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Good sex scenes are a must in today's novel, and they don't just happen on their own. There is a structure, a method, and boundaries to be drawn. Whether you want to write for publication or your own enjoyment, whether you want to write sizzling sex scenes for your novel or erotic short stories, you'll find the tools here. This book is about recognizing the sensuality of our bodies, our minds, our lovers, our environment.

It all started with a castle. Yes, the real kind, found in Missouri. On a bluff. Carved from the side of a cliff. With secret passageways, and locked doors and secret, concealed rooms and lots of false walls and panels and cubbyholes. When Jae visited the well-renowned Rothwell Lodge, known as Sedalia Missouri's Castle on the Hill, she was suspicious from the first. Why did Rothwell have so many secret things about the Castle? Why was his wife Hattie a recluse, who died two years after their marriage?

What would happen if an average American homeschooling family decided to visit a church from the Quiet of the Land? Jae never guessed that as soon as she stepped into that strange church service the first Sunday, where the people droned on like bumblebees and the preacher pulled at his beard showing his bottom teeth, that she had just entered the Life She Never Lived. They are so quiet...home-loving people, who keep to themselves.

Psychic adventurer Jacob Koslor's body has been destroyed, hideously hacked to pieces by a bloodthirsty maniac. And his killer is under the power of a terrible evil - a supernatural force that can bend men to its will and make them relive their worst nightmares... fatally.

To the outside world, Taylor Hudson has it all: beauty, money, and social status. But Taylor's privileged life is far lonelier than it appears. Levi is the inside man on a job to steal $15 million from one of the town's wealthiest families, putting him on a crash course with Taylor. Neither of them believes in love, but lust...that's undeniable. Now they're locked in a wicked game of seduction, and it's unclear who is playing whom.

The Vietnam War was one of the most controversial events in American history, and political arguments over the war brought about massive cultural changes across the country during the 1960s. The war ultimately fueled the hippie counterculture, and anti-war protests spread across the country on campuses and in the streets. While some protesters spread peace and love, others rioted.

When Dylan Malloy loses his beloved wife, Jenna, in a car accident, the grief-stricken history professor and best-selling sci-fi author suddenly finds himself thrust into time, where he tries desperately to prevent the accident from occurring. Unintended consequences put his mission, past and own future in jeopardy, along with Jenna's.

Sergey Petrov é o novo Pakhan da Bratva, um homem cruel e impiedoso, capaz de tudo para ter o poder que almeja. Até mesmo auxiliar na morte do seu próprio pai. Ele é um Pakhan que vem tendo problemas em seu novo reinado por querer resolver todas as suas dificuldades na base da agressão. Uma aliança com a máfia vizinha traria bons frutos para eles, isso se não viesse para selar o acordo duas mulheres, as duas Suíças, elas interceptariam as informações do Pakhan com o Don da máfia Suíça.

Framed for divulging state secrets, reformed hacker Valerie Sanchez has no choice but to run. Worse, when the proof of her innocence is destroyed, things turn fatal. She must decide if the sexy special operator who mysteriously turns up to protect her is an ally or the real threat. Scott Kramer’s job was supposed to be easy. Follow the hot computer geek who stole plans for classified weapons until she meets her buyer, then let law enforcement take over. But when Valerie becomes an assassin's target, Scott's gut says she’s innocent. Now, he must risk his life—and his heart—to keep her safe.

Mysteries of Golfton Hills is a set of sixteen gripping psychological suspense, crime, and thriller audio short stories by bestselling author R. Barri Flowers, set in the fictional town of Golfton Hills, Florida, situated in the Panhandle.

Deborah Wright já era uma militante do empoderamento feminino antes mesmo de esse conceito existir. Durante muitos anos foi a única mulher na mesa de reuniões–não poucas vezes na cabeceira, já que comandou empresas como Kraft Suchard Foods, Kibon, Tintas Coral e Parmalat. Neste audiolivro, ela conta sua trajetória profissional sem “dourar a pílula”.

Erika Parker-Ward is living the dream—her professional soccer career is on the rise, and she's got her sights set on making the World Cup team for the US. But all of that could be over in a blink now that Erika's been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Her plan? Keep the diagnosis hush hush by paying for private medical care, but the cost is threatening to bury her alive.

Are you finding that stress is becoming a dominant force in your daily life, impacting you both physically and mentally? Many individuals share this experience, whether it stems from work, school, family dynamics, or relationships. Stress tends to accumulate gradually, initially affecting your mental well-being but eventually manifesting physically. Fortunately, there are numerous methods to cope with stress, and guided meditation is one effective approach. This guided meditation is specifically designed for stress relief and serves as a transformative practice.

How To Be The Best (In Business) by Donald V. Almeida is not just any business book. Drawing from his impressive journey up to Global Vice Chairman of PwC, Almeida offers a unique blend of personal memoir and practical self-help. Through engaging stories from his own career, he breaks down complex business concepts into understandable, actionable advice. This book is designed for anyone in the business world, from newcomers looking for direction to seasoned professionals seeking to refine their skills. Almeida's narrative is inviting, making his profound insights accessible to all.

O enredo de "Romantismo" traz a história do resistente e volúvel Rodolfo, filho único do Dr. Sepúlveda, que, contrariando seu pai, não queria de jeito nenhum casar-se com a rica viúva Santos. Até que o pai encontra uma saída... romântica. Em "Questão de honra", a fútil Angélica faz um périplo para conseguir dinheiro bastante para comprar um vestido que disputa com uma amiga. E chega aos limites da honra para obtê-lo.

Leopoldo das Neves já não suporta sua amante Clotilde, e pede ao amigo Viriatinho da Estrada de Ferro que a conquiste, para dela livrar-se, missão cumprida com sucesso. Mas então veio o arrependimento... – eis o enredo de "Útil inda brincando". Em "Uma noite em Petrópolis", o jornalista Gustavo aproveita a noite livre da família para dormir em paz na serra, mas encontra o amigo Miranda, bêbado. Volta ao Rio ainda mais cansado.

As duas narrativas aqui reunidas vêm do livro "Contos fora de moda", de Artur Azevedo. Em "A cozinheira", o narrador conta como Araújo aprendeu uma lição ao ser traído pela amante. Já em "Caiporismo", o leitor encontra a história tragicômica do inocente Secundino, recém-chegado ao Rio de Janeiro, em busca de emprego.

Em "A filha do Patrão", Artur Azevedo apresenta ao leitor a história da volúvel Adosinha: cede à vontade do pai, abandonando seu amor, Borges, para casar-se com Manoel, escolhido do Comendador Ferreira (seu pai). Em "Ardil", uma baronesa e um viscondessa conversam sobre seus amantes, sendo que esta última ensina à primeira um ardil para retê-los.

No conto "Plebiscito", o menino Manduca pergunta o significado de "plebiscito" e causa um enorme desconforto, por conta da ignorância do pai. Em "A praia de Santa Luzia", uma situação inesperada faz o caseiro e metódico Maurício ser obrigado a mudar o caminho que passa pela praia. Por fim, em "Black", conta-se como o bull-terrier Black denunciou um caso de adultério.

Extraído do livro "Histórias sem Data", "Conto alexandrino", de Machado de Assis, tem como cenário a antiga cidade egípcia de Alexandria. O enredo – verdadeira sátira à ciência cega – conta a história dos cientistas Stroibus e Pítias, que se tornam ladrões depois de usarem sangue de rato em si mesmos.