Maria Novelia es una novela cautivante. Con muy pocos dialogos... como que el autor estuviera teniendo un dialogo interno hablado, expresando su sencillez, su honestidad, su etica. La forma en que el desarrolla la obra, es con un mensaje educativo, demostrando mucho amor, pasion, sensualidad, ternura, renuncia. El autor ensena en su obra la pericia de la puesta en practica de unas terapias efectivas, fundamentadas en buenos diagnosticos, las prodiga al lector, a la vez que educa, transmite conocimientos que dificilmente se encuentran en libros, pero que son los frutos de la larga experiencia que el atesora. Esta novela tiene suspenso, sufrimiento, pasion, sensualidad, dolor, alegria, dejando a un lado el morbo, el que no anida en la mente del autor. Al contrario, el autor identifica los sentimientos de los personajes que parecen brotar de la vida real. Una obra como esta es y sera un orgullo mas para el autor y un regalo que deleitara al lector

'What did she expect of him? What was her quest? Did she have an unfulfilled desire?' Transgressive desires and sexual encounters are recounted in these four pieces from one of the greatest writers of erotic fiction. Penguin Modern: fifty new books celebrating the pioneering spirit of the iconic Penguin Modern Classics series, with each one offering a concentrated hit of its contemporary, international flavour. Here are authors ranging from Kathy Acker to James Baldwin, Truman Capote to Stanislaw Lem and George Orwell to Shirley Jackson; essays radical and inspiring; poems moving and disturbing; stories surreal and fabulous; taking us from the deep South to modern Japan, New York's underground scene to the farthest reaches of outer space.

Shame on It All is an unforgettable showcase for Zane's talent -- insight, comedy, and wild high jinks.

For anyone who has ever observed the behavior of a close friend or family member and suppressed the urge to scream "Shame on you!" out loud, Shame on It All is the novel for you.

Harmony, Bryce, and Lucinda (a.k.a. Lucky) Whitfield are sisters in every sense of the word. They argue and get on each other's nerves, but when it comes down to the wire they are extremely protective of one another. Shame on It All follows their adventures, their friendships, their love lives, and their outlooks on life in today's society. Jam-packed with unpredictable, unbelievable, and just downright crazy situations with a few surprising twists thrown in for good measure, Shame on It All is as wild as they come.

For generations, the pin-up has been a staple of Americana - often with a staple somewhere along the navel of the young lady's portrait! From the golden age of Vargas and Elvgren in the 30s and 40s to the present day, a photo just can't capture the ephemeral quality of a guy's fantasy female. The painting leaves just enough for the imagination to fill in those most important blanks! To this end, we proudly present the second volume of Flirt! The Art of Naughty! Featured throughout is a full color gallery of today's most accomplished practitioners in the science of seduction! See paintings from around the world celebrating the female form in all its majestic curves, hills, and valleys! Naughty? To be sure! Worth the price of admission? Absolutely!

Cash Collins has a life most guys would envy: a successful career, money in the bank, and a high-rise apartment with a glamorous view of New York City. His good looks, quick wit, and smooth tongue attract women like bees to honey-until a one-night stand prompts him to reevaluate everything and realize how empty his life is.

With the goal of finding a woman to love, Cash vows to change his ways. Just as he bids a final farewell to his playboy lifestyle, Cash encounters Marie Daniels, a stunning brunette from Texas-who also happens to be married. But despite his promise to himself and her commitment to her husband, Cash and Marie are immediately drawn to each other. As both of them fight their feelings and attempt to move on with their lives, neither has any idea that Cash is about to receive devastating news that will change everything.

In this moving tale of romance and hope, the possibility of love hangs in the air as two lost souls grasp for answers in a desperate race against time.

Brooke Alexander is in love with one of Washington, D.C.'s most prominent attorneys, or so she believes. Patrick is everything that dreams are made of, or so she believes. Brooke is a waitress in a diner and has self-esteem issues regarding her lackluster existence and her fluctuating weight. One day, Patrick can be loving and supportive. The next, demeaning and seemingly angry at the world. Damon Johnson has been married to his wife, Carleigh, for four years. He is one of "the last good men." He is compassionate, honest, and worships the ground that she walks on. But Carleigh treats Damon like a trophy husband, allowing her friends to salivate over him and disrespect their happy home. Damon has dreams outside of his six-figure corporate job and Carleigh treats his life aspirations like a joke. Her selfish nature makes Damon wonder if he made the right decision when he asked for her hand in marriage. A tragic event forces Brooke and Damon to become a part of each other's lives. Through the darkest of times, they find the courage, strength and perseverance to rid themselves of the toxic elements corrupting their emotional well-being. They discover the true meaning of unconditional love when, together, they experience a total eclipse of the heart.

Short tales of passion and lust from the pens of today's most exciting writers of lesbian erotica This all-new volume of lesbian erotica brings together a dazzling selection of new fiction from around the world. Here are 50 short stories from a still growing genre, most of which have been specially commissioned.The writing covers the emotional spectrum, from intimate reminiscences and intensely personal experiences, to wild confessions and magical encounters. Uninhibited, daring, sexy and of course arousing, this is the ultimate collection of short lesbian fiction. Contributors include Fae Gordon, Lindy Edwards, L.S. Bell, J. Barfoot, Vav Garnek, Georgina Taylor, Anna Smith, Deva Shore, Cynthia Richards, Elsbeth Potter, L.C. Jordan and Elizabeth Cage.

Before Pornography explores the relationship between erotic writing, masculinity, and national identity in Renaissance England. Dealing with printed and manuscript texts, drawing on feminist theory and queer studies, it argues that pornography is a historical phenomenon, and although representation of sexual activity may exist in all cultures, pornography does not. It addresses the social significance of eroticism in such canonical texts as Sidney's Defense of Poesy and Spenser's Faerie Queene.

From the Uk's smartest and most controversial sex blogger comes a unique story of ordinary love and incredible sex - and what happened when they came together. This is Girl on the Net's true story - of falling in love and falling apart. From the honeymoon days of sex whenever and wherever, to the everyday issues that comes with a solid relationship. This is more than a memoir, this is a must-read for all of us who have ever wondered... can great sex and real love ever go hand in hand?

"Fierce Enchantments" is a collection of ten short stories full of fantasy, magic, and lust. Against the darkest and most perilous backgrounds, the blaze of desire burns even brighter. This is erotica at its fiercest and most breathtaking This book is part of Janine Ashbless's Enchantment collection, which includes "Cruel Enchantment" and "Dark Enchantment." Each of the Enchantment books is a standalone collection, and readers need not have read prequels or sequels to fully enjoy any book in the collection.

Domestic bliss takes on a whole new meaning in MADE FOR HIRE Sweetmeats Press proudly presents five erotic tales of service and pleasure. SWEET. SWEETER. by Kyoko Church, an unexpected infatuation suddenly brings another man into Laura's life. Now she needs to make some decisive choices...lest she end up in a very sticky situation. GARDENING DAYS by Esmeralda Greene, a filthy gardener is the last thing prim Mrs. Bouchet needs. But the sweetest flowers require the most fertile dirt LACED by Amelie Hope, Joanne Anderson is a jaded wedding planner who no longer believes in love. Will a long-lost friend soften her heart and finally give her what she needs? SAFEKEEPING by Annabeth Leong, while house-sitting, a young woman finds herself falling in love with the homeowner. So she sets out on a campaign to make herself an indispensable part of his home...and his life. L. A. ARMOIRE by B.Z.R. Vukovina, in the grime and heat of 1920's Los Angeles, Edith dreams of having her own detective agency. A surreal journey through L. A.'s debauched underbelly will determine whether she is made for the job.

We were meant to be seductive. We were designed to lure humans in.

Fortuna Sworn is the last of her kind.

Her brother disappeared two years ago, leaving her with no family or species to speak of. She hides among humans, spending her days working at a bar and her nights searching for him. The bleak pattern goes on and on... until she catches the eye of a powerful faerie. He makes no attempt to hide that he desires Fortuna. And in exchange for her, he offers something irresistible. So Fortuna reluctantly leaves her safe existence behind to step back into a world of creatures and power.

It soon becomes clear that she may not have bargained with her heart, but her very life.

TRIGGER WARNING: This novel contains scenes or themes of sexual harassment, toxic relationships, and slavery.

Zane, the queen of erotic fiction and publisher of Strebor Books, an imprint of Atria Books/Simon & Schuster, presents the second in a series of collections of great erotic fiction. Based on the Featured Erotica section of her website, Eroticanoir.com, which gets more than three million hits a year from around the world, these sensual tales, handpicked by Zane, are sure to please her fans. These stories are written specifically with both African-American and Latino readers in mind, but they are for all people because as Zane always states: "Sensuality is universal." Among the contributors are names already familiar to readers of erotica, such as Tracee A. Hanna, Teresa Lamai, Michelle De Leon, Naleighna Kai, William Fredrick Cooper, and, of course, Zane -- as well as emerging voices, such as Pat Tucker, James W. Lewis, and Nikki Sinclair. Zane always selects stories that turn her on, and she guarantees they will turn you on, also. These storytellers take risks. The stories are unique and creative. The contributors to this book are great at what they do -- making readers hot. A todos los amantes del mundo. No importa el color de su piel, la pasion es universal. To all the lovers in the world. No matter what your skin color, passion is universal.

Alfred C. Kinsey was perhaps the most controversial figure in the US during the 1950s. His books on sexual behavior in the human male and female made best-seller lists and were translated into thirteen languages. Kinsey was denounced by journalists, clergymen, members of Congress, educators, and even housewives, yet upon his death, the New York Times called him In Kinsey: A Biography, Cornelia V. Christenson, an assistant to Dr. Kinsey, discloses the man behind the myth. She reveals how this dedicated family man and lover of the great outdoors began his journey as a scientist and ended up studying sexuality. And as Christenson points out, perhaps Kinsey's greatest accomplishment during his long struggle for academic freedom was protecting the freedom of the scientist to explore and analyze any field of inquiry.

My Brother and His Brother tells the story of 18 year-old Jonas, who throughout his teenage years has been trying to fi nd out about Paul, the brother who died before he was born. Eventually, Jonas discovers that Paul had an intense love aff air with another boy during the last year of his life. His search for truth is related like a mystery where there are loose ends, clues and cliff hangers. A love story that continues. Hakan Lindquist s debut novel received critical acclaim when it fi rst appeared in Sweden in 1993. It won the Prix Litteraire Bordelaise de Lunetterie when it was published in French in 2002. "My Brother and His Brother" has been translated into twelve languages."

The Roman Empire, AD 108. When emperor Trajan sets sail for his province of Egypt, his mind is on sightseeing and the acquisition of art and antiques to adorn the city of Rome. Little does he imagine that he is heading toward his own potential doom...Deep in the western desert, a sinister cult plans to return Egypt to its past glory, and Rome and its empire stand in the way...Traveling with Trajan are lovers Quintus and Rufio, along with his mother Junilla and younger brother Cato. Together, they encounter fabled wonders of the past, the quirks and threats of the natives both human and animal--and repeated attempts to assassinate the emperor...Amid the dangers, exotic erotic encounters keep Rufio and Quintus busy even as they strive to avert the disastrous wrath of the god Seth.

Fiction. Homegirl works in a cafe and doesn't know what she wants. Homegirl does live-living things like dating Punkboy and Richboy but doesn't know who she wants. A creepy creeper named Shadow knows he wants Homegirl. A Craig's List witch knows she wants Richboy. And the cafe bitches are always forever knowing they want the one you want cos that's just how they roll.... Homegirl don't care about any of them; she's out for love and vengeance and gots a Glock in her boot to prove it."Raucous, sexy and full of verve, HOMEGIRL will spank you and punch you in your teeth and leave you longing for more. This is a wildly entertaining book and Homegirl's is a hypnotic voice. Ryder Collins bravely digs into the dirt and muck of human relationships and unearths more than a few truths along the way; I will follow her wherever she wants to take me."--J. W. Wang

"I adore Kristen Ashley's books "---Maya Banks, New York Times bestselling author
Is love in the cards?
Since birth, Lexie Berry has had nothing but bad luck. Orphaned at an early age, she had a rough childhood and a boyfriend who was murdered. Now the beautiful, stylish Lexie is determined to change her luck and her life. But first she's got to make good on a promise: to pick up Ty Walker from prison. One look at the gorgeous ex-convict and Lexie knows she's in trouble-and already thinking about taking a walk on the wild side . . .
For five years, Ty was imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. Now he wants revenge on the people who framed him. Yet when the high-stakes poker player sees the leggy Lexie, he suddenly has other desires on his mind. Realizing that Ty is innocent, Lexie tries to stop his plan for vengeance and help him become a better man. But as Ty battles his inner demons, dirty cops and criminals plot to take him out. Can he and Lexie find a way to escape the past?