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Wrapped Together (Portland Heat #5)
by Annabeth AlbertIn the bustling restaurants, shops, and cafés of Portland, Oregon, things really heat up for the hard-working men behind the scenes when the holidays come into town . . . For a stationery store owner, the holidays are great for business. But for Hollis Alcott, Christmas reminds him of the tragic events of three years past, and the last thing he wants to do is take part in Portland's over-abundance of festive cheer. But Sawyer Murphy, a hunky gift shop owner whose brother is married to Hollis's sister, has made it his mission to pluck Hollis out of his holiday blues. And his plan is beginning to work. Wrapped in the warm glow of newfound passion, the former business rivals hit up Portland's finest holiday traditions--and Hollis's icy attitude begins to melt like snowflakes on his tongue. But he isn't sure he can trust anyone with the only gift he has--his heart--without breaking it like an antique ornament. Unless he can find the courage to take a leap with the one lover he never expected . . .
The Wrath and the Dawn: The Wrath and the Dawn Book 1 (The Wrath and the Dawn #1)
by Renée AhdiehOne of TIME magazine's 100 Best Fantasy Books of All TimeA #1 New York Times bestseller and a sumptuous, epic tale inspired by A Thousand and One Nights.'A riveting Game of Thrones meets Arabian Nights love story' US WeeklyEvery dawn brings horror to a different family in a land ruled by a killer. Khalid, the eighteen-year-old Caliph of Khorasan, takes a new bride each night only to have her executed at sunrise. So it is a terrible surprise when sixteen-year-old Shahrzad volunteers to marry Khalid. But she does so with a clever plan to stay alive and exact revenge on the Caliph for the murder of her best friend and countless other girls. Shazi's wit and will get her through to the dawn that no others have seen, but with a catch . . . she may be falling in love with a murderer.Shazi discovers that the villainous boy-king is not all that he seems and neither are the deaths of so many girls. It's up to her to uncover the reason for the murders and to break the cycle once and for all."So you would have me throw Shazi to the wolves?""Shazi? Honestly, I pity the wolves."(P) 2015 Listening Library
Wrenches, Regrets, & Reality Checks (Wrench Wars #3)
by L. A. Witt2nd EditionA Wrench Wars StoryWhen Reggie's garage became part of a popular reality show, business went through the roof. And he supposes having his shop in the black is a fair trade for jumping through the network's hoops. As the show's lowest-ranking producer, Wes is tasked with proposing a new spin-off show to Reggie. The sexy mechanic makes him sweat on a normal day, but this time, Wes is holding cards he can't show. With execs breathing down his neck, he's expected to pitch a show Reggie will never agree to do, even if his rejection puts his existing show on the line. The network is counting on Reggie refusing to sign. But they're not counting on their messenger falling for the man they're trying to fire.First Edition published by Amber Quill Press, 2015.
Written in the Ashes
by Hollan Van Zandt"Written in the Ashes is one of those rare novels that sets 'history' afire, to bathe readers in the glow of a greater, hotter truth. Fans of The Mists of Avalon will find this romantic/alchemical/feminist/spiritual epic equally captivating."—Tom Robbins, bestselling author of Tibetan Peach Pie: A True Account of an Imaginative Life and Villa IncognitoIn the bloody clash between Christians and pagans in fifth-century Alexandria, a slave girl becomes the last hope for preserving peace in this evocative and thrilling tale reminiscent of The Mists of Avalon. A blend of history, adventure, religion, romance, and mysticism, this shares the untold story of the events that led to the burning of the Great Library of Alexandria.After she is abducted from her home in the mountains of Sinai, Hannah is enslaved and taken to Alexandria, where she becomes the property of Alizar, an alchemist and pagan secretly working to preserve his culture. Revered for her beautiful singing voice, the young slave is invited to perform at the city's Great Library, where she becomes friends with the revered mathematician and philosopher, Hypatia, as well as other pagans who curate its magnificent collections. Determined to help them uphold pagan culture and traditions, Hannah embarks on a dangerous quest to unite the fractured pieces of the Emerald Tablet—the last hope to save the pagans and create peace. On this odyssey that leads her to the lost oracles of Delfi and Amun-Ra and to rediscovered ancient cities and rituals, Hannah will experience forbidden loves, painful betrayals, and poignant reunions. But her efforts may be in vain. Returning to Alexandria, Hannah finds a city engulfed in violence, even as her own romantic entanglements come to a head. Now, it's not only her future, but the fate of all Alexandria that is at stake.
Wrong for Me (Motor City Royals #2)
by Jackie AshendenAfter eight years in prison, Levi Rush is finally out and back on the gritty streets of Detroit to claim the future he was owed. A future that includes the one woman he’s wanted for years—his former best friend Rachel. She’s the reason he went inside and if getting her to do what he wants means buying the building that houses her tattoo studio and using it as leverage, then that’s what he’ll do. Because if there’s one thing he’s learned inside it’s that if you want to win, you have to play dirty. Rachel Hamilton is a tattoo artist and one hell of a tough girl. Detroit is her home, and she’s determined to make it a better place. But her plans are threatened when her old friend Levi reappears and gives her an ultimatum: she gives herself to him body and soul, or else she and her business are out on the street. Levi’s got no room in his heart for anything but anger and the lust he’s been carrying around for so long. But the only thing stronger than the secrets of their shared past is their fiery attraction to each other . . . Praise for Jackie Ashenden’s Mine to Take “The sex is dirty-sweet, with a dark lick of dominance and the tantalizing potential of redemption.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review “Intriguingly dark and intensely compelling . . . sure to keep readers in suspense.” —RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars, Top Pick “Ashenden twists and tortures her characters with impressive skill.” —The Washington Post
The Wrong Kind of Angel
by Ruby MooneA reluctant angel, three not terribly wise men, two gorgeous men on a starlit chase to find a child ... It can only be Christmas.It’s Christmas 1817 and Captain Charles Farrington has accepted that he is destined to live alone. That is, until Christmas Eve, when a startlingly handsome man crashes into his home and his life.Harry Valentine is a man on the run. A man with secrets. He hasn’t time to fall for the angel who rescued him and, in any case, he knows that once Charlie realises the truth about him, there will be no future for them.Harry’s warmth makes Charles face up to the demons in his past and shows him that he can have a family. All he has to do is persuade Harry to stay. But Charlie knows that, despite whatever Harry says, he’s the wrong kind of angel for happy endings.
The Wulfkin Legacy: 3 Paranormal Romances
by T. F. WalshT.F. Walsh's wufkin packs offer a dangerous tribe of sexy, powerful shifter alphas who know how to get what they want in a world gone mad. Indulge your inner wolf with these three stories of loyalty, lust, and love!Cloaked: When someone steals the endangered bear cubs she's assigned to protect, wulfkin Daciana must locate them or lose her job and return home in disgrace. The sexy inspector on the case, Connell Lonescu, isn't making this any easier. He's convinced relationships are a waste of time, even if he is attracted to the secretive woman - and Daciana's wulfkin rules forbid relationships with humans. Can they overcome these laws of nature to triumph in love?Cloaked in Secrecy: Enre Ulf, a former member of the ruling wulfkin tribe, plans to infiltrate Alena Novac's circus clan and take out its alpha to save his home in Transylvania. Except he never expected his wolf claiming Alena as his mate or feeling compelled to save her brother, who was jailed for a murder he didn't commit. With the police closing in and the blood feud threatening them, Alena and Enre must overcome their pasts to save their packs' futures.Cloaked in Blood: Selena Kurt agrees to an arranged mating to protect her sister from a dangerous alpha from the enemy clan. To her surprise, her match is Marcin Ulf, the wulfkin who broke her heart years ago. Before they can be paired, however, they're drawn into a tournament where Marcin will compete to free his imprisoned brother while Selena battles for the life of another wulfkin alpha. Both intend to seize this chance - even if it means facing off with one another just as their romance rekindles.Sensuality Level: Sensual
The Wulfkin Legacy: 3 Paranormal Romances
by T. F. WalshT.F. Walsh's wufkin packs offer a dangerous tribe of sexy, powerful shifter alphas who know how to get what they want in a world gone mad. Indulge your inner wolf with these three stories of loyalty, lust, and love!Cloaked: When someone steals the endangered bear cubs she's assigned to protect, wulfkin Daciana must locate them or lose her job and return home in disgrace. The sexy inspector on the case, Connell Lonescu, isn't making this any easier. He's convinced relationships are a waste of time, even if he is attracted to the secretive woman--and Daciana's wulfkin rules forbid relationships with humans. Can they overcome these laws of nature to triumph in love?Cloaked in Secrecy: Enre Ulf, a former member of the ruling wulfkin tribe, plans to infiltrate Alena Novac's circus clan and take out its alpha to save his home in Transylvania. Except he never expected his wolf claiming Alena as his mate or feeling compelled to save her brother, who was jailed for a murder he didn't commit. With the police closing in and the blood feud threatening them, Alena and Enre must overcome their pasts to save their packs' futures.Cloaked in Blood: Selena Kurt agrees to an arranged mating to protect her sister from a dangerous alpha from the enemy clan. To her surprise, her match is Marcin Ulf, the wulfkin who broke her heart years ago. Before they can be paired, however, they're drawn into a tournament where Marcin will compete to free his imprisoned brother while Selena battles for the life of another wulfkin alpha. Both intend to seize this chance--even if it means facing off with one another just as their romance rekindles.Sensuality Level: Sensual
The Wulfkin Legacy: 3 Paranormal Romances
by T. F. WalshT.F. Walsh's wufkin packs offer a dangerous tribe of sexy, powerful shifter alphas who know how to get what they want in a world gone mad. Indulge your inner wolf with these three stories of loyalty, lust, and love!Cloaked: When someone steals the endangered bear cubs she's assigned to protect, wulfkin Daciana must locate them or lose her job and return home in disgrace. The sexy inspector on the case, Connell Lonescu, isn't making this any easier. He's convinced relationships are a waste of time, even if he is attracted to the secretive woman--and Daciana's wulfkin rules forbid relationships with humans. Can they overcome these laws of nature to triumph in love?Cloaked in Secrecy: Enre Ulf, a former member of the ruling wulfkin tribe, plans to infiltrate Alena Novac's circus clan and take out its alpha to save his home in Transylvania. Except he never expected his wolf claiming Alena as his mate or feeling compelled to save her brother, who was jailed for a murder he didn't commit. With the police closing in and the blood feud threatening them, Alena and Enre must overcome their pasts to save their packs' futures.Cloaked in Blood: Selena Kurt agrees to an arranged mating to protect her sister from a dangerous alpha from the enemy clan. To her surprise, her match is Marcin Ulf, the wulfkin who broke her heart years ago. Before they can be paired, however, they're drawn into a tournament where Marcin will compete to free his imprisoned brother while Selena battles for the life of another wulfkin alpha. Both intend to seize this chance--even if it means facing off with one another just as their romance rekindles.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Wyatt's Recipes for Wooing Rock Stars
by Clancy Nacht Thursday EuclidWyatt Parker has a good life--he owns his own construction company, his own house, and he eats home-cooked meals every day. But cooking for one while watching the foodie network is more than lonely. When he learns about an upcoming reality show centered on becoming the personal chef for his favorite rock star, Wyatt leaps at the chance to audition. Tully Randolph is the drummer for the band Unusual Potatoes. With a chef for a mom, love of good food runs in the family. When he's asked to host a cooking competition, he's all in--especially after he meets Wyatt, who is just the kind of big, hairy guy who gets Tully's juices flowing. With a heart as big as he is, Wyatt wows Tully with his skills in the kitchen... and in the bedroom. But if their relationship is found out, Wyatt could be drummed out of the competition--and out of Tully's life. All the ingredients for a happy future are in front of them, and they just need to figure out how to bring everything together.
Wyoming Rugged: A Western Romance (Wyoming Men #5)
by Diana PalmerNew York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Diana Palmer is back in Wyoming with a tale of love born in Big Sky Country... Billionaire oilman Blair Coleman has always taken care of his business. After having been used and cast aside by a woman he thought he loved, his personal life is far from his first priority. He knows only one has ever truly cared for him-but the irresistible blonde beauty is the daughter of his best friend. Niki Ashton has seen her father's friend wounded and she's seen him fight. Blair is the strongest-and most stubborn-man she's ever known. That very heart and passion makes him the man of her dreams, but whenever they've been in danger of getting close, Blair has always pushed her away. It takes a possible tragedy to strip away all of Blair's misgivings. Now it's all or nothing: marriage, baby, family, forever. But will the choice be too much for Niki...or too late?
X-Factor
by Sean Michael2nd EditionGame designer Henry Delloit loves his life, his mountain community, his isolated dream home, and the snow. He also loves that the X-treme Games blow into the area for a month every year, bringing with them hundreds of athletes. Ecco Rasmussen loves boarding. He knows he'll never make it to the big time, but as long as he can get on his board and go, he doesn't care. If only his manager, Blake Dobbs, would cut Ecco a break. The man's possessive and mean, and believes he owns Ecco. When Henry and Ecco meet at the Branchberry Games, it's lust at first sight. An injury on Ecco's qualifying run offers an opportunity to spend quality time together at Henry's home, away from the crowds and out from under Blake's thumb. At this rate, lust might turn into love, but not if they can't keep their romance hidden from Blake.First Edition published by Torquere Press, 2010.
Xmas Wars: Pazza di Han
by Pea Jung Maria Di MaroIn un Natale di tanto tempo fa, in una Galassia lontana lontana, Lea rincontra inaspettatamente il miglior amico di suo fratello. Giulio non solo risveglia in Lea alcuni ricordi spiacevoli, ma principalmente torna a scuotere le sue emozioni in maniera considerevole. Galeotto sarà anche il loro comune passato stellare.
Xmas Wars - Crazy about Han
by Charlotte Forsdick Pea JungA Christmas short story for every season and every galaxy far, far away. Christmas has never been her thing. On this very special Christmas Lea unexpectedly meets the best friend of her brother again. Not only does Julius bring back a lot of unpleasant memories, he also plunges Lea's emotional world into chaos. Their common history with Star Wars plays a role as well.
Y por eso rompimos
by Daniel Handler Maira KalmanNadie diría que podíamos estar juntos y sin embargo hemos vivido una historia de amor de película. Min Green es una chica muy especial: bohemia, inteligente, divertida, adora el cine y frecuenta los lugares más sorprendentes de Nueva York. Ed Slaterton tiene pocas inquietudes intelectuales, es el capitán del equipo de baloncesto del instituto y uno de los alumnos más populares; un auténtico rompecorazones. Min y Ed son muy distintos, pero los une una atracción fuera de lo común. Pero las diferencias han sido insalvables y ahora están rompiendo, así que Min le escribe una carta de despedida a Ed, que le entregará junto a una caja. Una caja que contiene: dos chapas de cerveza, una entrada al teatro, una nota doblada, una caja de cerillas, una regla, libros, un camión de juguete, el peine de un hotel y más objetos recopilados en el curso de una ajetreada, íntima, tierna, romántica y compleja relación. Cada objeto nos irá acercando a esta relación, a sus momentos más especiales, a sus días más grises... Hasta que la caja se cierre y le sea entregada a Ed.
Y por eso rompimos (Episodio 1)
by Daniel Handler Maira KalmanY por eso rompimos, de Daniel Handler y Maira Kalman, es posiblemente la primera historia digital por entregas de una ruptura. Dividida en 8 episodios, es una experiencia novedosa que te hará disfrutar, a modo de píldoras, del relato de una historia de amor que no acabó bien. A través de una carta, Min quiere explicar a Ed las razones que causaron su ruptura y ha preparado una caja para devolverle todos los objetos que le recuerdan su relación, unos objetos cargados de significado y de historia. Voy camino a casa de Ed. Llevo en mis manos una caja repleta de objetos que un día lo significaron todo para nosotros, todos los recuerdos que conservo de nuestra relación. Ahora mismo estoy escribiéndote una carta. Cuando la acabe, la meteré también en la caja y te la daré. La carta explica nuestra historia, una historia preciosa pero dolorosa, una historia que hay que comprender poco a poco, sin prisa. Te entregaré esta caja, Ed. Dentro está todo: Las dos chapas de botellas de Scarpia?s Bitter Black Ale que nos bebimos aquella noche en el jardín trasero de la casa de Al. Recuerdo las estrellas brillando y nuestro aliento condensado por el frío. La entrada de cine para ver la película en la que nos dimos nuestro primer beso. Me besaste a los veinte minutos de haber empezado... y luego otra vez en la escena final. El afiche de la película que robaste para mí, para que conservara el recuerdo de nuestra primera cita. Fue muy tierno, gracias. Pero ya no lo quiero. Pero eso no es todo. Aún quedan muchas razones que explicar, las que hay detrás de la caja de cerillas, la cámara de fotos y su carrete, el molinillo de papel y la hoja de papel arrugado...
Y por eso rompimos (Episodio 2)
by Daniel Handler Maira KalmanY por eso rompimos, de Daniel Handler y Maira Kalman, es posiblemente la primera historia digital por entregas de una ruptura. (Episodio 2) Ya he recordado, a veces con tristeza, a veces con alegría, los momentos especiales que hay detrás de algunos de los objetos de la caja que te voy a entregar, Ed. Pero aún tengo que devolverte mucho más, cada uno de los recuerdos que conservo de nuestra relación: Una caja de cerillas ahora vacía, las gasté durante todas aquellas noches de insomnio en que las encendía solo para verlas consumirse. La cámara de fotos que compraste para que me convirtiera en una gran fotógrafa. Ed, es una cámara de cartón; y por supuesto el carrete, que, guardado en un cajón, nunca llegué revelar. El molinillo de papel que me hiciste y que cuando lo desdoblabas mostraba aquella frase que tanto significó para mí. Y el cartel de Al. De verdad que sigo sin comprender por qué lo rompiste. Seguiré devolviéndote todos los objetos que explican las razones de por qué rompimos: la moneda, la goma de pelo, la bandera y el camión de juguete...
Y por eso rompimos (Episodio 3)
by Daniel Handler Maira KalmanY por eso rompimos, de Daniel Handler y Maira Kalman, es posiblemente la primera historia digital por entregas de una ruptura. (Episodio 3) Al observar estos objetos, se agolpan en mi mente los recuerdos y también las razones por las que rompimos. Esta moneda, mírala, Ed. ¿De dónde es? ?No funciona?, dijiste. Me hubiera ido contigo donde quiera que funcionara esta moneda. Pero ya no. La goma de pelo que me arrancaste el primer día que estuvimos en tu casa. Fíjate bien y verás un pelo o dos. La bandera amarilla y verde del instituto Hellman que no colgué en ninguna parte porque desentona con lo que hay sobre mi cama y con el cartel de mi película favorita. El diminuto camión de juguete que ahora sujeto entre mis manos. Me pregunto si podré contar todo lo relacionado con él. Toda la verdad. Seguiré devolviéndote cada uno de los objetos que conformaron nuestra relación, recordando con nostalgia los momentos que hay detrás de todo ellos...
Y por eso rompimos (Episodio 4)
by Daniel Handler Maira KalmanY por eso rompimos, de Daniel Handler y Maira Kalman, es posiblemente la primera historia digital por entregas de una ruptura. (Episodio 4) Te lo devolveré todo. Todo lo que explica la historia de por qué rompimos. El libro de recetas que encontramos en aquella tienda, como si el destino lo hubiera puesto ahí para nosotros; la semilla de esta planta, que nunca llegará a crecer porque no pienso ponerla en agua; el abrigo de segunda mano que te compré por ocho dólares y que juraste que nunca llevarías; todo este azúcar derramado por el fondo de la caja, lo robaste antes incluso de que te lo pidiera, ¿te acuerdas?; y este trapo, de este trapo estoy segura de que no te acuerdas. También te devolveré el paraguas, la botella de Pensieri, la lata llena de cáscaras de pistacho...
Y por eso rompimos (Episodio 5)
by Daniel Handler Maira KalmanY por eso rompimos, de Daniel Handler y Maira Kalman, es posiblemente la primera historia digital por entregas de una ruptura. (Episodio 5) Aquí tienes la caja, poco a poco se va llenando de objetos que un día lo significaron todo para nosotros: Mi paraguas, en realidad esto no te lo devuelvo, te lo estoy pidiendo. Ed, si lo tienes tú, devuélvemelo, estoy como perdida sin él; la botella de Pensieri, nunca te conté cómo la conseguí, aunque creo que tú tampoco me lo llegaste a preguntar; y esta lata llena de cáscaras de pistachos, me pesa el corazón cuando las agito en mis manos doloridas. No quiero conservar nada... Espero que lo comprendas. Te devuelvo la entrada, el plano, la servilleta con aquella frase, el cartabón, la lima, la púa de guitarra, las llaves del disfraz, el pase al Blue Rhino...
Y por eso rompimos (Episodio 6)
by Daniel Handler Maira KalmanY por eso rompimos, de Daniel Handler y Maira Kalman, es posiblemente la primera historia digital por entregas de una ruptura. (Episodio 6) El cielo está radiante y yo lo tengo claro. Te voy a contar toda la verdad de por qué sucedió. Cada uno de estos objetos demuestran la maldita verdad: te quise demasiado. La entrada a aquella horrible película, todavía no sé cómo me dejé convencer para verla contigo; el plano que dibujamos para intentar asistir a mi fiesta y a la tuya, tan incompatibles como nosotros; la servilleta en la que escribiste aquella frase que tanto significó para mí; el cartabón que llevabas escondido en el bolsillo, era enternecedor; la lima, igualita a la que utilizaban para escapar en Huida al amanecer; esta púa de guitarra, no es tuya, pero me la devolvieron por tu culpa, así que te la regalo; las llaves del disfraz en el que yo era tu carcelero, ¿o era al revés?; y el pase al Blue Rhino, creo que si tratara de encontrarlo ahora, me daría cuenta de que no existe ningún bar con ese nombre. Te lo devuelvo todo. No sé por qué lo guardé. Ahora no tiene ningún sentido conservarlo: la botella de agua, la caja del cubicador de huevos, la fotografía, la nota del toallero del hotel...
Y por eso rompimos (Episodio 7)
by Daniel Handler Maira KalmanY por eso rompimos, de Daniel Handler y Maira Kalman, es posiblemente la primera historia digital por entregas de una ruptura. (Episodio 7) Se acerca el final... ya solo quedan algunas cosas. Y tú estarás tumbado en la cama con el corazón destrozado, o eso espero. Esta botella. Me aseguraste que la habías encontrado en un lugar extraordinario y te creí, Ed, una botella de agua con sabor a nada, pero una nada mejor; la caja del cubicador de huevos, que utilizamos para construir un iglú relleno de caviar, aquí tienes la fotografía, parece increíble que lo consiguiéramos; y la nota que colgaba del toallero del hotel donde perdimos el sentido... y algo más. No sé por qué guardé esto, ahora carece absolutamente de sentido conservarlo. Ya termino. Y pasaré página cuando sepas toda la verdad de por qué rompimos. Cuando te lo haya entregado todo.
Y por eso rompimos (Episodio final)
by Daniel HandlerY por eso rompimos, de Daniel Handler y Maira Kalman, es posiblemente la primera historia digital por entregas de una ruptura. (Episodio final) Se acabó. Aquí tienes este preservativo. Recuerdo que cuando acabamos sonreí, no necesité indicaciones y, aún así, creo que lo hice bastante bien. Cogí el peine prestado, y lo guardé avergonzada, como si estuviera escondiendo pruebas vergonzosas; la camiseta que me prestaste cuando me manché comienzo pizza; estos pendientes que no son para nada de mi estilo. No puedo imaginarme quién te ayudó a escogerlos; las postales que Al encontró en un cesto enorme frente al escaparate del Bicycle Stationery; los pétalos ya secos, me recuerdan al confeti que encuentras en el suelo de una fiesta a la que nadie te invitó; el cartel que anunciaba la muerte de Lottie Carson, una noticia que anticipaba nuestro final; el ticket que compré para verte jugar y que nunca llegué a utilizar; el libro de tu hermana. Devuélveselo, yo ya lo he terminado; y el bote de castañas con mi nombre en él. Cierro la caja, exhalo como una camioneta que se detiene, te la tiro con un gesto de desesperada. Muy pronto me sentiré como esas personas felices. Lo veo. Y lo imagino sonriendo. Te lo prometo, Ed. Tengo una intuición.
A year and a day
by Silvia De Cristofaro Anna CastelliGiulia and Simone, long time friends,are invited to a celtic wedding.The break from their respective schedules will give them the chance to discover something more than just friendship.
The Year of the Crocodile: a Cyclone series short story
by Courtney MilanTina Chen and Blake Reynolds have been together for almost a year. In that time, they’ve grown closer on just about every front. The one exception? Blake’s father has never let anything stop him. Tina’s parents have never let anyone push them around. And they’ve never met. That’s about to change. But don’t worry—fireworks are traditional at Chinese New Years. Note: This is a short story (10,000 words) that assumes that you’ve already read Trade Me.