Kirjahaku

"A delightful story that shows supernatural beings can be romantic--and also very funny." - Kirkus ReviewsShe leads the rebellion. Jack Daniels is an awkward, topnotch programmer and hacker as well as the secret vampire-lifestyle blogger known as iByte. Becoming a vampire should have been the wildest thing to happen to her, but when a supposedly benign, pamphlet-bearing, alien species makes first contact something sends her vampie-sense tingling.He is the enemy. Tarc, Commander of the Alien Relocation Cooperative (ARC), thought that accepting the contract to relocate the incredibly creative, though somewhat primitive humans, off of their dying planet would be a breeze. Unfortunately, reality was not as advertised and he is left trying to suppress various rebellion groups refusing to fall in line with his well-organized plans. An oh-so-close encounter with a potentially dangerous, human female leaves him confused yet determined to uncover all that she is hiding. Or is he? When Jack and Tarc collide, neither one can maintain their control. Torn between their individual loyalties and their rising desire for each other, passions flare, bloodletting ensues, and secrets are revealed. Warning - this book contains sarcastic AI, prophetic t-shirts, and a profound appreciation for pizza.Content Warning - Supernatural torture, discussed childhood emotional abuse, and power dynamics.

She is fiercely independent.Aurora (Rory) Espinoza is ready to pounce on any adventure, fight, or sexy times. With her handy throwing knives, her engineering and munitions expertise, and her secret shifting ability she has never met a situation she couldn't get out of. Therefore, stowing away on a ship headed into space was right up her alley. During her trek through the stars, who knew that keeping her secrets, her hands, and her heart to herself would prove the hardest part of her mission? He is fiercely protective.Bren is a Staraban warrior, the second-in-command of the Alien Relocation Cooperative, and the commander of the ship appointed to carry a prisoner as well as dangerous information to the All Alien Alliance. He'd developed two addictions while on Earth. His love of the Earth creatures known as cats and his desire for a certain human he instinctively wants to protect. Unfortunately, everything he does pisses her off, but when he discovers her stowed away on his ship, he might just throttle her himself. Destiny or disaster?Their tempers and passions blaze across the stars on this space road trip. When faced with danger, betrayal, and political games, only three questions remain... Who will end up on top? Can they survive long enough to enjoy it? And... Will they forge a loving partnership that survives it all?Warning: This story contains AI in an existential crisis, space ports, and a profound appreciation for food. It's my homage to one of the greatest sci fi series ever made.Content Warning: Parental Death

A Love Wars Prequel Holiday Novella.Her world is in chaos.Irina Rivkin loves baking, family, bear-shifting, and Jewish holidays but this Rosh Hashanah might be her last on Earth. Aliens have arrived. They claim that they are here to save humans from a "dying" Earth by relocating everyone to a new planet. They had pamphlets and everything. Irina is busy writing Irina's Bear-y Good Jewish Recipes Cookbook, her first, and running her bakery. She doesn't have time to worry about things she can't change. She comes in peace.Kesh is a Staraban warrior and a communications and cultural expert for the Alien Relocation Cooperative. After quelling most of the surprising early resistance to relocation, Kesh now enjoys exploring everything the creative species known as human has to offer. What she was not prepared for was Irina. The first day she saw the baker, she fell for her-hard. Are they a sweet recipe in time for a new year?After months of pining for each other, Kesh and Irina take a leap to be together. Will Irina be relocated while Kesh stays on Earth? Will Kesh survive a Rosh Hashanah celebration amongst Irina's bear-shifting family? Let the honey and apples take you on a sweet (hot) ride.Warning: Lots of food so bring snacks or meals to this reading. Also, some light BDSM. CW: Explicit Sexual Content, For Mature Audiences Only

Welcome to the Frisky BeanCoffee to Wake you UpPastries to Turn you OnListen... My daily goddess card tried to warn me that a big change was coming. She did. But... I was still not prepared for the impact that he would have on my life. That day when we met, I quite literally fell into him.It was mortifying. It was exhilarating.It was totally unprofessional. It was hot.While our actions and bodies were most definitely aligned, our intentions were not. How so, you ask?Well, I was blissfully busy pursuing my goals for my new caf , The Frisky Bean. I did not ask, nor have the time, to deal with complications. And, since I felt as though we were both falling hard, all seemed well-blended.That right there was mistake number one through five thousand, because he has no understanding of love and my goddess cards have some explaining to do.Here's what I know... Sometimes even the best recipes flop while a recipe riddled with mistakes can yield unexpected perfection. What were we?A freaking delight. Stop asking me and read our story.Don't forget your oven mitts because one thing we were very good at is bringing the heat.CW: Discussed childhood loss of a parent to cancer. Parental neglect.

She was being a good friend.Shira Abramson wanted to grab a coffee with her BFF, Keren, but when Keren couldn't make it, she agreed to fill that time slot with someone from the dating app her friend helped to develop. She was game. A dating blogger dates, so why not?He was being a good CEO.Aaron Sanders was proud of his team for the job they did on Immedia-Date. Still, what kind of startup CEO doesn't test their product themselves? A simple plan turned into the date of his life.Being together might just be their Hanukkah miracle.Neither come clean about their occupations for #reasons, but eight dates leave them falling hard. Will the truth destroy what they feel, or will their light burn longer than they could have ever predicted?This story was previously published in the anthology, Eight Kisses.

Welcome to the Frisky BeanCoffee to Wake You UpPastries to Turn You OnFrisky Rivalry: I met Sean when we were only kids and since then we've competed for almost everything from class president to crushes. When we run into each other, both waiting for our blind dates, at my favorite caf , things don't go as planned. For one, why am I still attracted to him? For two, no really, why am I still wanting him? Anyone?Frisky Arrangement: When I walked into Desjardins' Garden, ready to place an order for my next influencer event, I was expecting to choose a floral design. I was not expecting the owner, Alex, to take my breath away. But, would they like what I have to offer? Could they be my perfect sub?Frisky Engagement: All I wanted to do was propose to the love of my life, Camila. When my perfect plans begin to unravel, so do I. With Purim around the corner, will I be able to overcome all the things that go wrong? And, will my gorgeous girl agree to be mine?To find out what shenanigans these couples get into, grab a snack, a fan, and perhaps a quiet moment to yourself.CWs: Elements of BDSM and eating.***Frisky Rivalry was previously published in Imperfect Date anthology and Frisky Arrangement was previously published in Queer and Cute anthology.***

A little blood between friends.Phlebotomist Alexis Cavill has wanted to jump her best friend since he died. Well... Not died died, but more became undead. When you nearly lose the person closest to you, it can put some things into perspective. At least it did for her. Buying the perfect dress was just the beginning of her grand plans to take a chance.Putting it all on the line.Firefighter Sean Butler liked to live on the edge. He didn't realize that edge would include becoming a vampire. Since then, he'd tried to tell his best friend how he felt about her. He was done waiting. He hoped she felt the same way too.Sparks or flame out?A shift in their relationship was scary, but perhaps not as scary as the new local arsonist. But, which will burn hotter, the flames Sean was fighting or the ones between them?Warning: Dressing room disaster, public indecency, and a deep appreciation for coffee.Content Warning: Near-death experience, injuries from an attack, fire, smoke inhalation, and eating.