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As a scientist, Sherlock Holmes would have certainly been familiar with the famous dictum attributed to Aristotle: Nature abhors a vacuum. In that same vein, fans of the Great Detective must look at 1885 and 1886 and see a somewhat similar void. Conan Doyle set no cases during those years; in fact, if you believe Doyle, Holmes and Watson remained inactive for a period of some 30 months.

Terry loves hanging out with his best pal Todd, who doesn’t give him a hard time about being totally submissive to his cheating wife. Terry loves how his buddy pays extra attention to him, ditching his work pals to take him to sporting events and spending time together at the gym. He’s surprised when Todd exposes himself one night in his truck but gives in to his curiosity to explore what it would feel like to please his pal. What starts as a sexy secret between two close friends quickly turns into an obsession. Terry can’t stop thinking about being with men and visits a local glory ...

Large language models (LLMs) and diffusion models such as ChatGPT and Stable Diffusion have unprecedented potential. Because they have been trained on all the public text and images on the internet, they can make useful contributions to a wide variety of tasks. And with the barrier to entry greatly reduced today, practically any developer can harness LLMs and diffusion models to tackle problems previously unsuitable for automation. With this book, you'll gain a solid foundation in generative AI, including how to apply these models in practice.

Being a prince may seem like a fairytale, but to me, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. That’s why I’m excited when I get permission from my uncle—the king of Norway—to go undercover as a student at an American college for a year. And I’m even more ecstatic to be selected for their football team. Soccer, I mean. The only problem? Farron, the team captain, dislikes me on sight. Determined to win him over, I start a charm offensive, but nothing works. He only hates me more.

Family is more than blood...and love has no shame. Indy is on the run from his mobster ex when he meets Noah and Josh...and starts on the journey that will bring him love and a chosen family. This box set contains all five audiobooks in the No Shame series, as well as bonus sections and exclusive, never-before-published deleted scenes.

Set in the late 1800s on a family farm in New South Wales, Australia, Joseph, a widowed father, faces the challenges of raising his three sons alone. Jacob and Jason struggle with the absence of a mother, while Jonah, the middle son, battles a severe speech impediment and learning difficulties. Their story parallels the biblical Jonah's, highlighting themes of faith and resilience as Jonah confronts adversity.

I don’t do emotions or romantic entanglements. My life is simple: I work hard and I play hard, with anyone willing. I’m not discriminatory. And then I go home…alone. Until my body decides to stop cooperating. Nothing is stirring anymore, and it scares me to death. While navigating this issue, support comes from an unlikely source. Ennio, my best friend’s little brother, is sweet and sassy but also stubborn in his decision to be there for me. He’s the vibrant glittery sunshine to my grumpy black heart.

I thought I was over it--over him. But eight years after he betrayed me, we're suddenly working for the same organization. It's impossible to be professional when all I can think about is how much I want to hurt him, make him suffer the way I suffered. And how much I want to completely wreck him, until he's a mess of pleasure and pain. I know I can't trust him. But no matter how hard I try, I can't stay away.

Dare has successfully saved his loved ones from the clutches of Malin Meadowbrook, reuniting his family in the safety of Independent Territory. Now, after long planning and preparation, he and his forces are ready to mount their most audacious strike against the Shalin Grand Consortium yet. Not at the shady businesses and criminal organizations it controls, as they have previously, but at the very heart of its power: Its financial might. If they succeed they'll bring Malin and his shadow empire toppling down, vulnerable enough that victory might finally be within reach. But in doing so they...

Will refused to admit to the HR lady at Radical Interactive that he'd never played their debut virtual reality MMORPG The Realm. With the company's failed attempt at entering the gaming industry, they switched their sights to focus on smaller scale educational programs. Being a beta tester for Radical Interactive was not the dream job that Will had envisioned, but he had hoped it would get his foot in the door to one day becoming a graphic designer for the company. He never realized that he was literally signing his life away.

Embarking on a non-monogamous relationship can be a daunting experience, opening old wounds that cause anxiety, fear and confusion, something Lola Phoenix knows about all too well. In this all-you-need-to-know guide to exploring non-monogamy, polyamory and open relationships, Lola draws upon their years of experience in giving advice and being non-monogamous to provide guidance for every stage of your journey, helping you to prioritise your mental health and well being along the way.

A Terry le encanta pasar tiempo con su mejor amigo Todd, quien no le molesta que sea totalmente sumiso con su esposa infiel. A Terry le encanta cómo su amigo le presta especial atención, dejando de lado a sus compañeros de trabajo para llevarlo a eventos deportivos y pasando tiempo juntos en el gimnasio. Se sorprende cuando Todd se expone una noche en su camioneta, pero cede a su curiosidad para explorar cómo se sentiría complacer a su amigo. Lo que comienza como un secreto sexy entre dos amigas cercanas se convierte rápidamente en una obsesión. Terry no puede dejar de pensar en ...

After my medical discharge from the Army due to a brain injury, I’ve had to reinvent myself. Not easy when I can’t even remember what I ate for breakfast. Or the hot, older guy I went home with. Oops. When I run into him a second time and hit him up as if we’ve never met before, Jarek’s a little insulted. I can’t exactly blame him. But when he learns my memory is shit, he seems flattered I’ve picked him up twice.

Dare and his forces have won great victories against the Shalin Grand Consortium. With the criminal empire weakened, kingdoms across the continent have banded together to eradicate it from within their borders. All that remains is to defeat the last holdouts and, most importantly, capture Malin Meadowbrook and the Consortium's other leaders. Although that's easier said than done, when the gnome kingpin has turned paranoia into an art form and invested untold fortunes into creating a hidden stronghold only he knows the location of. Dare may lead this shadow war, but with Adventurer's Eye ...

Dare has assembled a party to tackle his first raid dungeon, the elvish ruins he discovered in the Gadris Mountains south of Nirim Manor. Thanks to his Adventurer's Eye he knows it should be easier than the raid rated monster he fought previously. Which is good because even with the reputation boost of his newly gained knighthood, as a largely unknown leader the party he's been able to gather is nowhere near the size of the average raid. The dangers of the dungeon will be but one challenge he faces as his past calls to him. It's been a year since he started his new life on Collisa, a year ...

Being with Carter has given Micah freedom and care he never experienced before. He’s blossomed, feeling finally like himself, be it in lace, makeup, or onesies. His daddy is with him every step of the way, making sure he feels loved. Together, they explore even more in the world of age play. Carter never thought he’d find another boy to care for, but then he met Micah. It’s time to embrace his future with his partner, care for him, and pamper him because that’s what a daddy does. And if it involves making more permanent commitments? Maybe it’s time to take the leap.

Dare has faced many dangerous enemies since the start of his new life on Collisa. Through quick thinking, decisive action, and the help of friends he's always been able to best them at his current level. This time is different. His foe is Malin Meadowbrook, leader of the Shalin Grand Consortium. A criminal empire so powerful and entrenched that it rules the continent from the shadows. Kingdoms bow before its machinations, and all who know of its existence fear its wrath. If Dare is to have any hope of rescuing the loved ones Malin took from him and securing a peaceful future for his family,...

Step into a world of dark fantasy, where a dragon lays claim to a naive prince, an evil prince wrestles with his morality with the help of a phoenix, and a demon finds a pretty young thief to draw into his shadows.

A monster horde descends on Terana Province, threatening the town and Dare's family at Nirim Manor. He's joined the strongest guards and adventurers available to face the threat, but even the mustered strength of the province might not be enough. Even worse, monsters are only the most immediate threat to his family. He's made a powerful enemy in his struggle to protect his loved ones: Sir Ollivan Harling, nephew to the Duke of Bastion. They're all waiting tensely for the other shoe to drop if the man finally makes a move. Dare will need to be stronger and more cunning than in any challenge ...

Brad feels nothing but shame about himself. Shame about his sexual needs, about his reputation, about his medical problem no one knows about. No one, except his best friend Charlie, but no matter what feelings Brad may have for him, he’s not going there. Charlie deserves so much better, and Brad desperately needs something not even Charlie can provide.