Pregnancy Relationships

My hot secretary used me to push her ex away. It backfired. Making her ex jealous was one thing. Showing her off to my own family was another. My snooty folks hated her. And that brought us closer. It made this fake arrangement a little more real. Very real. And it also made working with her awkward. Very awkward. But the worst part was when she disappeared and then showed up with a baby bump. I was about to be a father. And I was determined to make my former fake fiancee...my wife.

You have a newborn, so sleep is impossible, right? Wrong! In the womb, babies sleep up to 20 hours per day. Clearly newborns don't need to be "trained" how to sleep-they know how, and they've had plenty of practice. So why do most parents have trouble getting their newborns to sleep? Elizabeth Pantley, a world-renowned expert on children's sleep, created this guide to explain the ways we unintentionally prevent an infant's natural sleep to occur, and to teach us the simple but powerful ways to maximize our newborn's naps and nighttime sleep.

He bought me, chained me, but nothing prepared me for the beast who now claims me. Zivra They sold me as a prize to the highest bidder—Korvax, a minotaur warlord with a savage reputation. He’s monstrous, relentless, and intent on breaking me. Yet each brutal touch ignites desires I never knew existed. My mind screams for freedom, but my traitorous heart yearns to surrender completely to the beast whose darkness matches my own. Korvax She’s mine by right of purchase, a beautiful, defiant treasure I intend to tame. Zivra fights me at every turn, her fiery resistance fueling my obsession...

We are expecting! The 20th anniversary edition of this thoroughly updated and revised parenting classic remains the most informative and reassuring book for expectant fathers everywhere. In addition to sharing the wisdom of the ages, Armin A. Brott, Mr. Dad, presents new insights into the emotional, financial, and physical - yes, physical - effects of impending parenthood on men.

A groundswell of women are taking back their pregnancies and childbirth and embracing a natural way. Genevieve Howland, the woman behind the enormously popular Mama Natural blog and YouTube channel, has created an inspiring, fun, and informative guide that demystifies natural pregnancy and walks Mom through the process one week at a time.

Strengthening your own foundation is one of the very best beginnings you can give your child. In The Mindful Mom-to-Be, doula and pregnancy coach Lori Bregman guides you in your journey toward motherhood by empowering you to find what works best for you and your baby. In addition to concrete, prescriptive health information, including nutritional advice, natural remedies, developmental milestones, and techniques for labor, she offers simple and enjoyable spiritual and emotional exercises to help you prepare for motherhood.

Count down your pregnancy day by day with advice from a team of experts for every stage of your baby's development. Including advice on non-invasive prenatal testing and ways to adapt special diets during pregnancy, The Day-by-Day Pregnancy Book provides a comprehensive look at every week of pregnancy. From early fetal development to how your hormones prepare you for birth, Q&As with experts and moms will help put your mind at ease.

Tara Blair Ball thought she had it all: a handsome husband, beautiful infant twins, and a great house in the suburbs. But then came a discovery that worked just like a grenade lofted into the middle of her superficially serene life: her husband had been secretly abusing drugs for years, he had a secret card, and he'd embezzled from his job. After trying to work things out and having two devastating miscarriages, she'd then commit her own great betrayal: having an affair. Told with suspense, humor, and unflinching honesty, The Beginning of the End captures the agonies and joys of one ...

A DIRTY DOZEN OF TABOO TRYSTS AND FORBIDDEN FLINGS! Whether it's with your neighbor, tutor, nurse or boss, sex just feels better when you're doing it with someone you shouldn't be. Sometimes that POWER DYNAMIC is the only thing that can get you going… Included books: - Suckle Me Dry - Accidental Preggo Slut - My Coach Took My Cherry and Then Filled My Womb! - Suckling His Neighbor - Hucow Nurse - Volunteer Hucow - DEMANDING to Get Bumped - Neighbor's Pregnancy Games - PREGNANT to Pay My Rent - SEEDED by My Gardener - Put a Baby in Me, Professor! - Knocked Up Nun: Preggo by Her Priest "...

When award-winning economist Emily Oster was a mom-to-be herself, she evaluated the data behind the accepted rules of pregnancy, and discovered that most are often misguided and some are just flat-out wrong. Debunking myths and explaining everything from the real effects of caffeine to the surprising dangers of gardening, Expecting Better is the book for every pregnant woman who wants to enjoy a healthy and relaxed pregnancy—and the occasional glass of wine.

A raucous sea dragon festival, one too many drinks, and a roaring beach bonfire are ingredients for trouble, just like misunderstandings and dueling personalities can lead to an unplanned, flash-in-the-pan affair—especially when dragon magic is involved. When omega Istil gets too close to the flames, he’s swept off his feet by Ari, the frustratingly handsome alpha healer with whom he always seems to clash. Their accidental tryst should have marked the start and finish of their intimate relationship, but when a medical crisis puts Istil back under Ari’s watch, the alpha dragon's keen ...

Keeping the trademark month-by-month format that allows parents to take the potentially overwhelming first year one step at a time, First Year is easier to listen to and new-family friendlier than ever - packed with even more practical tips, realistic advice, and relatable, accessible information than before. Illustrations are new, too.

The second edition of Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy dives into the nitty-gritty of motherhood by touching on topics like getting pregnant, using medications safely, proper meal planning and exercise, making important pregnancy decisions, and building beneficial lifestyle habits to help protect the health of your little one. The book features a 40-week pregnancy calendar, where moms-to-be can track their baby's progress, as well as find a thorough analysis of weekly changes to expect over the course of their pregnancy.

Now a USA Today Bestseller! TOP 10 AMAZON BESTSELLER! #1 in Romantic Comedy #1 in Billionaire Romance I’ve been a lot of things. A brother. An athlete. A s-x god. A fake boyfriend? That’s a new one. I’ve never seen her before in my life. There I was, minding my own business at the hotel bar, when she walked up and asked me to pretend to be her boyfriend. She’d introduce me to her overbearing parents. I’d fawn over her for a few minutes, plant a goodbye kiss on her cheek, and walk away with an extra twenty dollars in my pocket. Seemed simple enough. But she had no idea the random ...

They threw me to the alphas, expecting submission—but I'll burn their world down first... Tessa They dragged me from the rebellion, stripped away my freedom, and tossed me into Omega Academy, a twisted place built to break omegas. But they’ve underestimated me. Cade, Liam, Dante—they think they can force my surrender, control me, dominate me. They crave submission, obedience, and something darker I refuse to give. I'm fire and fury, defiance in flesh, and I'll tear this cage apart from the inside—even if it means playing a dangerous game where my body betrays me at every turn. Cade ...

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 ...

I agreed to be my grumpy boss’s fake wife for a year, not the mother of his child. I was at an all time low. My dad's passing, six jobless months and spiraling debts. Plus, local thugs breathing down my neck for money, I didn’t have. Enter Seth, my boss. A gorgeous, driven, billionaire bad boy. The total opposite of me. Yet every cell of my body responds to him. He had 72 hours left to get married or loose the family business. He offered me a way out of my mess. I said yes. Agreeing to share his bed without realizing I would yearn for his touch, his kisses, his dirty talk whispered in ...

One wild night in Vegas and now she's my wife…I don't even know her name. From the outside looking in it seems as if my life is perfect. I have light blue eyes and a lot of Money. Understatement. How about billionaire? Check. Exotic cars. Mansion, maids, and butler. Gorgeous women throwing themselves at me. Check, check and check. The only problem is having someone to share it with. Someone I want to be with. This bougie life comes with expectations of a perfect model trophy wife. Especially when it comes to my parents. My mom is always setting me up on these blind dates. But that girl is...

"I'm not picking up a heartbeat." These are the most dreaded words an expectant mother can hear. As joy and anticipation dissolve into confusion and grief, painful questions refuse to go away: Why me? Did I do something wrong? How will this affect my ability to have a family? What do I say to my children without scaring them? With the warmth and compassion of a Licensed Professional Counselor and writing as a mother who has suffered the loss of a baby and a 16-year-old son, Pam Vredevelt offers sound answers and advice.

She survived shipwreck and pirates, but can she survive the monster who claims her? Selena I wake up drowning, saltwater choking me, my world crashing down in flames and waves. This wasn’t how it was supposed to end—captured by a savage orc pirate, Gothrak, whose tusks promise pain and dark pleasure. Every defiance I throw at him ignites his hunger. I despise him, yet my traitorous body aches for the brutal way he claims me. I must escape, but something deep and twisted inside me doesn’t want to leave him. Gothrak She fights like a beast, curses like a sailor, and fucks like a dream. ...