When you have love, it’s great. When it ends, it’s painful... and so I live to tell my story. Hang in there, it WILL get better. This book is help others that are going through any kind of “situationship”. You are not alone in this, don’t ever feel that way. In this you’ll see the good, the bad, the ugly and the pain, for what it actually is. The real truths behind relationships that go bad that no one talks about.
This book is for the once, never, and much married. For believers and skeptics, love's fools and love's thieves. It is for people with long memories and long histories and for people who reinvent themselves in every new town, new decade, new relationship. This book is for everyone whose heart lies where it should, where it shouldn't, and, in the end, where it must. -Amy Bloom, from the Foreword In these intensely personal essays, contemporary writers probe their experiences in and thoughts about one of our most enduring social and cultural institutions. Husbands and wives celebrate marriages that work, mourn those that don't, and write frankly about adultery. Includes essays by Mark Doty, Gerald Early, Barbara Ehrenreich, Cynthia Heimel, Vivian Gornick, Phillip Lopate, Nancy Mairs, and David Mamet.
What if you could read minds during sex? What if the government wanted to exploit you for your ability? Fiona Vetter has spent her life hiding her sexual mind-reading power, pretending to have normal, safe powers like the rest of her family. When her charade results in the death of an innocent woman, her life of lies unravels. With nowhere else to turn, she retreats to the Wiccan Haus. To expose her as an enemy of his government, Armando Verdad follows Fiona to the Wiccan Haus. Her beauty dazzles him, her personality seduces him, and her web of lies intrigues him. But with his career and the safety of his countrymen on the line, only the truth matters. The harder Fiona tries to keep Armando away, the more she falls for him. When enemies come searching for her, she is forced to trust him to protect her life and her psychic lies, but nothing can protect her heart.
Precious Veyonne Belief is a deeply personal account of love, heartache, pain and so much more of what we have all experienced in life. Cole Wynter's debut collection of poetry is comprised of fifty individual poems and three original works of art by the author. While each poem possesses it's own unique blend of metaphor and verisimilitude, one constant voice resonates throughout the volume linking such distinct experiences as sensuality and desolation. Wynter recounts the kisses from a girl he "used to know" in the longer piece Smooches with the same fluidity and style as he describes seemingly unrequited love in the much shorter piece, Pain thereby introducing an intriguing, yet mysterious, figurative female apparition who appears to be at the heart and subject for much of this volume. This deliberate work holds the fullness of life's yearnings and disappointments that exist within us all.
This book contains stories about a poor man named Lane Snipe, who has lost everything, but settling for nothing is not an option. Lane Snipe feels he only has one option, and that is to become a criminal. And what better place to start than robbing banks? Lane Snipe is a smart man, but how smart can a criminal be once outnumbered by the law? Thirteen men, twenty-six guns, and nowhere to runanybody else would surrender, but Lane takes his chances with his back against the wall .
The Men Who Shot Liberty: 60 Rip-Roaring Westerns in One Edition encapsulates an emblematic journey through the rugged landscapes of early American literature, presenting an expansive collection that spans divergent styles and narratives. This anthology is a testament to the enduring allure and complexity of the Western genre, featuring narratives that oscillate between the romanticization of frontier life and the stark realism of the American Wests harsh environs. The collection boasts a range of literary styles, from the gritty realism of Stephen Crane to the romantic adventures of Zane Grey, offering readers an unparalleled exploration of the genre's evolution and thematic diversity. Within its pages, tales of valor, exploration, and survival stand as testaments to a bygone era, together weaving a rich tapestry of American culture and history. The distinguished roster of authors included in this anthology represents a who's who of American literature, each contributing unique insights shaped by their backgrounds, experiences, and the prevailing cultural and literary movements of their time. Writers such as Mark Twain and Willa Cather bring to the collection not only their narrative flair but also their deep engagement with the complexities of American identity and the mythology of the West. Their works, alongside those of their contemporaries, encompass a broad array of perspectives, underlining the Western genres capacity to articulate fundamental aspects of the human condition against the backdrop of Americas frontier landscapes. This anthology serves as an essential volume for those seeking to immerse themselves in the multifaceted narratives of the American West. The Men Who Shot Liberty: 60 Rip-Roaring Westerns in One Edition offers readers a unique opportunity to engage with a wide spectrum of literary voices and styles, each contributing to the rich mosaic of Western mythology. It is a compelling invitation to explore the rugged terrains of human endeavor, resilience, and adventure, making it an indispensable addition to the library of enthusiasts and scholars alike interested in the profound narratives that have shaped American literary tradition.
About 3:40 a.m. Named after the most vulnerable, introspective, mysterious, poetic & honest hour of the day. “3:40 a.m.” is a poetic take on the constant tug of war between the head & the heart, a forever battle between logic & emotion. It takes the reader on a journey starting from “grieving” & ending on “acceptance”. Narrated by a fearless character Zara,the book is a roller coaster of emotions ranging from desperation, emptiness, anxiety, the denial, heartache, betrayal, depression to letting it go, joy, love, union, art, hope, growth & so much more than one can imagine. 3:40 a.m. ends with two beautiful & therapeutic letters at the conclusion, taken from author’s personal diary. It talks about the confusion between your heart & head as one stands between the person he once was and the person he is in the process of becoming. It’s art in its most raw form & in its most relatable state. A book that can’t wait to be explored by its readers, and a book that can’t wait to transform your life.
The eighth wonder is the first poem and the theme for my first poetry book. I reveal in that poem what the eighth wonder is and its value to each person on earth. I dont want it revealed until they read that first poem, and hopefully, they will use that eighth wonder to find the other wonders of the world . . . then read the rest of the Tenth Wonder of the World, exercising their eighth wonder. Poetry is so personal it is hard to convince readers to take the time to feel the words, not just read them. The eighth wonder of the world presents something we all possess and dont realize its value. So for this third book to resonate with the buyer/reader, a love of poetry will initially be the reason it sells. After that, it will be the value to each reader as they capitalize on the eighth wonder we all possess.
Sebrina looks at Josh as he stands in front of her. She knows what he is going to say. She knows he will reject her for her more beautiful blond twin sister. She and Leona can not be more different, and everyone can not believe they are twins. Her parents always loved Leona more than her as she had red hair and green eyes and freckles, while Leona was the pretty one with blond hair, blue eyes and perfect skin. Sebrina has learned not to ask her parents for love and attention from a young age as all their love and attention went to the cute child. They ignored her like she did not exist. It made Sebrina push people away from her, and that is why she is standing here in front of Josh, her mate waiting for him to reject her. It is not uncommon for twins to have the same mate. It happened before. Sebrina being the rebel she is, smiles as she waits for Josh's words. "I, Josh Norton, future alpha of the Red Wood Pack, reject you, Sebrina Dawson, as my mate," Josh says. Everything inside Sebrina feels like it is dying a slow death, her wolf is whimpering, but she quiets her down. "I, Sebrina Dawson, accept your rejection, future alpha of the Red Wood Pack. I hope you and Leona will be happy," Sebrina says with a sarcastic smile on her face. She knows her sister, and she knows she is spoiled rotten. "You are just going to accept it like that?" Leona asks from the side. Sebrina knows her sister wants a fight, but she will not give her the satisfaction. Sebrina looks at Leona as smiles. "Best of luck to the two of you," Sebrina says. My father is the beta to Josh's father, and Sebrina knows her life is not worth a dime after today. Leona will want her dead to make sure Josh stays hers forever and that he does not change his mind in the future. Sebrina knows she is risking her life to leave her pack, but going away or staying in the same for her. If she stays, she will die, but she might have a chance out there in the big evil world. So she runs away, not knowing what adventure waited for her and that she will meet her biggest nightmare—the Alpha of all Alphas, Blaze Walker and she have to run not only from her sister but also from Blaze.
