There was a time when I was dad’s perfect boy and mom’s secret special girl. My job was to keep the latter role a secret.

This book is a collection of essays from MacroPolo, the think tank of the Paulson Institute in Chicago. The picture of China that emerges in this volume is one built from the ground up, across economics, politics, and technology. In addition, because China’s rise has important global dimensions, a US-China section composed of two essays is included, which combine both a macro perspective and a view of the bilateral relationship through the history of a significant multinational firm. Final...

House-sitting for her parents seemed like a good idea, until the microwave blew up and the lights went out.Now Chloe Burke thinks upgrading the electrical system of her childhood home while they are away would make the perfect Christmas gift. Fortunately, there's an electrician in town who can get the job done by the holidays.Scott Quinn has wanted to get his hands on the Burkes' wiring for almost as long as he's wanted to get his hands on their daughter. Chloe didn't notic...

A landmark in women’s empowerment—as relevant as ever in the age of #MeToo—that honors female sexuality in all its complexityIt’s been more than twenty years since Eve Ensler’s international sensation The Vagina Monologues gave birth to V-Day, the radical, global grassroots movement to end violence against women and girls. This special edition features six never-before-published monologues, a new foreword by National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson, a...

The New York Times bestselling author of New Leaf returns to Mystic Creek, Oregon, where a wounded heart finds a place to call home. . . .After a career on the rodeo circuit, Ben Sterling longs to settle down on his farm and start a family like his brothers. He’s searched all over for the woman of his dreams. Yet the only one to spark his interest is the new owner of the local café. Getting her attention, however, won’t be easy.Sissy Sue B...

Want to turn up the heat in the bedroom? Ready to try something new? Whether you want to experiment à la Christian Grey or simply get a little more adventurous with your sex play, adding some novelty to your sex life will keep your relationship fresh and exciting.In Fifty Degrees Hotter in No Time, recognized sexpert Josey Vogels shows you how to introduce fantasy and kink into your bedroom routine. Vogels’ frank approach will help you and your partner get out of your sexu...

Ashley hates flying. But then sexy David sits next to her, and suddenly Ashley finds herself hoping their delay will last forever… especially when it leads to a simmering seduction at the gorgeous businessman’s hands!Yet can their passion go the distance?

The act of "coming out" has the power to transform every aspect of a woman's life: family, friendships, career, sexuality, spirituality. An essential element of self-realization, it is the unabashed acceptance of one's "outlaw" standing in a predominantly heterosexual world.These accounts -- sometimes heart-wrenching, often exhilarating -- encompass a wide breadth of backgrounds and experiences. From a teenager institutionalized for her passion for women to the mother who must come...

Buckhorn’s favorite bachelor has finally decided to tie the knot in a sizzling new novella… Don’t miss this fan-favorite tale from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster, originally titled A Buckhorn Bachelor.Adam Sommerville always thought he had it all—great family in a close-knit community, worthwhile job as a high school gym teacher, and no shortage of women eager to be on his arm. But it seems his luck has suddenly run out. Because Buc...

"This is where sex and gender collide, then ricochet like fragments of heart rending shrapnel. Rarely has a book about lust been full of so much love, conflict, and intelligence. If you think you already know what's in these stories, or you think you don't need to know, you're wrong."—Patrick Califa, author of Sex Changes: The Politics of TransgenderismExploring the crossroads of gender and sexuality, Trans/Love: Radical Sex, Love & Relationships Beyond the Gender Bina...

“Highly recommended for romantics of all stripes."—Library Journal, starred reviewWhy isn’t real-life romance more like fiction?Patience Bloom asked herself this question, many times over. As a teen she fell in love with Harlequin novels and imagined her life would turn out just like their heroines: That shy guy she had a crush on would sweep her off her feet and turn out to be a rock star. Not exactly her reality, but Patience kept hoping....