Jezebel

 

 Jezebel

Grant Paulson, a young photographer with an artist's eye and a yearning soul, navigates the periphery of desire, his lens capturing the fleeting beauty and raw sensuality of erotic models and OnlyFans stars. His life, though filled with an endless parade of alluring subjects, lacks a deeper connection, a true north for his restless heart. That all changes when he encounters the enigmatic and utterly captivating Dominique the Dragoness at a Miami art conference. She is more than just a stunning woman with a universe of intricate tattoos telling stories of forgotten eons; she is Jezebel, an ancient vampire of unimaginable power, breathtaking beauty, and an insatiable hunger that has spanned twelve centuries. Drawn into her shadowy, opulent, and perilous world, Grant finds himself the object of Jezebel's intense, possessive focus. She sees in him not just another mortal plaything, but a spark, a potential she hasn't encountered in centuries of solitary, predatory existence. He is faced with a series of escalating tests... trials of his loyalty, his courage, his capacity for unconditional love, and his willingness to embrace a darkness that could consume him. Their connection deepens into a dangerous, intoxicating dance of desire and devotion, a love story written in blood, shadow, and the promise of an eternity that defies mortal understanding. As Grant is stripped of his old life, his old self, he must confront the terrifying, exhilarating possibility of an eternal existence by Jezebel’s side. This choice will cost him his humanity, demanding sacrifices he cannot yet comprehend, but could grant him an empire of darkness, undying passion, and a love that transcends the boundaries of life and death. Jezebel is a standalone dark romance that plumbs the depths of consuming immortal love, the brutal beauty of a hidden supernatural world, and the irrevocable transformations undergone for a chance at an eternal, all-encompassing union. It explores what it truly means to be claimed, body and soul, by a being who embodies both heaven and hell.

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Libido-Boosting Foods for Men and Women: Eat Your Way to a Better Love Life

 

 Libido-Boosting Foods for Men and Women: Eat Your Way to a Better Love Life

Let’s be honest—sometimes, life (and exhaustion) gets in the way of romance. Stress, poor diet, and that never-ending to-do list can take a toll on your libido. But before you start Googling "love potions that actually work," take a peek inside your fridge. That’s right—what you eat can play a huge role in keeping your drive alive.

So, if you and your partner want to turn up the heat naturally, start adding these libido-enhancing foods to your diet. Because nothing says sexy like a well-balanced plate… and a little nutritional science on your side.

For the Ladies: Libido-Boosting Foods for Women

Dark Chocolate
Chocolate doesn’t just taste amazing; it also contains compounds that boost serotonin and dopamine—two brain chemicals that enhance mood and relaxation. The better your mood, the more likely you are to feel in the mood.

Avocados
There’s a reason the Aztecs nicknamed the avocado tree "the testicle tree" (seriously). Packed with healthy fats, potassium, and vitamin B6, avocados help regulate hormones and increase energy levels—perfect for when you need a little extra stamina.

Maca Root
This Peruvian superfood has been dubbed "nature’s Viagra." Studies show that maca can increase libido, balance hormones, and even help with menopausal symptoms. Add it to smoothies or take it in supplement form for a natural boost.

Figs
Historically linked to love and fertility, figs contain amino acids that increase nitric oxide levels, improving blood flow in all the right places. Plus, they make for a sensuous snack, especially when paired with honey.

Flaxseeds
Rich in phytoestrogens, flaxseeds can help balance estrogen levels, which may improve libido. Toss them into smoothies, oatmeal, or salads for an easy way to support hormonal harmony.

For the Gents: Libido-Boosting Foods for Men

Oysters
Yes, they’re a cliché, but for a good reason! Oysters are loaded with zinc, which is crucial for testosterone production. Higher testosterone = a healthier sex drive.

Watermelon
Dubbed "nature’s Viagra," watermelon contains citrulline, an amino acid that helps relax blood vessels and improve circulation. Bonus: it’s hydrating and refreshing, too.

Brazil Nuts
Selenium-rich Brazil nuts help boost testosterone and improve sperm health. Just a couple of these daily can make a difference—just don’t overdo it, as too much selenium isn’t ideal.

Eggs
High in B vitamins, eggs help reduce stress and balance hormone levels—both of which are key for maintaining a strong libido. They also provide energy without weighing you down.

Garlic
Okay, it’s not exactly the most romantic food, but garlic contains allicin, which helps improve blood flow and circulation. Just make sure both you and your partner partake—otherwise, you might be getting a different kind of no for the night.

For Both: Power Foods That Boost Libido in Men and Women

Pumpkin Seeds
Packed with zinc, magnesium, and healthy fats, these little seeds help support testosterone levels and improve mood—win-win!

Pomegranates
Rich in antioxidants, pomegranates improve blood circulation, reduce stress, and enhance sexual function. Bonus: they taste amazing in drinks, salads, or just by themselves.

Bananas
Besides their ahem suggestive shape, bananas are loaded with potassium and bromelain, both of which help boost energy and testosterone levels.

Chili Peppers
Spicy food raises body temperature, increases heart rate, and releases endorphins—essentially mimicking the feeling of attraction and excitement. Plus, a little spice in your diet might just lead to a little spice in the bedroom.

Red Wine
A glass of red wine can do more than just set the mood. It contains flavonoids that help improve circulation and relax the body—just don’t overdo it, or you’ll be too sleepy to enjoy the benefits.

Final Thoughts: Eat Well, Love Well

While no single food will magically transform your libido overnight, incorporating these nutrient-rich, hormone-balancing, circulation-boosting foods into your diet can help keep the spark alive.

So the next time you’re meal planning, think beyond just satisfying your hunger—think about feeding your desire, too. Because nothing says romance like sharing a delicious, libido-enhancing meal with the person you love. Cheers to good food and even better nights!

Sleeping in Harmony: How Couples with Different Sleep Needs Can Make It Work

 

Sleeping in Harmony:

How Couples with Different Sleep Needs Can Make It Work

Ah, sleep—one of life’s greatest pleasures, right up there with coffee, vacation days, and inside jokes with your partner. But what happens when one of you needs a solid eight hours while the other thrives on just five? Or when one of you is a night owl binge-watching TV, while the other is a morning lark who considers 6 a.m. "the best time to get things done"?

Welcome to the ultimate relationship test: different sleep schedules. Before you resign yourselves to a lifetime of separate bedrooms (or strangling each other with a pillow), here are some ways couples with different sleep needs can find harmony without losing their sanity—or their intimacy.

1. Accept That You Have Different Sleep Rhythms

First things first—acknowledge that neither of you is wrong when it comes to your sleep patterns. Your partner isn’t lazy for needing ten hours of sleep, and you’re not a wired-up robot for surviving on four. Sleep needs are based on biology, not personal choice, so rather than trying to “fix” each other, focus on how to coexist.

2. Invest in Sleep-Friendly Gear

If one of you stays up late watching shows or working, while the other needs darkness and silence, it’s time to gear up.

• Blackout curtains: Because even the tiniest sliver of light can be a sleep dealbreaker.
• White noise machines or earplugs: Drown out any distractions from a partner who insists on late-night TikTok scrolling.
• Sleep masks: Because, let’s be real, sometimes even the glow from a phone screen can feel like staring into the sun.

3. Create a Compromise Schedule

Some differences can’t be avoided, but small adjustments can go a long way. Maybe the early riser agrees to keep quiet until a certain time, and the night owl agrees to wind down earlier a couple of nights a week. Finding a middle ground makes sure neither of you feels totally ignored.

4. Embrace Separate Sleep Spaces (If Needed)

Look, we know the idea of separate beds (or even separate bedrooms) has long been unfairly labeled as "relationship doom," but sometimes, it’s just practical. If one of you tosses and turns or snores like a freight train, sleeping apart on occasion doesn’t mean your love life is suffering—it means you value good rest and want to be a better, well-rested partner.

5. Make Time for Cuddle Moments

If your sleep schedules don’t sync up, make sure to create intentional moments of connection. Maybe you cuddle in bed before the night owl gets up for their late-night Netflix marathon, or the early riser makes time for a morning coffee together before their partner stirs. Physical closeness doesn’t have to revolve around sleep itself.

6. Respect Each Other’s Sleep Needs

Nothing destroys a relationship faster than a partner who refuses to acknowledge the other person’s basic needs. If your partner functions best on a full night’s sleep, don’t wake them up just because you’re bored. If your partner is up late working, don’t lecture them about needing to sleep when they’re just following their natural rhythm. Respect goes both ways.

7. Find Creative Workarounds for Different Sleep Patterns

• If one of you gets up early, do something productive rather than trying to drag your partner out of bed.
• If one of you stays up late, use that time to read, work on a hobby, or enjoy some solo time.
• If you really miss syncing up, plan occasional "sleep dates" where you both go to bed (or wake up) at the same time just for fun.

Final Thoughts: Love > Sleep Differences

At the end of the day (literally), sleep schedules don’t have to make or break your relationship. With a little patience, some solid communication, and a willingness to compromise, you can make it work. And hey, if nothing else, your mismatched sleep schedules mean you’ll never have to fight over who gets the first shower in the morning.

Now go forth and sleep in peace—whatever time that happens to be.

 

25 Great Conversation Starters for Couples: Because "How Was Your Day?" Just Won’t Cut It

  

 25 Great Conversation Starters for Couples:

Because "How Was Your Day?" Just Won’t Cut It

Let’s be honest—sometimes, even the most in-sync couples run out of things to talk about. After a while, “How was your day?” gets as stale as last week’s leftovers, and “What do you want for dinner?” can only go so far before one of you collapses from decision fatigue.

If you’re looking to spark deeper, more meaningful (or just downright fun) conversations with your partner, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re on a date night, road-tripping together, or just lounging on the couch, these 25 conversation starters will keep the chatter flowing and maybe even teach you something new about each other.

For Fun and Laughter

1. If we could swap lives with any fictional couple for a week, who would we be and why?
2. What’s the most ridiculous purchase you’ve ever made—and do you regret it?
3. If we were contestants on a reality show, which one would it be, and would we win?
4. What’s the weirdest thing you believed as a kid?
5. If you could instantly master any useless talent (like whistling with your fingers or juggling), what would it be?

For Deep and Meaningful Connection

6. What’s one childhood memory that shaped who you are today?
7. If you could relive one day of our relationship, which day would it be?
8. What’s something about me that you think I don’t realize?
9. How have your views on love changed since we first met?
10. If we had to write a book together, what would it be about?

For Dreaming About the Future

11. If money wasn’t an issue, where would we live and what would we be doing?
12. What’s one big goal you still want to achieve in life?
13. If we could take a year-long sabbatical anywhere in the world, where would we go?
14. What’s one thing you hope we never stop doing together?
15. What do you imagine our life looking like in 10 years?

For Nostalgia and Reflection

16. What’s one small moment in our relationship that meant a lot to you, even if I didn’t realize it?
17. What was your first impression of me, and how has it changed?
18. What’s the most adventurous thing we’ve done together?
19. Is there a place from your past you’d love to visit with me?
20. If you could send a message to your younger self about relationships, what would it be?

For Getting a Little Spicy

21. What’s something I do that you find incredibly attractive?
22. If we had to come up with a new code word for "let’s get out of here and be alone," what would it be?
23. What’s a romantic or spontaneous thing we haven’t done yet that you’d love to try?
24. If we were the stars of a romantic movie, what would the title be?
25. What’s one way we could make our relationship even stronger?

Great conversations don’t just happen; they’re created. The best part? There’s no right or wrong answer to any of these—just an opportunity to connect, laugh, and maybe even fall in love with each other all over again.

So go ahead—ask a question, lean in, and see where the conversation takes you!

Traversing the Wild Unknown (Exalted Vibrations Book 2)

Traversing the Wild Unknown

(Exalted Vibrations Book 2)

Traversing the Wild Unknown is a visionary tale of friendship, ancestral memory, and the unseen forces shaping humanity’s future. This isn’t just a story. It’s a wake-up call wrapped in wonder.

After profound loss, Sophia—a cosmic being in human form—finds unexpected kinship with a circle of brilliant scientists and mystics. Together, they navigate a society lost in illusion, where wonder has been replaced by distraction. Drawn to secrets hidden deep in the Earth and encoded in their own DNA, they embark on a quest guided by intuition, memory, and the invisible threads of the quantum field. What waits below may hold the key to human evolution.

From starlit forests in the Pacific Northwest to enigmatic chambers beneath the planet’s crust, their journey becomes a reckoning: with forgotten histories, collective traumas, and the soul’s quiet longing to remember. Overhead, the Galactic Council watches. They decide not to interfere, but to bear witness, honoring the truth that humanity’s next leap must rise from within.

A story for those who believe in mystery, in burgeoning remembrance—a call to those who feel the stirrings of a deeper reality—ready to meet the unknown without certainty, but with courage, together. 

For readers of Contact, The Overstory, and The Celestine Prophecy, you will love this book.

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Forbidden

She’s sworn to protect him.

He’s determined to unravel her.

Neither is prepared for what comes next.

Brooke Carson is the best in the game—an ex-Green Beret turned elite Secret Service agent who plays by the book and never lets her guard down. So when she’s assigned to protect Jace Morgan, the flirtatious, unpredictable son of the President, she braces for the worst—and gets exactly that.

Jace is rich, infuriating, and used to getting his way. But beneath the designer suits and disarming charm is a man suffocating under the weight of expectations and political legacy. Brooke is the one person who sees past the headlines—and the one woman he can’t seem to shake.

What begins as a reluctant partnership turns into a clash of wills and heat neither of them can deny. But their slow-burn attraction threatens to ignite just as a looming scandal, an arranged political marriage, and a near-fatal attack force them to confront a truth neither can escape: the closer they get, the more dangerous it becomes.

In a world where loyalty can cost your life and love could cost your future, Brooke and Jace must decide how far they’re willing to go—for duty, for justice, and for each other.

Forbidden is a heart-racing, slow-burn bodyguard romance about power, passion, and the one person you’re never supposed to fall for.

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Why Conversation Should Be Considered Foreplay for Couples

 

 Why Conversation Should Be Considered Foreplay for Couples

Let’s be real—foreplay isn’t just about the physical stuff. Sure, soft touches and stolen kisses have their place, but if you’re ignoring the art of conversation, you’re skipping one of the most powerful tools for deepening intimacy. That’s right—talking should absolutely be considered foreplay, and if you’re not treating it that way, you might be missing out on some seriously steamy connection.

The Seductive Power of Words

Think about the early days of your relationship. Remember how a single text could send shivers down your spine? Or how a late-night chat about dreams and secrets felt more intimate than anything physical? That’s because words have power. When couples engage in meaningful conversation, they’re building anticipation, emotional closeness, and—let’s be honest—a little mental stimulation never hurt anyone.

A well-placed compliment, a whispered inside joke, or a playful debate about which movie to watch can all be part of the pre-game warm-up. And the best part? You don’t even have to be in the same room to get things started.

Flirting Isn’t Just for First Dates

One of the biggest mistakes couples make is assuming that flirting has an expiration date. News flash: It doesn’t. Keeping the spark alive means keeping the banter going. A sly remark, a suggestive tease, or even a casual “You looked really good in that outfit today” can set the stage for something more.

And if you think words don’t matter? Try sending your partner a message in the middle of the day that simply says, “I can’t wait to see you later.” Boom. Instant anticipation.

Deep Conversations = Deeper Connections

Sexy talk is fun, but real intimacy comes from the deeper conversations. Sharing fears, dreams, and random thoughts over dinner (or in bed) creates an emotional bond that fuels the physical one. When couples open up to each other, they strengthen trust, and trust is one of the biggest turn-ons in any relationship.

This doesn’t mean you need to have heart-to-hearts every night, but checking in with each other on a deeper level keeps the relationship feeling fresh and connected. Plus, when your partner knows they can talk to you about anything, they’ll feel closer to you in every way.

Laughter is a Love Language

Nothing is sexier than someone who makes you laugh. A shared joke, a ridiculous story, or even a sarcastic comment can bring you closer faster than any candlelit dinner ever could. Laughter relaxes you, builds rapport, and makes your partner associate you with happiness. And happy couples? They tend to have a lot more fun—inside and outside the bedroom.

Mental Stimulation Leads to Physical Stimulation

A great conversation doesn’t just make you feel connected—it can be downright arousing. Engaging debates, intellectual discussions, and shared interests create chemistry that carries over into physical intimacy. It’s why talking about what excites you (in all aspects of life) can be just as thrilling as the real thing.

If you and your partner ever find yourselves in a rut, try engaging in new conversations. Ask thought-provoking questions, share something you’ve never told them before, or reminisce about your favorite memories together. You might be surprised at how quickly the mood shifts.

Final Thoughts: Talk Dirty, But Also Talk Deep

The best relationships aren’t just built on passion; they’re built on connection. And connection comes from communication. Whether it’s playful teasing, deep discussions, or just laughing together about the absurdities of life, conversation is a form of foreplay that never gets old.

So the next time you’re looking to set the mood, don’t just light candles—start talking. Because when couples master the art of conversation, the rest comes naturally.