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George has needs, a lot of them, and so far, he hasn’t found a man who can meet them. When muggers attack him, he gets help from Jack, a six-foot-four, built-like-a-tree lumberjack. That chance encounter leads to the hottest night George has ever hadBut in the morning, he gets the surprise of his life. Jack might be a beast in bed, but he also has a nurturing side. A Daddy side. George doesn’t need a Daddy, but he’s very interested in continuing to see Jack, so he agrees to experiment with him. Can’t hurt, right? But what happens when two weeks later, Jack has a job to return to…

The holidays are coming...and these daddies can't wait to celebrate them with their boys! If you loved Firm Hand and Gentle Hand, you'll love this sweet, fluffy, and sexy holiday novella with your favorite daddies. Join daddy Rhys and Cornell from Firm Hand and daddy Brendan and Raf from Gentle Hand as they celebrate the holidays together in style...daddy-style. Featuring special mistletoe, the perfect Christmas tree, a snow storm, the best Christmas movies, the usual shenanigans you can expect, and all the warm and fluffy Christmas feels.

Master Ford loves his life. He’s respected in his club, has his choice of boys to play with, and is happy staying single. When the club owner asks him to take in two abused boys, Ford reluctantly agrees. But when one doesn’t even talk, and the other is a bundle of hostility, Ford wonders if he’s in over his head.

Das Dümmste, was ein Hochstapler tun kann, ist, sich in den Mann zu verlieben, der die Macht hat, ihn hinter Gitter zu bringen. Nordin hält sich für einen modernen Robin Hood und verteilt den Reichtum jener an die Armen um, die ihn seiner Meinung nach nicht verdienen. Sein ‚Job‘ macht Spaß, ist aufregend und beansprucht all seine Talente und Begabungen. Leider sieht das nicht jeder so, FBI-Agent Tavin Donley eingeschlossen. Er nennt Nordin einen gewöhnlichen Dieb – wie unhöflich und kurzsichtig von ihm! Schlimmer noch, er könnte ihn auf frischer Tat überführen.

Being a prince may seem like a fairytale, but to me, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. That’s why I’m excited when I get permission from my uncle—the king of Norway—to go undercover as a student at an American college for a year. And I’m even more ecstatic to be selected for their football team. Soccer, I mean. The only problem? Farron, the team captain, dislikes me on sight. Determined to win him over, I start a charm offensive, but nothing works. He only hates me more.

Oliver is worried he’s ruined any chance of a relationship between Adar, Delton, and him. One moment of not thinking, one moment of saying too much, and he betrayed Delton’s confidence and Adar’s trust in him. Can this ever be repaired? Hope sparks in Oliver as Delton decides to stay rather than leave the pack and Adar seems determined to build at least a friendship with Delton. Slowly, the three are making progress, growing closer.

Coaching college hockey was supposed to be a fresh start for the next year anyway. Then I meet Adan. Talented. Fiercely competitive. And somehow, despite every rule and reason not to, I can't stop wanting him. He's not much younger than me, but I'm assigned to work one-on-one with him. I'm technically his coach, and I'm supposed to be the line he doesn't cross. But then we kiss and everything blurs. For Adan, it's a first. His first time with a man. His first time questioning everything he thought he knew about himself.

Sean meets Felix, a nerdy beta lawyer, and Gia, a sassy omega, under unexpected circumstances. He's not even looking for a boyfriend. Far from it. But something sparks between them - something that's hard to define and impossible to understand rationally. And that's not even the strangest thing happening on the ranch that offers them a safe place. The air simmers there, wild and powerful. But what is that power they all feel?

Large language models (LLMs) and diffusion models such as ChatGPT and Stable Diffusion have unprecedented potential. Because they have been trained on all the public text and images on the internet, they can make useful contributions to a wide variety of tasks. And with the barrier to entry greatly reduced today, practically any developer can harness LLMs and diffusion models to tackle problems previously unsuitable for automation. With this book, you'll gain a solid foundation in generative AI, including how to apply these models in practice.

I’m in control of my life. That has become Burke’s mantra. He lost control somewhere along the way, descending into a downward spiral until he hit rock bottom. Now he’s back, sober, and determined to never be in that position again. Ever. That’s why he loves being a dominant. He’s in charge. He can plan everything into detail. He’s in control. Until he runs into Wander, a private security guy who volunteers to become Burke’s mentor in the club.

Jermon is trying to find his place in the Hightower pack, but he’s struggling. After some mishaps, he discovers he enjoys assisting Wilmer, an alpha and the veterinarian. As a bonus, Wilmer is easy on the eyes, and they get along well. Other than that, things are rough. Jermon feels like he doesn’t belong anywhere, he’s not allowed to shift, and on top of that, people are scared of him. Like Riordan, the omega who was briefly held prisoner by Jermon’s father. Riordan still has nightmares and even panic attacks when one of the dragons comes too close to him.

After a scandal, starting college in Massachusetts is my fresh start. With an ocean between me and the palace in The Netherlands, this is the chance to be just Floris instead of the first openly gay prince in Europe. College life in America appeals to me…including my roommate, Orson. He’s cute as a bug in an adorkable way, but also serious and focused, his head permanently in a book. But behind his glasses, there is a sparkle in his gorgeous eyes, and I want to get to know him.

Step into a world of dark fantasy, where a dragon lays claim to a naive prince, an evil prince wrestles with his morality with the help of a phoenix, and a demon finds a pretty young thief to draw into his shadows.

Roman Dwyer was a successful district attorney—until he went after the wrong people. His reputation is in ruins, and worse, there's a price on his head. Ashamed and scared for his life, he accepts his brothers offer to move in with him and his security team. But when Roman discovers the shenanigans happening in the house, he gets a lot more than he bargained for. Like Caleb.

Josh served his country and he paid the price. A self-proclaimed basket case, he can’t imagine anyone would be interested in him. Especially not sexy, built-like-a-freaking-wall Connor. Connor does want him, however, and the bossy cop with the massive equipment is the perfect match for Josh, even if Connor is a newbie at relationships. And bedroom activities. Bossy meets submissive, massive equipment meets eager recipient. But when Connor’s past endangers Josh’s special friend Indy, Josh has to make an impossible choice. Love...or friendship?

Bray has accepted he, Kean, and Ruari are fated mates, but he knows their happy ever after is still a long ways off. He needs to change, but where to start? Can he ever become the alpha that’s worthy of his two mates and the dad little Jax needs? The rest of the pack is reeling from the heavy loss they suffered. Can their pack mate’s sacrifice bring forth something good? Relationships are tested and bonds deepen as the pack faces their toughest challenge just yet....

Omega Yitro has given up hope he’ll ever find a mate. At thirty-eight, his peak fertile years are behind him, and now that he’s pregnant as a surrogate for the pack alpha and his mate, no one will want him. He’s okay with that. He’s fulfilling his dream of becoming a dad and has all he needs, including friends, like his roommate, Duer, whom he has grown close to. When Fallon, a new dragon omega, moves into their cabin, he fits right in. Three men, all with considerable baggage, connect in ways they never expect. They spend a lot of time together, forging a closer bond every day.

After my medical discharge from the Army due to a brain injury, I’ve had to reinvent myself. Not easy when I can’t even remember what I ate for breakfast. Or the hot, older guy I went home with. Oops. When I run into him a second time and hit him up as if we’ve never met before, Jarek’s a little insulted. I can’t exactly blame him. But when he learns my memory is shit, he seems flattered I’ve picked him up twice.

Beta Lucan has seen pack members around him fall in love and find happiness. His road to love seems a lot more complicated, however. It’s not that he doesn’t know who he wants. He does. His chemistry with sexy alpha doctor Maz was instant, and his friendship with nerdy omega Sando has grown into love. The problem? Maz doesn’t want a relationship, and Sando is clueless. Looks like it’s all up to Lucan to make them realize the three of them belong together. But what if they never see it? Will his love be enough?

Dark, dangerous men--and the men they love. The Cresci Family has new leadership. Silvano Cresci is determined to get his man, rival gangster Kyran Winters. Silvano's enforcer Evan has his eye on the prickly dancer Helios, who has trust issues a mile wide. Maddox and Knives have to work out their issues or face dire consequences. This box set includes all three Mafia Doms books (Submit, Control, Obey) as well as the prequel novella Expectations. Note: These are dark mafia romances with plenty of steamy content. Detailed content notes inside.