One Thousand and One Nights
One Thousand and One Nights

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Publisher: Anchor

Published: 2013-06-11

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0307958876

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Gathered and passed down over the centuries from India, Persia, and across the Arab world, the mesmerizing stories of One Thousand and One Nights tell of the real and the supernatural, love and marriage, power and punishment, wealth and poverty, and the endless trials and uncertainties of fate. They are related by the beautiful, wise, young Shahrazad, who gives herself up to murderous King Shahrayar. The king has vowed to deflower and then kill a virgin every night—but Shahrazad will not be defeated by the king’s appetites. To save herself, she cunningly spins a web of tales, leaving the king in suspense each morning, and thus prolonging her life for another day. Acclaimed Lebanese writer Hanan al-Shaykh has selected nineteen of these stories, retold them in modern English, and knitted them together into an utterly intoxicating collection. In al-Shaykh’s hands, Shahrazad’s tales are lush and evocative, rich with humor, and utterly captivating.

One Steamy Night
One Steamy Night

Author: Brenda Jackson

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2023-10-24

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 0369742338

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His plan for seduction went perfectly…until he asked her to marry him! New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson returns to the friends and family of the Westmoreland in this Westmoreland Legacy novel. Two can play the game of seduction. But after one night together, the rules are about to change… Westmoreland family friend Jaxon Ravnell is in Wyoming for one reason only: to consummate his fiery attraction to Nadia Novak. But unbeknownst to him, Nadia has her own plan for seduction. Giving in to their mutual desire is a win-win… Nadia accepts that love isn’t part of their connection, and after one night, she knows it’s time to move on. But for Jaxon, their pleasure-filled night together changed everything. Now he’s playing by his rules…and he’s ready to wager his future, though not his heart, on the woman he’s made up his mind to marry. Only one thing stands in his way: Nadia. Harlequin Desire transports you to the luxurious worlds of American tycoons, ranchers and family dynasties. Get ready for bold encounters and sizzling chemistry. You’ll be swept away by this bold, sizzling romance, part of The Westmoreland Legacy series: Book 1: The Rancher Returns Book 2: His Secret Son Book 3: An Honorable Seduction Book 4: His to Claim Book 5: Duty or Desire Book 6: One Steamy Night

A Thousand Nights
A Thousand Nights

Author: E. K. Johnston

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2015-10-04

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 1484728998

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"A story threaded with shimmering vibrance and beauty, A Thousand Nights will weave its spell over readers' hearts and leave them captivated long after the final tale has been told." -- Alexandra Bracken, New York Times best-selling author of The Darkest Minds series A dazzling retelling of Arabian Nights, A THOUSAND NIGHTS is a tale of family, love and power that would not feel out of place if Scheherazade herself were telling it. And maybe she is... Lo-Melkhiin killed three hundred girls before he came to her village, looking for a wife. When she sees the dust cloud on the horizon, she knows he has arrived. She knows he will want the loveliest girl: her sister. She vows she will not let her be next. And so she is taken in her sister's place. Night after night, Lo-Melkhiin comes to her and listens to the stories she tells, and day after day she is awoken by the sunrise. Exploring the palace, she begins to unlock years of fear that have tormented and silenced a kingdom. Lo-Melkhiin was not always a cruel ruler. Something went wrong. Far away, back in their village, her sister is mourning. Through her pain, she calls upon the desert winds, conjuring a subtle unseen magic, and something besides death stirs the air. Then at the palace, the words she speaks to Lo-Melkhiin every night are given a strange life of their own. Little things, at first: a dress from home, a vision of her sister. With each tale she spins, her power grows. Soon she dreams of bigger, more terrible magic: power enough to save a king, if she can put an end to the rule of a monster.

One Thousand and One Nights
One Thousand and One Nights

Author: Ruth Browne

Publisher: Entangled: Select Otherworld

Published: 2013-09-30

Total Pages: 47

ISBN-13: 1622663314

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Sheri spends her days fighting zombies and her nights chained to a wall, earning her every breath by telling stories to her captor Aleksy-stories that make them both forget the ruined world. Sheri could put up with the conditions-at least she knows her sister is safe in the community Aleksy leads-until she realizes she's falling for him...even though he wants her dead. When Aleksy allowed Sheri and her sister into his compound, he didn't know about the zombie bite on her back. It's only a matter of time before she turns into one of the rising dead and threatens their existence, but Aleksy has a secret need for Sheri and her stories. For everyone's safety, he chains her to his bedroom wall, hoping for just one more day. But how long will the community allow Aleksy to ignore his own rule: always kill the infected. Always. Previously released on Entangled's Ever After imprint - September 2013

One Steamy Night & An Off-Limits Merger
One Steamy Night & An Off-Limits Merger

Author: Brenda Jackson

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2023-10-24

Total Pages: 381

ISBN-13: 0369742664

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Mixing business with pleasure takes two couples to the limits of temptation in this scorching Harlequin Desire anthology by bestselling authors Brenda Jackson and Naima Simone… One Steamy Night by New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson A passion-filled night is only the beginning of his plan… Westmoreland family friend Jaxon Ravnel is in Wyoming to consummate his fiery attraction to Nadia Novak. But unbeknownst to him, Nadia has her own plan for seduction. Their pleasure-filled night is full of surprises. Nadia leaves believing Jaxon isn’t ready for love…and he leaves wanting to make her his wife! Now Jaxon is playing by his own rules… An Off-Limits Merger by USA TODAY bestselling author Naima Simone To seal the deal, it’s hands off the CEO’s daughter… Motorcycle exec Bran Holleran is a heartbeat away from taking his company to the next level. An affair with the daughter of his most important investor could destroy everything. But Tatum Haas is temptation itself. Despite swearing off love after a devastating betrayal, the Boston socialite finds the bad-boy businessman impossible to resist…until a shocking secret threatens their blazing connection! Two sizzling romances, one great value!

1001 Australian Nights
1001 Australian Nights

Author: Dave Graney

Publisher: Affirm Press

Published: 2011-04

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 0980790484

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Legendary rock showman Dave Graney takes us on a journey about self-discovery. As a young man fired up by punk rock he sets off on a road-trip from small-town Australia, outside of life and looking for a way in. When he loses the map Graney discovers his groove, then twists and turns through three decades as a working artist. When Graney takes the wheel, you don't know where you'll end up - or if you'll get there safe. This ain't no standard rock'n'roll trip; it's an education. This is Graney up close, out there and on his game. Turn it up loud.

The Sixteen Pleasures
The Sixteen Pleasures

Author: Robert Hellenga

Publisher: Soho Press

Published: 2009-09-01

Total Pages: 327

ISBN-13: 1569478112

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Art and poetry, mystery and desire collide in this sensual and “elegantly moving” literary romance set in the cobbled streets and painted halls of Florence, Italy (New Yorker). Margot Harrington, an American volunteer in Florence, is an expert at book conservancy. While struggling to save a waterlogged convent library, she comes across a fabulous volume of 16 erotic drawings by Giulio Romano, accompanying 16 steamy sonnets by Pietro Aretino. When first published over 4 centuries ago, the Vatican ordered all copies destroyed. This one—now unique—volume has survived. The abbess prevails upon Margot to save the order’s finances by selling the magnificently illustrated erotica discreetly—meaning without the bishop’s knowledge. Margot’s other clandestine project is a middle-aged Italian who is boldly attempting radical measures to save endangered frescoes. She is 29 and available; he, older and married. He shares her sense of mission and soon her bed in this daring story of spiritual longing and earthly desire.

One Night with a Rake
One Night with a Rake

Author: Connie Mason

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2013-06-04

Total Pages: 237

ISBN-13: 1402272448

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For King and Country, Three Notorious Rakes Will Put All Their Seductive Skills to Work. After All, The Fate of England's Monarchy is in Their Hands. Since the death of his fiancée, Nathaniel Colton's polished boots have rested beneath the beds of countless wayward wives and widows of the ton. He's careful to leave each lady smiling, and equally careful to guard his heart. So seducing Lady Georgette should pose no problem. But the beautiful reformist is no easy conquest, and Nate's considerable charm fails to entice Georgette to his bed. To woo her, Nate will have to make her believe he cares about someone besides himself--and no one is more surprised than Nate when he realizes he actually does.

One Thousand and One Lies
One Thousand and One Lies

Author: Yumoyori Wilson

Publisher:

Published: 2018-08-30

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 9781719978835

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Lies. Words of deception that assist in manipulating a person, group, lover, or foe. With each lie that leaves our lips, a plot morphs into a quick exchange, and the end result? Death.Some call us Reapers of Beauty. Others think we assist the Angel of Death. Assassins? Murders? The list of what we term ourselves are endless. To us, this life is nothing but a job. One we have no control over what we do or whom we kill. That was how I'd lived my life for 25 years, and I presumed it would always be that way...until last night.It was an easy assignment. A task I was confident in executing. Yet his stunning eyes pulled me in. His addictive aroma made me sigh in bliss. Those silky strands of hair felt so nice to touch, and those lips held a level of satisfaction that made my body hum for more.A forbidden attraction that has led me astray. Or should I change that to attractions?A thousand lies. That is all it takes to become a Reaper, like me. For the sake of protecting this mysterious group of men from my master who wants them dead, it's time for me to play the game and turn the tables for the sake of freedom. Will I survive? Maybe not, but I guess I'll die trying. Let the game begin...One Thousand and One. AUTHOR NOTE: Please Be Advised:1001 LIES- Reapers of Beauty is an 18+ Series that contains dark themes which include sexual assault, child abuse, and/or violence which may be triggering to survivors.