"Strummed" combines the two universally enjoyable elements of music and sex. Five new and talented authors come together to create a collection of the most melodious kink

John Stanley Plaskett was Canada's pre-eminent astronomer in the first half of the twentieth century. His legacy lives on in the observatory he founded in Victoria, British Columbia, and the reputation he built for Canada as a nation making vital contributions to basic science. Plaskett's pioneering work with the most massive stars and his definitive determination of the rotation of the Milky Way Galaxy earned him international recognition of the highest order. Northern Star explores Plaskett's unorthodox and fascinating life from his rural roots near Woodstock, Ontario through his days as a technician at the University of Toronto to his initiation in astronomy at the Dominion Observatory in Ottawa. His greatest achievements followed after he persuaded the government of Canada, in spite of the strictures of the First World War, to finance what was then the world's largest operational telescope. Peter Broughton's accessible and engaging prose illuminates Plaskett's numerous achievements and the social, political, economic, and religious milieu surrounding them. This richly illustrated volume invites readers to understand the pull that Plaskett's passions, personality, and motivations exerted on him during his lifetime.

Before there was E.L. James's "50 Shades of Grey," there was Zane's "Addicted." Once described as "the hottest paperback in the country" by the "New York Times" and now a major motion picture distributed by Lionsgate, this wildly popular novel by the Queen of Erotica follows one woman's life as it spirals out of control when her three extramarital affairs lead her down a dark and twisted path.
For successful African-American businesswoman Zoe Reynard, finding the pleasure she wants, the way she wants it, is not worth the risk of losing everything she has: marriage to the man she has loved since childhood, a thriving company, and three wonderful children. But Zoe feels helpless in the grip of an overpowering addiction...to sex.
Finding a compassionate woman therapist to help her, Zoe finally summons the courage to tell her torrid story, a tale of guilt and desire as shocking as it is compelling. From the sensitive artist with whom she spends stolen hours on rumpled sheets to the rough and violent man who draws her toward destruction, Zoe is a woman desperately searching for fulfillment--and something darker, deeper, and perhaps deadly. As her life spins out of control and her sexual escapades carry her toward a dangerous choice, Zoe is racing against time to uncover the source of her "fatal attraction"--as chilling secrets tumble forth from the recesses of a woman's mind, and perilous temptations lead toward a climax that can threaten her sanity, her marriage...and her life.

Giulia e sposata ed ha un bambino, Claudio. Lavora presso un ospedale come infermiera. Pero, questa vita, le sta stretta e cerca di evadere attraverso il sesso, sia onirico, sia con suo marito Luca, che con altre persone. Giulia entra in questo mondo per curiosita, ma ne e poi come risucchiata. Giulia, pero, non sa se essere "salvata" oppure no da questa relta...

"Belle is a natural-born blogger, her style is witty and compact, with the right mixture of intimacy and disassociation...Her entertainment value is huge...because she writes about sex with a mind behind it" - "The Times". Belle de Jour is the nom de plume of a high-class call girl working in London. This is her story. From the summer of 2003 to the autumn of 2004 Belle charted her day-to-day adventures on and off the field in a frank, funny and award-winning web diary. Now, in her "Intimate Adventures", Belle elaborates on those diary entries, revealing (among other things) how she became a working girl, what it feels like to do it for money, and where to buy the best knickers for the job. From debating the literary merits of Martin Amis with naked clients to smuggling whips into luxury hotels, this is a no-holds barred account of the high-class sex-trade, and an insight into the secret life of an extraordinary woman.

He had given her everything. There would be no games with him When Anna Hazel arrives in Crete to work on an archaeological dig for the summer, she has yet to meet her new boss, the brilliant but mysterious Dr William Sillery. He has a reputation as a slave-driver. As Anna begins to enjoy the sun-drenched Greek island, she also develops a friendship with the darkly handsome host of her villa, Vangelis. Intoxicated by the long, fiercely hot summer, Anna's darkest desires are about to be realised as she embarks on a series of forbidden adventures. But in the end she must decide who will own her heart.

A dark and sexy thriller perfect for fans of L. S. Hilton's Maestra and Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl Deanna Madden, aka Jessica Reilly, hasn't touched another person in three years. She hasn't left her apartment. She makes money from performing to webcams on a sex site, where her clients pay $6.99 a minute for her time. She's doing alright. The dollars are piling up in the bank. She's the number 3 model on cams.com. And she hasn't killed anyone for years. But when Deanna sees on the news that a little girl called Annie has gone missing, the story rattles her carefully ordered world. It's uncomfortably similar to the dark fantasy of one of her most disturbing online clients. She's convinced he's responsible for the girl's abduction - but no one will listen to her. So, after three years, Deanna finally leaves the apartment. And this is what happens...

Hope and Faith: two things that everyone needs to survive. But the words take on a different meaning in the form of a set of twins who attend Crockett University in Washington, D.C. As seniors, they are looking forward to a bright future in corporate America. Meanwhile, they have decided to relieve some of the stress involved in getting a higher education by being members of APF.
Soror Ride 'em High and Soror Lick 'em Low, originally hail from Atlanta and, like most twins, they share a connection. In fact, their physical bond is so strong, that one can often feel a pounding in her vagina while the other is engaged in sexual activity. But everything is not perfect when it comes to being a twin. Sometimes animosity and jealousy can creep in; especially when Hope and Faith find themselves both attracted to the same man on campus. Is blood really thicker than water? Or, in this case, thicker than basic carnal desires?
In this long-anticipated second volume in the APF series, a follow-up to "The Sisters of APF: The Indoctrination of Soror Ride Dick," "New York Times" Bestselling Author Zane, once again proves why she is "The Queen of Erotic Fiction." Over the years many have tried to emulate her but Zane's imagination is not to be replicated any time in the near future. The freak nights of APF are some of the most artistic, exhilarating, erotic experiences that have ever graced the pages of a book; evidenced by the thousands of emails Zane has received over the years from women yearning to join the sorority.
The sexual revolution continues...within the pages of "Head Bangers: An APF Sexcapade."

If you adore Sylvia Day, Fifty Shades and J. Kenner you'll love Since I Saw You... Book Four in the New York Times bestselling Because You Are Mine series. When enigmatic billionaire Ian Noble sets his assistant Lin the task of 'taming' his brilliant but half-savage brother Kam Reardon, she eagerly accepts. She's curious about the solitary genius, plus Kam oozes raw sex appeal. Kam avoids intimacy yet never shies away from satisfying his erotic appetites. But there's something different about Lin - a reserve he's anxious to break. A woman he's eager to take his time with...and possess completely. Soon Lin's smooth facade is undone by Kam's overwhelming masculinity and his irresistible erotic demands. Now, as the unpredictable nights between them grow darker, Lin and Kam are certain of only one thing: they're made for each other. For more electrifying, passionate romance, don't miss the other titles in the Because You Are Mine series: Because You Are Mine, When I'm With You and Because We Belong and look for Beth's sizzling new serialisation The Affair.

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

True stories of temptation and seduction from the big city - spanking, domination and submission, group games, and every other kind of downright rude and kinky fuckery you can imagine, as well as some you probably can't. This collection of over 100 first-person accounts of amazing sexual adventures, in which real people give free rein to their innermost secrets and desires, follows in the footsteps of the bestselling Mammoth Book of Erotic Confessions. Here you will find vivid confessions of sexual encounters to startle, amuse, shock and excite, as men and women reveal their most daring and outrageous sexual secrets, from a good old-fashioned spanking to bondage and submission, from solo experiences to groups getting it on, and from guilty secrets to sex in public places. Barbara Cardy has once again done a fantastic job of ruthlessly whittling down literally thousands of submissions to this collection of well over 100 sexy secrets. There are no categories; to an open mind, each confession has the potential to seduce. Whatever your kink - voyeurism, first-times, oral sex, uniforms, hotels, good friends, secret mistresses, lingerie, domination and submission, threesomes, anal, outdoor sex, forbidden fantasies, spanking or downright sadism - you'll find what you're looking for here. Erotic dreams can come true, as they do here, from New York to Amsterdam, from LA to Stockholm, and from Sydney to Paris.

Interest in heroin is surging back after years of dormancy. Why? Supply and demand! Drug cartels have increased the supply of heroin, so that it is cheaper and purer than ever before. Secondly, the Federal government's recent crack down on popular prescription opiates like OxcyContin, Percocet, and Vicodin so they are increasingly hard and costly to obtain on the black market. A recent study reveals that people who had recently abused prescription opiates are 19 times more likely to try heroin. Fueled by a boom in supply and a decline in cost, heroin use is up around the nation and spreading to segments of the population once considered unlikely users. "Cool people are doing it!" Remember the old slogan: "Sex, Drugs, and Rock 'n Roll"? Heroin has a sexy side--very sexy. Black Opium: Ecstasy of the Forbidden brings heroin's sexy visions to life. The world of black opium is a forbidden world where human bodies find themselves possessed and driven by desires which consume them in the flames of hot-blooded ecstasy, Black Opium describes every aspect of an opium smoker's life in lurid detail. Often compared to James Joyces' Dubliners, Farrere's Black Opium consists of seventeen compelling tales delineating six periods in the history and use of opium. This edition of Black Opium is a reissue of And/Or Press' 1974 Fitz Hugh Ludlow edition, which features salacious illustrations by Alexander King, and the addition of a foreword by Dr. Moraes.

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.

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.

The Wives. You're not the only one... 'Compulsive, brilliant, enthralling... I was hooked to the very last page' Adele Parks, author of Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Lies Lies Lies 'Fans of B A Paris will love this addictive page-turner' Woman's Weekly You've never met the other wives. None of you know each other, you see your husband only one day a week. Thursday. But you don't care, you love him that much. Or at least that's what you've told yourself... And then, one day it all changes. You thought you were fine with this, with only having a fraction of a husband. But you can't help yourself, you start to dig. You begin tracking them down, the other days... Who is Monday and why does she have bruises on her arms? Is she being abused? By who? Her husband? Your husband? What else is he keeping from you? And who is he, really? Praise for The Wives: 'A compulsive, brilliant, enthralling thriller... a novel that totally captures absolute love and utter deception, total obsession and cruel betrayal. I was hooked to the very last page' Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author, Adele Parks 'Fans of B A Paris will love this addictive page-turner' Woman's Weekly 'This page-turning psychological thriller by Tarryn Fisher will leave you guessing right until the end' HELLO! 'A perfect page-turner...a must-read of 2020' Woman & Home 'What. The. Actual... My mind is BLOWN' Terri, Amazon reader, 5 Stars 'Nail-biting, heart-clenchingly good from the start, with characters that you both root and cringe for. I loved every word' New York Times bestselling author Alessandra Torre 'Will leave the most sure-footed reader uneasy until the last word is read' New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover 'A fantastic thriller that asks the question: how well do we know the people we love? Filled with twists and turns you won't see coming, The Wives is a winner' PopSugar 'Not just an original story but an equally original plot twist ... an emotional and psychological crescendo that will keep readers on their toes until its final page' USA Today

Surrey County in England, im Jahr 1975: An seinem 18. Geburtstag beobachtet Colin am Box Hill, einem Biker-Treffpunkt südlich von London, neugierig die starken Kerle im Motorrad-Outfit. Noch weiß er nicht, dass dieser Tag sein Leben für immer verändern wird. Bis er wortwörtlich über einen der starken Kerle stolpert: Ray. Die natürliche Autorität des deutlich älteren Mannes mit der Lederkluft übt vom ersten Moment an eine unbezwingbare Anziehungskraft auf Colin aus. Die Folgen sind seine erste sexuelle Erfahrung, seine erste Fahrt auf einer Norton Commando und seine erste Beziehung. Noch am selben Tag zieht er bei Ray ein – der Beginn einer sechs Jahre andauernden, streng reglementierten Zweisamkeit, in der sich die Grenzen zwischen Unterwerfung und Geborgenheit auflösen.

Adam Mars-Jones verbindet in "Box Hill" die Geschichte einer SM-Beziehung mit einem großen Panorama der Widersprüchlichkeiten menschlichen Verhaltens. Indem er den Ich-Erzähler Colin die Geschichte mit einem zeitlichen Abstand von knapp zwanzig Jahren erzählen lässt, schreibt er dem Text beiläufig eine Nostalgie ein, die auch den Abgründen des Geschehens eine gewisse Zärtlichkeit zubilligt. Und indem er Ray gleichermaßen als Unterdrücker und als Ikone zeichnet, macht er die Ambivalenz von Colins Gefühlen nachvollziehbar. Das ist sexy und anrührend, traurig und komisch, und entlarvt nicht zuletzt mit einer charmanten Portion britischen Humors das Männerwelt-Idyll der ungebremsten Motorrad-Rennfahrten, drakonischen Machtspielchen und versauten Poker-Runden als Mythos von gestern.