Download or read book Bachelor Unbound written by Brenda Jackson and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2018-12-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is an abduction gone wrong… their chance for love? International jeweler and sought-after bachelor Zion Blackstone felt an instant connection to Celine Michaels when he designed a unique gemstone for her. When she shows up at his house in Rome claiming kidnappers are after her, he offers the Hollywood producer’s daughter his protection…and passion. But a shocking revelation could upend his once-in-a-lifetime chance with Celine…

Download or read book Her Mistletoe Bachelor written by Carolyn Hector and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2018-12-01 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This tycoon knows if she’s been naughty or nice! After a public breakup, CFO Donovan Ravens plans to spend the holidays alone in a small-town hotel. But beautiful science teacher British Carres has other ideas for the space that the sexy bachelor booked—a contest starring her students. In British, Donovan sees a future he never expected. As they give in to their chemistry, a threat from the past could keep them from finding true love…

Download or read book Bachelors Bastards and Nomadic Masculinity written by Robert Fagley and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-19 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bachelors, Bastards, and Nomadic Masculinity is, firstly, a thematic exploration of bachelor figures and male bastards in literary works by Guy de Maupassant and André Gide. The coupling of Maupassant and Gide is appropriate for such an analysis, not only because of their mutual treatment of illegitimacy, but also because each writer represents varieties of bachelors and bastards from disparate social classes and subcultures, each writing during contiguous moments of socio-legal changes particularly related to divorce law and women’s rights, which consequently have great influence on the legal destiny of illegitimate or “natural” children. Napoleon’s Civil Code of 1804 provides the legal (patriarchal) framework for the period of this study of illegitimacy, from about 1870 to 1925. The Civil Code saw numerous changes during this period. The Naquet Law of 1884, which reestablished limited legal divorce, represents the central socio-legal event of the turn of the century in matters of legitimacy, whereas the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 and the First World War furnish chronological bookends for this book. Besides through history, law, and sociology, this book treats illegitimacy through the lens of various branches of gender and sexual theory, particularly the study of masculinities, and a handful of other important critical theories, most importantly those of Michel Foucault, Eve Sedgwick, Todd Reeser, Charles Stivale, and Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari. Bachelors and bastards are two principal players in the representation of illegitimacy in Maupassant and Gide, but this study considers the theme of illegitimacy as extended beyond simple questions of legitimate versus illegitimate children. The male bastard is only one of the "Counterfeit" characters examined in these authors' fictional texts. This book is divided into three parts which consider specific thematic elements of their "bastard narratives". Part One frames the representation in fiction of bachelor figures and how they contribute to, or the roles they play in, instances of illegitimacy. Part Two springs from and develops the metaphor of the "counterfeit coin," whether represented by a bastard son, an affected schoolboy, a false priest, or a pretentious littérateur. Part Three explains the concept of "nomadic masculine" practices; such practices include nomadic styles of masculinity development as well as the bastard's nomadism.

Download or read book Treat Her Right In the Doctor s Bed written by Lori Foster and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2019-01-29 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTION Reader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors. DOSE OF DESIRE… Gorgeous statuesque fitness expert Wynn Lane can’t help but fall for her sexy neighbor, paramedic Zack Grange, and his adorable daughter. But brash, outspoken Wynn is not Zack’s idea of mommy material, even though she’s making his libido do flip-flops. As much as Zack might be tempted, he will have to resist—he’s got a daughter to think of, and he can’t carelessly invite a woman into his life. Wynn is no shrinking violet, and she isn’t about to change for Zack. Not that he’s asked her. It would be nice if he could see beyond his prejudice, but Wynn isn’t going to get her hopes up. Still, the laws of attraction rule—and Wynn is a force of nature all on her own! FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! In the Doctor’s Bed by New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson Doctor Lucien De Winter is impossible to resist—but falling for her boss could get Hopewell General intern Jasmine Campbell fired. They’re playing a dangerous game…but this sexy surgeon is ready to risk it all! Previously published.

Download or read book BACHELOR S PUZZLE written by Ginger Chambers and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2015-10-19 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WELCOME TO TYLER - BETTER ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES There's been a flood at the old library, and the staff needs all the help they can get! Pitch in and catch up on the latest goings-on in America's favorite hometown. A LATE-BLOOMING PASSION Elise Ferguson, Tyler's head librarian, has slipped uneventfully into middle-aged spinsterhood. But lately she's been seen in the company of Robert Fairmont—that distinguished-looking visiting professor of architecture… OLD RIVALRIES RENEWED Elise's sister, Bea, is certain Robert must have ulterior motives. After all, why would any man be interested in Elise? Bea's snooping uncovers more than even she bargained for—and threatens everyone's happiness. Previously Published.

Download or read book The Bachelor s Homecoming written by Karen Kirst and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2015 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suddenly Reunited Jane O'Malley's young heart broke in pieces when the man of her dreams left town after being rejected by her sister. Years later, Tom Leighton returns home, and Jane's old feelings for him rush back as forcefully as the Tennessee mountain springs. Tom left Gatlinburg behind without a word to allow his hurt heart to heal. Now he's a man with a young niece to raise and amends to make in town to the people he abandoned--especially to Jane. The girl from his past has become a gorgeous, kind woman. Can he prove to her that she's the only woman he wants?

Download or read book The Bachelor s Surrender written by Kaylee Monroe and published by Kaylee Monroe. This book was released on 2014-11-01 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Love So Sweet series of books are sweet, classic romances set in small towns, featuring sexy heroes and the women who bring them to their knees (in the very best way!). All books are full-length, stand-alone novels that can be read in any order. A young boy's wish . . . Lauren Richmond is determined to help an orphaned boy whose only wish, besides longing for a family, is to meet his hero, bull-riding champion Rafe Dalton. The gorgeous, sexy cowboy isn't easy to get a hold of, and when Lauren finally tracks him down she finds a "No Trespassing" sign on his front gate, and mile-high walls around his heart. A woman's determination . . . Rafe has no desire to be anyone's hero, and after living a solitary life the past year, he resents this beautiful woman's attempts to make him believe otherwise, all for the sake of granting a young boy's wish. His dark, brooding attitude does nothing to deter her, either, and he's unprepared for the desire she awakens in him, along with the slow, gradual surrender of his hardened heart.

Download or read book A bachelor s establishment written by Honoré de Balzac and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Bachelor s Christmas Bride written by Victoria Pade and published by Silhouette. This book was released on 2010-12-01 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Shannon Duffy came to Northbridge, Montana, to meet her newfound brother, she didn't expect to also find the man of her dreams—wearing a Santa suit no less! But though Dag McKendrick was irresistible, the newly disengaged Shannon had to at least try to resist him. She'd learned the dangers of falling fast…. For Dag, courting Shannon was an obvious no-no—especially since the ex-pro hockey player had been burned in the romantic rink before. Would he cave in to the temptation of finding out if Shannon was naughty or nice—just in time for Christmas?

Download or read book Just Kate What a Westmoreland Wants written by Linda Lael Miller and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2018-12-24 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTION Reader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors. WILD IN THE OUTBACK After a devastating betrayal by her father and her fiancé, Kate Blake decides it’s time to live her life on her own terms. And that includes falling for the one man she’s always considered off-limits—Sean Harris, her late sister’s husband. Ever since her sister died, Kate’s parents have placed impossible expectations on her, but now Kate finally has a chance to find out who she really is. On impulse, Kate seeks out the rugged Australian in his homeland. With Sean, she is surprised to find a sense of home and belonging that she’s never known. But Sean has never gotten along with her family, and even on the other side of the world, Kate can’t escape them. Can she ever find a way to be free with the one person who loves her for nothing else except being…just Kate? FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! What a Westmoreland Wants by New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson Aussie rancher Callum Austell doesn’t back down from a challenge. Gemma Westmoreland is on his turf now, but she’s no pushover. If Callum is going to get what he wants—as he always does—the millionaire just might have to utter three little words first. Previously published.

Download or read book Harlequin Kimani Romance December 2018 Box Set written by Brenda Jackson and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2018-12-01 with total page 798 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harlequin Kimani Romance — December 2018 Looking for entertaining stories of drama, glamour and passion featuring sophisticated and sensual African American and multicultural heroes and heroines? Harlequin Kimani Romance brings you all this and more with these four new full-length books for one great price! BACHELOR UNBOUND Bachelors in Demand Brenda Jackson International jeweler Zion Blackstone felt an instant connection to Celine Michaels. When she shows up at his house in Rome claiming kidnappers are after her, he offers the Hollywood producer’s daughter his protection . . . and passion. But a revelation could upend his chance with Celine . . . A LOS ANGELES RENDEZVOUS Millionaire Moguls Pamela Yaye Jada Allen’s Christmas wishlist is simple: her gorgeous boss. A-list talent agent Max Moore counts on Jada to handle his life. Yet workaholic Max never notices her until a makeover reveals the woman he’s taken for granted. Will one hot night shatter their working relationship or lead to something sweeter? ANOTHER CHANCE WITH YOU The DuGrandpres of Charleston Jacquelin Thomas Retired Secret Service agent Landon Trent stuns Jadin DuGrandpre with the announcement that they’re still married. Winning back Jadin’s trust won’t be easy—especially when a trial pits the two Charleston attorneys on opposite sides. But Landon isn’t giving up. Can they recapture what they once shared? HER MISTLETOE BACHELOR Once Upon a Tiara Carolyn Hector After a public breakup, CFO Donovan Ravens plans to spend the holidays alone in a small-town hotel. But science teacher British Carres has other ideas for the space the sexy bachelor booked. As they give into their chemistry, a threat from the past could keep them from finding true love…

Download or read book Lord Bredon and the Bachelor s Bible written by Mia Marlowe and published by Lyrical Press. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the dowries of all the season’s debutantes exposed in its scandalous pages, The Bachelor’s Bible is a handy tool for an earl in need of an heiress . . . Edward Lovell, newly minted earl, bears a weighty responsibility: to restore his family’s estate to its former grandeur. The task requires not simply a wife, but a wealthy one. Thanks to The Bachelor’s Bible, he already has a particular lady in mind. He has only to convince her sponsor that he will make a suitable husband. There’s just one complication: the sponsor is none other than the only woman he’s ever loved—and inexplicably lost. Now a young widow, Lady Anne Howard is more beautiful than ever . . . Anne is not about to be taken for a fool a second time. When they last met, Edward was Lord Bredon, the man she adored—the man who destroyed her dreams of a happy future. Now he is pursuing the hand of the young lady Anne must keep safe from unscrupulous suitors. But who will protect Anne from the earl who still possesses her heart?. . . “Mia Marlowe is the mistress of saucy historical romances.” —Books Monthly “Mia Marlowe is a rising star!” —New York Times Bestseller Connie Mason “Mia Marlowe proves she has the ‘touch’ for strong heroines, wickedly sexy heroes!” —Jennifer Ashley, USA Today bestselling author of Lady Isabella’s Scandalous Marriage “Her three-dimensional characters truly steal readers’ hearts and keep the pages flying.” —Kathe Robin “A delightful Regency romance, full of passion, humor, and love.” —Ella Quinn, USA Today bestselling author

Download or read book Monsters Aliens and Holes in the Ground Deluxe Edition written by Stu Horvath and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2023-10-10 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A richly illustrated, encyclopedic deep dive into the history of roleplaying games. When Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson released Dungeons & Dragons in 1974, they created the first roleplaying game of all time. Little did they know that their humble box set of three small digest-sized booklets would spawn an entire industry practically overnight. In Monsters, Aliens, and Holes in the Ground, Stu Horvath explores how the hobby of roleplaying games, commonly known as RPGs, blossomed out of an unlikely pop culture phenomenon and became a dominant gaming form by the 2010s. Going far beyond D&D, this heavily illustrated tome covers more than three hundred different RPGs that have been published in the last five decades. Monsters, Aliens, and Holes in the Ground features (among other things) bunnies, ghostbusters, soap operas, criminal bears, space monsters, political intrigue, vampires, romance, and, of course, some dungeons and dragons. In a decade-by-decade breakdown, Horvath chronicles how RPGs have evolved in the time between their inception and the present day, offering a deep and gratifying glimpse into a hobby that has changed the way we think about games and play. The deluxe edition will include a foil-stamped cover and slipcase with a cloth binding, a ribbon, gilded edges, and an 8.5x11-inch card stock poster of the regular edition.

Download or read book At the sign of the Cat and racket A bachelor s establishment and other stories written by Honoré de Balzac and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Concepts and Conceptual Development written by Ulric Neisser and published by CUP Archive. This book was released on 1989-03-31 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concepts and Conceptual Development draws together a wide range of theorists to consider many different aspects of 'the psychology of concepts'.

Download or read book Bachelors of a different sort written by John Potvin and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2021-01-07 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bachelor has long held an ambivalent, uncomfortable and even at times unfriendly position in society. This book carefully considers the complicated relationships between the modern queer bachelor and interior design, material culture and aesthetics in Britain between 1885 and 1957. The seven deadly sins of the modern bachelor (queerness, idolatry, askesis, decadence, the decorative, glamour and artifice) comprise a contested site and reveal in their respective ways the distinctly queer twinning of shame and resistance. It pays close attention to the interiors of Lord Ronald Gower, Alfred Taylor, Oscar Wilde, Charles Shannon and Charles Ricketts, Edward Perry Warren and John Marshall, Sir Cedric Morris and Arthur Lett-Haines, Noël Coward and Cecil Beaton. Richly illustrated and written in a lively and accessible manner, Bachelors of a different sort is at once theoretically ambitious and rich in its use of archival and various historical sources.

Download or read book Orphan Bachelors written by Fae Myenne Ng and published by Grove Press. This book was released on 2023-05-09 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling and award-winning author of novels Bone and Steer Toward Rock, Fae Myenne Ng’s Orphan Bachelors is an extraordinary memoir of her beloved San Francisco’s Chinatown and of a family building a life in a country bent on their exclusion In pre-Communist China, Fae Myenne Ng’s father memorized a book of lies and gained entry to the United States as a stranger’s son, evading the Exclusion Act, an immigration law which he believed was meant to extinguish the Chinese American family. During the McCarthy era, he entered the Confession Program in a failed attempt to salvage his marriage only to have his citizenship revoked to resident alien. Exclusion and Confession, America’s two slamming doors. As Ng’s father said, “America didn’t have to kill any Chinese, the Exclusion Act ensured none would be born.” Ng was her parents' precocious first born, the translator, the bossy eldest sister. A child raised by a seafaring father and a seamstress mother, by San Francisco’s Chinatown and its legendary Orphan Bachelors--men without wives or children, Exclusion’s living legacy. She and her siblings were their stand-in descendants, Ng’s family grocery store their haven. Each Orphan Bachelor bequeathed the children their true American inheritance. Ng absorbed their suspicious, lonely, barren nature; she found storytelling and chosen children in the form of her students. Exclusion’s legacy followed her from the back alleys of Chinatown in the 60s, to Manhattan in the 80s, to the high desert of California in the 90s, until her return home in the 2000s when the untimely deaths of her youngest brother and her father devastated the family. A a child, Ng believed her father’s lies; as an adult, she returned to her childhood home to write his truth. Orphan Bachelors weaves together the history of one family, lucky to exist and nevertheless doomed; an elegy for brothers estranged and for elders lost; and insights into writing between languages and teaching between generations. It also features Cantonese profanity, snakes that cure fear and opium that conquers sorrow, and a seemingly immortal creep of tortoises. In this powerful remembrance, Fae Myenne Ng gives voice to her valiant ancestors, her bold and ruthless Orphan Bachelors, and her own inner self, howling in Cantonese, impossible to translate but determined to be heard.