Charlie is a passionate, sensually-inspired art student, desperately seeking an escape from the abusive past that haunts her and a tragic accident that emptied her heart. Scarred and unable to love, her yearning for physical pleasure leads her into a tantalizing, dangerous world of power and seduction. The anonymity of the deal offers security; the money brings financial freedom and the madam is the mother figure she longs for.But the thrill of the mansion and its arousing dominance quickly fades when she meets renowned-yet-mysterious Cameron Hardy, whose intense baby blue eyes send a nervous flutter through her core. Cameron is sexy, and not in a subtle way. He stimulates Charlie's art, her intellect and her desires. Just as he begins to break through her emotional boundaries, she discovers a devastating connection between her past and her scandalous work at the mansion, shattering everything she thought to be true.Provocative, intoxicating and erotic, Seductive Shadows is the unforgettable tale of a young woman's self-discovery as she learns to forgive, to love and be loved, and to find redemption amidst a remarkable journey that will captivate your mind and stimulate your soul.This book is for mature audiences. It contains explicit language and sexual content.What reviewers have to say"Everyone knows that I am a lover of all things dark and edgy and Seductive Shadows is all of that and more - It's more than just erotica and it's more than just suspense. There were so many twists and turns that I didn't see coming and Marni's poetic writing style made this a 5 olive read for me. It's both lush and austere, dark and blinding." - Autumn at Martini Times"One of my new favorite reads of the year!!!!!! I LOVED LOVED THIS BOOK!!! This story is mysterious, thrilling, erotic, story of Charlie's journey to self discovery. I loved how the author kept surprising the reader and kept us guessing. I cried my eyes out during a couple of events and then was stark raving mad and angry at other moments. I honestly haven't read something in a long time that made me feel so much emotion! I recommend this book to anyone looking for a dark, complex erotica story! This story will stay on your mind for days to come!!" - Jodie Rae at Falling in Fall Book Blog"I was hooked on this book from the moment I saw the cover and when I turned the first few pages I was a total and complete goner and couldn't put this book down to save my life. YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK!!" - Leisha at RoloPolo Book Blog"Charlie's story is tragic and captivating; it "seduced" me from page one, and I literally read it in a single sitting. Beyond just the mechanics of a carefully crafted and well-written book, Author Marni Mann has created a courageous story that explores the painful effects of alcoholism, loss, and guilt. She reveals a dark world few of us even dare to imagine. However, through Charlie's journey, she also shows us that while the path to redemption may not be easy, the courage to accept, to forgive, and to dare to trust beyond our fears can lead to a restoration of the hope to love, and the courage to be loved." - Cindy at The Book Enthusiast"The style of writing in this book is addictive, you are pulled into Charlie's life and at times actually feel that you are living it with her, it is dark, extremely sad, emotional and at times intoxicating. Amazing book, loved it loved it loved it!!" - Donna at The Romance Cover"This book far exceeded my expectations - I was so drawn in. Charlie is an unlikely heroine. I loved that about her. She was not some innocent virgin waiting to be taken and protected by some strong man." - Books Books Books BlogReview"This story delves deeper into the main character's emotional and inner struggles and is much more than just another erotic book. As a reader, you always try to guess what the secret is, or what's going to happen next, but with this one, I was wrong every time! Just when I thought she had me, Marni threw a curve ball that made my jaw drop. If you like to read books that have more complex issues then get ready for a hell of a ride." - Tiffany at Literati Literature Lovers"From the first few pages, I was drawn into Charlie's story. Marni Mann created a character that is flawed yet desired; strong yet needs others to lean on; talented yet scared. I felt for her. I wanted her to succeed and I needed to know that the choices and decisions she would make would lead her to a better life. This is a book that will draw you in, make you cry, make you angry, make you sad but will have you rooting for Charlie." - Wennie at I Heart Books"A great story behind the title and the main reveal will leave you talking about it for days. When I found out what was going on my jaw hit the freaking floor. THAT, I never even saw coming. The author did an amazing job keeping me on edge and trying to figure out what was coming next." - Donna at My Sticky Pages"It was dark and gritty, with a sensuality that demands you to keep reading. Mann slowly unfolds Charlies past and present making you feel her pain and numbness. Mann's writing is perfect! As the plot unfolds at the end, I found myself not wanting the story to end! I highly recommend this book!" - Ashley at Book NerdFrom the Back CoverExcerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.I wasn't a prostitute; I was an artist who used her fingers to paint a fantasy that her body fulfilled. And when I was desired by men, I felt the most creative. I had pondered the consequences of working at the mansion during Victoria's interview, and I did again as I lay in my own bed in the early hours of the morning. Would it be so horrible to be paid to have sex? Being hired to provide pleasure didn't mean I couldn't enjoy every moment of passion and every uninhibited, deviant thought. I craved sex and attention; I needed it. I was turned on by the cameras that would point toward my bed, by the lust that would be whispered in my ears, and by playing out the fantasies that I would compose. The challenge would make my release so much sexier. And if one of the clients tried to hurt me, Victoria would be there for my protection, to stop him before he went too far. Not knowing anything about these men--their names, or even what the top half of their faces looked like--meant they also knew nothing about me. I would never have to discuss my past or the accident; the only thing I would have to unzip would be my lingerie. I would have enough money to pay off my mother's debt in a reasonable amount of time, take more than one class a semester, and because her disability checks would stop once she died, I wouldn't have to find a roommate to cover the remainder of the rent. I could get lost in the sex; I could escape, even if it was for just a brief period of time. I could forget. Views: 30
Everyone's favorite houseguest who never left, Leon Black (played by award-winning comedian JB Smoove on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm) drops his wisdom and good-bad advice for the masses. Learn the secrets Larry David has gleaned from the Falstaff of television. Live your best Leon. Bring the Ruckus.Aristotle. Gandhi. Lao Tzu. Dr. Ruth. Amateurs. For centuries bespeckled dorks have pored over the scrolls of the ancients, read tea leaves, and looked to the stars for philosophy, wisdom, and advice. While some people have probably offered good advice, and others offer bad advice, Leon is here to offer his brand of good-bad advice. These are the musings of a master genius spitting out the secrets of the universe—to help you become just like him. Be forewarned: in opening this tome and Leon's mind, you need to be prepared for straight talk. The kind of unfiltered blunt straight talk that pounds on your door, invites itself in, makes itself at... Views: 30
The Days of Your Innocence are Long Gone.She didn't get very far before a powerful hand closed over one slim shoulder and yanked her back. He spun her round with frightening strength.Look at me! he demanded with inborn arrogance, glittering dark eyes scanning her pale, distraught face. Your freedom is gone and not only for now, cara. It's gone for as long as I want. I will keep you and I will clothe you and you will not make a single move that you haven't cleared with me first. You are mine and you had better start adjusting to that idea fast. I am not the most patient of men. Views: 30
Cassie Anderson has been an orphan since the age of four. Left on her own, she grew up a hard-working, pragmatic woman of the Montana Territory, her steady employment at the Selby boarding house the only life she knows. When strange, sensual dreams drive her from her bed at night, her body heavy with desire and the scar on her palm burning, Cassie isn't sure what to think. When the handsome stranger tempting her each night with stolen kisses and irresistible caresses suddenly appears in the flesh, she believes she's truly lost her mind.Maddox of Everis was born a Hunter. Second son to a powerful ruling family, he volunteers for the dangerous mission to a far away, primitive planet called Earth. His mission? To track down an evil foe responsible for his twin sister's death. He's come ready for the hunt, prepared to kill, if necessary, but he is not prepared for the mating mark on his hand to burn with sexual fire. Shocked but desperate to find his mate, Maddox will do whatever it... Views: 30
The only thing that Robin Gibson wants for her sixteenth birthday is a 1968 Presidential Blue Mustang. Following their family tradition, what her parents promise her is a horse of her own, one with four legs, not four wheels. Mom competes in endurance riding, Dad does calf roping, her older brother games and her older sister loves three-day eventing, but Robin proudly says that she doesn't do hors Views: 30
Zane, a fierce vampire warrior, has been enslaved by the Amazons. Nola, a lovely Amazon soldier, has been cursed with invisibility. Now, these two stubborn enemies must overcome the pasts that haunt them and embrace a love that can set them free... Views: 30
SUMMARY: A Fated Future.The most exciting thing to happen to twenty-sixth-century scholar Sameh Smith was being teleported to the earth of the past. But her journey was not supposed to lead her to Adam Hawkins, a man who seared her soul while striving to uncover her every secret. Though she looked like an angel, hard-bitten investigator Adam would not be swayed in his mission to find out who Sameh truly was. Hired to check into her past, he found Sameh didn't seem to have one! Yet he felt compelled to be part of her future. With her time in this world running short, they soon found a passion beyond limits. Would fate grant them more than mere moments together and allow them to decide their own destiny? Views: 30
Written on the twentieth anniversary of James Baldwin's death, Letter to Jimmy is African writer Alain Mabanckou's ode to his literary hero and an effort to place Baldwin's life in context within the greater African diaspora.Beginning with a chance encounter with a beggar wandering along a Santa Monica beach—a man whose ragged clothes and unsteady gait remind the author of a character out of one of James Baldwin's novels— Mabanckou uses his own experiences as an African living in the US as a launching pad to take readers on a fascinating tour of James Baldwin's life. As Mabanckou reads Baldwin's work, looks at pictures of him through the years, and explores Baldwin's checkered publishing history, he is always probing for answers about what it must have been like for the young Baldwin to live abroad as an African-American, to write obliquely about his own homosexuality, and to seek out mentors like Richard Wright and Ralph Ellison only to publicly reject... Views: 30
Maximo Vega is a rock star! The media proclaimed him The Sculptor for the New Generation, but he’s a reclusive artist ensnared by fame. Driven and intense, his isolation only adds to his mystique. Couple that with his smoldering good looks and rich Italian accent… Fans sigh his name. Emily Baskins is a gifted graduate student at the Stoddard School of Art. To land an internship at the Vega Studio is her golden ticket. All she has to do is follow the rules. And stay out of trouble. Two things Emily has never been able to do.As Max becomes trapped in the glare of the limelight, he discovers his greatest muse. He teaches Emily to breathe passion into clay and give marble a soul. But is their fiery relationship as rock solid as they believe? Or will a lie shatter the illusion? Views: 29
The Old Brown Suitcase, an award winning book that has sold extraordinarily well both nationally and internationally, now appears in a new edition by Ronsdale Press. The novel narrates the absorbing story of a young girl who survived the Holocaust against all odds.At age fourteen, Slava comes to Canada with her parents and sister and a suitcase filled with memories of a lost childhood, memories that now haunt her new life. She cannot forget the hunger, stench and disease in the Warsaw Ghetto, nor the fear and humiliation of being incarcerated behind a high brick wall. She cannot forget her extraordinary escape from the Ghetto when she walked alone through the gate while the guards were looking the other way. Nor can she forget being swallowed up in a strange and unknown place to survive under a hidden identity.The story juxtaposes heart-wrenching scenes from a child's life in war-torn Poland with the life of a teenager trying to adjust to a new country in time of peace.... Views: 29
