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After the tragic death of her beloved, Hester Aspinall vowed never to be ruled by her passions again. Still, she is drawn to her landlord, handsome adventurer Thomas Ramsay - but she doesn't fool herself that a man of his station would look twice at a poor tailor's sister. With the sea for a mistress, Thomas has no intention of entering into matrimony. And yet, he can't get the plain-spoken and desirable Hester out of his mind, even though she's never tried to secure his attentions as other women do.

L.A. Theatre Works presents Five Short Stories by Women: A quintet of tales from some of America’s most distinguished female authors.

Written by the ancient Indian philosopher Vatsyayana sometime between the first and sixth centuries A.D., the Kama Sutra is literally translated as "Aphorisms on Love". It is intended as a manual for not only love and intimacy but also a treatise on the politics and customs of relationships between men and women. The Kama Sutra, while sought after for its instruction on sexual positions, is much more than just a guide for lovemaking. Presented here is the classic translation by Sir Richard Francis Burton.

In a literary career of almost 50 years, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman (1852 - 1930) wrote 15 collections of short stories, 16 novels, one play, and eight volumes of prose and poetry for children. Her most memorable writing occurs in the genre of short fiction. The short story The Cat is about an old man and a cat who share a dwelling and keep each other company through a long cold winter. The character of the cat is anthropomorphized in an interesting way, and elicits more empathy than the human.

If you are ready to get back to that work-life you loved, Positivity Influencer Rita Ernst advocates you stop waiting and generate it yourself. Since 2020, Rita has leveraged her expertise in organizational psychology to craft solutions for business owners and staff members that break through the hostility while restoring pride, teamwork, and profits. Through her ground-breaking training and lessons, she reveals how to intentionally cultivate positive thoughts and behaviors instead of automatically reacting from the trappings of a depleting cycle of frustration and discontent.

Mindy Solomon absolutely has to leave Miami. Florida is bad for her head and her hair. She dreams of a dancing career on Broadway and moves to New York, but after a string of failures and mishaps, she realizes that she needs to rethink her grand plan. Finding herself spending way too much time in the comedy club where her future ex-boyfriend works, she nervously goes up onstage one night. People laugh. Not in the places where Mindy thought they would laugh, but hey, it's a start.

Uma jovem viúva. Um guerreiro escocês fascinante. Duas vidas transformadas pelo amor e por uma paixão avassaladora. Quando Lady Johanna soube que estava viúva, ela prometeu que jamais se casaria novamente. Com apenas dezesseis anos, ela já possuía uma força de vontade que impressionava a todos que enxergavam além de sua beleza avassaladora. Contudo, quando o Rei John ordenou que ela se casasse outra vez – e escolheu um noivo para ela – pareceu que a moça deveria se conformar com esse destino.

I'm not the kind of girl who expects happily ever after. In fact, I prefer my partners don't get too clingy. Don't get me wrong. I like a good night of loving, but beyond that, I’m happy to see them leave in the morning, without my number.

I've been on the trail of the local mob kingpin for months. I know his haunts, habits, and vices. The only thing I didn't know was how obsessed he was with me. Now, caught in his trap, I'm about to find out how far he and his local cop-on-the-take will go to keep me silent.

Learn about empathic abilities, what kind of empath you are, its role in life, and understanding the power of empathy.

Fleshfest is a festival of all things kink related. Amy takes Lucian up on his invitation to attend and finds herself completely out of her element. She wanted to get a glimpse into his world, but what she sees makes her unsure of whether she wants anything more to do with Lucian or his dominating lifestyle.

I stayed out of my father's business. His dirty money never mattered to me, so long as my trust fund was full of it. But now I've been kidnapped by his enemies and stuffed in a bag. The rough men who took me have promised to hurt me if I make a sound or try to run. I know, deep down, they are going to hurt me no matter what I do. Now I'm cuffed to their bed. Will I ever see the light of day again?

When there really did seem to be more stars in Hollywood than in heaven, Hollywood Stage had them performing films as radio plays - on the sponsor's dime, of course. Classic films now become audiobooks, with many featuring the original stars from way back when. Here's Only Angels Have Wings starring Cary Grant and Rita Hayworth.

Anna can’t believe it: Stephen proposed to her on a plane to Rome! She has no other choice but to refuse - after all, she is only 19 and not ready to commit yet. They are actually on their way to a wedding, and in order to return the favor to the bride’s family, Anna sets out in search of a specific kind of pastry that the groom’s parents would like to have. Matteo has just flunked his most important football game qualification. As he notices Anna in a bakery trying to find the “struffoli” without knowing a word of Italian, he offers to help.

Amy is completely torn up from her relationship with Lucian. One minute he seems like he's actually interested in her. The next he acts like she's nothing but a plaything to him. Amy can't handle it anymore, and she decides to take a stand. The outcome is unexpected, and Amy finds herself wandering further into Lucian's world than she ever imagined she'd go.

How difficult can it be to resist one excessively hot dom? Amy knew she put her job on the line when she slept with Lucian Reddick, but somehow her weakness paid off in spades. Now she'll be working side by side with the handsome surgeon to help redecorate his mansion. With her heart at stake, Amy swears she's going to keep their relationship strictly professional from now on.

Delve into the depths of terror with "Sinister," an anthology curated by Ink & Quill Press that will haunt your dreams and awaken your darkest fears. In this audio, lies fifteen bone-chilling stories, each a twisted masterpiece crafted by a diverse array of talented authors. From supernatural horrors to psychological thrillers, "Sinister" explores every corner of the macabre landscape.

Amy is fed up with Lucian's games. Determined to put the final nail in the coffin of their strange relationship, she does the one thing that she knows will end them forever.

Max, a young boy who dreams of going "where no one would bother him," wants to travel to the moon. But how will he get there? Perhaps his great-uncle, Professor Boggle, who is always inventing weird and wonderful things, can help? Or his clever computer, Caracatus? Humphrey, the Professor's talking cat, doesn't think so, but happens to be on board the spaceship when Max accidentally sets off into outer space. It's a dangerous trip. What will he find when he gets there? It couldn't be aliens, could it?

Are you someone who likes to do spirituality in a DIY fashion? If yes, this is the guide for you. It's an eight-week guide on the exact steps I use to create the life I desire, and so can you. All you need to do is follow the steps, rinse, and repeat. The steps are easy to follow and implement, if you're willing to work. Focus is 80% on anything you want to take on and get a good grip on understanding. This guide is a foundational start for anyone wishing to change their life into a new reality.