Velvet Dreams

Three women. Three irresistible temptations. One very heated cuffing season.

 

This seductive collection brings together three unlikely heroines, each craving a man who’s supposed to be off-limits—or entirely out of reach. Supposedly.

 

There’s the secretary who can’t help but notice how dangerously good her boss looks in those perfectly fitted shirts—and how hard it is to keep things professional.

An erotica writer desperately searching for inspiration, only to find it far closer (and hotter) than expected.

 

And a recently divorced woman determined to keep her ex-husband at arm’s length… even as old sparks threaten to reignite.

 

They have nothing in common—except their undeniable thirst for the men complicating their lives.

 

As winter nights grow colder and loneliness sets in, desire takes over, rules blur, and fantasies demand to be explored. Because sometimes, all a girl really needs is a little escapism—and a lot of steam.

 

Turn the lights down, get comfortable, and settle in for a wild, wicked ride.

Virtually in Love

A former hitman desperate to reconnect with the woman he once failed to kill. 

 

A ghost determined to play matchmaker for his old flame and his best friend. 

 

A frost giant navigating unfamiliar emotions. 

 

A newly immortal Minotaur learning that forever might mean falling in love.

 

What do these unlikely stories have in common?

 

They all follow couples who fall head over heels—virtually.

 

Across screens and time zones, from FaceTime calls to late-night Zoom confessions, these lovers discover that connection doesn’t require proximity, and intimacy isn’t limited by distance. In a world where love is sparked through pixels and conversations linger long after the call ends, each story proves that romance can bloom in the most unexpected ways.

 

Because sometimes, all it takes to find your soulmate…is a screen and an open heart.

Weather Or Not

Spring is abundant with endless possibilities and breezy blooms. After the cold shoulder of winter, Spring is a warm hug. Some await it in sweet anticipation, some dread its arrival. Three curious characters are facing their own dilemmas with the seasonal change:

 

A man who is dealing with the loss of his wife chances upon a kind stranger.

 

A woman has a strange first date rule assured to lead to the death of the relationship before it even really begins.

 

A young violinist has a love-hate relationship with Vivaldi’s concerto, The Four Seasons.

 

Weather the season of spring with them as they grapple with their own lives—will they blossom or whither?

 

The Bombay Circle Press brings to you Weather or Not, a seasonal anthology which will explore the emotions of the four seasons through the year: spring, summer, fall and winter.

When In A Myth

Are you ready to step into a world where myths breathe and shadows tell stories?

 

When In A Myth is an anthology of short stories inspired by the folklores and bedtime tales passed down through generations. Stories we once heard in the safety of our homes now return with a chilling edge, revealing what lurks beneath their familiar faces.

 

Three college girls are roaming around Bhangarh—believed to be India’s most haunted site. Unaware of the curses, they end up listening to the stories from a priest. But it is after dusk and no one is allowed to stay behind at the fort. Will they make it out alive or are they destined for something darker?

 

Narayanrao is merely a teen caught up in the politics of power. After losing his brothers, he is at the mercy of his uncle and aunt. Will familial bonds rule over the greed of power? 

 

Each story uncovers a sinister new twist on India’s haunting historical myths—where tradition meets terror, and the past refuses to stay buried.

 

These aren’t just stories. They are warnings. And they are still haunting.

When The Peperos Align

Falling in love one Pepero stick at a time.

 

 

When K-pop rookie Choi Do-hyun (Hyde) of Cosmo goes up to his company’s rooftop to catch a break, he ends up catching feelings and vows to do all that he can to keep JADE’s Lee Hae-won (Wonwon) from crying.

 

 

So, now his to-do list looks something like this:
• Make a petition to save Golden Monkeys
• Buy Hae-won Peperos
• Ask Hae-won out on a date
• Panic about not knowing where to take her on a date


But being a K-pop idol doesn’t come without its challenges, especially if you’re a rookie trying to keep your young love a secret with a dating ban. So will the peperos align to bring together two K-pop idols?

 

 

Emma Cho’s When the Peperos Align is a story about fighting for your love with sprinkles of humour and struggles of being an idol. Perfect for the fans of Shooting Stars, The Idea of You and Imitation.

 

 

Love is sometimes written by stacking together Peperos.

Who Saves The Hero?

The love of Sean’s life is coming back to town and he’s terrified.

 

Samantha once shattered his heart and left him spiraling in her wake. Now she’s returned, stirring up old feelings Sean never fully buried and reopening wounds he thought had finally healed. As attraction and doubt collide, he’s forced to question whether second chances are worth the risk.

 

His best friend, Angelica, insists Samantha isn’t who she claims to be. Sean wants to believe it’s paranoia or jealousy but unease creeps in where trust should be. Because beneath the familiar smiles and half-forgotten memories, something far darker is waiting.

 

As the past resurfaces and danger closes in, Sean must decide who to trust—and whether love is worth surviving for.

 

Will he make it out with his heart intact? Or will he lose far more than that?

Why Politicians Lie About Trade: … and What You Need to Know About It

‘Why Politicians Lie About Trade…’ explains how international trade in goods and services actually works and the compromises and concessions nations must make to take part in this $32 trillion-a-year jamboree: the greatest commercial show on earth.

 

Daily we can see the fruits of international trade on display on the shelves of shops, from American oranges to Chinese mobile phones to Kenyan coffee. But hidden from view is the geopolitical wiring that allows global cross-border trade to make it all happen: a network of treaties, tariffs, taxes and disputes that is remote and unintelligible to most people. Until now.

 

With clear, often humorous writing and case studies, former trade negotiator Dmitry Grozoubinski takes readers through the intricacies and surprises of global commerce. He reveals the underlying political and geographical forces that shape trade policy and our everyday lives. He spells out the impact of trade treaties on topics such as food, jobs, gender conflict and climate. And he reveals what politicians cover-up about the system— and why it matters.

 

A companion to books such as How to Lie With Statistics, Why Politicians Lie About Trade illuminates a much misunderstood and underestimated network that is vital to our modern interconnected world. With the US-China trade war, Brexit, and other disputes regularly hitting the headlines (and sometimes our nerves), grasping how trade actually works has never been more important.

You Have Not Yet Heard Your Favourite Song

If you want to know anything about how music surfaces today, how to find it, or how to create it, you will find what you need right here.’ Joseph Menn, Washington Post writer

 

For the first time in history, almost every song ever recorded is available instantly. Everywhere.

 

This book charts what music’s dazzling digital revolution really means for fans and artists. As a former data guru at the world’s biggest streaming service, Spotify, Glenn McDonald reveals:

 

What the tech giants know about you
How they serve up your next song
Whether fans can cheat the algorithm
Whether jazz is dead and ASMR is the new punk
Your chances of becoming a rock star

 

Having analysed the streams of 500 million people, McDonald explores what the data tells us about music and about ourselves, from the secrets of russelåter in Norway to Christmas in the Philippines. Statistically, you have not yet heard your lifetime’s favourite song. This book will take you on a voyage of discovery through music’s fast-flowing new waters.

 

10 bonus playlists of wonder included!

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