King Baby

All hail King Baby! He greets his adoring public with giggles and wiggles and coos, posing for photos and allowing hugs and kisses. But this royal ruler also has many demands, and when his subjects can't quite keep up, King Baby takes matters into his own tiny hands. Created by Kate Beaton, author of The Princess and the Pony and #1 New York Times bestsellers Hark! A Vagrant and Step Aside, Pops!, this modern, funny, and (let's be honest) realistic take on life with a new baby is the perfect gift for anyone with an adorable little monarch in their world.

Discusses the King Baby personality - the childish ego traits seen in people who have reached adulthood without acquiring emotional maturity - a self-centeredness common to alcoholics and addicts.

The law can't touch me, but a life of crime is a life of punishment without handcuffs. I'm the last living heir to the Romero drug empire, and the glory shines like $hit. With money and power comes death and destruction. I lived it. I suffered through it. And then I found her. I didn't know her name was Holland. I didn't know she was a violin prodigy. I didn't know she was the one pure and good thing I'd capture for my own. And then I destroyed her. She carried my child. My hope. My legacy. And I had to protect them both...even if it meant doing the unthinkable.

It was supposed to be a last meeting to sign divorce papers. Then passion overtook them and Maggie King walked away with more than just a legal decree—she was pregnant with the child Justice King had always refused to give her. A fact she would never dare reveal to him. But when circumstances forced her back to the King ranch, she could hide her secret no longer. Justice had a son, one he desperately wanted to deny was his own. Because admitting the boy to be his blood kin would mean he'd made the biggest mistake of his life.

This book is about infant mortality decline, the rise of the infant welfare movement, outcomes in terms of changing priorities in child health and what happened to mothers and babies. Infant welfare raised public awareness but did not contribute as powerfully to improved infant survival - and so longer life - as protagonists claimed. This work shows what it meant for reformers, babies and mothers when the call was 'population is power: the nation that has the babies has the future'.

Just twenty more acres and millionaire Adam King would restore his family ranch to its former glory. So intense was his obsession, he even considered marrying the girl next door. For Gina Torino's father was willing to "sell" her in exchange for the much-desired land. Gina was aware of her father's manipulative bargain…and decided to make a deal with Adam herself. She'd marry the ice-cold rancher. He'd get the land. And she'd get King's baby.

When an older sibling with a flair for the dramatic shares her kingdom with a baby tyrant, can there be a happily ever after? Every big brother and sister is sure to relate to this satisfying tale of usurped attention. Full color.

Princess Pinecone knows exactly what she wants for her birthday this year. A BIG horse. A STRONG horse. A horse fit for a WARRIOR PRINCESS! But when the day arrives, she doesn't quite get the horse of her dreams... From the artist behind the comic phenomenon Hark! A Vagrant, The Princess and the Pony is a laugh-out-loud story of brave warriors, big surprises, and falling in love with one unforgettable little pony.

Jillian Landay is no queen of an alien planet like her younger sister, Megan, but she has a successful career as an interior designer. Love and relationships? Totally out of the question. She's not about to get burned again. So how the hell did she end up pregnant for an arrogant alien general? Jonnar Dorayan may be the sexiest alien warrior alive with his intense, blue-violet stare and a scorching touch that sets her body afire, but he's not her type. Yeah, he's the father of her unborn child. And yeah, he saved her life. Twice. But falling for him? Never gonna happen in this galaxy or the next! - There are two things Jonnar enjoys in life: fighting and… well, it involves a willing woman beneath him. Fatherhood was definitely not one of his life’s goals. And if he had a choice, he certainly wouldn’t have chosen a prickly, stubborn human female as the mother of his child. Jillian is nothing like what he’s accustomed to, yet her irresistible curves and astounding strength captivate him. He can't fall in love with her. He's no good for her and she's too good for him. But if he ever gets them out of their dangerous situation, he's not sure he'll want to let her go. The Alien General's Baby is a steamy sci-fi alien romance. It features a handsome, powerful alien general falling in love with and risking his life for his luscious human female and their unborn child. This book features these themes: science fiction alien romance, forbidden love between alien and human, enemies to lovers, pregnancy / baby, steamy love scenes, action and adventure, suspense.

This book is about a king, a very small one, a very small one who has very big adventures. Like all kings, history demands that his life and adventures be written down so that the whole world may know of his wisdom and might. In order to fit it all in, this book is part of a series and although it may seem that this king may actually just be a young child and the adventures are just life going on, there's no mistaking the excitement of imagination, the love of family and that little gleam of royal command that seems to live in all children. Here's to all the little kings and queens out there, may they be kind to their servants! King Baby and the Extra Servants sees two new characters enter the story. King Baby's commands have become more than a little overwhelming and the usually loyal Sir Dadalot is ready to revolt. Fortunately, Lady Mumalot has a plan to save the day.

One night leads to the pregnancy surprise of a lifetime in this novel from USA TODAY bestselling author Katherine Garbera… Tapped to become king of his family's ancestral homeland, hotshot Miami businessman Rafe Montoro needs a break from the pressure. A night with Key West bartender Emily Fielding is just the ticket—until weeks later, when she shows up pregnant! Emily wants her child to know its father, though as an "unsuitable commoner," she doesn't want to block Rafe's ascent to the throne. Still, there's that unrelenting chemistry between them that won't be denied. Will Rafe have to choose between love and country after all? Be sure to read the other sizzling and scandalous stories in the Dynasties: The Montoros series, only from Harlequin® Desire! MINDING HER BOSS'S BUSINESS by USA TODAY bestseller Janice Maynard SEDUCED BY THE SPARE HEIR by Andrea Laurence THE PRINCESS AND THE PLAYER by Kat Cantrell MAID FOR A MAGNATE by Jules Bennett A ROYAL TEMPTATION by USA TODAY bestseller Charlene Sands

Discusses the King Baby personality - the childish ego traits seen in people who have reached adulthood without acquiring emotional maturity - a self-centeredness common to alcoholics and addicts.

King Baby and the Great Adventure: This book is about a king, a very small one, a very small one who has very big adventures. Like all kings, history demands that his life and adventures be written down so that the whole world may know of his wisdom and might. In order to fit it all in, this book is part of a series and although it may seem that this king may actually just be a young child and the adventures are just life going on, there's no mistaking the excitement of imagination, the love of family and that little gleam of royal command that seems to live in all children. Here's to all the little kings and queens out there, may they be kind to their servants! King Baby and the Dangerous Dragon is a book of the greatest of dramas! A monster of serious proportions is on the loose and has scared Lady Mumalot. It's up to King Baby and Sir Dadalot to save the day and it's going to be tough because this monster is more than meets the eye.

【A story by USA Today bestselling author becomes a comic!】When Justice saw the baby in his wife’s arms, he was confused and assured Maggie that he would not grant her only wish. A little over a year ago Maggie was convinced that there was no future with Justice, who insisted he would not have a child, and so she approached her then-estranged husband with divorce papers. However, they were carried away by their passions and Maggie made love with Justice before they could come to an agreement?hence the baby. And soon Maggie will find out the real reason Justice didn’t want a child…

Fuller's insightful book provides addicts, counselors, and laypeople with deeper insight into the already complicated lives of addicts whose selfish brains produce the erratic behaviors that cannot be turned off with demands, threats, or pleadings. (Motivation)

“I want you,” he groaned against her lips. He’s tall, arrogant and sexy. He’s an alien king who saved her life one moment then abducted her the next. Oh, yeah, and she’s pregnant with his baby. Wait. What? A receptionist at a straw supply company, Megan Landay is content with her ordinary life. Sure she still harbours some resentment toward her asshole ex, but that’s normal. What’s not normal is the sudden appearance of the skilled alien warrior, Mikaal Ahrisi. Even worse is his arrogant demand she stay on his planet long enough to give birth to his child. The petite human female isn’t Mikaal’s ideal choice as a mother to his offspring, but he no longer has a choice in the matter. Feisty and stubborn beyond reason, she’s not like any of the women on his planet. Her presence in his life should be temporary, but as time passes he becomes uncertain if he should ever let her go. The Alien King’s Baby is a steamy sci-fi alien romance. It features a powerful alien king who knows what he wants…and what he wants most of all is the sassy heroine destined to carry his baby! Books in the Men of Omaron series: The Alien King’s Baby (Megan and Mikaal) The Alien General’s Baby (Jillian and Jonnar) The Alien Commander’s Baby (Karen and Kess) These books can be read on their own, but it improves the experience if they’re read in order. Search Terms: science fiction romance, alien romance, baby, alien abduction, enemies to lovers, alien royalty, alien human love

From the award-winning author of Princess Princess Ever After and The Tea Dragon Society comes Aquicorn Cove, a heartfelt story about learning to be a guardian to yourself and those you love. When Lana and her father return to their seaside hometown to help clear the debris of a big storm, Lana remembers how much she’s missed the ocean—and the strong, reassuring presence of her aunt. As Lana explores the familiar beach, she discovers something incredible: a colony of Aquicorns, small magical seahorse-like creatures that live in the coral reef. Lana rescues an injured Aquicorn and cares for it with the help of her aunt, who may know more about these strange creatures than she's willing to admit. But when a second storm threatens to reach the town, choices made many years ago about how to coexist with the sea start to rise to the surface. Lana realizes she will need to find the strength to stand on her own, even when it means standing up to the people who she has always relied on to protect her.

A world of being new is waiting for little ones and the grown-ups who love them in this warm and funny book perfect for baby showers. From napping to crying, cuddling to playing, this book introduces the world with humor, honesty, and unmitigated sweetness. Award-winning author and artist Lucy Knisley celebrates the joys of having—and being!—a baby in this timeless celebration of new beginnings and the transformative power of love.

A single baby, born to save a world. Two ancient prophecies, both foretelling the extinction of a race. Two sides racing to their appointment with destiny. A leader of men, determined to outwit the foretelling of his doom, leads his people in a sickening massacre to secure the continuation of his race. A single man, troubled with nightmares and voices in dreams, worries for his sanity as his life crumbles around him. Alone and friendless, Vincent escapes to isolated freedom, the loneliness forcing him to succumb to the terrifying nightmares and finally, to listen to the voices in the dreams. Many worlds away across the aching void, Farra listens to the voices in her own dreams, and embarks upon a perilous journey to bring truth and justice to one troubled soul struggling to find a purpose. The child that is now a man must face his nemesis and end the tide of evil that laid waste his world as he took his first breath. The voices in the dreams lead them on a journey through space and time, from world to world in a desperate struggle for truth, justice, life.