An exploration of gay identity in South Asia.From Ashok Row Kavi's autobiographical piece on growing up gay in Bombay to Vikram Seth's brilliantly etched account of a homosexual relationship in The Golden Gate, the stories, poems, plays and prose extracts in this collection cover a range of literary styles, themes and sensibilities. Mahesh Dattani's play Night Queen is significant as one of the first serious attempts at dramatizing homosexuality on the Indian stage; the poems by R. Raj Rao included here are part of a series that formed the basis for the Bollywood film Bomgay; and the poetry of Dinyar Godrej, Adil Jussawalla and Sultan Padamsee is searing in its intensity.Apart from the pieces written originally in English, there are works translated from Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati and other Indian languages, which speak of the agony and the joy of being a man in love with other men. Extracts from the work of well-known writers including Bhupen Khakkar, Kamleshwar and Vishnu... Views: 9
Hillary Clinton: First Lady, Senator from New York, Secretary of State . . . Secret Agent. When Huma Abedin, aide to the Secretary of State and fellow secret agent, is captured by the Muslim Brotherhood in Cairo, Hillary sets out to rescue her prot�g� and friend. During the height of Monicagate, former Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright, took a distraught Hillary and inducted her into the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS), ostensibly an organization to protect America�s diplomats around the world but actually, a secret spy wing of the State Department. Now, honed as a killing machine, Hillary fights for America and freedom, but the trail she finds on her latest mission baffles even her and tests her belief in America as a force for good. The incident in Benghazi, Libya was actually more than the government has told the American people, more than even her most ardent detractors could fathom. Fortunately, she�s got her loyal band of followers/friends at Hillaryland, and of course, Bill, to keep her sane in the wilderness of mirrors that is the world of espionage. Because as Hillary well knows . . . It takes a village�to kick some a$#%!!! Views: 9
Miss Forrest is a strong willed person. She makes her own path and prides herself on her teaching techniques. She loves what she does and makes sure her point gets across to her students. Too bad that the land of Grande` doesn’t agree with her teaching techniques. They want her to use their methods or else. The Representatives plays as many pranks on Miss Forest as possible. Will Miss Forest withstand the pranks, or will she crack under the pressure.** Views: 9
When her mother turns up naked and proud during her first term at college, Ashleigh Hayes assumes that life can't get any more embarrassing. Ten years later, with best friend Stevie at her side, and a successful career as a freelance photographer for monthly magazine Glitz, it looks like she might have finally got the hang of things. Only she seems to have inherited the embarrassment gene from her mother and her every encounter with new boss, Tom Rushworth, looks set to send her career spiralling backwards. Getting past their shaky start, Ashleigh and Tom embark on a relationship that was only ever meant to be a bit of fun. But when life, paparazzi and love-sick Labradors get in the way, they suddenly find themselves caught in a roller coaster ride of emotions. 'The perfect feel-good read' Kerry Fisher, Bestselling Author 'A very funny and thoughtful look at relationships behind the lens - a really enjoyable and poignant debut' My Reading Corner 'Sharp... Views: 9
Indulge yourself in this naughty, steamy standalone Stepbrother Romance between a BBW and her sexy Military SEAL Stepbrother, Forbidden.Charlie is finally reuniting with Ash, who is coming home after years of military service. The two met five years ago when their parents married, and even though they knew it was taboo, they fell hard for each other. It was tough enough for Charlie to see him go, but when she was struck with cancer during his deployment, she wasn’t sure if she would ever see him come home. Luckily, she’s a fighter and managed to make it through the chemo, and three years later, she’s back to her old, curvy self.After being away and lonely, Ash has come back to make Charlie his. Although there is stigma around the fact that she’s his stepsister, he won’t give up until he gets want he wants. Find out what happens when the two finally surrender to their desires once and for all. Warning: contains mature themes and language. Intended for 18+ readers only.Standalone. No Cliffhangers. Views: 9
“From this day forward, you are mine.”
The moment Merewyn sets eyes on the warrior standing atop a Viking raiding ship, something inside her stirs. By all rights, she should fear him, should run from him, yet she cannot help but be drawn to him.
Eirik has never before taken a woman captive, yet Merewyn inspires a longing that calls to the darkness within him. He takes her back to his homeland as his slave, where they finally succumb to passion. And as the lines between captor and captive blur, Eirik realizes they have crossed into dangerous territory… Views: 9
On 1 July 1916, after a five-day bombardment, 11 British and 5 French divisions launched their long-awaited 'Big Push' on German positions on high ground above the Rivers Ancre and Somme on the Western Front. Some ground was gained, but at a terrible cost. In killing-grounds whose names are indelibly imprinted on 20th-century memory, German machine-guns - manned by troops who had sat out the storm of shellfire in deep dugouts - inflicted terrible losses on the British infantry.The British Fourth Army lost 57,470 casualties, the French Sixth Army suffered 1,590 casualties and the German 2nd Army 10,000. And this was but the prelude to 141 days of slaughter that would witness the deaths of between 750,000 and 1 million troops.Andrew Roberts evokes the pity and the horror of the blackest day in the history of the British army - a summer's day-turned-hell-on-earth by modern military technology - in the words of casualties, survivors, and the bereaved. Views: 9
Rachael lifted her head. She looked deeply into Travis' eyes, and saw the truth in what he was saying. She knew he was right. If she were being completely honest with herself, they'd be fortunate if they made it to their wedding day.
Manatee County, Florida
Now a senior in high school, Rachael Harte plans for her future. She thinks she has it all figured out, but is it the right path for her? Friends, parents, and her own hopes and dreams stand between her and Travis.
Travis is having trouble pushing aside his own passion, and in the process he's pressuring Rachael to take a step she's not sure she wants to take. She wants forever, but can she have it?
How do you know when love will last forever?
The Redneck Debutante Series
A love story that's a little bit classy, a whole lot sassy.
**About the Author
JENNY HAMMERLE is a sixth-generation Floridian and grew up on a working cattle ranch. She's been bucked off more than a few times and lived to write about it. The Redneck Debutante® Series revolves around rural Florida and ranch life. "My favorite place to be is at the hunt camp, sitting around the camp fire and listening to, or in some cases telling funny stories! I also love to work cows in the cow pens- branding, tagging, marking, legging, and parting out calves to keep or sell!"
Jenny is the mother of two wonderful little boys and lives in Florida. On any given day, you can find her building fence on one of her family's ranches or working on her latest novel at home.
The RedneckDebutante® Series is a series about girls who are a mix of country and city, balancing two very different worlds. From cotillion to cowgirl, this is the story of one Redneck Debutante's life!
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The RedneckDebutante® Series:
Redneck Debutante, book1
Cowgirl Down, book 2
Cowgirl Strong, book 3
Cowgirl Coed, book 4
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