After too many failed relationships, Gen has settled into a quiet, acceptable life as a middle-aged single woman. But then she meets Mistress Lyda and her sexy male sub Noah, and the two of them give her a different view of "acceptable"-as well as a renewed longing for the type of love and romance she thought had passed her by. Gen has been Marguerite Winterman's employee at Tea Leaves for some time, and has a close relationship with the reserved, intimidating woman. It isn't until Mistress Lyda steps into her life that Gen understands why she's always felt safe under Marguerite's direction. And with the intriguing Noah guiding her in the world of Domination/submission, Gen's about to discover a new way to love-and live. Inside Scoop: Gen's journey includes references to male/male relationships and a beautifully erotic portrayal of two women falling in love within the menage.
In a world filled with chaos, and uncertainty, finding solace in prayer can provide a much-needed sense of peace, and guidance. The Bible is filled with verses that emphasize the importance of prayer and the power it holds in our lives. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 says, "Pray without ceasing." This simple yet profound command encourages believers to maintain a constant and ongoing conversation with God. It reminds us that prayer is not limited to a specific time or place but rather an attitude of dependence on God throughout our daily lives. When we pray without ceasing, we invite God to be present in every aspect of our lives. We acknowledge His sovereignty and seek His guidance in every decision we make. Prayer becomes a lifeline, connecting us to the source of all wisdom and strength. "Praying without ceasing" doesn't mean we have to always be on our knees. Rather, it means developing a prayerful attitude to remain mindful of God's presence and seek His guidance in all situations. This involves turning to Him in moments of happiness, sadness, success, and adversity. The power of praying without ceasing lies in its ability to transform our hearts and minds. It reminds us that we are not alone in this journey of life. It reassures us that God is always listening, always ready to comfort, guide, and provide for us. Through prayer, we find solace amid chaos, strength in times of weakness, and hope in despair. It is a powerful tool that allows us to surrender our worries, fears, and burdens to a loving and caring God. So, let us embrace the power of praying without ceasing. Let us make it a habit to seek God's presence in every moment of our lives. May our prayers be a constant reminder of His faithfulness and a source of comfort and strength in times of need.
USA TODAY BESTSELLER Truth of the Divine is the latest alternate-history first-contact novel in the Noumena series from the instant New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times bestselling author Lindsay Ellis. The human race is at a crossroads; we know that we are not alone, but details about the alien presence on Earth are still being withheld from the public. As the political climate grows more unstable, the world is forced to consider the ramifications of granting human rights to nonhuman persons. How do you define “person” in the first place? Cora Sabino not only serves as the full-time communication intermediary between the alien entity Ampersand and his government chaperones but also shares a mysterious bond with him that is both painful and intimate in ways neither of them could have anticipated. Despite this, Ampersand is still keen on keeping secrets, even from Cora, which backfires on them both when investigative journalist Kaveh Mazandarani, a close colleague of Cora’s unscrupulous estranged father, witnesses far more of Ampersand’s machinations than anyone was meant to see. Since Cora has no choice but to trust Kaveh, the two must work together to prove to a fearful world that intelligent, conscious beings should be considered persons, no matter how horrifying, powerful, or malicious they may seem. Making this case is hard enough when the public doesn’t know what it’s dealing with—and it will only become harder when a mysterious flash illuminates the sky, marking the arrival of an agent of chaos that will light an already-unstable world on fire. With a voice completely her own, Lindsay Ellis deepens her realistic exploration of the reality of a planet faced with the presence of extraterrestrial intelligence, probing the essential questions of humanity and decency, and the boundaries of the human mind. While asking the question of what constitutes a “person,” Ellis also examines what makes a monster.
A biographical and critical study of Tennyson aiming to show what went into the making of the man, exploring the power, subtlety and variety of his poems, along with the artistic principles and preoccupations which shaped his life's work.
