Vintage erotic fiction from the early 1900s. The story of a rich but girlish young gentleman under the control of his pretty step-sister and her aunt -- New larger print in 12 point font**************Excerpt:This story is a reminiscence, a fond recollection of my colourful days as a youth. I can safely say (with the clarity of hindsight) that my youth was extraordinary. My upbringing was unlike any other young man knew at the time, and to this day, many years later, I have yet to meet a soul whose story can compare with mine in its bizarre nature.
This is the tale of how I metamorphosed from Dennis Evelyn Beryl to the lovely Denise Beryl. In this classic example of 1930s erotica, rich and effeminate Dennis recounts his transformation into the beautiful and dashing Denise Beryl. Under the strict tutelage of his aunt and sister, our hero/heroine will learn to suffer the tight lacing of corset and bodice, the imbalance of high heels, and the sting of rod and birch. Constantly humiliated by his sibling yet curious and eager to live as a young woman, Dennis shoulders the indignities of public displays of semi-nudity and corporal punishment much to the elation of his family's elite circle. This rare tale of petticoat dominance emulates the decadent qualities found in other like works such as Stays and Gloves. This wonderful erotic tale of repressed sexuality bursting to be set free, with its sumptuously graphic scenes of birching and discipline will be sure to pique the interests of those a fan of underground erotica.
L.A. shoe designer, Maddie Springer, lives her life by three rules: Fashion. Fashion. Fashion. But when she stumbles upon the work of a brutal killer, her life takes an unexpected turn from Manolos to murder. And things only get worse when her boyfriend disappears - along with $20 million in embezzled funds - and her every move is suddenly under scrutiny by the LAPD's sexiest cop. With the help of her post-menopausal bridezilla of a mother, a 300 pound psychic and one seriously oversexed best friend, Maddie finds herself stepping out of her stilettos and onto the trail of a murderer. But can she catch a killer before the killer catches up to her.
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling series! L.A. shoe designer Maddie Springer hasn't seen her father since he reportedly ran off to Las Vegas with a showgirl named Lola. So she's shocked when he leaves a desperate plea for help on her answering machine—ending in a loud bang. Gunshot? Car backfire? Never one to leave her curiosity unsatisfied, Maddie straps on her stilettos and, along with her trigger-happy best friend, makes tracks for Sin City in search of her MIA dad. Maddie hits the jackpot, all right. She finds not only her dad, but also a handful of aging drag queens, an organized crime ring smuggling fake Prada pumps, and one relentless killer. Plus, it seems the LAPD's sexiest cop is doing a little Vegas moonlighting of his own. In a town where odds are everything, Maddie bets it all on her ability to out-step a vicious murderer. She just hopes her gamble pays off…before her own luck runs out. Other Books in the High Heels Series: #1 Spying in High Heels #2 Killer in High Heels #3 Undercover in High Heels #3.5 Christmas in High Heels (short story) #4 Alibi in High Heels #5 Mayhem in High Heels #5.5 Honeymoon in High Heels (short story) #5.75 Sweetheart in High Heels (novella) #6 Fearless in High Heels #7 Danger in High Heels #8 Homicide in High Heels #9 Deadly in High Heels What critics are saying about Killer in High Heels: "This amusing whodunit scores big. Maddie's winning return, with her bold comical voice and knack for thinking fast on her strappy slingbacks, will elicit cheers from fans of the growing chick mystery field." ~ Publishers' Weekly "Blending romance and humor, Maddie and her madcap friends are an enjoyable treat." ~ Parkersburg Sentinel "Readers who crave light mystery mixed with romance will love this book!" ~ Fresh Fiction "KILLER IN HIGH HEELS is 'packing' with action, hilarity, danger, almost-sex, and fashion wows and woes. Gemma Halliday gives the reader nothing but pure indulgence and fabulous fun!" ~ Once Upon a Romance "This is a first-rate, humorous mystery and one you can't help but grin and giggle all the way through." ~ Romance Reader at Heart "KILLER IN HIGH HEELS is a humorous, delectable romp you won't want to miss!" ~ Romance Junkies
Bound to captivate the many fans of the motion picture Paris Is Burning, Woodlawn's autobiography is a walk on the wild side with Andy Warhol's last superstar and the avant-garde community of the 1960s and '70s. At the age of 16, Harold became Holly Woodlawn and skyrocketed to fame as a superstar in Warhol's movie Trash. "This is must reading".--Harvey Fierstein. Photographs.
Laugh with SiriusXM Southern Humorist, Jane Jenkins Herlong as she journeys from the rows of her father's tomato field to the runway of the Miss America Pageant and beyond. Step into her hilarious world of big hair, plumped lips, and fashion-covered cat fights. Behind the curtain and beneath the laughter is a poignant message; back stage wisdom is more than skin deep.Jane is an award-winning author of five books and member of the Speaker Hall of Fame. (TM) She travels the country sharing her sweet tea wisdom and Southern fried humor."Jane Jenkins Herlong's blend of Southern humor and folksy wisdom is just priceless. She deserves to be right up there with Anita Renfroe and Chonda Pierce-in some ways, she's even better. The more suburban and bland our culture gets, the more precious genuine Southern culture like this becomes." Simon & Shuster Visit Jane's Website: www.janeherlong.com"My favorite part of Jane's book is when she said that you can't run with the big dogs sittin' on the porch." Sunney-Faye Hightower, Miss Coonhunt USAPaint on the face will not create beauty but the right foundation will. This book will stick with you longer than a big helpin' of grits!
New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd delivers a smoldering tale about a man who’s not what he seems and a woman who’s all trouble... When Brandi Michaels discovers her fianceé hopping a flight to Vegas to marry his girlfriend, she pawns her engagement ring, buys herself a fabulous outfit, and spends one sultry night in the arms of a gorgeous Italian stranger named Roberto Bartolini. When Brandi becomes the mark for a killer, she has no choice but to turn to Roberto—a man who’s destined to be either her savior or her downfall. But one thing's for sure: She’s not going down without a fight.
A young black girl watches as her aunt’s multiple suitors disrupt her family’s privacy. The same girl, now on the cusp of adulthood, shares her family’s growing fears that her father has disappeared. Acclaimed author Ann Petry penned these and the other unforgettable narratives in Miss Muriel and Other Stories more than seventy years ago, yet in them contemporary readers recognize characters who exist today and dilemmas that recur again and again: the reluctance of African Americans to seek help from the police, the rage that erupts in a black man worn down by brutality, the tyranny that the young can visit on their elders regardless of race. Originally published between 1945 and 1971, Petry’s stories capture the essence of African American experience since the 1940s.
What person in their right mind goes into the Piggly Wiggly to get bread and milk and comes out engaged? It all started when the deal of a lifetime came knocking at my door. I never imagined that my shot at fame and fortune would come with such outrageous conditions. I've been dreaming of a music career ever since I was old enough to hold a guitar. I have no idea what to do. Oh, did I mention that things aren't so great with my boyfriend and manager? Alden thinks I'm a moron for even questioning the music label's demands. He's too starry eyed over the big, fat record deal to think about what might be best for me. Just when I think my life can't get any more complicated, I find myself in a freak snowstorm. Fate must be having a heyday with this one because who rescues me? The guy I love to hate-Beau Primrose! Yeah, the rough and tumble firefighter is as hunky as ever with his crooked grin and piercing blue eyes. I've got his number though. The player broke my heart in middle school, and I have no intention of letting him hurt me again. I can remain immune to his charm ... I think. Good Gollie, Miss Mollie, did I actually kiss him ... AGAIN? Love and laughter collide in this zany holiday romcom about an unlikely couple who just might be the perfect fit. If you like flirty heroines, swoon-worthy hunks, and a dash of dramatic angst, then you'll adore USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Youngblood's small-town romp.
