“Charming. . . . A moving testament to the diversity and depths of love.” —Publishers Weekly You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll be swept away—in less time than it takes to read this paragraph. Here are 175 true stories—honest, funny, tender and wise—each as moving as a lyric poem, all told in no more than one hundred words. An electrician lights up a woman’s life, a sister longs for her homeless brother, strangers dream of what might have been. Love lost, found and reclaimed. Love that’s romantic, familial, platonic and unexpected. Most of all, these stories celebrate love as it exists in real life: a silly remark that leads to a lifetime together, a father who struggles to remember his son, ordinary moments that burn bright.

Laurie and her widowed mother have always been good friends until her mother meets and falls in love with a young, handsome man, Blue. The romance progresses and two weeks later, Blue moves in with them and Laurie's life begins to change dramatically. Laurie is confused by Blue's sudden attention. Is he coming on to her or, is he just being affectionate? Does her mother's boyfriend want her? After a sexually charged day with Blue at the beach, Laurie tries to confide her uneasiness to her mother. Her mother refuses to listen and defends Blue. Abandoned by her mother, Laurie is increasingly frightened by Blue's threatening behavior. Laurie begins to feel that her life is in danger. Whom can she turn to for help? Where can she go to feel safe?

Sam Chambers and Liam Michaels could not be happier or more excited about the birth of their first child, nor could they be more in love with the mother of their child, Brianne. With friendship and love, they’ve taken their unconventional relationship and created a strong family unit. But Brianne wants more. She wants her men to experience the same love and affection they share with her. She’s noticed the slow-burning attraction between the two and their daily intimate moments. She’s witnessed their longing to create a close, personal bond. All they need is a little push and time alone, and Brianne is determined that they should have it. Sam and Liam’s strong wills and alpha nature will either drive them apart or help them build a relationship that will stand the test of time.

TV writer Winston offers up a witty collection of autobiographical tales about her misadventures in dating--a laugh-out-loud, tell-all in which she sets the record straight for all her exes.

Kennedy, Daryn and Joy are sisters who live in the midwest. These girls have never gotten along with each other and have never agreed upon anything; not even the day of the week. But when Bo Hart, their mom’s new boyfriend, comes into the picture after years of it being just the sisters and their mother, each of the girls can finally agree upon one thing: to get rid of Mom's New Boyfriend!

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A STARZ ORIGINAL SERIES Unrivaled storytelling. Unforgettable characters. Rich historical detail. These are the hallmarks of Diana Gabaldon’s work. Her New York Times bestselling Outlander novels have earned the praise of critics and captured the hearts of millions of fans. Here is the story that started it all, introducing two remarkable characters, Claire Beauchamp Randall and Jamie Fraser, in a spellbinding novel of passion and history that combines exhilarating adventure with a love story for the ages. One of the top ten best-loved novels in America, as seen on PBS’s The Great American Read! Scottish Highlands, 1945. Claire Randall, a former British combat nurse, is just back from the war and reunited with her husband on a second honeymoon when she walks through a standing stone in one of the ancient circles that dot the British Isles. Suddenly she is a Sassenach—an “outlander”—in a Scotland torn by war and raiding clans in the year of Our Lord . . . 1743. Claire is catapulted into the intrigues of a world that threatens her life, and may shatter her heart. Marooned amid danger, passion, and violence, Claire learns her only chance of safety lies in Jamie Fraser, a gallant young Scots warrior. What begins in compulsion becomes urgent need, and Claire finds herself torn between two very different men, in two irreconcilable lives. This eBook includes the full text of the novel plus the following additional content: • An excerpt from Diana Gabaldon’s Dragonfly in Amber, the second novel in the Outlander series • An interview with Diana Gabaldon • An Outlander reader’s guide Praise for Outlander “Marvelous and fantastic adventures, romance, sex . . . perfect escape reading.”—San Francisco Chronicle “History comes deliciously alive on the page.”—New York Daily News

My mom’s gorgeous, growly billionaire boss has threatened to fire her unless I agree to be his. My mom and I don’t have much in life, nor do we require much. We’re happy together because it’s us girls against the world. All we ask is for a roof over our head, food on the table, and maybe a night out at the movies every now and then. We’ve been okay so far because my mom works hard at a casino on the Strip. She puts in long days toiling away for a few bucks here and there. But now, Grace is sick. My mother can’t work anymore, and her heartless billionaire boss, Cameron Savage, has fired her, leaving us with nothing. Unless… … I become his “personal assistant”! What?!?! Who does Mr. Savage think he is? Okay, the billionaire’s got movie-star good looks with intense blue eyes, night-black hair, and a six pack made of steel beneath that fancy suit. But to my horror, Mr. Savage wants more than just an executive assistant. For this job, I have to be available 24/7, ready at the CEO’s beck and call. In short, I’ll belong to Cameron Savage in every way possible. He’s marking me as his. I’m his property. The problem is … … what happens if the alpha male puts a baby in my belly? Will he change his ways once he’s being called DADDY? This story is a forbidden, sweet and steamy tale filled with an OVER THE TOP hunky, growly badass of a CEO and a sassy, feisty girl with a strong will. Cameron Savage makes Maddy a dirty deal, but will she take it? No cheating, no cliffhangers, and always an HEA for my readers!

His New Girlfriend Can Give Him All He Asks For Except For One Thing....A Baby Risha's goal was to warn her mother's new rich boyfriend of the lies he was immersing himself in! But at the sight of her mother’s date, Risha realizes instantly that not only was this man much older than she anticipated, but he wasn’t her mother’s type. He was hers. William Dating this mature woman was just a past time. I been single for too long due to my busy business. I was having fun with her mom but Risha .....is certainly something else. Her stunning body and her curves got my attention as soon as she barged into my office. I must find a way to make her mine....I have to have her! Risha I must admit. I never had the hots for any of my mom’s lovers. They were always dumb enough to fall for her schemes anyway. But there was something different about William that got my attention. The more I spend time with him to get to know him, The more I feel like this attention is turning into something else After a few glasses, I am slowly giving in to him.. Will There Be A Baby Under The Christmas Tree This December? Get The Book Now To Find Out! This is a 36k word Happy Ever After Billionaire Secret Baby Romance, NO cliffhanger here!

A contemporary parody of P. D. Eastman's classic Are You My Mother? depicts a happily-ever-after-seeking heroine who encounters a poker-faced "tough guy," an ascot-wearing "wealthy cad," an "average dude" who has eyes for her friend and an attractive married gay couple.