This Ruthless Rustanov Plays to Win! When social worker, Sam McKinley meets hockey player, Nikolai Rustanov, it’s fire at first sight—a fire Sam totally runs away from as quickly as her heels can carry her. All Sam has ever wanted is a nice, normal family with a nice, normal man. The arrogant Russian hockey player who claims he doesn’t believe in love right before he offers to “eat her for breakfast,” is about as far from that as a girl can get. But some fires just can’t be put out. Soon after meeting Nikolai, Sam forms an unexpected bond with a tragically orphaned boy who turns out to be his nephew. And did we mention, Nikolai is ruthless? Determined to acquire the beautiful social worker as a caretaker for his previously unknown ward and a conquest for his bed, Nikolai moves Sam and her useless dog into his mansion. Sam is dead-set on running, but Nikolai is determined to catch her. And when he does, he’ll do just about anything to make her finally surrender to their blazing passion.
Her ex is back and he wants revenge. But what will he do when he finds out the real reason she dumped him... And about their secret baby? Revenge is best served SEXY Russian oligarch, Alexei Rustanov, wants nothing more than to leave his past behind, including the sassy Texas beauty, Eva St. James, who so callously broke his heart back when he was a poor grad student. But when he runs into her at a wedding eight years after their tumultuous break-up, passions ignite and Alexei decides he will settle for nothing less than red-hot, dirty, and oh-so-erotic revenge. Can he have his Eva and get his revenge, too -- without losing his heart again?
The complete collection of Theodora Taylor’s wildly popular Ruthless Rustanov novels, plus a very special preview from of BILLIE AND THE RUSTANOV BEAST, featuring Cheslav Rustanov! Alexei Her ex is back and he wants revenge. But what will he do when he finds out the real reason she dumped him… And about their secret baby? Revenge is best served SEXY Russian oligarch, Alexei Rustanov, wants nothing more than to leave his past behind, including the sassy Texas beauty, Eva St. James, who so callously broke his heart back when he was a poor grad student. But when he runs into her at a wedding eight years after their tumultuous break-up, passions ignite and Alexei decides he will settle for nothing less than red-hot, dirty, and oh-so-erotic revenge. Can he have his Eva and get his revenge, too — without losing his heart again? Nikolai This Ruthless Rustanov Plays to Win! When social worker, Sam McKinley meets hockey player, Nikolai Rustanov, it’s fire at first sight—a fire Sam totally runs away from as quickly as her heels can carry her. All Sam has ever wanted is a nice, normal family with a nice, normal man. The arrogant Russian hockey player who claims he doesn’t believe in love right before he offers to “eat her for breakfast,” is about as far from that as a girl can get. But some fires just can’t be put out. Soon after meeting Nikolai, Sam forms an unexpected bond with a tragically orphaned boy who turns out to be his nephew. And did we mention, Nikolai is ruthless? Determined to acquire the beautiful social worker as a caretaker for his previously unknown ward and a conquest for his bed, Nikolai moves Sam and her useless dog into his mansion. Sam is dead-set on running, but Nikolai is determined to catch her. And when he does, he’ll do just about anything to make her finally surrender to their blazing passion. Bair HIM: She showed up in my dark world and pulled me into her light. And then she ran away. For six long years, she kept herself hidden from me. She is my wife. My siren. My everlasting obsession. Did she really think I would just let her go? Nyet. She belongs to me, and now that I have found her, I will make her pay for destroying me. HER: He’s the domineering monster I had to escape. The only place him and me work right is in bed. And now that he’s found me, he’s determined to take every scrap of dignity I have left. So why can’t I stop wanting him? Needing him? Aching for him? He’s my husband. My keeper. My Beast. And I don’t have a chance in the world of getting out of our twisted relationship with my heart intact. READER BE WARNED, this is only for those who like their alphas beyond rough and psycho sexy. Do not—I tell you, DO NOT one-click unless you can handle the smoking hot heat. Ivan Beauty and the Rustanov Beast Sola: Ivan Rustanov is a total jackhole. He has no conscience, and he’s no holds barred dangerous–the kind of guy you just know has a body count in his back story. And now he’s forcing me to stay in his remote mountain home as his prisoner until Spring. He wants me in his bed, but that will NEVER happen. I hate him. Or at least I should. Shouldn’t I? Ivan: A few years ago, having a curvy prisoner in my home wouldn’t have been a problem. A few years ago I wasn’t broken, damaged beyond all repair. I thought I was dead inside… until she came along and awakened me in ways I never thought were possible for a brute like me. But what will become of us when her past and mine collide? Can a monster like me ever become the man she deserves? ***Plus, a very special preview of BILLIE AND THE RUSTANOV BEAST, featuring Cheslav Rustanov!*****
This Ruthless Russian Plays to Win! When social worker, Sam McKinley meets hockey player, Nikolai Rustanov, it's fire at first sight-a fire Sam totally runs away from as quickly as her heels can carry her. All Sam has ever wanted is a nice, normal family with a nice, normal man. The arrogant Russian hockey player who claims he doesn't believe in love right before he offers to "eat her for breakfast," is about as far from that as a girl can get. But some fires just can't be put out. Soon after meeting Nikolai, Sam forms an unexpected bond with a tragically orphaned boy who turns out to be his nephew. And did we mention, Nikolai is ruthless? Determined to acquire the beautiful social worker as a caretaker for his previously unknown ward and a conquest for his bed, Nikolai moves Sam and her useless dog into his mansion. Sam is dead-set on running, but Nikolai is determined to catch her. And when he does, he'll do just about anything to make her finally surrender to their blazing passion. This is Book 2 in the Ruthless Russians series. Meet all of the Ruthless Russians: HER RUSSIAN BILLIONAIRE HER RUSSIAN SURRENDER HER RUSSIAN BEAST HER RUSSIAN BRUTE
She doesn't remember him, but oh, does he remember her. A terrible accident left physical therapist Layla Matthews with no memory of her freshman year of college in Pittsburgh. Almost 10 years later, she returns to the city to solve the mystery of her own past; and one clue leads her to Nathan Sinclair, the rude, arrogant, and ridiculously handsome CEO of Sinclair Industries. Something happened between them her freshman year. Something that made him harden his heart against her and all other women - something he refuses to talk about, even after their unexpected reunion explodes into a passionate love affair. But even the hottest relationship this sweet physical therapist has ever experienced isn't enough to keep the demons of their shared past at bay. Someone's leaving her increasingly violent notes, and soon she doesn't know who she can trust. Can Layla solve this mystery, before her past kills her? Find out in this seriously hot, one-of-a-kind second chance romance with a mystery that'll keep you on the edge of your seat! ***And make sure to check out all the books in the Ruthless Business series! Her Ruthless Tycoon Her Ruthless Possessor Her Ruthless Bully Her Ruthless Cowboy *Special Note: Her Ruthless Tycoon was formerly titled The Owner of Heart
Beauty and the Russian Beast Sola: Ivan Rustanov is a total jackhole. He has no conscience, and he's no holds barred dangerous--the kind of guy you just know has a body count in his back story. And now he's forcing me to stay in his remote mountain home as his prisoner until Spring. He wants me in his bed, but that will NEVER happen. I hate him. Or at least I should. Shouldn't I? Ivan: A few years ago, having a curvy prisoner in my home wouldn't have been a problem. A few years ago I wasn't broken, damaged beyond all repair. I thought I was dead inside... until she came along and awakened me in ways I never thought were possible for a brute like me. But what will become of us when her past and mine collide? Can a monster like me ever become the man she deserves? This is Book 4 in the Ruthless Russians series. Meet all the Ruthless Russians: HER RUSSIAN BILLIONAIRE HER RUSSIAN SURRENDER HER RUSSIAN BEAST HER RUSSIAN BRUTE
The chase is on in the bedrooms and the boardrooms in this value-priced set of spicy romances. These savvy women aren’t ready to give their hearts away, until their sexy alpha heroes show them they’ll do whatever it takes to win them. Prelude to a Seduction: Successful, handsome, charming businessman David Broussard has one flaw: his reputation as a love-’em-and-leave-’em ladies’ man. His natural pheromones attract women in droves, until he sets his sights on Sarona Maxwell, who knows her own worth in this game. She’s planning to watch this hunt from the sidelines…but that’s not a move the heart allows when it comes to seduction. Nothing’s Sweeter than Candy: Brice Coleman has long enjoyed the spoils of the battle of the sexes, one female conquest at a time. That’s until he meets Candace Brown, who, after two failed relationships, no longer believes in Prince Charming. What’s a guy got to do to heal his woman’s broken heart? Sensuality Level: Spicy
The best country-by-country assessment of human rights. The human rights records of more than ninety countries and territories are put into perspective in Human Rights Watch's signature yearly report. Reflecting extensive investigative work undertaken by Human Rights Watch staff, in close partnership with domestic human rights activists, the annual World Report is an invaluable resource for journalists, diplomats, and citizens, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the fight to protect human rights in every corner of the globe.
What would you do if you had to live with your extremely bitter ex? When my father died and my stepmother cut out, leaving me with two stepsiblings to raise, I figured that would be the biggest surprise of my life. But then the pandemic hit, and my big city ex showed up in my small Missouri town to take over my father’s practice. What’s the first thing he says to me after three years? “You’re fired.” Sooooo…it looks like he totally didn’t appreciate the way things ended between us, and now he won’t settle for anything less than cold, hard revenge. But as it turns out, I’m the only person in our small town with a rental unit available. And without a job, I’m desperate for a renter. So now the extremely bitter ex who fired me is living in my backhouse. Way, way closer than I want him to be. But everything will be fine. I hate him, and he hates me. So nothing’s going to happen between us, right? Right? Cynda and the City Doctor is a standalone romance. Perfect for those who love forced proximity, bitter exes, and second chances that can’t be denied.
The Ferghana Valley can reasonably be said to lie in the heart of Central Asia. As such, the Valley has made an inordinate contribution to the history and culture of the region as a whole, as well as significantly affecting the economic, political and religious spheres. This book looks at the region over time, from its early history to the present. It embraces not just the obvious fields of politics, economics and religion, but also ethnography, sociology and culture, and includes the insights of leading scholars from all three Ferghana countries. The book discusses various questions of identity relating to the region, showing how the identity of the Ferghana Valley relates to the emerging national identities of the three post-colonial states that are still gradually emerging from the demise of the Soviet Union, as well as how an understanding of the Ferghana Valley is key to understanding Central Asia itself.
