*Disclaimer*: This is a Prequal to a full version HEA book, Playing The Long Game
With my Pro Football Career in sight, there's nothing standing in my way to achieve the life I want...
...nothing except for the one thing that's been eluding me since high school. My best friend's little sister, Lexi Benson.
I know Lexi is off limits, especially for a guy who likes to play the field as much as I do. But after a lake accident that nearly takes her from me, I can't shake the feeling of a second chance.
Denying my feelings for her hasn't gotten me anywhere. The longer I suppress my feelings for her, the harder it's getting to keep my hands to myself. Something has to give, or soon enough, I'll do something wreckless.
With 600 miles between Chicago and my college dorm, she doesn't think I can go the distance, but I'm going to show her...this time, I'm Playing For Keeps.
What Doing One Special Thing A Week for Your Partner Will Do!
If we did special things for our partners all the time they would become common place and not that exciting. However, if you can plan one special thing to do for your partner a week it would go a long way to showing them how much you care about them. This video will share some ideas with you so you can see they don't have to be sometime big all the time. This is a great tip to help keeping your relationships growing and improving.
Thousands of years ago the human species depended on the fittest of the species to survive and share their DNA. Is that really in effect now? and if so what does it really mean now is strength, stamina and immunity as important as it was those thousands of years ago? What would are standards be today for Survival of the Fittest? Come join the conversation and as always we would love to hear your input.
****WARNING**** Content can be erotic and sensitive in nature, including adult language, sex, and traumatic situations that may trigger feelings. Not intended for young readers.
Are the moments in life and love just coincidences or our destiny?
Curvaceous Chantal-Marie Delacroix is a proud biracial woman focused on her successful international career. Firmly rooted in both of her cultures, she is strengthened and balanced by her loving family and a small circle of sorority sisters.
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Over the last few years, Chantal-Marie has preferred wine, gourmet food, travel, and being with her sister-girlfriends. Happily, she has remained celibate and single with no interest in dating. However, a chance encounter with a foreign man is new and feels cosmic without reason. Throwing caution to the wind, the mysterious connection lures her into seduction and secrets.
He lives by a strict set of codes, following unbending rules and traditions outlined by his ancestors. Although he is desired by many, he selects only culturally acceptable women for private dalliances. He does not deviate. But strong forces pull him toward this unknown American woman with rare and beautiful eyes.
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Their unexplained attraction grows into an uncontrolled hunger and ignites an inferno of passion.
But what is forbidden can destroy everything and everyone. Is this a moment of weakness or something much more?
How many times have you said or thought, “I wish I had known…” about your mate? Probably more times than can be counted. Well, join the rest of us in the boat who have been or are in serious relationships. We’d hoped that the waters traveled would be smooth sailing before being unexpectedly hit with tumultuous waves. Why unexpectedly? Because we were so encapsulated by the boat in the calm waters stationed at the dock, we didn’t bother checking the forecast of what lay ahead. Much like a relationship, we see, we like, we commit. What we don’t do is thoroughly investigate before setting sail. No need to fret. In It’s in Their DNA: What and Why Men and Women Do Not Ask and Do Not Answer, Dr. Watson provides a compilation of questions and answers to help us learn and understand our mates.
Now more than ever, many have become apprehensive of pursuing relationships leading to marriage, partly because of the misconception that it isn’t worth it. Nothing can be further from the truth! What makes a relationship worthwhile is the work that is built upon with a potential lifetime partner – creating something special based not only on love but in-depth knowledge and understanding of one another. That is a great feat and testament to others!
Intimacy is not just about the sex, it's about the foreplay, the teasing, the light touches, biting of the lip, groping and, of course, the emotional and mental connection you have with another person. These stories show a variety of scenarios. It's a sensual collection of intimate encounters including but not limited to BDSM, taboo, cuckolding, threesomes, LGBTQ+, and real life issues.
No one is perfect and in some of these stories you will also learn about the struggles in relationships which leads to cheating, some stories you will read show how couples work through their struggles, whether it is how to make up for a mistake or how to spice up your sex life. Other stories are just about casual, unadulterated, unapologetic, raunchy sex.
James Brown has an iconic song where he keeps telling the audience that He Feels Good. After listening to that song I started to realize that good things are happening all the time that make us feel good. Even on not so great days, there are always things that happen to make you feel good. So watch the video and find out how to look for all the things that make you feel good.
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This book offers simple, straightforward tips to know yourself better, elevate your self-esteem, and improve relationships.
Most of us face relationship challenges at some time or another in our lives and then end up feeling like; “I love this person, but they don’t love me back,” or, “I work hard at my job, and no one appreciates it” and so on. We feel hurt, rejected, angry and at times get into a defensive or revenge mode. All these negative feelings drain our energy, and we end up yearning for those more joyful moments that energize and uplift us.Relationships Matter presents an approach that will help you to plug-up this energy drainage in your life due to challenging relationship situations. This method has helped the author improve her relationships with others, and bring abundant happiness, energy, and enthusiasm to her life.Relationships Matter provides tips on:
How to become aware of your thoughts and feelings
How to steer your thoughts to generate happy feelings
Removing dependency on external validation for happiness
How to uplift your morale and be happy with yourself just as you are
How to create right perception about your relationships and open your heart to love
In marriage, how to understand your spouse better and strengthen your bond
How shifting your mindset can draw new friends to you
How to resolve conflicts amicable in marriage and at work
How to earn trust and respect from others and how to share your love with everyone
If you want to feel happy with yourself and in the company of your chosen relationships, then click the “Add to Cart” button to buy this book.
In her book relationships Matter Nimi Kay suggests that being aware of your thoughts and feelings will help you understand your relationships better. This book provides simple and practical tips to know yourself better, elevate self-esteem, and improve your relationship with self and others. With a changed mindset you will see your relationships fill your life with joy and happiness.
Meet Ken Clarke. Cool. Kick-ass and way above average in the looks department.
She's super smart and hits the drums like a rock star. She has a beautiful face, and rocks the androgynous fashion like she just stepped out of the covers of a magazine.
Even girls screamed for her and guys... well, thanks to her father, she had lost her faith in men a long time ago. And she didn't think that any man was worthy of her trust.
Her world revolved around her fragile best friend, Jennifer. She made it her mission to protect her.
And then Nicholas Atkins entered the picture...
Smart, devilishly handsome, smooth-talking Alpha Male who thought every guy in town wanted to be him, and every girl wanted to sleep with him.
Jennifer suddenly fancied herself in love with him, much to Ken's disappointment.
Soon, Jennifer was busy chasing after Nick.
Ken was busy keeping her away from him.
Nick, on the other hand, had a different agenda in mind.
Ken didn't know that while Jennifer was so desperate to win Nick's heart...
Sarah is a hot, feisty model, who refuses to mix business and pleasure, and she definitely knows better than to get involved with a photographer. But when Alex walks into her life, everything changes. He doesn’t just take control of her in the studio, he takes control in the bedroom, and he takes control of her life. And Sarah does more than pose for him. But can she fully let go, and embrace her submissive side for him? Or will her hidden inhibitions continue to hold her back? Melt along with her in this sizzling debut from the exciting new author in erotic romance.
No trust, no relationship. Find out why trust is so important in life and how you can trust people without being played.
Are you having some trust issues in your relationship lately?
Do you keep wondering if he’s just not in the mood for talking… or if he’s deliberately keeping something from you?
Are your constant suspicions and anxieties about your relationship driving your partner away?
If you’ve reached a point where these questions are screaming for attention and you can’t ignore them anymore, then it’s time to get the answers.
Trusting someone is always a leap of faith. You never know if someone can be trusted until they show you their true selves.
For any relationship to work, trust must always be its foundation.
But it’s easier said than done.
Trusting someone means being vulnerable enough to open yourself up to them and allowing them access to you that
And if someone has broken your trust in the past, it can be hard to trust anyone else again.
But living a life without trust will not only be a burden on you, it will also affect the quality of your relationships.
If you’re always doubting what they say, questioning their whereabouts, or sneakily swiping through their phone, this is a recipe for mental stress and regular conflicts.
The good news is that this doesn’t have to be the case. You can get over your trust issues and learn to build trust in your relationships.
And, luckily for you, this guidebook will give you the tools to achieve that!
Inside, you’ll discover:
A quick insight into the mechanics of trust – how trust is built and why it is important
Surprising reasons that trigger trust issues in people… and how to unlatch from them for a better future
The essential ingredients of a strong relationship (and how you can nurture these qualities in your own relationships)
How your childhood traumas can explain the reasons behind your present trust issues
The telltale signs that your partner may be cheating on you
Why it is so hard to rebuild your trust after a betrayal – and how you can overcome it to start afresh
A bulletproof plan on how to let go of the past and move on
And so much more!
If someone has shown you that they’re not to be trusted, there’s no reason to keep blindly trusting them…but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t trust everyone.
Relationships with trust are the only relationships worth having. Don’t let your trust issues get in the way of having meaningful relationships.
Regain your peace of mind and enjoy your relationships by learning how to trust again.
Marriage and midlife can be difficult. But when you add a controlling, manipulative and self-absorbed mother-in-law into the mix, things can get worse-much worse. Toxic, even.
When Allison Montgomery's beloved father-in-law and long-time confidant passes away, her mother-in-law, Margaret, 'temporarily' moves in. From rearranging the furniture and taking over the kitchen, to undermining and embarrassing Allie at every turn, including funding her daughter's escape, throwing a hissy fit at the mall, and publicly equating Allie's glass of Chardonnay to full blown alcoholism, Margaret turns Allie's life upside down causing her to bounce between a sincere desire to support her grieving mother-in-law and an intense urge to simply push her out of the nearest window.
Feeling annoyed, trapped and even a little childish, Allie struggles to avoid a complete meltdown with help from her fearless and audacious best friend, a plan for reinventing herself and enjoying a second act, and, yes, a few glasses of Chardonnay. Along the way, Allie discovers the reasons behind Margaret's attitude toward her all these years. Does it help? Maybe...
2022 Chick Lit Cafe - CLC Book Excellence Award Winner
2022 Indie Book Awards Finalist - Chick Lit (Fiction)
2022 Maxy Awards Winner - Literary & Humor
2022 Readers' Choice Book Awards - Finalist
"Carolyn Clarke's skillful and subtle storytelling in And Then There's Margaret, a playful coming-of (middle)-age novel, navigates a path that is funny without being absurd while creating a relatable narrator who encounters a magnificent little-old-lady menace." -IndieReader
"And Then There's Margaret by Carolyn Clarke is a captivating debut with a strong appeal for fans of literary and Women's fiction, a story that explores the relationship between two women as they navigate life after a painful loss." -The Book Commentary
"Funny and sharp...An often entertaining story of a middle-aged protagonist who finds a new connection with her in-law and a new lease on life." -Kirkus Reviews
"Rife with witty banter, Carolyn Clarke's debut laugh-out-loud family dramedy, And Then There's Margaret feels like a much beloved night out with friends. -ChickLit Cafe
"It's a well-written story with crisp, clear dialog that engages you from the start..." -Readers' Favorite
"Loved it! Carolyn Clarke weaves the plot with skill, and her characters are all convincing, with their flaws and quirks. Moreover, the wittiness of the writing enlightened the story. Here, day-to-day life is never boring." -Reedsy Discovery
"And Then There's Margaret is a lively, satirical, contemporary debut by Carolyn Clarke, a talented writer (and also a heralded book blogger)." -Marilyn Simon Rothstein, Author of Crazy to Leave You and Lift & Separate
"A captivating, comedy-drama exploring the complex and turbulent relationship between a woman and her mother-in-law." -Readers' Choice
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