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Sex, Lies, and Beauty Aids
by Deb JulienneSex, lies, and beauty aides finally earn the girl next door a little respect. Sabrina Thompson, editor of Skin Deep Magazine's successful Natural Beauty Secrets column, is handed the challenge of her life. Take over the Love and Sex column or lose her job. What does a twenty-four year old virgin know about love or sex when she's never been on a third date? To complicate matters, there's a new guy at the helm. Her only crush's clone is issuing orders.While his pompous and ambitious twin dries out, playboy and ne'er-do-well Trent Wellington must assume his identity and save his family's flailing magazine. The bright spot amid staff cuts and content restructuring is the plucky editor he once made a fool of himself in front of at a family gathering. Fooling everyone isn't easy, especially when Sabrina inspires his true self to be more than he ever has. Years of hearing she's too nice to date have left Sabrina's frustration simmering. It boils over when she discovers Trent's deceit and she vows to make him pay. Getting even has never been so much fun. CONTENT WARNING: mature language, sexual situations75,465 Words
Sex, Lies and Designer Shoes
by Kimberly Van MeterGuarding her body... CoCo Abelli is the last woman Rian Dalton wants to protect. A spoiled heiress to a designer shoe empire with a reputation for hard partying and getting into trouble? Nope, Rian wants nothing to do with CoCo's kind of trouble. Especially when she has a body designed to make grown men fall to their knees... Rian is rude and hostile, and CoCo can't resist baiting him-especially with her, uh, assets. When their sparring suddenly erupts into one naughtily hot night, CoCo wonders if maybe this "bodyguard" thing might be okay after all. Until someone tries to kill her. Now Rian has compromised himself, and there's only one way to put distance between CoCo and her killers...by putting himself in the most dangerous position of all!
Sex, Lies and Midnight
by Tawny WeberBorn into a con artist family, Maya Nicholas abandoned the grifting life to live on the straight and narrow (and somewhat dull) years ago. But when her family is threatened-and the swindlers are on the verge of becoming the swindled- Maya swings into action. All she needs is a stand-in boyfriend, and the charming, tasty-as-sin Simon Barton will do quite nicely, thanks.But Simon has a little lie of his own. He's FBI, and Maya is his inside track to her less-savory relations. It's a mutual using, which quickly turns into a scorching mutual attraction.In fact, their naughty little sexcapades are the only things they aren't faking!
Sex, Lies, and Online Dating
by Rachel GibsonShe explained the trouble with Valentine's Day (as if you didn't know!) Now Rachel Gibson tells all about . . .Sex . . .What is it about men anyway? Bad cars, bad jobs, even bad teeth--nothing convinces them that they can't snare a Size Two Babe with a D-cup chest. And after way too many internet dates with men named "luvstick" and "bigdaddy182," Lucy Rothschild should know.Lies . . .But sitting across from her now is "hardluvnman," and he seems different--sensitive, honest, and hot! He says he's a plumber, while Lucy claims she's a nurse! She's really a mystery writer, dating online while researching her next book. Hey, everyone lies a little, don't they?And Online Dating . . .But Quinn's really an undercover cop hunting down a serial killer, and he sees Lucy as his top suspect. And while he could really go for this smart, sexy woman with the killer bod--if that's the only thing "killer" about her--he knows he needs to wine and dine her and discover the truth. Hey, he realizes the dating scene can be deadly--but this is ridiculous!
Sex, Lies and Online Dating: A brilliantly entertaining rom-com (Writer Friends #1)
by Rachel GibsonSex, Lies and Online Dating is a brilliantly entertaining rom-com from New York Times bestseller Rachel Gibson - perfect for fans of Jill Shalvis, Jo Watson and Christina Lauren.When an undercover cop goes on the hunt for a female serial killer, he's not expecting to lose his heart. Quinn McIntyre has to pose as an internet dater to woo the chief suspect in a serial murder case, and the last thing on his mind is falling in love. Especially not to a thriller writer researching her next book, who doesn't even realise she's under surveillance... But Lucy Rothschild just doesn't seem like the killing kind...does she? Before too long, and against all his better instincts, Quinn finds he could be getting in too deep...Check out the rest of Rachel's addictive titles, including I'm In No Mood For Love, Tangled Up In You and Not Another Bad Date.
Sex, Lies, and Online Dating
by Rachel GibsonShe explained the trouble with Valentine's Day (as if you didn't know!) Now Rachel Gibson tells all about . . .Sex . . .What is it about men anyway? Bad cars, bad jobs, even bad teeth--nothing convinces them that they can't snare a Size Two Babe with a D-cup chest. And after way too many internet dates with men named "luvstick" and "bigdaddy182," Lucy Rothschild should know.Lies . . .But sitting across from her now is "hardluvnman," and he seems different--sensitive, honest, and hot! He says he's a plumber, while Lucy claims she's a nurse! She's really a mystery writer, dating online while researching her next book. Hey, everyone lies a little, don't they?And Online Dating . . .But Quinn's really an undercover cop hunting down a serial killer, and he sees Lucy as his top suspect. And while he could really go for this smart, sexy woman with the killer bod--if that's the only thing "killer" about her--he knows he needs to wine and dine her and discover the truth. Hey, he realizes the dating scene can be deadly--but this is ridiculous!
Sex, Lies and Sensibility
by Nikki Payne&“Nikki Payne skillfully spins the tale of a well-known Jane Austen classic and makes it entirely her own. Thoughtful, hilarious, and smolderingly steamy.&”—Kristina Forest, author of The Partner PlotTwo sisters roll up their sleeves to run a dilapidated inn but must learn to work with the locals in this deliciously spicy novel inspired by Sense and Sensibility.There&’s never a good time to learn you are your father&’s secret child—especially not at the reading of his will. With their father&’s affairs laid bare and Nora&’s sensible reputation in tatters due to a viral video scandal, she and her free-spirited sister have nothing left but a rustic inn in the middle of nowhere and each other. What&’s more, they need to revamp the inn before Labor Day or they lose it all. Nora hasn&’t even knocked the traveling dust off last season&’s designer boots when she&’s confronted with three problems: 1. She really should have watched more HGTV.2. She hasn&’t seen another Black person for miles.3. A tall, dark stranger has already staked a claim on their property.Native Abenaki eco-tour guide Ennis &“Bear&” Freeman has seen hapless tourists come and go. When he spots two pampered city girls at his unofficial headquarters, he expects them to catch a flight out of the inhospitable coastal Maine backwoods within a week&’s time. But Nora, turns out, is made of sterner stuff. And as she rolls up her sleeves to breathe new life into the inn, she unwittingly reignites a flood of emotions inside of Bear that he had very intentionally suppressed.Their connection is electric, their desire palpable. But Bear&’s silence about his mysterious past might turn out to be the one thing that sends Nora packing.
Sex, Lies and the CEO: Minding Her Boss's Business The Sheikh's Pregnancy Proposal Sex, Lies And The Ceo (Chicago Sons #1)
by Barbara DunlopSeducing the billionaire boss is the best way to uncover the truth in this novel of desire and deception from the New York Times–bestselling author. After his ex writes a tell-all book, CEO Shane Colborn is battling a PR nightmare. The last thing he needs is an affair with another woman, especially one who works for him. But Darci Rivers proves impossible to resist. Their passion is intense, but so is Darci’s secret. She’s out to discover a truth that could redeem her father’s legacy—and destroy Shane’s company, taking him down with it. Will she do what she’s come to do . . . and risk the once-in-a-lifetime connection she’s found with her boss?
Sex, Lies and the Southern Belle
by Kathie Denosky Day LeclaireA shocking family scandal has flipped heiress Lily Kincaid's world upside down. But she has her own secret to keep. How can she avoid telling the truth to the father of her unborn baby-sexy, larger-than-life CEO Daniel Addison? Especially when being near Daniel is unavoidable, his touch irresistible... And even if his powerful, old-money family is running interference at every turn.Daniel knows all about boardrooms and bedrooms-but not babies. Still, the wealthy businessman is ready to claim what's his. That includes Lily. The problem is convincing her that his feelings run deeper than just a Southern seduction.
Sex, Lies and Valentines
by Tawny WeberCon artist Gabriel Black just got busted. By a babe. Drool-worthy (and clearly sneaky) FBI agent Danita Cruz is forcing Gabriel to choose between hard time and scamming his own family for an undercover sting. Now he has to present Danita to his family as his girlfriend. And it's the perfect opportunity to get wickedly even with her....But Danita has some tricks of her own, and Gabriel's control begins slipping away as raw sexual energy takes over. Their sham relationship starts feeling a lot like...well, the real deal. The Big Question is, will overwhelming desire be enough to make a liar go legit?
Sex, Lies and Vampires (Dark Ones #3)
by Katie MacAlisterAmongst the Dark Ones there is one they call The Betrayer, one who is doomed to hand his own kind over to a demon lord... for eternity. But now a small boy’s been kidnapped, and it’s up to Nell Harris – a Charmer – no, literally, that’s her job – to rescue him. Problem is, she can’t help but find The Betrayer a teeny, tiny bit attractive... is it possible he is not as soul-less as he seems, or has her penchant for bad-boys just gone into overdrive?
Sex, Lies, and Vampires (Dark Ones Series #3)
by Katie MacAlisterThe New York Times–bestselling author’s “wickedly sexy and wildly humorous” vampire romance—a “wonderfully original, practically perfect paranormal treat” (Booklist).Amongst the Dark Ones there is the one they call The Betrayer, who is doomed to hand his own kind over to a demon lord . . . for eternity. But now a small boy has been kidnapped, and it's up to Nell Harris—a Charmer (no, literally, that's her job) to rescue him. Problem is, she can’t help but find The Betrayer a teeny, tiny bit attractive. Is it possible he’s not as soulless as he seems, or has her penchant for bad-boys just gone into overdrive?Following A Girl’s Guide to Vampires and Sex and the Single Vampire, this is the third installment in Katie MacAllister’s “smart, sexy, and laugh-out-loud funny” paranormal romance series (Christine Feehan).
Sex, Lies & Wedding Bells
by Em Lynley2nd EditionOf all the tiny towns, in all the world, he walks into mine. Texas native Kieran Quinn has hit the big time, working in Manhattan as a columnist for Gloss, a national literary magazine. He's well-known for his snarky, sardonic columns, but deep down he's more interested in exploring what makes people tick than his editor would like. He keeps his desire to find his own Mr. Right hidden under a sexy, carefree persona that favors champagne and underwear models of the male variety. Jaxon Lang loves being the high school principal in tiny Buckwheat Springs, Texas after relocating from Austin to pursue his relationship with Danetta Archer, despite her reputation for leaving grooms at the altar. So far, he's avoided examining the questions he has about himself, certain that marriage will put them to rest. Then Kieran arrives in town. Kieran's charm and unique attitudes about sex and attraction soon challenge Jaxon's concept of what--and who--he wants. While covering the latest wedding of a real-life "runaway bride," Kieran falls hard for the gorgeous--and supposedly straight--groom, Jaxon Lang, despite that ridiculous X. Then Kieran discovers the bride's hiding a shocking secret.First Edition published by Ravenous Romance, April 2009.
Sex, Likes and Social Media: Talking to our teens in the digital age
by Deana Puccio Allison HaveyWelcome to the world of the Digital Native, where self-esteem is measured in Likes, everyone is sexting and ‘Pimps and Hoes’ is an acceptable party theme. Dates have been replaced with swipes, rape jokes are hilarious and ‘No’ means ‘Yes’. For most parents, the digital landscape that our kids and teens are growing up in is uncharted territory. How do we know if they’re happy? How do we talk to them about sex and relationships? How do we give them the new tools they need when we don’t have them ourselves?This book is here to help. Based on their professional work with young people, parents and teachers – and their experiences with their own children – Deana Puccio and Allison Havey give you the tools.With top tips, stats and conversation starters on everything from porn to University life, Sex, Likes and Social Media is the indispensible guide to parenting in the digital age.1 of the 5 Best Parenting Books - the Sun1 of the 10 Best Parenting Books - the Independent
Sex Lounge
by Rachelle ChaseReady Or Not. . . Manager of a San Francisco talent agency, Nichole Simms is poised, professional, and cool--but her private notebook reveals a much more daring woman who loves explicit, uninhibited sexual fantasies. Her dream lover is a secret. Until he finds her notebook. . . Famous chaise designer Derek Mitchell cant believe his eyes when he stumbles upon Nicholes secret book--in which he stars. Derek is hot to explore each sinful scene and every red-hot obsession with this demure, quiet beauty. . . and fulfill her every desire. "Rachelle Chase is the Goddess of Erotic Romance. The hot, steamy, and unforgettable romance sizzles in this page-turning novel. " --Mary B. Morrison "An amazing erotic imagination. . . the reader is simultaneously swept up in Chases writing, drawn into the drama of her characters, and kept in a state of sexual arousal. . . takes you on a ride that is exciting and enlightening. " --Dr. Michael Bader, author of Arousal: The Secret Logic of Sexual Fantasies A business consultant and model, Rachelle Chase lives near San Francisco.
Sex, Love, and Videogames (The Serpentine)
by Cjane ElliottA Serpentine Series BookShy guy Jed Carter has always felt invisible next to his charismatic older brother, Kent. Kent's master plan for Jed is simple: University of Virginia, fraternity, business, sports, and ladies' man. None of it is Jed, except for playing on the rugby team, which he joins in defiance of soccer-loving Kent. Jed comes out in his sophomore year and starts seeing Pete, an attractive junior, who uses him for sex and videogames. Jed wants more--in life and in love--and starts making his own plans. First on the list: getting to know Charlie, the handsome guy working at the local videogame arcade. Charlie Ambrose has always felt like an oddball, and not just for his tendency to stutter. Being gay sets him apart from his African-American community, and as a "townie," he doesn't fit in with the college crowd. Charlie's inspiration is his cousin, Morocco, who's transgender and doesn't give a fig about fitting in. Art is Charlie's passion, and when a local videogame designer discovers him, Charlie's living a dream. The only thing he's missing is love. But the last person Charlie expects to find it with is a cute, white U.Va. rugby player named Jed.
Sex, Love, and Videogames (The\serpentine Ser.)
by CJane ElliottSequel to Aidan's JourneyShy guy Jed Carter has always felt invisible next to his charismatic older brother Kent. After trying to fit in with Kent and his fraternity friends his first year at UVA, Jed braves coming out as a sophomore. He’s hopeful when he starts seeing Pete, an attractive junior. But Pete is only interested in using him for sex and videogames. Jed wants more, in life and in love, and first on the list is getting to know Charlie, the handsome guy working at the local videogame arcade.Charlie Ambrose has always felt like an oddball, and not just for his tendency to stutter. Being gay sets him apart from his African-American community, and as a “townie,” he isn’t part of the college crowd. Charlie’s inspiration is his transgender cousin Morocco, who doesn’t give a fig about being different. Art is Charlie’s passion, and when a local videogame designer discovers him, Charlie’s living a dream. The only thing he’s missing is love. But the last person Charlie expects to find it with is a cute, white UVA rugby player named Jed.
The Sex, Love & Stiletto Series 4-Book Bundle
by Lauren LayneHailed by Ruthie Knox as "fun, sexy, and sharp as a spike heel," the Sex, Love & Stiletto series from USA Today bestselling author Lauren Layne introduces the glamorous columnists of Stiletto magazine and the ridiculously hot men who love them. Now all four novels--After the Kiss, Love the One You're With, Just One Night, and The Trouble with Love--are together in one eBook bundle. AFTER THE KISS"After the Kiss is a knock-your-stilettos-off, total page-turning treat that had me fan-girling up within the first chapter."--USA Today bestselling author Mira Lyn Kelly Julie Greene loves flings: first dates, first kisses, that first sexy romp between the sheets. But when Julie has to write an article about the magical shift between dating and "I do," she'll need a man brave enough to reform a total commitment-phobe. Normally, that man would be Mitchell Forbes, a devastatingly handsome workaholic who stays in relationships far too long. But Mitchell is looking to cut loose for once, and Julie's exactly the type of no-strings fling he's looking for. In other words, he's the polar opposite of what she needs--and exactly what she wants. LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITH"Spunky, flirty, and full of sass, Love the One You're With is everything a romance should be! Lauren Layne has a winner."--New York Times bestselling author Christie Craig After her fiancé turns out to be the kind of rotten, cheating liar she always warns her readers about, Grace Brighton swears off relationships for six months. She makes an exception for a joint article on dating with a gorgeous counterpart from the men's magazine Oxford--and tries to tell herself she's not instantly smitten. Jake Malone only agreed to this fluffy assignment because his playboy reputation makes his new editor nervous. But after just one date with snooty, sumptuous, sensational Grace, Jake starts taking this assignment a whole lot more seriously. JUST ONE NIGHT"Sexy, sassy, and surprisingly sweet, Just One Night is a total page-turner!"--New York Times bestselling author Donna Alward As Stiletto's resident "sexpert," Riley McKenna writes articles that are the magazine's most read. But when Riley is forced to confront a long-hidden secret--that her own sexual experience is limited to one awkward college encounter--she calls in the favor of a lifetime. Sam Compton knows two things about his best friend's little sister: She's the woman for him, and she's completely off-limits. Sam shouldn't even consider Riley's proposition. But after a one-night stand in the name of research, they learn firsthand that, with each other, there's no such thing as just one night. THE TROUBLE WITH LOVE"The Trouble with Love is a heartwarming read I devoured in one sitting and haven't been able to stop smiling over since."--New York Times bestselling author Violet Duke Five years ago, Emma Sinclair was a blushing bride-to-be. Now she's the ice queen of the Manhattan dating scene--and her latest article forces her to face the devilishly sexy guy who ditched her at the altar. After giving up everything for a pro soccer career, Alex Cassidy is hanging up his cleats and taking a shot at journalism . . . in the same city as his former fiancée. But Emma isn't the innocent girl he remembers. She's chic, sophisticated, and assertive--and she wants absolutely nothing to do with him. The trouble is, Alex has never wanted her more.
Sex, Murder and a Double Latte (Sophie Katz #1)
by Kyra DavisWhen a mystery writer cries bloody murder, everyone blames her overactive imagination...Thriller scribe Sophie Katz is as hard-boiled as a woman who drinks Grande Caramel Brownie Frappuccinos can be. So Sophie knows it's not paranoia or post-divorce, living-alone-again jitters, when she becomes convinced that a crazed reader is sneaking into her apartment to reenact scenes from her books. The police, however, can't tell a good plot from an unmarked grave.When a filmmaker friend is brutally murdered in the manner of a death scene in one of his movies, Sophie becomes convinced that a copycat killer is on the loose -and that she's the next target. If she doesn't solve the mystery, her own bestseller will spell out her doom. Cursing her grisly imagination (why, oh, why did she have to pick the ax?), Sophie engages in some real-life gumshoe tactics. The man who swoops in to save her in dark alleys is mysterious new love interest Anatoly Darinsky. Of course, if this were fiction, Anatoly would be her prime suspect....
Sex, Murder and a Double Latte Collection
by Kyra DavisFollow the escapades of writer-turned-detective Sophie Katz in these four sexy mysteries from New York Times bestselling author Kyra Davis....Sex, Murder and a Double LatteMystery writer Sophie Katz suspects that a crazed fan is sneaking into her apartment to reenact scenes from her books. And when a filmmaker friend is brutally murdered in the manner of a death scene from one of his movies, she's convinced that a copycat killer is on the loose-and that she's the next target. The man who swoops in to save her is the mysterious new love interest Anatoly Darinsky. Of course, if this were fiction, Anatoly would be her prime suspect.... Passion, Betrayal and Killer HighlightsWhen her brother-in-law turns up dead and her sister is accused of the crime, Sophie's priority is finding the real killer. With or without Anatoly's help. Her brother-in-law's secret life yields plenty of suspects, but the San Francisco police aren't taking any of them seriously. So Sophie does what comes naturally to her: she stirs up trouble (to lure the killer out, of course).Obsession, Deceit and Really Dark ChocolateSophie's relationship with the irresistible and occasionally insufferable Anatoly is on the rocks when a friend recruits Sophie to decode her allegedly two-timing husband's strange behavior. Suddenly plunged into a crazy world of campaign mudslinging, dirt-digging and cover-ups, Sophie begins to uncover some pretty dirty secrets indeed. Way in over her head as usual, Sophie reluctantly-or not-so-reluctantly-enlists the help of her two-time sidekick and ex, Anatoly.Lust, Loathing and a Little Lip GlossSophie is head over heels in love-with a three-bedroom San Francisco Victorian. She's just got to have it, despite a few drawbacks. Her slimy ex is the realtor, and her first tour of the house reveals, well, a lifeless body clutching a cameo with a disturbing history of its own. There's no way Sophie is going to give up the ghost on her dreams of stained glass and original woodwork, though-especially since Sophie is 99 percent sure her problems are caused by someone six feet tall instead of six feet under....
The Sex On Beach Book Club
by Jennifer ApodacaShe's a sharp-tongued, rebel P.I. who eats idiots for breakfast. He's a sexy bookstore owner who may or may not be a womanizing killer. Then again, nobody's perfect. . . Holly Hillbay is a kick-ass rule breaker with an 80's jacket-sized chip on her sexy shoulder. Want a piece of her? Get in line, pal. What Holly loves most is her job as a P.I. Bringing in pond scum who cheat on their wives makes her day. Like this guy, Wes Brockman, owner of Books on the Beach. Apparently, he's slipping between the covers with another man's wife. Joining Wes's cozy book club is the perfect way to get close to him and expose him for the lying, cheating, pseudo-intellectual creep that he is. He probably wears a turtleneck and a beret. Or not. . . Problem numero uno: Wes Brockman is one seriously sexy hunk of man who fires up Holly's dormant libido faster than she can say, "I'll take this in hardcover." The guy should come in a home game version. Plus, he's made it clear that Holly's in-your-face attitude is a total turn on. Gulp. Holly doesn't think Wes is having an affair--not yet, at least (note to self: bikini wax. . .)--but she's pretty sure the mysterious, dangerous vibe he gives off is no act. He's hiding something, and she intends to find out exactly what it is. . .especially when one of the book club members is found dead in the store's meeting room. Now, with a page opened to secret identities, blackmail, betrayal, murder, and sex on the beach (the drink) and, well, sex on the beach (not the drink), Holly's into a case that is anything but by-the-book and one that's riskier, hotter, and more delicious than she ever dreamed possible. . .
Sex on Flamingo Beach
by Marcia King-GambleBusiness takes on a new flavor Resort manager Emilie Woodward's plans to make the Flamingo Beach Spa and Resort the place to be just hit a snag. His name is Rowan James. His hard-muscled body makes her weak in the knees and his plan to open a casino next door may cost Emilie her job. And when Rowan asks Emilie out, suspicion crowds out the erotic fantasies of Rowan that have lately filled her head. She wonders what he is really after. Is he looking for a no-strings-attached fling, or a competitive advantage? It would take more than a couple nights of steamy passion to make two fierce business rivals into ever-after lovers. . . wouldn't it?
Sex on the Beach
by Delphine DrydenHawaiian Vacation To-Do List:Bikini up! You're in Oahu, and it's time for fruit drinks with umbrellas in them!Being obsessively organized doesn't work during a Hawaiian vacation. Relax. Seriously.Scan the resort for hot dudes. Huh. That hot jogger who ran by looks a lot like your ex, Jeremy-only fitter, harder and sexier.Moonlit walks mean bumping into Hot Jogger Guy. Who is your ex.Don't panic. Instead, think with your libido! Also debate the merits of ex sex.Ignore the consequences. Go for it.Revel in the afterglow. Go for rounds two and three.Ooh, kayaking!Round four. Oops!Definitely do not think about why you broke up in the first place. Or that you're having wicked-hot nookie with the man you were here to forget...
The Sex on the Beach Book Club
by Jennifer ApodacaShes a sharp-tongued, rebel P. I. who eats idiots for breakfast. Hes a sexy bookstore owner who may or may not be a womanizing killer. Then again, nobodys perfect. . . Holly Hillbay is a kick-ass rule breaker with an 80s jacket-sized chip on her sexy shoulder. Want a piece of her? Get in line, pal. What Holly loves most is her job as a P. I. Bringing in pond scum who cheat on their wives makes her day. Like this guy, Wes Brockman, owner of Books on the Beach. Apparently, hes slipping between the covers with another mans wife. Joining Wess cozy book club is the perfect way to get close to him and expose him for the lying, cheating, pseudo-intellectual creep that he is. He probably wears a turtleneck and a beret. Or not. . . Problem numero uno: Wes Brockman is one seriously sexy hunk of man who fires up Hollys dormant libido faster than she can say, "Ill take this in hardcover. " The guy should come in a home game version. Plus, hes made it clear that Hollys in-your-face attitude is a total turn on. Gulp. Holly doesnt think Wes is having an affair--not yet, at least (note to self: bikini wax. . . )--but shes pretty sure the mysterious, dangerous vibe he gives off is no act. Hes hiding something, and she intends to find out exactly what it is. . . especially when one of the book club members is found dead in the stores meeting room. Now, with a page opened to secret identities, blackmail, betrayal, murder, and sex on the beach (the drink) and, well, sex on the beach (not the drink), Hollys into a case that is anything but by-the-book and one thats riskier, hotter, and more delicious than she ever dreamed possible. . .
Sex Outside the Lines: Authentic Sexuality in a Sexually Dysfunctional Culture
by Chris DonaghueIt's socially acceptable to spend a day watching sports or sitcoms, but it's shameful and embarrassing to admit to the same about erotic media. Why is it that sex is so often deemed "inappropriate" and considered something we must keep private or even ignore? Our culture is afraid of sex. We feel the need to label what is normal and what isn't, and as a result, we live in a relational and sexually unhealthy culture. In reality, far more harm is caused by labeling sexual expression as "obscene" than by celebrating it. In Sex Outside the Lines: Authentic Sexuality in a Sexually Dysfunctional Culture, Chris Donaghue, PhD, explores and challenges the negative ideals that have warped society's view of sex. Sex Outside the Lines is not a dogmatic rule book, but a valuable guide to help you on your journey to sexual self-discovery and, most important, self-acceptance. Donaghue encourages you to not only explore your capacity for pleasure, but to be proud of it and to take a look at how you could be living. In his years of training in sex and couples therapy, Donaghue has developed highly successful methods for freeing clients from sexual hang-ups, enabling them to let go of shame and embarrassment. The goal isn't to be "normal"—there is no such thing. Donaghue pulls apart cultural phobias with a sex-positive therapy practice, as well as a kind of sexual deprograming that helps people see and accept that the desires they have—even if they don't align with society's expectations—are actually natural, healthy, and part of having a great sex life. Sex Outside the Lines addresses our diversity, challenges conventional psychiatric wisdom as classifying perfectly normal behavior as disorders, and disregards conventional advice from leading experts. It isn't advocating a "liberal" approach to modern concepts—it is seeking to redefine them altogether.