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New Release – 1001 Dark Nights Discovery Bundle Eleven
The BFF's are absolutely thrilled to bring you the Release Day Launch for 1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Eleven, brought to you by 1001 Dark Nights. Introducing Discovery Authors Meghan March and Jessica Scott, the Bundle contains 6 novellas, including novellas from New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Kristen Proby, Elisabeth Naughton, Laura Kaye, and Donna Grant! Grab your copy of this incredible bundle today!
About 1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Eleven:
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Kristen Proby, Elisabeth Naughton, Laura Kaye, Donna Grant, and introducing Meghan March and Jessica Scott.
Six Dark Tales. Six Sensual Stories. Six Page Turners.
EASY FOR KEEPS: A Boudreaux Novella by Kristen Proby
Adam Spencer loves women. He's comfortable with his lifestyle and sees no reason to change it. Sarah Cox has just moved to New Orleans, having accepted a position as a social worker. It's a demanding, sometimes dangerous job, but Sarah can handle just about anything that comes at her, even the attentions of one sexy Adam Spencer. But the more time she spends with the enchanting man, the more he begins to sway her into believing in forever.
UNCHAINED: An Eternal Guardians Novella by Elisabeth Naughton
For thousands of years, Prometheus's only certainty was his daily torture at Zeus's hand. Now, unchained by the Eternal Guardians, he spends his days in solitude, trying to forget the past. He's vowed no allegiance in the war between mortal and immortal, but when a beautiful maiden seeks him out and begs for his help, he's once again powerless to say no. Soon, Prometheus is drawn into the very conflict he swore to avoid.
HARD TO SERVE: A Hard Ink Novella by Laura Kaye
When Internal Affairs investigates Detective Kyler Vance as part of the new police commissioner's bid to oust corruption, everything is on the line. Mia Breslin's career is golden. Now if only she could find a man to dominate her nights and set her body—and her heart—on fire. When a scorching scene with a hard-bodied, brooding Dom at Blasphemy promises just that, Mia is lured to serve Kyler again and again.
DRAGON FEVER: A Dark Kings Novella by Donna Grant
Rachel Marek intends to expose the truth about dragons to the world – and her target is within sight. Nothing matters but getting the truth, especially not the ruggedly handsome, roguishly thrilling Highlander who oozes danger and charm. Asher is more than just a man. He's a Dragon King – a being who has roamed this planet since the beginning of time. With everything on the line, Asher must choose to trust an enemy in the form of an all too alluring woman whose tenacity and passion captivate him.
BENEATH THESE SHADOWS by Meghan March
The only permanent thing in my life is the ink I put on my clients.
I drift from city to city, in and out of beds, from one tattoo shop to the next.
Every time I start to put down roots, I rip them up.
Until New Orleans.
Until her.
She's everything I'm not.
Full of fire and life. An innocent where I'm a sinner.
I want to consume her. Protect her. Keep her.
But first, I have to escape from beneath these shadows.
BEFORE I FALL: A Falling Novel by Jessica Scott
Beth Lamont knows too much about the harsh realities of life. She'll do whatever it takes to take care of her father, even if that means tutoring a guy like Noah. Noah Warren doesn't know how to be a student. All he knows is war. But he's going to college now to fulfill a promise and he doesn't break his promises. Except he doesn't count on his tutor being drop dead gorgeous.
Every Dark Nights tale is breathtakingly sexy and magically romantic.
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About the 1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Eleven Authors-
Kristen Proby was born and raised in a small resort town in her beloved Montana. In her mid-twenties, she decided to stretch her wings and move to the Pacific Northwest, where she made her home for more than a dozen years.
During that time, Kristen wrote many romance novels and joined organizations such as RWA and other small writing groups. She spent countless hours in workshops, and more mornings than she can count up before the dawn so she could write before going to work. She submitted many manuscripts to agents and editors alike, but was always told no. In the summer of 2012, the self-publishing scene was new and thriving, and Kristen had one goal: to publish just one book. It was something she longed to cross off of her bucket list.
Not only did she publish one book, she's since published close to thirty titles, many of which have hit the USA Today, New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestsellers lists. She continues to self publish, best known for her With Me In Seattle and Boudreaux series, and is also proud to work with William Morrow, a division of HarperCollins, with the Fusion Series.
Kristen and her husband, John, make their home in her hometown of Whitefish, Montana with their two pugs and two cats.
Elisabeth Naughton is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. From Elisabeth: "I was never one of those people who knew they wanted to be an author at the age of six. I didn't have imaginary friends. I didn't write stories in my journal or entertain my relatives by firelight after Thanksgiving dinner. For the most part, I was just a normal, everyday kid. I liked to read, but I wasn't exceptional at it. And when my teachers complimented me on my writing abilities, I brushed them off. I did, however, always have a penchant for the unique and absurd. And as my mother told me all throughout my childhood, I should have been an actress—I was a drama queen before my time.
"Years ago, my husband bought me Scarlett: The Sequel to Gone With The Wind. If you ever saw the book, you know it's a long one. I sat and read that thing from cover to cover, and dreamed of one day being a writer. But I didn't actually try my hand at writing until years later when I quit my teaching job to stay home with my kids. And my husband? After that week of reading where I neglected him and everything else until I finished Scarlett, he vowed never to buy me another book again. Little did he know I'd one day end up sitting at a keyboard all day drafting my own stories.
"My writing journey has not been easy. I didn't just sit down one day, decide I was going to write a book and voila! sell my very first attempt. As most authors will probably agree, the path to publication is filled with hours of work, pulling all-nighters I thought I'd given up in college, sacrifices, rejections, but a love I discovered along the way I just can't live without. Instead of a big, thick book to read by lamplight (I do read much smaller ones when I get the chance), I've traded in my reading obsession for a laptop. And I've never been happier.
"I'm one of the lucky ones. I have a wonderful family and fabulous husband who put up with my writing—and obsessive personality—even when life is chaotic. More than once my kids have been late to swimming or baseball because I needed just five more minutes to finish a scene. Their support and encouragement mean the world to me. I also have amazing friends and a support network I couldn't survive without. So to all of you out there who have encouraged me along the way, sent me emails and fan letters, phone calls and congratulations, I just want to say, thank you. You make this whole writing gig that much more enjoyable. I truly wouldn't be here without you."
Laura Kaye is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over thirty books in contemporary and erotic romance and romantic suspense, including the Blasphemy, Hard Ink, and Raven Riders series. Growing up, Laura's large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. Laura also writes historical fiction as the NYT bestselling author, Laura Kamoie. She lives in Maryland with her husband and two daughters, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.
Donna Grant is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the sizzling Dark King series featuring dragons, immortal Highlanders, and the Fae.
She was born and raised in Texas but loves to travel. Her adventures have taken her throughout the United States as well as to Jamaica, Mexico, and Scotland. Growing up on the Texas/Louisiana border, Donna's Cajun side of the family taught her the "spicy" side of life while her Texas roots gave her two-steppin' and bareback riding.
Despite deadlines and voracious reading, Donna still manages to keep up with her two children, four cats, and one long haired Chihuahua.
Jessica Scott is the USA Today bestselling author of novels set in the heart of America's Army. She is an active duty army officer, a veteran of the Iraq war, is the mother of two daughters, far too many animals, and wife to a retired NCO.
She has written for the New York Times At War blog, War on the Rocks, PBS Point of View Women and War and has been featured in Esquire Magazine as an American of the Year in 2012. She has compiled two nonfiction projects about her time in Iraq and the return home.
She has recently completed a PhD in sociology from Duke University and also holds a a Master's Degree in Sociology from Duke University, a Masters Degree in Telecom Management from University of Maryland University College, BA in Cultural Studies from State University of New York and an Associates Degree from Central Texas College.
She's been featured as one of Esquire Magazine's Americans of the Year for 2012. Learn More at http://www.jessicascott.net
A USA Today bestselling author of over fifteen novels, Meghan March has been known to wear camo face paint and tromp around in woods wearing mud-covered boots, all while sporting a perfect manicure. She's also impulsive, easily entertained, and absolutely unapologetic about the fact that she loves to read and write smut. Her past lives include slinging auto parts, selling lingerie, making custom jewelry, and practicing corporate law. Writing books about dirty talking alpha males and the strong, sassy women who bring them to their knees is by far the most fabulous job she's ever had.
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Review – The Beauty of Us by Kristen Proby
From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby comes a sexy, new standalone contemporary romance in her Fusion Series, THE BEAUTY OF US, released August 22, 2017! Grab your copy today and get to know Trevor and Riley!
New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby delivers another sizzling novel in her delectable and sexy Fusion series.
Riley Gibson is over the moon at the prospect of having her restaurant, Seduction, on the Best Bites TV network. This could be the big break she's been waiting for. But the idea of having an in-house show on a regular basis is a whole other matter. Their lives would be turned upside down, and convincing Mia, her best friend and head chef of Seduction, that having cameras in her kitchen every day is a good idea is daunting. Still, Riley knows it's an opportunity she can't afford to pass on. And when she meets Trevor Cooper, the show's executive producer, she's stunned by their intense chemistry.
Trevor's sole intention is to persuade Riley to allow Best Bites TV to do a show on her restaurant. But when he walks into Riley's office, he stops dead in his tracks. The professional, aloof woman on the phone is incredibly beautiful and funny. But can he convince her that he's interested in Riley for himself? Or is he using the undeniable pull between them to persuade her to agree to his offer?
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Riley is fed up! She's exhausted by the trolls she's met in the online dating world. She has high standards, but believes she deserves to find a man who will rise to her expectations. It is refreshing to read a heroine who is confident in herself and her abilities. She doesn't need a man to complete her or make her feel whole. Riley wants a partner in life; she's just not sure where to find him.
Lucky for her, Trevor walks into her life when she never expected him. He shows up at Seduction to film a new show centered around the women and their restaurant. There is an instant attraction between Trevor and Riley. He makes it his mission to prove that there are good men in the world and to show Riley just how she deserves to be treated.
The Beauty of Us is a story about strong characters who know what they want and deserve and rejoice when they find it. It's a thoroughly enjoyable read and one that contemporary romance readers will fall in love with. This is a great continuation in the Fusion Series, but each book can be read and enjoyed as a standalone. This series should definitely be on your TBR if you love strong and successful characters, a little steam and several HEA's! And, Sebastian York narrates the audio, so you know it's aural magic! Audiobook is a GREAT way to enjoy this series!
~TREVOR~
"So, THIS WAS a good date," Riley says later as I drive her home. She rode to work with Addie so I could take her home after our date.
"I'm glad you approve," I reply, and kiss the back of her hand. "Now, I won't be calling or texting for three days."
"Because that's how it's done." I sigh and shrug, as if to say, What can I do? Riley chuckles.
"Well, then I'll text the girls 'I hate this guy,' and then you'll text and I'll be all, 'Never mind. He just texted.'"
"Yes, I believe you're familiar with how this works."
"Well," she says. "I'm not really much of a drama girl. You should just go ahead and call or text whenever you want to."
"Really? You're not one for drama? I seem to remember someone barging into my apartment last night, yelling at me, because her date didn't go well."
I'm only human, Trevor," she says with a smile. "I never claimed to be perfect."
I laugh as she points out her driveway and I pull in, then escort her up to her door.
"I had fun," she says.
"You sound surprised."
"Pleasantly surprised," she says. "Do you want to come in?"
"yes," I reply, and cage her in against the door. "But I'm not going to."
She swallows hard. "You aren't?"
"No." I kiss her forehead.
"Why not?" It's a whisper now.
"Because this is the first date," I remind her, and kiss her cheek. "So I'm going to be a gentleman and say good night right here on your porch."
"Well, damn."
I grin and nudge her face up to mine, and let myself sink into her, our lips tangled. She fists her hands in my shirt at my sides, holding on tight, and giving back as good as she gets. She lifts up higher on her toes and presses her breasts to my chest, and fuck me, it's all I can do not to scoop her up., take her inside, and fuck her into the mattress.
Instead, I pull back gently, regretfully.
"Thank you for tonight," I murmur, and watch with humor as she struggles to open her eyes. The attraction is definitely not one-sided.
"Okay," she says, and touches her lips with her fingertips. "I mean, you're welcome. And thank you." She smiles, opens her door, and slips inside.
And just like that, she's gone.
But I can faintly hear her say, "Holy shit," on the other side of the door.
No, she's not immune to me either.
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Kristen was born and raised in a small resort town in her beloved Montana. In her mid-twenties, she decided to stretch her wings and move to the Pacific Northwest, where she made her home for more than a dozen years.
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Excerpt Reveal – The Beauty of Us by Kristen Proby
From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby comes a sexy, new standalone contemporary romance in her Fusion Series, THE BEAUTY OF US, releasing August 22, 2017! Check out the chapter below and get to know Trevor and Riley!
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I didn't sleep worth shit last night. I waited for a response to my e-mail from Riley for a while; I'm not exactly sure why. I just don't like the thought of her being embarrassed.
Because she has no reason to be. She didn't know who I was, and it was closing time. She was venting to her friends.
It's really no big deal.
But I could see the mortification in her big blue eyes when she realized who I was, and that doesn't sit well with me.
When no response came, and for all I know she hasn't even read the e-mail yet, I sat down for a game on the PS4. I don't travel anywhere without it. Some people read to unwind. Some go to the gym, and there are times I do the same. But to truly relax, I enjoy gaming. I have since I was a kid.
So I settled in the apartment the network has rented for me this month and played online with my friends, talking about our days and shooting the enemy.
We played well past midnight, and I usually would have gone right to bed afterward, but my mind was still turning, making falling asleep impossible. The restaurant is better than I imagined through my research on their website and customer reviews. It's visually stunning, the food is fantastic, and they've hit the mark on the sexy factor.
But added to that, the five women who own the place are all beautiful, smart, and will make for great TV. Viewers will eat this show up, pun intended.
I lean over the sink and wash my face, not bothering to shave today, and as I dry off, I reach for my phone.
I have several new e-mails.
The most recent is from Riley Gibson.
Thank you for your kind email. I apologize again for the conversation last night. I would like to promise that we don't always talk like that at work, but that would be a lie. At least we keep it to closing time over a glass of wine.
Enjoy Portland,
I grin and sling the towel over my bare shoulders. Riley isn't what I had pictured in my head before I got here. I knew that she was pretty because their photos are on their website, but she's much prettier in person.
And animated.
Working with her will be fun.
And a test to my libido. Because Riley is fucking sexy. I've never mixed business and sex before, and I don't plan to start now, but keeping my hands off her will be a test of wills.
And that too should be fun.
After my run this morning, I stopped by a bagel place to eat and read a newspaper, came back to the apartment for a shower, and I think I'll go to Seduction for lunch. I hadn't planned to go back there until my meeting with Riley tomorrow, but I also haven't had lunch there yet.
I dress quickly in jeans and a red T-shirt and walk the six or so blocks to the restaurant.
They've just opened, so they're not busy yet. The atmosphere is calm, the lighting a bit brighter than last night, making it a fun spot to meet with colleagues or friends for lunch.
I'm seated on the far side of the restaurant, where it meets the bar, and I can see Riley and the other women sitting around a high table, talking.
Loud enough for me to hear.
"So, he'll be here tomorrow. Filming doesn't start for another week, unless the timetable has been moved up," Riley says, studying her iPad and checking things off a list. "It would be great if we could watch our language."
"Right," Mia says, rolling her eyes. "Because that's gonna happen."
"Just watch the F-bombs then," Riley says with a grin. "And I'll do my best not to vent to him about my horrible dating experiences. Not that I'll be having any more of those."
"I wish I'd been here for that," Addie says with a smile. "It's hilarious."
"No, it's not," Riley says, but smiles and covers her lips with her fingers. "Okay, it's a little funny. I'll be working from home today."
"Why?" The blonde speaking, I presume Cami, asks.
"Because I have a roofer coming today," Riley says. "But if you need me, just call. I can come back after he leaves."
"Go." Mia waves her off. "We've got this."
The girls all stand, about to go their own ways to get their day started. They're clearly good friends, which will come across well on film.
Riley walks out of the bar and glances up, spotting me.
"Hi." I offer her a smile and motion for her to join me. She sits, sets her iPad aside, and squares her shoulders.
I love a woman with grit.
"Why are you here?" she asks.
"I'm having lunch," I reply, and gesture to the salad sitting in front of me. "It's delicious. Adding the brussels sprouts is smart."
"I'll pass that along to Mia," she says, and then laughs. "I guess you heard the part where I asked the girls to not swear."
"I did," I reply, and patiently butter a piece of warm bread. "Don't worry about that stuff. They're adults."
"With potty mouths," she says.
"And we can bleep stuff out, or ask them to rephrase. You've already got the gig, Riley. I wouldn't be here otherwise. This isn't an audition."
"I know." She sighs and reaches over to take a piece of my bread, surprising and delighting me. "I just want things to go smoothly."
"Perhaps you should order lunch too."
"I don't have time," she says, and then her blue eyes widen as she realizes what she just did. "I'm so sorry. I eat when I'm stressed out, and I didn't—"
"No." I hold my hand up to stop her. "It's fine. I like that you're relaxed with me. I think you need to relax more often."
"What are you, my life coach now?"
"If you like. Did you cancel those dating sites like I suggested?"
She bites her lip and looks to the side, then nods. "I did."
"Good." I take a bite of salad and nod. "Are you sure you don't want some food?"
"I rarely have time to eat," Riley says, and checks the time on her phone. "In fact, I should go. I have to meet the roofer at my house."
"What's wrong with your roof?"
"It's old," she says with a shrug. "That's what happens when you buy an old house. I'm fixing it up a little at a time."
I nod, and find that I don't want her to go quite yet. I want to talk more, to learn more about her.
"Why don't you come to my apartment tonight and I'll cook you dinner?"
She pauses and stares at me for a moment. "Why?"
I laugh and set my fork down. "Because I asked you to. We're going to be working closely over the next few weeks, we might as well get to know each other a little better. Also, we can discuss my new duties as your life coach."
"Well." Her lips twitch as she thinks it over for a moment, a myriad of emotions moving across her beautiful face, and finally she says, "Okay. Do you mind texting me the address and the time?"
"Not at all," I reply, and immediately pass her my phone. "Plug in your number and I'll text you this afternoon."
She complies, passes it back, and smiles. "Okay, see you later."
And with that, she's off. Her ass swaying enticingly in her tight skirt, calves flexing from the height of her heels, and the food I'm currently chewing immediately tastes like cardboard.
And I just voluntarily offered to spend time with her. Alone.
I'm a fucking glutton for punishment.
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"I'm starving," Riley immediately says as I open the door. She's in jeans and a well-loved University of Oregon sweatshirt, her hair is pulled up in a ponytail, and she looks like she could be a co-ed herself. "I forgot to eat today."
"Does that happen every day?" I ask as I gesture for her to come inside and close the door behind her.
"Most days," she admits. "Is this one of those bad choices that you're gonna coach me through?"
"Yes," I reply, and lead her into the kitchen. "You have to eat."
"I know, I just get focused on other things, and the next thing I know, the day is gone and I'm starving." She passes me two bottles of wine. "I didn't know what we were having, so I brought red and white."
"Thanks." I grin and set them both on the counter. "I made salmon and asparagus with baby red potatoes. What goes best with that?"
Her eyes light up. "The white. Holy shit, are you a chef yourself?"
"I went to culinary school," I reply, and squeeze some lemon on the salmon before plating it. "But I discovered I was better at a desk job."
"That's unusual," she says, her head tilted to the side as she listens. "Most people fight to get out of a desk job."
"Not me. I have a ton of respect for Mia, because being a chef isn't easy, and pleasing people sucks."
"True." Riley nods. "She doesn't get many plates sent back to her, but there are a few. Can I pour you a glass?"
"No thanks," I reply, and reach in the fridge for a bottle of water. "I don't drink alcohol."
"Oh." She frowns. "I'm sorry. I can drink water too."
"It's fine," I reply, and pat her shoulder. "I don't mind if you drink. I just don't."
"But last night, you were drinking Jack and Coke."
"Nope, just Coke."
She sits at the table, still frowning. "I'm sorry."
"There's nothing to be sorry for." I set our plates down. "I've been sober for ten years. I'm not the kind of alcoholic who can't be around others having a drink. It was never that bad for me. I'm just a better person if I don't drink."
"Good for you for knowing that," she says, holding her glass out to clink against my water. "This looks delicious."
"I expected pizza or Chinese takeout," she says. "Honestly, that's probably what you would have gotten from me. I'm also surprised that you're not staying in a hotel."
"I'm here long enough that the network sprung for the apartment. They usually do when I'm somewhere longer than a week or so."
"You must travel a lot for this job," she says, eating her food like a starving child. I don't know if she even tastes it, she's eating so fast.
"I travel often," I reply, and grin when she takes the last bite. "Are you going to lick the plate?"
"Maybe," she says with a grin. "I'm not even embarrassed that I ate that so fast. It was delicious."
"I'm glad you liked it. There's more."
"No, I'm good," she says, and reaches in her bag, pulling out a pad of paper and a pen. "You can eat while I interview you."
"For the position of life coach," she says with a sassy grin. I want to kiss that grin right off her face, but instead I take a bite of potato and gesture for her to begin.
"Okay, first question: What qualifications do you have that make you a good fit for this position?"
"Well, I have a few years on you, so I would say wisdom with age."
She tilts her head to the side, the way she does when she's turning something over in her head. "You can't be that much older than me."
"I'm thirty-seven."
"Seven years," she says, rolling her eyes.
"A lot can happen in seven years," I reply, and sip my water.
"Okay, I'll give you that." She checks something off on her paper.
"Did you really write down questions?"
"Of course. I'm the queen of lists and the roofer was at my house forever." She bites her lip as she looks at her list. "How many women have you life-coached in the past?"
"Well, I didn't have an official job title, but I have two younger sisters, and an ex-wife, so I would say three."
"But the wife is an ex, so maybe that did go well?" Riley asks. "And are your sisters productive members of society?"
"As opposed to being in jail?" I ask, laughing. "You're hilarious, Riley."
"My sisters are great. The older one is married, a stay-at-home mom with two kids, and the younger one is a waitress."
"But the ex-wife thing didn't work out."
"She's not a mess, we just both decided that she shouldn't be my wife anymore."
I sit back in my chair and wipe my mouth on my napkin. "Because she thought it was a good idea to have sex with other men."
Her eyebrows climb on her forehead and she blinks twice. "That's a good reason."
"Okay, next question." She checks something on her paper and looks up at me with a smile. "How do you intend to be compensated for your work?"
"I'm working pro bono," I reply with a wink.
"Because I'm going to be here anyway, and why not." I shrug and finish the food on my plate. "What else do you want to know?"
"Is my coming to a virtual stranger's apartment by myself one of the bad decisions you should have coached me on?"
I smile and set my plate aside so I can lean on the table. "Did the girls tell you that coming here by yourself was a bad idea?"
"I only talked to Cami and she thought I should come. Plus, I have a concealed carry, so I feel pretty confident that I'm safe."
I raise a brow and cross my arms over my chest. "You carry a gun with you?"
"Hell to the yes," she replies, and offers me a sweet smile. "I've been meeting strange men on the Internet. You bet your ass I've been armed."
"Good idea," I reply with a nod. "There are a lot of crazies out there."
"Yes. But I think that if you're gonna meet a crazy, it could be anywhere. Online, in a bar, at the gas station. They're everywhere."
"That's true too," I reply, and nod. "Well, I'm glad you're being cautious."
"I'm nobody's victim," she says, as casually as if she's telling me her shoe size.
That's fucking sexy.
"Not really," she says, and shrugs. "I didn't really write anything down. But it was fun to interrogate you a bit."
"Now I have questions," I reply, and smile when she cocks her head and purses her lips. "Do you really think you need a life coach?"
"No, I have my shit together," she says with a grin.
"Why were you really on all of those sites?"
She shrugs. "Because it's not easy meeting people. And sometimes a girl wants to go out on a date."
"You don't need me," I reply, and smile. "But I'll be around for a while, just in case."
"Just in case I slip and fall back into the online dating?"
"That, or if you just want to have dinner, or chat. And I think we should watch a marathon of Star Wars. Your lack of knowledge is cause for concern."
"It's kind of a guy thing," she says.
"I know many women who like Star Wars."
"Well, I would watch one or two."
"You need to see them all to understand what's happening."
"That's a lot of hours of my life that I'll never get back," she says with a frown. "Aren't there CliffsNotes somewhere? A speedy way to get caught up?"
"No," I reply, and fist my hands in my lap so I don't reach out and tuck her hair behind her ear.
Or yank her against me so I can kiss the fuck out of her.
"Are you okay?" she asks.
"Are you always this observant?"
"I'm an overthinker," she says. "So yeah, I'm an observer."
"I've been labeled an overthinker too," I say with a grin.
"Would you say it's an accurate assessment?"
"Oh yeah," I say with a nod, and stand to clear our plates away. She stands to help. "I've got this."
"No way, you cooked, so I'll help clean."
She walks ahead of me, her empty glass in one hand and her plate in the other. "Do you use the dishwasher, or do you wash by hand?"
"There are people who still wash by hand?"
"I've heard of them, but I've never seen them in the wild," she says, and smiles up at me when I join her. "So I guess that means we use the dishwasher?"
"Yes." She rinses and I load, and a few short minutes later, we're done.
"Well, I suppose I should go," she says, and checks the time on her phone. "Oh, Cami texted. I guess I should reply so she doesn't think you killed me after the entrée."
She smirks and types on her phone, then turns it off and looks up at me.
"Thanks for dinner."
"I'll see you tomorrow morning."
Unfortunately, it won't be in my bed.
"Okay." She gathers her bag, notepad and pen, and walks to the door. "Sleep well tonight."
I grin and congratulate myself for not dragging my fingertips down her cheek.
"You sleep well tonight, Riley."
"Okay. Bye."
She leaves and I close the door, letting out a slow breath. Jesus, she's sexy and funny and smart as fuck.
And I'm not going to touch her while I'm here.
How the fuck am I going to do that?
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Kristen lives in Montana, where she enjoys coffee, chocolate and sunshine. And naps.
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New Release – Easy Nights by Kristen Proby
From New York Times Bestselling author Kristen Proby, comes a steamy and passionate friends-to-lovers romance—EASY NIGHTS! The sixth standalone title in the Boudreaux Series, Savannah and Ben's highly anticipated story is now available on all retailers! Grab your copy today!
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The Boudreaux Series—Sexy. Intriguing. Easy.
No one said change was easy…
Savannah Boudreaux knows what it is to hurt. To bleed. To be afraid that the man she's promised to be true to until "death do us part" might in fact separate them far sooner than anyone had ever anticipated. But Van also knows what it is to survive. To move on. To live life to the fullest. With five brothers and sisters and a loving mother as her constant source of strength during the pain and the healing, Van realizes there is little else she needs.
But some things never change…
Benjamin Preston sat on the sidelines of the Boudreaux family for years, in love with a woman he couldn't have. As the best friend of the Boudreaux brothers since childhood, Ben has seen both tragedies and joys in the family. And as a former MMA fighter and KravMaga expert, Ben's used to fighting for what he wants—and winning. His hands were tied when Savannah married her high school sweetheart not long after graduation, but now two years have passed since Ben found Savannah broken in her own home.
Sometimes what you need most has been right in front of you the whole time…
Van's convinced that happiness isn't in the cards for her, no matter how right it feels to be in Ben's strong arms—and his bed. Ben is determined to win her heart and fight for her trust. He's promised to protect her, to be her friend. But more than anything, he wants to finally make her his, and this is one fight he's not willing to lose.
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We turn a corner and there it is, my favorite tree. It's at least four hundred years old, with branches so big and heavy that they rest on the ground.
And under it is a portable swing with a red blanket spread in front of it.
He smiles down at me and leads me to the swing. I sit and kick my flip flops off, and Ben sets the basket in the middle of the blanket and joins me on the swing.
"This is lovely."
"It's a good day for it," he says and rests his arm on the back of the swing, behind my shoulders. His fingertips brush the bare skin on my shoulder. I scoot closer to him and rest my head on his shoulder.
"We spent countless summers out here," he says quietly, as if speaking too loud will disrupt the perfect spring day.
"We did."
"And as a teenager, I would see you sitting out here, under this tree, with a book. Your knees pulled up to your chest, and your bare feet dirty as can be. You took my breath away even then."
I glance up at him in surprise.
"I can't tell you how often I'd watch you—not in a creepy way, I might add—I'd watch you reading and enjoying this tree, and I wanted so badly to sit with you and kiss you senseless."
"I didn't know that."
"Of course you didn't," he says with a gentle smile. "But now you do."
He nudges my chin up with his fingers and lowers his lips to mine, covering them softly. I cup his face in my hand and let myself simply soak in the moment, in my favorite place, with this man.
He slowly takes the kiss from sweet to hot, and to my delight, drags his hand from my hip to my breast, his thumb dancing over my already tight nipple.
Good God, he's like a drug that I'll never get tired of.
After what seems like an hour, he pulls back and rests his forehead against mine.
"I have been waiting for that for a very long time," he whispers.
"I think this was probably way better than anything you might have done as a teenager."
He chuckles. "True. So, it's a win-win."
I let my fingertips glide down his cheeks to his neck.
"Savannah."
"I want you," he says and closes his eyes tightly. "I don't say that to rush you into anything, and this isn't the time or place anyway, but I need you to know that I want you."
I cover his lips with mine, watching his eyes. "I want you too, Ben."
He inhales and kisses me again, moving straight into hot as fuck.
Finally, he pulls back, clears his throat, and smiles at me.
I laugh and push my hair off my face. "So hungry."
"I think Gabby made fried chicken."
"That sounds good too."
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New Release – Easy Fortune by Kristen Proby
From New York Times Bestselling author Kristen Proby, comes a passionate new romance—EASY FORTUNE! A Boudreaux Series novella, this standalone second chance romance features Mallory's best friend Lena! Don't miss the amazing excerpt below and grab your copy of EASY FORTUNE today!
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Sometimes the past is better left behind you…
Lena Turner has spent her life as the outsider. Thanks to her extraordinary gifts, she's learned to be independent—especially when it comes to men. She's content to live her life in New Orleans as a schoolteacher, dating casually and dedicated to her small family. Long term is not part of her plan.
Sometimes the past catches up with you…
Leaving Lena behind to pursue his career was the most difficult thing Mason Coulter ever did. He told himself that it was for the best, had even convinced himself that he had only Lena's best interests in mind. But now, after six long years, he's back in New Orleans to settle his late eccentric aunt's estate. All he has to do is get in and out of the city without submitting to the need to see Lena. But to Mason's dismay, his aunt made other plans.
And sometimes the future and the past collide…
Having Mason walk back into her life is something Lena never saw coming. She could refuse to help him, but she's never been good at telling Mason no. So she'll do what she can to get the estate settled and Mason out of her life for good.
At least, that's the plan. But Mason has plans of his own…
Excerpt from Easy Fortune
I wipe the back of my hand over my forehead and glance at my notes when suddenly, the air in the room shifts.
It's subtle, but I feel it. The hair stands up on my neck. I haven't felt this in six years.
"You can get back in your Ferrari and go away," I say casually without looking over at the doorway and do my best to ignore the damn zoo that's come awake in my stomach.
"I don't have a Ferrari," he replies. His voice hasn't changed at all. It's thick like melted milk chocolate, and he still has his southern accent. I don't know why that surprises me.
"Well, whatever horse you rode in on? Ride back out on it."
I hear him sigh, but I refuse to look at him. Because just one look will suck me in, and I've vowed never to be sucked in by Mason Coulter ever again.
"It's good to see you, Lena."
"Mm hmm." I pretend to study my notes, but I don't actually see the words anymore. "Good to see you, too."
"You haven't even looked over here."
I can hear the smile in his voice. It makes me cringe.
"I want you to look at me," he replies.
"Well, we don't always get what we want." Yes, I'm being a bitch, and no, I'm not sorry. Mason was the one. The one that I fell head over heels for, the one that charmed the pants off of me, literally, and then he just left. He disappeared, and I was left here, wondering what in the hell happened. Wondering what I did wrong because I was twenty-two and naïve and so heartsick for him I thought I wouldn't survive it.
But I did.
"So, you're still mad?"
I blink rapidly for a second, and then I can't help it. I turn and take him in, from the top of his gorgeous, dark head to the tip of his designer shoes, and my body immediately comes to life. Panties are singed. And if I thought it was hot in here ten minutes ago, it's an inferno now.
Damn him. He just had to stay hot, didn't he? I mean, couldn't he have lost all of his hair? Gained a whole bunch of weight? Something?
"You could say I'm still mad," I reply, proud of myself for sounding calm and indifferent to him, when I'm anything but indifferent. "So unless you came in here to tell me you have a terminal illness, you can just turn around and go. I'm not interested in chit chat."
"You were always good at chit chat," he says and flashes that perfect smile at me. But there's something there, in his smile that tells me something isn't quite right.
And I'm just a sucker because I'm about to ask him what it is. I should stay firm and ask him to go.
But first, I need to settle an old score.
"You know," I begin and put the cap on the blue marker. I set it down and turn to fully face him. "The last time I saw you, you said you'd be right back."
"I said I'd see you soon," he says, the smile fully leaving his face now.
"And then you just bailed."
He sighs and leans against the doorjamb. He crosses his arms over his chest and glances down at his shoes, then back up at me. "I owe you an apology for that."
"Yeah. You do."
"I'm sorry." His grey eyes are holding my own, and I can see the sincerity there, hear it in his voice. "I am truly sorry, Lena."
I nod and turn away. "Thanks."
"And I need your help."
Of course he does.
This couldn't be a quick, I want to stop in to see how you are, apologize, and go on my merry way.
No, it has to be complicated.
"My Aunt Claudia passed away last week."
"Oh, Mason." I turn quickly, blinking rapidly. I'm so sorry. I liked her very much."
He nods. "Thank you."
Mason and his Aunt Claudia were very close. I believe that we all have that one special family member that we bond with, who is important in our lives, and for him, it was his aunt. He spent summers with her here in New Orleans when he was young.
"I hadn't heard that she'd passed." That must be what I see behind his eyes. I don't have the psychic abilities that my best friend, Mallory, has. But I can sense things. I want to hug him, to comfort him, but I stay planted where I am because I know what his touch will do to me.
"I'd planned to come to town and quickly take care of her estate, but it seems Aunt Claudia had other plans." He laughs humorlessly and shakes his head, looking at the ceiling. "The attorney informed me that she was very clear that you were to come with me to the reading of the will."
"Me?" I frown. "Why? I only met her a couple of times."
He shrugs and pushes his hand through his hair, in the say way he did six years ago. But now the muscles under his black T-shirt are more defined, tanner from all of the hours he spends outside digging around for old things.
Mason is a well-known and important archeologist.
"You know that she was a bit… eccentric." He smiles. "It's one of the reasons I loved her so much. She did what she wanted, and she wanted this."
"I see." I swallow and stare out of the windows at the trees. There's a slight breeze today. I walk over and open the window, wiggle my fingers and feel the breeze blow in my room. "And if I refuse?"
"If you refuse, her estate will be donated to the city of New Orleans." My head whips around to stare at him again. "I know, it's a lot of pressure. I don't need her money, Lena. Archeology has been good to me. But I loved her, and I'd like to do right by her."
I take a deep breath and let it out slowly. So, he's not here because he wanted to see me. He's here because his aunt didn't give him a choice. He's right, it is a lot of pressure.
"You can think about it," he says. He pulls a business card from his pocket and sets it on the desk closest to him. "That's my cell number. I need to be at the attorney's office on Friday at 2:00 in the afternoon. If you decide you're willing to go with me, I wrote the address on the back."
I nod, staring at the small square of white paper.
"Lena?"
"Yeah?" My gaze finds his again and he smiles, as if remembering something especially sweet.
"You look fantastic. You've hardly changed at all."
"Oh, I've changed."
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Surprise – Easy Fortune by Kristen Proby
From New York Times Bestselling author Kristen Proby, comes a passionate new romance—EASY FORTUNE! A Boudreaux Series novella, this standalone second chance romance features Mallory's best friend Lena! Don't miss the beautiful cover and a note from Kristen below! EASY FORTUNE is coming your way May 30, 2017!
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A Note from Kristen:
Hi, everyone! I'm so happy that it's finally Friday because that means that I don't have to keep this secret anymore! I'm horrible at keeping secrets. Seriously, don't tell me any. I can't be trusted.
Since Easy Magic released last month, readers have shouted from the rooftops that they'd love for Lena, Mallory's BFF, to have her own story. I honestly didn't have that in mind when I wrote her into Easy Magic, but the more I thought about it, the more it occurred to me that you're right. Lena does deserve her own happily ever after!
And that brings us to this. Easy Fortune, Lena's story, will release on May 30th! That's right, you won't have to wait long for this one. Easy Fortune is a novella, and can be read as a stand-alone. And look at this gorgeous cover! I can't thank Sara Eirew Photography enough for the beautiful photo, and Okay Creations for the amazing cover art.
Lena's story has been a surprise to me, and frankly one of the most enjoyable story lines that I've written in a long time. I hope you enjoy watching her fall in love with Mason! He's quite swoon-worthy!
Oh, and to make it an even better treat, the prologue and first chapter for Easy Nights will be included at the end of Easy Fortune. JACKPOT! J
Have a great weekend, everyone!
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Cover Reveal – Easy Nights by Kristen Proby
From New York Times Bestselling author Kristen Proby, comes a steamy and passionate friends-to-lovers romance—EASY NIGHTS! The sixth standalone title in the Boudreaux Series, Savannah and Ben's highly anticipated story is now available for pre-order on all retailers! Don't miss the beautiful cover below!
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Hello, readers!
I'm so excited to finally be able to share the new cover for Easy Nights with you! We've all been waiting a long time for Ben and Savannah's story and it'll be in your hot little hands on June 27th. I can say without a shadow of a doubt that Ben and Van are two of my favorite characters of all time, and saying goodbye to the Boudreaux clan hasn't been easy. Thanks for taking this journey of three years with me!
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New Release – Easy Magic by Kristen Proby
From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby, comes the next sexy and captivating standalone title in the Boudreaux Series, EASY MAGIC. Take a trip to the Big Easy and fall in love with Beau and Mallory's story in this passionate and magical contemporary romance. Grab your copy today!
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The Boudreaux Series. Sexy. Intriguing. Easy.
Family. Responsibility. Stability.
As the co-CEO of Bayou Enterprises, and the eldest of the Boudreaux clan, Beau is the epitome of these. Now that his baby sister Gabby is happily settled down, Beau has moved into the company loft in the heart of the French Quarter to be closer to his office while his own home is built. He doesn't have time for anything but the family he adores and the company that drives him.
If only the bewitching owner of the herb shop downstairs from Beau's loft wasn't so damn tempting.
Mallory Adams is living the life. The good life. The best life for her. After years of hiding who she is, and the gifts she's been cursed with, Mallory opened her little shop in the French Quarter, offering herbs and lotions for anything from soothing a sunburn to chasing those pesky ghosts New Orleans is known for out of a client's home. Some call her eccentric, and some say she's simply odd, and that's okay with her. She is a bit odd, but in her experience, all of the best people are.
When an old pipe bursts in the loft above her store, flooding her storeroom, Mallory comes face to face with Beau Boudreaux, and she doesn't need the clairvoyant abilities that have been passed down through generations to know that she'll never be the same. Beau is her exact opposite; serious, straitlaced. He wears suits for Pete's sake and probably wouldn't know the difference between arnica and flaxseed if his life depended on it. But when he touches her, the electricity is through the roof and she's smart enough to know that a chemistry like theirs doesn't happen every day.
Can two people so very different possibly find their way to happily ever after?
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Excerpt from Easy Magic
I pull my phone out of my pocket to call Beau Boudreaux, who also happens to be my landlord.
Of course, there is no answer.
The man lives upstairs, directly above this shop. Can't he hear the water? Does he sleep like the dead?
Or maybe he's not home.
I frown and open my mind, searching the building.
He's home. I can feel his presence.
And he might be naked.
I immediately slam the psychic door shut and walk outside, up the wrought iron steps to his loft, and bang on the door.
"Wake up," I mutter. "And put some pants on."
I raise my hand to bang again, but the door is flung open and there's Beau, rubbing sleep from his eyes, a frown on his handsome face.
He's pulled some sweatpants on.
"What's going on?" he demands.
"I have a leak," I reply and swallow hard, willing myself to keep my eyes on his face, and not the sculpted muscles of his torso. I've met the man exactly twice, including right now, but what he does to my libido is ridiculous.
I'd forgotten that I have a libido.
Which is a sad statement all on its own.
"You had to wake me up at four-thirty for a leak?"
"I have three inches of water on my floor," I reply and turn to stomp down the stairs. "Come look!"
I don't look back as I wade back into my store. A few moments later, I hear Beau come clomping down the steps and look back as he fills the doorway with his wide shoulders. He's tall, pushing six-and-a-half feet. His hair is dark, and his eyes are like old whiskey.
Those whiskey eyes survey the space, frowning when he sees the amount of water on the floor.
"Do you know where it's coming from?"
"The bathroom," I reply and lead him to it.
"The fucking ceiling fan?" He exclaims and shakes his head. "I was expecting the toilet to be overflowing. Old plumbing is unpredictable."
"I was expecting the same, but here we are," I say and cross my arms over my chest. He glances back at me, and his eyes drop to my cleavage for just an instant before he looks me in the eye.
I don't uncross my arms.
"I'm going to shut off the water to the building."
He rushes back outside and a few moments later, the water slows to a small trickle, and then fast drops.
He comes back inside and looks up. "Must be a broken pipe."
"Are you a plumber as well as a billionaire mogul?" I ask, unable to resist.
His lips twitch. "I'm good at a lot of things."
Oh, I just bet you are.
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New Release – Blush for Me by Kristen Proby
From New York Times Bestselling author Kristen Proby, comes a steamy new standalone romance in her bestselling Fusion Series…
BLUSH FOR ME!
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New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby continues to delight the senses with the latest novel in her delectable Fusion series.
As the take-charge wine bar manager of Seduction, Portland's hottest new restaurant, Katrina Meyers is the definition of no-nonsense, and she isn't afraid of anything. Well, almost anything: she hates to fly. When she's forced to travel on a death trap with wings, the turbulence from hell has her reaching for any safe haven—including the incredibly handsome guy sitting next to her.
Ryan "Mac" MacKenzie hasn't been able to get his sexy seatmate out of his head. The way she clung to him stirred something inside him he didn't think existed: tenderness. As the owner of a successful wine touring company, Mac thinks he's got a handle on what life can throw at him and he's not prepared for any surprises, especially in the feelings department. And when he brings a tour into Seduction, he sees the petite spitfire he just can't forget.
Mac is determined to discover what else they have in common besides fine wine and the inability to keep their hands off each other. But what will it take for two stubborn people to realize that what they have is so much more than a hot chemistry between the sheets and to admit to falling in love…?
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"Have you flown before, Kat?"
"No." I swallow hard and tighten my hands into fists.
"Okay, take a deep breath," he says. He's not touching me, which is good because I'd have to break his nose, and this is already stressful enough. But his voice is soothing. "Good. Take another one. Miss, can we get a bottle of water, please?"
I just keep breathing. The flight attendant returns with a little baby bottle of water, which Mac uncaps and holds out for me.
"Take a drink of this. Just a small sip." I comply, the cold water feeling good on my throat. I feel ridiculous. This flight is full of people who are not having panic attacks.
"I'm sorry," I whisper. "This is my biggest fear."
"I can tell," he says gently, and I raise my gaze to meet his. He's a handsome guy, his short hair styled nicely, his jaw firm, eyes direct. He's tall, with long arms and legs and a lean body. "How are you feeling?
"Better," I reply, surprised to find it true. "The water helped. Thank you."
"No problem. Are you going to Napa Valley on vacation?"
"Work," I reply, shaking my head. "I'm attending a conference."
"So you're a wine enthusiast then?"
"You could say that," I reply with a smile. "I own a wine bar in Portland."
His eyes narrow for just a moment. "Really? Which one?"
"The one inside Seduction."
"I've heard great things about that place."
I smile widely now, intensely proud of the restaurant that my four friends and I have built from the ground up. Seduction is our baby, our pride and joy.
"That's nice to hear," I reply. "You've never been?"
"Not yet, but I'll make a point to go the next time I'm in the area."
So he doesn't live in Portland.
Bummer. Mac is one guy I wouldn't mind running into again.
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Cover Reveal – Blush for Me by Kristen Proby
Kristen Proby is known for writing heartfelt characters with deep connections and sizzling passion. In her Fusion Series from William Morrow, she seduces readers' senses with the sexy, contemporary romance in which five best friends open a hot new restaurant together. Today, the BFF's are thrilled to bring you the gorgeous cover for BLUSH FOR ME, the third book in the Fusion Series! BLUSH FOR ME brings readers the next story in this amazing cast of characters. Releasing March 21, 2017, BLUSH FOR ME is the third standalone novel in Kristen's Fusion Series. Grab your copy of the first two books in the series, LISTEN TO ME and CLOSE TO YOU, and preorder BLUSH FOR ME today!
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This year I am walking in the Candlelighters Fun Walk and I would love for you to support me! I am walking in honor of the Wurzbach family and all the families who face childhood cancer. I know that Candlelighters makes a difference in the lives of childhood cancer families each and every day.


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A Nation Must Think Before it Acts The Rise and (Future) Fall of a Turkish-Iranian Axis
Middle East Media Monitor
The Rise and (Future) Fall of a Turkish-Iranian Axis
Gallia Lindenstrauss
Yoel Guzansky
The continuing rise of Turkey and Iran at the expense of the Arab states is troubling to the West. This is particularly the case because the parallel rise to power has been expressed in a warming of relations between these two states—a sharp contrast to the mutual suspicion that characterized the bilateral relationship in the past. These trends have also been interpreted in the West as a turn eastward in Turkish foreign policy, and Turkey is no longer seen as the dependable ally it used to be during the Cold War.
The current thawing of the relations between Turkey and Iran has been articulated in different ways. In public statements, the Turks and the Iranians have stressed the longstanding peaceful nature of their shared border. For example, the Iranian ambassador to Turkey, in a public speech, stated that "400-year peace and stability on the Iranian-Turkish Borders, indicates positive and progressive relations in the fields of political, economic and cultural arena between two countries." [1] Indeed, neither state has any territorial claim against the other. Trade relations have been greatly expanded, leading the two states to consider signing a free-trade agreement. Finally, Iran has allowed Turkish mediation on the nuclear issue and is cooperating, more than ever, in their fight against the Kurdish separatists.
However, despite the present cooperation, there remains great potential for dispute between Iran and Turkey, and there exists the possibility of long-term competition for regional dominance developing. Over time, certainly if Iran acquires a nuclear weapon capability, Ankara is less likely to strengthen its cooperation with Tehran and existing differences between the two countries will rise to the surface. In fact, the basic interests of Ankara and Tehran—in some if not most issues—collide, which could lead to disagreements, and in the long run even conflict, between these two non-Arab powers in the Middle East.
Nuclear Concerns
Progress in the Iranian nuclear program may have negative implications on Turkish–Iranian relations. The Turks have stated repeatedly that they oppose nuclear weapons proliferation in the Middle East. Western reactions to Iranian nuclear development have already presented Turkey with a number of dilemmas, including forcing the Turks to decide whether to vote for or against further UN sanctions against Iran. Likewise, the advance of the Iranian nuclear program translates, in some respects, to a failure of Turkey's mediation efforts.
The future of Iraq, in light of the imminent withdrawal of U.S. forces, may also create problems between Turkey and Iran. While neither country wishes to see Iraq disintegrate, they each have their own preferences for how the future Iraqi state should take shape. While Iran would benefit from having a weak state on its border that maintains Shiite political dominance and is virtually cut off from Western influence, Turkey would prefer for Iraq to be ruled by a broad-based coalition with adequate Sunni minority representation. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's visit to Iraq in March 2011, in which he made historic excursions to the Kurdish regions and to Shiite holy sites, clearly demonstrated Turkey's active interest in Iraq's future. During his visit, Erdoğan declared that "Iraq is a brotherly nation…For years we have felt in our hearts the ordeals and pain, and we have been following the developments since then with admiration." [2]
Competing interests might also arise concerning developments in Syria. While both Iran and Turkey would like to see Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's rule continue, they want this outcome for different reasons. Turkey, as part of its "Zero Problems (with its neighbors) Policy," has worked in recent years to improve relations with Syria, based in part on strong economic incentives. Turkey is also concerned with the potential spillover effect that an intra-state conflict involving the 1.4 million Kurds in Syria might have on its own Kurdish population. In light of the wave of protest in Syria, Erdoğan advised al-Assad to "answer the people's calls with a reformist, positive approach" and explained that "We have a border of 800 kilometers [with Syria] and we have family relations. We cannot remain silent." [3] Iran, on the other hand, has built its relations with Syria on resisting Israel and its efforts to strengthen Hezbollah as a proxy against the "Zionist entity." Accordingly, it has no desire to see major changes in Syrian policies.
Turkey is also trying to increase its influence in Lebanon, which could be understood as being at the expense of Iranian influence there. In November 2010, Erdoğan visited Lebanon—a visit that attracted extensive media coverage—shortly following Ahmadinejad's own visit to the country. During his visit, Erdoğan, in an effort to be seen as Lebanon's champion, criticized Israel harshly and even threatened to respond should Israel have the audacity to attack Lebanon. "We will not be silent and we will support justice by all means available to us," declared Erdoğan.[4] Turkey has also tried, thus far to no avail, to mediate between the various factions vying for control of Lebanon. In this vein, Turkish Foreign Minister, Ahmet Davutoğlu, has met both with Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri and with Hezbollah Secretary General, Hassan Nasrallah. Conversely, Iran continues to staunchly support only Hezbollah, which is one of the main sources of instability within Lebanon.
As for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Turkey still supports a settlement while Iran does not accept the legitimacy of Israel's existence. Iran, by supporting terror groups like Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, is trying its best to prevent the two sides from reaching an agreement. In contrast, the dealings between Turkey and Hamas do not necessarily stem from a desire to strengthen the organization's control over the Gaza Strip, but rather from Turkey's belief that promoting negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians means treating Hamas as a legitimate actor. Turkish President, Abdullah Gül, speaking at a joint press conference with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in May 2010 stated, "When Turkey talked [with Hamas], it faced threats but it emerged that Turkey was right. You cannot achieve peace by excluding people." [5]
Arab Gulf States
Another source of friction between Iran and Turkey may result from Ankara's efforts towards closer relations with the Arab Gulf states. These states fear Iran and seek to prevent it from attaining nuclear capabilities. As such, a growing strategic partnership between Turkey and the Gulf states may help in balancing Iran's power in the Gulf. In line with these efforts, Turkey's status in the Gulf was made official in 2008 when a security memorandum of understanding was signed. In this document, Turkey was the first state to be recognized as a strategic partner of the Gulf Cooperation Council. Differences in the Turkish and Iranian stances towards the Gulf states were made apparent during the recent upheavals in Bahrain. When Saudi forces entered Bahrain to stabilize the situation at the Bahraini royal family's request, Iran decried Saudi actions, labeling them an "invasion." [6] Alternatively, Turkey held high-level meetings with all the relevant parties, attempting to prevent a spillover of local grievances into a regional conflict along the Sunni-Shiite divide.[7]
The two states also differ in their approach to the Libya situation. While at first, Turkey strongly rejected military intervention, it has since been taking part in NATO efforts. These initiatives are in line with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973, adopted on March 17, 2011, authorizing the use of all means short of occupation to protect Libyan citizens. Iran, on the other hand, has called the NATO intervention "a big stupidity" and predicted "that the NATO-US invasion would throw them to the depth of an abyss…"[8] Turkey cannot be pleased with such statements. Not only do they condemn Turkey's actions, as a NATO member, but they also highlight a reversal of Turkish policies toward Libya.
Leadership of the Muslim World
An additional area of friction between the two countries may be over leadership of the Muslim world. In a poll conducted in Muslim countries shortly after Gaza flotilla incident, Erdoğan was elected the most popular leader, earning the support of 20 percent of the respondents.[9] The editor of the daily al-Quds al-Arabi who, after the flotilla event criticized the impotence of Arab regimes vis-à-vis Israel, praised the Turkish Prime Minister saying, he was "more Arab than the Arabs." [10] The fact that Turkey's critical stance towards Israel is exercised for the most part rhetorically and by means of "soft power," yet puts pressure on Israel, implies that this may be a better route than the violent path promoted by Iran. In addition, it has been suggested that the "Turkish model," in terms of its domestic character, might be appropriate for Arab countries experiencing revolution. This model becomes especially relevant when considering the Iranian alternative, which views recent events as an opportunity to improve its regional standing. Indeed, the current uprisings have been described by Iran as "…part of the fruits of the Iranian nation's resistance." [11]
Despite the major changes in Turkish foreign policy in recent years, Turkey remains a partner of the West. With its potential role in mediating diverse issues, Turkey could still be helpful on several fronts: Iraq, where it has played a major role in the handling of the Kurdish issue and in protecting the Sunni minority against discrimination; Afghanistan and Libya, where Turkey, as a NATO member, can continue its involvement in line with American and coalition aims; and even the Iranian nuclear issue, where it shares the basic interest with the West to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear state.
The United States should continue to involve Turkey actively in forming its policies towards the Middle East. Frequent consultations should take place, as in the recent relatively successful example regarding developments in Egypt and in Libya. Turkey's so-called "shift to the East," if it occurred at all, is neither fixed nor inevitable. Hence, it can still be influenced, and it is vital that the West, led by the United States, not give Turkey a cold shoulder. Recommending that the West engage more with Turkey is not motivated by a fear of a strong Turkish-Iranian axis—for as we have shown, this alliance can be seen as both temporary and limited—but because of Turkey's increased strength as a regional actor. Its growing influence on regional players can serve not only to promote certain U.S. policies but also to add legitimacy to what might otherwise seem as Western, "outside" interference.
^ "Turkish-Iranian Relations and Recent Development in the Region," Turkish Weekly , February 22, 2010, www.turkishweekly.net/article/342/turkish-iranian-relations-and-recent-development-in-the-region.html See also, "Erdoğan Emphasizes 400-Years of Friendship with Iran," TRT-world.com, September 17, 2010, www.trtturkmence.com/trtworld/en/newsDetail.aspx?HaberKodu=7bb760dd-5c8b-4e8f-abfa-a6f6eb88fc07
^ "Erdoğan Given a Hero's Welcome in Streets of Arbil, Najaf," Today's Zaman , March 30, 2011 www.todayszaman.com/news-239553-erdogan-given-heros-welcome-in-streets-of-arbil-najaf.html
^ "Turkey's Erdoğan Urges Syria to go ahead with Reforms," Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review , March 28, 2011 www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=the-head-of-intelligence-visited-syria-2011-03-28
^ "In Lebanon's Beirut, Shift of Turkey's Axis is Welcomed," Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review , November 25, 2010 www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=turkey-will-not-remain-silent-if-israel-attacks-lebanon-2010-11-25
^ "Turkey, Russia find Common Ground on Iran, Hamas Role," Today's Zaman , May 13, 2010 www.todayszaman.com/news-210093-102-turkey-russia-find-common-ground-on-iran-hamas-role.html
^ "Cleric Lambasts Saudi Military Intervention in Bahrain," Fars News Agency, April 2, 2011 https://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9001134080
^ "Ankara Moves to Broker Libya Deal," Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review , April 4, 2011 www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=turkeys-libya-cease-fire-diplomacy—2011-04-04
^ "Ahmadinejad Deplores NATO Militaristic Approach in Libya," Fars News Agency, April 5, 2011 https://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9001160654
^ Shibley Telhami, "2010 Arab Public Opinion Poll," Brookings Institute, August 5, 2010 www.brookings.edu/~/media/Files/rc/reports/2010/08_arab_opinion_poll_telhami/08_arab_opinion_poll_telhami.pdf slide no. 66.
^ "Attitude of the Arab World to Turkey after the Flotilla," MEMRI, June 19, 2010 www.memri.org.il/cgi-webaxy/sal/sal.pl?lang=he&ID=107345_memri&dbid=articles&act=show3&dataid=2425
^ "Leader: Region to Experience More Developments in the Future," Fars News Agency, April 3, 2011 https://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9001141125
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Turkey's geographical location and size bestows on the state strategic importance. Indeed, Turkey carries great regional and international weight. Diverging […]

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Tech: New method could lead to advances in fighting fires, creating cleaner engines and even space travel — (Report)
James M. Patterson
The inside of a fire might be the last place one would explore, but a new University of Central Florida method to do just that could lead to advances in fighting fires, creating cleaner engines and even space travel.
Associate professor Subith Vasu and doctoral student Zachary Loparo in UCF's Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Center for Advanced Turbomachinery and Energy Research, developed the technique. Their findings are reported in a new study in the journal Optics Letters.
Researchers need to know what is going on in a fire or explosion to better understand how to increase or decrease its combustion potential as well as to analyze the molecules involved and their roles in the reaction.
However, the inside of fire is not the easiest place to obtain measurements.
"You have this high temperature, pretty noncompromising environment," Vasu said. "To know what is going on inside you can't send like a probe into it because it will just melt. So, you have to come up with ways to look inside and measure, for example, the temperature and the exact concentration of molecules burning."
The fire can cause molecules to change at speeds as fast as a millionth of a second and knowing these details is important in designing better engines and techniques to propel everything from a car to a rocket ship, Vasu said.
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For example, researchers can use the information to design more efficient engines that propel, but minimize the amount of fuel required. If fuel loads required to break through Earth's gravity could be reduced on spacecraft for example, it could help people get to Mars and beyond sooner, Vasu said.
Learning more about how fuel burns in an engine can also help researchers develop strategies to reduce their toxic emissions, which would help with air quality, Vasu said.
Another application is for fighting fires, including wildfires. The technique can allow researchers to gain more understanding of how fire retardants work when applied, thus enabling them to design compounds best suited to put out different types of blazes.
The same approach can also be used to maximize the explosive potential of a compound by ensuring that fires get hot enough to completely destroy a potential threat, such as chemical weapons.
Researchers can also use the insights gained by the method to improve existing models of combustion reactions.
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The technique works by using a laser to analyze the reaction. A laser is a shot through a fire or explosion and is caught on the other side using a detector. As the laser passes through a combustion reaction it loses some of its power as it travels through the fire's heat and encounters different molecules involved in the combustion, such as carbon monoxide.
By knowing how much of the power decreases, researchers can calculate temperature as well as concentrations of different molecules.
The laser scans the combustion in microseconds and characterizes the changing temperature and molecular distribution of the environment within microseconds.
Previous techniques have required multiple lasers to characterize the extreme environment. This technique is novel in that it uses one laser, an advancement made possible by using an acousto-optically modulated quantum cascade laser.
The acousto-optic modulator allows for measurements so fast that the one laser can do the work of multiple lasers in a fraction of the time.
The researchers developed and tested their technique using a shock tube that uses small amounts of fuel to produce micro-explosions.
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Loparo, who helped lead the research, said much planning went into developing the technique before it was tested in the shock tube.
"I'm really pleased with the results," Loparo said. "We did a lot of modeling beforehand to predict what we should see, and it matched pretty well with what those models said. The results were very good."
The laser used in the research was designed by Arkadiy Lyakh, a co-author of the study who is an assistant professor in UCF's College of Optics and Photonics and is also part of UCF's NanoScience Technology Center.
Co-authors of the study also included College of Engineering and Computer Science doctoral students Erik Ninnemann, Kyle Thurmond, Andrew Laich and College of Optics and Photonics master's student Ahmad Azim.
This research was partly funded by the Air Force Research Laboratory Eglin and the National Science Foundation. Vasu received his doctorate in mechanical engineering from Stanford University and joined UCF's Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, part of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, in 2012. He is a member of UCF's Energy Conversion and Propulsion Cluster.
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Timeless! (by London Tour Guide Mark Kelly)
Join me on my weekly travels in my Time Machine as I go back to a year in London's past.
A recent trip took me back to London in 1882, back to see one of the great Wimbledon Tennis finals with defending champion William Renshaw playing his twin brother Ernest. This was an enthralling 5-set thriller, with Willie winning 6-1, 2-6, 4-6, 6-2, 6-2. Those onlookers would have looked on in wonder if suddenly the roof started to close due to rain! it Imagine the look on their faces!
While I was back in the summer of 1882 I also took a Hansom Cab across London Bridge. Goodness me, I spent nearly an hour listening to the driver bemoaning the traffic on the bridge – he would just have loved the freedom of the bus lanes that today's cabbies have! Sitting in this gridlock convinced me the government of this time got it spot on – with the need to build another bridge a little further downstream.
My research pre-travel revealed that London Bridge had around 110,000 people and over 22,000 horse and hand drawn vehicles crossing it in just one day!
London Bridge has always been a route into the capital's financial district, where the heart of this city beats. Under too much strain with London growing for many years and not just to the west, but further east, a new bridge was urgently needed to take off some of the pressure.
My next thought was why not go back to 30th June 1894, the day that Edward, Prince of Wales (Queen Victoria's oldest son) officially opened the new River Thames crossing, Tower Bridge.
The Thames is the lifeblood of London and has an energy you can almost touch. London vibrates on each of its banks with a vitality I've not seen anywhere else in the world – and believe me, I've been around.
Construction commenced on Tower Bridge in 1888, a magnificent job completed 6 years later – and despite a cost of nearly £1.2 million, it was badly needed.
Designed by Horace Jones in collaboration with John Wolfe Barry, it was built by 8 different contractors responsible for different areas of the structure.
Now finished and being officially opened by Prince Edward (also known as 'Bertie') – and I was there as a member of the public, those rejoicing spectators plus the press of the day.
Sitting in a royal horse drawn carriage, the Prince travelled across the bridge a number of times before alighting and pulling a lever to a 10 gun salute to raise the bridge, allowing a flotilla of 12 steamships to pass underneath the bascules.
It was fantastic! The crowd cheered as the bridge opened and cheered louder as the droppings from the Prince's horses slid down with a splat!
Don't worry about the poop, as there were men on standby to clear the mess!
Can you imagine if no one was employed to clear up the horse manure in London streets? Can you imagine the shower of droppings (I'm being polite here!). These were among the 80 members of staff originally employed to work on the bridge! Yes 80 people employed just on Tower Bridge – 57 men alone to operate the machinery! All in stark contrast to today.
What a wondrous bridge she is, yes, 'She.' There is something elegant about this design, built of steel and having a concrete cladding added to the façade as a nod to the Tower of London, the bridge displays a stylishness not seen at this end of the Thames.
Looking west, I am struck by the contrast of London Bridge compared to this one. Standing on Tower Bridge today I am deeply impressed not only by her design and her beauty, but also her functionality! Time is money and the bridge needs to be opened again quickly to continue to allow trade to flow up and down the Thames.
I walked to the centre of the bridge to watch as HMS Gannett was lost from sight taking the bend in the river, east towards the estuary – and you can still see her today at Chatham Dockyard, and even board her too.
Wyllie, William Lionel; The Opening of Tower Bridge, London, 30 June 1894; City of London Corporation; http://www.artuk.org/artworks/the-opening-of-tower-bridge-london-30-june-1894-51425
Looking up at the gantries above my head, I think of the movie Sherlock with Robert Downey Junior and also that old American favourite John Wayne, as Brannigan, running across the bridge gun in hand – and wonder what would the people here at today's opening ceremony think of that!
I know the overhead walkways proved unpopular at first, and were closed early in the 20th Century. The raising of the bridge took 7-10 minutes, and pedestrians couldn't be bothered to walk up the steps to cross over the river by the walkways when it was quicker to wait for the bascules to return to horizontal to walk across.
The steam engines were replaced in 1976 by electricity and now only 13 members of staff are employed on the bridge, and it now takes just one of them to open and close it!
I cannot help but feel proud of this amazing feat of engineering, and the crowds around me are waving as Bertie and the rest of his Royal entourage leave the bridge and return to Buckingham Palace.
Looking around at these onlookers and thinking forward to 2020 it doesn't seem very different – except for the fact that today we have tourists from all over the world crossing our unique London icon. The backdrop of our really unique bridge is a 'must have' for those special photos sent back home to family and friends.
I'm off back to 2020. Be back soon with another time travelling visit to one of my favourite tourist spots. See you soon.
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AIDS researchers and global health community ponder a reported cure
AIDS researchers, advocacy organizations and global health officials spent Monday trying to determine whether the report that a baby girl born in Mississippi was cured of the infection is a therapeutic breakthrough or a scientific curiosity.
Even if the report proves true, aggressive HIV treatment starting at birth has no obvious relevance to adults, who are by far the biggest age group infected each year. Even in newborns it may be of little practical use, as nearly all mother-to-child infections can be prevented by a simpler strategy that isn't yet fully implemented around the world.
At the same time, news of a cured patient — the girl, now 21/2, would be only the second on record — has caught the world's eye. Scientists are confident that even if the case isn't a signpost to the future, it is of great importance right now.
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I write to you all to introduce myself as the Information Officer for Thurrock for those of you that I haven't already met. I work as part of the team for disabled children here at Thurrock Council but work out of the Sunshine Centre in Tilbury.
I have attached a new poster that we have produced to show the clubs that we currently run from Sunshine Centre and now Hannah's Place which serves the older age groups.
We do a lot more than offer short breaks and respite: We also provide training for professionals and parents for: SKIP – Screening Kids for Intervention and Prevention training, Signalong communication training, Positive Parenting, Travel and adjustment training to name but a few.
In addition we offer a Playscheme which we will be running throughout the Summer break. We run daily sessions for children that have a diagnosed disability, the form is on line to complete to book your spaces and will be going live in the next few weeks so please ensure that the children in your Schools/Academy are aware of this fantastic scheme.
Finally we also have two caravans that we rent out based on the Naze Marine Holiday Park. One of the Caravan's is modified for access and sleeps 8 people and the other is a 6 berth caravan. These caravans are walking distance to the beach and open to any families that have a child with a disability. Entertainment is on site and also an indoor and outdoor pool. Please call the centre if you would like any further information or availability.


Du må kontakte overnattingsstedet på forhånd via kontaktopplysningene i bestillingsbekreftelsen hvis du planlegger å ankomme etter kl. 22.00. Innsjekking for dette overnattingsstedet foregår på et annet sted. Gjestene kan hente nøkkelen i Short Stay Group-innsjekkingsskranken på Schiphol flyplass eller på deres kontor i Herengracht 451 i sentrum av byen. Vennligst kontakt overnattingsstedet via kontaktopplysningene som finnes i bekreftelsen du mottok etter bestilling for mer informasjon.
The apartment was in a good location for getting around but very noisy. The apartment desperately needs new blinds on the window. It was hot in Amsterdam while we were there and the main floor was very hot and uncomfortable. We didn't want to open the front windows because it was a very busy street because of outdoor seating for restaurants and foot traffic. The bedroom and bathroom were in the basement so it was cooler but very damp feeling. The apartment was clean and well equipped. We were able to do our laundry which was a bonus. I'm torn about the review mainly because of the lack of air conditioning, the dampness, and need for new window blinds. The wi-fi was also bad. Very in and out. Next time I would opt for a quieter location.


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Dr. Richard N. Nelson of Westerville was recently chosen president-elect of the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM).
Nelson is a professor and vice chair of clinical affairs in the department of emergency medicine at The Ohio State University.
The ABEM establishes the credentialing requirements and examinations to evaluate physicians who seek certification in emergency medicine.
Nelson has served the ABEM in many positions since 1983 and has been a member of its board of directors since July 2004.


Our hope is that you and your entire family can enjoy all the Columbia Valley has to offer. The book, Kidding Around the Columbia Valley provides activity options such as hiking, beaching, horse riding, paddling and biking that are suitable for the kids, the grandparents and everyone in between.
The Columbia Valley is a wonderful place to gather as a family. This book will help you make the most of your gang's time here and will assist in making decisions as to what adventures will provide the most positive experiences for your family.
Kidding Around the Columbia Valley is a must-have in making the most of your time in the Valley.


A favourite style gets a speedy makeover with the Nike Air Max Thea Flyknit.
Made with a sleek Flyknit constructed upper, it turns up the comfort with a foam midsole and dynamic Flywire cables for a locked-down fit.
Flyknit constructed upper conforms to your foot for lightweight support. Flywire cables provide second-skin support and stability. Midsole is cored out for a flexible lightweight feel. Low-cut collar offers a nonrestrictive fit. Leather mudguard wraps around the shoe for durability and a premium finish. Injected Phylon insert in the forefoot provides soft comfort. Visible Max Air unit cushions each step. Minimal rubber in the toe and heel areas for lightweight traction.


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   public void setClassFilter(final ClassFilter classFilter) {
      pointcut.setClassFilter(classFilter);
   }

   public void setLockAttributeSource(final LockAttributeSource lockAttributeSource) {
      this.lockAttributeSource = lockAttributeSource;
   }

}