Seduced and Betrayed
Seduced and Betrayed

Author: Milford Bateman

Publisher: University of New Mexico Press

Published: 2017-05-01

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 0826357970

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Microfinance began as the disbursement of tiny loans to the poor, which they could use to undertake informal income-generating activities. It went on to become one of the most popular international development policies of all time and a mainstay of local development and antipoverty programs across the Global South. The contributors to this multidisciplinary volume consider the origins, evolution, and outcomes of microfinance from a variety of perspectives and contend that it has been an unsuccessful approach to development. The contributors contend that over the last twenty years, microfinance policies have exacerbated poverty and exclusion, undermined gender empowerment, underpinned a massive growth in inequality, destroyed solidarity and trust in the community, and, overall, manifestly weakened those local economies of the Global South where it reached critical mass. They use qualitative anthropological, economic, and political-economic research to unpack the ideas and values that have allowed microfinance to “seduce” the world and blind so many to its corrosive effects.

Seduction and Betrayal
Seduction and Betrayal

Author: Elizabeth Hardwick

Publisher: New York Review of Books

Published: 2011-07-13

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 1590174372

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A vivid and provocative literary criticism of famous women writers from Virginia Woolf to Zelda Fitzgerald by a “gifted miniaturist biographer” (Joyce Carol Oates) The novelist and essayist Elizabeth Hardwick is one of contemporary America’s most brilliant writers, and Seduction and Betrayal, in which she considers the careers of women writers as well as the larger question of the presence of women in literature, is her most passionate and concentrated work of criticism. A gallery of unforgettable portraits—of Virginia Woolf and Zelda Fitzgerald, Dorothy Wordsworth and Jane Carlyle—as well as a provocative reading of such works as Wuthering Heights, Hedda Gabler, and the poems of Sylvia Plath, Seduction and Betrayal is a virtuoso performance, a major writer’s reckoning with the relations between men and women, women and writing, writing and life.

Seduced and Betrayed (The Hollywood Nights Series, Book 2)
Seduced and Betrayed (The Hollywood Nights Series, Book 2)

Author: Candace Schuler

Publisher: ePublishing Works!

Published: 2012-07-16

Total Pages: 171

ISBN-13: 1614172994

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Ten years ago, Zeke Blackstone was a smokin' hot bad boy actor, and his co-star, 18-year-old Ariel Cameron, was America's TV sweetheart. Their chemistry was instant. Now, twenty-five years later, Zeke is still smokin' hot, Ariel is one of the most respected actresses in America, and neither has willingly occupied the same room together since their divorce. But their beloved daughter is getting married and all she asks is that her estranged parents "make nice" for the wedding. Thrown together for the wedding festivities, the act of "making nice" turns into "something more," and the wildfire attraction between Zeke and Ariel reignites, stronger than ever. REVIEWS: "A poignant tale of tempestuous love that even time cannot defuse." ~Romantic Times "...true-to-life characters who forge a bond strong enough to carry them into the future." ~A Little Romance "A terrific love story..." ~Rendezvous THE HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS, in series order Lovers & Strangers Seduced & Betrayed Passion & Scandal OTHER TITLES by Candace Schuler One Night With You (The Heart of the City, Book 1) The Night Remembers (Heart of the City, Book 2) All Night Long (Heart of the City, Book 3)

The Monarch's Mate
The Monarch's Mate

Author: Miranda Bridges

Publisher:

Published: 2019-11-11

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13:

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My life sucks.All the other human breeders have males who are head over heels for them, but do I get that? Nope. Not even close. My alien is the future king of the Dravian race and believe me, he acts like a royal jerk.Yeah, sure, he's hot as hell, but that is not the point.Anyway, I'm still trying to figure out how to get him to do what I want when I stumble onto plans for an assassination. I decide to get involved because if anyone is going to kill the sexy prince it's going to be me. Especially if he calls me his "namori" one more time. Whatever that means.So now I'm trying to keep us alive, but he's making everything difficult with his kisses and his... well let's just say I better keep my mind focused and my legs, er... mouth closed.House of Kaimar Series:Book 1: The Commander's Captive (Lia & Varek)Book 2: The Monarch's Mate (Morgan & Zaden)Book 3: The Bodyguard's Breeder (Eleanor & Kade)Book 4: The Legislator's Lover (Natalie & Kolton)Book 5: The Healer Hellion (Skylar & Braxton) *It's not necessary, but highly recommended that the series be read in order.

The Seduction of Lucy
The Seduction of Lucy

Author: Kris Rafferty

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2015-02-02

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 146038024X

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"We're having sex until we're out of each other's system." Lucy is what the "Agency" made her: deadly, ruthless and calculating. It's stripped away much of the girl she used to be, but fear and lust remain. Troy inspires both. He always has—even when he hijacked Lucy's life and gave it to a shadowy government agency operating outside the law. In a world where every day is an op and every op could be your last, there's no room for emotion. Whatever gets you through—the training, the thrills, the sex—you take and are grateful. Even as fellow agents are culled by unknown assassins, Lucy and Troy remain locked in a breathless clinch of deception, distrust and desire. At any moment, one could be tasked to kill the other, and at the Agency, protocol rules. And cancellation is forever.

The Darkest Seduction
The Darkest Seduction

Author: Gena Showalter

Publisher: HQN Books

Published: 2012-02-28

Total Pages: 509

ISBN-13: 0373776578

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In this irresistibly seductive Lords of the Underworld adventure, an immortal warrior's desire for the wrong woman may ignite the biggest war the heavens have ever witnessed. Original.

Reverie
Reverie

Author: Ryan La Sala

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2019-12-03

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 1492682675

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A B&N's YA Book Club Pick * Walmart Buzz Pick * Indie Next Pick * Book of the Month Club YA Box A "joyously, riotously queer" (Kirkus) young adult fantasy from debut author Ryan La Sala, Reverie is a wildly imaginative story about dreams becoming reality, perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Laini Taylor. A few weeks ago, Kane Montgomery was in an accident that robbed him of his memory. The only thing he knows for certain is that the police found him half-dead in the river. The world as he knows it feels different—reality seems different. And when strange things start happening around him, Kane isn't sure where to turn. And then three of his classmates show up, claiming to be his friends and the only people who can tell him what's truly going on. Kane doesn't know what to believe or who he can trust. But as he and the others are dragged into increasingly fantastical dream worlds drawn from imagination, it becomes clear that there is dark magic at work. Nothing in Kane's life is an accident, and only he can keep the world itself from unraveling. Reverie is an intricate and compelling LGBT young adult book about the secret worlds we hide within ourselves and what happens when they become real. Praise for Reverie: "This outstanding debut novel will light readers' imaginations on fire...Imaginative, bold, and full of queer representation, this is a must-purchase for YA collections."—School Library Journal *STARRED REVIEW* "This fantasy offers readers something wonderfully new and engaging...a gem of a novel that is as affirming as it is entertaining."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "The story's many LGBTQ characters are prominently represented and powerfully nuanced."—Publishers Weekly "A darkly imagined, riveting fantasy... thrilling."—Shelf Awareness "Joyously, riotously queer... The themes of creating one's own reality and fighting against the rules imposed by the world you're born into will ring powerfully true for many young readers."—Kirkus Reviews

Renee's Mates: A Reverse Harem Romance
Renee's Mates: A Reverse Harem Romance

Author: Shelley Munro

Publisher: Shelley Munro

Published: 2019-08-03

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 0473453460

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Four brothers seek one woman. Mission: revenge. Soldier Renee Paulson and her best friend witnessed a murder. When her friend dies in suspicious circumstances, Renee flees to a secluded town. A helicopter pilot, she flies tourists over the tundra and delivers supplies while keeping a low profile. Like most werewolves, the Taktuq brothers are family oriented. Their younger sister is adamant Renee had an affair with her soldier husband, and they promise to investigate. Exhaustive research leads them to the Arctic town of Churchill. Renee Paulson or Renee James, the name she goes by now, is a sexy surprise. She’s solitary and wary, and it seems she is their mate. Perturbed, the brothers push on with wooing and romance while conflicted by their obligation to their sister. Peeling away Renee’s protective layers reveals a desirable, intelligent woman—one they wish to keep in their lives. When an assassin catches up with Renee, the Taktuq brothers embrace their wolves to save her. They’ll do anything to guard their mate, even protect her from their sister. Contains a strong, plain-Jane heroine, four werewolf heroes with attitude, lots of secret sexy times, a pissed younger sister and an assassin with a big gun.

My Second Chance: A Threesome Small Town Romance
My Second Chance: A Threesome Small Town Romance

Author: Shelley Munro

Publisher: Shelley Munro

Published: 2016-10-04

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 0473370476

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Two men. New possibilities. Lion shifter Leticia Huntingdon has FIV, the feline version of AIDS. For months she’s been in remission, treated by Gavin Finley, the Middlemarch feline doctor. Now the disease has returned. Her feelings for Gavin can’t go anywhere because of the FIV, so it shouldn’t hurt when Gavin turns to Charlie, the new male cop. Gavin can’t believe how good sex is with Charlie, can’t believe he’s found a mate. The loving is amazing and hot, but Gavin can’t forget Leticia. He wants her in his life. He wants Charlie too. Confusion and jealousy create torrid undercurrents for the trio. Charlie McKenzie falls for Gavin quickly and can’t understand why he’s attracted to Leticia. A nightmare changes everything, drawing the three together and bringing new possibilities. A ménage a trois. Raw need and passion brings them closer. If only the disease threatening Leticia’s life didn’t loom on the horizon… Warning: contains scenes with same-sex loving.

Slave to Sensation
Slave to Sensation

Author: Nalini Singh

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2006-09-05

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1101042958

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THE FIRST PSY/CHANGELING NOVEL from the New York Times bestselling author of Shards of Hope, Shield of Winter, and Heart of Obsidian... The book that Christine Feehan called "a must-read for all of my fans." In a world that denies emotions, where the ruling Psy punish any sign of desire, Sascha Duncan must conceal the feelings that brand her as flawed. To reveal them would be to sentence herself to the horror of “rehabilitation”—the complete psychic erasure of everything she ever was…Both human and animal, Lucas Hunter is a Changeling hungry for the very sensations the Psy disdain. After centuries of uneasy coexistence, these two races are now on the verge of war over the brutal murders of several Changeling women. Lucas is determined to find the Psy killer who butchered his packmate, and Sascha is his ticket into their closely guarded society. But he soon discovers that this ice-cold Psy is very capable of passion—and that the animal in him is fascinated by her. Caught between their conflicting worlds, Lucas and Sascha must remain bound to their identities—or sacrifice everything for a taste of darkest temptation…