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Constance seemingly had it all: born into a wealthy and influential family; a career as a successful lawyer, love from her husband and son. But behind this veneer was the stifling pressure to conform to the boundaries of French society within which she could not be herself and survive.Playboy traces one woman's transition from straight lawyer, mother and wife to the buzz-cut and tattooed lesbian taking the Parisian literary scene by storm. Constance is a detached narrator as she takes us through the quiet boredom of her life with her husband Laurent, the betrayal of his affair, the arrival of her son, and the influence of drugs and alcohol on her relationship with her family. Unburdened by marital and familial obligations, a new Constance emerges, free to explore the complexities of her love for women and herself. An affecting and compelling chronicle of transgression and the balance of power, Playboy is an unflinching account of Constance Debré's discovery of bachelorhood. Translated by Holly James

Praise for Philip C. Quaintrell's 'The Echoes Saga':'For lovers of your classic Tolkien, this series has it all' - Alan Coleman - Amazon customer'Best newcomer to the genre. Philip is up there with Feist and Sanderson'- Philip Spick - Amazon customer300,000 COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE-- THE ECHOES OF FATE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. THE WORDS UTTERED A THOUSAND YEARS AGO WILL COME TO PASS, AND A NEW AGE WILL DAWN... War is set to ravage Illian. The elves sail from the east. The savage Darkakin rise from the south. Valanis, the dark elf, is finally free of his prison and eager to see his work finished. Only then will he be free of the gods who still haunt him. A new hope rises in The Red Mountains. There, the last remaining dragons have been discovered. Gideon and Galanör, human and elf, will have to work together if they are to convince Adriel, the last of the Dragorn order, to intervene in the coming war. Devoid of hope and unsure what road to take, Asher and his companions must decide what role they will play as the realm unravels into bloodshed. The only weapon known to rival Valanis' power is in a place the ranger has avoided for a long time, a place where, until now, neither man nor elf would dare to tread. Civil war has shattered the empire in The Arid Lands as the slaves make their stand against the highborns. But, while revolution brews, a greater threat looms. As a thunderous cacophony of steel and savagery marches through The Undying Mountains, who will stand before this army of death...EMPIRE OF DIRT CONTINUES THIS UNMISSABLE EPIC FANTASY SERIES. --'I read a lot of fantasy books and I can say that this is one of the best I have read'- B. Stewart - Amazon customer''The Echoes Saga' demonstrates a simple commitment to the power of story'- Stephen Dudley - Amazon customer

Praise for Philip C. Quaintrell's 'The Echoes Saga':'For lovers of your classic Tolkien, this series has it all' - Alan Coleman - Amazon customer'Best newcomer to the genre. Philip is up there with Feist and Sanderson'- Philip Spick - Amazon customer300,000 COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE-- THE ECHOES OF FATE HAVE BEEN HEARD. AFTER A THOUSAND YEARS, THE PROPHECY HAS ALMOST COME TO PASS... The final days of hope have come and gone. The kingdoms of Illian stand on the edge of ruin, threatened by the armies of Valanis. As evil spreads across the land, too few are left to hold the line. A world away, the children of fire and flame may be the only hope for the realm, but the dragons have been defeated before. Now Verda's future hangs in the balance. Reeling from their losses, Asher and his companions journey north, trying to outrun the savage Darkakin. A confrontation awaits the ranger but, even with Paldora's gem, he dare not challenge Valanis yet. The days of the Dragorn have come again, and with them, a relic of the gods has been brought into the light. The knowledge of Verda's true history weighs on Gideon Thorn, and he would see the world rid of the evil that has cursed it from the shadows for so long. A great change is coming, and a new Age dawns on the horizon. Whether it be the light or the dark that finds victory, one soul will suffer the burden of destiny for all...RELIC OF THE GODS CONTINUES THIS UNMISSABLE EPIC FANTASY SERIES. --'I read a lot of fantasy books and I can say that this is one of the best I have read'- B. Stewart - Amazon customer''The Echoes Saga' demonstrates a simple commitment to the power of story'- Stephen Dudley - Amazon customer

What happens when a shy virgin raised in purity culture asks her gorgeous, player best friend to take her V-card?I've been in love with Cole Walker since the first day he walked into class and sat beside me. Who could blame me? Six foot five, gorgeous, and a sweetheart to boot. He's charming enough to get any girl he wants.The plan was to make him fall in love with me, get married, and give him all my firsts.Too bad he's never once looked at me that way. I don't know how to flirt, and I've been stuck in the friend-zone for years.I'm 21 now. And this summer, I'm going to ask him to take my V-card with no strings attached.But when I tell Cole my request, his reaction is not what I expect. He's furious and over-the-top protective. He won't touch me, but apparently no one else can either. It doesn't make any sense.Until we share a kiss that makes the world stand still, and I begin to wonder...maybe I've misread him all along.

From NY Times bestselling author Sara Wolf comes a new far-futuristic medieval space opera with giant robot space-jousting, epic violence, and heart-pounding romance.

A new town, new friends, new challenges.... And a new heart-stopping adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling author, Ilona Andrews.

A ghost ship is wrecked in Whitby's harbour and the only clue to the whereabouts of the missing crew is in these clippings from the captain's log. Delve into the last voyage of Demeter in this harrowing chapter from Bram Stoker's Dracula. The Last Voyage of Demeter is an extract from the most terrifying vampire fiction in literary history. First published as Chapter 7 of Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897), this volume explores the final sea voyage of Demeter, the Russian ship unknowingly carrying Transylvania's undead Count Dracula. Weeks before its final destination, strange and supernatural events began haunting Demeter. The captain started keeping a log to record the death, darkness, and fear that had taken hold of his crew, but will the Whitby locals be able to discern the truth before it's too late? Featuring black-and-white illustrations, this unique volume has been published by Fantasy and Horror Classics for a new generation of readers to immerse themselves in the thrilling tale of the doomed voyage and the merciless Count Dracula.

"The TikTok sensation Addicted series continues with Long Way Down, now in a print edition with special bonus material! Fall in love with Daisy and Ryke in this edgy new adult romance set in a world of lust, fame, swoonworthy men, and friendships that run deeper than blood in this special edition with bonus materials-in print only! With a seven-year age difference, Ryke Meadows and Daisy Calloway have faced an uphill battle in the eyes of the world and their families. Known as the most adventurous, fast-paced couple, their next step has always been elusive to the rabid media. Behind the scenes, heartbreaking troubles continue to test Ryke and Daisy's resilience and shape their future together. They promise: To never slow down. To never compromise who they are. To never abandon their love for each other. But preserving their happiness also means taking more risks. As a professional free-solo climber, Ryke is no stranger to danger, but his next step with Daisy wagers more than just his health. With their lives on the line, Ryke and Daisy head towards the vast, wild unknown"--

After the Gifted Communion stages an operation in the Imperial Capital, crown prince Takaihito proposes that Miyo and Kiyoka start living in the Imperial Palace. There, Miyo finally realizes that she¿s fallen for Kiyoka, only to find that her fear of change is holding her back from expressing her feelings to him. But things reach a crossroads one night when Kiyoka comes to Miyo with a confession of his own¿

The trials in the Pleiades Watchtower are underway! The promise of untold knowledge and maybe a way to save their friends is what brought Subaru's party here and though they have had some initial success, they're currently stuck, unsure how they can get past Reid Astrea, the legend himself. And if that wasn't enough trouble, Subaru might have finally lost...his memories?!

Kyiv, 1919. The Soviets control the city, but White armies menace them from the West. No man trusts his neighbour and any spark of resistance may ignite into open rebellion.When Samson Kolechko's father is murdered, his last act is to save his son from a falling Cossack sabre. Deprived of his right ear instead of his head, Samson is left an orphan, with only his father's collection of abacuses for company.Until, that is, his flat is requisitioned by two Red Army soldiers, whose secret plans Samson is somehow able to overhear with uncanny clarity. Eager to thwart them, he stumbles into a world of murder and intrigue that will either be the making of him - or finish what the Cossack started.Translated from the Russian by Boris Dralyuk

Botchan is a modern young man from the Tokyo metropolis, sent to the ultra-traditional Matsuyama district as a Maths teacher after his the death of his parents. Cynical, rebellious and immature, Botchan finds himself facing several tests, from the pupils - prone to playing tricks on their new, na ve teacher; the staff - vain, immoral, and in danger of becoming a bad influence on Botchan; and from his own as-yet-unformed nature, as he finds his place in the world. One of the most popular novels in Japan where it is considered a classic of adolescence, as seminal as The Catcher in the Rye, Botchan is as funny, poignant and memorable as it was when first published, over 100 years ago.In J. Cohn's introduction to his colourful translation, he discusses Botchan's success, the book's clash between Western intellectualism and traditional Japanese values, and the importance of names and nicknames in the novel.

¿Kujirai B and I are different people, and Kujirai B has already passed away, it seems.¿ As Miyuki and Gwen continue to investigate, ominous remarks by Kudou conflict with his past love for Kujirai B. Is the reality unfolding before Kujirai A¿s eyes the truth¿or the absolute?

Mikhail¿s machinations have succeeded in turning Noé and Vanitas against each other¿and in a desperate attempt to stop Noé, Dominique throws herself offff the Ferris wheel! Locked in a fifierce struggle against a relentless Vanitas, Noé cannot do anything but watch as his childhood friend plummets to her death¿Are they doomed to end this sordid affffair exactly as Mikhail intended?

Subaru Sumeragi is the thirteenth head of his clan and a powerful onmyouji. With the help of his twin sister Hokuto and the veterinarian Seishiro, he solves supernatural troubles in Tokyo and helps whomever he can. However, not all onmyouji are so kind¿there are some who use their power to kill, and unbeknownst to Subaru, he has a history with one such assassin¿

Ruwanda, a child of the darkness, now roams the world of the light. Having lost the only love he¿s ever known, he cuts ties with the assassins guild and sets off on his own. Watching the days pass by vapidly, the boy grows into a young man¿but he is spurred into action once more by a string of murders throughout London. In this final confrontation, who will be taken by the red fog plaguing the city¿?

EXTRAORDINARY THINGS CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU BELIEVE IN UNCLE!Uncle¿s stories continue to echo across the tides of time, and nothing thrills Takafumi and Fujimiya more than the fact that Uncle and Elf started adventuring together! But even their travelers¿ tales might pale in comparison to the challenges facing Uncle in the present¿like figuring out how to order at a twenty-first-century coffee shop!

Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's France's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 38 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. See Britanny's stunning coastline, explore medieval Burgundy, and trawl through Provence's markets. Get to France, rent a car, and hit the road!