vasquez rocks

Loving another isn't always easy. When romance first blooms, everything seems perfect, but soon the veneer peels away and trouble sets in.<br><br>The stories in this collection focus on gay men who try to make their relationships work in a world intent on pulling them apart. A young man brings his first boyfriend home to meet his parents, even though he's terrified of his father's reaction. A flirtatious coworker sparks a fight between two committed men. A cam whore is tempted by an online admirer who tests his love for his boyfriend.<br><br>The men in these seven tales are in relationships for the long haul, if they can learn how to make things work. They all want to live happily ever after ... eventually.<br><br>Contains the stories:<br><br><strong>Lesser of Two Evils</strong>: In college, Jared falls in love with Larry but isn't out to his parents. Then Larry asks to meet Jared's family. Jared knows his sexuality will distant him further from his father. Unless he can find some way to soften the blow ...<br><br><strong>I'll Take the Rain</strong>: My boyfriend is the jealous type, and I always seem to say or do the wrong thing at the wrong time. Unfortunately, our roommate only sees us when we're at our worst. I hope her misplaced concern won't come between us. Or maybe it’ll be my own stupidity that tears us apart.<br><br><strong>We're Not Fighting</strong>: Jack is in a committed relationship with Aiden and, in Jack’s mind, no one else matters. So when a new girl in the office flirts with him, he thinks it’s nothing. But Aiden is pissed. Jack wants the whole thing to blow over, but it looks like Aiden’s about to blow up.<br><br><strong>Crash and Burn</strong>: When Chris discovers his lover Aaron is secretly taking prescription drugs for depression, he feels as if he doesn't know Aaron any more. He's afraid to bring up the pills he found, but more afraid of losing his lover. Will he be able to step in and say something before it’s too late?<br><br><strong>Don't Be Late</strong>: Who says marriage is bliss? Blake and Jeremy had more time together dating than they do as man and husband. Working long hours keep them apart, and their schedules rarely sync during the week. They only make love on the weekends. One hectic day follows another. Will they ever get a moment alone<br><br><strong>Wanna Cyber?</strong>: Ritchie is a cam whore; he loves the internet. His boyfriend Doug isn't exactly technologically savvy and is worried about what Ritchie gets up to online. He trusts Ritchie, really -- it's everyone else he isn't too sure about. One evening while Doug is at class, he decides to chat up Ritchie without revealing himself to his boyfriend, just to see what happens. The response he gets surprises him.<br><br><strong>Picture Postcards</strong>: Donny has loved his friend Greg for years but never told him. They shared one brief night together before Greg married Megan and Donny ... well, Donny tried to move on. He thinks he's succeeded in relegating Greg to the past until he receives a postcard from his friend that suggests Greg still thinks of that night, too.

Barry Dunning is a pet stylist and a gentle soul. Animals love him and he adores them. And while he would love to have a dog or cat of his own, the lease on his tiny studio apartment doesn’t allow pets. So, he paints miniature cats and dogs on rocks, instead.<br><br>Hurt by an ex-boyfriend, Barry doesn’t date. But his sister Trixie is always pestering him to get back out there, though he doesn’t think anyone would want him or his baggage.<br><br>Not so. Sheldon Svenson, the owner of the animal shelter where Barry volunteers on weekends is attracted to Barry and asks him out on a date. Barry -- for once taking his sister’s advice -- accepts.<br><br>Dinner ends in disaster, but Sheldon, undaunted, pursues Barry and asks for another chance. Will Barry decide to risk losing his heart?

Is it wrong to judge others without knowing much about them? Maeve didn't think so, until she met that gorgeous man; so persistent, that it was getting slightly annoying. Just looking at his irritatingly beautiful face and a stare from those deep honey brown eyes had her beginning to melt, and it was getting harder and harder to say no.

Galieth, a war Lord has fallen. He places his sword in a rock and enchant's a curse to the land. Centuries later, a young boy, named Aaron, dreaming to be a knight or one day even a legend has set out to find the sword and to rid the land of the curse. Along the way he meets new people and even new dangers. Will Aaron succeed in this mission and rid this world of Galieths curse and become a legend among legends.., or will he fail and die. Read to find out dear people..

Um homem é levado ao mundo de One piece na era rocks com os poderes do Filme Jumper.

What if the girl you dare likes another woman? Featuring Seraphina, Cassian, Isadoraー stuck between a love triangle△.

A 24-year-old avid fan of One Piece, dies suddenly and is reincarnated into the world of One Piece during the infamous Rocks Pirates era. Upon reincarnation, he gains The Gamer ability, which allows him to interact with the world using RPG mechanics. Armed with his knowledge of the One Piece plot and the advanced power system of The Gamer, he must navigate a dangerous world filled with legendary pirates and Marines while deciding whether to change history or simply survive.

O mundo pertence aos humanos mas o que eles não sabem é que nas horas escuras da noite há um mercado de escravos que acontece no bosque. Ninguém sabe disso, exceto aqueles que são ricos e pagam uma taxa pela associação. À medida que o mercado de escravos vai de cidade em cidade, finalmente eles chegam ao seu destino onde chamam o comprador para informar que chegaram com algumas mercadorias intrigantes que ele pode se interessar. A escrava comprada do Mercado de Escravos no meio da noite foi levada para sua nova casa pelo seu primeiro Mestre. Ela se sente segura com ele, mas não se lembra de nada do seu passado e não sabe que segredos espreitam em sua mente. O Mestre que comprou um novo brinquedo pensou que ela era o que ele estava procurando. Ele esperava que ela durasse mais tempo que as outras, mas o que ele não esperava era que o passado voltasse para ele depois de cem anos sem ele. Com suas novas memórias, ele amolece, mas apenas por ela, pois ela agora é tudo para ele, ele não medirá esforços para protegê-la e ajudar um ao outro a se lembrarem do passado juntos. Excerto "Quem você pensa que é? Eu vou te expulsar desta área se você continuar vagando por aqui. Eu estava só tendo uma conversa com o meu futuro homem quando você me interrompeu." A garota apontou para Yuki culpando-a. "Querido, você ia pegar outra pessoa quando já tem a mim ao seu lado?" Yuki se virou e pressionou seu corpo contra o lado dele. Ela esfregou seu peito no lado dele para mostrar que ele era dela. "Você sabe que eu não posso te substituir, Liliana. Eu estava apenas dizendo a estas senhoritas que elas não poderiam ter a bolsa que eu encomendei especialmente para você." Ele moveu a mão para a bunda dela e apertou. As senhoritas ficaram embaraçadas por um momento. "Não, eu vou conseguir o que quero. Eu quero aquele homem e aquela bolsa!" A senhora gritou e seu rosto ficou vermelho como uma beterraba. Yuki virou a cabeça, "você não pode controlar os sentimentos de alguém. Você não pode se comparar comigo de maneira alguma, forma ou feitio." Yuki virou desdenhosamente a cabeça. "Ah é? ENTÃO EU TE DESAFIO PARA UM CONCURSO DE BELEZA!! Hoje há uma competição pela rainha da praia e se você ganhar eu vou te deixar em paz e me curvar para você, mas se eu ganhar eu quero essa bolsa e o seu homem!" A capa é um Produto encomendado e todos os direitos pertencem a mim e ao artista que o criou para mim.

*PLEASE NOTE: THIS NOVEL/STORY IS FOR THOSE WHO WANT DELVE DEEPER INTO THINGS IN DETAILS OF STORY TO FEEL IT COMPLETELY AND GAIN KNOWLEDGE TOO*. This is not a common werewolf story, where romance starts just like that. This is not a taking it straight to bed kind story either. This is a story where everything will be told in a new and detailed way so that readers would delve deeper into it and start living in the story. All the werewolf stories are from western part of the world but This is a fusion of the werewolf genre with Indian culture, ancient and modern one. This story will provide a fresh and new take on the common and old werewolf genre. This story will give a new kind of view and taste to the global readers. Set in modern-day Mumbai, Rosewood College is an elite institution known for its academic excellence and privileged student body. Its ivy-covered Gothic buildings and manicured lawns create an air of sophistication and mystery. Unbeknownst to most, the land the college occupies was once a sacred site for ancient civilizations, rumored to be imbued with mystical energies and supernatural occurrences.Amidst this prestigious setting lives Amavas, a 10,000-year-old werewolf who has seen the rise and fall of empires. Disguised as a humble canteen worker, he keeps his true identity hidden while navigating a world unaware of the ancient forces around them. His tranquil demeanor and rugged good looks draw curious glances, yet he remains an enigma to all.The Raheja family, epitomizing wealth and power, is deeply connected to this lore. Anya Raheja, the beautiful and haughty daughter of billionaire tycoon Vikram Raheja, initially dismisses Amavas, unaware of the ancient secrets tied to her family's legacy. Her growing fascination with him leads her to uncover dark truths that blur the lines between myth and reality.As powerful forces converge on Rosewood College, the collision of ancient secrets and modern ambitions sets the stage for a thrilling tale where every secret holds life-altering consequences.

Louise had always grown up with the mentality that only the prim got the finest things of life.She wasn't the type of girl to be seen in a cheap pub or an uncensored party.Lady Marie,her mother made sure to imprint her stamp on her daughter's life. All it took was a torn wedding dress,an old mustang and a green eyed asshole for her to realize life wasn't all about fancy tea parties and climbing up the social ladder.