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The last thing firefighter Elle Rodriguez expects when she turns up at a serious fire is to be reunited with her ex from many years ago—trauma surgeon Dr. Maya Monroe, who has just moved back to the city. Elle cheated on Maya and things ended badly between them, and it is seriously awkward meeting Maya again like this and trying to remain professional.

Narcissistic personality disorder is, in short, the state of self-obsession to such a great extent that the person is delusional in one way or another. It can manifest in many ways and result in the decline of the mental, emotional, and even physical health of the people around the individual. For this reason, it is necessary that you're able to identify what narcissistic personality disorder is, who is most at risk for it, what the symptoms of this disorder are, and what treatment options are available.

Powerful director of one of NYC's most exclusive art galleries, Elizabeth Diamond, is career focused and doesn't have time for a relationship. The last thing she expects is to become helplessly entangled with a super talented and wildly beautiful artist from a poor background who is desperate to exhibit at her gallery. This young artist comes from a different world and it would be entirely unprofessional for Elizabeth to start anything with her. But the chemistry between them is electric. What will Elizabeth do?

As a favor to their friend Sasha, Daniel and Mal are looking for the husband she fled so she can get a divorce and marry again. Instead of a husband, they find a mystery that could see Daniel charged with murder. It turns out the husband wasn't who he said he was, and anyway he's dead. So who is living in the former marital home, and why is Daniel attacked after they visit? Then one of the people they've talked to is murdered, and the body is dumped on Daniel's doorstep. Daniel is in the wrong place at the wrong time, and the local police have him in the frame for the killing.

Princess Aurora Valentine is being pressured to marry a Prince. The many pressures of her life as heir to the throne are starting to close in on her so she chooses to spend the summer in the USA, living in disguise, so she can experience life as a 'normal' person and find herself. She didn't expect to be finding herself in the arms of someone else. And she certainly didn't expect that someone to be a woman.

Jenny Hunter had her heart broken in her senior year, and she vowed to never let it happen again. But that was four years ago. Since then, she has busied herself with work and church activities, burying the pain and emerging a better person for it. However, when the school year begins and new staff members join the team, the once optimistic Jenny is shocked to learn the new head coach of the basketball team is none other than her ex-boyfriend, the same boy who dumped her at the senior prom.

Julia Johnson is bisexual and in an open marriage with her husband from whom she has drifted apart over the years. Her life is a series of frustrations, not least that of aging and feeling like the years are slipping away. Her surprise gift from her husband for her 57th birthday is a night alone with an enigmatic and gorgeous young woman, Isla. Isla is an escort.

The jock, the nerd, and a little spring fever...Ned: I don’t understand hockey at all. Or any sport. Attending a team party with my best friend might be a mistake. As an out and proud geek, I admit that hanging out with a bunch of jocks and their admirers isn’t my idea of fun, but getting kidnapped by a sexy hockey player who claims to have a crush on me is definitely a highlight. And finding out that Logan St. James is bisexual makes everything more interesting.

Daniel Owen is coming to terms with not being a cop. He's happy to find a bunch of like-minded people at the town allotments—until one of them is brutally murdered. Mal Kent is settling into his new job as the man-in-charge of Melin Tywyll CID. The fly in the ointment is bigoted, lazy DI Carey, Daniel's replacement. Carey wants to blame Daniel's new friends for the murder, and with Daniel as their only alibi, accusations fly.

It's 2052 and the first known wormhole appears in lunar orbit. Earth sends a ship to investigate and the future of space travel changes forever. The Solar System develops in many ways over the centuries, but one thing remains constant; the wormholes continue to appear. Join many of today's most exciting indie science fiction authors as they chart a shared universe and future-history, each telling us stories of: Explorations: Through the Wormhole.

Seren is engaged to be married to Brian at Christmas. She's not sure she is totally happy with her small town life, but what else is there? When her childhood best friend Ash appears back in her life, Seren realizes how happy Ash makes her. Ash is a lesbian, and Seren starts to question her own feelings.

Sophie is grieving following the loss of her mother and her life begins to fall apart around her. She doesn't know how anything will ever be ok again. She ends up on a health and wellness retreat on the beautiful island of Maui as a last ditch attempt to save herself and is immediately drawn to the enigmatic spiritual guru and owner of the resort, Mia. Mia is a healer and Sophie is broken. Will Mia be enough to heal Sophie's broken heart?

Jess has been secretly in love with her straight best friend Holly as long as she can remember. After one magical night when they were eighteen, Jess is left heartbroken by Holly. Jess runs away to the city and does everything she can to forget Holly. Fourteen years have passed since she last saw or spoke to Holly. When everything falls apart with Jess's life in the city, she finds herself coming home. Coming home to her small town. Coming home to her Mom. Coming home to herself.

This isn't how moving in together is supposed to go. Daniel is left dealing with dead bodies, while Mal disappears undercover. Daniel knows the bodies were murder victims, but he can't prove it. Mal is getting more and more secretive. His friend Hector is being abused but insists that the bruises happened when he ran into a door. Daniel is fighting unseen enemies without any of the information he needs.

Sloane Smith is the world's number one tennis player, and at 35 years old, she is reaching the latter years of her playing career. When injury strikes, she is determined to make a come back and retire from the sport on her own terms. She employs a hot butch physical therapist to help her rehab from her injury. The attraction between the two of them is instant, but Sloane is always a professional. She doesn't date. Tennis means everything to her, and coming out would be a disaster? Wouldn't it?

Amanda Asher owns a Christmas tree farm and a successful greetings card business that she is passionate about. Just in the run up to Christmas which is her busiest time of year, she notices a new young upstart in the greetings card world, Snow Willows, becoming a bit of a sensation with her cards and stealing all of Amanda's thunder. Amanda is absolutely NOT going to let this Snow Willows win in the Christmas card war. Amanda hates Snow and is nothing but rude to her.

We’re having a baby! The journey to parenthood has been bumpy one, but we’re so ready for this. Our careers are going well, we have a cool house in a great neighborhood, a supportive family, amazing friends, a new puppy, and…it’s time. Becoming dads isn’t something we take lightly. We’ve planned for this moment for years. Hey, I’m a lawyer and I know how to prepare. I’ve done the research, consulted experts, and explored our options.

Royan Watson lived by three simple rules: no regrets, no relationships, and no slowing down. No exceptions. Then steady, reliable, and sexy-as-hell Owen Connors crossed his orbit, and Royan’s rules went out the airlock. Astek station is in chaos, and Tianna Astor has been sent to set things right. But no briefing or data files could prepare the ice queen of Astek Corp for the secrets, lies, and temptations she’ll find out at the edge of civilized space.

Eric Schuster is a successful guy. He’s part owner of a highly successful tech firm, he has a supportive family and a great group of close friends. But something is missing. Or maybe he’s reacting to his business partner and ex’s wedding news. He knows his former lover is making a big mistake, but he also knows it’s time to move on. And hopefully avoid falling for another friend. Zane Richards is an avid sailor and surfer with a laid-back approach to life. He firmly believes there’s a time and place for everything if you’re willing to take a chance.

Mollie O'Hare meets an enigmatic and dominant older woman on a dating app for some casual fun. She has no idea that this woman is soon to be her new boss, the CEO of Zelle. Their kinky power play games move from the bedroom to the office and Mollie is entranced. The CEO has made it quite clear that she doesn't do relationships. Will what her boss is offering ever be enough?