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Sayyida, variously known as a pirate queen, Queen of the Western Seas, or Queen of Tétouan, was a REAL and HISTORICAL figure, but not much is known of her. Sayyida married young, just 16, at the insistence of her father. Her first husband was 30 years older and a friend of her father’s. Al-Mandri sensed his bride’s intelligence and taught her about his business affairs and diplomacy. Together, the couple rebuilt Tétouan, which had been destroyed by the Reconquista, and when her husband died in 1515, she became the Governor or Queen of Tétouan in her own right.

When I meet the love of my life, a whirlwind romance of love, passion, and happily ever after will follow, right? Marriage...until DEATH do us part.

Marley has become a successful horse breeder and rancher. Gypsy Vanner's have become her life. She makes all the decisions in her life, at her work, in her home but she is horribly alone. Alexandra, Alex to her friends has been independent and alone for a long time now. Very successful in her job which gives her great satisfaction she finds being alone to be it's greatest draw back. When the two lifelong friends meet up after years apart can the spark they now feel heal the rift that tore them apart for so long?

Their affair begins in the stable. Firm bodies, flashing flanks, beauty...and the horses aren't bad either! It all begins in a stable.

Stacey is your normal teenager, living with the the "normal" teenage angst moments. She just happens to have a friend who is a ghost. This takes her on a journey, while it would have been normal for most people, it is guided by her friend Renata who just happens to be dead. As the years go by and Stacey experiences life, she finds that love eludes her until she realizes it has been there all along. What do you do when the love of your life turns out to be a ghost?

After meeting a mysterious woman in a bar, Deirdre's life begins to change. Alice discovers the abuse that Deirdre has been experiencing at the hands of her handsome and powerful husband. But what can a petite woman such as Alice do to help her out of this bad situation? And what will she want in exchange for that help?

Erin Ingram is an enormously successful Hollywood star. She has starred in, directed, and produced many films over her long career, starting as a child. She has even won several Academy Awards. She is also a closeted lesbian. Will announcing to the world that she is in love with a woman destroy her long and successful career? Is the world ready to let the "girl next door" come out of the closet?

Molly didn't know what kind of life to expect when she fell in love with Erin Herriot - her schoolmate, her best friend, and a woman. She had been grateful for Erin's friendship when the bank swindled her after selling her parents' farm and she was invited to live on Erin's parents' farm.

Sam is a unique woman. She goes after what she wants in life, wherever it may take her. This time it takes her to Southeast Asia to pan for diamonds in the islands. It's dirty, hot, and dangerous. Her trip is worth it, though, as she finds what she came for. Finding a woman who is intrigued by her, the adventure, and more is just a bonus. Felicia goes along on another trip; could it be fatal for both of them to go deep in the jungle to search for these elusive stones?

Can a virgin such as Ashley cope with the feelings that are building inside her for the famous surfer? Can a Midwestern girl with all the morals and hang-ups ingrained in her overcome them to actually enter into a Sapphic romance with this woman?

Framed for a crime she didn’t commit by a group of corrupt cops that are out to "get her", Kathy battles to retain her freedom. She receives an unexpected bit of help from an Internal Affairs cop set on putting away all dirty cops. Certain that Kathy has been targeted by this unscrupulous group, Special Agent Linda Miller helps Kathy and Portia prove Kathy’s innocence and in the process, finds herself attracted to Kathy.

We were apart for too long and couldn't wait. The New Jersey Turnpike is an interesting stretch of highway. On the parkway, we couldn't wait after stopping at a road stop. Could I tempt her?

A series of short stories, some of which are no where else!

Alinta, raised in a simple land far from the white man, is suddenly thrust into their realm through no fault of her own. Suddenly, she must learn to survive amongst these strange, unfamiliar creatures. But not all white men treat her the same: Some see her as the frightened girl she is, and some see her as the amazing woman she is about to become. Follow along as this primitive aboriginal child/woman attempts to survive in a new and rapidly changing world.

Maggie is living on a farm in the backwoods of Alabama, raising her horses and trying to survive, when she is approached by a man looking for a horse act. She and her horses go on the road with the circus, meeting new people and having new experiences, including meeting the beautiful Ariana. What would a hick have in common with the sophisticated woman she meets? Is it possible they have a future?

Life has gone to the dogs for Charlie Abella. Years of showing champion Border Collies has left her feeling burned out. Moving on with her life, she heads to college and then takes on the world of business. She is blessed to find a job working in sales for the pet industry, where her knowledge and skills will help her move quickly up the corporate ladder and away from the small town of Searsport, Maine, where she grew up. When she loses a beloved relative, Charlie returns to Searsport for the funeral, believing now, she can finally cut all ties to her hometown.

Home; such a beautiful word, but not something everyone wants, needs, or desires. For Taylor and Bree Moore, having their own home was the ultimate plan. They scrimped and saved for years, and now they are going to have to work even harder than they could have ever imagined to achieve it. They might have had their dream home years earlier if life hadn’t gotten in the way. Taylor and Bree Moore aren’t poor, but they are bursting at the seams in the apartment they rent.

Would you know how to bring someone back to life? Well, Alice is not just a killer…she once brought her wife back to life. And now, her wife has an opportunity to repay her. But can Alice keep fact and fiction straight while trying to avoid sharing the gruesome details of her recent adventures with her teenage children? What happens when one of the children learns some of what Alice has been through? And what happens when Alice and Kathy realize their children aren’t the only ones aware of Alice’s deeds during her time away?

Alice is home and must explain to Kathy why she watched her family go on with their lives and didn’t show herself. While she watches her wife being set up by thugs in positions of authority and is forced to witness Kathy’s first foray into dating since being widowed, Alice struggles to control her murderous temper!

She’s cold, she’s tired, and she just wants to go home to her family. Those preventing Alice from reaching her goals are about to learn there is a steep price to pay when you get in her way. With two civilians to protect from their enemies, will the horror she is about to unleash repel them or will they help her overcome the obstacles keeping her from her goals?