Download or read book Seduced By Moonlight written by Laurell K. Hamilton and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2004-02-03 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I am Meredith Gentry, P.I. and Princess Merry, heir to the throne of Fairie. Now there are those among me who whisper I am more. They fear me even as they protect me. And who can blame them? I’ve awakened the dazzling magic that’s slumbered in them for thousands of years. But the thing is, I can’t figure out why. My aunt, the Queen of Air and Darkness, is no longer distracted by her usual sadistic hobbies. Her obsession has turned unwaveringly to me. The mission to get me pregnant and beat my cousin Prince Cel to the crown is taking longer than expected. Even though I spend each night with the Queen’s Ravens, my immortal guards, no child has come of our decadent pleasures. But something else is happening. My magic courses through me uncontrollably. And as I lock my half-mortal body with their full-Sidhe blooded ones, the power surges like never before. It all began with the chalice. I dreamed of it, and it appeared, cool and hard, beside me when I awoke. My guards know the ancient relic well—its disappearance ages ago stripped them of their vital powers. But it is here with us now. My touch resonates with its force, and they’re consumed with it, their Sidhe essences lit up by it. But even as they cherish me for this unexpected gift, there are those who loathe me for it. Me, a mongrel, only half fey and part mortal. The Unseelie court has suffered for so long, and there are some who would not have it weakened further by an impure queen. My enemies grow in number every day. But they do not know what I am capable of. Nor, for that matter, do I. . . . In Seduced by Moonlight, Laurell K. Hamilton brings the dark, erotic reign of the immortal fey to a startling new depth. Full of sensuality and the consuming anticipation of latent powers unleashed, this world of gods, shapeshifters, and immortal souls is unveiled in all of its supreme magnificence and its treacherous deceits.

Download or read book The Seductions of Quantification written by Sally Engle Merry and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2016-06-10 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We live in a world where seemingly everything can be measured. We rely on indicators to translate social phenomena into simple, quantified terms, which in turn can be used to guide individuals, organizations, and governments in establishing policy. Yet counting things requires finding a way to make them comparable. And in the process of translating the confusion of social life into neat categories, we inevitably strip it of context and meaning—and risk hiding or distorting as much as we reveal. With The Seductions of Quantification, leading legal anthropologist Sally Engle Merry investigates the techniques by which information is gathered and analyzed in the production of global indicators on human rights, gender violence, and sex trafficking. Although such numbers convey an aura of objective truth and scientific validity, Merry argues persuasively that measurement systems constitute a form of power by incorporating theories about social change in their design but rarely explicitly acknowledging them. For instance, the US State Department’s Trafficking in Persons Report, which ranks countries in terms of their compliance with antitrafficking activities, assumes that prosecuting traffickers as criminals is an effective corrective strategy—overlooking cultures where women and children are frequently sold by their own families. As Merry shows, indicators are indeed seductive in their promise of providing concrete knowledge about how the world works, but they are implemented most successfully when paired with context-rich qualitative accounts grounded in local knowledge.

Download or read book My Seduction written by Connie Brockway and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2004-05-01 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connie Brockway sweeps readers back to the rough beauty of Regency-era Scotland and into the scintillating, passionate, and surprising love story of a mysterious Highlander and the woman he is pledged to protect. Desperate to keep her two sisters and herself from the poorhouse, Kate Nash Blackburn embarks upon a journey to northern Scotland, where she hopes to gain the gratitude and patronage of a wealthy marquis. When fate maroons her at a tavern full of ruffians, a brawny Highland soldier comes to her rescue. It's Kit MacNeill, the man whose pledge to her family has haunted her for years. When he offers to escort Kate through the treacherous Highlands to Castle Parnell, she accepts even though her instincts warn her against trusting this rough and dangerous man. But soon Kate is startled by the Highlander's cultured speech and courtly manners. Who is this man of contradictions, shaped by a shadowy past, who fiercely wards off an attempt on her life, whose broad shoulders beckon her touch, and in whose arms she comes fully alive?

Download or read book SEDUCTION written by Jennifer Loiske and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-02-02 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dark and mysterious shadow flickered on the man's face and Clarissa wanted to step back. Her legs, however, seemed glued to the ground and she just stood there like some stupid lamb about to be sacrificed. He brushed her temple, making her tremble. She was so scared, yet while she stared at him as if paralyzed, she felt something other than fear growing slowly inside her. He intrigued her, she couldn't deny that. Not anymore. She seemed to know where he was, always, and her heart screamed for him. How crazy was that? He was just a huge, dark guy with a body like a dream. He wasn't just gorgeous. He was more. Totally more! He was like a girl's worst nightmare and a dream that you didn't want to wake up from. Someone you wanted to touch and taste. A devil with wings. Oh, she was so stupid and she was in so much deeper than she had thought...

Download or read book The Unwilling Viscount and the Vixen written by Shelley Munro and published by Shelley Munro. This book was released on 2019 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A betrothal made without his permission… …the determined bride who refuses to renege. Who will win this battle? Lucien, Viscount Hastings, has no time for the English mouse his family has arranged for him to marry. He’s focused on locating the man responsible for the attack and murder of his wife and unborn child. Once he discovers their whereabouts, he’ll wreak revenge. Cursed with the sight and rumors of witchcraft, Rosalind’s only chance at an ordinary life is marriage to the viscount. She doesn’t expect love, only security, and children of her own. Life at Castle St. Clair is wrought with danger and secrets, and when Rosalind is plagued by a series of mysterious accidents, she turns to her husband for protection. Forced to keep Rosalind close, and tempted into passionate kisses, Lucien soon finds himself in grave danger of falling in love with his own wife… You’ll love this gothic romance with a marriage of convenience, second chances, and two lost lovers who learn their destiny is to live together rather than apart.

Download or read book Christmas Seduction written by Jessica Lemmon and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All he wants for Christmas is a temporary fiancée—but he’s about to get more than he bargained for . . . If pretending to be engaged helps them both, then why not? For so many reasons . . . As a hotshot developer, Tate Duncan is used to, well, developments. But finding out he has a long-lost twin brother and a family he never knew throws him for a loop. Now his newfound family has invited him to travel from Seattle to London to celebrate Christmas with them, and he doesn’t know where else to turn for advice other than to sympathetic, sexy, down-to-earth Hayden Green. Will she come with him and pose as his fiancée? Just to be his anchor in the storm . . . Though she now runs her own yoga studio, Hayden has always known that she and Tate are from opposite sides of the track. Being Tate’s friend, even posing as his fiancée for the trip, is all fine. But when their holiday getaway gives rise to real romance, how can she tell Tate that she isn’t the woman he thinks she is? That she isn’t worthy? He’s already dealing with shocking family secrets of his own. Will hers bounce her right out of his bed—and his heart?

Download or read book Seduction In Silk written by Jo Beverley and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From five-time RITA Award winner Jo Beverley comes a scintillating historical romance set in the Georgian age—where a centuries old feud and a wicked curse lead to a most unconventional marriage... When confirmed bachelor Peregrine Perriam is named heir to Perriam Manor, he discovers that he only has a month to persuade a stranger to the altar. Otherwise the property will be lost and his line will be cursed—forever. Having survived her parents’ tormented marriage, Claris Mallow prefers poverty to any husband. When a high-born stranger demands her hand, she drives him off at pistol point. Then Perry finds weapons of his own, and the reluctant lady is compelled to accept his proposal. Claris sets the condition that their marriage be in name only. But once she becomes mistress of Perriam Manor, she discovers that she isn’t immune to Perry’s charms. Perhaps a real marriage might be worth the risk—including a real marriage bed...

Download or read book Seducing the Rabbi written by Jala Pfaff and published by Blue Flax Press. This book was released on 2007-05 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Linguistics professor Aviva Goldberg takes on a challenge from her two best friends to seduce thirty men in the next year. She's been spinning her wheels somewhat anyway since her cycling geek squeeze, Alan, left town... This is a hilarious novel and far more edgy and intellectual than chick lit.

Download or read book RICH MAN S VENGEFUL SEDUCTION written by Laura Wright and published by Harlequin / SB Creative. This book was released on with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tess York, who is a confirmed bachelorette and career woman, can’t believe her eyes when she finds Damien Sauer standing in front of her. He is a successful real- estate mogul and was the man Tess once loved. She left him six years ago?how could she imagine that she’d see him again? While Tess loses her peace of mind, Damien offers her a job renovating a cottage. It’s the same place they had planned to live in together one day. The offer leaves Tess speechless, and when she sees the flame burning in Damien’s eyes, she realizes that he’s taking revenge on her.

Download or read book His Wicked Seduction written by Lauren Smith and published by Lauren Smith. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fans of Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton Series and Johanna Lindsey’s Malory Series will love the passionate romances and gripping adventures of the League of Rogues. Can the League’s most wicked rakehell be tamed? Or has this Rogue fallen too far? Horatia Sheridan has been hopelessly in love with Lucien, her brother’s best friend, ever since he rescued her from the broken remains of her parents’ wrecked carriage. His reputation as London’s most notorious rakehell doesn’t frighten her, for under his veneer of cool authority she has glimpsed a man whose wicked desires inspire her own. Lucien, Marquess of Rochester, has deliberately nurtured a reputation for debauchery that makes every matchmaking mother of the ton quake with fear. His one secret: he is torn between soul-ripping lust for Horatia, and the loyalty he owes her brother. That loyalty is put to the test when an old enemy of the League threatens Horatia’s life. With Christmas drawing near, he sweeps her away to his country estate, where he can’t resist granting her one wish—to share his bed and his heart. But sinister forces are lurking, awaiting the perfect moment to exact their revenge by destroying not only whatever happiness Lucien might find in Horatia’s arms, but the lives of those they love. Warning: This book contains an intelligent lady who is determined to seduce her brother’s friend, a brooding rake whose toy of choice in bed is a little bit of bondage with a piece of red silk, a loyal band of merry rogues and a Christmas love so scorching you’ll need fresh snow to extinguish it.

Download or read book Operation Christmas Seduction written by Megan Ryder and published by Megan Ryder. This book was released on 2017-11-01 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: True to his name, Ryan Holliday loves Christmas, as proclaimed by the tinsel and lights adorning his bar, Bangers and Mash. Sadly, the town Grinch, Paige Taylor--a woman who’s locked him in the friend zone—missed the memo. When he notices her mood unaffected by the trimmings, he makes it his mission to help her find her holiday spirit. Who knows? His good deed might even coax St. Nick into granting Ryan’s long-held Christmas wish to win her affection. Any joy Paige Taylor might’ve known during the holidays had been killed by years of tense family events and phony joy. For her, this was merely a season of stress and artifice with her highly dysfunctional family. So, when Ryan, the sexy owner of the local bar sets his sights on her and insists she needs a visit from the ghost of Christmas present, she protests only half-heartedly. I mean, who wouldn’t want to spend time with a sexy man? He’d grow bored with her, a history professor before long. Ryan seduces her over Christmas trees, cookies and shopping but will the Christmas magic they find together last beyond the New Year?

Download or read book Seducing the Highlander written by Michele Sinclair and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The award-winning author of Tempting the Highlander will make “readers roar with laughter and delight” with this medieval Scottish romance (RT Book Reviews). Of the seven McTiernay brothers sworn to protect their Scottish Highlands, Craig is most willing to place duty before love—until he’s enchanted by the last woman he expects . . . Bound by Honor Meriel Schellden knows that marrying Craig McTiernay will strengthen the ties between their clans. She insists she is motivated by duty and responsibility, nothing more. But when a mere formality becomes a kiss far from platonic, Meriel must question where her true intentions lie . . . Tempted by Desire Though Meriel entices him far more than she realizes, Craig’s commitments have always kept his passions restrained. But no sense of duty to his clan can make Craig forget the way Meriel’s touch left him teased, tantalized, and desperate for more. Now as a surprising rival contends for Meriel’s affections, there has never been a better time to listen to what his heart has desired all along. “A powerful story filled with danger, mystery, passion, clans, a bit of suspense, deception and lots of love. You gotta love strong, fierce, sexy Highlanders . . . Ms. Sinclair . . . has the ability to capture your heart, your soul and keep you spellbound from the first page to the last page.”—My Book Addiction “A delightful family affair. The romance is built on the refreshing premise of a lead couple becoming BFFs because their respective twins marry but one kiss changes their dynamics.”— Genre Go Round Reviews

Download or read book Seducing Jack Frost written by Loretta Kendall and published by Loretta Kendall. This book was released on 2023-11-30 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (A Between the Ropes Spin-off Series) When challenged to write a Twelve Days of Christmas exposé for the Wrestling World Observer, journalist Laura Ellis sees the opportunity of a lifetime to work with her wrestling icons. Teamed with her favorite professional wrestler, Jack “Dawson Inferno” Frost, she struggles to uncover the secret world of the renowned superstar. Dawson, aka Jack, is not an eager participant in the documentary-designed project. Finding himself attracted to the provocative reporter, he works against sharing too much of his personal life to keep his anonymity. Laura learns the reason behind his mysterious persona is to protect his family and the dark history of the Frost empire. When an offer to live out her dreams as a wrestler from the owners of Wrestling Masters is presented, she must decide between a job with security or the wrestling career she’s always longed for. While training with the wrestling leaders, she struggles with the demands of her editor to seduce the handsome wrestler to get the story of his buried secrets. Laura finds that seduction comes easily but threatens to ruin the relationship between her and her longtime love interest. In this sweet and steamy sports romance, Laura will discover the truth behind the known hero philanthropist of the wrestling world and learn what love, humanity, and holiday giving truly mean.

Download or read book A Christmas Seduction written by Daire St. Denis and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her first real Christmas Her first real cowboy… Journalist Jolie Duval has escaped her killjoy family in order to enjoy a real down-home Christmas in Montana. Hello to mountains, snow, carols, delicious cookies and…whoa, one seriously hot hunk of a cowboy. Since Jo's experiencing the whole Christmas fantasy anyway, why can't she have a red-hot holiday fling? Thank you, Santa. Thaddeus Knight is definitely the best gift Jo has ever unwrapped. Their sexual chemistry is more intense than anything she's ever experienced. This cowboy knows when to be a gentleman—and when not to be a gentleman. But then Jo stumbles upon Thad's troubled past and his deep, dark secret. Is this man the love of her life…or the subject of the biggest story of her career?

Download or read book The Boss s Christmas Seduction written by Yvonne Lindsay and published by Silhouette. This book was released on 2006-10-01 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From inside her cubicle walls, Holly Christmas had secretly pined for Connor Knight, craving just one evening of incendiary passion with the elusive millionaire. So when Connor sought a few hours of solace in his virgin secretary's arms, she readily succumbed. Then, a few weeks after their clandestine encounter, Holly received a surprising late Christmas gift: she was pregnant. Connor quickly offered to take care of her, but Holly knew her scandalous past would never allow her to accept his proposal…not even for the sake of their baby.

Download or read book Seducing the Colonel s Daughter written by Amy Andrews and published by Entangled: Indulgence. This book was released on 2015-08-10 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sign: Scorpio The sting of this Scorpio is unforgettably hot... Ivy Danforth is out from under her colonel father's overprotective control, and she's making it count. Big time. She's taken the summer off to travel through Australia with her bestie and experiencing all that life has to offer-when you're not under constant military surveillance. She wants to end her summer with some sexy fun, and she has just the hottie in mind. Seth Rodrigo is ex-Special Forces working undercover and keeping an eye on Ivy as a special favor to her father. All he has to do is not give the game away and reveal who he really is. And especially not give into the hunger that's burning through his careful control... Then they're forced into protective custody. Alone. Together. For four days. And this time, the colonel's daughter isn't taking no for an answer... Each book in the Men of the Zodiac series is STANDALONE: Impulse Control The Millionaire's Deception The Millionaire's Forever Ten Days in Tuscany The Millionaire Daddy Project Revenge Best Served Hot The Prince's Runaway Lover Seducing the Colonel's Daughter One Night with the Billionaire The Greek Tycoon's Tarnished Bride Blurring the Lines Her Sworn Enemy

Download or read book The Millionaire s Snowbound Seduction written by Sandra Marton and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-11-14 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Treat yourself this winter and rediscover this Christmas novella by Sandra Marton,originally published in 1999 as A Miracle on Christmas Eve. This Christmas, Nick Brennan is determined to say goodbye to the memories of his ex-wife Holly for good. Even if thatmeans taking once last trip to the snowy mountain cabin where they spent their honeymoonentwined in each other's arms… But when Nick arrives it seems that Holly has had the sameidea! And suddenly, snowbound together, they are confronted with the sensual heat andfiery passion of their past. Neither will back down, but as they keep each other warm on afrozen Christmas Eve they find themselves pushed to the very limits of temptation…andtowards a pleasurable surrender!