Samantha Scott can tell her best friend Miles Wilson anything...except that she's falling in love with him. Samantha knows that Miles would never think of her as girlfriend material. So she keeps her love for him a secret. It's a lot easier--and safer--that way.Everything changes when Miles tells Samantha that he's in love--with China Henry, the most beautiful (and unattainable) girl at Jefferson High. But Miles can't get a date with China unless Samantha helps him. Can Samantha put her true feelings aside and go along with his scheme? Or will she finally spill her heart to Miles, and risk losing him forever?

“Triumphantly Black, queer and contemporary… The dialogue snaps and shimmers.” —New York Times Book Review on D’Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding Music producer on the rise Cyn Tha Starr knows what she likes, from her sickening beats in the studio to the flirty femmes she fools around with. Her ever-rotating roster has never been a problem until her latest fling clashes with Jucee, her best friend and the most popular dancer at strip club Sanity. It makes Cyn see Jucee in a different light. One with far fewer boundaries and a lot more kissing. Juleesa Jones makes great money dancing the early shift and spends most evenings with her son, her Sanity family or at Cyn’s house. Relationships are not high on the priority list—until she’s forced to admit that maybe friendship isn’t the only thing she wants from her bestie. But hooking up with your ride-or-die is risky. Jucee isn’t just Cyn’s best friend—Jucee is her muse. When Cyn lays down her tracks, it’s Jucee she imagines in the club throwing it back to every note. If they aren’t careful, this could crash and burn…but isn’t real love worth it?

Gary Turner and Gordy Baxter are lifelong best friends, former lovers, and world renowned cardiologists. Mysterious adventures are what they crave, but somehow murder seems to find its way into their plans, along with an assortment of ex-lovers. Gary has a sharp tongue and can be a bit ‘scattered’ when away from the office. Gordy is reserved and chooses his words carefully, which can be quite a challenge with a loose cannon like Gary close by, always willing to offer his unfiltered opinion about everything from the latest food craze to world politics. If opposites attract, these two are sure to be together in one way or another. *** It’s no secret that Gary has a hot temper, and he’s bedded his share of ‘questionable’ characters, but does someone want him dead? He’s being stalked, but why? Gary fears he may be cut into little pieces by the man in the dark glasses and dark suit he swears is following him. Gordy, as usual, thinks his buddy is imagining things. Gary lived his life like a rock star, with five-star travel accommodations, designer clothes, and gourmet food high on his priority list. But he was an enterprising man. He and Gordy had purchased a rundown house they planned to fix up and turn into a bed and breakfast. He loved to cook and he loved to eat. He had turned his kitchen into a cloud of flying white dust as he stirred and whirred his way into creating the best pancakes anyone had ever tasted. He had whipped the batter a little longer than planned, and as a result the cakes were high and fluffy, allowing syrups and jellies to slowly seep inside. What he had created by accident was a cross between a muffin and a pancake. “You and I are going to retire in style,” he promised Gordy.

Lana Prattford had everything a woman could want,but when her fiance, Jake Winters, leaves her the day of their fairytale wedding it sends her carefully constructed world into a tailspin. Alone for the first time in her life, Lana must depend on her friends Robin, Kristin and Joan for guidance. Jake's leaving sets off a hailstorm of events causing the women to question the choices they've made in life. Robin isn't over the highschool love that got away and the appearance of entertainment's resident bad boy doesn't help her much in the way of sorting through her commitment issues. Kristen has her own wedding to plan, but sorting out where her loyalty lies turns out to be a bigger problem than she intended. Joan Santiago never met a man she couldn't bed and she was perfectly okay with it until a man from her past shows up. The women band together to help one another sort through the problems that arise proving that everything is salvageable between friends.

Unexpected inheritances draw two successful men back to their hometown of Willowvale Springs—and the women they left behind. Fan-favorite Reese Ryan and USA TODAY bestselling author Jules Bennett kick off the Dynasties: Willowvale series. Working with Her Crush by Reese Ryan An inheritance stirs up resentment…and undeniable sparks. Dray Walker is devastated when Kahlil Anderson inherits the horse ranch she’s managed for years. She still resents the way her secret crush left town decades ago without looking back—and now he needs her help with the ranch. Old feelings resurface, leading to a spectacular night of passion. Will Kahlil’s plans put it all in jeopardy? A Bet Between Friends by USA TODAY bestselling author Jules Bennett Will an innocent bet change their friendship forever? A career-ending injury leaves pitcher Mason Clark adrift when an inheritance brings him home and reunites him with his childhood friend, Darcy Stephens. When her ex won’t leave Darcy alone, Mason bets that he can be a convincing fake boyfriend…which ignites their very real chemistry! Soon, they’re scorching the sheets every night. But will their friendship hold up now that they’ve crossed the line? Two sizzling Dynasties romances, one great value!

This book arose from a conference, supported by the Royal Historical Society, which took place at Institute of Historical Research, University of London. The event was held under the auspices of the Bedford Center for the History of Women, Royal Holloway, University of London.

'An absolute joy to read, with messy, realistic, and deeply lovable characters. . . Obuobi's perfect balance of humor and wisdom made this one a true standout' EMILY HENRY 'THIS BOOK IS SPECTACULAR! It is deft and voicy, sexy and emotionally brilliant. I am honestly obsessed' CHRISTINA LAUREN 'Complex and steamy . . . Add Between Friends & Lovers to your TBR, this is an author to watch' ABBY JIMENEZ Talia Hibbert meets Carley Fortune in this swoon-worthy story of love and friendship in the age of social media - where what you see might not be all you get. Dr Jojo has it all figured out. Or so it seems to her Instagram followers, who love her no-nonsense advice about men, self-love, dating and sex. But behind the camera, it's a different story - she's in love with her best friend, Ezra, and he doesn't feel the same way. Committed to moving on, Jo soon finds the perfect distraction - sweet, shy and sexy writer Malcolm. As the pair begin to date, sparks fly, and Jo's hard exterior begins to soften. But when she discovers her feelings for Ezra aren't as unrequited as she thought, Jo finds herself with a tough decision to make. Will she seize the opportunity for romance with her best friend, or is new love the path to her happily ever after? Readers LOVE Between Friends and Lovers! 'An amazing story that when it finished left me wanting more' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Full of angst and sweetness . . . there is just so much praise I can sing for this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Made me laugh, cry & sit in my feels!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A refreshing portrayal of love and appreciation for black women' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

He’s never crossed the line with his best friend…until one playful bet sparks chemistry that ignites! USA TODAY bestselling author Jules Bennett heats things up in book two of the Dynasties: Willowvale miniseries. It was just an innocent bet… Will it change a friendship forever? A career-ending injury leaves baseball star Mason Clark without direction. But inheriting a farmhouse brings him home to Willowvale Springs and reunites him with his childhood friend, pilot Darcy Stephens. They once shared everything, including playful wagers. When Darcy’s ex crosses her boundaries, Mason bets they can pretend to be a convincing couple. It’s just a one-time thing…until their unexpected chemistry ignites. Soon they’re renovating his farmhouse by day and scorching the sheets by night. But how will their friendship hold up, now that they’ve crossed the line? Harlequin Desire transports you to the luxurious worlds of American tycoons, ranchers and family dynasties. Get ready for bold encounters and sizzling chemistry. You’ll be swept away by this bold, sizzling romance, part of the Dynasties: Willowvale series: Book 1: Working with Her Crush by Reese Ryan Book 2: A Bet Between Friends by Jules Bennett Book 3: Breaking the Bad Boy’s Rules by Reese Ryan Book 4: Their White-Hot Christmas by Jules Bennett

Eager readers can get their smooch on with all the different tricks and practices found in Seal It with a Kiss. Best-selling author and columnist Violet Blue helps her audience come up with — and perfect — its very own style, from the novice kissers to the make-out queens. Discover how to time a kiss perfectly, how to deliver or receive that amazing first kiss, and how to ask for kisses, both with and without words. Solve problems such as stubble rash, and learn how to handle the kisses that don't turn out as planned. Violet Blue reveals all the kissing do's and don'ts in Seal It with a Kiss, with chapters including "Deliver a Knockout Kiss Techniques," "The Make-Out Artist," "Kissing Games," and many more.

In response to a contemporary cultural situation in which human dignity is gravely threatened, Christian Friendship proposes a recovery of friendship as a new way of re-establishing the interpersonal communion that characterizes the human person created in the image of God. The author seeks to recover a genuine understanding of friendship by exploring ancient philosophy and the Catholic theological tradition. By examining the writings of Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Augustine, Anselm, and others, Christian Friendship proposes a new way for Catholics to address the cultural issues besetting the Christian community today.