as theirs. I should’ve walked away. But now I don’t want to. Theo She came to us desperate...

He hated me from a distance… Now we’re fake dating for damage control. Smile for the cameras. Pretend we’re in love. Easy, right? Except nothing about him is fake. The smirks. The heat in his stare. The way he looks at me like he’s already won. I should’ve kept my guard up. Instead, I moved in with him. And somewhere between the fake kisses and the real ones, I started falling. He’s intense, impossible, and suddenly everything I shouldn’t want. Then there were two pink lines. And everything implodes. This wasn’t supposed to be real. Now I’m pregnant with the bad boy's baby…

The audiobook will answer many questions of a woman at various stages of pregnancy. You will learn about the tests and examinations needed and understand how the fetus develops. You will find information on how to prepare for pregnancy, how to eat right, and what are some special sets of exercises for pregnant women. Of course, pregnancy and the birth of a baby are the brightest periods in the life of every woman and her loved ones. However, if you consider these periods as a complete holiday, you'll encounter great disappointment.

Pregnancy is a profound journey. Navigating it while working—from figuring out how to tell your boss you’re pregnant to squeezing in doctors’ appointments between meetings, all while working even harder to prove yourself—can be a push and pull between a desire for privacy and the need for support. The good news is, it’s possible to thrive in both spaces. Carry Strong offers a new approach that will transform your pregnancy years at work from something to “get through” into a career opportunity to embrace with confidence.

Dave Barry exposes natural childbirth for what it is: a pop phenomenon of the 1960's that, along with paisley bell-bottoms and creative sideburns, deserves a rest. His new book gives parents-to-be the hard facts they need. He examines the new federal law requiring prospective fathers to free themselves from their self-made macho prison - to laugh, cry, love and just generally behave like certified wimps.

His cruelty exposed my darkest secret. His obsession might be my undoing. Harper Wood never wanted attention, especially not from Grayson Robinson, the campus Alpha who thrives on tormenting her. A cruel prank at a frat party exposes Harper's most shameful secret—her rare omega lactation condition—turning her humiliation into a twisted game Grayson refuses to stop playing. Forced into proximity through a hazing ritual, Harper becomes Grayson's fake girlfriend, trapped by his possessive claim. But as his brutal dominance shifts from mocking to something darker, Harper's hatred battles ...

Research shows that "normal" infant sleep is not what most experts claim it is. In fact, many of today's sleep "problems" with young babies and children predominantly occur in the developed world. In Why Your Baby's Sleep Matters, renowned gentle parenting expert Sarah Ockwell-Smith demonstrates how nurturing babies at night helps their brain development, and covers the topics every parent of a new baby will need to know about, including naps, SIDS, night weaning, and coping with your own exhaustion - and even dealing with advice and criticism from others.

She went in with a mission—but he wants her on her knees, marked, and begging for more. Maren I was trained to seduce, infiltrate, and kill—not to feel. But walking into the Crimson Court as a courtesan, I didn’t expect General Urzak Ironmaw to be this brutal. This dominant. This obsessed. Every look, every command pushes me closer to the edge. I'm here to steal the Iron Heart and walk away. But the deeper I get, the more I forget who’s seducing who—and the more I wonder if I want to be caught. Urzak Maren says she’s here to serve, but her eyes tell a different story. She’s ...

The two-time Newbery Honor winner Gary D. Schmidt delivers the shattering story of Joseph, a father at 13 who has never seen his daughter, Jupiter. After spending time in a juvenile facility, he’s placed with a foster family on a farm in rural Maine. Here Joseph, damaged and withdrawn, meets 12-year-old Jack, who narrates the account of the troubled, passionate teen who wants to find his baby at any cost. In this riveting novel, two boys discover the true meaning of family and the sacrifices it requires.

You watched with anticipation and awe as the test strip changed from white to pink, and thus began the awesome adventure of becoming a mother. Whether you're filled with elation, trepidation, or a combination of both, Chicken Soup for the Expectant Mother's Soul will offer you inspiration as you prepare for this exciting, life changing event!

Mira fled a life of captivity, only to find herself lost in the wilderness—until three alphas found her and brought her into their world. Ethan is her protector, steady and unyielding. Asher is the light in the darkness, making her laugh when she thought she never could. And Liam, the strategist, sees her strength even when she can’t. Together, they are more than she ever dared hope for, but trusting them might be the biggest gamble of her life. Ethan knew from the moment he saw Mira that she was meant to be theirs. Asher saw the fire in her spirit, and Liam understood the risks her ...

When we talk about pregnancy, we too often end up talking clinically and sentimentally. Pregnancy is medical details and a whirl of emotions. It is vitamins and baby showers and feelings. But it is so much more. In Showing, Agnes Howard takes us beyond clinical reductionism and fluffy sentimentality to show us how to take pregnancy seriously as hard but important work. It is not just a bodily process, she argues, but an active work of care - one that underscores the generosity and mutual dependence we all require in order to live.

Your journey into parenthood has already begun. This book is a roadmap that tells you where you are, how long it takes to reach the finish line, and what happens in between. It helps to eliminate the anxieties that will inevitably accompany you into this brave new world.

Lila didn’t expect to find sanctuary in the arms of three rugged lumberjacks when she fled her captors. Gabe, Tate, and Rory are everything she doesn’t dare hope for: protectors, lovers, and the family she’s never had. But as her past hunts her down, the connection they’ve forged is tested by secrets, danger, and the primal urges that tie them together. Gabe has always been a protector, but Lila awakens a part of him he never knew existed. With Tate’s playful charm and Rory’s quiet intensity, the three alphas vow to keep Lila safe and make her theirs. Yet, as their world ...

Aria Silverpine has always felt like a curse—my body, my family’s secrets, and the fires that seem to follow us. But when three alpha firefighters walk into my quiet library, they bring more than safety. Kael’s authority steadies me, Thorne’s curiosity challenges me, and Jace’s reckless charm ignites something I’ve been afraid to feel. Their touch awakens me, their love consumes me, and their strength promises a future where my secret isn’t a curse but a gift. Kael Silverpine’s fires are more than just flames—they’re part of a mystery that’s tearing this town apart. ...

Staying active during pregnancy and the postpartum period has vast physical and mental health benefits, but it’s also a subject that’s fraught with fear, myths, and misinformation. We’re told by doctors to exercise, but we’re not given the tools with which to do so. Enter: The Bump Plan, by personal trainer, pre-and-postnatal exercise specialist and mother of two, Hollie Grant.

Elen The last thing a girl wants when she’s wearing sweatpants and no makeup is to meet the man of her dreams. But that’s exactly what happens when I’m drowning my sorrows in a bar after a break up. The gorgeous Kane proves to be the perfect gentleman, much to my disappointment and eternal embarrassment after I throw myself at him. He looks after me all night when I pass out from my medication-and-alcohol-induced coma. And in the morning, he’s gone before I wake, leaving me with just his phone number. I’m not going to call him. I’m too ashamed, and besides, he told me last night...

From sleepless nights and swollen feet to back ace and birth plans, I'm Going to Be a Dad! provides pregnancy advice and guidance to address and relieve all those stresses a first-time dad faces.

An indispensable guide to the revolutionary advances in pregnancy and childbirth. After decades of research into how babies develop in the womb, Susan J. Fisher, PhD, shares her expert advice to empower expecting parents. Complete with helpful illustrations, practical tips, and the essential questions to ask health-care providers, here is everything you need to take charge of your health and your baby’s.

She was captured to be broken—but he claimed her to make her burn. Riven I was supposed to be another body in the arena, a human meant to bleed, to submit, to entertain. But I never broke—not for the Chainmaster, not for the crowds, and not for the massive orc forced to take me in front of them. Brakkar is brutal, scarred, and terrifying… but he didn’t hurt me. He protected me. Held me. Burned for me. I swore I’d use him to escape. I never expected to fall. Brakkar I’ve killed for survival. Fucked for show. Bled for the crowd. But the moment they threw Riven at my feet, ...