My name is James Gates. I grew up in the 1940s and 50s, in a diverse hostile social environment in a complex time. This environment was governed by insanity, bigotry, fear and inhumanity. But beyond all the madness, a sense of hopelessness induced a measure of tolerance that created a guarded feeling of happiness and well being, yet tainted by fear.As I observed and experienced the blatant inhumanities associated with bigotry and other flaws, I realized that I was in a unique posit...

For people who desire to realise the value of enlightenment and tranquility, Alchemy of Enlightenment helps self-reflection rather than the skills of meditation. To see the world is not to be seen but to see through the eyes of own. The true freedom can be achieved by putting oneself on top of everything else in terms of ways of living and seeing.

"Commentary Upon the Maya-Tzental Perez Codex" by William Gates is a significant scholarly work that delves into the intricacies of the Maya-Tzental culture through the lens of the Perez Codex. Gates meticulously analyzes the codex, which is a vital historical document that provides insights into the rituals, beliefs, and daily life of the Tzental people. His commentary not only elucidates the text but also contextualizes it within the broader framework of Maya civilization, making it an e...

The Desert King Olivia GatesTheir marriage will save his kingdom. And in return for an heir, Kamal Aal Masood will give his new wife Aliyah anything ; except the trust and intimacy she desperately wants. When Kamal abruptly ended their blistering affair years ago, he vowed Aliyah would never ensnare him again!An Affair with the Princess Michelle CelmerWealthy architect Alexander Rafferty hadn't returned to the ki...

KristinI was drowning. I had four kids under one small roof, a job that barely made ends meet, and not nearly enough hours in the day. Then I walked in to clean Room 328, startled the cute computer nerd, and had the best twenty minutes of my life. But that was all it could ever be—stolen moments with a man who was too good for my past or present.WillGoing undercover at one of my hotels wasn't a chore. Two weeks of R&R in a seaside t...

BridgetThe day I decided to leave Kyle Kingsley was the day I was no longer afraid of dying. I was afraid of living. I'd had it all—or so everyone thought. I had been trapped in a gilded cage by a deadly monster, and finally escaped. But so did he. Trusting again was harder than healing, especially when the nightmare wasn't over yet.ChaseBridget was the only girl I had ever wanted. Seven whispered words during our friends' wedding g...

Collect the best Harlequin comics!Vol. 5 is Virgin Love. Includes "The Sheikh's Bargained Bride", "The Brazilian's Blackmail Bargain", "The Mediterranean Billionaire's Blackmail Bargain", "The Ruthless Greek's Virgin Princess", The Tycoon's Virgin", and "Virgin Princess, Tycoon's Temptation" free preview of 6 comics!

MadelineEvery girl dreams of meeting her celebrity crush. Unfortunately, my dreams weren't coming true. I was on national television, standing in front of my celebrity nemesis, and ten hours earlier, I had his tongue down my throat.Hello, nightmare.LucaHer poker face was unbeatable. I would never have guessed the woman I went on a date with would be the woman I judged the next morning or the pastry chef of my new restaurant....

“No part of the Empire has given up more completely of her splendid men than Yukon … Such being the case, the Dominion should not be forgetful of this region—the Empire’s farthest North, and take pride in the encouragement of the spirit that dominates the people of the Land of the Midnight Sun.” —Dawson Daily News, May 15, 1918Nearly a thousand Yukoners, a quarter of the population, enlisted before the end of the Great War. They were lawyers, bankers, piano tuners, dockwor...

Sherazad is perplexed by the sensual feelings that suddenly arise in her after she accidentally shoots Lorenzo, a world-famous surgeon, in the arm! They were ambushed while traveling as part of a medical team in the Balkans. And during the attack, she accidentally injured Lorenzo. Yet when they returned to camp, there was passion in Lorenzo’s eyes. A dangerous romance is about to begin!

He'd noticed her across a crowded room, and in that instant Sheikh Shaheen Aal Shalaan wanted her. With just a few words, Shaheen had his mystery woman in his bed, where she awakened passions he'd long denied.Then the sheikh discovered his lover's true identity. She was Johara, his childhood friend, now fully blossomed into a vision he could not do without. But his lineage demanded he take a wife of the throne's choosing. Anything else would have catastrophic results. Yet how could...

MelissaI was done with internet matches and swiping left and right. The dating pool needed a lifeguard. But just when I decided that love wasn't in the cards for me, the boy I'd always had a crush on walked into my ER and flashed a smile that told me he wasn't letting me slip away. I just had to keep his sister's secret a little longer.JasonThe military was my ticket out of Beaufort, North Carolina. After a career of flying fighter ...