The first and only definitive biography of legendary Motown group, the Temptations The Temptations are an incomparable soul group, with dozens of chart-topping hits such as My Girl and Papa Was a Rollin Stone. From the sharp suits, stylish choreography, and distinctive vocals that epitomized their onstage triumphs to the personal failings and psycho-dramas that played out behind the scenes, Ain't Too Proud to Beg tells the complete story of this most popular—and tragic—of all Motown super groups. Based on in-depth research and interviews with founding Temptations member Otis Williams and many others, the book reveals the highly individual, even mutually antagonistic, nature of the group's members. Venturing beyond the money and the fame, it shares the compelling tale of these sometime allies, sometime rivals and reveals the unique dynamic of push and pull and give and take that resulted in musical genius. The first book to tell the whole story of Motown's greatest group, with all-new interviews and previously undiscovered sources and photographs Gives the last word on enduring Motown mysteries, including the deaths of Paul Williams and David Ruffin and the truth behind Ruffin's tumultuous romance with Tammi Terrell Reveals the secret "can't miss" formula behind the Temptations' thirty-seven chart hits Draws on more than one hundred interviews with the group's associates, industry figures, family members, and most importantly, founding Temptation Otis Williams Ain't Too Proud to Beg takes a cohesive and penetrating look at the life and enduring legacy of one of the greatest groups in popular music. It is essential reading for fans of the Temptations, music lovers, and anyone interested in the history of American popular culture over the last fifty years.
Sophie Dempsey wants to help her sister film a video and then get out of Temptation, Ohio. Mayor Phin Tucker wants to play pool with the police chief and keep things peaceful. But when Sophie and Phin meet, they both get more than they want. Gossip, blackmail, adultery, murder, vehicular abuse of a corpse, and slightly perverse but excellent sex: all hell breaks loose in Temptation as Sophie and Phin fall deeper and deeper in trouble... and in love.
An Amish boy. An English Girl. An impossible, forbidden love . . . "I loved joining Rose and Noah during their journey in the Temptation series by Karen Hopkins." - Katie McGarry, acclaimed YA author Everyone told me I was making a mistake, but the heart wants what the heart wants, and my heart wanted Noah. We met and fell in love in the hidden fields and forests of Meadowview. If he was English or I was Amish, none of this would have happened. One of us had to make the sacrifice of leaving our culture to be together. As if the clash of our vastly different worlds wasn't enough, our small farming community had deeper troubles, and they might just be enough to tear us apart forever. Temptation is the compelling first book in a tension-filled series about star-crossed lovers struggling to be together against all odds.
As the owner of an orphanage in a poor neighborhood of London, Stephen Siddel has the weight of the world, not to mention the care of tender souls, on his shoulders. He is a devoted father to dozens of children and an upstanding member of the community, in spite of his rivalry with the local nuns. But his heart and his reputation are overwhelmed by temptation the moment Max walks through the orphanage's doors.As a younger son from a grand family, no one expects much from Lord Maxwell Hillsboro, but he is determined to make a difference in the world, starting by patronizing a certain orphanage members of The Brotherhood have told him is in need of help. His heart is instantly engaged in the causes and concerns of the orphans, or rather its dashing and seductive owner, Stephen. Max feels he's found his calling, even though his involvement could put both him and Stephen in danger.But when some of the children from Stephen's orphanage and the rival Catholic orphanage go missing, Stephen and Max must band together with the imperious Sister Constance to find them. What they discover is a much bigger kidnapping ring that requires them to join forces with David Wirth and Lionel Mercer of the law offices of Dandie & Wirth. Can they rescue the children in time, or is something much more sinister going on? And will the passion growing between Stephen and Max ruin them all?PLEASE BE ADVISED: Steam level - very spicy! And yes, this is an m/m romance (gay romance), so if that's not your thing, feel free to pass on this one.THE BROTHERHOOD series consists of: Just a Little WickednessJust a Little TemptationJust a Little DangerJust a Little SeductionJust a Little Heartache
Elle Jones is living her dream. She's come to Italy on vacation, but when she learns legendary composer Dominic Corelli is holding open auditions for his next opera, she jumps at the chance to perform for him. Not only does the driven musician cast her as the lead in his latest opus, he arouses desire like nothing Elle has ever known. Elle knows she's playing with fire, but how can she resist Dominic's haunting melody of seduction? Elle doesn't act like any diva Dominic's ever known. Music may be his mistress, but he's sinfully tempted by the voluptuous beauty with the voice of an angel. Will each of them end up singing a solo of unfulfilled yearning? Or, together, can they make the sweet, soul-stirring music that comes straight from the heart?
Patrice Sutton has just landed the role of her career. Snagging the female lead opposite devastatingly handsome, six-foot-three movie idol T. K. McKenna is a dream come true. When she learns they'll be filming out West she's secretly thrilled…and ready to show her gorgeous costar the ropes of life on the ranch. Until T.K. turns the tables—by initiating her into the art of seduction far from the camera's glare. T.K. knows that with her incredible beauty, talent and sweet sincerity, Patrice has what it takes to make it really big. And the burgeoning film star is showing T.K. a passion more real than anything he's ever experienced on—or off—the screen. But what will it take to prove to her that she's the only woman he'll ever desire…and love?
Atwood takes readers on an inspiring journey of self-discovery and relationship recovery in this thoroughly modern fable. Through Kelly's story, readers can pinpoint which temptations they must learn to resist in order to claim the happiness--and the man--they deserve.
A collection of BESTSELLING PARANORMAL STORIES Written by the Naughty Literati™ Belle Scarlett, Berengaria Brown, Katherine Kingston, and Nicole Austin. Contents: HOW TO BLACKMAIL A VAMPIRE Belle Scarlett In the spring, a vampire's fancy turns to the blood lust mating hunt. A pretty, human blackmailer becomes the object of his thirst, but she's not into vampires. Yet. MISSING PIXIE Katherine Kingston It started with an escaped pixie and then Lauren's involvement with sexy Ryan Davidson and his daughter took a turn into the really bizarre. MERRY CHRISTMAS, KITTEN Nicole Austin Sirena Petra wants one thing for Christmas--an orgasm. And sex toy expert Kenyon Fort has exactly what the lion shifter needs to find more than just her happy place. VALENTIME Belle Scarlett Valerie buys a South Carolina plantation and discovers a Valentine addressed to her from a previous owner who bids her to return to him in 1865. THE PROPERTY OF TWIN DRAGONS Berengaria Brown Twin dragons Drake and Dragun are convinced Lois is their mate. But is she stealing from the company? And why won't she talk to them? MY VALENTINE LOVERS Nicole Austin All I want for Valentine's Day is to get barbed by a feline shifter and act out a few of the naughty twin fantasies getting me hot and bothered. COASTAL GHOST Katherine Kingston A sunny beach house isn't the usual place to find a ghost, but the one that haunts Mary's rental house has a mission and a plan. MY KIND OF LOVER Nicole Austin Badass biker girl, accountant, lioness shifter--I'm all that and more. And this hybrid wolf thinks he can take me on? Bring it, you sexy beast! I've got this. THE GHOSTS AT SUBSTATION #69 Berengaria Brown A woman fleeing her abusive partner. Her high school sweetheart who wants to rescue her. And two ghosts. ALIEN RIGHTS Nicole Austin Be careful what you wish for--it just might come true. While Emily may have wished to be taken away, waking up on an alien cruiser, naked and intensely turned-on wasn't what she'd had in mind. THE BERMUDA LOVE TRIANGLE Belle Scarlett Castaway in the Bermuda Triangle, Trista finds herself torn between two sexy shifters. Neither will share her so she must choose between them. Decisions, decisions... Publisher's Note: This is a collection of previously published stories.
All men lusted for the firebrand they called Flaming Tina, famed for the molten fire in her hair—and for the hot temper running fierce through the noble Scots blood of Lady Valentina Kennedy. Forced into marriage with the fearsome warrior of an enemy clan, Tina vowed to use her wild beauty to gain mastery over Lord Ramsey Douglas.