Romantikk og erotikk

Star of India is a romantic novel that follows the complicated courtship and marriage of a young woman who¿s disenchanted with the minutiae of life. Refusing to embrace the role of a missionary or tutor, she hastily weds an older man in hopes of breaking away from her family¿s oppressive influence.Stella Carrington is eager to experience life outside the confines of her grandmother¿s home. In an attempt to curb Stelläs unconventional desires, her family seeks the help of her godfather Robert Crayfield, a colonel in the Indian service. Instead of occupational guidance, he offers to marry Stella and take her to India as his bride. Stella discovers the complicated nature of marriage having to navigate new and unexpected responsibilities. Soon, conflicts are amplified by the appearance of Philip Flint, a handsome young officer stationed in town. It¿s a classic tale of love and duty that forces Stella to make a difficult but necessary decision. This is a complex story that bucks tradition pitting one character¿s happiness against the desires of another. Star of India is a fascinating look at marriage, the military and colonial politics. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Star of India is both modern and readable.

Young Flora de Barral, is the daughter of a man whose sudden bankruptcy and conviction, have forced her to face a harsh and uncertain reality. Chance is a clever examination of risk and the impact of unforeseen circumstance.Chance features Conrad¿s signature narration as it describes the experiences of major and minor characters, including Flora de Barral. She is a young woman who has suffered the consequences of her father¿s many misdeeds. This includes social and economic scrutiny, which has made it difficult for her to build a new life. Despite critics, Flora weds a man called Captain Anthony and the couple attempt to navigate their unconventional relationship.Joseph Conrad attempts to expand his literary horizons with Chance. Unlike his previous works, Lord Jim and Heart of Darkness, this novel investigates a woman¿s position in contemporary society. It¿s a unique exploration of the feminist view within a patriarchal structure.With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Chance is both modern and readable.

In Evelina or the History of a Young Lady¿s Entrance into the World, the title character leaves her isolated country home for vibrant London society. As she stumbles through the city, she encounters many people including the handsome, Lord Orville. Evelina is a young woman whös spent her entire childhood in seclusion. Although the legitimate daughter of Sir John Belmont, she was raised in the country with Reverend Villars. When Evelina is offered a chance to visit London, she quickly accepts the opportunity. Upon her arrival, her questionable origins and naïveté make her a target for rumors and speculation. Despite her unconventional ways, she catches the eye of nobleman, Lord Orville and tries to navigate formal rules of society and courtship. Evelina or the History of a Young Lady¿s Entrance into the World is a compelling story bursting with humor and romanticism. The author beautifully weaves multiple characters and arcs into one satisfying narrative. Originally published in 1778, Evelina maintains its refreshing outlook on contemporary life. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Evelina is both modern and readable.

The Wanderer or Female Difficulties follows a woman fleeing France to escape a painful past, only to be met with new obstacles along the way. It's an honest depiction of eighteenth-century life without the presence of political or familial support.A wandering woman emigrates to England to escape the violent uprising of 1790s France. With no friends or family, she must find work and connect with others for assistance. Her lack of finances and social status leave her vulnerable to the whims of wealthy employers. Despite her situation, the woman becomes involved with a man who's unaware of her troubled past. She struggles to maintain her privacy as the truth becomes harder to hide.The Wanderer or Female Difficulties highlights the flaws of English society built on politics and patriarchy. One woman's survival depends on the kindness or cruelty of others. It's a glaring injustice, that forces her to make light of dire circumstances.With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Wanderer or Female Difficulties is both modern and readable.

Edgar''s family and their home, Ravenswood, is well-respected and revered by the people of Scotland, until their political endorsement invites controversy. When Edgar''s father is stripped of his noble title due for supporting King James VII, Lucy''s father, Sir William, buys their family estate. Meant to be the rightful master of Ravenswood, Edgar is livid, and feels that his family legacy has been usurped. Soon dreaming of getting vengeance, Edgar is set to the destroy Sir Williams, until he meets his daughter. Named Lucy, Sir William''s daughter is beautiful and kind, and she and Edgar become almost instantly attracted to each other. After renouncing his original plans of revenge, Edgar and Lucy are happy together, though not everyone is pleased with their relationship. Lady Ashton, Sir William''s wife has a plan of her own. Hoping to force Lucy into a marriage that would be politically advantageous for the family. Determined to achieve her goal, Lady Ashton manipulates and deceives to break the couple apart, and bend Lucy to her will. The young couple try to overcome Lady Ashton''s trickery, leading to misunderstandings, serious accusations, and dangerous duels. Featuring compelling characters, miscommunications, duels, and murder attempts, The Bride of Lammermoor by Sir Walter Scott is clever and dramatic, capturing the attention of its readers. First published just over two hundred years ago, the Bride of Lammermoor provides an interesting representation of the social and political affairs of historic South-East Scotland. Paired with the rich prose and captivating narrative, this immersive setting crafts an unforgettable reading experience for modern audiences. This edition of The Bride of Lammermoor by Sir Walter Scott now features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition of The Bride of Lammermoor crafts an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the original mastery and drama of Sir Walter Scott''s literature.

A Night in a Moorish Harem (1896) is a Victorian erotic novella. Published under the pseudonym ¿Lord George Herbert,¿ the novella has proved both popular and controversial as the subject of several obscenity trials. Noted for its orientalist tropes, the novella remains relevant to scholars of postcolonial literature and Victorian culture. ¿My first duty was to kiss the fair hands which had aided me, and then I explained the accident which had brought me among them and the plan I had formed for escape before dawn. I then gave my name and rank. While doing this I had an opportunity to observe the ladies; there were nine of them and any one of them would have been remarked for her beauty. Each one of them differed from all the others in the style of her charms: some were large and some were small; some were slender and some plump, some blonde and some brunette, but all were bewitchingly beautiful.¿ Tired of life onboard, a young midshipman decides to spend his afternoon off in a small boat attached to the side of the naval vessel he serves. Comforted by the gentle waves and hot Mediterranean sun, he falls into a deep sleep. When he wakes, he finds himself drifting close to the Moroccan shore and is unable to spot his ship along the haze-strewn horizon. As he prepares himself to be sold into slavery¿or worse¿he spots a group of beautiful women watching him from the rocks. Helped ashore, the midshipman is brought to the safety of their harem, where he spends one night of ecstasy exploring their nimble bodies and learning the stories of their lives. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of A Night in a Moorish Harem is a classic work of Victorian erotica reimagined for modern readers.

An aristocrat and his daughter are targeted by a former peasant who hides his true identity to ingratiate himself into the world of French royalists. After gaining their trust, he attempts to marry the girl, but she¿s already eloped with another.Pierre Adet is a French peasant who becomes obsessed with landowner, Duc de Kernogan and his daughter Yvonne. After experiencing unfair treatment and wages, he incites a mob against the aristocrat that proves unsuccessful. After escaping execution, he travels to England under an alias, creating a new life for himself alongside the upper-class. Despite past events, he¿s able to hide his identity to romantically pursue Yvonne. His plan goes awry when she falls in love with Lord Antony Dewhurst, whom she quickly marries. Infuriated, Adet kidnaps the new bride forcing Lord Antony to seek help from a trusted friend, the Scarlet Pimpernel.Lord Tony¿s Wife: An Adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel is fueled by deception and revenge. One man¿s ongoing mission to destroy a family leads to a series of challenges and unexpected events. The Scarlet Pimpernel embarks on a new journey to save the love of one¿s life.With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Lord Tony¿s Wife: An Adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel is both modern and readable.

The Morettis are a Sarasota family of Cafeteria Catholics, (rejecting some Vatican doctrines-mainly pelvic issue ones). Widower Dante goes to his first Confession in decades. He confesses gossip: telling his two daughters of his brother Nick's fling with the caterer for his wedding vow renewal with Nick's then-wife Rosemary. An unusual Penance surprises Dante. Tantrums of Nick's ex-wife Rosemary impact events. Dante wants another good woman to love, but dating yields only stories that amuse his girls.Dante's gossip is repeated, changing with each teller. Floridians talk about freedom (yet yearn to mate). An undreamt-of source for finding love and fulfilling Dante's Penance offers challenge and hope. Her name is Abigail.Soon they're doing everything in a pandemic. How could anything go right?Are You Free? offers a witty rumination on family, religion, and the search for love in many forms - grief, longing, regret, surprise.

Intrigued by whispers of a community connection, Beth picks up the book chronicling Meghan's life after graduate school. As both women navigate careers amid outdated attitudes about women's place, they discover the persisting barriers of a man's world.While Meghan conducts research into the decline of family farms, her work conjures Beth's own rural upbringing and current reality as a farm wife straddling tradition and technology. Their parallel sexual awakenings underscore the universality of women's experience.An insider's glimpse of Meghan's faculty position reveals to Beth the complex machinery underlying campus life. As Beth reflects on the roads untaken, Meghan's bold choices highlight the excitement missing from Beth's more traditional path.Ultimately, their interwoven stories surface timeless questions about agency, destiny, and the feminine struggle to balance fierce independence with enduring community. Do we ever really choose our fate, or does life choose for us?

Robin Icethorn's journey continues in this thrilling sequel to A Betrayal of Storms, perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and From Blood and Ash.Despite the deception of friends and family, Robin Icethorn has become the king he was destined to be. But enemies still surround him, some hidden behind the smiles of those he trusts. His world is thrown into chaos when the god's become more than just stories. And Robin will do anything to save his father, his last living relative. Even if that means striking up a deal with the father of the person who tried to murder him.

A romance and adventure story about a young Anglo-French language teacher, who suffers from alopecia totalis, and her pupil, the son of a Taliban Commander.

Would you take an oath for a false romance, for the sake of your true love? The pseudo-married couple romantic comedy between a popular girl and a loser in romance continues! The love quadrangle got more complicated during the summer season! Jiro is troubled by the awkward relationship that developed with his first love, Shiori, after accidentally kissing her. Meanwhile, emotions changed between the young pretend-couple when Jiro and Akari went to work on an overnight part-time job near the beach with their respective crushes, that fell outside of their "Marriage Practical" rules.

Where do you place your faith? Where do you go to when you need help? When patiently waiting to be saved does not work, whose arms should you fall into? In Darkness Surrounds the Light, Shirley, a young woman in a foreign country, has to face trials and frustrations and danger without knowing how she will survive or who she can trust. She is captured and tortured for no reason and faces unmentionable abuse not knowing who to lean on or how she will survive. Even when she feels safe, she still has to keep up her guard and fight with her demons. She thought her savior was Shawn, but he could not protect her. Who will protect her? Who can she trust when the hope of rescue appears to be out of reach?

"In celebration of SEX CRIMINALS turning 10, this newly designed volume collects of EVERY Letter Daddies letter column from the book -- every true story, every weird confession, every heart-wrenching tale of love, lust, loss, and longing, alongside every completely stupid sex tip Chip and Matt made up the night before the issues went to press"--

Tess hasn't spoken to Olive in ten years and she's not about to start now...readers will delight in this enemies-to-lovers graphic novel with a queer twist: I Hated You in High School. Struggling 20-something Tessa has a dead-end job as a barista and the dream of a creative career that never quite seems to take off. When the coffee shop where she works goes out of business, she's able to go home for the first time in years. Arriving at her family home, she discovers that her parents have rented out the basement apartment to her high school nemesis, Olive Virtue. Tempers flare between the women during Tess's stay, but an accident that traps them in the attic forces them to face their past and think about their future. I Hated You in High School is an enemies-to-lovers story inspired by classic romantic movies--with a queer twist. Author and illustrator Kathleen Gros has expanded her short story webcomic into a beautiful tale of love and learning.

The hilarious and heartwarming novel from the author of YA sensation THE KISSING BOOTH.

From the internationally bestselling author Natalie Jenner

Enemies by day. Spicy fanfic author and reader by night!