Mating isn't in their plans, but plans can shift as fast as the panther princes of Adikar. Dr. Amy Sullivan is prepared for anything when she arrives in the kingdom of Adikar... except for the two panther princes who rule their desert territories. They're the sexiest men -- human or shifter -- Amy has ever met. Together, they tempt her into a world of sinful pleasures, sultry desert nights and secret seductions. If she's not careful, she'll be added to the harem of two shifters she simply can't resist. Shon and Tahvo share everything, including women, but they've never met a female so unimpressed by their vast wealth and position in the Adikar prides. They're intrigued by the voluptuous and defiant human, and they'll stop at nothing to taste her sweet curves. When the future of the kingdom hangs in the balance, they're compelled to choose between a life of hedonistic pleasure with Amy and one in service to their subjects. They crave her in their beds, but can they also keep her in their lives?

He will protect his mate from all threats. Even her own father! Reese has his mate Jane, his pup Connor, and a healthy werewolf pack firmly under his paw. His mate only needs one more thing to be completely happy—a reunion with her father. Not so long ago, Lance went crazy and challenged Reese to a fight to the death, but Reese took mercy on the sick wolf. Now the werewolf National Circle claims Lance is healed, but Reese isn’t about to risk the safety of his mate and pup. Will this family reunion end in howls of happiness, or will Reese regret sparing Lance’s life?

Christmas Eve is a time of love, joy, and… getting it on with two hunky bear shifters. Tessa’s life has turned into a country song—she lost her job, her roommate, and her parents have holiday plans that don’t include her. At least she has her boyfriend. Until she finds him in their tent with his hands full… of another woman. One stomp-off later, she’s lost in the mountain wilderness—alone, afraid, and still angry as hell. Thankfully sexy bear shifter Aaron smells her terror and insists on helping her back to his camp—there’s only two problems. First, according to her scent, Tessa is Aaron’s mate. Second, he’s not the only one who can claim her. There’s Aaron’s equally sexy brother, Scott, who also wants Tessa. When an outside threat almost kills Scott, Tessa is forced to face the truth—she's just as enamored with Scott as she is with Aaron. She wants them both! Tessa has never been attracted to two men at once—and when they inform her that they’ve both imprinted on her, this Christmas surprise has her considering arrangements she’s never imagined… This standalone holiday romance has hot territorial bear shifters, a smart heroine, and plenty of steam under the stars.

She thinks he's after her child, but what he really wants is… her. For Melissa Hill, a relaxing vacation to Greece involved not only sand, but billionaire Galen Liakos as well. Their passion burned hot and bright, but when their love was threatened and their differences became painfully clear, Melissa disappeared with a hastily scribbled note. Thank you for a wonderful vacation… Galen Liakos is not merely a billionaire, he is the Alpha of the Liakos pack, and he is not one to be denied. Melissa is his mate, and he will have her with him once again. Non-negotiable. When he hunts her down, finding her heavily pregnant and struggling to survive, there is only one answer. Galen will have Melissa in Greece, in his den, with his ring on her finger, and his claiming bite on her shoulder!

Sixty-one tales narrated by Yaquis reflect this people's sense of the sacred and material value of their territory.

Rachel Riordan is not a lawyer. Not even on TV. She's a secretary, and not a very good one at that. But when billionaire Grant Hemming, President of Hemming Industries, asks her to look over a contract, she does as she's told. Since, in addition to signing her paychecks, he's superhot. In between reading clauses and sharing kisses, several things come to light: She's a witch. (They happen to be hated by the werewolves.) He's a werewolf. (Remember, they hate the witches.) They're mates. (Talk about awkward.) And, oh, vampires want them both dead. Isn't that just like them? *Previously published by All Romance eBooks as Wicked Wolf, Wanton Witch.*

A New York Times bestseller 'A sensation ... a rollicking tale well told' - The Times At the heart of Born to Run lies a mysterious tribe of Mexican Indians, the Tarahumara, who live quietly in canyons and are reputed to be the best distance runners in the world; in 1993, one of them, aged 57, came first in a prestigious 100-mile race wearing a toga and sandals. A small group of the world's top ultra-runners (and the awe-inspiring author) make the treacherous journey into the canyons to try to learn the tribe's secrets and then take them on over a course 50 miles long. With incredible energy and smart observation, McDougall tells this story while asking what the secrets are to being an incredible runner. Travelling to labs at Harvard, Nike, and elsewhere, he comes across an incredible cast of characters, including the woman who recently broke the world record for 100 miles and for her encore ran a 2:50 marathon in a bikini, pausing to down a beer at the 20 mile mark.

Dia has just moved to a new city to run her own hair salon. She doesn't have time for the hot guy who won't stop asking her out, yet she can't seem to stop thinking about him. Stone Blaylock is the Battletown Packs' Alpha and his mate has just moved into town. Problem is, she's human. Therefore, he has to win her over the old fashioned, human way-by dating her. Things are looking up for Stone when he gets his mate to fall in love with and mate him. However, there's someone out there who doesn't like that the Alpha's new mate is human. When their plan to kill her backfires and Dia survives, but she doesn't remember anything, including Stone, or the circumstances that left her alone, hurt, and pregnant.

Life sucks ... and then you get turned into a werelion ... Maya is looking for a little action, and hotter-than-hot Alex, the alpha lion shifter, is just the man to fit the bill for a one-night stand. Meanwhile, wererabbit Carly is trying to hide from her would-be mate, Neal. Will she be able to get over the fact that Neal had a life before he met her?

The Improv Handbook is the most comprehensive, smart, helpful and inspiring guide to improv available today. Applicable to comedians, actors, public speakers and anyone who needs to think on their toes, it features a range of games, interviews, descriptions and exercises that illuminate and illustrate the exciting world of improvised performance. First published in 2008, this second edition features a new foreword by comedian Mike McShane, as well as new exercises on endings, managing blind offers and master-servant games, plus new and expanded interviews with Keith Johnstone, Neil Mullarkey, Jeffrey Sweet and Paul Rogan. The Improv Handbook is a one-stop guide to the exciting world of improvisation. Whether you're a beginner, an expert, or would just love to try it if you weren't too scared, The Improv Handbook will guide you every step of the way.