How does one survive personal loss--divorce, life-threatening illness, separation from a child, and ultimately, the death of those we love? In "Tides and Tears," the creative and well-educated Shane deals with all of these life issues while struggling to complete a new novel in which his main character suffers physical pain and humiliation at the hands of an abusive woman.

In many ways, Shane is defined by the women who occupy his life: Delilah, his selfish ex-wife; Catherine, his adorable young daughter; Ruth, his well-meaning younger sister; and Neena, his new love. With Neena, Shane begins to make sense of his life.

In this dramatic rendering, in this fictional portrayal of three central characters lives, we perhaps catch a glimpse, a glimmer of something which conveys the timelessness of truth. At once striking in the intensity of its sweep, illuminated are the supposed oppositions of victim and victimizer alike. One cannot help but observe the aesthetic connotations of the painted canvas versus a virtually textual one as their coupling and separation is explored concurrently within the very fabric of the narrative structure. The tension rendered is at once religious, yet pagan; prosaic, yet poetic; magical yet realistic as this melding of contradiction takes place.

There is hardly one of us who doesn't harbor a deep inner turn-on-a secret desire that, if catered to, can lead to the most intense erotic experience one could ever hope to imagine. It's simply part of the human condition. What's interesting is we're living in the day and age where achieving the ultimate is becoming a constant preoccupation, and we're being continually bombarded with sounds and images that are very carefully and deliberately designed to feed into this obsession and influence our behavior. For some, this might be disconcerting. For others, totally hilarious. Ultimate Climax was written in response to this phenomenon, and perhaps even serves as a rebellion against it. What is the ultimate climax you ask? Simply put--take one guy with a peculiar proclivity, and one gal who shares his turn-on, and wa la. What do you get? You guessed it. This is a story of youth-of boys and girls coming of age, exploring their sexuality-and coming to terms with life's many challenges. Jim Pendergast is a recent college graduate who, while waiting to find work in his chosen field of endeavor, has now chosen to spend his summer working at one of the Midwest's finest resorts. While there, he may have been hoping to fulfill some of his long lost fantasies. But the fantasy he encounters comes in the form of sexy siren Rhonda Pennington, who immediately shows herself to be more than he would ever have bargained for and quickly throws him for the loop of his life. As this cute little coquette plays him again, and again, the crazy escapades that follow force him to reevaluate everything he's become and lead him to come to terms with what it is that can truly make life meaningful. In the process, he may actually discover who he really is and what it is that composes the true ultimate climax-and just maybe, find real love. Enjoy the ride

A dark romance about desire and obsession, set in the world of Formula 1, for fans of Sylvia Day, Ana Huang, Penelope Douglas and The Idea of You.

Lena Aden came to Los Angeles to make it big as a writer. Five years later, she’s still chasing the dream and wondering if it’s time to start over.

Nico Laurent is the Formula 1 World Champion – and the most desirable bachelor in the world. He’s used to getting any woman he wants, and he’s decided he wants Lena.

After their first night together, Lena can’t get Nico out of her head. She engineers a second meeting and suddenly Lena is pulled into a heady world of fast cars, parties, and money. Lena has never been so reckless – and she likes it.

It’s clear that Lena and Nico’s passion can’t be denied. But with a heat like this, someone is going to get burned . . .

" BrainChild: Visions of a Blind Poet" is a unique montage of poetry, songs, and artwork. " BrainChild" takes the reader on an emotional whirlwind. Alexander's relaxes style allows the reader to easily follow along, thus making " BrainChild: a " Must have" book!

The elevation of Mistress Lucrezia into Goddess Ira who in accordance to the Maya legend saved the world.

This book describes the process of the elevation of Mistress Lucrezia into Goddess Ira who following the Maya legend, as daughter of Maat, saves the world from its predicted end December 2012. Goddess Ira finds the help of Osiris, an archeologist, and both are pursued by a dangerous secret society who wants to prevent them from succeeding.

To be successful secret age-old legends have to be deciphered. It is the spiritual world where matter and antimatter meet.

The relationship between Goddess Ira and Osiris describes much more than the interaction between a Top and a Bottom. It gives an unique overall insight in the customs and traditions of the BDSM community. During the quest of Goddess Ira Osiris gives his ego to her. An ownership agreement of indefinite duration was concluded. There was no humiliation or task or punishment Osiris could not bear for Her and no test went too far even if these BDSM test were extreme and bizarre.

Joey Childs is an educated man turned drug dealer. After losing the top drug dealer's money and drugs, Joey has no other decision but to flee New Orleans. He arrives in Kansas City, Kansas, where he grew up, and reunites with his two high school friends, David and Carl. David is a detective with the Kansas City Homicide Division, and Carl is a lawyer. Joey secretly maintains his lifestyle as a drug dealer, making a connection with an old acquaintance in Kansas City. Will Joey change his life before his friends discover his drug dealing or before he is killed?

The youngest daughter of Algerian immigrants, Fatima Daas is raised in a home where love and sexuality are considered taboo and signs of affection avoided. Living in the majority-Muslim Clichy-sous-Bois, she often spends more than three hours a day on public transport to and from the city, where she feels like a tourist observing Parisian manners. She goes from unstable student to maladjusted adult, doing four years of therapy - her longest relationship. But as she gains distance from her family and comes into her own, she grapples more directly with her attraction to women and how it fits with her religion, which she continues to practice. When Nina comes into her life, she doesn't know exactly what she needs but feels that something crucial has been missing.

The story focuses on Angelina, who had dedicated herself to her career after a failed relationship with wealthy businessman Stephanos. After many years of a single life, she meets handsome James, whom she tries to resist. But seductive James changes everything for Angelina after a breathtaking, tantalizing weekend together where she surrenders herself to him. Angelina's desires are awakened by the sexual adventure that follows. She did not expect that the transition would be so comfortable when she allowed herself to love and have those feelings reciprocated. But later, Angelina discovers that Andy, a trusted colleague who is also her boss, had kept his desires for her concealed. Now, with the possibility of losing Angelina forever to James, Andy reveals his own feelings for her. When faced with rejection, he sets out to prevent this new love from blossoming any further. As Angelina finds it difficult to maintain a professional working relationship with Andy, unexpectedly the past returns to haunt her. Angelina suddenly finds that her world had started to turn upside down, leaving her to make decisions she thought she would never have to make.

"You didn't give me a chance to offer an explanation," he said quietly. "I need to make something clear to you."

I looked at him, unable to speak.

"The other day, I meant to say that I won't marry you because I have to, but because I want to." He reached out and took me into his arms. "Lillian Pharaohs, will you marry me?" he asked softly.

"Are you trying to mock me?" I scowled at him. "You haven't humiliated me enough?"

"If the choice was mine, it would be the same." He looked into my eyes. "And say yes, because you love me, not because you have to. Let it be our decision."

I stared at him, confused. Was he proposing to me?

He didn't wait for a response. Pressing his lips against mine, he kissed me ardently. His kiss was sensual, and when he released me, I looked at him, finally understanding what he meant to say. Had I not argued with my mother and father for the same reason? Did I not tell them I wouldn't marry him out of obligation?

"Lily," he called softly to me.

The sound of his voice seized my soul, and I suddenly wanted him to love me.

Author Mickey See-Asia brings her readers into a world of promiscuity, fornication, greed, lust, jealousy, trickery, and adultery amongst the characters in her novel. She then takes her readers on a roller coaster ride of pure sensuality and spirituality that leads to intimate, inspiring, monogamous but healthy relationships. Is this truly what every woman wants as stated in the subtitle of The Dominican Affair?

In a quiet corner of southwestern Connecticut, a secret sleeps. Now that those who would have been most affected by its disclosure are beyond hurt and embarrassment, a choice must be made-but it's not the only choice Joe Ingersoll must make.

Joe, the keeper of that secret, lives in a modest home in a quiet neighborhood, thanks to his clever selection of a small parcel of land bordered by a cemetery. Now sixty-four and retired from a career in public relations, he's turned his attention to new projects, including the compilation of a dictionary of idiomatic expressions and the creation of a series of children's books. He likes his neighbors-but secretly loves one of them. Joe longs to express his love, but he fears rejection.

At forty-six, Sally Stobbs is doing her best to rebuild her sanity, self-respect, and optimism following a painful divorce. Her friendship with Joe is on the verge of evolving into something more, and she must now choose to follow her instincts or allow the pain of a failed marriage to ruin her future. Joe awakens a new love in her, and she readily agrees to wait for him to commit-but something seems to be holding him back.

When he does reveal his secret to her, it only draws them closer. Sally insists on being by his side when he reveals his decision, his choice, to the young mother he has loved from afar.

Jonathan Roberts comes from a long line of naval officers. He has been groomed since birth to serve his country honorably, and as a Navy SEAL, he does not disappoint. Driven to succeed, he is assigned to the CIA in Afghanistan, where he accomplishes more than anyone could imagine.

He assumes an Arab name and poses as a Saudi so he can infiltrate Taliban territory to gather intelligence. Over the next three years, he earns two Purple Hearts, two Silver Stars, the Navy Cross, and the Congressional Medal of Honor. Even so, something is missing from his life. He has two affairs to fill the void: one with Sue Walker and another with Becky Simon.

Sue ends up getting married, but soon Jonathan hears Becky will be back in his life, working nearby. Is this a sign? Has he found a woman to love? Jonathan's destiny is unclear. He feels driven to serve his country, but he also dreams of being a husband and father. Is he destined to be with Becky, or is he destined to be married to his work, like so many Roberts men before him?