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Intimacy can be joyous, but also confusing and socially constrained. This book reveals how philosophy can deepen our understanding of how we date, fall in love, have sex, and form relationships.Brunning and McKeever explore some of today’s significant questions around love and relationships, with a focus on underexplored topics and contemporary research. Should we stop talking in terms of sexual orientations? What are the responsibilities of dating app companies? Could flirting be a virtue? Might a drug produce authentic love? Must we take responsibility for who we find attractive? When is consensual sex bad? Should governments ban sex robots? Is relationship anarchy the future of intimacy?Engagingly written, and rich with real-world examples, The Philosophy of Love, Sex, and Relationships is a crucial resource for students, researchers, and anyone who wants to join the growing conversation around the philosophy of intimacy. <br><br> Autorid: Luke Brunning, Natasha McKeever <br>

Written by the Court gentlewoman Sei Shonagon (c. 966-1017), ostensibly for her own amusement, The Pillow Book is one of the greatest works of Japanese literature. A fascinating exploration of life amongst the nobility at the height of the idyllic Heian period, it describes the exquisite pleasures of a confined world in which poetry, love, fashion and whim dominated, and harsh reality was kept firmly at a distance. In sections ranging in size from brief reflections to longer, lyrical tales, Shonagon moves elegantly across a wide range of themes including nature, society and her own flirtations and frustrations, to provide a witty, unique and deeply personal insight into a woman's life at Court in classical Japan.Meredith McKinney's new translation captures the poetic and playful tone of the original, while her introduction explores the nature of the Japanese Court of the era. This edition includes notes, maps and drawings, a detailed glossary of terms and the essays 'Court Ranks, Titles and Bureaucracy' and 'Clothes and Colour Glossary'. <br><br> Autorid: Sei Shonagon, Meredith McKinney, Meredith McKinney <br>

"There are a lot of things I learned in our time together, but the biggest lesson my husband taught me is what it feels like to be loved for the first time in my life." NEW paperback reissue, exclusively featuring... ????Never seen before **bonus chapter**, only in this paperback copy of the book ????Exclusive illustrations ????Inside cover printing ????Series spine design ????Updated cover and text design KENNEDY I'm the only woman on staff for the Windy City Warriors baseball team, and after years of putting up with a sexist lead doctor, I'm desperate to land my dream job with a new team next year. All I have to do is maintain my professional reputation for my final season in Chicago. But a Las Vegas run-in with the team's shortstop threatens it all, leaving me with a fuzzy memory and a ring on my left hand. Now, not only am I legally bound to the most persistent man I've ever met, but thanks to Isaiah's scheme to save my job, I have to pretend the whole thing was a planned elopement and not a drunken mistake. Isaiah Rhodes is reckless, impulsive, and frustratingly charming. He's also my brand-new husband. They got the saying wrong. What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas... sometimes it follows you right back home. ISAIAH As the shortstop for Chicago's professional baseball team, I've had my fair share of fun. But that all ended the day Kennedy Kay became a single woman. I've crushed on the team's athletic trainer for years. I've flirted to no avail, so imagine my surprise when I woke up in Sin City with a ring on my finger and my favourite redhead in my bed. We agree to stay married for one baseball season, just long enough to keep her job safe, but in my mind, I'm using our time together to prove to her I'm husband material. Kennedy might be reluctant to join in on our game, but it's one I refuse to lose. So come on, wife... play along. Play Along is the fourth book in the sensational Windy City series which has gripped over a million readers across the world. But don't worry if you're new round here, you'll still love it as a standalone! TROPES: ????Boy obsessed ????Drunken marriage, turned marriage of convenience, turned... ???? (Step) brother's rival ????Perfectionist FMC + goldren retriever MMC ????He falls first ????Workplace romance ????Family trauma ????Dual POV 'Everything I want in a romance novel: simmering tension, incredible banter, and vulnerability that will make your chest ache . . . When it comes to love stories that stick with you, Liz Tomforde knows exactly what she's doing' LYLA SAGE REAL READERS LOVE THE WINDY CITY SERIES: 'SWEET MOTHER. . . literally left a mark on my soul' 'I laughed and cried and swooned' 'I can't believe it's over. I want to turn back to page 1 and start all over again' 'Each and every book in this series has left an imprint on my heart' 'I lost count of the amount of times this book made me cry' 'They have quite literally stolen my heart and I am totally okay with that' 'The spice was spicin and the romance was *chef's kiss*' 'This book took my heart, shattered it, healed it and embedded it back in my chest' <br><br> Autorid: Liz Tomforde <br>

When young Christy Mahon flees from his family's farm and tells the townspeople he killed his father, they respond in a way he did not expect. After an intense fight with his father, young Christy Mahon flees from his family's farm to tell the townspeople what he had done. When Christy claims that he killed his own father, the townspeople are surprisingly more interested in the story rather than condemning his immoral actions. Reluctantly, Christy recounts the story of the disagreement that eventually led to Christy hitting his father in the head with a heavy farming tool. The townspeople are transfixed, and deem Christy to be a bold and impressive man. As continues with his story, Christy captures the attention of a beautiful barmaid named Pegeen. Though Pegeen is betrothed to another man, she begins flirting with Christy, who appreciates the attention. However, amid the town's celebration of Christy's bold act, a surprise visitor comes into town, and is not as enchanted by Christy's actions as the others. Angry and hurt, the visitor challenges Christy's actions, risking his newfound position of a celebrated figure, and forcing Christy to desperate measures. Separated into three acts, John Millington Synge's play, The Playboy of the Western World, examines the human tendency to worship the sensationalized without regard to morals. When The Playboy of the Western World first premiered in the famed Abbey Theatre in Dublin, Ireland in 1907, it elicited an extreme reaction from its audience. Scandalized and enraged by the portrayal of the townspeople, riots broke out. Critics also detested the work, feeling just as insulted as the other Irish people. Despite the outrage of its initial release, The Playboy of the Western World is now considered John Millington Synge's masterpiece, and is celebrated for its lyrical beauty. The play has also since been adapted into a musical and film, serving as a testament to the play's genius and compelling content. This edition of The Playboy of the Western World by John Millington Synge is now presented in an easy-to-read font and features a new, eye-catching cover design. With these accommodations, The Playboy of the Western World is restored to modern standards while preserving the original mastery and lyricism of John Millington Synge. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

'Compulsively readable! I was charmed by the flirtatious banter . . . Sometimes you want to Netflix and Chill and sometimes you want to Netflix and like, seriously, just chill. Clare and Logan excelled at both!' Alicia Thompson Two can play at this game . . . The smart and sexy new fake-dating rom-com from the author of the highly praised I Love You, I Hate You! 'Logan and Clare's chemistry and banter had me swooning and I was smiling the entire time I was reading!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'I loved this! . . . This book had cute lines, all the feels and just enough drama. 100% recommend' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'This is a fun and sexy read, perfect for a lazy afternoon with a bit of angst and a fantastic ending. Definitely worth picking up!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'This was such great read! . . . captivating, fast paced and sweet' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'Absolutely loved this . . . The chemistry and the banter between the two MCs had me swooning' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'A lot of sweetness and tenderness mixed in with the spice and humour' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'I loved how original the premise was' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review>/h3> ................................ Logan Walsh doesn't do relationships. Clare Thompson doesn't do casual. What could possibly bring them together? Finance bro Logan and tabletop game designer Clare couldn't be more different. They know this because their apartments face each other, and they've noticed. But not, you know, in a creepy way. Still, when they get stuck in the elevator together, sparks fly and they each see an opportunity: Clare needs her co-workers to believe that she is capable of a one-night stand to get them to buy into her new role-play character, and Logan needs a steady girlfriend to prove his maturity to his boss. After one night together, they're keen to get on with their respective plans. Except Clare can't understand why her hook-up seems to want to date her, and Logan is confused that Clare isn't responding to his flirting. A kiss in the rain might clear up any confusion over their chemistry, but this whole 'relationship' thing is a two-player game, and both want to win. With their hearts and their pride on the line, could the prize be love? ................................ Raves for I Love You, I Hate You! 'Everything you love about romantic comedy - hilarious, sharply observed, smart, and sexy as hell' Rachel Hawkins 'A must read for fans of Nora Ephron rom-coms!' Denise Williams 'Smart, sexy, and feminist Elizabeth Davis just became an auto-buy author for me' Annette Christie 'A five-star read . . . the best read of the year, if you like your rom coms witty and sweet then you need this story in your life' 5* reader review 'Elizabeth Davis's way of writing romance is perfect . . . Amazing characters and writing, 5/5 stars!' 5* reader review 'Everything I wanted and more! Their chemistry was perfect . . . If only I could go back in time and read this book for the first time again' 5* reader review <br><br> Autorid: Elizabeth Davis <br>

"Rose Marie loves games, and she's great at them. But playing board games won't pay the bills. When the opportunity arises to see her own board game find mass distribution-something she's been working on her entire life-she turns to the one person most qualified to help: her gaming nemesis and best friend's older brother, William Adler. Rose soon realizes that her project isn't the only game between them-and William never accepts defeat. This might be the first time she doesn't have a rulebook...but is winning worth sacrificing her heart? There's one way to find out. She has to play along"-- The only risk for Rose Marie Jones is Game Night, and no one brings out her hypercompetitive side like William Ashdern, her best friend’s half-brother?—?so when she enters a contest with a game she secretly invented, only William can help her win. Original. The game is on for two nerds who love to outplay each other . . . even when their hearts are on the line, in this charming and geeky romantic comedy perfect for fans of Olivia Dade and Jen DeLuca. For Rose Marie Jones, risks are a hard no–except for Game Night. For one precious evening a week, Rose can forget about her demanding boss and her lackluster love life and focus on beating the pants off her friends. But none of them brings out her hyper-competitive side quite like William Ashdern. Her best friend’s half-brother, William is the paragon of a sexy nerd. The tall, dorky, and handsome game designer is Rose’s playing nemesis. But when Rose decides to enter a contest with the board game she’s secretly invented, there’s only one person who can help her win. Now what has always been a game between Rose and William is getting a lot more serious. And after spending her entire life trying not to lose, Rose might finally be ready to risk it all–and play to win. <br><br> Autorid: Shameez Patel <br>

Today's Olympic Games are an enormous marketing and money machine, to say nothing of sporting and media event—a global festival of top-tier athletics swaddled in both corporate cash and popular acclaim. Multinational corporations aim to convert the mega-event into mega-profits, while the International Olympic Committee (IOC) hovers somewhere between multinational conglomerate and global institution, coordinating the machinations of national and international bodies, athletic associations, and corporate sponsors (national Olympic Committees now outnumber United Nations member states).The Olympics have not always been the commercialized juggernaut we know today, but as Jules Boykoff makes clear in this story-filled and devastating history, the Games have since their inception had a thoroughly checkered political history. Pierre de Coubertin, the aristocrat who gave birth to the modern Olympics, was against allowing women to participate in the Games, and allowed African countries to participate only to offset their “individual laziness.” Boykoff, a former member of the US Olympic soccer team, takes readers from the 19th Century origins of the modern Games, through its flirtations with Fascism, and into the contemporary era of corrupt, corporate control. Along the way he recounts vibrant alt-Olympics movements, like the Workers’games and Women's Games of the 1920s and 1930s to the Gay Games of the 1980s through today. <br><br> Autorid: Jules Boykoff, Dave Zirin <br>

When the owner of the local flower shop in Rome, Kentucky, makes a questionable agreement with a tattooed bad boy, a delightful friends to lovers romance begins to bloom from the author of When in Rome and The Cheat Sheet.Annie Walker is on a quest to find her perfect match someone who nicely compliments her happy, quiet life running her flower shop in Rome, Kentucky. Unfortunately, she worries her goal might be too far out of reach when she overhears her date saying she is so unbelievably boring. Is it too late to become flirtatious and fun like the leading ladies in her favorite romance movies? Maybe she only needs a little practice and Annie has the perfect person in mind to become her tutor: Will Griffin.Will the flirtatious, tattooed, and absolutely gorgeous bodyguard is temporarily back in Rome, providing security for Amelia Rose as excitement grows for her upcoming marriage to Noah Walker. He has one personal objective during his time in town: stay away from Annie Walker. But no sooner than he gets settled, Will soon finds himself not only breaking his rule, but tasked with far more than simply providing security.Will wants no part in changing the sweet and lovely Annie, but he can t bring himself to say no to her request, so he officially agrees to teach her how to be the next leading lady of Rome, Kentucky, and find the love of her life even if he doesn t believe in love himself. Between faking a relationship so the meddling town doesn t catch on to what s really happening on their practice dates, and tutoring lessons that convince Annie to add passion to her list of must-haves in a mate, it doesn t take long for the lines of their friendship to blur

When the owner of the local flower shop in Rome, Kentucky, makes a questionable agreement with a tattooed bad boy, a delightful friends-to-lovers romance begins to bloom - from the author of When in Rome and TikTok sensation, The Cheat Sheet. 'Sarah writes books that truly make me smile. They're kind and hopeful, playful and feel-good. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT was all of that in spades' CHLOE LIESE 'Sarah has written a tender, witty, emotional love story and I adore it to pieces' B.K. BORISON 'It was deliciously romantic. Kind of like watching a 90s rom-com but with still it having the magic of being a book' 'The story? PERFECT. the couple? AMAZING. the tension?! INCREDIBLE. Honestly this was one of my favorites from Sarah Adams. . .THIS WAS EVERYTHING' 'I binged this book in a few hours and could not put it down. SARAH ADAMS YOU BEAUTIFUL SOUL. This was an incredible read filled with heart, finding your path, laughter and all the LOVE' 'The banter, the tension just everything in this book was fantastic and I cannot wait to read more from Sarah. . . A new favourite romance read that will have you grinning from start to end' ....................................... How hard can it be to find the perfect match? Florist Annie Walker is determined to find someone who complements her life. But after overhearing her latest date describe her as 'so unbelievably boring', Annie wonders if the problem might be her. Is it too late to become flirtatious and fun like the leading ladies in her favourite romance movies? Maybe she only needs some practice . . . and Annie has the perfect tutor in mind. Sexy and tattooed Will Griffin is temporarily back in Rome, Kentucky, providing security for pop-star Amelia Rose in the build-up to her wedding to Annie's brother. He also has his own agenda: stay away from Annie Walker and any attachments to this sleepy town, which becomes difficult when she enlists him to help fix her love life. Amid steamy practice dates and strictly 'educational' tutoring lessons, the lines of their friendship blur and Annie reconsiders what her 'dream guy' might look like. Maybe her love life doesn't need to be perfect - it just needs to be real. Don't miss Sarah Adams' first book set in Rome, Kentucky, WHEN IN ROME. Available now! ........................................ More praise for Sarah Adams' rom-coms, including The Cheat Sheet - the heartwarming friends-to-lovers romance that became a sensation on TikTok - and When in Rome. 'Sarah Adams' books are woven with pure sunshine and rainbows . . . It's everything you could want in a small town romance, along with a heaping dollop of her signature wit and sparkling charm' AMY LEA 'You can always count on a Sarah Adams rom-com to be equal parts funny, sweet, and swoony' SOPHIE SULLIVAN 'I just adored this story . . . I'm ready to eat up anything that Sarah Adams writes' 'A perfect mix of hilarious banter, comical situations, and sweet romance' 'This romance is brilliant! It is fast paced, laugh out loud and so cute!' 'A feel-good rom-com with everything you want in a romance!' <br><br> Autorid: Sarah Adams <br>

The feel-good romantic comedy hit! Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Sophie Ranald. Readers can't stop raving about The Prenup! 'Sweet, sassy, sparkling!' 'My absolute favourite' 'A perfect easy-reading, cheer-you-up, read' 'Lauren's books take you on a journey of love, laughter and unexpected twists' 'The sweetest and most amazing book' 'There are books that make you want to stay curled up until you finish them, and this is one of those' .................................................................... LOVE WASN'T PART OF THE DEAL FOR THIS MARRIAGE... My name is Charlotte Spencer and, ten years ago, I married my brother's best friend. I haven't seen him since. Charlotte Spencer grew up on the blue-blooded Upper East Side of Manhattan but she never wanted the sit-still-look-pretty future her parents dictated for her. Enter Colin Walsh, her brother's quiet, brooding, man-bun-sporting best friend, and with him a chance to escape. He's far from Charlotte's dream guy but they need each other for one thing: marriage. One courthouse wedding later, Charlotte's inheritance is hers to start a business in San Francisco and Irish-born Colin has a Green Card. Ten years later, Colin drops a bombshell: the terms of their prenup state that before either can file for divorce, they have to live under the same roof for three months. Suddenly this match made in practicality is about to take on whole new meaning... .................................................................... More raves for The Prenup! 'Layne does it again with this sexy, sassy romantic comedy with all the feels!' JENNIFER PROBST 'Utterly charming. With non-stop wit, this feel-good romance pays homage to the old-school rom-coms we all loved so much' RS GREY 'Layne's best work yet' RACHEL VAN DYKEN 'One beautifully written bundle of fun wit and real emotion' NOELLE ADAMS 'Lauren Layne's voice sparkles in The Prenup. With its sharp humor, easy banter and toe-curling sexual tension, it's the ultimate LL experience' JESSICA LEMMON Want more fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out all of Lauren's books! Don't miss: You, Again Made In Manhattan To Sir, With Love The Central Park Pact series Oxford series Wedding Belles series I Do, I Don't series Love, Unexpectedly series <br><br> Autorid: Lauren Layne <br>

Pride and Prejudice is the most popular of Austen's six remarkable novels. Full of crackling dialogue, it achieves the finest balance of comedy and reflection, liveliness and solemnity. While revealing the restrictive life of genteel women at the turn of the nineteenth century, it provides as the central consciousness the clever, witty, and flirtatious Elizabeth Bennet, arguably Austen's most alluring heroine. One of the great love stories of English literature, the novel has spawned countless films and fantasies. In its brilliant balance of psychological observation and social comedy, the original effortlessly survives its global exploitation. The novels Austen wrote later in life were more complex but, drafted when the author was close to her heroine's age of twenty, Pride and Prejudice remains her most vivacious and sparkling work. Prefaces and explanatory endnotes supplied by Janet Todd illuminate the cultural, historical and literary context, bringing Jane Austen's world to life. Pride and Prejudice is the most popular of Austen's six remarkable novels, achieving the finest balance of comedy and reflection, liveliness and solemnity. It is considered one of the great love stories of English literature. Explanatory endnotes illuminate the cultural, historical and literary context, bringing Jane Austen's world to life. <br><br> Autorid: Jane Austen, Janet Todd <br>

SHE MAY BE THE DAUGHTER OF A KING - BUT SHE STILL NEEDS TO FIND HER PRINCE . . . A headstrong princess is entangled in intrigue, politics, magic, and romance in this coming-of-age tale. - Its been twenty years since Finlay Ashowan, the fabled house witch of Daxaria, first cooked up supernatural hijinks in the castle at Austice. Since then, much has changed. The royal family has only just returned to the beloved city of Austice after nearly two decades. Peace has been established since the end of the war with Troivack, and the Crown Princess, Alina, is ready to pick the perfect nobleman to be her husband. But the princess's quest for her ideal match is proving rather difficult. Alina must manage expectations, flirtations and magical misadventures. All as she struggles to find her own place within her kingdom and understand the blossoming desires of her own heart . . . - Featuring delightful characters as well as the trademark charm, humor, and fantasy that made readers fall in love with the House Witch series, The Princess of Potential is a captivating standalone tale of courtly intrigue, slow-burn romance, and mystical adventure thats perfect for all ages. <br><br> Autorid: Delemhach, Emilie Nikota <br>

From Sunday Times and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Things We Never Got Over SOMEONE IS ABOUT TO GET BURNED... Fire Chief Lincoln Reed is known for his heroics in the fire department - and in the bedroom. Life is a never-ending good time. Until he meets Mackenzie O'Neil at the scene of an accident. Too bad she seems immune to flirty first responders . . . After experiencing severe burnout, Mack's temporary job as a small-town family physician is just what the doctor ordered. She'll learn to meditate. Sleep more. Maybe take up gardening. But Linc and his tattoos are very distracting. It's all naked fun and games until shadows from Mack's past find their way into her present. Can she ever escape them? And can Linc be her hero when she needs him the most? Readers LOVE Protecting What's Mine: 'Ohhhh this book is EVERYTHING... AMAZING... will have you reading through the night. My husband kept giving me strange looks because at one point I was gasping, laughing, and my hands pressed to my face crying.' Goodreads reviewer, 'SW DOUBLE OO to the NNNNNNNNN. Holy hot dogs are Doc Dreamy and Chief Sexy Pants H.O.T... Absolutely adored this book.' Goodreads reviewer, 'THEY ARE MY EVERYTHING. MY ENTIRE WORLD. I have never loved something more than I love these people.' Goodreads reviewer, 'Holy hotness! This book is hotter than a 5 alarm fire!... Linc is the book boyfriend that everyone will be fighting over for years to come!... 5 blazing stars!' Goodreads reviewer, '5 shooting stars! From the first heart-pounding chapter to the last sweet words, this book captured my attention, and my heart... exciting, funny, sweet, heart-pounding, and incredibly sexy! I loved going on the ride-along that is Protecting What's Mine!' Goodreads reviewer, 'PERFECT MATCH Loved the chemistry... all the feels. ' Goodreads reviewer, 'Loved it, loved it loved it... heart-grabbing... Hallelujah!!!... knocked it outta the park.' Goodreads reviewer, 'I loved this book. At 4% in I was good and hooked. I read it straight through, finishing it at 1:30 am. You definitely don't want to miss this book.' Goodreads reviewer, <br><br> Autorid: Lucy Score <br>

One night brings them together. Another night tears them apart.Grace Miles misses her easy friendship with Asher, but growing up means growing apart. And really, how could he fall for her when they spent their childhood getting muddy in the creek and splitting sticks of gum?But this summer, something feels different. If Grace didn't know better, she'd think Asher was flirting with her. Those dark eyes, hard body, and wicked smile make her insides swirl and her heart dare to hope for things she's convinced herself she'll never have.Falling for your best friend shouldn't be complicated, but for Asher Bailey, loving Grace is anything but simple. The road to romance isn't smooth thanks to his pack of wild brothers who are protective of the girl next door, a take-no-sass grandmother, a small town where gossip is a spectator sport, and a feud that spans generations.But Asher realizes his feelings are too big to ignore. Loving her isn't the risk. Losing her would be. And one night, one kiss, changes everything.Finally admitting their feelings is the beginning of their happily ever after. Until their fairy tale love story is tragically interrupted, and neither of them will ever be the same. Author's note: Lifelong soulmates, ridiculous pranks, brother shenanigans, and a feuding town. Protecting You is the Bailey Brothers series origin story. Be there when it begins and fall in love with this wild band of unruly brothers. The series is meant to be read in order, and Grace and Asher's story concludes in Fighting for Us.

Despite being unanimously projected to go first overall in the upcoming NHL Draft, Noah Anderson wants nothing more than to get the Draft over with so he can escape his dad's unrelenting criticism and establish himself outside the rivalry he's never tried to fuel.Alex Valencia can handle getting picked second after a guy touted as the next Gretzky-but he can't wrap his head around the fact that Noah is the one friend he can't make.When the draft lottery all but guarantees they'll play for rival teams, Alex accidentally walks them right into a loser-buys dinner competition, ensuring their relationship remains a point of interest long after the season begins.Opposites in so many ways, neither Alex nor Noah expect a relationship built on the begrudging acceptance of a challenge made on live television to become so deeply important to them. But as the line between chirping and flirting blurs, they both must decide how much they're willing to sacrifice to play in the NHL.

Things I didn't have on this year's bingo card -- marrying the hotshot new hockey player one night in Vegas.But the team captain dared us to say I do. And I'm the kind of girl who doesn't back down. Especially when the team captain starts flirting with me too right after the ceremony.Maybe they both want to kiss the bride?Come to think of it, that's not such a bad idea. Soon, one dare leads to another and I'm saying puck yes to both players sharing me on my wedding night.In the morning, when hubby and I are happily on our way to untie the knot, the team owner spots our rings and invites the new it couple to attend her upcoming charity golf tournament.Oops.Looks like I have to fake it as Mrs. Hockey for the rest of the season. There's only one problem.Both guys want more of me.And pretty soon as I spend my nights with both of them I've got a bigger problem - I'm falling for my fake husband and my secret boyfriend at the same time.Puck Yes is a standalone hockey, fake marriage, neighbors-to-lovers, spicy workplace MFM romance with a guaranteed why-choose style HEA! No swords cross. This story is perfect for fans of spicy hockey romance!

What happens when a shy virgin raised in purity culture asks her gorgeous, player best friend to take her V-card?I've been in love with Cole Walker since the first day he walked into class and sat beside me. Who could blame me? Six foot five, gorgeous, and a sweetheart to boot. He's charming enough to get any girl he wants.The plan was to make him fall in love with me, get married, and give him all my firsts.Too bad he's never once looked at me that way. I don't know how to flirt, and I've been stuck in the friend-zone for years.I'm 21 now. And this summer, I'm going to ask him to take my V-card with no strings attached.But when I tell Cole my request, his reaction is not what I expect. He's furious and over-the-top protective. He won't touch me, but apparently no one else can either. It doesn't make any sense.Until we share a kiss that makes the world stand still, and I begin to wonder...maybe I've misread him all along.

The first anthology of its kind in Wales, which finally sheds light on a largely hidden queer cultural history with the careful selection of over 40 short stories (1837-2018) including work by John Sam Jones, Sian James, Rhys Davies, Deborah Kay Davies, Aled Islwyn, and Kate North. New translations of Kate Roberts, Mihangel Morgan, Jane Edwards, Pennar Davies and Dylan Huw make available their compelling stories for the first time to a non-Welsh speaking readership. An accessible but scholarly introduction places the writers and their stories in their historical and literary contexts. In these stories gender refuses to be fixed: a dashing travelling companion is not quite who he seems in the intimate darkness of a mail coach, a girl on the cusp of adulthood gamely takes her father's place as head of the house, and an actor and patron are caught up in dangerous game-playing. In the more fantastical tales there are talking rats, flirtations with fascism, and escape from a post-virus 'utopia'. These are stories of sexual awakening, coming out and redefining one's place in the world. Release and a certain heady license may be found in the distant cities of Europe or north Africa, but the stories are for the most part located in familiar Welsh settings - a schoolroom, a provincial town, a mining village, a tourist resort, a sacred island. The intensity of desire, whether overt, playful, or coded, makes this a rich and often surprising collection that reimagines what being queer and Welsh has meant in different times and places. <br><br> Autorid: Kirsti Bohata, Mihangel Morgan, Huw Osborne <br>

ONE STORY. TWO EXES. CAN THEY CHANGE THEIR ENDING? Such a fun, romantic read Beth OLeary This book melted my stone cold heart Jendella Benson Temi and Wale meet in London. They flirt, date, meet each other's friends. Then they break up. And Wale goes on a reality dating show. Instead of giving in to heartbreak, Temi throws herself into her dream: writing. She's within touching distance of a book deal that would solve all her problems. But publishers keep passing on her novel and bills still have to be paid. So, when the opportunity to ghost-write a celebrity memoir arises, Temi accepts. And, of course, the celebrity turns out to be Wale... Will Temi and Wale repeat the patterns of their past? Or can they write a whole new story? ---- Praise for Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? The spiritual heir to Bridget Jones's Diary Emily Henry A warm, witty and joyful novel Lauren Ho A delightful romantic comedy that refuses to play by the genre's rules PopSugar A witty millennial novel is about love, life and London Evening Standard A pinch of Bridget Jones, a dash of Queenie and a large glug of incredibly relatable situations Stylist Loves <br><br> Autorid: Lizzie Damilola Blackburn <br>

In this “fast-paced, juicy read full of flirtation, danger, and lies” (Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author), a single mom goes undercover to investigate a host of disturbing secrets held by the leaders of a local suburban parent-school association, including embezzlement, bribery, adultery, and murder—by the bestselling author of Wish You Were Gone. Paige Lancaster, single mom and prodigal daughter, has returned to the East Coast from her prestigious, well-paid job in Los Angeles, writing for the smartest detective series on television. Something terrible happened to her back in Hollywood. Okay, two terrible things, one featuring a misplaced tire iron—and now she’s broke, homeless, and living with her widowed mother and eight-year-old daughter, Izzy, in her Connecticut hometown. Paige needs to buckle down and find a new writing gig but first, she meets the movers and shakers of Izzy’s school’s Parent Booster Association, run by the intimidatingly gorgeous Ainsley Anderson, who just happens to be married to Paige’s old high school flame, John. Then she shows up at the annual Parents and Pinot fundraiser, held at Ainsley and John’s dazzling mansion, where she’s caught in a compromising position with John, accidentally destroys the guest bathroom, overhears an incriminating conversation, and discovers that her purse has gone missing. And later that night, Ainsley turns up dead at the bottom of her own driveway. Did she fall? Or was she pushed? Paige may have only written about detectives, but she is convinced she can handle a little undercover sleuthing. After all, it’ll give her an excuse to spend more time with John. Still, she can’t help but wonder: could he be capable of murder? Or could one of the PBA members have planned a dastardly crime to reach the top? But the most important question of all: will Paige ever get her life back on track? <br><br> Autorid: Kieran To Be Confirmed <br>

'If you've been waiting for someone to close the gap on social distancing, to capture the furtive problems of social media, to make you laugh at your own alienation, to wrap your mind around the narcissism of small differences, then Calder is your new best friend, and his debut collection is the must-read book of the year.' Andrew O'Hagan Julia has landed a fresh start as a chef at an up-and-coming city restaurant. Her ex-boyfriend, Nick, is flirting with sobriety and nobody else. Life should have started to take shape by now, but instead they're trying to make new versions of themselves, searching for a good answer to the question: 'What do you do?' 'An exhilarating and beautiful book by an extraordinarily gifted writer.' Sally Rooney 'Remarkably fresh . . . Calder's writing achieves that rare thing of capturing how it feels to be young.' Esquire <br><br> Autorid: Jem Calder <br>

A marriage of convenience threatens to go off track in Ride with Me, a steamy Formula 1 romance filled with flirty banter. From Simone Soltani, author of Cross the Line. 'A slow burn that will get your heart racing' Alicia Thompson, bestselling author of The Art of Catching Feelings Stella Baldwin thought her life couldnt get worse. Being left at the altar was bad enough, and the drunken rant she posted to her half a million social media followers in the aftermath was the cherry on top. But having to show up at her cousins bachelorette party in Las Vegas barely two weeks later feels like a cruel joke. Thomas Maxwell-Brown is just looking for a good time. With his aristocratic familys expectations pressing down, his career as a Formula 1 driver threatened by fresh talent, and a new reputation as the most hated man on the grid, he needs a break to clear his head. And what better way to decompress than with a stag party in Vegas? Stella isnt the woman Thomas expects to meet that night. And Thomas isnt the man Stella expects to wake up next to in the morning with a ring on her finger. Staying married might be the perfect solution to all their problems, even if it is a little wild. Sometimes, what happens in Vegas doesnt need to stay there . . . 'Exhilarating, fun and impossible to put down!' Stephanie Archer, author of the Vancouver Storm series <br><br> Autorid: Simone Soltani <br>

During the Spanish Civil War, the River Jarama was the scene of a bloody, month-long battle, which ended in a stalemate. The Republicans suffered about 25,000 casualties and the Nationalists 20,000. In the novel, set nearly twenty years later, the Jarama has become a favourite picnic spot for those wanting to escape the Madrid heat. The novel describes one boiling hot day in August. Various groups of people from Madrid - young and old, married and single - have gone down to the River Jarama to swim and to picnic. During the course of the day, they talk, flirt, get drunk, argue and, mostly, make their peace, and the novel carries the reader effortlessly from conversation to conversation, allowing us to eavesdrop on the characters' very ordinary and profoundly recognisable lives. <br><br> Autorid: Rafael Sanchez Ferlosio, Margaret Jull Costa <br>

'Spenser's back with a vengeance' Best Thriller Books Spenser investigates a case that hits dangerously close to home in this latest installment of Robert B. Parker's beloved series. Spenser is waiting out the latest Boston snowstorm when he gets word that Rita Fiore has been shot. Rita's always been a tricky one: flirting with Spenser for years, she's an ever-present figure that transcends friendship in Spenser's circle. But at the end of the day, Rita is family. And family will always be protected. Both a pitbull in the courtroom and provocateur outside it, Rita is no stranger to controversy. But as one of the city's toughest lawyers, Spenser knows that there's no short list of suspects who might want to enact revenge. With Rita's life hanging in the balance, it's up to him to get to the bottom of things, even if it means unearthing some unsavory secrets that might just lead him into an age-old game of lies and deceit. <br><br> Autorid: Mike Lupica, Robert B Parker <br>

The Rom Com Cookbook lets you "have what she's having" and so much more when you dish up your favorite rom-com movie moments with recipes inspired by Crazy Rich Asians, The Wedding Planner, Legally Blonde, Bridesmaids, Love Actually, The Princess Bride, and many, many more. Featuring meat-cute meals and meet-cute moments from over 50 films that you can share with friends, rivals, crushes, and unrequited lovers.Inspired by some of the greatest romantic comedies of all time, The Rom Com Cookbook brings you closer to your favorite movie moments with “meat cute” dishes, cocktail hour delights, the morning after breakfasts, long-term relationship entrees, break-up desserts, and holiday-inspired recipes. Perfect for dinner dates and movie marathons, this light-hearted, yet sassy, cookbook features easy-to-follow recipes even if you’re a klutz in the kitchen. With ingredients found at your local grocery store, and notes for altering recipes for various dietary restrictions, these dishes are the perfect way to turn enemies into lovers! Bring your most cherished rom-coms into the kitchen with the beautiful food photography and original illustrations that bring a fresh take on scenes from your favorite films! FILM TO TABLE: Create Macadamia Nut Pancakes (50 First Dates), Moonstruck Eggs (Moonstruck), Nigel’s Brie (10 Things I Hate About You), Blue Soup (Bridget Jones’s Diary), Guilt-Free Pizza Margherita (Eat Pray Love), Cher-Proof Cookie Log (Clueless), Sam’s Birthday Cake (Sixteen Candles), Thirty, Flirty, & Thriving Daiquiri (13 Going on 30), and many, many more delicious recipes! FALL IN LOVE: Featuring fabulous food photography that brings your favorite movie scenes right into your home and onto your dining room table! KITCHEN COMFORTS: Author Tara Theoharis creates approachable, easy-to-follow recipes for all skill-levels. Enter the kitchen with a fellow rom-com fan—Theoharis begins each recipe with an introduction to set the stage before you set the table . . . or the TV tray. <br><br> Autorid: Tara Theoharis <br>

"Joy is in love with Malcolm. Malcolm wants to date Summer. Summer is in love with love. And Fox is Summer's ex-boyfriend. Thirty, flirty, and asexual, Joy is secretly in love with her best friend, Malcolm, but she's never been brave enough to say so. When he unexpectedly announces that he's met the love of his life-and no, it's not Joy-she's heartbroken. Malcolm invites her on a weekend getaway, and Joy decides it's her last chance to show him exactly what he's overlooking. But maybe Joy is the one missing something...or someone...and his name is Fox. Fox sees a kindred spirit in Joy-and decides to help her. He proposes they pretend to fall for each other on the weekend trip to make Malcolm jealous. But spending time with Fox shows Joy what it's like tonot be the third wheel, and there's no mistaking the way he makes her feel. Could Fox be the romantic partner she's always deserved?"-- One of Buzzfeed's Most Anticipated LGBTQ Reads of 2022!Joy is in love with Malcolm. But Malcolm really likes Summer. Summer is in love with love. And Fox is Summer&rsquo;s ex-boyfriend. Thirty, flirty, and asexual Joy is secretly in love with her best friend Malcolm, but she&rsquo;s never been brave enough to say so. When he unexpectedly announces that he's met the love of his life&mdash;and no, it's not Joy&mdash;she's heartbroken. Malcolm invites her on a weekend getaway, and Joy decides it&rsquo;s her last chance to show him exactly what he&rsquo;s overlooking. But maybe Joy is the one missing something&hellip;or someone&hellip;and his name is Fox. Fox sees a kindred spirit in Joy&mdash;and decides to help her. He proposes they pretend to fall for each other on the weekend trip to make Malcolm jealous. But spending time with Fox shows Joy what it&rsquo;s like to not be the third wheel, and there&rsquo;s no mistaking the way he makes her feel. Could Fox be the romantic partner she&rsquo;s always deserved? <br><br> Autorid: Claire Kann <br>

Escape to Rome with this sparkling summer romance! 'Art, history, intrigue, travel and romance - this book has it all . . . an immersive and intriguing romance - utterly captivating' SANDY BARKER 'I loved, loved, loved this story!! I quite honestly couldn't put it down' reader review 'A really lovely read - and one I'd certainly recommend to all' reader review 'An absolutely delightful and heartwarming summer read!' reader review 'Loved loved loved this book, a bright summery summer in Rome!' reader review 'I absolutely loved this book . . . the best of escapist romance' reader review 'A clever, sweeping, dual-timeline romance that will absolutely keep you guessing! . . . can't wait for more from this talented author' reader review Kate Harper has always loved the painting that has hung in her parents' dining room for years, never suspecting that it is worth a fortune. When her art dealer boyfriend cheats her family out of the proceeds of the painting's sale, she is left devastated and alone. Kate discovers that two hundred years ago, the girl in the painting, Charlotte Browne, ran off to Rome with the artist who painted her portrait, but her eventual fate is unknown. Hoping to uncover the mystery of what happened to Charlotte, Kate seizes the chance of a summer job in Rome, where she strikes up a friendship with Jamie Taylor, an English artist. As they explore the city and start to piece together the surprising secrets of Charlotte's life, Kate finds herself wondering if a summer in Rome can mend a broken heart... This charming, summery romance is perfect for fans of Sue Moorcroft and Miranda Dickinson. Raves for Lynne Shelby: 'A wonderful fresh new talent' Katie Fforde 'Delightful!' Jane Wenham-Jones 'A genuinely witty and original romance I loved it!' Woman Magazine 'A beautiful story that you will not be able to part with, this is a definite must read' NetGalley reviewer 'Gold-plated romantic escapism at its finest! . . . A fun, flirty and feel-good romantic read that is simply delightful. An irresistible page-turner sprinkled with humour, warmth, wit and a whole lot of heart . . . pure magic from start to finish' NetGalley reviewer 'This book is the perfect summer beach read or to snuggle in under a blanket in winter and dream of Greek Islands and love' NetGalley reviewer <br><br> Autorid: Lynne Shelby <br>

Please do not order before the publication date to avoid getting the wrong version of the book.Kids make choices, Adults make love.--Rose and RenaissanceCool and alpha to his core, playboy Xia Xiqing has everyone fooled with that angelic face of his, but he just had to give the game away in front of his idol and reveal his true colors⁠-and so Xia Xiqing's first encounter with his idol backfired on him and ruined his chances.Xia Xiqing: I like you a lot.Zhou Ziheng: stay-away-from-me.jpgHowever, Xia Xiqing beautiful face appearing for just three seconds in the audience of a press conference leads to his debut as Zhou Ziheng's foremost fan, and he, together with his idol, gets on the trending list, gets on a reality show, and gets on... That's right, it's exactly as you think.But it's not quite what Xia Xiqing thinks it to be.At first, he think he's hooked up with the unrivaled alpha of the entertainment industry, but it's only after he strips away the latter's public persona that he finds out that Zhou Ziheng is a naive and innocent tsundere. He thought he has gotten an "I bedded my idol" script, but in the end, it turns out to be a script of "my idol bedded me."How... stimulating. *lights up cigarette*Xia Xiqing: I thought you didn't like me at all. What's with all this hugging and clinging?Zhou Ziheng: Well, I take it back.Xia Xiqing goes idol-chasing at a public event just once, and it results both in him going viral and also in everything immediately backfiring on him as his true colors get revealed to his idol, thus belying his angelic appearance. After his overnight explosion of fame, Xia Xiqing and his idol, Zhou Ziheng, end up on an escape room reality show together, going head-to-head in an intense game of wits and accepting each other's true selves as they go through this game within a game. Behind the push and pull of flirting and refusing to be seduced are the myriad warnings of changed minds and reluctant enjoyment. This story is set in the entertainment industry, and a big highlight of the narrative is the brain-melting script of the reality program, full of problem-solving and suspenseful challenges. Both protagonists hide behind many masks, wearing public personas that contradict their true selves, which results in satisfyingly tense interactions between the two of them. Family backgrounds and dependent personalities are explored in this novel, as well as the emotional relationship between the savior and the one who is saved. The narrative is immersed common knowledge from both academic STEM disciplines and fine arts disciplines, using ascetic physics principles to express emotions and displaying in full the unique romance that arises from the confluence of science and art.

Please do not order before the publication date to avoid getting the wrong version of the book.Kids make choices, Adults make love.--Rose and RenaissanceCool and alpha to his core, playboy Xia Xiqing has everyone fooled with that angelic face of his, but he just had to give the game away in front of his idol and reveal his true colors⁠-and so Xia Xiqing's first encounter with his idol backfired on him and ruined his chances.Xia Xiqing: I like you a lot.Zhou Ziheng: stay-away-from-me.jpgHowever, Xia Xiqing beautiful face appearing for just three seconds in the audience of a press conference leads to his debut as Zhou Ziheng's foremost fan, and he, together with his idol, gets on the trending list, gets on a reality show, and gets on... That's right, it's exactly as you think.But it's not quite what Xia Xiqing thinks it to be.At first, he think he's hooked up with the unrivaled alpha of the entertainment industry, but it's only after he strips away the latter's public persona that he finds out that Zhou Ziheng is a naive and innocent tsundere. He thought he has gotten an "I bedded my idol" script, but in the end, it turns out to be a script of "my idol bedded me."How... stimulating. *lights up cigarette*Xia Xiqing: I thought you didn't like me at all. What's with all this hugging and clinging?Zhou Ziheng: Well, I take it back.Xia Xiqing goes idol-chasing at a public event just once, and it results both in him going viral and also in everything immediately backfiring on him as his true colors get revealed to his idol, thus belying his angelic appearance. After his overnight explosion of fame, Xia Xiqing and his idol, Zhou Ziheng, end up on an escape room reality show together, going head-to-head in an intense game of wits and accepting each other's true selves as they go through this game within a game. Behind the push and pull of flirting and refusing to be seduced are the myriad warnings of changed minds and reluctant enjoyment. This story is set in the entertainment industry, and a big highlight of the narrative is the brain-melting script of the reality program, full of problem-solving and suspenseful challenges. Both protagonists hide behind many masks, wearing public personas that contradict their true selves, which results in satisfyingly tense interactions between the two of them. Family backgrounds and dependent personalities are explored in this novel, as well as the emotional relationship between the savior and the one who is saved. The narrative is immersed common knowledge from both academic STEM disciplines and fine arts disciplines, using ascetic physics principles to express emotions and displaying in full the unique romance that arises from the confluence of science and art.

Please do not order before the publication date to avoid getting the wrong version of the book.Kids make choices, Adults make love.--Rose and RenaissanceCool and alpha to his core, playboy Xia Xiqing has everyone fooled with that angelic face of his, but he just had to give the game away in front of his idol and reveal his true colors⁠-and so Xia Xiqing's first encounter with his idol backfired on him and ruined his chances.Xia Xiqing: I like you a lot.Zhou Ziheng: stay-away-from-me.jpgHowever, Xia Xiqing beautiful face appearing for just three seconds in the audience of a press conference leads to his debut as Zhou Ziheng's foremost fan, and he, together with his idol, gets on the trending list, gets on a reality show, and gets on... That's right, it's exactly as you think.But it's not quite what Xia Xiqing thinks it to be.At first, he think he's hooked up with the unrivaled alpha of the entertainment industry, but it's only after he strips away the latter's public persona that he finds out that Zhou Ziheng is a naive and innocent tsundere. He thought he has gotten an "I bedded my idol" script, but in the end, it turns out to be a script of "my idol bedded me."How... stimulating. *lights up cigarette*Xia Xiqing: I thought you didn't like me at all. What's with all this hugging and clinging?Zhou Ziheng: Well, I take it back.Xia Xiqing goes idol-chasing at a public event just once, and it results both in him going viral and also in everything immediately backfiring on him as his true colors get revealed to his idol, thus belying his angelic appearance. After his overnight explosion of fame, Xia Xiqing and his idol, Zhou Ziheng, end up on an escape room reality show together, going head-to-head in an intense game of wits and accepting each other's true selves as they go through this game within a game. Behind the push and pull of flirting and refusing to be seduced are the myriad warnings of changed minds and reluctant enjoyment. This story is set in the entertainment industry, and a big highlight of the narrative is the brain-melting script of the reality program, full of problem-solving and suspenseful challenges. Both protagonists hide behind many masks, wearing public personas that contradict their true selves, which results in satisfyingly tense interactions between the two of them. Family backgrounds and dependent personalities are explored in this novel, as well as the emotional relationship between the savior and the one who is saved. The narrative is immersed common knowledge from both academic STEM disciplines and fine arts disciplines, using ascetic physics principles to express emotions and displaying in full the unique romance that arises from the confluence of science and art.

Please do not order before the publication date to avoid getting the wrong version of the book.Kids make choices, Adults make love.--Rose and RenaissanceCool and alpha to his core, playboy Xia Xiqing has everyone fooled with that angelic face of his, but he just had to give the game away in front of his idol and reveal his true colors⁠-and so Xia Xiqing's first encounter with his idol backfired on him and ruined his chances.Xia Xiqing: I like you a lot.Zhou Ziheng: stay-away-from-me.jpgHowever, Xia Xiqing beautiful face appearing for just three seconds in the audience of a press conference leads to his debut as Zhou Ziheng's foremost fan, and he, together with his idol, gets on the trending list, gets on a reality show, and gets on... That's right, it's exactly as you think.But it's not quite what Xia Xiqing thinks it to be.At first, he think he's hooked up with the unrivaled alpha of the entertainment industry, but it's only after he strips away the latter's public persona that he finds out that Zhou Ziheng is a naive and innocent tsundere. He thought he has gotten an "I bedded my idol" script, but in the end, it turns out to be a script of "my idol bedded me."How... stimulating. *lights up cigarette*Xia Xiqing: I thought you didn't like me at all. What's with all this hugging and clinging?Zhou Ziheng: Well, I take it back.Xia Xiqing goes idol-chasing at a public event just once, and it results both in him going viral and also in everything immediately backfiring on him as his true colors get revealed to his idol, thus belying his angelic appearance. After his overnight explosion of fame, Xia Xiqing and his idol, Zhou Ziheng, end up on an escape room reality show together, going head-to-head in an intense game of wits and accepting each other's true selves as they go through this game within a game. Behind the push and pull of flirting and refusing to be seduced are the myriad warnings of changed minds and reluctant enjoyment. This story is set in the entertainment industry, and a big highlight of the narrative is the brain-melting script of the reality program, full of problem-solving and suspenseful challenges. Both protagonists hide behind many masks, wearing public personas that contradict their true selves, which results in satisfyingly tense interactions between the two of them. Family backgrounds and dependent personalities are explored in this novel, as well as the emotional relationship between the savior and the one who is saved. The narrative is immersed common knowledge from both academic STEM disciplines and fine arts disciplines, using ascetic physics principles to express emotions and displaying in full the unique romance that arises from the confluence of science and art.

Reese Witherspoon, Oprah and Roxane Gay LOVE her! Readers love her! Have you discovered New York Times bestseller and Reese's Book Club pick Jasmine Guillory yet? 'The queen of contemporary romance' Oprah Mag 'She writes the sexiest and smartest romances' Red Magazine 'Just as essential to a good summer holiday as SPF' Grazia 'Jasmine has done it again. A fun, engaging, light romance' 'The loveliest little snack from the talented Jasmine Guillory' 'Like a Hallmark movie in book form' ............................................................ IT'S THE CHRISTMAS ROMANCE YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS! When Vivian Forest gets the chance to tag along on her daughter Maddie's work trip to England to style a member of the royal family, she can't refuse. She's excited to spend the holidays taking in the magnificent British sights, but what she doesn't expect is to become instantly attracted to a certain private secretary, his charming accent and unyielding formality. Malcolm Hudson has never given a personal, private tour in his time with the royals - until now. Intrigued by Vivian, he finds himself making excuses just to spend time with her. Soon, flirtatious banter, results in a kiss under the mistletoe sure to keep the frostiest winter chill at bay. With Vivian's return to the US fast approaching, she and Malcolm will have to decide if this is simply a holiday romance or a love affair to change their lives. ............................................................ PERFECT FOR FANS OF EMILY HENRY, CHRISTINA LAUREN AND TESSA BAILEY! 'A charming, warm, sexy gem' ROXANE GAY 'The undisputed queen of the modern-day romance' Vogue 'Juicy yet meaningful, like every Guillory classic' Elle 'Steamy and swoonworthy' PopSugar 'When Jasmine Guillory comes out with a book, buy it' Refinery29 If you love this, be sure to check out all of Jasmine's smart and sexy rom-coms: The Wedding Date The Proposal The Wedding Party Royal Holiday Party of Two While We Were Dating Drunk on Love <br><br> Autorid: Jasmine Guillory <br>

'(A] bright, beautiful, and absolutely addictive read.' NetGalley reviewer No one said fake dating was going to be easy Two weeks ago, Lexi OReilly had her perfect job. Today, shes being fired for seeing something she shouldnt have. With a social media scandal waiting to drop, all she wants is to disappear until the storm has passed. Enter Tristan Martinelli, her brothers best friend and oceanographer. With a deadline looming for his upcoming tv series, Tristan has run out of footage, money, and sponsorships to finish his series. All he wants is to wrap up his lifes work and meet his deadline. When the perfect job presents itself a three-month stint at an exclusive private island resort with some of the best-preserved reefs in the world, where Lexi will run the hotel, and Tristan the dive centre the only snag is that they must be a couple to apply. Despite knowing how she feels about Tristan, they make a deal to fake being engaged to apply for the job. Surely pretending to be in love with the man youre already in love with should be easy, right? What to expect when the rules dont apply Brothers best friend Fake dating Forced Proximity Remote island location Spicy See why readers love Rules Don't Apply in Paradise 'This is a five-star romantic escape that checks every box. It is flirty, emotional, spicy, and filled with the kind of warmth that leaves you smiling long after the last page.' 'I devoured the book in one sitting because I just had to know what happened next.' 'Need a splash of summer to chase away those cold, gloomy winter days? ???? Then this is the book youll want on your January TBR!' 'The end was super unexpected and I was on my toes wanting to know what happened! I couldn't read it fast enough.' 'Sophia writes amazing love stories that have you feeling all the emotions and leaves you feeling warm, fuzzy and happy that the characters get their happily ever after.' 'This was a fun, breezy, read, perfect escapism vibes.' 'Loved the plot and the storytelling and relatable, likable characters. Loved every single second reading it.' 'What an exciting read, the tension and the banter were perfect!' <br><br> Autorid: Sophia Karlson <br>

A high school romcom with laughs and fanservice featuring a flirty girl and a clueless guy!Makoto is a laidback teen who just wants to keep his head down and get through high school. His busty best friend Sakurai, however, is constantly pulling him into one shenanigan after another! Not only that, but she's always teasing him in provocative ways. Sure, Makoto's noticed that his friend has gotten super flirty, but that doesn't mean she "likes" him, right? Right? <br><br> Autorid: Akinosora <br>

A contemporary classic from one of Latin America's most exciting young writers 'A stunning vibrant maximalist whirlwind of a novel. Oloixarac's wit and ambition are evident on every page' Hari Kunzru Buenos Aires. The mysterious narrator, a student at the School of Philosophy, stalks a middle-aged professor, desperate to reveal that she alone understands his theories. Unable to earn his affection, she instead seduces a former guerilla and toys with him, blurring the lines between prey and predator. At the same university, bored student Kamtchowsky and her boyfriend Pabst's intellectual and sexual misadventures take them through the underground scene of Buenos Aires as they dabble in ketamine, group sex, video games and pornography. And in 1917 Africa, a Dutch anthropologist named Johan van Vliet theorises the development of beast into man, and humanity's longstanding flirtation with beastly acts. Climaxing with an Internet hack that catalogues historical violence, devastation and atrocity throughout the centuries, Savage Theories is a kaleidoscopic collage that is spellbinding, strange and ground-breaking. 'An exuberant blend of political satire and sexual picaresque. This book rewards total immersion: Come for the inevitable Borges allusions, stay for the wild ride' New York Times <br><br> Autorid: Pola Oloixarac <br>

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Pretty sure Jessica Peterson has ruined all men for me because these Rivers men are something else!' Reader review 'The romance in this one is literally on FIRE' Reader review 'Each book in this series just keeps getting better, and Sawyer? It took me out. I am unwell. I am feral. I am OBSESSED' Reader review Will he rope the moon for her? Or is her heart destined to be trampled all over again? As a divorced single mom, Ava Bartlett has zero interest in flirting with guys on a rare weekend away. She just wants to have fun and listen to live music at a honky-tonk. Then she literally stumbles into the most gorgeous guy ever on the dance floor and those plans go up in smoke. Growing up on the barrel racing circuit, Ava's seen her fair share of handsome cowboys. But Sawyer Rivers, with his thick moustache, tattoos and a very filthy mouth, is hot as hell. Needless to say, they end up naked in his swanky hotel room. And the way Sawyer treats her like a queen? A girl could get used to that kind of adoration. Good thing he'll only be a one-night stand Ava can look back on with a smile. She's rebuilding her life from scratch, and she needs to focus on her three-year-old daughter and the dream job she just landed. Imagine her surprise, then, when she moves to Hartsville and runs into a familiar tattooed cowboy with an adorable daughter of his own . . . Sawyer wants more than the occasional playdate between their girls, and the closer they become, the more determined this sexy single dad is to keep her forever. Ava's falling for Sawyer, but she's been down this road before. Can she ever truly trust a cowboy like him? Dirty dancing leads to a chance at forever in Sawyer, the third standalone cowboy romance in the sizzling and utterly addictive Lucky River Ranch series from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jessica Peterson, perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Lyla Sage. ???????????? Tropes galore Found family Single mum x Single dad Protective MMC He falls first and hard Hot one night stand to lovers Opposites attract Small-town romance 'Who did this to you?' All types of riding ???????????? Readers cannot get enough of Sawyer Rivers . . . 'I didn't think I could love another Rivers brother more than Cash and Wyatt but Sawyer proved me wrong. He was an absolute dream. My number 1 of the bunch so far . . . The spice was spicing! Chef's kiss!' 'WOW and just WOW!!! I could not put this book down . . . This man has me swooning and kicking my feet' 'Ok, Daddy Sawyer, you got me wrapped around your little finger . . . My ovaries are still rattling away over this man' 'Holy hot cowboy . . . SAWYER you filthy, filthy man, I LOVE YOU. Seriously, he is everything. Every time I read a book in this series, I fall in love again' 'The cowboys of River Ranch have the sweetest, most gentlemanly behaviour in public... but boy, are they little freaks in the sheets and Sawyer is no different. He's definitely got the mouth of a cowboy and knows how to use it and Ava, being a barrel rider, definitely knows how to ride.' 'I too would body slam myself into Sawyer at a bar. Hell, who am I kidding? I'd throw myself off a cliff if he looked my way. The chemistry? Call the f'in fire department. It was OFF THE CHARTS' 'Ya'll, Jessica did it again. Queen of cowboys!' 'WOW! Jessica does it again. I'm BLOWN AWAY with this book. Sawyer is absolutely the PERFECT male specimen' <br><br> Autorid: Jessica Peterson <br>

Subconscious and psychologically proven methods to attract others, spark chemistry, and create affection and love.There is a definitive science to attraction, and it turns out we've been doing it wrong the entire time. This book is your textbook and field manual for (1) how to flirt better, (2) have better sex, and (3) plant the seeds of romantic love in whomever you want.Understand the instinctual and evolutionary triggers of attraction.The Science of Attraction (2nd Edition) is an in-depth look at human attraction and what draws people together. It dives into peer-reviewed research, combined with the insightful and straightforward observations of a renowned dating coach - Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and acclaimed speaker and coach. Together, this book is the ultimate guide to inform, diagnose, and recommend highly actionable steps to take your dating life to the next level. No tricks, no manipulation; only getting inside the human psyche.Find the shortcuts to powerful chemistry.Too often, we rely on our own experiences with a sample size of one, or advice from friends that are perpetually single. There's a better way - looking at the research and evidence about what we really want, not what we think we want. You'll learn why we like who we like, and what to do about it.Predict people's responses as a matter of psychology.•How to attract from first sight and first touch.•How evolutionary types of attraction are still highly relevant.•How to win the chase.•Flirting styles, methods, and sequences proven to work.•How to trigger love by not focusing on it.•How to know exactly what you want in a partner.•How to have fulfilling sex - vanilla and kinky.Take control of your love life and an authentic and genuine way.

Welcome back to The Indigo Lounge, the scandalously sexy sky-high playground where anything can happen...Flirty, dirty and utterly decadent, Seven Night Stopover is the perfect next read for fans of Sadie Kincaid, Jodi Ellen Malpa, Sylvia Day, Navessa Allen and S.T Abby Sinfully sexy venture capitalist, Noah King - a man with a haunted past and dark cravings - is a short fuse away from being consumed by his needs. When his desires propel him to the Indigo Lounge, there's only one course of action - unleash his innermost hunger or lose his mind. Leia Michaels has spent the last five years trying to find her way out of a shattered labyrinth of pain and tragedy. In a daring move, she takes a chance on a sizzling adventure aboard the infamous Indigo Lounge. Within seconds of meeting on the luxury, decadent adults-only jet, they realize they're better off apart...but their chemistry defies logic and their needs have gone far too long unanswered. Seven Nights. Seven Highs. He will strip away her inhibitions and show her that edgy existence between pleasure and pain. Will she survive his dark secrets and risk revealing her own, or will her world spiral out of control? Praise for Zara Cox: '5 stars 5 stars - no question!' Reader Review '5 Amazing Hot Stars!!!' Reader Review 'Volcanic -- Hot, unpredictable, explosive.' Reader review <br><br> Autorid: Zara Cox <br>

Welcome back to The Indigo Lounge, the scandalously sexy sky-high playground where anything can happen...Flirty, dirty and utterly decadent, Seven Night Stopover is the perfect next read for fans of Sadie Kincaid, Jodi Ellen Malpa, Sylvia Day, Navessa Allen and S.T Abby Sinfully sexy venture capitalist, Noah King - a man with a haunted past and dark cravings - is a short fuse away from being consumed by his needs. When his desires propel him to the Indigo Lounge, there's only one course of action - unleash his innermost hunger or lose his mind. Leia Michaels has spent the last five years trying to find her way out of a shattered labyrinth of pain and tragedy. In a daring move, she takes a chance on a sizzling adventure aboard the infamous Indigo Lounge. Within seconds of meeting on the luxury, decadent adults-only jet, they realize they're better off apart...but their chemistry defies logic and their needs have gone far too long unanswered. Seven Nights. Seven Highs. He will strip away her inhibitions and show her that edgy existence between pleasure and pain. Will she survive his dark secrets and risk revealing her own, or will her world spiral out of control? Praise for Zara Cox: '5 stars 5 stars - no question!' Reader Review '5 Amazing Hot Stars!!!' Reader Review 'Volcanic -- Hot, unpredictable, explosive.' Reader review <br><br> Autorid: Zara Cox <br>

A fan's resource for the award-winning cable television program features information about the show's actors, producers, costume designers, and sets, and provides summaries of each season and interviews with the cast. A fan's resource to the award-winning cable television show features information about the show's actors, producers, costume designers, sets, and production offices and provides original interviews with each of the cast members. Reprint. 75,000 first printing. (An HBO comedy series, starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon, & Kristin Davis) (Performing Arts) After six wildly successful and critically acclaimed season, HBO's Sex and the City lowered its curtain with an extraordinary finale befitting its remarkable run. Now Sex and the City, the first true comedy about sex and love from a female point of view (and the show that made cosmopolitans and designer shoes part of every single woman's night out), lives on in this luscious, uniquely entertaining, and one-of-a-kind book. Sex and the City: Kiss and Tell, the official companion book, celebrates the show with behind-the-scenes stories on all six seasons and original interview with each of the primary actors. Ever wonder which designer made that outrageous outfit of Carrie's? What real-life stories inspired those shocking episodes? How many dates the fabulous foursome have really been on? Packed with over 750 full-color photographs, this stunning volume will answer all these questions and more with information not available anywhere eels. Topped off with a introduction by Sarah Jessica Parker, Sex and the City: Kiss and Tell will excite anyone who has experienced even the slightest flirtation with the sexiest, funniest show on television. <br><br> Autorid: Amy Sohn <br>

Declan McAvoy. Voted Biggest Flirt. Highest goal scorer in Kings of Rittenhouse Prep history. Everyone's impressed, well except one person...After a blow out in high school, Makenna Halstead and I were happy to never have to cross paths again. Except life has a way of knocking you straight in the teeth with a puck when you least expect it. She hasn't just returned to my life, she crashed into it like a wrecking ball...into my college kingdom, into my class, and smack dab into the seat next to mine. My new lab partner to be exact. For years we hated each other... I may be King on the ice, but she is the Ice Queen. She has no problem calling me out, doesn't back down, and her piercing blue eyes have me picturing more than than just my arms wrapped around her. Now we're stuck with each other and there's no getting around that fact that we have to work together. My hockey career hangs in the balance. Problem? Oh, yeah.I can't deny it. I want her. More than I ever thought I could want a woman. I've got one semester-only four months-to convince her everything she thought about me was wrong. Will my queen let me prove to her I'm the King she can't live without? Only one way to find out...

Alex Blackwood is really good at getting the girl she wants, but coming from a broken home with an alcoholic mother she finds committment difficult, even when she thinks she is in love; impossibly awkward Molly Parker has a crush on the cool Cora Myers, but she does not know how to even start a conversation, much less make a connection; now they are all at college in Pittsburgh Alex decides to "help" Molly get the girl, while proving to her own flame that she is not just totally selfish--but things do not work out as the two have planned. She&;s All That meets What If It&;s Us in this swoon-worthy hate-to-love YA romantic comedy from #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Five Feet Apart Rachael Lippincott and debut writer Alyson Derrick.Alex Blackwood is a little bit headstrong, with a dash of chaos and a whole lot of flirt. She knows how to get the girl. Keeping her on the other hand&;not so much. Molly Parker has everything in her life totally in control, except for her complete awkwardness with just about anyone besides her mom. She knows she&;s in love with the impossibly cool Cora Myers. She just&;hasn&;t actually talked to her yet. Alex and Molly don&;t belong on the same planet, let alone the same college campus. But when Alex, fresh off a bad (but hopefully not permanent) breakup, discovers Molly&;s hidden crush as their paths cross the night before classes start, they realize they might have a common interest after all. Because maybe if Alex volunteers to help Molly learn how to get her dream girl to fall for her, she can prove to her ex that she&;s not a selfish flirt. That she&;s ready for an actual commitment. And while Alex is the last person Molly would ever think she could trust, she can&;t deny Alex knows what she&;s doing with girls, unlike her. As the two embark on their five-step plans to get their girls to fall for them, though, they both begin to wonder if maybe they&;re the ones falling&;for each other. <br><br> Autorid: Rachael Lippincott, Alyson Derrick <br>

When shy, awkward Molly Parker and outspoken Alex Blackwood devise a five-step plan to get the girls they like to fall for them, they both begin to wonder if maybe they are the ones falling... for each other. She’s All That meets What If It’s Us in this New York Times bestselling hate-to-love YA romantic comedy from the coauthor of Five Feet Apart Rachael Lippincott and debut writer Alyson Derrick.Alex Blackwood is a little bit headstrong, with a dash of chaos and a whole lot of flirt. She knows how to get the girl. Keeping her on the other hand not so much. Molly Parker has everything in her life totally in control, except for her complete awkwardness with just about anyone besides her mom. She knows she’s in love with the impossibly cool Cora Myers. She just hasn’t actually talked to her yet. Alex and Molly don’t belong on the same planet, let alone the same college campus. But when Alex, fresh off a bad (but hopefully not permanent) breakup, discovers Molly’s hidden crush as their paths cross the night before classes start, they realize they might have a common interest after all. Because maybe if Alex volunteers to help Molly learn how to get her dream girl to fall for her, she can prove to her ex that she’s not a selfish flirt. That she’s ready for an actual commitment. And while Alex is the last person Molly would ever think she could trust, she can’t deny Alex knows what she’s doing with girls, unlike her. As the two embark on their five-step plans to get their girls to fall for them, though, they both begin to wonder if maybe they’re the ones falling for each other. <br><br> Autorid: Rachael Lippincott, Alyson Derrick <br>

Read the instant New York Times bestseller and TikTok sensation -- THE new swoon-worthy hate-to-love rom com from #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Five Feet Apart Rachael Lippincott and debut writer Alyson Derrick. The perfect summer read for fans of Adam Silvera, Casey McQuiston, Becky Albertalli and Alice Oseman's HEARTSTOPPER series! Alex and Molly are two girls who dont belong on the same planet, let alone the same college campus . . . Alex Blackwood is a little bit headstrong, with a dash of chaos and a whole lot of flirt. She knows how to get the girl. Keeping her on the other hand . . . not so much. Molly Parker has everything in her life totally in control, except for her complete awkwardness with just about anyone besides her mum. She knows shes in love with the impossibly cool Cora Myers. She just . . . hasnt actually talked to her yet. When the girls' paths cross unexpectedly, and Alex discovers Mollys hidden crush, they realise they might have a common interest after all. Because maybe if Alex can help Molly to get her dream girl, she can prove to her ex that shes serious about love. As the two embark on their five-step plans to get their girls to fall for them, though, they both begin to wonder if maybe theyre the ones falling . . . for each other. Read what everyone is saying about She Gets the Girl: 'Adorable. There's no better word to describe this book. It is so full of hilarious & cute moments that it is bursting at the seams.' - Amazon reviewer 'A great sapphic rom-com style story. I truly loved reading this book from start to finish!' - Amazon reviewer 'The ending made me swoon.' - Amazon reviewer 'Both hilarious and poignant, no doubt in my mind that this gem will be one of the best books I read this year.' - Amazon reviewer <br><br> Autorid: Rachael Lippincott, Alyson Derrick <br>

'OH MY GOSH, THIS BOOK! UN-PUT-DOWN-ABLE! . . . It's been a long time since a book brought me such joy!' reader review 'The perfect slice of vacation in book form' ROSIE DANAN For fans of Christina Lauren and Sally Thorne, escape with Shipped - the whipsmart and escapist romantic comedy that celebrates the power of second chances and the magic of new beginnings. 'A fun and flirty read - fuels the desire for romance, travel and escapism!' reader review 'Witty, romantic and perfect!!' reader review *What would you do if your actual dream man turned out to be real? Preorder Angie Hockman's next fresh and funny rom-com, Dream On, now!* ............................................................... Two arch-rivals. One promotion. Can they resist falling for one another in paradise? Marketing manager Henley Evans barely has time for herself, let alone family, friends, or dating. But when she's shortlisted for her dream promotion, the sacrifices finally seem worth it. If only Graeme Crawford-Collins, the remote social media manager/bane of her existence, wasn't also up for the position. Although they've never met in person, their epic email battles are the stuff of office legend. The task: draft a proposal on how to boost bookings in the Galápagos. The catch? They have to go on a company cruise . . . together. But when they meet on the ship, Henley is shocked to discover that the real Graeme is nothing like she imagined - and the line between loathing and liking is thinner than a postcard. With her career dreams in sight and a growing attraction to the competition, Henley begins questioning her life choices. Because what's the point of working all the time if you never actually live? ............................................................... 'Witty, romantic, and completely addictive' LAUREN LAYNE 'Shipped is a sweet, sunny getaway of a novel' SARAH HOGLE 'Shipped is exactly what we all need right now: a rollicking rom-com with a conscience' KRISTIN ROCKAWAY 'Enchanting, hilarious and a perfectly delightful escape! I loved every second of this enemies-to-lovers romance' NINA BOCCI 'Flirty and fun, with a starring couple you'll fall in love with, Shipped is an eco-conscious rom-com with great characters, lots of laughs, and a stunning location . . . I'm sold!' SARAH MORGENTHALER 'Angie Hockman sparkles in this unputdownable enemies-to-lovers romance!' MIRANDA LIASSON 'Shipped is the hilarious rom-com we all need right now' KERRY WINFREY 'Shipped is the most wonderful escape! In this sweet, enemies to lovers rom-com, Angie Hockman seriously delivers. I can't wait to see what she brings us next!' ALEXA MARTIN <br><br> Autorid: Angie Hockman <br>

The last thing she needs is another off-limits work romance. He's fine playing the friendly flirt . . . until he falls for real.Embarrassing breakups at work cost you promotions. Phoebe learned that the hard way. So when a patron's will names her as the director of a new museum in Serendipity Springs, she jumps at the chance to prove her professionalism.Her new plan: focus on work. Ignore distractions. Definitely ignore men. Easy-peasy.But then the mailbox in Phoebe's quirky apartment building starts delivering a series of old love letters written between strangers...sixty years ago.She can't afford the distraction, but she also can't ignore the letters, so she enlists the help of Jay, the flirty heir to her benefactor's fortune, to help her solve the mystery of who they belong to.Jay is exactly the history pro she needs, but he's also the kind of handsome charmer Phoebe always falls for, and since he's on the museum board, she's not about to risk her recovering reputation. Despite their sizzling chemistry, she quickly sends Jay to the friend zone.Until the mysterious letters from the past lead them to surprising discoveries in the present, and serendipity steps in with an irresistible nudge and a memorable, magical kiss.

Celebrate the ten-year anniversary of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by #1 New York Times bestselling and Stonewall Honor-winning author Becky Albertalli with this stunning DELUXE LIMITED PAPERBACK EDITION, while supplies last.Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight. Now Simon is actually being blackmailed: If he doesn't play wingman for class clown Martin, his sexual identity will become everyone's business. Worse, the privacy of Blue, the pen name of the boy he's been emailing with, will be jeopardized.With some messy dynamics emerging in his once tight-knit group of friends and his email correspondence with Blue growing more flirtatious every day, Simon's junior year has suddenly gotten all kinds of complicated.Now change-averse Simon has to find a way to step out of his comfort zone before he's pushed out-without alienating his friends, compromising himself, or fumbling a shot at happiness with the most confusing, adorable guy he's never met.This limited special edition includes gorgeous specs, making the package as beautiful as the read, and features new bonus content from Becky herself, including emails between Simon and Blue and Oreo recipes from Simon!

Celebrate the ten-year anniversary of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by #1 New York Times bestselling and Stonewall Honor–winning author Becky Albertalli with this stunning DELUXE LIMITED PAPERBACK EDITION, while supplies last.Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight. Now Simon is actually being blackmailed: If he doesn’t play wingman for class clown Martin, his sexual identity will become everyone’s business. Worse, the privacy of Blue, the pen name of the boy he’s been emailing with, will be jeopardized.With some messy dynamics emerging in his once tight-knit group of friends and his email correspondence with Blue growing more flirtatious every day, Simon’s junior year has suddenly gotten all kinds of complicated.Now change-averse Simon has to find a way to step out of his comfort zone before he’s pushed out—without alienating his friends, compromising himself, or fumbling a shot at happiness with the most confusing, adorable guy he’s never met.This limited special edition includes gorgeous specs, making the package as beautiful as the read, and features new bonus content from Becky herself, including emails between Simon and Blue and Oreo recipes from Simon! <br><br> Autorid: Becky Albertalli <br>

Don&;t miss this Epic Reads paperback, featuring a brand-new look and an exclusive Q&A with Becky Albertalli&;available for a limited time only!With a stunning new design, this Epic Reads edition of Becky Albertalli&;s beloved bestselling novel is the perfect addition to any YA bookshelf! Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight.Now Simon is actually being blackmailed: If he doesn&;t play wingman for class clown Martin, his sexual identity will become everyone&;s business. Worse, the privacy of Blue, the pen name of the boy he&;s been emailing with, will be jeopardized.With some messy dynamics emerging in his once tight-knit group of friends and his email correspondence with Blue growing more flirtatious every day, Simon&;s junior year has suddenly gotten all kinds of complicated.Now change-averse Simon has to find a way to step out of his comfort zone before he&;s pushed out-without alienating his friends, compromising himself, or fumbling a shot at happiness with the most confusing, adorable guy he&;s never met. <br><br> Autorid: Becky Albertalli <br>

Juvenal's Satires create a fascinating (and immediately familiar) world of whores, fortune-tellers, boozy politicians, slick lawyers, shameless sycophants, ageing flirts and downtrodden teachers.Perhaps more than any other writer, Juvenal (c. AD 55-138) captures the splendour, the squalor and the sheer vibrant energy of everyday Roman life. A member of the traditional land-owning class, which was rapidly seeing power slip into the hands of dynamic outsiders, he offers equally savage portraits of decadent aristocrats, women interested only in 'rough trade' like actors and gladiators, and the jumped-up sons of panders and auctioneers. He constantly compares the corruption of his own generation with its stern upright forebears. And he makes us feel from within the deep humiliation of having to dance attendance on rich but odious patrons.For this third edition, Green's celebrated translation has been substantially revised to bring it still closer to the tone and structure of Juvenal's Latin and to take into account all important scholarship of the past quarter-century. Juvenal's Satires create a fascinating (and immediately familiar) world of whores, fortune-tellers, boozy politicians, slick lawyers, shameless sycophants, ageing flirts and downtrodden teachersPerhaps more than any other writer, Juvenal (c. 55-138 AD) captures the splendour, the squalor and the sheer vibrant energy of everyday Roman life. A member of the traditional land-owning class which was rapidly seeing power slip into the hands of dynamic outsiders, he offers equally savage portraits of decadent aristocrats; women interested only in 'rough trade' like actors and gladiators; and the jumped-up sons of panders and auctioneers. He constantly compares the corruption of his own generation with their stern upright forebears. And he makes us feel from within the deep humiliation of having to dance attendance on rich but odious patrons.Green's celebrated translation is fully annotated and clarifies all references and allusions in the text, making it equally suitable for students and for continuous reading. For this new edition it has been substantially revised throughout to give it an even more contemporary flavour.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. <br><br> Autorid: Juvenal, Peter Green, Peter Green, Peter Green <br>