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There is no universal adoption experience, and no two adoptees have the same story. This anthology for teens edited by Shannon Gibney and Nicole Chung contains a wide range of powerful, poignant, and evocative stories in a variety of genres. These tales from fifteen bestselling, acclaimed, and emerging adoptee authors genuinely and authentically reflect the complexity, breadth, and depth of adoptee experiences.

Ever since Sophia Saunders was murdered, her husband, Peter, and daughter Lauren have been trying to rebuild their lives. Desperate to fill the emotional void, Peter becomes involved with a woman from his grief support group. But as his relationship with Alice progresses, Lauren becomes unsettled. Why can’t she find any trace of Alice online? Who is she, really, and what does she want? Lauren is right to be suspicious. But the deeper her investigation of Alice goes, the greater the danger grows.

Dominic Rose, a bachelor and teacher, has an antiquated hobby. He studies physiognomy, the art of judging somebody's character by their facial features and expressions. Living in a cottage at the edge of the woods with his frail, bedridden mother, he has spent decades pining after Clara, the love of his life, who vanished while staying with her grandparents. When Kate Winston and her family move to North Yorkshire, it sets in motion a chain of events that will alter the lives of those involved forever.

Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Baker and John Brooks. Kelly and John invite other people from the wide and wild world of religious studies to talk to them about why and how they do what they do and why their work matters to us all. They also talk to each other about the ideas, stories, and histories that fascinate them and that they think you should know about, too.

You have unlimited potential and when you learn to maximize this every day you will be aware of new opportunities that will lead to a life of fulfillment and happiness. Allow us to guide you through the process of Maximizing Your Potential in order to become the best version of yourself and Raise Your Bars to a whole new level.

The completed By Design Trilogy is here! Anne is a young, Southern professional with just the right connections and a privileged point of view. Confident in her innate value, she has complete faith in her power to control her own future. After all, even with the challenges that come with working at a high-profile interior-design firm located in the heart of Atlanta, she knows exactly where she’s headed. What she doesn’t expect is Dr. Brad Young, Jr.

The third and last novel of the By Design Trilogy continues the journey of Anne and Brad as they make their way through the many complications, heartaches, and joys of life. Inevitably, they begin to think of their own mortality as the years move forward. Anne thinks of her mother a lot these days. Even though her mother's life had ended way too soon, Gretchen had managed to prepare her daughter well--she left a legacy to be envied. Now, after so many years, that legacy has the daunting task of seeing Anne through. Will life be gentle with Anne?

Did you think this was some cute fairy story? Oh no.... This has a much more domestic setting. Do we really know what happens in the suburbs, in those pretty houses and flats dotted around the town? Ginny wants a very unique liaison, but will Miranda comply? And on day two as well? The red river can be a naughty tease, and for all you blood beauties, here’s a ruby red story perfect for Halloween. So, what do you want to do with that lovely soft cashmere? She is Maleficent, after all....

Anne and Brad Young’s love for one another continues to blossom. The talented, young, southern designer inspires a depth of new emotions in the handsome surgeon as he finds her love for everyone in her path a magnetic force he cannot resist. But ... can he overcome his frustration with her independent ways?

Would you drain your flute and go in for the kill? Or would you watch and wait your turn? What exactly would Jess do with all those bubbles? She’s looking for an excuse to cut loose. Fortunately, Sarah has something in mind. But who is leading on who? Join these liberated ladies and discover where exactly the blonde in the red leather bra and knickers would like to end up. Meanwhile the last train home becomes a distant memory.

Let down by yet another man, the Mademoiselle with the caramel-coloured “delights” takes matters into her own hands - because that’s what every woman needs. Will she serve her mistress well or will she be punished for not obeying as she should? Freedom to play and explore has never felt as luxurious as when her partner has a wicked tongue and knows how to use it. Make yourself comfortable and get ready to melt. The real question is - are you willing to join in?

An eager woman makes her way into a dark and sacred sanctum on a hot, sticky summer afternoon. Curtains are drawn and the fun of the specialty house begins. What sensual secrets will the mistress divulge? Will her trans best friend Sam behave or be punished? Can Sam give the lady what she wants, or as the temperature rises, will they just have to watch the game instead?Get ready to score - on every level. Because in this game, everybody wins.

Is this simply a game? Or is this something darker and deeper? An inexperienced ingenue is inducted into a delicious new world by a skilled and sensual dominatrix eager to unleash the wild animal within. But can her fire spark into flame the icy heart of this submissive and turn her into a passionate and satisfying slave? And what shall we do with those marshmallows?

This isn’t just any club, or a run of the mill strip joint. This is a moment of pure decadence that matches the black flock wallpaper. Are you tempted to ask for an extra special dance? Hardworking by day and decadent by night, an adventurous bisexual woman discovers a haven of black leather and lace and a female dancer with the skills to make her temperature rise. Look, but don’t touch. Ah, the frustration - until she encounters a piano and its expert player, his hands capable of making very sweet music....

A much-needed night out at the chicest of Eurotrash clubs. Perhaps a drink will take the edge off the night - something sharp, tangy to make the mouth water. And then... well, we’ve all been there; caught the eye of someone. Sensed a spark of something. What is it? A real connection? Love? Lust? In a certain club, one busty young female wants to let off steam and moves towards her own tiny dancer. Have you ever danced like nobody is watching? As the night goes on, this pair get into a little more than just a Paso Doble as the beat pounds around them.

What would you do for Bella? But then, what wouldn’t you do for her? Bella, the mature, confident, city-based dominatrix in a pact with her young, shy sub based on pure servitude. Men mean nothing to Bella; they’re just a business transaction. But for the submissive, the connection is almost sacred. Run for her, little sub, time for you to earn your keep. Once you’ve had a taste of Bella, you’ll beg to kneel before her.

To have every inch, every curve scrutinized, adored, immortalized in paint and canvas - and to be beyond physical reach to all but the artist. If only you could touch or hold the woman you idolize. For one afternoon and two lust-filled women, it’s a dream come true. Don’t hold back, let the desire rise and have the softest paintbrushes to hand....

Anne is a young, Southern professional with just the right connections and a privileged point of view. Confident in her innate value, she has complete faith in her power to control her own future. After all, even with the challenges that come with working at a high-profile interior design firm located in the heart of Atlanta, she knows exactly where she’s headed. What she doesn’t expect is Dr. Brad Young, Jr.

The true story of a man who has spent his life working amid the quiet embrace of nature and her animals. Despite the happy normalcy, his soul calls out to him to search for the meaning and higher design in his life. His inner voice beckons him out into the wilderness, away from all that he knows and understands, to embark on what is to become his personal journey into the unknown. What he finds will forever change his life.

In the early-morning hours of August 5, 1962, Los Angeles County deputy coroner Ben Fitzgerald arrives at the home of the world's most famous movie star, now lying dead in her bedroom, naked and still clutching a telephone. There he discovers The Book of Secrets - Marilyn Monroe's diary - revealing a doomed love affair with a man she refers to only as "The General". In the following days, Ben unravels a wide-ranging cover-up and some heartbreaking truths about the fragile, luminous woman behind the celebrity. Soon the sinister and surreal accounts in The Book of Secrets bleed into Ben's own life....