Between 1985 and 2008, female suicide bombers committed more than 230 attacks—about a quarter of all such acts. Women have become the ideal stealth weapon for terrorist groups. They are less likely to be suspected or searched and as a result have been used to strike at the heart of coalition troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. This alarming tactic has been highly effective, garnering extra media attention and helping to recruit more numbers to the terrorists' cause. Yet, as Mia Bloom explains in Bombshell: Women and Terrorism, female involvement in terrorism is not confined to suicide bombing and not limited to the Middle East. From Northern Ireland to Sri Lanka, women have been engaged in all manner of terrorist activities, from generating propaganda to blowing up targets. What drives women to participate in terrorist activities? Bloom—a scholar of both international studies and women's studies—blends scrupulous research with psychological insight to unearth affecting stories from women who were formerly terrorists. She moves beyond gender stereotypes to examine the conditions that really influence female violence, arguing that while women terrorists can be just as bloodthirsty as their male counterparts, their motivations tend to be more intricate and multilayered. Through compelling case studies she demonstrates that though some of these women volunteer as martyrs, many more have been coerced by physical threats or other means of social control. As evidenced by the March 2011 release of Al Qaeda's magazine Al Shamikha, dubbed the jihadi Cosmo, it is clear that women are the future of even the most conservative terrorist organizations. Bombshell is a groundbreaking book that reveals the inner workings of a shocking, unfamiliar world.
What motivates suicide bombers in Iraq and around the world? Can winning the hearts and minds of local populations stop them? Will the phenomenon spread to the United States? These vital questions are at the heart of this important book. Mia Bloom examines the use, strategies, successes, and failures of suicide bombing in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe and assesses the effectiveness of government responses. She argues that in many instances the efforts of Israel, Russia, and the United States in Iraq have failed to deter terrorism and suicide bombings. Bloom also considers how terrorist groups learn from one another, how they respond to counterterror tactics, the financing of terrorism, and the role of suicide attacks against the backdrop of larger ethnic and political conflicts. Dying to Kill begins with a review of the long history of terrorism, from ancient times to modernity, from the Japanese Kamikazes during World War II, to the Palestinian, Tamil, Iraqi, and Chechen terrorists of today. Bloom explores how suicide terror is used to achieve the goals of terrorist groups: to instill public fear, attract international news coverage, gain support for their cause, and create solidarity or competition between disparate terrorist organizations. She contends that it is often social and political motivations rather than inherently religious ones that inspire suicide bombers. In her chapter focusing on the increasing number of women suicide bombers and terrorists, Bloom examines Sri Lanka, where 33 percent of bombers have been women; Turkey, where the PKK used women feigning pregnancy as bombers; and the role of the Black Widows in the Chechen struggle against Moscow. The motives of individuals, whether religious or nationalist, are important but the larger question is, what external factors make it possible for suicide terrorism to flourish? Bloom describes these conditions and develops a theory of why terrorist tactics work in some instances and fail in others.
Women are playing an increasing role in terrorism. Female suicide bombers committed more than 230 attacks between 1985 and 2008—about a quarter of the total. Some are volunteer martyrs, but many more, author Mia Bloom demonstrates, have been coerced either by physical threats or other means of social control. Women have become the ideal stealth weapon for terrorists. They are less likely to be suspected or searched and have been used to strike at the heart of coalition troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other volatile spots. The alarming tactic has been highly effective—garnering extra media attention and helping to recruit more numbers to the terrorists' cause. Why are women increasingly migrating from peripheral roles to more active, operational roles usually dominated by men? Bloom is an expert on war, terrorism, and international relations. Blending scrupulous research with psychological insight, she unearths affecting stories from women who were former terrorists. Bombshell is a groundbreaking book that reveals the inner workings of a shocking, unfamiliar world and argues that alternative paths can be offered to these women.
Why do terrorist organizations use children to support their cause and carry out their activities? Small Arms uncovers the brutal truth behind the mobilization of children by terrorist groups. Mia Bloom and John Horgan show us the grim underbelly of society that allows and even encourages the use of children to conduct terrorist activities. They provide readers with the who, what, when, why, and how of this increasingly concerning situation, illuminating a phenomenon that to most of us seems abhorrent. And yet, they argue, for terrorist groups the use of children carries many benefits. Children possess skills that adults lack. They often bring innovation and creativity. Children are, in fact, a superb demographic from which to recruit if you are a terrorist. Small Arms answers questions about recruitment strategies and tactics, determines what makes a child terrorist and what makes him or her different from an adult one, and charts the ways in which organizations use them. The unconventional focus on child and youth militants allows the authors to, in essence, give us a biography of the child terrorist and the organizations that use them. We are taken inside the mind of the adult and the child to witness that which perhaps most scares us.
What makes your garden grow? Find out with author Mia Amato's The Garden Explored. This book offers a basketful of tips on understanding everything from basic soil chemistry to the inner life of plants. With Mia Amato as your guide, discover the unexpected science of plants, soil, sun and seasons.
The first book in the Acadia Duology, a forbidden friends-to-lovers romance, from the New York Times bestselling author of Archer's Voice. The light of love has always found its way into even the darkest of places, from the beginning of time to the end of the world. There is a place in today's America with no electricity, no plumbing, and no modern conveniences. In this place, there is no room for dreams, no space for self-expression, and no tolerance for ambition. In the community of Acadia lives a boy named Calder with the body of a god and the heart of a warrior. He serves his family with faith and honor, but he dares to dream of more...especially when an angel-faced girl his age is brought to their community. To Acadia, Eden is obedient perfection, prophesized to lead them to eternal peace, but to Calder, even at first glance, she is so much more. Calder and Eden were never meant to be friends. Certainly never meant to fall in love. After all, Eden is betrothed to Acadia's leader, secluded until the day of her destiny. But as she and Calder steal fleeting moments and forbidden kisses, their hearts grow dangerously tangled, and it's too late to heed the warnings. In Acadia, they can never be together. But Acadia is all they know. If they want any chance at a future, they must risk everything to choose between the life they were taught to live and the dream their hearts want to follow.
The Blooming Garden:Let you have a beautiful garden" is a comprehensive guide that takes readers on a journey through the world of garden planting and maintenance. From the basics of assessing space and sunlight to the intricacies of choosing the right plants, nurturing them, and overcoming common gardening challenges, this book provides a wealth of knowledge and practical advice for both beginner and experienced gardeners. The book begins by helping readers assess their garden space and understand the importance of sunlight in plant growth. It covers topics such as soil testing, soil preparation, and choosing the right plants and flowers based on the unique conditions of the garden. Readers will learn about creating an effective garden layout and design, ensuring optimal spacing for plants, and understanding water requirements for different types of plants. The book addresses common garden problems and provides practical solutions to tackle issues such as nutrient deficiencies, pest infestations, and soil erosion. It explains organic and non-organic pest control methods, highlighting the importance of sustainable gardening practices. The authors offer guidance on maintaining a healthy lawn, preserving garden produce, and utilizing garden harvests with a collection of enticing recipes and creative ideas. "The Blooming Garden" is not only a practical guide but also a source of inspiration and motivation for individuals seeking to create and maintain beautiful gardens. It instills a sense of appreciation for the natural world and fosters a deeper connection with nature. With its comprehensive coverage of essential gardening topics and its user-friendly approach, this book is a valuable resource for garden enthusiasts of all levels of expertise. Whether you're a novice gardener looking to embark on a new gardening adventure or an experienced gardener seeking to refine your skills, "The Blooming Garden" will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to create and nurture a thriving and vibrant garden that brings joy, beauty, and a sense of fulfillment.
Problem-solving courts are special courts that do not simply punish offenders, but employ other justice and psychology principles to help solve the underlying social issues that contributed to the crime. The prevalence and practice of problem-solving courts vary widely around the world. Society, Science, and Problem-Solving Courts lays out the societal and scientific factors that explain the development of problem-solving courts, and chart a path for their future.
The Goddess Code: Goddess In Womanifstation: Volume I is a compilation of songs, poems, and life experiences that tell of story of present and past life events of #TeamGoddess in order to help raise the Divine Femine Energy on planet earth.
Written by Mia Iwama Hastings as told to her by her mother Mimi Iwama, this is a true story unlike any other: the story of the flower-mountain Hanaokayama, a loving mother with a tragic secret, and a nine-year-old girl who learned how to conquer fear. Little Mi-chan is a sensitive, thoughtful child with a delicate constitution and powerful love for nature rivaled only by the strength of her devotion to her mother. At the tender age of nine, Mi-chan dutifully leaves everything behind to follow her mother on a life-changing journey to the top of Hanaokayama, the little flower mountain. There, she eagerly studies the life lessons her mother finds everywhere in the natural world surrounding them: the courageous sacrifice of a fallen cherry blossom, the boundless freedom of the roiling sea, and the impermanence of all things—from the softest rays of morning sunlight to the mightiest trees on the face of the mountain. Mi-chan fills the pages of a notebook with the words and images her mother parcels out for her every day on the mountain, each one a precious meditation on the meaning of life, freedom, mindfulness and the power of perspective. Living carefree among trees and wildflowers so colorful they seem to have been painted onto the mountain itself, young Mi-chan cannot know that her mother’s lessons will be the only thing left standing between her and the all-consuming fear of the unknown.
Love Inspired brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This Love Inspired bundle includes Cozy Christmas by Valerie Hansen, Her Holiday Hero by Margaret Daley and Jingle Bell Romance by Mia Ross. Look for 6 new inspirational stories every month from Love Inspired!
Translations of Beauty maps the tender yet tumultuous relationship of twin sisters Inah and Yunah, from their early years in South Korea to their coming-of-age in Queens, New York. At the heart of the narrative -- told from Yunah's intimate, engaging point of view -- is an unforgettable event from their childhood: an accident that disfigured Inah for life, and the overwhelming sadness and guilt Yunah feels at having been spared. Now that Inah and Yunah are adults, each in search of her own identity while trying to remain true to traditional family values, they must find a way to negotiate their past and become the people they dare -- and dream -- to be. Emotionally charged and thought-provoking, Translations of Beauty is an insightful saga of the immigrant experience that will resonate with all readers.
Chinese cinema has a long history of engagement with China’s art traditions, and literati (wenren) landscape painting has been an enduring source of inspiration. Literati Lenses explores this interplay during the Mao era, a time when cinema, at the forefront of ideological campaigns and purges, was held to strict political guidelines. Through four films—Li Shizhen (1956), Stage Sisters (1964), Early Spring in February (1963), and Legend of Tianyun Mountain (1979)—Mia Liu reveals how landscape offered an alternative text that could operate beyond political constraints and provide a portal for smuggling interesting discourses into the film. While allusions to pictorial traditions associated with a bygone era inevitably took on different meanings in the context of Mao-era cinema, cinematic engagement with literati landscape endowed films with creative and critical space as well as political poignancy. Liu not only identifies how the conventions and aesthetics of traditional literati landscape art were reinvented and mediated on multiple levels in cinema, but also explores how post-1949 Chinese filmmakers configured themselves as modern intellectuals in the spaces forged among the vestiges of the old. In the process, she deepens her analysis, suggesting that landscape be seen as an allegory of human life, a mirror of the age, and a commentary on national affairs.
As an agent of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security Service, homicide investigator Sydney Best relies on her brilliance and grit to solve murders involving embassies, Olympic athletes, and trafficking. When the death of a high-ranking government aide doesn't add up, DSS Agent Sydney Best plunges into a web of treacherous alliances. In this race against the clock, can Sydney expose a conspiracy rooted in America's corridors of power? FATAL CHOICE (A Sydney Best Suspense Thriller—Book 1) is the first novel in a new series by mystery and suspense author Mia Gold. Immerse yourself in the gripping Sydney Best mystery series, an exhilarating cat-and-mouse saga that weaves through nail-biting moments of tension. These novels refresh the thriller genre, unveiling a captivating new hero whose intelligence and charm are irresistible. With each thrilling plot twist, you'll find yourself captivated, eagerly reading on well past bedtime. Fans of Mary Burton, Robert Dugoni, and Lee Child are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available!
Aidan Brook has spent months living with the horror of what happened when she lost control of her magic. Now she’s searching for a way to manage her immense power, but she only hits one dead end after another. On the run from a council intent on her death, Aidan, the bear shifter Mac, and the rest of her friends find themselves on a desperate chase across deserts and oceans in search of answers. Along the way, they encounter a living myth and a dual magic with secrets of his own—and they learn that the cure may be more deadly than the disease. To save her own life, Aidan will need to confront the most dangerous foe she’s ever faced…herself. LOST CAUSES is the fourth book in the award-winning Elements urban fantasy series.
The Delicate, Passionate World is a fairy tale for thoughtful, sensitive adults loosely based on the tale of Psyche and Eros. While easy and fun to read, exploring desire and love's milestones from this gentle and elevated point of view is intended to take the reader toward the Big Questions of life. A love story can touch your heart. Can it also touch your soul? The Delicate, Passionate World is a fairy tale for thoughtful, sensitive adults. It is a loose retelling in a 20th Century setting of one of the oldest supernatural love stories ever told - that of Eros and Psyche, his mortal love. While easy and fun to read, exploring desire and love's milestones from this gentle and elevated point of view is intended to take the reader toward the Big Questions of life. So be entertained, be swept away, and maybe even find enlightenment ... Six years in the making, this one-of-a-kind self-help love story is ultimately a meditation on the Great Love.
Malcolm Blackmon had nothing against vampires. He just wasn�t sure he wanted to be one. A crime scene gone bad and mortal injury forced the Australian transplant into a hasty decision, accepting a vampire friend�s adoption. His new family welcomed him with promises of a wonderful life free of his responsibilities as an undercover cop. Early retirement, no money worries and pretty donors catering to his appetites for blood and pleasure? Not bad. Hunting down New Orleans criminal low-life for blood and sport€ He�d get used to it. He�d manage all right if he could just get past Emily Kagan. Mistaken for his donor when Malcolm first rose, her lush dancer�s body filled his arms while her sweet kisses and sweeter blood flooded Malcolm�s senses. Since then, nothing has smelled, tasted or felt the same. His vampire family warns him his fixation is a danger‹Emily�s taste has been amplified in his memories due to the stress of his first hunger when he rose. But it�s so much more to Malcolm. His spirit lingers with Emily during the day, flirting, seducing, protecting. Loving. Can Malcolm control his vampirism and keep nice with his family while the family patriarch researches more of Emily�s unique origins and the wonderful connection Malcolm is destined to share with the love he never found in life?
The origin of love made creation. Disobedience led to deception, yet love was redeemed through redemption. This is an epic and powerful love story of a sovereign Creator that emulates His infinite love and stops at nothing to redeem His earthly children from the hands of His enemy even at the cost of Himself through His only heavenly Son. This book, based on the Bible, is not just another story about creation versus evolution. It really goes far beyond that to tell us more about the first earthly created couple and how they lived in connection to their Father.
Through stories of youth using their many voices in and out of school to explore and express their ideas about the world, this book brings to the forefront the reality of lived literacy experiences of adolescents in today’s culture in which literacy practices reflect important cultural messages about the interplay of local and global civic engagement. The focus is on three areas of youth civic engagement and cultural critique: homelessness, violence, and performing adolescence. The authors explore how youth appropriate the arts, media, and literacy as resources and how this enables them to express their identities and engage in social and cultural engagement and critique. The book describes how the youth in the various projects represented entered the public sphere; the claims they made; the ways readers might think about pedagogical engagements, practice, and goals as forms of civic engagement; and implications for critical and arts and media-based literacy pedagogies in schools that forward democratic citizenship in a time when we are losing sight of issues of equity and social justice in our communities and nations.
In Dandelions, Mia Posada brings to life the beauty of the flower better known as a weed and a nuisance. This book invites readers to discover and watch the life cycles of dandelions with lush and softly colored illustrations and with a clear and simple text. Make and eat your own dandelion salad with the easy-to-follow recipe that's included.
A heart-pounding, suspenseful, and supremely romantic novel from New York Times bestseller Mia Sheridan, author of Archer's Voice. When wilderness guide Harper Ward is summoned to the small town sheriff's office in Helena Springs, Montana, to provide assistance on a case, she is shocked to find that their only suspect in the double murder investigation is a man described as a savage. But the longer she watches the man known only as Lucas on the station surveillance camera, the more intrigued she becomes. He certainly looks primitive with his unkempt appearance and animal skin attire, but she also sees intelligence in his eyes, sensitivity in his expression. Who is he? And how is it possible that he's lived alone in the forest since he was a small child? As secrets begin to emerge, Harper is thrust into something bigger and more diabolical than she ever could have imagined. And standing right at the center of it all, is Lucas. But is he truly the wild man he appears to be? A cold blooded killer? An innocent victim? Or a perplexing mix of all three? Harper must find out the answers to these questions because the more time she spends with him, the more she risks losing her heart. Note: This book was previously published under the title Savaged.
Eoin, a neurodiverse empath in seclusion, struggles with herself and her surroundings as she draws in emotions from those around her and experiences sudden bursts of visions that make people distrustful of her. Remembering little of her past, Eoin’s only personal possession is a medallion inherited from her father. When she unexpectedly learns the medallion’s origins, her uneventful life is thrown into chaos. In a mysterious world, she encounters the Enchanters, who have inherited control of potent crystals coveted as the ultimate source of power from the Dragon Lords. In a society filled with political machinations, intrigue, and dark secrets, Eoin becomes an unwitting pawn in a dangerous game of power. Possessing her medallion, Eoin sees completing the Enchanter’s trial – a rite of passage – as her only means of returning home, and she reluctantly agrees. Taming a feral dragon is the least of her problems as the perilous journey reveals a disturbing connection between her family and the missing Dragon Lords. And falling in love doesn’t make the journey any easier.
Summary of One More Time by Mia Capley When Sara McKenzie inherits a farm in the middle of nowhere, little does she imagine that such a peaceful place could hold so much excitement. From earth shattering noises and cold air gusts to moans in the night and chilling experiences , Sara encounters things both seen and imagined. Along with her canine companions and new friends met at the small community store, Sara embarks on a journey to understand the history and background of the home but instead fi nds she is not the only one interested in Elizabeths Place. Mysteries abound for Sara as she settles into her new home but the greatest is the man who calls himself William.When Sara McKenzie inherits a farm in the middle of nowhere, little does she imagine that such a peaceful place could hold so much excitement. From earth shattering noises and cold air gusts to moans in the night and chilling experiences , Sara encounters things both seen and imagined. Along with her canine companions and new friends met at the small community store, Sara embarks on a journey to understand the history and background of the home but instead fi nds she is not the only one interested in Elizabeths Place. Mysteries abound for Sara as she settles into her new home but the greatest is the man who calls himself William.When Sara McKenzie inherits a farm in the middle of nowhere, little does she imagine that such a peaceful place could hold so much excitement. From earth shattering noises and cold air gusts to moans in the night and chilling experiences , Sara encounters things both seen and imagined. Along with her canine companions and new friends met at the small community store, Sara embarks on a journey to understand the history and background of the home but instead fi nds she is not the only one interested in Elizabeths Place. Mysteries abound for Sara as she settles into her new home but the greatest is the man who calls himself William.When Sara McKenzie inherits a farm in the middle of nowhere, little does she imagine that such a peaceful place could hold so much excitement. From earth shattering noises and cold air gusts to moans in the night and chilling experiences , Sara encounters things both seen and imagined. Along with her canine companions and new friends met at the small community store, Sara embarks on a journey to understand the history and background of the home but instead fi nds she is not the only one interested in Elizabeths Place. Mysteries abound for Sara as she settles into her new home but the greatest is the man who calls himself William.
Born to slaves in 1862, Ida B. Wells became a fearless antilynching crusader, women's rights advocate, and journalist. Wells's refusal to accept any compromise on racial inequality caused her to be labeled a "dangerous radical" in her day but made her a model for later civil rights activists as well as a powerful witness to the troubled racial politics of her era. Though she eventually helped found the NAACP in 1910, she would not remain a member for long, as she rejected not only Booker T. Washington's accommodationism but also the moderating influence of white reformers within the early NAACP. In the richly illustrated "To Tell the Truth Freely," the historian Mia Bay vividly captures Wells's legacy and life, from her childhood in Mississippi to her early career in late-nineteenth-century Memphis and her later life in Progressive-era Chicago.
Written with professional insight into higher education, Get the Degree Without Losing Your Mind merges personal effectiveness disciplines with study skills techniques to help modern students manage their increasingly busy lives. Today’s students are more distracted than ever before. With hacks to help students retrain their brains for maximum focus and concentration, Get the Degree Without Losing Your Mind connects with students of all backgrounds and experience levels, from traditional undergraduate and graduate students to student-athletes and trade school students, especially midcareer professionals pursuing part-time education. Every modern student can learn to become more successful and productive with Get the Degree Without Losing Your Mind. By addressing academic advancement and personal effectiveness through a holistic lens, this educational resource helps students increase their focus, concentration, productivity, and performance without sacrificing other important aspects of their lives. Students who follow the advice in this book will be able to increase their impact inside and outside the classroom while seeking their life’s work. Generative AI was not used in the writing of this book. The contents of this book are based solely on the author's knowledge, research, and personal experience.
Hometown Girl Returns…With A Secret One suitcase is all Amanda Gardner has to her name when she ends up back in Harland, North Carolina. No one knows how the high-powered ad exec, the girl who couldn't leave town fast enough after high school, lost her glamorous life in California. Everyone's curious—except John Sawyer. He's done enough wondering about his childhood best friend over the years. Why she never called…or wrote…or visited. But John's instinct is to protect Amanda, and something tells him she's in deep trouble. Will she feel safe enough to trust him—and lean on his strength?
Plenty of action and passionate, wicked adventures."—RT Book Reviews on One Night with a Rake Lady Serena's List of Forbidden Pleasures Attend an exclusively male club. Smoke a cigar. Have a fortune told by gypsies. Dance the scandalous waltz. Sir Jonah Sharp thinks Lady Serena Osbourne will be just like any other debutante, and seducing her will be one of the easiest services he's ever done for the Crown. Then he catches her wearing trousers and a mustache in his gentleman's club and she demands he teach her to smoke a cigar. But what will truly be Jonah's undoing is finding out he's an item on her list too, which makes him determined to bring her all the forbidden pleasures she can handle.
“This is my second book by this author and she doesn't disappoint. Great stories, fabulous protagonist and well nuanced side characters. Highly recommended.” —Reader review (Extra Dirty) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When an Olympic runner horrifically collapses and dies mid-race, DSS Agent Sydney Best must navigate the labyrinth that is international athletics to find the killer. As the eyes of the world watch her every move, can she solve the case before the closing ceremony? FATAL SECRET (A Sydney Best Suspense Thriller—Book 3) is the third novel in a new series by mystery and suspense author Mia Gold. The series begins with FATAL CHOICE (Book 1). Immerse yourself in the gripping Sydney Best mystery series, an exhilarating cat-and-mouse saga that weaves through nail-biting moments of tension. These novels refresh the thriller genre, unveiling a captivating new hero whose intelligence and charm are irresistible. With each thrilling plot twist, you'll find yourself captivated, eagerly reading on well past bedtime. Fans of Mary Burton, Robert Dugoni, and Lee Child are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available! I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The author devised some characters that I found very interesting. The protagonist in particular was a wonderfully flawed character. The setting of the story was a great choice also. I found the story very compelling. I like this author. —Review Reader (On the Rocks) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Found this book on Amazon and can honestly say I am not disappointed at all. From the adorable monkey to the fast-paced fight scenes and the shocking ending I am definitely reading the next book in the Ruby Steele Mystery series —Review Reader (On the Rocks) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kept me in suspense the whole time! Could not stop reading. Highly recommend this book to anyone who likes this type of read. —Review Reader (On the Rocks) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoyed the characters and the locale. Mia Gold does an excellent job in descriptions of both. Will no doubt purchase books two, three, and four in the series. —Review Reader (On the Rocks) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Very well written and kept your interest until the end. Just enough comical parts to enlighten the mood on occasion and intrigue enough to keep you engaged with the storyline.” —Reader review (Extra Dirty) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is such an exciting, action-packed mystery that as soon as I started reading, I knew I wouldn't be able to put the book down until I read the last word - and I loved every minute with humor, twists and turns and a great cast of characters.” —Reader review (Extra Dirty) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Can he fool his new family? John Fitzhugh Barrett, surprised to learn he is heir to a marquessate, is determined his new status won't mean giving up his freedom. But as families from all over England descend upon Somerfield Park for the shooting season, their unmarried daughters are lining up to bag the newest trophy buck-him. Or is he only fooling himself? John's instinct for self-preservation inspires him to divide his attentions between a scandalous young widow, and the safely ineligible Rebecca Kearsey, daughter of a destitute baron. The charade gives John the illusion of controlling the game but when he loses his heart to the beautiful Rebecca, all bets are off. Praise for A Rake by Any Other Name: "Marlowe shines with a delightful and delicious comedy of errors...Regency fans will love this page-turner." -RT Book Reviews, 4 stars
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Mia Sheridan comes her next novel in the Pelion Lake series. How is it possible that perfect Gage Buchanan is still single after all these years? He can't quite figure it out himself. Perhaps he hasn't met the right woman. Maybe he's spent too many years focusing on work—or maybe he just isn't as perfect as everyone thinks he is. Gage thought he left his days of one-night stands behind him, however something about the gorgeous cocktail waitress in a town three hours away is far too intriguing. But when she shows up weeks later in his hometown, Calliope, pretending to be an art appraiser, Gage is completely blindsided—not to mention still very attracted to the (apparent) little liar. He can't figure her out: not her angle nor the persistent pull between them. Aurora "Rory" Casteel is determined to find her father. All she knows from her late mother is that he lives in Calliope and he's an important part of the town. So when Rory's gallery-owning friend offers to run cover for her while she sleuths around town, she jumps at the chance. But she doesn't anticipate the man she spent one wild night with turning out to be a local. Sure, it puts a wrinkle in Rory's plan, but she can work around Gage Buchanan. Even as it gets harder to pretend her heart doesn't flip every time he's in the room. She has a suspicion he isn't everything he seems, either, but maybe it's "perfect" Gage's flaws that are what she's really drawn to.
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