Prince Albert (his mother had a sense of humor) was born in Texas at the time of the War and the Comanche wars. His grandfather taught him to play poker so well that he was a rich man by the time he was an adult. He played poker on ships crossing the Atlantic Ocean and wiped out a gang of pirates in the Mediterranean Sea. That led to being hired to protect shipping from pirates off the coast of China. He was so successful that he wound up owning 10% of a shipping company. 20 chapters.
A young musician meets his neighbor and learns he'll be working with her in a chamber orchestra. Their apartments share an old heating vent that becomes a conduit for sharing some interesting moments.
The Headmaster's Office Belinda just discovered Rupali's secret fetish: to flash and tease the clerk at a shoe store while he helps fit her for a sexy new pair of heels. Belinda has never shared her own voyeur fetish, but the idea of watching while Rupali fulfills her own fantasy excites her beyond measure. And if she knows Rupali, she will find a way to take it too far ... and if not then Belinda can always help.
An Eternal Serpent's Tale Our hero Joe, still in Paris, hears the tragic tale of the Queen of the Nile from Nick and his angels. More intrigue comes from Simon, in whose lair Lindy actually rehearses new dances with the Helen clones' music. Best to start with the first Tale to understand plot and characters.
Pretty, free spirited Susan is almost fifteen, and she and her best friend Rose discover a new, thrilling world of intimacy - together, but soon with others too. There's a not so secret diary, and the question of who seduces who isn't always quite clear, but Susan keeps toeing lines and stepping past them gracefully.
I wasn't looking for a woman. I still wanted my beloved wife back. What happened at the cemetery was not at all what I expected. I will admit I am a romantic at heart. My stories are like that. It's just me.