'The scent of God...the air was impregnated with him and his mint-sweet and moth-ball evangelists. Just as it was with herring, as you might expect in a fossilised fishing-village on Scotland's repressed east coast where fishing was an act of faith and not yet a computer-science industry designed to suck the last drops of life out of the sea.' A vivid and moving account of the author's upbringing in the 1940s and 1950s in the little fishing village of St Monans. Rush returns decades later to rediscover his childhood, and offers a frank account of how it was for him. This evocation of a way of life now vanished demonstrates the power of the word to bring the past timelessly to life. Rush writes of family, village characters, church and school; of folklore and fishing, the eternal power of the sea and the cycles of the seasons. With a poet's eye he navigates the worlds of the imagination and the unknown, the archetypal problems of fathers and sons and mother love, and the... Views: 11
Alex Marshall is in deep trouble. He’s only a student drop out but in the space of two months he’s been recruited as an agent by the Soviet, British and U.S secret services; just as the Cuba Crisis is building up to its climax. And all because he’s developed a crush on a French girl he has just met in London... This specially formatted ebook version of James Brodie's Debut novel is chapterised for the months of 1962 & 63 during which the first person narrator gets dragged deeper and deeper away from the real world into the enclosed and detached community of international espionage and politics. It’s about London, the city; which forms the backdrop to most of the action and informs it. It’s a loving appreciation of the London of that time, not just central London but the suburbs, specific locations. It’s also about the post-war politics and the ongoing and endless debates of the Left, both in Britain and Europe; and the social and artistic revolution going on in Britain at that time, as seen through the eyes of the protagonists... Views: 11
In this steamy follow-up to her irresistibly erotic debut novel, Eden Bradley returns with a trio of tales that explore the darker side of pleasure.Prepare to enter a provocative, scintillating world where three women are about to take ecstasy to the limit—and beyond. In The Bonds of Love a struggling couple will do anything to save their marriage, even if it means experimenting with a little bondage. But once their research moves beyond the bedroom, how will they know if they’ve gone too far?... In The Lair a woman answers an ad for a female submissive, ready to surrender to her body’s deepest yearnings. Finding love is the last thing she anticipates… And in Love and Discipline a journalist expects her interview with a sensual extremist to be business as usual. Instead she finds herself submitting to the dominant desires of a handsome stranger—and discovering more about herself than she ever dreamed possible.Sensual and mysterious, this captivating collection is sure to seduce you, page after tantalizing page.…Review"Bradley's excellent prose and clear shifts in point of view create well-rounded stories that are sure to satisfy... This is a very enticing read."4 Stars!--RT Book Reviews"If you are looking for a glimpse into the world of dominance and submission, into a world where the fantasies are mesmerizing and the sex hot, look no further than The Darker Side of Pleasure." 4 1/2 Roses!--A Romance Review"Eden Bradley, author of The Dark Garden, has woven three truly sensual and captivating novellas... Fans of D/s will not want to miss even one word!... Eden Bradley is one talented lady...truly amazing. "5 Blue Ribbons!--Romance Junkies"... intelligent and insightful... Bradley is a wonderful storyteller." --Author Donna George Storey"THE DARKER SIDE OF PLEASURE is three provocative tales that are truly gratifying. Eden Bradley makes this assortment of erotic stories intense and hard to let go." --Coffee Time Romance From the AuthorIn THE DARKER SIDE OF PLEASURE I wanted to explore BDSM from three very different perspectives. I wrote about a married couple trying to reconnect after a trauma through the intimacy intrinsic in BDSM play in THE BONDS OF LOVE. In THE LAIR I wrote about the intensity of a formal training house, and two people who aren't meant for each other falling in love despite their glamorous surroundings and the strict rules involved. And in LOVE AND DISCIPLINE I wrote about yet another kind of connection found through extreme sex when a woman who believes she's seen it all falls for the man who shows her more than she ever thought possible.This book was a labor of love for me. I love exploring the deep psychology involved in BDSM, and part of my desire in showing the power play dynamic in these different ways was to get across how differently people may feel about it, how it can be a unique experience fueled by different motives and drives. And being a romance author, I also wanted to explore how love affects us in different ways, and ultimately affects us all.I hope you'll enjoy the journey with Jillian and Cameron, Cassandra and Marcus, and Damien and Maggie.Eden Bradley aka Eve Berlin Views: 11
Architect John Lascar and duke’s ward Faith Harper are desperately in love but hiding it, for each fears that admitting their love will destroy the other. But when shocking events force them together physically and change their status in the eyes of the world, each uses that love to help the other survive. Regency Historical by Allison Lane; second of the Portland Chronicles Trilogy Views: 11
Praise for Barbara Cleverly: “Spectacular and dashing, spellbinding.”—The New York Times Book Review“Smashing . . . marvelously evoked.”—Chicago Tribune“A historical mystery that has just about everything.”—Denver Post“Cleverly maintains the high standards set by earlier Sandilands tales, blending a sophisticated whodunit with full-blooded characters and a revealing look at her chosen time and place.”—Publishers Weekly (starred)“Atmospheric . . . intricately plotted.”—Kirkus Reviews“Evocative narrative, sensitive characterizations, artful dialogue, and masterly plottings.”—Library Journal“Cleverly combines a colorful historical setting with a complex plot and well-developed characters.”—Booklist“Delightfully surprising.”—Mystery NewsThis seventh book in the Joe Sandilands murder mystery series is set at the Folies-Bergère, Paris, in December 1926. Joe hurries to the assistance of an old friend who has been arrested for murder there. In a cell at the Quai des Orfèvres, he meets with Sir George Jardine, still in the evening clothes stained with the blood of the dead man. The only other witness, a blonde who was sharing the victim’s box, has vanished. Joe receives assistance from an entirely unexpected quarter—Francine, a young usherette, clawing her way into the world of the Paris Music Hall. She becomes Joe’s guide through this treacherous place, where Joe is sure the killer is lurking.Barbara Cleverly was born in northern England, graduated from Durham University, and now lives in Cambridge. Her debut, The Last Kashmiri Rose, was a New York Times Notable Book of 2002. Views: 11
In The Dance of Intimacy, the bestselling author of The Dance of Anger outlines the steps to take so that good relationships can be strengthened and difficult ones can be healed. Taking a careful look at those relationships where intimacy is most challenged--by distance, intensity, or pain--she teaches us about the specific changes we can make to achieve a more solid sense of self and a more intimate connectedness with others. Combining clear advice with vivid case examples, Dr. Lerner offers us the most solid, helpful book on intimate relationships that both women and men may ever encounter. Views: 11
Forge Books is proud to present an amazing collection of novellas, compiled by New York Times bestselling author Ed McBain. Transgressions is a quintessential classic of never-before-published tales from today's very best novelists. Faeturing: "Walking Around Money" by Donald E. Westlake: The master of the comic mystery is back with an all-new novella featuring hapless crook John Dortmunder, who gets involved in a crime that supposedly no one will ever know happened. Naturally, when something it too good to be true, it usually is, and Dortmunder is going to get to the bottom of this caper before he's left holding the bag."Hostages" by Anne Perry: The bestselling historical mystery author has written a tale of beautiful yet still savage Ireland today. In their eternal struggle for freedom, there is about to be a changing of the guard in the Irish Republican Army. Yet for some, old habits-and honor-still die hard, even at gunpoint."The Corn Maiden" by... Views: 11
Evil is everywhere. Through terror and dark sorcery, Prince John wields the power of the throne. Lord and peasant alike meet violent ends as the Sheriff's arcane beasts spread fear and death.A small group of rebels oppose John, striking from Sherwood Forest...the one place his creatures cannot pursue them. Though their numbers grow, so do the forces of darkness. Unless Robin and Marian fulfill the ancient prophecy of the Two Torcs, the forest will be overrun, and England will fall. Views: 11
