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John Ruskin and the Victorian Woman Writer addresses the little-considered personal and literary relationships of John Ruskin and four major Victorian women writers: Elizabeth Barrett Browning, George Eliot, Elizabeth Gaskell, and Christina Rossetti. Drawing on new archival, primary research, the book provides detailed biographical contexts for each of these relationships before considering the interplay of each woman's writing with Ruskin's. Focusing on literature, art, economics, and gender, it offers close readings of a selection of each woman's oeuvre alongside Ruskin's prose to demonstrate the affinities and the moments of disagreement between Ruskin and these writers. Though primarily aimed at an academic audience, the book will also be of interest to general readers with a developed interest in nineteenth-century culture. It advances readers' understandings of the complex web of influence that existed between Ruskin and women writers in the 1850s and 60s, establishing the opportunities that Ruskin's art theory offered women writers engaged with social questions and the apparent influence of these writers on Ruskin's own emerging political economy. By analysing women writers' responses to Ruskin's work--and his response to theirs--this book complicates and challenges assumptions about Ruskin's supposedly troubled relationship with women.

When a snowstorm pummels the western half of the country, three couples find once off-limits love just in time for Christmas. An unforgettable holiday anthology from bestselling authors Jennifer Ryan, Maisey Yates, and Lia Riley.Close to Perfect: A Montana Men Novella by Jennifer RyanAt sixteen, Abigail gave Dex the gift of a lifetime, but the cost of it was more than he ever knew. Now she's back in town with a secret that has been ten years in the making and this time it's Dex's turn to make the ultimate sacrifice or risk losing her forever. Snowed in at Copper Ridge: A Copper Ridge Novella by Maisey YatesMia Landry has always had it bad for brooding cowboy Devlin Grayson. Too bad he's her best friend's older brother. But when they find themselves snowed in at Copper Ridge Lodge, Mia finally has the chance to tell the man of her dreams exactly what she wants... him. Hot Winter's Night: A Brightwater Novella by Lia RileyWhile Brightwater is being covered in snow, Goldie Flint is stuck in her flower shop. She never expected her hero to be Kit Kane, the former love of her life. Kit knows that what he had with Goldie isn't just in the past and with the help of a little bet, an ornery grandmother, and a lot of snow, he's ready to show her that what he really wants for Christmas is a second chance.

En simplicité et délicatesse, La jeune fille du calvaire vous raconte la puissance des premières amours de Roland et Lucette. Sous le ciel d¿été de Tence, leur amour, tout en se battant contre la tragédie, n¿est soumis à aucune condition. Les deux adolescents retracent, à travers leur vécu, l¿histoire commune de tous ceux qui furent, un jour, jeunes et amoureux.

Le secret ancestral de Mina gît enfermé dans l¿obscurité d¿une crypte. Pourtant, des indices discrets et des non-dits éveillent sa curiosité. Dès lors, elle s¿attelle à dénouer le fil de l¿hostilité que lui voue sa mère. Entre réminiscences et instants présents, la jeune femme entreprend un périple introspectif, déterminant pour élucider les origines du conflit familial. Progressivement, les mémoires scellées se dévoilent, lui offrant ainsi l¿opportunité de reconstituer le puzzle de l¿histoire de sa famille¿

Lise est Celle qui marche, une artiste talentueuse qui, pour vaincre ses fantômes, a trouvé un exutoire, la marche. Elle rencontre Pierre, l¿homme debout, solide mais pas infaillible. L¿amour est-il possible quand on abrite au fond de soi une enfant en colère, jouet d¿émotions puissantes et destructrices ?

'Pure magic' ELSIE SILVER'Had me breathless until I turned the last page' ELENA ARMAS'I've never read romance like this before' RACHEL LYNN SOLOMONThis time they'll get it right . . .Wren and Ellis Byrd fell in love as kids, had their son Sam when they were only teenagers, and built a life together in the coastal town of Spunes, Oregon. They were made for one another . . . until they fell apart. Now divorced and in their 30s, Wren runs the bakery in town, while Ellis works as a firefighter. They live separate lives, though they are hardly off each other's minds. When Sam gets accepted into college and the pair agree to help him move in together, Ellis convinces Wren to take an extended road trip back to Spunes with him to see if they can give their relationship one last chance. Amid the gorgeous scenery of the California coastline, dreamy destinations, and a great deal of long-yearned-for proximity, Wren starts to think it just might be possible. But the two still have to contend with their tumultuous past in order to move forward. And when spoken words fail, sometimes the written word must bridge the gap. Will they make the most of what's left of forever?Or will they let each other go for good?¿Readers have fallen in love with LEFT OF FOREVER . . . ¿'A truly heartfelt read, brimming with wit and charm' K.A. TUCKER'Packs such an emotional punch . . . I would know a Tarah DeWitt romance anywhere' ALICIA THOMPSON'Gorgeous, tender, and filled with adorable, lovable, smoldering hope . . . Five stars!' SIERRA SIMONE Don't miss Tarah's other hit rom-coms, Funny Feelings, Rootbound, The Co-op and Savor It - out now!

Eine Rockstar-Romanze mit Feel-good-Vibes, die auch nach dem Umblättern der letzten Seite noch lange im Gedächtnis bleibt...!Toni steht nicht gerne im Rampenlicht. Außer auf der Bühne beim Stand-up! Doch leider führt ein unfreiwilliges Video ihrer Gesangseinlage auf der Königstraße dazu, dass der Sänger ihrer Lieblingsband Felix Dolor nach ihr sucht.Klingt wie ein modernes Aschenputtel-Märchen, oder?Toni hat allerdings wenig Interesse daran, gefunden zu werden. Doch der #DolorGirl lässt nicht locker und verfolgt sie hartnäckig. Toni hofft nur, dass Felix keine noch absurderen Ideen hat, um sie ausfindig zu machen.

FIVE FAIRYTALES. NINE KINGDOMS. ONE PRINCE.'This is not your Disney fairy tale. It is much, much better' WILDER'S BOOK REVIEW'Brilliantly subverts the classic fairy tale' ONE CHAPTER MORE'Loads of fun . . . Exposes the patriarchal, oppressive fairytale world order which we take for granted in the old yarns' THE INDEPENDENTImagine a kingdom poisoned by secrets, a poor girl with dreams of love, a magical fairy godmother and a romantic ball . . .And then imagine them all again . . .Welcome to the story of Cinderella, retold as it always should have been.Charm is the fourth instalment in this British Fantasy Award-winning world teeming with lovers, dragons, witches, and werewolves by Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller Sarah Pinborough.Newly revised, rejacketed, and relaunched with a brand-new prequel and sequel, the Tales from the Kingdoms series is your next dark fantasy romance obsession.__________________Step into the Tales from the Kingdoms series:Book 1: MAGICBook 2: BEAUTYBook 3: POISONBook 4: CHARMBook 5: BLOOD__________________PRAISE FOR SARAH PINBOROUGH:'Bloody brilliant' STEPHEN KING'An absolute dream' RICHARD OSMAN'A twisted genius' LISA JEWELL'Queen of WTF' RUTH WARE'An absolute must-read' JOE HILL'A dark, electrifying page-turner' HARLAN COBEN'The queen of twisty reads' HARRIET TYCE'Everyone will be talking about this book' STYLIST'Expertly plotted' SUNDAY TIMES'One of the best endings to a book' PRIMA'The very definition of a page-turner' SUN

FIVE FAIRYTALES. NINE KINGDOMS. ONE PRINCE.'This is not your Disney fairy tale. It is much, much better' WILDER'S BOOK REVIEW'Brilliantly subverts the classic fairy tale' ONE CHAPTER MORE'Loads of fun... Pinborough repositions Snow White as a feminist icon' THE INDEPENDENTImagine a land brimming with magic, a wicked queen, a charming prince, and a poisoned apple . . .And then imagine them all again . . .Welcome to the story of Snow White, retold as it always should have been.Poison is the third instalment in this British Fantasy Award-winning world teeming with lovers, dragons, witches, and werewolves by Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller Sarah Pinborough.Newly revised, rejacketed, and relaunched with a brand-new prequel and sequel, the Tales from the Kingdoms series is your next dark fantasy romance obsession.__________________Step into the Tales from the Kingdoms series:Book 1: MAGICBook 2: BEAUTYBook 3: POISONBook 4: CHARMBook 5: BLOOD__________________PRAISE FOR SARAH PINBOROUGH:'Bloody brilliant' STEPHEN KING'An absolute dream' RICHARD OSMAN'A twisted genius' LISA JEWELL'Queen of WTF' RUTH WARE'An absolute must-read' JOE HILL'A dark, electrifying page-turner' HARLAN COBEN'The queen of twisty reads' HARRIET TYCE'Everyone will be talking about this book' STYLIST'Expertly plotted' SUNDAY TIMES'One of the best endings to a book' PRIMA'The very definition of a page-turner' SUN

FIVE FAIRYTALES. NINE KINGDOMS. ONE PRINCE.'This is not your Disney fairy tale. It is much, much better' WILDER'S BOOK REVIEW'Brilliantly subverts the classic fairy tale' ONE CHAPTER MORE'Loads of fun . . . Exposes the patriarchal, oppressive fairytale world order which we take for granted in the old yarns' THE INDEPENDENTImagine a castle lost to history, a brave prince, a beautiful princess and a curse waiting to be broken . . .And then imagine them all again . . .This is the tale of Sleeping Beauty, retold as it always should have been.Beauty is the second instalment in this British Fantasy Award-winning world teeming with lovers, dragons, witches, and werewolves by Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller Sarah Pinborough.Newly revised, rejacketed, and relaunched with a brand-new prequel and sequel, the Tales from the Kingdoms series is your next dark fantasy romance obsession.__________________Step into the Tales from the Kingdoms series:Book 1: MAGICBook 2: BEAUTYBook 3: POISONBook 4: CHARMBook 5: BLOOD__________________PRAISE FOR SARAH PINBOROUGH:'Bloody brilliant' STEPHEN KING'An absolute dream' RICHARD OSMAN'A twisted genius' LISA JEWELL'Queen of WTF' RUTH WARE'An absolute must-read' JOE HILL'A dark, electrifying page-turner' HARLAN COBEN'The queen of twisty reads' HARRIET TYCE'Everyone will be talking about this book' STYLIST'Expertly plotted' SUNDAY TIMES'One of the best endings to a book' PRIMA'The very definition of a page-turner' SUN

FIVE FAIRYTALES. NINE KINGDOMS. ONE PRINCE.'This is not your Disney fairy tale. It is much, much better' WILDER'S BOOK REVIEW'Brilliantly subverts the classic fairy tale' ONE CHAPTER MORE'Loads of fun . . . Exposes the patriarchal, oppressive fairytale world order which we take for granted in the old yarns' THE INDEPENDENTImagine a promise broken long ago, a vengeful father, a vicious curse and a mountain ruled by dragons . . .And then imagine them all again . . .This is the tale of Rumpelstiltskin, retold as it always should have been.Blood is the fifth instalment in this British Fantasy Award-winning world teeming with lovers, dragons, witches, and werewolves by Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller Sarah Pinborough.Newly revised, rejacketed, and relaunched with a brand-new prequel and sequel, the Tales from the Kingdoms series is your next dark fantasy romance obsession.__________________Step into the Tales from the Kingdoms series:Book 1: MAGICBook 2: BEAUTYBook 3: POISONBook 4: CHARMBook 5: BLOOD__________________PRAISE FOR SARAH PINBOROUGH:'Bloody brilliant' STEPHEN KING'An absolute dream' RICHARD OSMAN'A twisted genius' LISA JEWELL'Queen of WTF' RUTH WARE'An absolute must-read' JOE HILL'A dark, electrifying page-turner' HARLAN COBEN'The queen of twisty reads' HARRIET TYCE'Everyone will be talking about this book' STYLIST'Expertly plotted' SUNDAY TIMES'One of the best endings to a book' PRIMA'The very definition of a page-turner' SUN

'Groundbreaking' Sunday Times'Beautifully written and elegiac . . . a masterpiece' Damien Lewis, Sunday Times bestselling authorSince the inception of the Secret Service Bureau back in 1909, women have worked at the very heart of British secret intelligence - yet their contributions have been all but written out of history. From encoding orders and decrypting enemy messages to penning propaganda and infiltrating organisations, the women of British intelligence played a pivotal role in both the First and Second World Wars. These true custodians of Britain's military secrets include Kathleen Pettigrew, personal assistant to the Chief of MI6 Stewart Menzies, who late in life declared 'I was Miss Moneypenny, but with more power', to Jane Archer, the very first female MI5 officer who raised suspicions about the Soviet spy Kim Philby long before he was officially unmasked and Winifred Spink, the first female officer ever sent to Russia in 1916. Drawing on private and previously classified documents, Hubbard-Hall rescues these women from obscurity, bringing their gripping stories to life to provide a definitive account of women's contributions to the history of the intelligence services.'A fascinating history of the pivotal role played by women in the British intelligence services. A hugely enjoyable read' Clare Mulley, author of Agent Zo

'My favourite kind of grand space opera' BEN AARONOVITCHShe's searching for the emperor who stole her sister.He's searching for the prince who stole his heart.The entire universe is at stake.The Principle of Moments is a centuries-spanning adventure unmissable for fans of the spacefaring found family of Becky Chambers, the magical London of V. E. Schwab, and the epic climate-craft of N. K. Jemisin.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:'This book! OMG this book was everything I could hope for! A queer love story, a space story, a rebel story and so well written' 5-star reader review'An absolute stonker of a debut... I was hooked the whole way through' 5-star reader review'I absolutely devoured this book! Everything I could possibly want with Star Wars / Doctor Who vibes mixed in with Pride and Prejudice' 5-star reader review'THIS is how you write a "chosen one" story! Jikiemi-Pearson is going straight on my "instant read" list of authors' 5-star reader review'I have read quite a few debuts this year and this was easily my top of the year' 5-star reader review'OMG, this book was amazing... Fantastic if you like N.K. Jemisin and Doctor Who... Well worth five stars' 5-star reader review'Hang on and enjoy the ride!' 5-star reader review

A grown up Little Red Riding Hood meets werewolves and witches in an adult fantasy romance that's perfect for fans of Danielle L. Jensen, Sarah J. Maas, and Laura Thalassa.To enter the woods as a human is death... But I am no mere human. They call me 'witch'.As one of the last surviving witches, Faelyn's sole duty is to keep the protective barriers on the forests where the lykin roam. But when she encounters the elusive primordial spirit of the moon, everything changes.Taken to the magical land of Midscape, the Wolf King claims her as his bride - she's essential to his ability to keep his crown. But Faelyn refuses a life of servitude, for both herself and the moon spirit Aurora, underneath the king's cruel rule. As she hatches a dangerous plan for them to escape, help comes from an unlikely ally: Evander, the king's blisteringly handsome knight. But her sworn protector has secrets of his own. Secrets that might change her life forever...A Dawn with the Wolf Knight is a complete, *standalone novel*. For readers who love romantasy novels with second-chance/long-lost love, life-changing female friendships, deep lore, forbidden romance, slow-burn, and a happily ever after. Pre-order now!

'Not all heroes wear capes, some wear M&S cardigans! A triumph!' MIKE GAYLE'A sublime mix of comedy, drama and adventure' JILL MANSELL'Just pure joy from start to finish.' ALEXANDRA POTTERMeet the Williamson sisters, Britain's most treasured World War II veterans. Now in their nineties, Josephine and Penny are in demand, popping up at commemorative events all over the country. Despite their age, they're in great form-sprightly and sparky, and always in search of their next "excitement." This time it's a trip to Paris to receive the Légion d'honneur, accompanied by their devoted great-nephew, Archie.Keen historian Archie believes his great aunts had minor roles in the Women's Royal Navy and the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry, but that's only half the story. There's a reason sweet Auntie Penny can dispatch a would-be mugger with a brolly.This trip to Paris is not what it seems either. Scandal and crime have quietly trailed the sisters since the war. Now armed with new information about an old adversary, these much decorated (but admittedly ancient) veterans intend to settle scores, avenge lost friends, and pull off one last heist before the curtain comes down on their illustrious careers.

'Poetic and fierce, this volume is a compelling modern-day journey into past histories of impressive African queens and leaders' Olivette Otele, author of African Europeans'A rich, sumptuous and beautifully written tapestry of the past that makes my heart soar and ache all at once; this is the history we should have learned in schools' Candice Carty-Williams, author of QueenieNjinga MbandeNana Yaa AsantewaaMakobo Modjadji VIRanavalona the FirstThese queens and warriors ruled vast swathes of the African continent. They led, loved and fought for their kingdoms and people. They made decisions, good and bad, the impact of which can still be felt today. Yet, beyond the lands they called home, so few of us have ever heard their names.In this sweeping history, Paula Akpan takes us into the worlds of these powerful figures, following their stories and how they came to rule and influence the futures of their people. With reigns spanning pre-colonial Nigeria to the farming villages of Rwanda, the hills of Madagascar to apartheid South Africa, these ruler's stories offer us fascinating insight into life in these regions. Akpan shows how societies thrived, expanded and fractured before colonial influence, while also exposing the deep scars colonisation left behind.In this game-changing narrative of twelve lives, Akpan takes us on a spellbinding, enrapturing and immersive history that is nothing short of revelatory.

Das wirkungsvollste Aphrodisiakum für aufregenden Sex ist die Fantasie. Liebe küsst den Himmel wird ihr zukünftiges Erotikleben in einem ozeanisch schönen Licht erscheinen lassen. Stürzen Sie sich ins Reich der Intimität und erleben Sie dabei neue lustvolle Erotikabenteuer. Mit sanftem Blümchensex überfliegen Sie fantasievolle Liebesbekundungen, von denen Sie bisher überhaupt noch nicht zu träumen wagten.Gönnen Sie sich eine sanftmütige Passion und schweben Sie mit diesen erfrischend neuen Träumen sanft hinauf in den tiefblauen Orbit, denn die Liebe küsst den Himmel.

A collection of short stories about falling in love through the decades from the 1930's to 2020.

Cassie Fitzgerald has long been my secret obsession, one I never meant to act on. She's a broke college student who just lost her job, so I devise a solution for us both-a lucrative job at the elite sex club, Obscura. There, my real identity is hidden behind a mask. There, I'm a Dom called Hart. There, in the darkness, I command her body, fulfill her darkest desires...and make her mine in every way. But if she ever discovers the truth about me, I'll lose her forever. Because beneath the mask, I'm the man she hates most... I'm her stepbrother.

Natasha Borthwick is Wearside FC's Number One, but after an embarrassing string of losses, she's not so sure she deserves that title anymore.Luke Ramshaw is the hottest developer in the gaming industry but as his deadline to complete his funding application fast approaches, he still has no game demo to present.The pair are thrown together by a meddling mutual connection in a last-ditch attempt to save both Natasha's team and Luke's career. The problem? They didn't exactly get off to a great start, but what happens when they get closer is a whole other ball game.

From Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Lauren Landish comes The Virgin Diaries, a series of take-charge alpha heroes and the sassy, innocent women who bring them to their knees.Satin and Pearls A naughty professor. A sexy student. Connor Daniels is the hottest Professor Daisy has ever seen, but his cocky arrogance and demand for perfection is a thorn in her side. So why can't she stop thinking about him, about how she wants him to teach her a lot more than just Math? One night changes everything and he + she = a steamy problem. Connor can't help wanting to learn Daisy's every detail, but can their love be the solution they're both looking for?Leather and Lace A demanding boss. A bold intern. Arianna's new boss is Liam Blackstone, the most powerful man in the city. He's used to getting what he wants and he's set his sights on Arianna. She makes a deal with devil to learn all about the business, but mixing their professional and personal lives could be more dangerous than either of them thought.Silk and Shadows A bossy jock. A sassy nerd. The nerdy Norma Jean has been tasked with tutoring insufferable football god Zach Knight. Worse yet, no one can know, so she has to pretend to be his girlfriend as a cover story. As if anyone would believe that. But as the line between real and pretend blurs, her snarls become purrs, and her bratty pouts become naughty invitations. When the clock runs out on their fake relationship, will they have found a forever kind of love in the library?

"The Greeks believe that if you lose your way along the Oregano Trail, then you are lost in life. I used to think that was a load of rubbish. But now, this feeling I have...this hollowness that fills every nerve-ending - am I lost now?" Seeking an escape from normality, Karrie Hannigan leaves Dublin in 1999 to spend a summer on the Greek island of Karytos, leaving behind Joe, who has just become her boyfriend. Yet Karrie is determined to find adventure in this far-flung place. Surrounded by new people, a job in a popular restaurant, and lots of cocktail-fuelled nights out to manoeuvre, it becomes hard to keep the relationship going. Add a male room-mate, Declan, and the old adage, can men and women be friends? Especially with little more than a sarong between them. A wild summer follows with entanglements, breakups, and the ache of lost love, leaving her uncertain about her path in life. Fast forward four years and Karrie finds herself in a controlling marriage, on a path she never meant to take. She yearns to escape again. Greece beckons, promising freedom and a chance to change direction. Has she the courage to leave and go back to where she last felt found?

A month to work on a berry farm with the one woman he shouldn't want...Billionaire Henry Davenport lives a life of luxury. He enjoys helping others find true love with matchmaking mischief and sending them on adventures full of cupid-inspired hijinks, but he has no plans to marry.Until his friends decide to pay him back for his antics by sending Henry on an adventure of his own, one where he can't rely on his wealth to succeed.The stakes? If Henry lasts, he wins a lifetime of matchmaking privileges. If he quits, he must stop interfering in people's love lives...forever.His friends arrange for Henry to work at Elisabeth Wheeler's struggling berry farm. She needs the help and thinks he needs work. Win-win, right?Except she doesn't know Henry's keeping secrets from her.The Billionaire Matchmaker series is a spinoff of The Billionaires of Silicon Valley and features Henry Davenport's matchmaking adventures for his friends and himself. The Payback Adventure is the second in the four-book standalone series and has billionaire, age gap, small town, fish out of water, opposites attract, found family, and forced proximity.This is a revised and updated version of a book previously published as The Billionaire's Wedding Masquerade.

The Phantoms are back with a vengeance... and the City of Angels will never be the same.I never asked for the spotlight, but inheriting a pro hockey team pulls me into a world of chaos.All eyes are on me now.I'm no stranger to the world of hockey but watching from the sidelines and calling the shots are two very different things. Especially when you're not wanted.It's time for me to take charge and clean house.When I need people I can trust, one man comes to mind... my ex. He's one of the best goalies in the league, and despite what went down between us, he's still in my corner.It's our little arrangement off the ice that complicates things.If I'm going to make my power play, I need him by my side, but that means keeping our heads in the game, and our hearts out of the equation.

The Complete Four-Book Series -- Creeping Beautiful, Pretty Nightmare, Gorgeous Misery, Lovely Darkness in a SPECIAL EDITION paperback format with illustrations. McKAYI wasn't the one who broke her but I played my part.She came to us when she was ten. I raised her. I loved her.I taught her how to survive in a world of evil men.But it wasn't enough.ADAMI wasn't the one who saved her but I did my best.She needed me as much as I needed her.Bought and paid for on the auction block.But not for the reasons you think.She was my weapon.DONOVANI wasn't the one who lied to her but I hid her truth.She was broken before I got there.Wild and angry. Defiant and bratty.But she trusted me most.She loved me best. So I set her free.Indie Anna Accorsi is a woman lost in her past.A pretty little nightmare.A gorgeous piece of misery.A mess of lovely darkness.She is creeping beautiful.And now we want her back.

Retired hockey star Remington Knight is back on top... and he intends to stay that way.After having everything, losing it all and then getting it back, his only focus is preparing for the inaugural season of his new professional hockey team. Taking a detour to the quaint little town of Garland Grove, British Columbia where Remy just inherited an ice arena he didn't even know his father owned, is a distraction he can't afford right now. The plan is simple... get in, hire a realtor, and get the hell out before Christmas.Bad luck follows Noelle Burrier around like a lost puppy. She's barely getting by, living in her car and working a dead-end job at the concession stand of the local hockey rink. When the arena's hotshot new owner comes in ready to sell, she finds herself on thin ice, desperate to make him see more than dollar signs.