2022 Lammy Award Finalist for LGBTQ Speculative Fiction Will Meadows is a seemingly average fifteen-year-old Westie, who lives and works in Zone F, the run-down outermost ring of the Corporation. In the future state of the Corp, a person’s value comes down to productivity: the right actions win units, the wrong ones lose them. If Will is unlucky and goes into unit debt, there’s only one place to go: the Rator. But for Zone F Breeders, things are much worse—they’re born into debt and can only accrue units through reproduction. Every day in Zone F is a struggle, especially for Will who is fighting against time for access to an illegal medical drug, Crystal 8. Under the cover of night, Will travels to the Gray Zone, where life is less regulated and drugs—and people—are exchanged for gold. There, Will meets Rob, a corrupt member of the Corporation running a Breeder smuggling operation. Will also meets Alex, another teen whom he quickly recognizes as a Breeder in disguise. Suddenly, Will has an illicit job and money, access to Crystal, and a real friend. As the pair grows closer, Alex shares her secret: she is part of the Response, an uprising to overthrow the Corporation. Caught up in the new friendship, Will and Alex become careless as the two covertly travel into Zone B for a day of adventure. Nothing goes as planned and Will’s greatest fear is realized. Will his true identity be revealed?

Sixteen-year-old Riley is one of the world's last free girls, having been kept hidden since birth from the Breeders- a group of doctors using cruel experiments to bolster the dwindling human race. When authorities abduct her parents, she and her younger brother are left to fend for themselves. Clay, a rogue gunslinger trying to atone for past sins, finds them and helps them hide, escape and find their family.

An Alpha commander rules over a violent planet until a lowly breeder slave changes his world. Commander Dak, is one of five rulers of planet Parseon, a caste society that has enslaved its women and outlawed love. As Alpha he is responsible for maintaining the “Protocol” in his province. In need of an heir to secure his legacy, he purchases a female breeding slave intending to impregnate her, produce a son, and then discard her. But the gentle Omra instead bears a quiet strength and perceptiveness that opens his eyes to brutality and arbitrary nature of Parseon culture. As Dak falls in love with her, he begins to question the truths he once held immutable. But the commander has powerful enemies who won’t hesitate use his devotion to Omra against him and deem him unfit to rule. Can he expose the cruelty and lies in Parseon culture or will the Protocol he's spent his life defending be the weapon used to destroy Omra and their love? Breeder is the powerful, edgy first book of the dark science fiction romance Breeder series.

Meet Eros Hall, an Alpha who isn't arrogant, domineering or egocentric, and fall in love just as hard as our main character does. After being kidnapped by a group of vengeful werewolves, Emira finds herself in one hell of a situation. First, she is believed to be a powerful Breeder capable of birthing an army of werewolf warriors in a world where supernatural beings are going extinct. Second, her true soulmate is a powerful Alpha who is hell-bent on keeping her. And third, to make matters worse, she only has six moon cycles to be "marked, mated, and pupped." What does that even mean? ***This steamy romance novel contains scenes of adult intimacy and dark situations that can be triggering.*** Reviews "I have to be honest, I'm only a few chapters in, but I am enjoying this story immensely that I feel the need to share my thoughts now. First of all, this story is just a great product of the author thinking outside the box. When I first read the title, I expected it to be about a female werewolf who had to be mated to the alpha. Now I'm trying to figure out what kind of species the main character is! Second of all, I've only read the first couple chapters and I'm already hooked. I'm on the edge of my seat, waiting impatiently to see what's going to happen! And the intensity of the kidnapping is very well detailed. As for grammar/spelling/punctuation, I see very minimal to no mistakes at all. I definitely recommend people read this book! Can't wait to read more!"—Charlotte Moore "This is one of the best book I’ve read before. Reading this book will make you feel like you’re on a emotional roller coaster. It makes you wish you were actually in the book living with all those different people and wolf. I found myself getting attached to all the characters. The storyline is amazing and I love that this book is unique. You will never find a book with a similar plot. Again this is a good book."—Davina Nkasa "This book is by far one of my favorites."—Savannah Burge "An amazing story. Captivated from the beginning. Worth reading and falling in love with it."—Sakina Naeem "What a brilliant story. I was captured from the very beginning and was pleasantly surprised that it didn't turn out at all like I thought it would."—Tinkerbelle Leonhardt "Too awesome! LOVE this story sooooooo much and I can't get enough of it. I would recommend this story to anyone who likes to read about werewolves, soul mates, and romance. Love you Tay Tay for writing this awesome story!"—Victoria Aye "Interesting and addictive. I just couldn't stop reading it."—Angel Agams It's hard to find werewolf stories with a well written plot. There was a background to characters and each scene gave enough description to understand what's going on. This is on my list of good werewolf books to read. I hope you write a sequel!—Rachel Pittman "In the beginning I was disgusted by the idea of a 'breeder' and all that crap, more specifically how who finds her first, 'owns' her. But I quickly started to realize that the plot-line could be amazing if written by the right author and that's exactly what happened here. I'm usually not a fan of these kinds of werewolf stories where the 'mate' doesn't have a say. But in this story she does, and she is in a loving and protected relationship. If you like werewolf stories you will adore this book."—Alice "This book is a MUST read!! It’s sooo good! It has a unique plot line that is not your everyday cliche werewolf novel! The main character, Emira, is so funny and relatable! And don't even get me started on Eros!! He's hot, period. It’s different and I HIGHLY recommend it!!"—Kari

A provocative look at the ‘cult of pedigree’ and an entertaining social history of purebred dogs—“a must-read for all dog lovers” (Booklist). So-called “purebreds” are the mainstay of the dog industry. Expert Michael Brandow argues these aren’t time-honored traditions—but rather commercial inventions of the 19th century that were marketed as status symbols to a growing middle class. Combining social history and consumer studies with sharp commentary, this reveals the sordid history of the dog industry and shows how our brand-name pets pay the price with devastatingly poor health. It includes chapters devoted to popular breeds such as: • Golden Retrievers • Boston Terriers • English Bulldogs • Labrador Retrievers An essential read for animal lovers and animal rights activists everywhere, A Matter of Breeding is a fresh take on the history pedigree dogs and encourages us to love all our furry friends—no matter the coat color or price tag. “If you’re considering welcoming a dog (or two) into your family, read Michael Brandow’s fascinating and eye-opening book before visiting a pet store or breeder.” —Betsy Banks Saul, founder of Petfinder.com

This unique resource offers a general overview of canine body systems and how each system affects the breeding process. Key topics include nutrition, pharmacology, microbiology, parasitology, vaccinations, genetics, and endocrinology, as well as normal anatomy and disorders of the male and female reproductive systems. It provides illustrations which make important information more readily available and provide more accurate representations of actual clinical appearance. Each chapter begins with frequently asked questions and answers, offering quick and easy access to key information, and ends with a “Test Your Understanding” section that encourages readers to review what they have just read and apply it to real-life situations. The book also includes a first aid appendix which offers quick access to information related to various emergencies, and an appendix covering common problems seen in dogs. New in this second edition are an expanded section on genetics, information about alternative therapies such as herbal therapy and acupuncture, and details specifically for veterinary professionals.

In Breeder, author Eugenia Collier disturbs the peace. Unsettling tales steeped in the African American oral tradition recall a shameful past and foreshadow an uncertain future. A master storyteller, Collier changes voices with the ease of a chameleon, spanning broad emotional spectrum from dark moods to bright moments. Included in this collected is the ever-popular short-story, Marigolds.

Nearly one hundred Labrador retrievers, many sick or dying, are discovered one hot summer day in a rural Colorado field. They've been abandoned by Dodie Cariaso, a college-educated woman from an upper middle-class Midwestern family. What drove this tragedy? Former journalist and prosecutor Cary Unkelbach unfolds a riveting account of how Dodie's early success as a talented potter devolves into unimaginable neglect. Along the way, Cary gives animal lovers everywhere insight into the pitfalls and responsibilities of dog ownership through uplifting tales of Max, a Labrador from Dodie's kennel, who finds his forever home with the author's family. Heartbreak Kennel will shock you but will also give you a wealth of information for the canines in your life.