A Diverse Gathering is a series of short stories that touch on many themes. Explore horror as a man losses his mind in Prior to my madness Read about the decision to end anothers life, in Murder. Come into a small town that has a mysteries scream in 12:01. Find out what a schizophrenic experiences in A case of madness. See a long night in the life of a man of the cloth in Monk. See an elderly woman confront her solitude in Longing. Find out what happens to a guitarist when he sells his soul, then breaks the deal at the last minute in 20 Years. There are thirty one tales in all.

The Lord wants a connection with His people. He doesn't want us to do the work completely on our own, He doesn't want us to move ahead of him, and He does not want us to lag behind. He wants our cooperation in completing the work He has begun in us.When we lose our focus on Him and we try to fix the problem ourselves or we cannot see when He will fulfill His promise to us, so we move ahead of Him, thinking we are helping. All of a sudden we find ourselves in the middle of disasters, confusion, and bewilderment. It is at those very times when we let go that He then will reach down and pull us up. He can and will connect us back to Him when we let go of our plans and allow His plans to shine through you. It's our willingness to surrender ourselves for His purposes. This is a statement I read that sums it all up:The Lord has a great work to be done, and He will bequeath the most in the future life to those who do the most faithful, willing service in the present life. The Lord chooses His own agents, and each day under different circumstances, He gives them a trial in His plan of operation. In each truehearted endeavor to work out His plan, He chooses His agents, not because they are perfect but because, through a connection with Him, they may gain perfection. (BLJ 277.2)

"Leo Zamos persuades his virtual PA, Eve Carmichael, to act as his fake fiancee at a business dinner. Thinking he's never met her before, Leo assumes that Eve's appearance will be as neat and professional as the work she's so efficiently performed for him. But soon he realizes how wrong he's been! With her soft curves, and lips that beg to be kissed, Eve is every bit as tempting as her namesake ... Eve has accepted Leo's commission reluctantly--how can she, a single mom, refuse the fee he's offering her? But will he recognize her as the girl he once briefly met and for whom he felt a simmering attraction? When Eve sees Leo again, she knows that the one-evening masquerade she's signed up for is about to become a whole passionate night ... in his bed"--P. [4] of cover.

Can a one-night fling become the real thing? A novel from the award-winning author known for her “scrumptious and sensual” romance (Fresh Fiction). For wealthy real estate CEO Cole Masters, a weekend in New Orleans means meeting a beautiful woman and blowing off steam. No names, no strings. So months later when the same woman shows up on his doorstep, it’s a shocker. Even worse, she’s an archaeologist with a court order to access his property—and mess up his business plan. And yet he’s still wild about her. For Tallie Finley, this mission is both professional and personal, and Cole could prove too tempting a distraction. Will her efforts to uncover her family legacy be derailed . . . especially when she discovers she’s expecting?

Harlequin® Presents brings you a collection of four new titles! This Presents box set includes: MORELLI'S MISTRESS by Anne Mather Luke Morelli is back and determined that Abby Laurence will pay for her past betrayal. Finally free of her husband, there's only one way she can make amends… Their affair was once illicit, but she's Luke's for the taking now! THE SHEIKH'S LAST MISTRESS by Rachael Thomas Destiny Richards never imagined her job with charismatic Sheikh Zafir would lead to an out-of-this-world night in his arms. But when their scorching affair has unexpected repercussions, powerful Zafir must convince his mistress to stay…before their nine months are up! THE MOST SCANDALOUS RAVENSDALE The Ravensdale Scandals by Melanie Milburne Hotshot lawyer Flynn Carlyon relishes a challenge and must get feisty Kat Winwood to accept her rightful place as a Ravensdale heir. He'll use any means he can to get Kat to bend to his will, including addictive, spine-tingling seduction! A TYCOON TO BE RECKONED WITH by Julia James Bastiaan Karavalas loves the thrill of the hunt—yet his seduction of Sarah Fareham isn't purely for pleasure. Performer Sarah hides behind her stage persona, but will it be enough to safeguard her fragile heart once Bastiaan's intentions are revealed? Be sure to collect Harlequin® Presents' May 2016 Box set 2 of 2!

A stolen kiss in the ER Five years ago brooding ex-military medic Gareth Stapleton lost his beloved wife to breast cancer. Since then he's kept his distance from everything and everyone. Until Dr. Billie Ashworth-Keyes waltzes into his life and turns it upside down… Gareth is intrigued by the vivacious ER doc, but he knows she's off-limits. Then, one night shift, Gareth finds himself locked in the hottest kiss of his life! Suddenly he realizes that Billie is exactly what he needs to make his days—and nights—a lot more meaningful!

A baby revelation beneath the northern lights Lottie Dawson is stunned to finally learn the identity of her child’s father, the irresistible stranger she spent one incredible night with. Never having known her own father, Lottie must find Ragnar Stone for her daughter’s sake, despite being terrified of the way he makes her feel… Ragnar’s chaotic childhood inspired his billion-dollar dating app. He must keep romantic attachments simple. When Lottie reveals their heart-stopping encounter had consequences, there’s no question that Ragnar will demand his baby. But his feelings for Lottie? They’re infinitely more complicated!

A horse whisperer discovers she also has a way with a sexy sheikh in this hot romance. Destiny Richards knows she is playing with fire when she accepts charismatic Sheikh Zafir Al Asmari’s job offer, but it seems like a fair price to pay to start her life over again. Until the temperature reaches the boiling point and Destiny finds herself spending one out-of-this-world night with the sheikh! When powerful Zafir seduces English rose Destiny, he never anticipates she’ll hold the title of his Last Mistress. But their scorching affair has shocking repercussions. Now, before their nine months are up, Zafir must convince Destiny to make their arrangement more permanent!

Memphis, TN is buzzing over a sex scandal that could upset one of the city's oldest black political families, and it is all centered around one woman - Ivy Winters. Ivy Winters is a college queen on the rise to becoming the next big thing to hit the Memphis marketing industry. All she has to do is finish her last year of college with top honors and plan the biggest wedding event of the year, before she's off to being Mrs. Grey Henderson. Her five-year plan is working out smoothly until her fiancé dumps her. In utter despair, she falls into the arms of another man and ends up pregnant by either the love of her life or the man of her dreams. Grey Henderson knows what he wants and gets it. Labeled the most eligible bachelor in Memphis, secured by riches and power, and son to the most hated and loved Mayor the city has ever seen, his only goal is to become the next Congressman of District 17. But like many men, Grey is a slave to sex. Marriage to Ivy would win the seat, but his desire to continue as a single man creates waves when he breaks off their engagement only to discover he wants her back. Italian lover, Lt. Nicola Agosto is one of Memphis' top cops. Living life on the edge and sleeping around is a past time he enjoys when he's not serving as the Mayor's henchman. Operation Paycheck is a opportunity that will put his specialized unit in the forefront of a huge movement. However, all his plans come to a halt when he possibly gets Ivy pregnant. Now, not only does he have to face the Henderson family, but he also has to face his love for Ivy.