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"A revelation of the drive and creative flux of the metropolis over time."--Nature "This is a must-read book for any city dweller with a voracious appetite for understanding the wonders of cities and why we're so attracted to them."--Zahi Hawass, author of Hidden Treasures of Ancient Egypt A...

Lana feels that her crown is threatened. The root to all her problems stem from Gethambe's love interest, Ashley. Trying desperately to savor her position as the true Queen of Achaemenid, she commits the ultimate sin and puts the lives of Ashley and her daughter in danger. Feeling guilty about how things ended with Lana, Gethambe attempts to find her to right his wrongs. Not realizing that Ashley is missing, his focus becomes bonding them as sister wives. His hope is for everyone to live together in perfect harmony. Little does he know, he's already too late. When Ashely awakens, she finds ...

Three individuals are at the pivotal point in their lives – Ashley, Gethambe, and Lana. And somehow, their lives will soon intertwine, but not all parties will get their happy ending. Ashley’s world came crumbling down around her on July 17th. That was the day that she would face her husband for the last time. He had filed for divorce and had moved on to share his life with another woman. Around that same time, Gethambe, a half breed human and wolf, found that he needed to prove himself to his pack and take an epic journey from death to life. During this journey, he must fight seven ...

In the beginning, there were three individuals that were at a pivotal point in their lives – Ashley, Gethambe, and Lana. As their lives became intertwined, it was impossible for all three of them to get their happy ending. ​ In the sequel, we found out that Lana felt like Ashley threatened her crown. She believed that all her problems stemmed from Gethambe’s love for Ashley – a human. She tried desperately to savor her position as the true Queen of Achaemenid, but she committed the ultimate sin by placing a hit on Ashley, Gethambe’s lover, and Serenity, her own daughter. ​ After...

Niila was born into a tribe of Dark Fae on the planet of Nibiru. According to the Fae tradition, a royal prince or princess is to marry on their twenty-first birthday and begin the journey of life. And Niila was prepared to start her journey with Prince Idris from the neighboring kingdom of Ravenwood. Saavik was born Prince of the Kushite Tribe on Earth. He was one week away from marrying a woman he had been courting since they were teenagers.

Toni is a high-ranking demon who has the world twirling around her ring finger. She has captured the heart of Lucifer – although she keeps him at arm’s length. She reigns over one of the most notorious clans in Louisville, Kentucky, and has everything a woman could want – respect, power, and loads of money. But what happens when an accidental meeting with an unknown force rearranges her whole life? It makes her want to do right instead of wrong, persuades her heart to beat to a different rhythm, and influences her to sway away from the entity that placed her on the throne she ...

This father-daughter tale reveals how the author's father taught her how to fight and survive in an unfiltered America. Born in the early 1940s, her father was thrown into a world where he had no choice but to fight in many different arenas, including the boxing ring and the courtroom. He instilled in her his unrelenting drive and will to win. As a result, she went through life with his priceless survival playbook at her side.

**FULL STANDALONE NOVEL** Jessica is a young and beautiful nursing student who falls in love with Justin, a guy that she met at a party. Although, he fulfills her needs mentally and financially, she longs for a little more excitement in her bedroom. While attending nursing school, she gets involved with her pharmacology teacher. With Denver, her sexual appetite for the kinkier things are satisfied. There's only a couple of problems that interfere with her happiness. One, Denver is married with two daughters that attend the same college as she does. Second, although her body craves the more ...

The Vault is the hottest spot in Incline Village. Louis’ club brings in the big bucks. Along with his wife, Adele, he's reaping the reward. Deep pockets are required for a spot on the exclusive guest list. The lucky few granted entrance must agree to let loose and explore the forbidden realm of romance. Nothing is off limits. For the right price, those brave enough to place an order can be served with their lustful desires in a matter of minutes. Louis and Adele aim to please; even more so around the most forbidden holiday - Halloween. With the nightclub thriving, they decide to throw ...

Anita has had two failed marriages. Her first, to Ted, ended because they were too young. Her second, to Damon, ended because he left her…for a man named Paul. After the pain of the divorces, she’s joined HookUsUp.com, hoping for one last chance at love through online dating. But so far, it’s been a fiasco. Then she meets Mitch on the site. He seems kind, handsome, decent – too good to be true? But as her hope surfaces with Mitch, both former husbands come back to turn her life upside down. Ted wants to re-connect but is easy to say “no” to. More dangerous is Damon, who wants ...

**RE-RELEASE** The Hennessy Chronicles follows Louis’s story of how he is transformed from a sweet and loving husband into the most talked about and requested male escort at Hidden Pleasures – Hennessy. Aurora, the owner of Hidden Pleasures, shows him that size truly does matter in his profession and money can make one sell their soul to the devil. Louis is pulled in by Aurora’s slick tongue and twisted meanings. She assures him that he would never have to worry about struggling again, if he uses what he possesses to make the money he wants. Knowing that what he is about to embark on ...

**RE-RELEASE** Sensual - Seductive - Erotic Romance ‘Sins of a Housewife’ follows a sexually frustrated housewife who has all but given up on helping her husband Louis understand that their relationship is one sided romantically. Through the referral of her longtime friend Jazz, she signs up for a membership to an escort agency exclusively for female clientele. Adele is able to indulge in her wildest sexual fantasies. By going on dates with the men from Hidden Pleasures, she finds out that there is a whole new side to her sexual appetite. She is able to have encounters with any man – ...

Nichelle’s father lost a poker game with a high-roller player. Because he could not pay his debt, to keep from being killed, he gave his 16-year-old daughter’s hand in marriage to Miguel. She was collected by her husband-to-be and kept locked away until her 18th birthday.

**FULL STANDALONE NOVEL** Storm’s life is a painful disaster. Her father’s passing away, she hasn’t spoken to her mother in years, and she’s in a cruel, abusive marriage with her husband Chase. Is there any way out for her? On his deathbed, her father pleads with her to leave Chase. Her brother vows to help her escape the violence. With help from a family friend, she establishes a new life in Chicago. She has a new job, new apartment, and a friendship with the family friend’s son Kobe. He’s a playboy with a girlfriend named Samantha, but he’s developing feelings for Storm. In ...

Girl Meets God is where childlike faith meets the living Word. I sit with God, listen for His voice, and write down what He speaks to my heart. The Bible is where my relationship with Him deepens and becomes real.Come with a soft heart, open Bible and meet God again and again — not as religion, but as relationship.Come grow your relationship with Him — one encounter at a time.

Transform your worship arts ministry forever! Let Reign Dance Company share their testimonies of how a Christian dance company succeeds with a team-based leadership approach. If you desire to launch a dynamic church dance ministry, a community-based arts organization or a global arts outreach missions team, Training to Reign will provide the steps needed to triumph. Begin your Kingdom training session today!

Welcome to That’s Moore Like It with Monica Moore Smith. On this podcast, we take a look into people’s journeys of personal growth and development, so we can get closer to saying about our lives, ”That’s Moore Like It.”

Poetry is a form of speaking from your heart. In this book, the author explains her most intimate feelings about how she views her career choices, relationships, and elderly community.

Collaborative-Culture: Bridging Perspectives, Building Stronger TeamsCulture shapes how we live, work, and collaborate—yet it remains one of our most misunderstood and underutilized assets. Collaborative Culture explores what culture truly means in our workplaces and across societies, revealing how it powers organizational and community success.Hosted by cultural intelligence experts Dr. Kristine Gentry (Culture Grove) and Monica Smith (Tradewind Consulting), this podcast creates a forum for transformative conversations about the intersection of culture, leadership, and human ...

Love, Business & Luggage is where marriage, entrepreneurship, and travel meet. Join Monica and Clayton Smith as they share the real stories behind running businesses together, raising a family, and exploring the world. With humor, honesty, and plenty of adventure, each episode inspires you to build a life you love and pack it into your carry-on.