Hard Hart

Hard Hart
Author: B.T. Haiyes
Publisher: B.T. Haiyes
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2022-06-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

A Steamy Bi-Awakening Gay Romance Quick Read By B.T. Haiyes “If you had to do a guy, huh,” I began, dropping my voice low, “sounds like you’ve thought about it a lot.” I then dipped my head, reaching up to rest a hand on the wall behind the blond man. “And when you’ve thought about it, what did you imagine me doing to you?” — James. Scarred and solitary, ex-firefighter James has given up on finding love. But when a striking blond stranger walks into his garage, he feels a sense of attraction he thought long extinguished. Dylan considers himself strictly straight—until he meets James. Yet, as James examines Dylan’s broken-down car, Dylan finds himself fixated on the mechanic's rugged physique and soulful eyes. An innocent offer of a drink soon escalates into a charged encounter that makes Dylan question everything he thought he knew about himself. James simmers with a certain something that Dylan finds almost irresistible. Even though Dylan's always been into women, he can't ignore the magnetic attraction he feels towards James. These two men have doubts and fears that run deep. But there is a connection between them pulling them towards each other... if only they can be brave enough to follow it. Hard Hart is the first book from the ‘First Time for Everything’ series. A poignant, sensual short story of two complex men daring to follow their hearts’ desire, Hard Hart captures the intense physical connection of insta-love. So, if you love authors like Tal Bauer, Alexis Hall and Damon Suede? Then Hard Hart is the book for you! And it's free for a limited time, so don't wait - grab a copy today! A Quick Word From The Author: I know many of you are big fans of MM romance books, so I’ve written a range of stories from longer gay romance books to quick and easy, gay romance short stories for when you just need a fast fix. Personally, I have a soft spot for mm romance first time tales. There's something so special about exploring that journey of coming out and falling in love for the first time. But I also love writing a good mm romance alpha story, with a headstrong hero who finds his perfect match. And mm romance bi awakening plots really tug at my heartstrings too. Especially as we follow along the journey of two characters exploring new sides of their sexuality. So, for those of you who like your gay romance on the shorter side, check out my First Time For Everything series. Every book in that series is a steamy m/m romance instalove quick read that you can dive right into. They're ideal for when you've only got a bit of time but need your happily ever after fix. Some are contemporary, while others are a fun mm romance adventure tale — but there's something there for every mood. However, if you’re looking for a heart-warming, slow-burning romance story, then my Love On Ryder Ranch series is just what you need! This series of gay cowboy LGBT romance books provides something for all readers, whether you’re in the mood for an exciting adventure or a passionate love affair. Well, I hope you can find something in my library of romance books to capture your interest—I'm always happy to feed your next reading binge!

Hard Hart

Hard Hart
Author: WHITLEY COX
Publisher: Whitley Cox
Total Pages: 612
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0995821070

It’ll take a tough woman to win this Hard Hart… Krista Matthews, a hard-headed, hard-fighting rookie cop, is determined to prove herself on the force. It’s not just a man’s world anymore and she'll show them all she’s up to the challenge, even if it means putting up with the advances from her lecherous mentor, Myles Slade. However, Brock is even more stubborn than she is, he’s all man, all brawn and brute—and whether she likes it or not he’s made keeping her safe his number one priority. He doesn't realize she doesn't need protection; she can take of herself and then some. Brock Hart, bodyguard, and retired special operative has never known anyone like Krista. Ever since their first meeting, when she pulled him over for speeding, he’s been drawn to her. She infuriates him, challenges him, and has gotten under his skin in a way no woman ever has. He’s kept people at arm’s length all his life for good reason, but Krista won’t stand for it. She wants to know everything about him, and that puts him on edge. But one drunken night together changes everything. Their worlds are rocked, and Brock’s quiet, introverted life is threatened forever. Which may be exactly what he needs. keywords: forced proximity, surprise pregnancy, secret baby, military, SEAL, Canada, enemies to lovers, grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, holiday, Christmas, found family, brotherhood, romantic suspense, stubborn hero, stubborn heroine, passionate, winter, Christmas

Hard Hart

Hard Hart
Author: E. Davies
Publisher:
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2019-10-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781912245352

Jesse Stone is rebuilding his life. The first thing he did after moving to an Oregon seaside town with his four best friends to start a pottery business? He slept with his hunky new neighbor. Oops. All he can think about is getting Finn Hart between his hands like a work of clay. Can love bring a new dawn for Jesse, Finn, and all of Hart's Bay?

Drug Use for Grown-Ups

Drug Use for Grown-Ups
Author: Dr. Carl L. Hart
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2022-01-11
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1101981660

“Hart’s argument that we need to drastically revise our current view of illegal drugs is both powerful and timely . . . when it comes to the legacy of this country’s war on drugs, we should all share his outrage.” —The New York Times Book Review From one of the world's foremost experts on the subject, a powerful argument that the greatest damage from drugs flows from their being illegal, and a hopeful reckoning with the possibility of their use as part of a responsible and happy life Dr. Carl L. Hart, Ziff Professor at Columbia University and former chair of the Department of Psychology, is one of the world's preeminent experts on the effects of so-called recreational drugs on the human mind and body. Dr. Hart is open about the fact that he uses drugs himself, in a happy balance with the rest of his full and productive life as a researcher and professor, husband, father, and friend. In Drug Use for Grown-Ups, he draws on decades of research and his own personal experience to argue definitively that the criminalization and demonization of drug use--not drugs themselves--have been a tremendous scourge on America, not least in reinforcing this country's enduring structural racism. Dr. Hart did not always have this view. He came of age in one of Miami's most troubled neighborhoods at a time when many ills were being laid at the door of crack cocaine. His initial work as a researcher was aimed at proving that drug use caused bad outcomes. But one problem kept cropping up: the evidence from his research did not support his hypothesis. From inside the massively well-funded research arm of the American war on drugs, he saw how the facts did not support the ideology. The truth was dismissed and distorted in order to keep fear and outrage stoked, the funds rolling in, and Black and brown bodies behind bars. Drug Use for Grown-Ups will be controversial, to be sure: the propaganda war, Dr. Hart argues, has been tremendously effective. Imagine if the only subject of any discussion about driving automobiles was fatal car crashes. Drug Use for Grown-Ups offers a radically different vision: when used responsibly, drugs can enrich and enhance our lives. We have a long way to go, but the vital conversation this book will generate is an extraordinarily important step.

Hard Hart

Hard Hart
Author: Whitley Cox
Publisher:
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2018-09-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9781989081105

It'll take a tough woman to win this Hard Hart... Krista Matthews, a hard-headed, hard-fighting rookie cop, is determined to prove herself on the force. It's not just a man's world anymore and she'll show them all she's up to the challenge, even if it means putting up with the advances from her lecherous mentor, Myles Slade. However, Brock is even more stubborn than she is, he's all male, all alpha-and whether she likes it or not he's made keeping her safe his number one priority. He doesn't realize she doesn't need protection; she can take of herself and then some. Brock Hart, bodyguard and retired special operative, has never known anyone like Krista. Ever since their first meeting, when she pulled him over for speeding, he's been drawn to her. She infuriates him, challenges him, and has gotten under his skin in a way no woman ever has. He's kept people at arm's length all his life for good reason, but Krista won't stand for it. She wants to know everything about him, and that puts him on edge. But one drunken night together changes everything. Their worlds are rocked, and Brock's quiet, introverted life is threatened forever. Which may be exactly what he needs.

Hard Interests, Soft Illusions

Hard Interests, Soft Illusions
Author: Natasha Hamilton-Hart
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2012-02-17
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 080146403X

In Hard Interests, Soft Illusions, Natasha Hamilton-Hart explores the belief held by foreign policy elites in much of Southeast Asia-Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam-that the United States is a relatively benign power. She argues that this belief is an important factor underpinning U.S. preeminence in the region, because beliefs inform specific foreign policy decisions and form the basis for broad orientations of alignment, opposition, or nonalignment. Such foundational beliefs, however, do not simply reflect objective facts and reasoning processes. Hamilton-Hart argues that they are driven by both interests-in this case the political and economic interests of ruling groups in Southeast Asia-and illusions. Hamilton-Hart shows how the information landscape and standards of professional expertise within the foreign policy communities of Southeast Asia shape beliefs about the United States. These opinions frequently rest on deeply biased understandings of national history that dominate perceptions of the past and underlie strategic assessments of the present and future. Members of the foreign policy community rarely engage in probabilistic reasoning or effortful knowledge-testing strategies. This does not mean, she emphasizes, that the beliefs are insincere or merely instrumental rationalizations. Rather, cognitive and affective biases in the ways humans access and use information mean that interests influence beliefs; how they do so depends on available information, the social organization and practices of a professional sphere, and prevailing standards for generating knowledge.