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Asperger Meets Girl: Happy Endings for Asperger Boys
by Hugh Jones Jonathan GriffithsMen with Asperger's Syndrome, young and old, experience difficulty with social interaction, which can be a stumbling block when it comes to getting a girlfriend. Here is a book that demystifies the enigma of 'relationships' by explaining everything in Asperger-friendly terms (some of them mathematical, naturally). Asperger Meets Girl provides hope for all hopeless wooers by offering a choice of three interrelated abstract models for understanding boy-girl relationships. And, to make life easier, these models are presented in graph form where possible. The book also gives valuable practical tips for maximising one's chances of successfully developing a relationship, such as how to start a conversation without scaring the other person off, avoiding the inclination to stare and understanding the concept of 'personal space'. Serious, and seriously funny, this book will help bring happy endings to Asperger boys and make them laugh in the process.
Asperger Syndrome - A Love Story
by Sarah Hendrickx Keith Newton Tony AttwoodOpen, honest and upbeat, this book gives personal insight into both the ups and downs of an Asperger relationship. Seeking to challenge the bad press that people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) get as partners, Sarah and Keith tell their story of how they are making it work - and also how they got it wrong - with disarming frankness and humour. When Sarah and Keith met in 2003 neither knew much about Asperger Syndrome. Sarah thought Keith was `weird' and couldn't work out why; and Keith thought Sarah was obsessed with diagnosing him with something-or-other. Difficulties ensued that brought the relationship to an end. Slowly, however, they each built up their knowledge of AS and in the meantime developed a mutual understanding, mutual acceptance and a desire to be together again. This personal account is supplemented with professional knowledge and anecdotes gained from Sarah's work with adults with AS - a career which started as a result of her experiences with Keith. She swears that she didn't take her work home with her! It is inspiring reading for couples in Asperger relationships as well as for counselling professionals.
Aspergers in Love
by Maxine Aston Christopher Slater-Walker Gisela Slater-WalkerAsperger syndrome (AS) has often been considered to be incompatible with love and relationships, but as the number of people who are diagnosed with the disorder increases, it is becoming apparent that people with AS can and do have full and intimate relationships. Comparing and contrasting both AS and non-AS partners' viewpoints, this book frankly examines the fundamental aspects of relationships that are often complicated by the disorder. With all findings illustrated with case examples taken from interviews conducted with couples, the author tackles issues such as attraction, trust, communication, sex and intimacy, and parenting. Drawing on her extensive research and established career as a Relate counsellor, Maxine Aston has produced a much-needed analysis of intimate relationships where one adult has AS and this book is a must for all those with AS and their partners, as well as for friends, family and counsellors.
Aspirations of a Lady's Maid (Breaking the Marriage Rules)
by Eva ShepherdSeparated by classBrought together by passionHaving finally fulfilled her dream of opening a hairdressing parlor, Nellie Regan has no interest in love ruining her plans. After Nellie is caught mocking landowner Dominic Lockhart’s lifeless engagement to Lady Cecily, she’s not expecting him to defend her in a tavern brawl. Now the frustratingly handsome gentleman must recuperate in her home! Close quarters stir simmering attraction…but Nellie’s determined to follow her head, not her heart. Is Dominic willing to do the same?"A very good history, witty and romantic. If this is her first book, I'm waiting for the next one."—Goodreads on Beguiling the Duke
Aspire For Love Wistfully: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Nan JiXiGuaBecause he knew that she had killed the woman he loved the most.ThereforeHe insulted her, mocked her, tortured her.The one sentence Gu Zhao said the most was …"Jiang Yao, if you're still alive, I'll make you wish you were dead! If you die, I'll make you die with grievances!"
Aspire For Love Wistfully: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Nan JiXiGuaBecause he knew that she had killed the woman he loved the most.ThereforeHe insulted her, mocked her, tortured her.The one sentence Gu Zhao said the most was …"Jiang Yao, if you're still alive, I'll make you wish you were dead! If you die, I'll make you die with grievances!"
Aspire For Love Wistfully: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Nan JiXiGuaBecause he knew that she had killed the woman he loved the most.ThereforeHe insulted her, mocked her, tortured her.The one sentence Gu Zhao said the most was …"Jiang Yao, if you're still alive, I'll make you wish you were dead! If you die, I'll make you die with grievances!"
Aspire For Love Wistfully: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Nan JiXiGuaBecause he knew that she had killed the woman he loved the most.ThereforeHe insulted her, mocked her, tortured her.The one sentence Gu Zhao said the most was …"Jiang Yao, if you're still alive, I'll make you wish you were dead! If you die, I'll make you die with grievances!"
The Assassin (Black Irish #5)
by Tricia AndersenTorn by jealousy, Sloan leaves Abbey behind to run Sloan Enterprises when the CIA sends him and Bartholomew on a secret mission in Afghanistan. The couple’s paths cross overseas and Abbey joins her husband on the mission. Tension flares between them in the hot Afghani sun. Can Sloan overcome his emotions long enough to complete his mission, or will his raging jealousy tear him from the woman he loves…forever?
The Assassin
by Evelyn AnthonyA woman swept into a dangerous world of international espionage can trust no one--least of all the assassin she has fallen in love with--in this intricate thriller by master storyteller Evelyn Anthony When Elizabeth Cameron leaves Rome for the Middle East at her uncle Huntley's request, she has no idea that she's about to become a pawn in an international conspiracy that threatens her life and everything she believes America stands for. Huntley Cameron is a kingmaker. One of the most powerful men in the world, he has a brilliant plan to place a candidate in the White House, which, if successful, could be the greatest political coup the United States has ever seen. Bruno Keller grew up in abject poverty fighting for survival. Now, he's a paid assassin who lives by his own code of honor. But his latest assignment comes with an unexpected complication: a beautiful, vulnerable woman. Hunted by both the CIA and the KGB, Elizabeth and Bruno can trust no one--not even their own countrymen. As the truth about a diabolical conspiracy comes to light, the pieces are in play for an assassination that will have political, religious, and economic reverberations for decades to come.
Assassin (The\boundaries Ser. #1)
by Lexxie CouperExperience the boundaries of space, where alien drug lords blight the landscape, sex is a reward and a weapon, and the lines between friend and foe are blurred. Assassin, by award winning sci-fi paranormal author Lexxie Couper, is Book 1 of The Boundaries series, a thrilling ride to distant planets where assassination is the key to winning the war on drugs.Boundary Guardian Zeric Arctos knows trouble when he sees it--and Raavelian sex-slave Jaienna Ti screams all sorts of trouble. Tracking a nefarious Bliss dealer, Zeric must stay focused on the job, something almost impossible to do with Jaienna close by. To make matters worse, the seductive Raavelian brings out the 'animal' in him--an ancient blood curse he has struggled to control his whole life. The beast now threatens to consume him, and Jaienna's intoxicating kisses make the primitive call so much harder to resist.Jaienna Ti is out for revenge. And she'll stop at nothing to achieve it. Posing as a sex-slave isn't the worst thing she's done--she is, after all an Intel-Patrol Corp termination agent, albeit a rogue one--but it's definitely one of the more interesting roles she's assumed. And it gets even more interesting when Zeric Arctos 'rescues' her.Surely being an intergalactic sexual assassin has to come with some perks, right?This erotic sci-fi paranormal romance contains wild, explosive sex in space and is not intended for readers under the age of 18.Previously Published: (2011) 5x5 Publishing | (2006) Changeling Press
Assassin (Theosophi #4)
by T. A. CreechSequel to GeneralLevi Thomas, after watching his brothers fall to the charms of the angels in their midst, gets a hell of an awful shock. Zoey, his wonderful boyfriend, isn’t what he said he was. By the time Levi figures out what he wants to do about Zoey, everything is pushed aside to deal with the threat of adaphat at their door.Zophiel had a job to do. It wasn’t a job he was originally sent down for, but when your brothers are stranded, desperate for news and hope, he can’t say no. Levi’s understandable anger doesn’t help at all, no matter what Zophiel’s intentions. But he has one last thing to do before he can offer Levi their happily ever after, a battle he has to fight. One way or another, Zophiel only knows he must not lose.
An Assassin and an Artist
by Edward KendrickMarin Deschamps has led an interesting life for the past one thousand years. Born a shifter, and also a healer with magical abilities, he still would have died in battle if vampire Baptiste hadn't turned him. Although his Sire didn't approve, he became an assassin, working for nobles who needed his services. As the centuries passed, he plied his trade or fought in various wars until, in the late eighteen hundreds, he settled in Denver, where he used his impressive skills to protect those who needed them. Never once in all that time has he allowed anyone into his life -- until now.Tyler Campbell is an artist and a nascent author who is writing a book on the early history of Denver. While sketching the tunnels below the city to illustrate his book, he meets Marin, who is there for reasons of his own. Tyler is instantly drawn to the handsome, amber-eyed man. A man he has no reason to believe is anything other than another human, although humans are aware that supernaturals live among them.Marin is appalled when his panther reveals that Tyler is his fated mate. Things get worse, in his opinion, when he needs Tyler's help to stop a vicious gang of humans bent on destroying all supernaturals.Will they be able to stop the gang, and if so, will Marin's vampire half allow his growing interest in Tyler to become more? If he does, he will have to reveal what he is, which could destroy any hope that they might have a future together.
The Assassin Game
by Kirsty MckayT.A.G. You're It..."It is 4 a.m. when they come for me. I am already awake, strung out on the fear that they will come, and fear that they won't. When I finally hear the click of the latch on the dormitory door, I have only a second to brace myself before-"At Cate's isolated boarding school Killer is more than a game-it's an elite secret society. Members must avoid being "killed" during a series of thrilling pranks-and only the Game Master knows who the "killer" is. When Cate's finally invited to join The Guild of Assassins, she knows it's her ticket to finally feeling like she belongs. But when the game becomes all too real, the school threatens to shut it down. Cate will do anything to keep playing and save The Guild. But can she find the real assassin-before she's the next target?
Assassin of Reality: A Novel (Vita Nostra #2)
by Marina & DyachenkoThe eagerly anticipated sequel to the highly acclaimed Vita Nostra takes readers to the next stage in Sasha Samokhina’s journey in a richly imagined world of dark academia in which grammar is magic—and not all magic is good.In Vita Nostra, Sasha Samokhina, a third-year student at the Institute of Special Technologies, was in the middle of taking the final exam that would transform her into a part of the Great Speech. After defying her teachers’ expectations, Sasha emerges from the exam as Password, a unique and powerful part of speech. Accomplished and ready to embrace her new role, she soon learns her powers threaten the old world, and despite her hard work, Sasha is set to fail.However, Farit Kozhennikov, Sasha’s dark mentor, finds a way to bring her out of the oblivion and back to the Institute for his own selfish purposes. Subsequently, Sasha must correct her mistakes before she is allowed to graduate and is forced to do what few are asked and even less achieve: to succeed and reverberate—becoming a part of the Great Speech and being one of the special few who dictate reality. If she fails, she faces a fate far worse than death: the choice is hers. Years have passed around the Institute—and the numerous realities that have spread from Sasha’s first failure—but it is only her fourth year of learning what role she will play in shaping the world. Her teachers despise and fear her, her classmates distrust her, and a growing love—for a young pilot with no affiliation to the school—is fraught because a relationship means leverage, and Farit won’t hesitate to use it against her.Planes crash all the time. Which means Sasha needs to rewrite the world so that can’t happen...or fail for good.
Assassin Queen
by Anna KashinaDefeated by the Majat forces, Nimos and the other Kaddim Brothers retreat to their secret fortress in the southern mountains. Nimos knows that the Majat's victory is only temporary: during the flight, he managed to place a mark on Kara, one of the top-ranked Diamond Majat. His mind magic would now allow him to use this mark to confer her fighting skill to the Kaddim warriors and turn her loyalties to their side. The new Majat Guildmaster, Mai, is planning a march against the Kaddim. His key ally, Prince Kyth Dorn, is instrumental in these plans: Kyth's magic gift can protect the Majat against the Kaddim mind control powers. But Mai and Kyth are having trouble getting over their rivalry for Kara's affections - even after they realize that this rivalry is the least of their worries, at least for the moment. Something about Kara is not right...
Assassin Treasure
by C. L. ScholeyThe cold, lifeless stare of her prone boss, Tyler Darren, makes Candy's breath stop. The powerful assassin, gun in hand, has her heart pounding in fear as she hides under a desk. Run, her mind screams, while her body is a block of ice. Desperation forces her into action and she flees for her life. But there is nowhere to hide. The arms of an assassin is a dangerous place to be. Dirk is a man who kills the evil, not the innocent. The frightened woman whose existence is in his hands makes his blood boil with want. When she's stolen from him, Dirk sets out to teach a killer no one steals an assassin's treasure.
ASSASSINATO por PERFEIÇÃO: UM MISTÉRIO DE ROSA ESPINHOSA (Um mistério de rosa espinhosa #3)
by Lauren CarrAssassinato por perfeição por Lauren Carr Cuidado! A perfeição tem um lado sombrio! Assassinato por perfeição Cuidado! A perfeição tem um lado sombrio! Frustrados com suas agendas lotadas, Murphy Thornton e Jessica Faraday tentam encontrar união agendando uma noite semanal para encontros. A última coisa que Jessica esperava na noite de seu encontro foi o curso de culinária gourmet de um casal no Stepford Kitchen Studio, de propriedade da Chef Natalie Stepford - a personificação da perfeição feminina. Quando Natalie acaba morta e Murphy desaparece, os detetives de Thorny Rose devem retirar as camadas da vida impecável de Natalie Stepford para descobrir que a perfeição tem um lado sombrio e sinistro.
Assassinio in Gay Street (Serie Le indagini di Pat St. James #1)
by John Simpson Victor MillaisSerie Le indagini di Pat St. James, Libro 1Un serial killer sta prendendo di mira gli uomini gay, andando a caccia nei locali alla moda e nei parchi. Assegnato al caso, la recluta della polizia Pat St. James si sente fin troppo vicino alle vittime. È gay e al lavoro non si è ancora dichiarato. Ricevere un incarico sotto copertura in cui gli si chiede di fingere di essere un uomo gay pare uno scherzo del destino. Pat e il suo collega, Hank, frequentano i bar in cerca dell'assassino. Allo stesso tempo, Pat è alla ricerca dell'uomo perfetto e si destreggia fra tre uomini, nella speranza di trovare quello giusto per lui. Ha conosciuto Bill in un bar, Dean è un vecchio amico e, per un'altra fatalità, anche il suo collega, Hank, è gay e si trova sulla lista dei possibili spasimanti. Mentre il killer continua la strage, strangolando e violentando le sue vittime, Pat deve concentrarsi sul lavoro, sperando che la sua vita privata sopravviva allo stress. Ma quando le sue speranze e i sogni di felicità si sovrappongono all'indagine, Pat si trova a correre dei grossi rischi.
Assassino - Filhos da Rebelião - Livro 1
by Elsa Day Andrea MoreiraO fogo arde, não importa o quanto eles tentam negar. Nadia quer ser uma menina normal todos os dias. Ela quer se divertir, ser livre e se apaixonar. Mas há uma coisa que está em seu caminho; seu pai é o presidente do Moto Clube Perseguidores da Meia-Noite. O impiedoso pai motociclista de Nadia não vai deixar ninguém tocar sua filha. Hunter Flint é o braço direito forte e bruto de um MC rival, os Filhos de Rebelião. Hunter tem cicatrizes de batalha em sua pele, e está fechado para o amor. Ele foi para Queeenstown em uma missão mortal, que poderia dilacerar os Perseguidores da Meia-Noite. Quando os dois se encontram, a paixão entre eles pega fogo. Podem estes amantes malfadados ficar juntos... Ou será que a sua história de amor vai se espatifar e queimar?
Assassin's Gambit
by Amy RabyVitala Salonius, champion of the warlike game of Caturanga, is as deadly as she is beautiful. She's a trained assassin for the resistance, and her true play is for ultimate power. Using her charm and wit, she plans to seduce her way into the emperor's bed and deal him one final, fatal blow, sparking a battle of succession that could change the face of the empire. As the ruler of a country on the brink of war and the son of a deposed emperor, Lucien must constantly be wary of an attempt on his life. But he's drawn to the stunning Caturanga player visiting the palace. Vitala may be able to distract him from his woes for a while--and fulfill other needs, as well. Lucien's quick mind and considerable skills awaken unexpected desires in Vitala, weakening her resolve to finish her mission. An assassin cannot fall for her prey, but Vitala's gut is telling her to protect this sexy, sensitive man. Now she must decide where her heart and loyalties lie and navigate the dangerous war of politics before her gambit causes her to lose both Lucien and her heart for good. . . .
An Assassin's Guide to Love and Treason
by Virginia BoeckerPhilippa Gregory meets Mr. and Mrs. Smith in this witty and thrilling action-adventure novel of star-crossed assassins in Elizabethan England. <P><P>When Lady Katherine's father is killed for being an illegally practicing Catholic, she discovers treason wasn't the only secret he's been hiding: he was also involved in a murder plot against the reigning Queen Elizabeth I. With nothing left to lose, Katherine disguises herself as a boy and travels to London to fulfill her father's mission, and to take it one step further--kill the queen herself. <P><P>Katherine's opportunity comes in the form of William Shakespeare's newest play, which is to be performed in front of Her Majesty. But what she doesn't know is that the play is not just a play. It's a plot to root out insurrectionists and destroy the rebellion once and for all.The mastermind behind this ruse is Toby Ellis, a young spy for the queen with secrets of his own. When Toby and Katherine are cast opposite each other as the play's leads, they find themselves inexplicably drawn to one another. But the closer they grow, the more precarious their positions become. And soon they learn that star-crossed love, mistaken identity, and betrayal are far more dangerous off the stage than on.
Assassin's Heart
by Sarah AhiersWith shades of Game of Thrones and Romeo and Juliet, this richly imagined fantasy from debut author Sarah Ahiers is a tale of love, lies, and vengeance. Fans of Kristin Cashore and Rae Carson will devour the flawlessly crafted action and inventive world building.Seventeen-year-old Lea Saldana is a trained assassin. She was born into one of the nine clipper Families in the kingdom of Lovero who lawfully take lives for a price. As a member of the highest-ranking clan, loyalty to Family is valued above all, but that doesn't stop Lea from getting into a secret relationship with Val Da Via, a boy from a rival clan. Despite her better judgment, Lea has fallen in love with him; but she's confident she can anticipate any threat a mile away.Then she awakens one night to a house full of smoke. Although she narrowly escapes, she isn't able to save her Family as their home is consumed by flames. With horror, she realizes that Val and his Family are the only ones who could be responsible. Devastated over his betrayal and the loss of her clan, there's just one thing on her mind: making the Da Vias pay. The heart of this assassin craves revenge.
Assassin's Heart
by Monica BurnsRead Monica Burns's blogs and other content on the Penguin Community. The past and present collide in a thrilling new paranormal romance from the author of Assassin's Honor. The half-angel, half-demon face that telepathic Lysander sees in the mirror is a reminder of the monster he must keep hidden to avoid expulsion from an order of assassins. His dreams of ancient Rome hint at a destiny with a woman he loves, but can never have. When the gifted healer Phaedra travels to Rome in search of a legendary artifact, she works alongside a man who once rejected her love and healing touch. But her dreams of Ancient Rome tell of an irreversible and possibly dangerous future. For the distant past and present are about to collide-with the one man she is destined to love.
The Assassin's Heart: The Man Who Has a Shot At Winning Her Love May End Up Shooting Her Instead (The Assassins Series #1)
by J. A. KazimerAfter years in hiding, a former CIA assassin finds her cover is blown. And the man who tracked her down is aiming straight for her heart. When CIA assassin Hannah Winslow mistakenly kills the wrong man, she vows never to take another life. Unfortunately Hannah’s superiors believe the killing was intentional. Now Hannah is the target. Hannah always knew it might come to this. Surprising her colleagues, she manages to disappear completely. Assuming a fake identity, she builds a new, screamingly dull life—complete with an overweight cat and a career as an ad executive. But Hannah’s past eventually catches up with her at a company retreat in Hawaii, where her former partner Benjamin Miller tracks her down. Is it a coincidence that assassination attempts on her life are now as common as rum, suntan lotion, and tiny umbrella drinks? What is the real reason for Ben’s presence? Will he be her savior or her assassin?