THE ULTIMATE BINGE-READ! Collecting the first nine volumes of the critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling series into one massive paperback, this compendium tells the entire story (so far!) of a girl named Hazel and her star-crossed parents. Features 1,400 pages of gorgeously graphic full-color artwork, including a new cover from Eisner Award-winning SAGA co-creator FIONA STAPLES. Collects SAGA #1-54
Love Means Never Losing Hope... He Is Pankaj, A Creative And Innovative Guy Of An Engineering College. She Is Shikha, A Sensation. Her Voice Is That Of A Nightingale. They Fall In Love Without An Eye-Contact Talk, Share Everything, Foresee Future... Destiny Had Something In Their Fate... This Novel Takes You To A Journey Of Love, Romance, Passion, Thrill And Saturnine Events. Thy Fate Is The Common Fate Of All, Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall. About The Author: Pankaj Pandey, A Technocrat Turned Writer, Is An Ex-Student Of Babu Banarsi Das Institute Of Technology, Ghaziabad. He Is An Eloquent Speaker And Is Striving To Be Successful In The Field Of Leadership, Life Improvement And Consultancy. Media Reviews: The Saga Of Love Is A Vibrant And Cherished Love Story. Organiser A Unique Love Story Via The Telephonic Conversation Which Is Beautifully Written By The Author. Dainik Jagran
An author immerses herself in the frenzied fandom of Twilight, the young-adult vampire romance series that has captivated women of all ages Twilight, Stephenie Meyer’s young-adult vampire romance series, has captivated women of all ages, from teenagers who swoon over the film adaptations to college-educated women who devour the novels as a guilty pleasure. All told, over 110 million copies of the books have been sold worldwide, with translations into 37 languages, and the movies are some of the highest-grossing of all time. Twilight is a bona fide cultural phenomenon that has inspired a vast and unimaginably fertile fan subculture—the “fanpire,” as the members describe it. Just what is it about Twilight that has enchanted so many women? Tanya Erzen—herself no stranger to the allure of the series—sets out to explore the irresistible pull of Twilight by immersing herself in the vibrant and diverse world of “Twi-hards,” from Edward-addition groups and “Twi-rock” music to Cullenism, a religion based on the values of Edward’s family of vegetarian vampires. Erzen interviews hundreds of fans online and in person, attends thousand-strong conventions, and watches the film premiere of New Moon with Twilight moms in Utah. Along the way, she joins a tour bus on a pilgrimage to Twilight-inspired sites, struggles through a Bella self-defense class, and surveys the sub-universe of Twilight fan-fiction (including E. L. James’s enormously popular “Master of the Universe” story, the basis for her erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey). Erzen also takes a deeper look at the appeal of traditional gender roles in a postfeminist era saturated with narratives of girl power. If Twilight’s fantasies of romance and power reflect the fears, insecurities, and longings of the women who love it, the fanpire itself, Erzen shows, offers a space for meaningful bonding, mutual understanding, and friendship. Part journalistic investigation and part cultural analysis, Fanpire will appeal to obsessed fans, Twilight haters, and bemused onlookers alike.
The attractions Roopa experienced and the fantasies she entertained as a teen shaped a male imagery that ensconced her subconscious. Insensibly, confident carriage came to be associated with the image of maleness in her mind-set. Her acute consciousness of masculinity only increased her vulnerability to it, making her womanliness crave for the maleness for its gratification. However, as her father was constrained to help her in becoming a doctor, she opts to marry, hoping that Sathyam might serve her cause though the persona she envisioned as masculine, she found lacking in him. But as he fails to go with her idea, she becomes apathetic towards him, and insensibly sinks into her friend Sandhya’s embrace, for lesbian solace. Soon, in a dramatic sequence of events, Tara, a suave call girl, tries to rope Roopa into her calling; Roopa herself loses her heart to Sandhya's beau Raja Rao, and Prasad, her husband’s friend falls for her. And as Prasad begins to induce Sathyam to be seduced by whores to worm his way into her affections, Roopa finds herself in a dilemma. However, as fate puts Raja Rao into Roopa’s arms in such a way as to lend novelty to fiction, this ‘novel’ nuances man-woman chemistry on one hand, and portrays woman-woman empathy on the other. Who said the novel is dead; 'Benign Flame' raises the bar as vouched by - The plot is quite effective and it’s a refreshing surprise to discover that the story will not trace a fall into disaster for Roopa, given that many writers might have habitually followed that course with a wife who strays into extramarital affairs - Spencer Critchley, Literary Critic, U.S.A. The author has convinced the readers that love is something far beyond the marriage tie and the fulfillment of love can be attained without marriage bondage. The author has achieved a minor revolution without any paraphernalia of revolution in the fourth part of the novel – The Quest, India. The author makes free use of – not interior monologue as such, but – interior dialogue of the character with the self, almost resembling the dramatic monologue of Browning. Roopa, Sandhya, Raja Rao and Prasad to a considerable extent and Tara and Sathyam to a limited degree indulge in rationalization, trying to analyse their drive sand impulses – The Journal of Indian Writing in English. Overall, Benign Flame is a unique attempt at exploring adult relationships and sexuality in the contemporary middle-class. All the characters come alive with their cravings and failings, their love and their lust. Benign Flame blurs the lines and emphasizes that life is not all black and white - it encompasses the full spectrum of living - Indian Book Chronicle.
“Not every relationship in life is perfect, but every relationship can be made perfect.” Forever – A Love Saga is a tale of soul-searing love that captures moments of love, romance, humor and suspense. Arjun and Karishma, college students, meet each other by chance and find themselves falling for each other. Everything is perfect until…Karishma is found dead. Enter Rahul and Susan, who take on their role as detectives to investigate Karishma’s death. Between investigating the possible causes for her death and grappling with their own feelings for each other, Rahul and Susan stumble upon discoveries that leave them breathless. Does Rahul find out the truth behind Karishma’s death? Or does it remain a mystery Forever?
Repackaged with a new low price, fans are sure to pick up this long-time favorite. Desire impels rebellious Lady Nicole toward a shocking liaison with the Duke of Clayborough. And though he is obsessed with her daring and sensuality, the Duke is bound by the dictates of honor to another woman--and resolves to take the raven-haired beauty as his mistress. But Nicole will be no man's plaything, and determines to win no less than the Duke's undying love.
The saga of Madeline continues as she suffers the travails of life as a ponygirl in the former Soviet Republic of Kalikastan. Ponygirl Summer is over, and the ponygirls must prepare for the fall racing season. Maddy, now known as 'Lightning', struggles to find love amidst the cruelty of life as a dehumanized female. Can her love for her trainer, Anton Drabik, a former Red Army colonel, survive the retributions of his mistress, Anya? Can she find solace in her love for her sister ponygirl, Persephone? Meanwhile, Chocolate, the brown skinned Chicago whore recruited to race against Lightning, discovers what it really means to dedicate herself to her new 'profession', and Jake, who has sworn to rescue Maddy, struggles with the temptations of Kalikastan's 'peculiar institution': female slavery.
The Book of Lost Saints is an evocative multigenerational Cuban-American family story of revolution, loss, and family bonds from New York Times-bestselling author Daniel José Older. Marisol vanished during the Cuban Revolution, disappearing with hardly a trace. Now, shaped by atrocities long-forgotten, her tenacious spirit visits her nephew, Ramón, in modern-day New Jersey. Her hope: that her presence will prompt him to unearth their painful family history. Ramón launches a haphazard investigation into the story of his ancestor, unaware of the forces driving him on his search. Along the way, he falls in love, faces a run-in with a murderous gangster, and uncovers the lives of the lost saints who helped Marisol during her imprisonment. Uplifting and evocative, The Book of Lost Saints is a haunting meditation on family, forgiveness, and the violent struggle to be free. An Imprint Book
Kate Connelly should be careful what she wishes for. Just seventeen, she already feels like she's suffocating. Since her mother's death, her father has basically checked out, so she's stuck raising her brothers by herself out in the New Mexico scrub. All Kate wants is a little distraction from the same-ole, same-ole that is her life. When two mysterious guys show up at the diner where she works, she thinks her wish has come true, until they start giving her a hard time. Like her life isn't hard enough. Something about them niggles her, but she brushes it off. She's never going to see them again anyway . . . right? Then they appear in an alley one night, to either rescue or kidnap her (she's still not sure which), before disappearing like figments of her imagination. Kate decides to put the bizarre encounters out of her mind. She has bigger problems to worry about: like that elite military academy that's been pursuing her gifted little brother. When one of their cadets shows up at school, he creates instant pandemonium. And just happens to be one of those mysterious guys. Coincidence? Mama said there's no such thing. And to always trust her instinct. But that might be kind of hard, because every time she's around Cadet Peter Davenport, her gut starts flip-flopping on her. And her heart. Can Kate keep it together long enough to stop Cadet Davenport's mission? She's about to find out. And-once again-how neatly life can be split into before and after.
Johnny Larson is a star running back for the Oregon Ducks. He lives for football, wild parties, casual sex and his NFL dream. A serious relationship never enters his mind, until a chance encounter with his brother's girlfriend changes things.Elise Quinn is not a one-night stand sort of girl. Quiet and studious, she doesn't drink or party and is "practically engaged" to Johnny's brother. But when Johnny impulsively kisses her in a dorm room one rainy afternoon, their sexual attraction is immediate and powerful, igniting a passionate affair that won't be denied. Johnny calls it their destiny. Elise calls it love. Their happiness is complete when Johnny is picked by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the NFL Draft. Their exciting future seems assured. But it ends later that night, when Johnny drives drunk after his draft party and kills a pedestrian in a rain-drenched intersection in downtown Eugene, turning their dream into an ongoing nightmare.Johnny is convicted of criminally negligent homicide and is soon enmeshed in a deadly struggle with a corrupt prison system that tries to destroy him. When the brutal stabbing of his cellmate sends Johnny to death row for aggravated murder, Elise joins a desperate legal battle to save his life. But does love have the power to overcome destiny?
