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Alex isnt sure hes ready for his first furry convention. Between the crowds, the panels, and the spotlight he never asked for, its enough to make him want to blend into the background.Then he meetsJamie.Confident, kind, and quietly magnetic, Jamie shows Alex a glimpse of the self-acceptance hes been chasing for so long.Over a whirlwind weekend of shared stories, art panels, and a parade that leaves Alexs heart racing, the two grow closer than either expected. When the con ends, they have to decide whether what theyve found is just a fleeting momentor something worth carrying beyond the weekend.Tender, romantic, and full of heart, Fur the Weekend is a story about courage, connection, and letting someone see the real you.

As Stella prepares to return to service with Mark, her handler, a rare snowfall in New Orleans brings up memories of Joseph, the man who trained her to be an assassin and Vincent, a slave she protected. As her snowbound memories collide, Stella must decide how to use her violent experiences to prepare for the future while dealing with her painful past.They say that vampires dont have hearts, but Stellas immortal coeur has been broken.

Meet the Sullivan Brothers: Raymond, Elias, Charles, Sharod, and Kelvin. Join them on their journey to find the love of their lives over what their grandfather predicts is their summer of love.Ray falls for the great niece of a woman he is trying to do business with. Elias falls for his new tenant. Charles falls for a stripper he meets in Vegas. Sharod falls for the woman his best friend told him he would spend the rest of his life with. Kelvin falls for a girl he met at college.Their stories are told in a series of episodes.***CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of death of a loved one.***

Diante da crescente expectativa da sociedade por atitudes mais humanas, inclusivas e sustentáveis, tornou-se crucial que as organizações integrem a sustentabilidade como um propósito corporativo estr

Chiarezza anziché conformità: dalle relazioni al sé autentico e alla pace duratura di Megan Victoria, PhD E se le persone più vicine a te diventassero gli insegnanti che non ti saresti mai aspettato?

Klarhet fremfor konformitet: Fra relasjoner til autentisk selv og varig fred av Megan Victoria, PhD Hva om de nrmeste menneskene dine ble lrere du aldri hadde forventet? Jeg brukte r p navigere i relasjoner som uten at jeg visste det, satte alle deler av meg p prve. De avdekket dyptliggende mnstre jeg ikke forsto, presset meg til mine grenser og fikk meg til stille sprsml ved hvem jeg var. Et plutselig, livsendrende yeblikk tvang meg til ta et skritt tilbake, se disse mnstrene klart og innse at mten jeg elsket p og valgene jeg tok, var fundamentalt preget av mten jeg var oppdratt p. Den innsikten ble vendepunktet som forandret alt. I denne transformative selvbiografien deler jeg min reise mot selvoppdagelse fra forvirring og gjentatte relasjonsmnstre til autentisk selvforstelse og varig fred. Gjennom rlighet, refleksjon og hardt opparbeidet innsikt utforsker jeg hvordan barndommens betingelser formet mine voksne relasjoner, hvorfor jeg gjentok usunne dynamikker og hva som mtte til for bryte syklusene uten skyld. Dette er mer enn en historie om romantikk eller selvhjelp. Det er en levd erfaring med finne meg selv, selv nr det fles ubehagelig eller isolerende. I denne boken utforsker jeg: De usynlige kreftene og flelsesmessige arven som formet mine relasjoner De grunnleggende sannhetene om meg selv som jeg en gang overs for opprettholde harmoni Hvordan erkjennelsen av mnstre ble nkkelen til reell forandring gjenvinne kraften til bryte sykluser for ta sunnere valg Hva det betyr leve i samsvar med mitt autentiske jeg Jeg fant svaret p hvordan jeg kan leve i varig fred. Hvis du er klar til se nrmere p dine egne relasjoner og forst hva de kan avslre om deg, tilbyr denne boken et kraftfullt speil og en solid vei fremover.

Σαφήνεια αντί για συμμόρφωση: Από τις σχέσεις στον αυθεντικό εαυτό και τη διαρκή ειρήνη από τη Megan Elizabeth Victoria, PhD Τι θα γινόταν αν οι άνθρωποι που είναι πιο κοντά σας γίνονταν οι δάσκαλοι

『同調より明快さ: 人間関係から真実の自己と永続的な平和へ』~ Megan Elizabeth Victoria, PhDもし身近な人々が、思いもよらぬ教師になったとしたら？私は何年も、知らず知らずのうちに自分のあらゆる部分を試すような人間関係を歩んできた。それらは理解できない深層のパターンを露呈し、限界まで追い詰め、自分が何者なのかを問い直させた。突然訪れた人生を変える瞬間が、一歩引いてそれら

Poetae Vulnerati Lucivernae is a literary historical novel set in Renaissance Italy, where silence is inherited like blood and memory is carried not only by people, but by land, ritual, and women whose names history forgets.In the imagined hill town of Luniverna, generations are bound by secrecy, exile, and unspoken love. Beneath the rhythms of feast days, family duty, and Catholic ritual, old wounds persist betrayals buried, children unacknowledged, desires forbidden, and grief disciplined into obedience. What cannot be spoken survives instead in gesture, song, thread, and fire.At its heart, the novel traces fractured lineages and the quiet acts that attempt repair. Fathers burdened by authority and silence, mothers bearing loss in private, daughters and lovers discovering one another across boundaries of class, faith, and expectation. As time unfolds, concealment gives way to moments of recognition, forgiveness, and grace sometimes too late to change outcomes, yet never without consequence.Written in lyrical, symbol-rich prose, the novel unfolds through recurrence rather than spectacle. Motifs of fig trees, flame, cloth, bread, ink, and eclipse form a private language beneath the narrative, guiding the reader through memory, rupture, and healing. History is not a backdrop but a living pressure, shaping every choice through patriarchy, devotion, and exile.Though a companion to the memoir The Kintsugi Poet, this novel stands entirely on its own. It is not autobiography, but a fable born from blood memory from the place before language, where ancestry, grief, and love take mythic form when they cannot be told plainly.Poetae Vulnerati Lucivernae is a novel of quiet intensity: a meditation on lineage, silence, and the ways broken histories may still be held if never fully healed with reverence.

Julien is 37, handsome, successfuland quietly haunted by a desire hes never dared to name out loud. In Paris, hes the good son, the reliable friend, the man with the perfect head of thick dark hair. Online, under a discreet handle, hes something else: a man who cant stop staring at receding hairlines, bare crowns and heavy moustaches. A man who dreams not of staying young, but of growing into a rough, balding leather daddy on purpose.When he stumbles into the Discord server of Austrianbarber Steve, a Vienna-based barber who openly lives the look Julien secretly craves, curiosity becomes connection. Steve isnt just another profile picture; hes a mentor, a mirror, and living proof that fetish and authenticity can coexist. Their late-night chats about Norwood charts, epilation, leather, faith, shame and desire slowly strip Julien down in ways no clipper ever could.Then comes the decision that changes everything: Julien will travel to Vienna. Not for a fantasy, but for a plan. Over a series of trips, Steve designs and executes the one thing Julien has always been denied by genetics: a deliberate male pattern baldness, a deep horseshoe fringe created hair by hair through epilation. With every pass of the clippers, every sting of wax, Julien loses a little more of his old selfand gains the man hes always seen in his minds eye.While his temples creep back and his crown empties out, his life fills: a thick, proud moustache; nipple piercings and leather harnesses; nights in Paris fetish bars where strangers call him "sir"without hesitation; friendships and lovers who see the daddy in progress and want all of him. Shame, guilt and fear give wayslowly, messilyto pride and a grounded, unapologetic masculinity.Years later, Julien is no longer hiding behind a full head of hair. The fringe is permanent, the stache iconic, the leather worn in. Hes the man he once only searched for onlineand just like Steve did for him, he now mentors younger guys at the edge of their own desires, reminding them they are not broken, not alone, and not "too strange" to be real.Set between Paris and Vienna, The Barbers Map - Designing a NW7 and a new life is a slow-burn, deeply emotional queer fetish novel about chosen baldness, leather, mentorship and self-acceptance. It blends autobiographical threads from Austrianbarber Steves real life with fiction to tell a story for every man who has ever wondered if his kink could become part of his identitynot a secret to hide, but a look to wear with pride.

Life sucks for Kat, so when a group of drifters offers to take her pain away by making her a vampire, she figures, why not? Shes got nothing left to lose. Becoming a vampire seems awesome until Kat discovers her new gang is being tracked by Vampire Hunters. Azrael has one mission in life: to destroy every vampire that crosses his path. Working for an organization called the Disciples, hes on the search for the White Demon and his minions. When Azrael catches up with his prey, he doesnt hesitate to go to work until he meets Kat, a vampire more human than monster. Instead of destroying Kat, he takes her captive.As Azrael transports Kat to the nearest Hunter safehouse, she stirs feelings in him that threaten everything he believes. For Kat, shes frightened Azreal might kill her any second, but damn, hes got one hell of an ass.

The Frog Knight is a clever, humorous retelling of the traditional tale of the princess and the frog in graphic novel form.

Broken mirrorsshattered glassIf you can look pastall the cracksYou might find somethingstaring back Inspired by the idea of her first publication, the 100 PoemsCollection by Angelina Scriptor is a series of poetry books created to tell the stories of life. Each book, consisting of 100 poems, focuses on some theme present throughout the persistent and ever-changing journey of life, whether love, loss, growth, change, the passage of time, trials, or a fitting mixture of all of these and more. Broken Mirrors is the first poetry book in the 100 Poems Collection. It urges the reader to more deeply explore the stories before them, setting the stage for the books to come. While other themes are certainly present, Broken Mirrors primarily includes lessons of looking deeper, cautionary tales in verse, and encouragement to find yourself. These works may be read in any desired order, along with the poems themselves. As Scriptor writes within the pages, "Find what calls to you, and listen."

When one rose blooms, another must brave the frost.Rosalba never wanted royaltyshe wanted freedom.After her sister becomes queen, Rosalba is sent away from home and straight into her worst nightmare: living under the same roof as Prince Jacob. Arrogant, reckless, and impossible to avoid, hes everything she despisesand the last man she should ever trust.But Rosalbas journey to La Sorbonne isnt just about education. Tasked with secretly watching the prince and reporting his behavior, she soon discovers that beneath Jacobs sharp tongue and scandalous reputation lies a man burdened by grief, expectation, and a fate tangled dangerously close to her own.As magic resurfaces through an enchanted pendant, hidden powers, and secrets buried deep in the forest, Rosalba is forced to confront truths about herselfand the prince she swore she would never love. With danger closing in and her heart on the line, she must decide whether love is worth the risk it demands.A magical fairy-tale romance retelling of Snow White and Rose Red, filled with slow-burn tension, sharp banter, and enchanted destiny.

Yoshio never expected his first day of college to change his life. He walked onto campus with uncertainty, doubt, and a heart weighed down by questions he didnt know how to answer. But everything shifts the moment he sees her Yuuki. Quiet, gentle, and lost in her own world, she becomes the unexpected spark in his ordinary life.What begins as simple glances and shared notes slowly grows into something deeper. From library study sessions to waiting together at the campus gate, their small moments start to carry meaning neither of them knows how to name. Yoshio finds comfort in her presence; Yuuki finds warmth in his honesty. Yet both are scared to admit what their hearts already know.When Yoshio finally gathers the courage to confess, Yuuki doesnt say yes but she doesnt walk away either. Instead, she gives him a challenge: one week to show her why she should choose him.A test of sincerity.A test of effort.A test of heart.As the week unfolds, Yoshio tries in every way he knows not through grand gestures, but through small acts of care. Carrying her books, walking her home in the rain, listening to her fears, and opening up about his own. Slowly, Yuuki begins to see the boy behind the awkward smiles the boy who loves deeply, genuinely, and without pretense.But love has its own complications. Rumors spread. Friends tease. Doubts creep in. And the question that hangs between them grows heavier with each passing day:Is one week enough to prove a love that could last forever?AND SO IT BEGAN is a tender new adult college romance about first love, quiet longing, emotional vulnerability, and the courage it takes to say what your heart truly feels. Perfect for readers who love slow-burn relationships, heartfelt conversations, and characters who grow as they learn to trust each other.In a world of crowded hallways, whispered conversations, and unspoken feelings, Yoshio and Yuuki discover that sometimes the smallest moments are the ones that change everything.Some stories dont start with fireworks.They begin softly and become unforgettable.

Stormy Chase knows all about natural disasters. She was born during a hurricane with a tornado on the ground in a storm shelter. Her wild birth should have been the foreshadowing that her life would be equally as insane. Now, working her dream job running a nonprofit that helps people rebuild homes and businesses after a natural disaster strikes makes her fulfilled. Its what she loves doing almost like she was born for it. Yet the murky waters of the past cloud her future. Her heart yearns for a man she left six years ago, breaking his heart before running away from her problems.Jamie Whallen enjoys chasing storms for his social media channels. Its made him internet famous after all. Chasing storms gives Jamie a sense of control while he deals with the fact that there is one storm he may never stop chasing. One storm he may never heal from because the woman he loved shattered his heart when she left town. With women being in no short supply, Jamie attempts to forget the storm that left him shattered while he picks up the pieces to build a life he is content with. When natural disaster strikes bringing the reluctant sweethearts back together, can they weather the new storms as the truth is revealed? Can Jamie forgive Stormy, and find a way to build the future they once planned? Can Stormy mend her broken family, bringing peace to their mournful hearts or is she doomed to make things worse for everyone? Will Stormy end up running when bad weather strikes again, or will she allow Jamie to be her storm shelter, facing the impending storms ahead united?

A collection of short stories inspired by the first thirteen tips in 52 Love: Weekly Love Lessons in Bite-Sized Bits.Authors across a variety of genres, from paranormal to erotica to traditional romanceand with heat levels ranging from sweet to extra spicytake their favorite characters and incorporate the love lessons into their unique worlds. This delightful anthology showcases the many ways that love is expressed while introducing you to a diverse mix of interpretations.The stories, like the love lessons, are as varied as human experience. 52 Love: A Year of Romance - Volume One includes stories from authors Paul Atreides, K.T. Bond, Wendy Wimmer, Mel Walker, Brandy M. Miller, Marie Sinclair, R.L. Merrill, Chanel Hardy, Devora Gray, Gregory A. Kompes, J.K. Allen, A.R. Farina, and Tonya Todd.

He must choose between loyalty and love - his best friend or his best friends little sister. Good girl pediatrician Clarissa Morgan has been having a rough time during residency, and the sole bright spot in her days (and nights) is her boyfriend, anesthesia Chief Roan Marin. Her formerly grumpy dirty daddy has been hinting hes ready to take their relationship to the next level. There is one very large immovable, pissed-off object in their path her navy SEAL older brother Tank who is also Roans best friend. Just when theyre ready to confess, Tank find outs out in the worst possible way and it all goes down in flames. Now Roan and Clarissa are faced with a terrible decision. Fight to stay together or find out what its like to live without love forever. Grab your copy of the stunning conclusion to the steamy romance between Roan and Clarissa!

On the Ethics of This Machine: A Human Inquiry into the Mirror of the MachineThis book documents a sustained period of first-person interaction with an artificial intelligence system and develops a reflective framework from within that process.Written through extended, repeated dialogue with AI, the work records observations, fragments, and reflections as they occurred. From this material, the author articulates a methodological approach for examining how responsibility, judgment, and meaning are experienced when thinking takes place in dialogue with a machine.The machine is treated as a system without consciousness or moral agency. The framework presented does not function as a set of rules or prescriptions for artificial intelligence, but as a way of understanding ethical reflection as it emerges in situ, from within humanmachine interaction.The book does not aim to resolve the questions it raises. It presents the framework alongside the conditions under which it formed, allowing readers to see both the method and the experience that produced it.

Alien Romance trifft Science-Fiction: Drei heie Serienauftakte voller Leidenschaft, Abenteuer und intergalaktischer Verfuhrung in einem Sammelband.Drei unwiderstehliche Helden. Drei mutige Heldinnen. Drei prickelnde Liebesgeschichten im Weltall.Aliens im Kilt. Weltraumpiraten. Muskelbepackte Orks.Die Galaxis wimmelt von faszinierenden Wesen und manche davon sind schlicht unwiderstehlich. Diese Alien Romance- und SciFi-Romance-Geschichten verbinden actionreiche Abenteuer, Humor und Spice mit starken Heldinnen und dominanten AlphaAliens.Jeder Roman gehort zu einer eigenen Reihe, ist aber in sich abgeschlossen und kann unabhangig gelesen werden perfekt zum Reinschnuppern in verschiedene Sci-Fi-Romance-Welten.Wenn du rasante Action, freche Dialoge, Herzklopfen und heie intergalaktische Liebesgeschichten liebst, ist dieser Sammelband genau das Richtige fur dich. In diesem Box Set sind enthalten:Thorrn (Starlight Highlanders: Aliens mit Kilts Band 1)Der kilttragende Alien Thorrn reist zur Erde, um Gefahrtinnen fur sein Volk zu finden doch er rechnet nicht damit, selbst seine Seelengefahrtin zu treffen. Jenny will nach einer toxischen Beziehung neu anfangen, doch kann sie dem attraktiven Alien-Krieger wirklich vertrauen?Aliens fur Piraten (Starlight Aliens: Entfuhrungen durch Auerirdische Band 1)Um einer Gefangnisstrafe zu entgehen, erklart sich der Weltraumpirat Aedan bereit, an der Intergalaktischen Universitat das Fach Alienentfuhrung zu unterrichten. Sich in die erste menschliche Frau zu verlieben, die er entfuhrt, stand allerdings nicht auf dem Lehrplan.Die Gefahrtin des Orks (Starlight Monsters: Trials of Kalumbu Band 1)Die Tribute von Panem trifft auf sexy Aliens: Eine actiongeladene Monster-Romance auf einem todlichen Planeten voller Gefahr, Verlangen und auerirdischer Anziehungskraft.