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Elara had the perfect life. At least, that’s what everyone believed. At twenty-four, she has everything she was supposed to want — a loving husband, a beautiful home, a future mapped out in soft neutrals and quiet predictability. She and Liam survived college, built a life together, and became the couple others envy. Stable. Devoted. Safe. But safe can feel a lot like invisible. When a wild weekend in Las Vegas cracks open the version of herself she thought was gone forever, Elara discovers something terrifying: she doesn’t want to go back to who she was. One reckless choice awakens a...

The first book in a new series of mini-anthologies brought to you by KJK Publishing. Featuring stories by Amy Cross, Mike Duke, Matthew Brockmeyer, Lex H. Jones, J.C. Michael, and Kevin J. Kennedy.

Have you. Ever wondered What happens when a wife....... Discovers her inner wild side? Read about the adventures of this suburban housewife who has been cooped up for far to long.

When it comes to men, I'd rather not. In fact, I prefer paints. Cleaning the Frolicking Moose at night, renting the loft out by day, and sinking into my oils and charcoal drawings are really all I want out of life right now. Simplicity and space. Then Hawk walks in on a snowy night. And suddenly everything is different.

The Cop Who Taught Me is not motivation and it isn't theory. It's a short, hard-earned set of lessons passed down from an older street cop to a younger one—about discipline, restraint, danger, temptation, and the quiet decisions that decide whether a man holds his life together or watches it unravel.

On the outside, her life looks perfect. On the inside, she's starving. A new home. A successful husband. A picture-perfect marriage—at least, that’s what it looks like on social media. But behind closed doors, it’s a different story. Her husband, Steve, just landed a great job and discovered a new obsession with e-gaming and weekend conventions. She’s proud of him, truly—but somewhere along the way, passion gave way to polite conversations, and intimacy became scheduled, predictable... forgettable. Now, with her days wide open and her nights growing colder, temptation creeps in ...

Victoria Langley seems to have it all—married into wealth, draped in luxury, and admired in elite social circles. To the outside world, she’s the perfect wife: elegant, composed, and loyal to her much older, emotionally distant husband. But beneath the surface of her pristine life, Victoria harbors a craving she’s never dared to voice aloud—a deep, all-consuming desire for Black men. It starts as a fantasy, something she indulges in alone, late at night—images, stories, and secret chats under a fake name. But fantasy begins to bleed into reality when Marcus, a new Black driver ...

Dive into the captivating and provocative world of Sarah and Tom, a seemingly ordinary couple whose lives take a dramatic and unexpected turn. In this raw and honest exploration of desire, betrayal, and self-discovery, Sarah, a vibrant woman yearning for more, embarks on a passionate affair with the dominant Alex, fulfilling her deepest needs and awakening hidden desires. When Tom unexpectedly catches them in the act, the shockwave of this revelation sets in motion a series of events that will forever alter their relationship. As Sarah invites Tom to join them, a new dynamic emerges, one ...

Clara has everything she’s supposed to want — a comfortable home in the suburbs, a loving husband, perfect Pilates attendance, and a pristine reputation. But at thirty-eight, something in her has gone quietly, achingly unfulfilled. Her marriage to Mark is warm, familiar… and utterly passionless. Life has become safe. Predictable. Invisible. When Mark surprises her with a night out at Elysium, an exclusive nightclub pulsing with danger and desire, Clara expects novelty — not transformation. But from the moment she steps into the club’s hypnotic glow, she feels awake in ways she ...

Emma and Mark have been married for seven years, settled into a life that’s safe, loving… and quietly predictable. When Mark suggests exploring the hotwife lifestyle to reignite their passion, Emma is stunned—but intrigued. What begins as a carefully negotiated fantasy soon becomes a journey of self-discovery that neither of them fully anticipated. As Emma steps into a world of new attention and freedom, each encounter reshapes her confidence and challenges the assumptions she’s lived by for years. Mark, who once thrilled at the idea, finds himself wrestling with jealousy and fear ...

For five years, the remains of a young woman lie undisturbed in dark woodland on the outskirts of Birmingham. The gold necklace round her neck reads ‘Molly’. Now, watching the post-mortem, forensic psychologist Kate Hanson knows in a heartbeat that she’s looking at Molly Elizabeth James. She was only eighteen when she disappeared from a shopping centre in Solihull. DCI Bernie Watts’ team unearths more long-buried bodies in the area. Kate realises they’re dealing with a serial killer. One who abducted young women, torturing them for days before finally killing them.

My Husband’s Black Friend is a quiet, unsettling novel about desire that arrives without permission—and what happens when the stories we tell about ourselves stop working. She has done everything right. Married young, secure, loyal, and comfortably anchored inside a life that makes sense. She is not searching for escape, not lonely, not unhappy. Which is why the attraction surprises her when it comes—not as temptation, but as recognition. Her husband’s closest friend has always been there: trusted, familiar, welcomed without question. He understands her husband in ways she never ...

The Coed Snowbunny follows Emma Carter, a quiet Midwestern girl who arrives at Ridgebrook University ready to reinvent herself. Surrounded by a world of new perspectives, she’s pulled between two very different relationships: Owen, the kind, steady engineering student who offers comfort and security, and Malik, the magnetic, unpredictable basketball star who sparks a fierce, passionate desire she’s never felt before. As Emma navigates the emotional complexities of her choices, she finds herself questioning everything—her identity, her desires, and what love truly means. Torn between ...

All journeys come to an end… but some leave you breathless until the very last step. This is it—the final chapter in a story that has been anything but ordinary. After everything I've been through, Steve and I have found our rhythm again. Our marriage is strong, open, and honest. We’ve grown, stumbled, and come back together in ways most couples never dare to explore. But just because things are good at home… doesn’t mean my appetite for adventure has faded. Far from it. For this final tale, I want to take you with me on one more unforgettable experience. A trip that was supposed ...

She gave up her wild ways for love—but some temptations never stay buried. From a young age, she was no stranger to desire. Her past was marked by passion, freedom, and the kind of adventures most girls only dared to fantasize about. But when she met Steve—older, charming, and unexpectedly genuine—she put her reckless days behind her for a taste of something real. Their chemistry was explosive, their connection undeniable. For the first time, she felt seen, cherished, and grounded. Marriage seemed like the natural next step. For a while, it was everything she’d ever wanted. Until ...

Can an old dog learn new tricks? Does she want to learn new tricks? What about Hubby? Ashley is trained by her young neighbor to crave Dark Chocolate. Read how she goes from the perfect suburban housewife to the perfect suburban BBC receptacle. Walk beside her as the depravity goes from flirty to multiple partners.

Discover the secret world between the trees where fairies, unicorns and even monsters dwell. Take a stroll through enchanted woods and dance with pixies and dryads by the light of the stars. Escape Baba Yaga and fall in love with a prince in disguise. Taste the fruit at the goblin market and be whisked away on a magical adventure.

My Hotwife Experience A Bold Journey into Desire, Trust, and Transformation Amanda thought she had everything—confidence, love, and a passionate marriage with Paul. But beneath the surface of their comfortable life, a spark of curiosity smoldered. What would it feel like to push the boundaries of pleasure… together? In My Hotwife Experience, Amanda steps boldly into a new world of erotic exploration, embracing the hotwife lifestyle with a mix of excitement, nervousness, and irresistible desire. Encouraged—and challenged—by her supportive yet hesitant husband, Paul, Amanda begins a ...

Ben and Sarah, a newlywed couple, have always shared a deep connection built on trust, love, and open communication. After their wedding, they embark on a journey to explore their relationship, searching for new experiences and deeper intimacy. However, Sarah’s curiosity about her own desires leads her to cross paths with Jamal, a charming and mysterious stranger who ignites something within her that she never expected. Caught in the whirlwind of passion and temptation, Sarah finds herself drawn to Jamal’s confidence and raw energy. The allure of forbidden attraction soon transforms ...

The Algorithm of Desire is a thoughtful, emotionally intelligent coming-of-age novel about identity, connection, and the strange intimacy of the digital age. At twenty-two, Chloe feels out of sync with the life everyone around her seems eager to follow. While her friends plan weddings, careers, and couple vacations, she watches from the sidelines, uneasy with the script she’s expected to perform. Then a lecture on digital intimacy sparks an idea: what if dating could be studied like a system? Curious and cautious, Chloe creates a mysterious online persona—“Digital Explorer.” Behind ...