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On a mangy beach in Key West, 16-year-old Myra meets Elijah, a Tanzanian musician twice her age. Trapped on a Spring Break family vacation, Myra longs to lose her virginity to Elijah, and is shocked to learn he lives with Gayl, a secretive, violent woman with a strange power over him. When Myra and her splitting-up family return home, she falls in with a pot-smoking anarchist crowd. But when Gayl and Elijah follow her north, she walks willingly into their world, engaging in more and more abject sexual games. As Myra enters unfamiliar worlds of sex, porn, race, and class, she explores territories unknown in herself.

In a claustrophobic household, oppressed by her blind, toad-like grandmother and a cowardly, conventional father, Yvette’s exuberance seems doomed to suppression. But meeting a gypsy awakens unfamiliar emotions in her, making her challenge the family’s accepted morality. As she wavers between conformity and rebellion, a flash flood threatens her home, her world, and her life. This short novel deals with all the major themes of sexuality and identity that made Lawrence one of the most original and influential writers of the 20th century; and it is a satirical, atmospheric, moving and surprising masterpiece.

Lady Chatterley’s husband returns from the War paralysed from the waist down. Frustrated by his attitudes as much as his disability, she begins a love-affair with the gamekeeper, Mellors. She realises that to be fully alive she must live the life of the body as well as the mind, but in doing so she angers the conventions of her day. Banned for over 30 years for the explicit nature of its language and descriptions of sex, Lady Chatterley’s Lover also exposes the dehumanisation of the mechanical age, and underlines the profound power of tenderness.

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Daniel Defoe’s novel is a delightful 18th century classic. Called “the truest realism in English literature” and “the tale of a hot, earthy wench,” it meets both expectations while also offering a remarkable portrayal of an ingenious mind. Moll is born in Newgate prison to a petty thief and is soon left at the mercy of whoever will take her in.

As successful Los Angeles P.R. agent Rodney Hampton watches his best friend get married, he wonders if he could ever make that commitment. But when his aging mother tells him he is "one woman short" of happiness, the handsome bachelor realizes he needs to look for a wife. Armed with a list of ex-girlfriends, Rodney sets out to discover if any of them could be The One for him.

Francis Ray's steamy Grayson novels thrill millions of contemporary romance fans. This installment follows the fortunes of restaurateur Brandon Grayson. Frustrated by a mother who wants him married and women always scheming after his money, Brandon has no luck in love. But when childhood friend Faith McBride hits the scene, he finds a woman he can trust. But could this become more?

El dentista-convertido-en-autor mexicano Vadés debuta con seis curentos extradordinarios del horror, de emocieones eróticas y de fantasmas. Los vicios son los protagonistas aquí, esforzandose a la superficie de los caracteres que habitan.En el cuento titular, una pareja en um fín de semana trabajador en las montañas desubre un escondrijo macabro en su casa alquidalia; la avaricia causa que su relación se ágria. En dos otros cuentos,la codicia figura principalmente.

Dean Chance has a good job as a TV producer, and he is content with his longtime girlfriend, Millie. But in a chance encounter, he meets sleek, seductive Bee Cole. She pulls the conservative young man into a world of cybersex that is beyond anything he has imagined. Now, in a realm where anything is virtually possible, Dean has to decide where to draw the line.

In this riveting conclusion, Rayna tries to reconcile her inability to trust with her willingness to explore the love she didn’t believe herself worthy of. Will love be redeemed for someone who thought it was not in the cards? Will Azmir ever open his heart to learn life’s lessons on love and forgiveness? Will he allow his world to be transformed to include a life partner? See how far these two are willing to go for love.

No matter how direct Loretta is, Granville doesn't get it. He was fine when it came to burning up the sheets, but that's where their connection ends - or so she thinks. When he begins stalking her, Loretta's gorgeous girlfriend, Madison, claims she can tame any man...so Loretta dares Madison to prove she can tame Granville. But sexing Granville while she's engaged to the most eligible bachelor in Houston may cost Madison more than Loretta's bet is worth....

Deja Mitchell is the epitome of purpose and power—Manhattan’s queen of communications and the visionary force behind Fire & Soul Communications, an agency that turns trends into revolutions. Draped in purple and ambition, she strides through life as bold as the jazz that feeds her soul. But for all her brilliance, there’s one rhythm she can’t seem to master—the echo of a love that once consumed her.

One final fling was the gift her fiancé had given her. One wild weekend in Vegas was what her friends planned. A hidden identity and four hot nights were what she gave a stranger in Vegas. Then how did social media influencer London Pharr become a runaway bride? He was a player who didn't do relationships. She was a temporary escape for the weekend. Then why did MLB player Carter Lockwood find himself crashing the wedding of a woman he could not forget?

Hayden is faced with a troublous dilemma, irrevocably changing her life as she once knew it. She’s homeless. And with funding insecurities, the future of her entire non-profit organization is also at stake. Pregnant and preoccupied, Hayden has serious, calculating decisions to make. After the blowup with Hayden, life goes on for Ishaan. It’s business as usual. There are still resorts to run, nefarious people to immobilize, and a son to raise without the support of said son’s extended family. But is that all his life now consists of?

In a world where power and survival intertwine, Nari—a resilient former foster child—finds herself unexpectedly married to Kincaid Akel, a ruthless businessman with a complicated past. What begins as a calculated arrangement transforms into a passionate and dangerous journey of love, loyalty, and survival. Kincaid’s fierce devotion to Nari is matched only by his willingness to eliminate anyone threatening her safety. But when the shadows of their past—including Nari’s criminal father, Eli Manchester—begin to close in, their marriage is tested in ways neither could have imagined.

When a series of events hurl Tiana and Justus together, they can no longer ignore their undeniable chemistry or the way fate keeps seemingly tossing them together. Taking a chance on themselves might be worth more than Justus or Tiana bargained for when famed R&B singer Jessi James shows up wanting to reclaim her spot in Justus’s and her twins’ lives, and when Tiana finds herself jobless. Find out what happens when what was supposed to stay in Vegas doesn’t remain in Vegas.

Following an unsuspected night of passion with a series of men, Seven is left reeling and quickly discovers that everyone’s actions have lasting consequences. She finds herself attempting to navigate what a life intertwined with three men looks like and with Kenji’s strained familial relationships, Gael’s daunting past and Tryp’s long term girlfriend, their effortless night of fun is quickly forgotten as they all grapple with if their one night stand can truly lead to a happily ever after.

One focus. One drive. Earn my place with the Kings of Carnage Motorcycle Club. No distractions. My father, Jinx, paved the way, and as his legacy, I will not get lost or side-lined. Brothers before all others. Except five-feet-seven-inches of wild abandon crashes into my world by the name of Indigo Knight. In an instant, everything shifts. Unwilling to deny the urge to claim her, I’ll risk it all just to keep her as my own.

Surtain and Laila Cones have been sweethearts since high school. From puppy love to adulthood and marriage, their love story has stood against every test thrown at them. Unfortunately, one of them carries a secret so deep that it leaves them wondering if they were ever soulmates. They seek marriage counseling, but even that is proving not to be enough until a trip to their local bar creates an idea Surtain and Laila had never thought of before.

Hayden is enjoying a much-needed girls’ trip in Vegas. While basking in the comforts of the plush suites at HAYDAR Resort & Casino, they eat exceptionally well, tour the town safely, and role-play—for fun only. On the last night, the group of ladies dress as sex workers. Separated from the group, Hayden is mistaken for a real prostitute by a brooding, remarkably handsome man. Playing along, Hayden sets her price to attend a dinner function with him. Her conduct at the event earns her a "john" for the night.