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Paper Hearts
by J. V. SpeyerA divorce lawyer with a romantic spirit. A cynical television executive who thinks commitment is for fools. They can’t fight their attraction, or their affection. Can they find a way to reconcile their vastly different needs, or will each walk away from the best thing they’ve ever had?Jordan might be a divorce lawyer, but he’s a hopeless romantic. He doesn’t see the two as incompatible, either. He’s never had a relationship last long enough to be with someone on Valentine’s Day, but he’s still hopeful he’ll find the one out there somewhere.Sam is an executive vice president at a major television network. He spends his days managing programming, much of it centered around romance, and he knows exactly how fake television romances are. His own background of rejection only cements his views on the fleeting nature of affection.They meet by chance, when Sam’s sister and best friend file for divorce. The divorce is messy, and Sam and Jordan are thrown together often enough to try to make a relationship work. When the winter holidays roll around, the difference in their expectations comes to the fore.Can Sam overcome his fear of commitment ... and rejection? Can Jordan get over his need to define their relationship? Or will they both lose the one thing in their lives that makes them happiest?
Paperweight
by Meg HastonIn the vein of Laurie Halse Anderson's Wintergirls, this emotionally haunting and beautifully written young adult debut delves into the devastating impact of trauma and loss.Seventeen-year-old Stevie is trapped. In her life. In her body. And now in an eating-disorder treatment center on the dusty outskirts of the New Mexico desert. Life in the center is regimented and intrusive, a nightmare come true. Nurses and therapists watch Stevie at meal time, accompany her to the bathroom, and challenge her to eat the foods she's worked so hard to avoid. Her dad has signed her up for sixty days of treatment. But what no one knows is that Stevie doesn't plan to stay that long. There are only twenty-seven days until the anniversary of her brother Josh's death--the death she caused. And if Stevie gets her way, there are only twenty-seven days until she, too, will end her life.Paperweight follows Stevie's journey as she struggles not only with this life-threatening eating disorder, but with the question of whether she can ever find absolution for the mistakes of her past...and whether she truly deserves to.
Papi (Horizontes #3)
by Mickie B. Ashling Rocío AresLa secuela de SaboresVolumen 3 de la serie HorizontesSeis meses después de conocerse en los Sabores de Chicago, Lil Lampert y Grier Dilorio están viviendo juntos. Su vínculo físico es más sólido que nunca, pero pronto se dan cuenta de que se necesita más que tres palabras mágicas y sexo excelente para formar una pareja. Como cualquier aprendiz, Grier está asimilando cómo navegar por su nueva vida. Sus problemas deberían haber terminado cuando Jillian firmó los papeles, reconociéndolo como padre biológico de Luca, y tuvo la oportunidad de comenzar con su carrera de diseñador, pero en lugar de eso, está obstaculizado por viejos temores y malos hábitos que son difíciles de romper. Adaptarse a un diminuto apartamento, en una ciudad con un invierno muy riguroso al lado de un hombre más joven y terco, es todo un reto para Lil. Su posición como "papi" de Luca se convierte en un acto de equilibrio entre lo que él considera correcto y lo que indican los ocho años de experiencia paternal de Grier. Su vida ya es lo suficientemente compleja, pero ahora Lil y Grier se van a tener que enfrentar a una nueva situación, que involucra una gran institución. Repentinamente la seguridad de Luca y su felicidad como familia dependen del profundo conocimiento de Lil de la naturaleza humana y de la voluntad de Grier para aprender.
Papi
by J. P. BarnabyKyle Lang just got out of a marriage that lasted too goddamned long. He knew when he married her that he shouldn't have. For the last few years, he's been haunted by daydreams of the perfect feel of another man's skin. The problem is, the bar scene isn't working so well for him. When Kyle picks up Jesse, an eighteen-year-old illegal who turns tricks for cash, he finally finds something to scratch that desperate itch. For Jesse, who is only gay-for-pay to support his sister, it's the first time he's ever been aroused by another man's touch. The consequences will change his whole world.A Bittersweet Dreams title: It's an unfortunate truth: love doesn't always conquer all. Regardless of its strength, sometimes fate intervenes, tragedy strikes, or forces conspire against it. These stories of romance do not offer a traditional happy ending, but the strong and enduring love will still touch your heart and maybe move you to tears.
Papi (Orizzonti serie #3)
by Ugo Telese Mickie B. AshlingSeguito di La degustazioneUn libro della serie Orizzonti.Sei mesi dopo essersi incontrati alla Degustazione di Chicago, Lil Lampert e Grier Dilorio vivono insieme. Il loro legame fisico è forte più che mai, ma la coppia capisce presto che servono più di due magiche parole e del sesso straordinario per far funzionare una relazione. Come un uccellino che ha appena lasciato il nido, Grier sta imparando come condurre la sua nuova vita. I suoi problemi sarebbero dovuti finire quando Jillian ha firmato i documenti che lo riconoscono come padre biologico di Luca e quando ha avuto l'opportunità di inseguire la carriera di designer d'interni. Invece, è ostacolato da vecchi timori e cattive abitudini che sono difficili da abbandonare. Adeguarsi a un piccolo appartamento in uno stato con quattro stagioni - con un uomo più giovane di lui dal temperamento testardo - è una sfida per Lil. Fare il "Papi" di Luca significa trovare una sorta di equilibrio delicato tra quello che lui pensa sia giusto e il dover fare affidamento agli otto anni di esperienza di Grier. La vita è abbastanza stressante, ma ora Lil e Grier affrontano anche una complicanza inaspettata creata da un'autorità influente, potente e radicale. Improvvisamente, la sicurezza di Luca e la felicità della famiglia che si sta formando dipendono dalla profonda comprensione della natura umana di Lil e dalla voglia di imparare di Grier.
Paquete de 4 Tentáculo Gay
by K. Matthew Luisa Maria Reyes CortésCuatro historias excitantes de dichosos tentáculos gays. Lee a través de cuatro viajes separados de intensas invasiones alienígenas, criaturas sexuales fantásticas y monstruos que inducen miedo mientras sumergen sus tentáculos profundamente en los agujeros de sus víctimas indefensas. Garantizado para satisfacer su antojo de caos tentáculo rizado. Incluido en este paquete de 4 están las siguientes historias cortas: Tentáculos invasores Invademe Un Chico para el Monstruo de los Tentáculos Alex y el Monstruo de los Tentáculos
Para chicas fuertes de corazón tierno y piel canela: Una carta de amor para mujeres de color
by Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez“A través de su íntima manera de narrar y su cálido abrazo a las mujeres de color para quienes escribe, Mojica Rodríguez también abraza dulcemente a los lectores y los invita a transitar el duro camino a la liberación” —POPSUGAR LATINA “Provocador e iluminador. Bella y honestamente escrito, llegará al corazón de las mujeres de color que trabajan por la justicia y la equidad” —SEATTLE BOOK REVIEW Durante generaciones, las mujeres de color han tenido que luchar contra las poderosas fuerzas del sexismo, el racismo y el clasismo; una lucha bastante solitaria. Cuando Prisca Dorca Mojicas fundó Latina Rebels, creó también una comunidad que las ayuda a pelear juntas. Lo hizo de nuevo con este libro. Para chicas fuertes, de corazón tierno y piel canela ofrece sabiduría y caminos de liberación, maneras poderosas de enfrentar diversos retos y empodera a las mujeres para que desafíen la narrativa blanca y masculina contando sus propias historias. Esta es una guía hacia el orgullo y hermandad para las mujeres de piel canela y piel negra, una herramienta necesaria para avivar todo un movimiento. Tal vez prenda una chispa dentro de ti.
Para el largo plazo
by Elizabeth Noble¿Y si tu vida fuera una mentira? Desde el exterior, la vida de Jay parece idílica, un veinteañero, dirige el negocio de su familia con altos ingresos disponibles y libertad. La realidad es que la vida de Jay está dictada por un padre intolerante, controlador y abusivo que insiste en que Jay simplemente no puede ser gay. Jay anhela su propia vida con un hombre dominante, pero es una quimera fuera de su alcance. Cuando conoce a Dom entrenado, Eric, lo más que Jay puede esperar es una aventura ocasional de una noche o una aventura rápida. Eric tiene su corazón puesto en Jay, y no solo por más de una noche. Jay es el tipo de sumiso del que Eric podría pasar fácilmente el resto de su vida y enamorarse. Mientras intenta ganarse el amor de Jay, la vida de Eric se complica aún más al perseguir a un asesino que puede ser algo más que humano. Cuando Jay es el objetivo, Eric solo quiere protegerlo. ¿Puede salvar la vida de Jay y ganar su corazón también?
Parachuting into the Future
by Chase CarlyleAfter a decade away, Cole Swan moves back to his childhood hometown to be closer to his grandma after his parents die in a skydiving accident. Cole feels lost. His parents were only twenty years older than he himself, so they had a lot of life left in them.Rory Torpey is a barista and struggling actor. He starred in one indie film and hasn't landed a role since, but maybe he'll nail an audition for a project that'll launch his acting career. If there's one thing Rory wants, it's to not be stuck in a small town for the rest of his life, even if there are worse places to live than Ridge Valley.Rory works at the coffee shop Cole frequents and, eventually, they get to know each other. Sparks fly and they start dating. A relationship might benefit them both -- Rory could break Cole out of his shell and show him he can't live in fear, while Cole could teach Rory to appreciate the little things in life. Do they have a future together?
Paradies in Aussicht (Gut zu wissen #2)
by D. W. Marchwell Julia SchneiderFortsetzung zu Gut zu wissenBuch 2 in der Serie - Gut zu wissenEs ist fast ein Jahr her, dass William seine Eltern verloren und sein altes Leben hinter sich gelassen hat, um in seine neue Heimat Kanada zu ziehen. Jetzt liebt William nichts so sehr, wie mit seinen beiden neuen Dads zusammen zu sein. Sein Onkel Jerry hat ihn adoptiert und David Loewenberger geheiratet und William erfährt endlich, wie es ist, Teil einer Familie zu sein. Doch obwohl die beiden Männer ihn mit Liebe und Fürsorge überschütten, ist William einsam. Erst als er Cory trifft, einen Schüler der High School und Trainerassistent in Williams Fußballteam, fängt William an, sich nach einem Bruder zu sehnen. Er ahnt nicht, dass sein Wunsch tatsächlich in Erfüllung gehen könnte. Doch zuerst muss William einige wichtige Lektionen über die Liebe und das Leben lernen.
Paradis perdu (Dreamspun Desires (Français) #32)
by Shira AnthonyIl est dangereux de chercher des secrets enfouis. Lorsqu’une énorme société menace de reprendre son entreprise, Adam Preston, prodige de la programmation, échappe au stress en prenant des vacances plus que méritées en République Dominicaine. Il y rencontre Jonah James, un instructeur de plongée sous-marine, séduisant, intelligent et perspicace. Ce qui commence comme une aventure de vacances devient bientôt beaucoup plus sérieux. Mais Jonah a un secret : dix ans auparavant, il s’est réveillé sur une plage de l’île sans savoir comment il y est arrivé… ni même qui il est. Leur paradis n’est peut-être pas aussi parfait qu’il le paraît. Lorsque les souvenirs de Jonah recommencent à affluer comme des vagues sur le sable, Adam s’agrippera-t-il au radeau de sauvetage ou les deux hommes trouveront-ils un havre de sécurité pour se sortir de la tempête ?
Paradise Found
by Hunter RainesParadise is just an illusion...Or so Philip thinks as he vacations on exotic Anguilla. He should be celebrating the end of law school and the start of his successful career, but he's tired of living a lie for his family's sake. For just one night, he lets down his guard with two men he thinks he'll never see again.He isn't the only one with secrets. For years, Cameron Drake has suppressed his need for dominance, afraid of hurting his lover, Mark Wilder. But when Cameron's hand meets Philip's ass, there's no more pretending. Mark can't face his conflicting feelings about the ménage; does Cameron want more than Mark can give?The three of them may have been perfect together but consequences follow them back to their real lives. Will their desire for another encounter shatter the illusions they've built to protect themselves or clear the obstacles to paradise?
Paradise (point of transmission)
by Andrew SutherlandParadise (point of transmission) is a poetry collection placed within a sequence of physical and psychic transitional spaces: from seronegative to seropositive; from ‘adopted' Singaporean to the poet finding his place again as an adult in the Perth of his childhood; and from being secretive about his HIV-status (in which the art he produced was rooted in the trauma of HIV transmission without naming it), towards living a more public life, in which living openly with HIV is characterised by the queer longing toward both resilience and transformation.
Paradiso in anticipo (Serie Buono a sapersi #2)
by Rossella Fortuna D. W. MarchwellSeguito di Buono a Sapersi Serie Buono a sapersi, Libro 2È trascorso quasi un anno da quando William ha perso i genitori e abbandonato l'unico tipo di vita che conosceva per una nuova casa in Canada. Ma ora, non c'è niente che ami di più che stare con i suoi due nuovi papà. Suo zio Jerry McKenzie lo ha adottato e ha sposato David Loewenberger, e William sta imparando cosa significa fare parte di una famiglia. Nonostante tutto l'amore e le attenzioni che i due uomini riversano su di lui, William è ancora solo. Solo quando incontra Cory, uno studente delle superiori, che è vice-allenatore della sua squadra di calcio, William comincia a pensare a come sarebbe avere un fratello. Non sa che potrebbe anche veder esaudito il desiderio, ma prima dovrà imparare alcune lezioni molto importanti sull'amore e la perdita.
Paradiso rimpianto
by Amy Lane Rebecca MartignoniGli eroi cadono. Peter mette piede per la prima volta nella cittadina di Daisy, in California, quando è ancora un bambino ed è accompagnato da una sola certezza: suo cugino Michael si prenderà cura di lui. Poi Michael stringe amicizia col fragile e tormentato Bodi Kovacs e l'unica consolazione di Peter, dopo aver perso ogni possibilità di avere Bodi per sé, è che il cugino si occuperà anche di quest'ultimo. Ma la tragedia li colpisce e Michael si esilia dal loro mondo, gettando via l'affetto di chi l'ama di più. Sei anni dopo, Michael sta per tornare a casa in una cassa. Per distruggere un eroe è bastata una città piena di bigottismo e odio. Per reclamarlo serve una forza d'animo che né Peter né Bodi avevano sei anni prima. Da quando Michael li ha abbandonati, Bodi è perso e solo. Peter cerca di farlo suo e assumere il ruolo che avrebbe dovuto essere del cugino, ma prima di tutto lui e Bodi devono affrontare il passato. Devono affrontare Michael, i suoi pregi e i suoi difetti, la bellezza e la tristezza, e ricordarlo per quello che è stato davvero e non per quello che avrebbe potuto essere. È un gesto semplice che potrebbe distruggerli entrambi: passare al setaccio le macerie in fiamme del paradiso è un sistema infallibile per annichilire un cuore mortale che soffre.
La paradoja de un antes y un después
by Celia Añó«Solo se escuchó el tañido lejano de un tic tic tic tac tic tac tac...». La Torre del Reloj, que controla que el tiempo se mantenga estable, se ha averiado. Los días ya no avanzan como deben, las horas duran segundos y los segundos son casi interminables. Repararla es una misión delicada y peligrosa, pues implica adentrarse en sus entrañas, donde el tiempo se retuerce, vivo como una criatura salvaje. La misión de arreglarla recae en los mejores mecánicos de la Academia de Íleon, pero lo que debería ser un trabajo formal se convierte en una apuesta cuando Abel, el mejor alumno de la Academia, y Jinx, un independiente, son elegidos. Cada uno representa las ideas de sus maestras, completamente opuestas, aunque la enemistad entre ambos viene de mucho antes. Bajo las voces de ánimo de curiosos, amigos y profesores, Abel y Jinx se adentran en la Torre del Reloj. La competición entre ambos comienza sobre agujas y números que se mueven sobre el vacío. Los dos intentan sabotearse hasta que tropiezan con sus versiones del futuro. Porque en la Torre del Reloj el tiempo ha dejado de ser lineal. Y si quieren escapar del círculo de paradojas en el que están atrapados, no les quedará más remedio que aprender a confiar en su rival.
Paradoxes of Neoliberalism: Sex, Gender and Possibilities for Justice (Social Justice)
by Janet Jakobsen and Elizabeth BernsteinFrom the rise of far-right regimes to the tumult of the COVID-19 pandemic, recent years have brought global upheaval as well as the sedimentation of longstanding social inequalities. Analyzing the complexities of the current political moment in different geographic regions, this book addresses the paradoxical persistence of neoliberal policies and practices, in order to ground the pursuit of a more just world. Engaging theories of decoloniality, racial capitalism, queer materialism, and social reproduction, this book demonstrates the centrality of sexual politics to neoliberalism, including both social relations and statecraft. Drawing on ethnographic case studies, the authors show that gender and sexuality may be the site for policies like those pertaining to sex trafficking, which bundle together economics and changes to the structure of the state. In other instances, sexual politics are crucial components of policies on issues ranging from the growth of financial services to migration. Tracing the role of sexual politics across different localities and through different political domains, this book delineates the paradoxical assemblage that makes up contemporary neoliberal hegemony. In addition to exploring contemporary social relations of neoliberal governance, exploitation, domination, and exclusion, the authors also consider gender and sexuality as forces that have shaped myriad forms of community-based activism and resistance, including local efforts to pursue new forms of social change. By tracing neoliberal paradoxes across global sites, the book delineates the multiple dimensions of economic and cultural restructuring that have characterized neoliberal regimes and emergent activist responses to them. This innovative analysis of the relationship between gender justice and political economy will appeal to: interdisciplinary scholars in social and cultural studies; legal and political theorists; and the wide range of readers who are concerned with contemporary questions of social justice.
Paraíso anticipado (Bueno Saberlo #2)
by Y. M. García D. W. MarchwellLa secuela de Bueno SaberloVolumen 2 de la serie "Bueno Saberlo"Ha transcurrido un año desde que William perdió a sus padres y dejó la vida que conocía por un nuevo hogar en Canadá. No hay nada que el pequeño adore más que estar con sus dos nuevos padres. Su tío Jerry McKenzie lo adoptó y se casó con David Loewenberger, por lo que William está aprendiendo lo que significa ser parte de una familia. A pesar del amor y cuidados que los dos hombres le brindan, William se siente solo. Cuando conoce a Cory, un estudiante de instituto que ayuda a su entrenador de fútbol, comienza a entender lo que sería tener un hermano. No sospecha que su sueño podría hacerse realidad, aunque primero tendrá que aprender una lección muy importante sobre el amor y las pérdidas.
Paranormal Lovers Box Set
by Wayne MansfieldFour of Wayne Mansfields's best-selling paranormal gay romance stories in one box set! Contains the stories:Before Lovers: Have you ever seen someone and had the strangest feeling you’ve met before? A chance meeting brings Paul and Calvin together. The evening starts with a drink and quickly develops into something more. But strange things happen to they get intimate; a bizarre transformation which leads Paul to consult a psychic. What he discovers will change the way he thinks about life, and Calvin, forever more.Ryan: What happens to Dane after his Aunt Beatrice is killed in a car accident defies belief. He hires Ryan to be his house keeper and maintenance man, but even after they fall in love, how can two men alone cope with what they are about to learn? And no one should ever have to make the decision they are forced to make. Not without all the answers.Stranger Things: Too many people say there’s no magic left in the world, but Morgan Berry has the good fortune to meet Reginald Batt, who proves to him there’s magic everywhere if you know where to look.Unexpected Ending: When Rob sees a handsome stranger walking along the edge of a quiet country road, he stops to offer assistance. Duke won’t be able to make it into town before the storm hits. Since Rob lives alone, he invites Duke to stay the night at his place. In the morning, they’ll head into town. The simple invitation is made out of old-fashioned country hospitality, yet it will change Rob’s life forever.
Pardalita
by Joana Estrela16-year-old Raquel lives in a small town in Portugal, the kind of place where everyone knows everyone else's business. Her parents are divorced and she's just been suspended for cursing out a school aide asking about her father's new marriage. She has two best friends, Luísa and Fred, but wants something more.Then, from afar, she sees Pardalita, a senior and a gifted artist who's moving to Lisbon to study in the fall. The two girls get to know each other while working on a play. And Raquel falls in love.From author/artist Joana Estrela comes Pardalita, a beautiful slice-of-life story that is This One Summer meets Ursula K. Le Guin's Very Far Away from Anywhere Else, told in flashbacks and present day action. Using a gorgeous blend of prose poems, illustrations, and graphic novel format, Estrela captures the feeling of being a teenager in a way that feels gentle, joyful, and real.
Pardonner à Thayne (Véritables compagnons #2)
by J. R. Loveless Bénédicte Girault NelsonVéritables compagnons, numéro hors sérieNicholas Cartwright a fait tout ce qui était en son pouvoir pour oublier cette nuit, six mois plus tôt à Senaka, quand son véritable compagnon l'a rejeté, le laissant brisé et désabusé. Se réfugiant dans son travail, il s'y adonne jusqu'à l'épuisement, tout en trouvant les caresses d'un autre insupportables. Tout à coup, son compagnon a besoin de son aide et demande peut-être plus que ce Nick est prêt à lui accorder. Thayne Whitedove a toujours été une âme errante, passant ses journées sur les routes et ses nuits dans les bras d'un amant de rencontre, jusqu'à ce qu'une erreur fatale le pousse à chercher secours auprès des siens. À sa grande consternation, la seule façon de réparer sa faute est d'accepter ce qu'il refuse par-dessus tout... son compagnon. Thayne doit choisir entre continuer à fuir ou rester et se battre pour le pardon de Nick.
Parenting Your LGBTQ+ Teen: A Guide to Supporting, Empowering, and Connecting with Your Child
by Allan SadacRaise your LGBTQ+ teen with compassion and confidenceParenting teens can be a nerve-wracking experience, and raising an LGBTQ+ teen can present even more questions. This book is filled with guidance, exercises, and inspiration to help you create a nurturing and affirming environment for your teen. You'll discover how to tackle common parenting issues, learn about the LGBTQ+ experience, and gain the confidence and tools to support and empower your teen.Understand your teen—Learn why parenting teens can be so tricky, what important LGBTQ+ terms mean, answers to common questions, and what may be in store for your LGBTQ+ teen.Encourage dialogue—Get tips for sparking important conversations around key topics like mental health, bullying, sex and relationships, gender identity and expression, and more.Explore relatable stories—Discover anecdotes about parents and teens across the LGBTQ+ spectrum so you can gain new perspectives on sexual orientation and gender identity.Understand and connect with your LGBTQ+ teen—and help them truly thrive—with this guide for parents.
Parenting Your Transgender Teen: Positive Parenting Strategies for Raising Transgender, Nonbinary, and Gender Nonconforming Teens
by Andrew Maxwell TriskaLove and support your transgender teen You're probably reading this because your teenager shared something important about themselves. You want to be supportive, but what does "supportive" mean to transgender, nonbinary, or gender nonconforming teens? This parenting book provides positive parenting tools to support your teen on their journey of self-discovery plus strategies to help you build a stronger relationship with them. What sets this love-centered parenting book apart from other books on parenting teens: Learn—Read about trans identity and learn how gender has been studied throughout history to help you put your child's gender identity into context. Communicate—Show your teen you care by learning the terms used to describe gender identity and how to talk to them about their experiences in accurate and affirming ways. Support—Discover ways you can support your teens' gender expression, like helping them find clothes that fit or taking them to a gender-affirming salon. Advocate—Learn how to talk about your teen's gender to friends and family, how to support your child in school, and the laws that protect trans people from discrimination and harassment. There's a world of information and support out there for you and your teen, and by picking up this book you're taking the first step.
Parfait (Les Dieux #2)
by M. A. Church Adeline NevoSuite de InestimableLes Dieux, tome 2Jeff Mayfield, milliardaire blasé, aime uniquement ce que son argent et le pouvoir peuvent lui procurer, mais les Parques ont d’autres projets pour lui. Tout d’abord, un joueur gagne un énorme jackpot dans son casino et c’est l’effervescence générale. Puis, au milieu de ce chaos, les yeux de Jeff se posent sur l’incroyablement séduisant Cam Smith, alias Cupidon, sous sa forme humaine. Saisi de désir, Jeff fait un pas, mais se retrouve emprisonné dans un tumulte de plaisir et de passion. Cam bouleverse l’image que Jeff a de lui-même et l’oblige à se remettre en question. Mais Jeff n’est pas le seul à vouloir garder le contrôle. Jalousie est l’alter ego de Cam et s’il vient à perdre son sang-froid, les conséquences seront mortelles.