best collection of raymond carver stories

Li Zhongnan, a seemingly foolish young man from a rural village, steps onto the world stage from humble beginnings as a scrap collector, after acquiring a "Recycling System".

LUKE & BELLA Traveling the world is the job of a lifetime. No wonder they fell in love. Too bad Luke forgot to mention to Bella that he’s Dominant. LOST & BOUND Spoiled Hollywood starlet Shasta is used to getting her own way. She’s met her match in Dominant mountain man Blake. FOR SPARROW Judd promised to look after young widow Jessi until she finds a new Dominant. What if he’d like to be that man? WARRIOR MINE Can strong, independent single mom Jackie possibly agree to submit to Dominant outdoorsman Scott? Sex scenes/explicit content, Suggest age range 18+ The Dream Dominant Collection is by Pandora Spocks, an eGlobal Creative Publishing Signed Author.

For the fast reader, Twitter length micro stories to be read each a day during 7 days.

BOUND Gray can't deny his passion for me—all parts of me, Even the truth I try to bury—the flaws he knows I'm hiding. And trust me, he's imperfect too. But sometimes, we need more than love—more than we can give. FREED Choosing between the past and future is too painful. Too raw. Too final. I was bound to Gray, but he lost me, Let me slip through his fingers. That was then. This is now. I'm freed. REDEMPTION Desperate for the ultimate forgiveness, Melissa Jackson offers herself up in the most selfless way. But, by atoning for her past, she could lose her future as she tries to keep her secret from unraveling at the feet of Dan, the man she adores. The Bound Collection is created by Stephie Walls, an eGlobal Creative Publishing Signed Author.

"Becca's life was smooth sailing - up until her wedding day. Jilting her cheating fiancé at the altar and escaping on her honeymoon on her own, it seems like a great idea to piece her life together and start from scratch. But when one door closes, another one opens - all in the form of Jace Morgan. He's handsome, rich, sexy, and charming; but he's a world full of secrets that leaves Becca powerless to his whims. Meeting Jace may have been the best and worst thing that has ever happened to her, and the journey of the unknown and discovering his past results in more than one danger emerging. Being drawn firmly into his grasp, Becca's independence is chipped away at, piece by piece, and the only way out is to unearth the skeletons of the past and lay them to rest. The truth is the only thing that can set her free, but with her heart belonging to Jace, how far can she run? Broken hearts and minds are at odds, in this decadent romantic suspense series."

This is a collection of short romance stories filled with fantasy settings. From resurrection to time travel, mind reading to turning stones into gold, to Mr. Perfect transforming into a cat... Each story features incredible fantasies, suspense, destiny, and love. "Every time you get closer, my heartbeat quickens." No matter which era, love belongs only to the brave.

Seven men. One for every day of the week. A story too sexy to pass up. Chicago University newspaper is going under. I need to save it. Everyone says sex sells, and what is sexier than a polyamorous relationship? One woman. Multiple men. Now that’s how you sell papers. But my plea for such a woman to come for-ward to an interview has unexpected consequences. All I get are Dirty sexts asking if I want first-hand experience. I shouldn’t give up my v-card and get involved with seven men. I’m not that desperate to save the paper. Or am I? I need to keep it a secret if I do decide to play out my fantasies because if the truth comes out, I don’t know if we will all survive the wreckage. Flirt Chat Series is created by Sarwah Creed, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Beaten Paths One horrific mistake… After a near-fatal accident, Sarah Adams was left hospitalized and faced months of grueling surgery and rehab—alone. One chance encounter… Charlie Burin walked in when the rest of the world walked out. He refused to let her quit, vowing to hold her up until she could stand on her own. One unexpected twist… When a new obstacle arises, can two people who have been through hell keep fighting for love when the odds are stacked against them? Gravel Road Defined by the land we grew up on, Mason Belle, Texas, wrote our story. And then it tore out the pages. Six years later, Miranda had managed to slip away again. But this time, I refused to let her run. Small-town, high school sweethearts were torn apart by tragedy. Six years later, will this cowboy wrangle his girl in a second-chance romance that will leave you breathless for more? The Journey Collection is created by Stephie Walls, an eGlobal Creative Publishing Signed Author.

A collection of poems that I enjoy. Some are poems; some are quotes. They aren't mine--all credit where credit is due. There's no actual lead or genre since there isn't a true plot.

This collection includes Clare London's first two charming London-based novellas of the With a Kick series.<br><br>With a Kick is A new and enticing ice cream franchise, with a unique blend of full flavour, mischief and romance. Patrick and Lee are struggling to make a success of their alcoholic ice cream shop in the centre of tourist London. At the same time, their business partnership may take a turn towards the personal -- if either of them can find the time and nerve to go for it! Meanwhile, they cater to the wild and wonderful range of customers in the area, many of whom have their own romantic agenda. Will ice cream be the final ingredient they’re all looking for?<br><br>Each story is a self-contained romance, but will follow the history of the shop throughout. Contains the stories:<br><br><strong>Pluck and Play</strong>: Curtis is a cheery young entrepreneur, secretly licking his wounds after being beaten up by his ex-lover. Handsome cowboy Riley is stranded in London without money. His consolation is his music, and his fascination is Curtis. Their music brings them together, Riley’s guitar and Curtis’ poetry. But when Curtis is threatened by his ex-lover, Riley intends to be the man to help.<br><br><strong>Double Scoop</strong>: A sudden disaster strikes the novelty ice cream shop, With A Kick, threatening the livelihood of its owner, Patrick, and also his assistant Lee. The last thing in the world Patrick wants is to hurt Lee, but deeply-held insecurities prevent him from confessing his love. And how long will Lee wait to make his own move? Hopefully the disaster brings a new opportunity for them to make a go of things.