Seduction & Scandal
Seduction & Scandal

Author: Charlotte Featherstone

Publisher: HQN Books

Published: 2011-07-01

Total Pages: 383

ISBN-13: 1459207726

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A lady’s plan to marry a proper match is threatened by a seductive earl—and her own secret desires—in this sexy Victorian romance. With the scandalous nature of her birth to live down, Isabella Fairmont dreams of a proper marriage—even if it must be passionless. She saves her deepest desires for the novel she dares to pen, wherein she is seduced by a handsome lord with dark powers. But then her courtship with an appropriate suitor is threatened by the sudden attentions of the reclusive Earl of Black—whose pale blue eyes and brooding sensuality are exactly as she described in her book. Isabella tries to resist the mysterious earl. Yet as he pursues her, with inexplicable knowledge of her past and kisses that consume her, Isabella fears she will succumb. If only the earl could tell Isabella the truth. With very real, and treacherous, thieves endangering her life, Black will need to protect Isabella from the very people she trusts most . . .

Secrets, Lies...and Seduction
Secrets, Lies...and Seduction

Author: Katherine Garbera

Publisher: Silhouette

Published: 2010-06-01

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 1426856407

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A sexy summer anthology featuring two separate stories—twice the delectable scandal! CEO's Summer Seduction by Katherine Garbera Meet the billionaire boss: Sebastian Hughes has taken his secretary for granted one too many times. To keep her from walking out he must show her what she's really worth…fast! But she's seen all of his usual seduction ploys…and she'll only settle for the real thing. Magnate's Mistress-for-a-Month by Yvonne Lindsay Watch out for the jaded businessman: Richard Wells has had it with romance…and marriage. Then he spies a woman on horseback and vows to bed her. But the object of his seduction is no privileged female. She's the hired help with a heart bound to make even this disillusioned bachelor crumble.

It's No Secret
It's No Secret

Author: Carmen Bryan

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2007-11-06

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 1416537201

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The former girlfriend of rap star Nas and mother of his daughter discusses their relationship, her part in his famous feud with rival rapper Jay-Z, and her struggle to maintain independence and find love as a single mother in the projects.

A Seduction at Christmas
A Seduction at Christmas

Author: Cathy Maxwell

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2009-10-06

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 0061980641

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She never expected it would come to this Desperation and an empty stomach forced Fiona Lachlan to agree to a plan that ended up luring the wickedly notorious Duke of Holburn into trouble. Everything went terribly wrong, and now she has found herself posing as his ward! And while she swore nothing could make her desire a scoundrel, even if he was a duke, she is now drawing ever closer to the one man she cannot have . . . "Beware of innocence!" The Duke of Holburn had spent years heeding this warning, and in doing so, managed to avoid the virginal young ladies who had been put in his path. But now his wild ways have gotten him into real danger. There are killers at the door and a temptingly beautiful woman in his arms. He is about to find himself seduced . . . and he isn't quite sure he wants to resist this time.

The Scandal of the Speaking Body
The Scandal of the Speaking Body

Author: Shoshana Felman

Publisher: Stanford University Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 080474453X

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Imagining an encounter between Moliere's Don Juan and Austin, this bold yet subtle meditation contemplates the seductive promises of speech and of love, in a telling exchange among philosophy, linguistics, literature, and Lacanian theory."

Seduction of the Gullible
Seduction of the Gullible

Author: John Wiley Martin

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13:

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The video nasties scare was one of the more memorable, and unbelievable, media sensations of the 1980s. The influx of cheap foreign sex and gore shockers outraged the tabloids and the chattering classes, and led ultimately to the Video Recordings Act, which made Britain's already strict censorship laws some of the strongest in Europe. John Martin runs down the whys and wherefores of the entire scandal, and categorises the nasties, from Absurd! to Zombie Creeping Flesh.

Seduction Becomes Her
Seduction Becomes Her

Author: Shirlee Busbee

Publisher: Zebra Books

Published: 2010-06-01

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 142011901X

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This “entertaining mix of gothic romance and suspense is a pleasure to read” from the New York Times–bestselling author of Scandal Becomes Her (Booklist). As guardian to her two young siblings after her parents’ death, Daphne Beaumont struggles to keep the family together. But when Daphne’s brother suddenly inherits a sizable estate from a distant relative, they are able to leave London behind for a prosperous new life in Cornwall. Devoted to her charges, Daphne doesn’t believe marriage is in her future, despite her newfound wealth and striking beauty—until she meets the intriguing Charles Weston . . . A long-buried secret brings Charles to Cornwall, where he encounters the alluring Daphne while walking on the beach. When a sudden rockslide strands the two in a cave, their shared captivity is sure to invite scandal. Charles knows he must act honorably and propose to Daphne—an easy prospect for him considering he has fallen for her. The real challenge now lies in Charles winning Daphne’s heart—and showing her how wonderful love’s spell can be . . . Praise for Shirlee Busbee and Scandal Becomes Her “A delightful romance—altogether a wonderful book.” —Roberta Gellis “A scandalously delicious read that left me wanting more!” —Bertrice Small “One of the best romantic writers of our time.” —Affaire de Coeur “Busbee is back and better than ever!” —Julia Quinn

To Seduce a Scoundrel
To Seduce a Scoundrel

Author: Darcy Burke

Publisher: Zealous Quill Press

Published: 2012-07-02

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 0985455829

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A lady on the brink of disaster… Lady Philippa Latham is determined to avoid scandal at all costs. When her mother’s outrageous behavior threatens their family’s reputation, Philippa attempts to curtail her activities. Unwittingly, she follows her to a party no unmarried Society girl would risk attending, where she locks lips with England’s most notorious scoundrel. She should stay far away from him, but a night of danger and kisses ensures they will be linked, at least for a short time. A scoundrel in need of seduction… Lord Ambrose Sevrin is famous for having ruined his brother’s fiancée and refusing to marry her. Now celibate, he doesn’t deserve to stand next to Lady Philippa, let alone touch her. Yet when she needs his help to secure a husband before her mother ruins them all, he can’t resist offering his assistance. He must not, however, succumb to her charms because he can’t tolerate redemption—or love.

The Child Sex Scandal and Modern Irish Literature
The Child Sex Scandal and Modern Irish Literature

Author: Joseph Valente

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 0253053218

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Even though the Irish child sex abuse scandals in the Catholic Church have appeared steadily in the media, many children remain in peril. In The Child Sex Scandal and Modern Irish Literature, Joseph Valente and Margot Gayle Backus examine modern cultural responses to child sex abuse in Ireland. Using descriptions of these scandals found in newspapers, historiographical analysis, and 20th- and 21st-century literature, Valente and Backus expose a public sphere ardently committed to Irish children's souls and piously oblivious to their physical welfare. They offer historically contextualized and psychoanalytically informed readings of scandal narratives by nine notable modern Irish authors who actively, pointedly, and persistently question Ireland's responsibilities regarding its children. Through close, critical readings, a more nuanced and troubling account emerges of how Ireland's postcolonial heritage has served to enable such abuse. The Child Sex Scandal and Modern Irish Literature refines the debates on why so many Irish children were lost by offering insight into the lived experience of both the children and those who failed them.

Star Spangled Scandal
Star Spangled Scandal

Author: Chris DeRose

Publisher: Regnery History

Published: 2019-06-25

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1621578054

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A HISTORY BOOK CLUB BESTSELLER "True crime fans will relish this thoughtful look at a murder and its aftermath that riveted a nation." — Publisher's Weekly book review "There may be no two more addicting topics to people right now than politics and true crime. Star Spangled Scandal delves into both of these—with a heavy dose of sex added in." — NPR book review “… and sir I do assure you he has as much the use of your wife as you have.” — From an anonymous note delivered to Congressman Daniel Sickles on February 24, 1859 It is two years before the Civil War, and Congressman Daniel Sickles and his lovely wife Teresa are popular fixtures in Washington, D.C. society. Their house sits on Lafayette Square across from White House grounds, and the president himself is godfather to the Sickles’ six-year-old daughter. Because Congressman Sickles is frequently out of town, he trusts his friend, U.S. Attorney Philip Barton Key—son of Francis Scott Key—to escort the beautiful Mrs. Sickles to parties in his absence. Revelers in D.C. are accustomed to the sight of the congressman’s wife with the tall, Apollo-like Philip Barton Key, who is considered “the handsomest man in all Washington society… foremost among the popular men of the capital.” Then one day an anonymous note sets into motion a tragic course of events that culminates in a shocking murder in broad daylight in Lafayette Square. This is the riveting true story of the murder and trial that sparked a national debate on madness, male honor, female virtue, fidelity, and the rule of law. Bestselling author Chris DeRose (The Presidents’ War) uses diary entries, letters, newspaper accounts, and eyewitness testimonies to bring the characters to thrilling life in this antebellum true crime history.