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Labyrinth of Desire: Women, Passion, and Romantic Obsession
by Rosemary SullivanDrawing upon a broad array of examples, from Jane Eyre to the legend of Frida Kahlo, the author examines women's expectations of love and romance. She argues that women are culturally programmed for romantic obsession, creating the love object rather than seeing him as the human being he is. She finds that romantic obsession is a means by which women discover themselves.
L'Accademia Reale
by Mckenna JamesEliza Noble non appartiene al mio mondo. Sono un principe e lei è una studentessa. Nessuno pensa che sia all’altezza , ma la avrò comunque. Da quando l’ho vista per la prima volta, mi ha intrigato. E anche se i miei amici non la sopportano, qualcosa dentro di me brucia per conoscere la bella ragazza che non si adatta perfettamente. All'inizio nascondo la mia curiosità. Ho una reputazione da mantenere. Ma non riuscirò a trattenermi per sempre. Sarà mia. Allora sarò costretto a scegliere. Devo percorrere la strada determinata dal mio diritto di nascita, o devo seguire il mio cuore? Parole chiavi : amore reale, amore nell’accademia, amore universitario, amore con un milionario, amore per giovani adulti.
Lace and Satin
by Helen BrooksAn adult affairAs a student, Logan Steer had been wildly and romantically attractive to the female population.... Now he was devastating! Amelia Higginbottom knew Logan and his effect on women all too well, so she was determined to keep their business relationship just that-strictly business.What Melly didn't know was that her cat, Marmalade, had an altogether different view of things, and had made plans accordingly...!
Lace Curtain (Daughters of Ireland #Vol. 2)
by Jeanne ChartersThe daughter of Irish immigrants and the son of an African slave forge their own destiny in Boston, in this compelling sequel to Shanty Gold.Boston, 1870. Nellie&’s mom and Neo&’s father met on a coffin ship sailing from Ireland to America, a journey they barely survived. Having heard this tale since childhood, the two teenagers now crave an adventure of their own. When an unfounded rumor gets Nellie suspended from school and puts her future in jeopardy, the lifelong friends flee to New York City to join a circus. And though their escapade is short-lived, it teaches both of them about courage, kindness, and acceptance. Rising above her scandalous background, Nellie inches toward her dream of becoming a teacher, while Neo battles against prejudice and hatred to marry the woman he loves. As they struggle with the hopes and expectations laid upon them by their parents, they&’ll navigate through tragedy and betrayal on a journey towards their hearts&’ true desires.Praise for Shanty Gold &“Charters interweaves many important topics—immigration, civil rights, women&’s rights—into her exciting novel . . . Gripping.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“The story of a young Irish girl&’s struggles told with an authentic, historically accurate voice.&” —Sallie Bissell, author of the Mary Crow series &“To read Shanty Gold is to immerse oneself in a wild ride of discovery, romance, and the search for a new way of life. . . . A tale that will grab your heart and senses, with twists and turns along the way.&” —Susan Blexrud, author of the Fang series
Lace II
by Shirley ConranLILI, INTERNATIONAL STAR, IRRESISTIBLE BEAUTY... KIDNAPPED IN THE LABYRITHS OF ISTANBUL! Lili commands whatever she desires. Any luxury. Any privilege. Anybody. Only one man eludes her...a man whose long-forgotten act of passion has shaped her fate...her father. Now, on a worldwide search, Lili is stalking a handful of powerful men. From New York to Paris to the wild, exotic Middle East, her journey brings her closer to the man she must find--until, one morning, she disappears. A ransom note brings the unforgettable characters of Lace together again to share Lili's ultimate ordeal--a struggle of desire and obsession, of wealth and love--to uncover the shocking truth Lili's mother wanted to hide forever!
Lace Lovers
by L. J. HamlinBrenton is a famous rock start. He’s also bisexual and closeted, despite the band’s very open nature. When Zeke comes to work for them, Brenton can’t help but be tempted by him. However, he has far bigger problems when he finds a picture that’s been shoved under his door. The band has dealt with stalkers before, but this time Brenton seems to be the focus.Zeke has a hidden life that’s also captured the stalker’s interest. Can Brenton put his baggage aside to win over Zeke and survive the stalker who wants to do them harm?
The Lace Makers of Glenmara
by Heather Barbieri"You can always start again," Kate Robinson's mother once told her, "all it takes is a new thread." Overwhelmed by heartbreak and loss, the struggling twenty-six-year-old fashion designer follows her mother's advice and flees to her ancestral homeland of Ireland, hoping to break free of old patterns and reinvent herself. She arrives on the west coast, in the seaside hamlet of Glenmara. In this charming, fading Gaelic village, Kate quickly develops a bond with members of the local lace-making society: Bernie, alone and yearning for a new purpose since the death of her beloved husband, John; Aileen, plagued by doubt, helplessly watching her teenage daughter grow distant; Moira, caught in a cycle of abuse and denial, stubbornly refusing help from those closest to her; Oona, in remission from breast cancer, secretly harboring misgivings about her marriage; Colleen, the leader of the group, worried about her fisherman husband, missing at sea. And outside this newfound circle is local artist Sullivan Deane, an enigmatic man trying to overcome a tragedy of his own. Under Glenmara's spell, Kate finds the inspiration that has eluded her, and soon she and the lace makers are creating a line of exquisite lingerie. In their skilled hands, flowers, Celtic dragons, nymphs, fish, saints, kings, and queens come to life, rendered with painterly skill. The circle also offers them something more-the strength to face their long-denied desires and fears. But not everyone welcomes Kate, and a series of unexpected events threatens to unravel everything the women have worked so hard for. . . .
Laced with Magic
by Barbara BrettonFrom "a master storyteller"(Booklist (starred review) comes more magic, knitting, and love in the delightful follow-up to Casting Spells. Knit shop owner and sorcerer's daughter Chloe Hobbs felt the Fates finally got it right when she met Luke MacKenzie. And no one could have convinced her otherwise-including the trolls, selkies, or spirits who also call Sugar Maple, Vermont, home. But then out of nowhere Luke's ex-wife suddenly shows up, claiming to see the spirit of their daughter, Steffie-a daughter Chloe knows nothing about. Steffie's spirit is being held hostage by a certain Fae leader. And if Chloe weaves a spell to free her spirit, her nemesis will also be free-free to destroy her yarn shop and all of Sugar Maple. But if she doesn't, Steffie won't be the only one spending eternity in hell. Chloe'll be joining her, cursed with a broken heart.
The Lacey Chronicles #1: The Other Countess
by Eve EdwardsEngland, 1582Ellie--Lady Eleanor Rodriguez, Countess of San Jaime--possesses a worthless title, but her feisty spirit captivates the elite of the Queen's court--especially the dashing new Earl of Dorset.William Lacey, Earl of Dorset, has inherited his father's title--and his financial ruin. Now Will must seek a wealthy bride and restore his family's fortune. If only he hadn't fallen for the beautiful but penniless Ellie . . .Sparks fly whenever Ellie and Will are together, but circumstances--and the conniving interference of others--threaten to keep them apart.From the Hardcover edition.
The Lacey Chronicles #2: The Queen's Lady
by Eve EdwardsEngland, 1584.When beautiful Lady Jane Rievaulx begins her service to the Queen at Richmond Palace, she is thrilled to see the court's newest arrival . . . Master James Lacey.No matter that Jane was previously courted by the eldest Lacey brother--James is the one who has won her heart. For his part, James cannot deny his fascination with Jane; his plans, however, do not allow for love. He is about to set sail on a treacherous journey to the Americas, seeking absolution for what he sees as past sins. But when Jane is forced into a terrible situation by her own family, only one man can save her. Will Master James return to his lady before it's too late?From the Hardcover edition.
The Lacey Chronicles #3: The Rogue's Princess
by Eve EdwardsEngland, 1586Mercy Hart, daughter of one of London's wealthiest and most devout cloth merchants, is expected to marry her equal in rank and piety. Certainly not Kit Turner, a lowly actor and playboy, who also happens to be the late Earl of Dorset's illegitimate son. But when a chance encounter throws them together, Kit instantly falls for the beautiful Mercy's charms . . . and Mercy can't deny the passion that Kit stirs within her. She seems ready to defy her father's wishes--ready to renounce her family and her family name for true love. Then Kit finds himself accused treason. Will Mercy have the strength to stand by him? Or will she succumb to pressure and break his heart?
Laceys of Liverpool
by Maureen LeeVivacious Alice Lacey couldn't be more different from her sister-in-law, the bitter, ambitious Cora. Both women give birth to sons on one chaotic night in 1940, and Cora's jealousy and resentment prompt her to swap her puny baby for Alice's beautiful son. The relationships between the cousins Cormac and Maurice, their parents, Alice's 3 girls, and their eventual husbands and children, combine to give a unique picture of Liverpool in the last 60 years of the 20th century.
Lachlan's Bride: Highland Lairds Trilogy (The Highland Lairds Trilogy #2)
by Kathleen HarringtonThe much-anticipated second book in the Highland Lairds Trilogy is here! First introduced in The MacLean Groom, Lachlan MacRath is a powerful laird, a mysterious pirate . . . and a legendary lover.Lady Francine Walsingham cannot believe this warrior is to be her escort into Scotland. It is whispered that Lachlan MacRath has magical powers . . . how else do you explain his success as a pirate? But trust him she must, for a treacherous plot is about to reveal all her secrets . . . and Francine has no choice but to act as his lover to keep her enemies at bay.When Lachlan first sees Francine, the blonde beauty stirs his blood like no woman ever before. As luck would have it, they must now play the besotted couple so he can protect her . . . and Lachlan is determined to use all his seductive prowess to properly woo her into his bed.
Laços Perversos
by A. D. JusticeE se tudo que você sempre acreditou fosse uma mentira? E se descobrir a verdade mudasse tudo? Colton “Bull” Lanier acredita que sua vida está toda resolvida. Sua confiança é difícil de ganhar. Ele não deixa que ninguém veja o homem dentro dele. Ele não acredita no amor e não se envolve. Até que ela entra na sua vida. Há mais do que se vê na mais nova cliente da Steele Security, Chaise. Ela está com problemas, mas também está escondendo algo e é muito cautelosa com seus segredos. Com sua vida em perigo, Bull concorda relutantemente em protegê-la e ajudá-la a encontrar a garota desaparecida. Quando a atração se torna quente o suficiente para queimá-los, Bull dá a Chaise algo muito raro – sua confiança. Mas quando os mundos colidem, segredos de toda uma vida são revelados, fazendo Bull questionar tudo que ele sempre acreditou. Quando Chaise desaparece, os homens da Steele Security estão no caso. Mas eles chegarão até ela a tempo? Como Bull lidará com os laços perversos que unem?
Laços Rompidos
by Nathalia Carvalho Kenechi Udogu"Não havia nada de incomum na noite em que tudo mudou. Não haviam luzes piscando no céu, nenhum fogo abrasador em minha barriga; não havia nenhum sinal que sugerisse a mudança que estava por vir... Nora Brice conseguia fazer com que eu sentisse coisas estranhas. Coisas estranhas e terríveis..." Paul Colt tem um problema, e não é um do tipo que a maioria dos garotos adolescentes enfrenta. Sim, ele gosta de uma garota; uma por quem ele certamente faria coisas idiotas, se tivesse a oportunidade. Mas ele não pode correr atrás dela -- ou de nenhuma outra garota, para dizer a verdade. É isso o que ele ganha por ser um Dissuasor, forçado a andar na linha pelo bem da vida coletiva. Ele sabe que existem algumas regras que ele pode ignorar, assim como existem algumas que não devem jamais ser quebradas. E a mais grave de todas elas? Não se apaixone. Jamais. Esta é a história de como Paul quebra esta regra. Este prelúdio da Série dos Mentalistas pode ser lido antes ou depois de Dissuasão, Livro um da Série dos Mentalistas.
Lacy
by Diana PalmerCole Whitehall had asked Lacy Jarrett to wait for him. But after the war, he returned to the rambling Whitehall cattle ranch a changed man, the promise of lasting love replaced by a cold, hard distance. And Lacy yearned to reignite the unquenched passion they'd once shared.Unwittingly compromised into marriage, Cole refused to let Lacy get too close-but still, she longed to learn the secrets the handsome Texan harbored in his heart. Tormented, she wouldn't let him shoulder the burden alone, and soon the pursuit of an endless love burned bright enough to set their world ablaze....
Ladder to the Red Star
by Jael WyeOnce upon a ruined Earth 300 years in the future...Jacques Tallinn, biotech smuggler and thief, is after the cure for a brain disorder he's suffered since childhood-a disorder inflicted by a powerful tyrant. To get the cure, Jacques will need to climb the space elevator to the new Zenith space station hovering above Earth and go undercover in the lab where it's produced.Martian head tech Devi Chandra is immediately intrigued by her sexy new lab assistant. Though she insists on keeping things professional, she finds herself charmed by Jacques. Until he betrays her trust, kidnapping her and spiriting her off to Earth.All Jacques needed to do was steal the biotech and get back home. But when things go wrong, he can't bring himself to leave Devi behind. Now she's injured and a simple caper has become an intergalactic cause, endangering his life and the lives of millions of others. But the hardest part? Winning back Devi's trust.99,000 words
L'Addestramento della Regina: La Regina di Orano #1 (La Regina di Orano #1 #1)
by Noelle RichesNon basta una donna qualsiasi per diventare regina. Prima di tutto, deve essere addestrata... Promessa al Re di Orano, Soriana deve sottoporsi a un anno di addestramento per imparare tutto ciò che ci si aspetta da lei prima delle nozze, ma quando il secondo in comando del re, un uomo irraggiungibile e segnato da cicatrici, prende in mano la sua formazione, viene finalmente scossa dalla passione necessaria a svolgere il suo nuovo ruolo di regina. Incapace di tenere il suo cuore lontano dall'uomo che non può avere, ma con la possibilità di poter finalmente cambiare la vita del suo popolo, e la sua rivale d'infanzia che fa di tutto per usurpare la sua posizione, Soriana deve decidere se è abbastanza forte da rinunciare all'amore che non avrebbe mai sperato di trovare per diventare la donna di cui il suo popolo ha così disperatamente bisogno.
The Ladies
by Doris GrumbachLady Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby, Irish recluses known as the "Ladies of Llangollen," spent most of their adult lives in seclusion in their home in Wales in the late 1700s. This is the story of their relationship.
Ladies' Choice (The He-Man Women Haters Club #4)
by Chris LynchThe He-Men must stay strong when one of their members starts talking to the enemy: a girl!One of the He-Man Women Haters blatantly violates the main rule of the club: consorting with the enemy. And this enemy&’s not just any girl; she&’s someone&’s sister—Ling&’s sister! When Wolfgang is put on trial for his misdeed, the boys discover it&’s getting tougher to be feared and respected in their neighborhood, especially with dissent in the ranks.
The Ladies In Love Series (The Ladies In Love Series)
by M. C. Beaton Marion ChesneyEight historical romances from the New York Times–bestselling author that celebrate the strength and determination of women fighting against the odds . . .From a penniless pauper to a stenographer, a governess, and an accused murderess, the heroines of this outstanding collection overcome incredible odds with grit and sophistication—to conquer their challenges and to find true love.The Ladies in Love Series includes: Polly, Ginny, Tilly, Susie, Daisy, Maggie, Poppy, and Amaryllis.“A romance writer who deftly blends humor and adventure.” —Booklist
Ladies in Waiting
by Laura L. SullivanEliza dreams of being a playwright for the king's theater, where she will be admired for her witty turns of phrase rather than her father's wealth. Beth is beautiful as the day but poor as a church mouse, so she must marry well, despite her love for her childhood sweetheart. Zabby comes to England to further her scientific studies--and ends up saving the life of King Charles II. Soon her friendship with him becomes a dangerous, impossible obsession. Though she knows she should stay away from the young, handsome king, Charles has a new bride, Queen Catherine, and a queen needs ladies in waiting. And so Zabby, Beth, and Eliza, three Elizabeths from very different walks of life, find themselves at the center of the most scandal-filled court that England has ever seen.
Ladies’ Man
by Suzanne BrockmannThe moment she spies the rugged hunk in the faded jeans at the airport, Ellen knows she should run for cover. Instead, she throws caution to the wind and plunges into a sizzling affair with the gorgeous cop. Between romantic dinners, sensual limo rides, and a perfect night of passion, Ellen is living every woman's fantasy. Until she's caught in the sights of a deranged stalker, and the divorced single mother is suddenly turning to N. Y. P. D. detective Sam Schaefer for her very survival. . . . Soon Sam's taking a bullet meant for Ellen, and racing against time to stop a killer from hitting his target. Keeping Ellen safe will take everything he's got. Earning her trust could be a mission impossible, as two wary hearts team up for a summer they'll never forget--and a sizzling adventure that could get them both killed. . . or give them everything they've ever wanted.
The Ladies' Man
by Susan MalleryDon’t miss this fan favorite from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery! Rachel Harper is nervous about telling her one-night stand, Carter Brockett, her big news. The thing is, she feels strangely safe with him—worse, she even kind of likes him. But his rakish reputation leaves much to be desired. And what makes Rachel think that Carter will commit this time, when he never has before? Originally published in 2006
The Ladies' Man (Positively Pregnant #2)
by Susan MalleryShe'd resolved to "act more sophisticated" and "get out more." But the rumpled bedding, the coffee brewed by other hands and The Note reminded Rachel Harper that she'd done something completely out of character. She'd brought a man home from a bar.And apparently made a baby.She'd been nervous to tell Carter Brockett the news. Oh, she felt strangely safe with him despite his dangerous looks. Worse, she liked him. But what must he think of the naive schoolteacher who'd lost control and gotten herself knocked up? After all, the man had a legion of exes who'd been unable to snare a commitment, and here she had a forever-binding one!Then she remembered. He'd lost control, too....