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Sophia Tolstoy: a biography
By Alexandra Popoff. 2010
As Leo Tolstoy's wife, Sophia Tolstoy experienced both glory and condemnation during their forty-eight-year marriage. Drawing on newly available archival…
material, including Sophia's unpublished memoir, Alexandra Popoff presents a dramatically different and accurate portrait of the woman and the marriage. Some descriptions of sex. c2010.Native peoples and cultures of Canada: an anthropological overview
By Alan D McMillan. 1988
A comprehensive overview of all the native groups of Canada -- Indian, Metis and Inuit. Describes their traditional ways of…
life from prehistoric times to the present issues of land claims and self-government. 1988.Minerva's stepchild (Autobiography ; #3)
By Helen Forrester. 1979
The Forrester family are slowly winning their fight for survival, but for 14 year old Helen, the battle is with…
her parents: to be allowed to lead her own life, after the years of neglect and inadequate schooling while she cared for her six younger siblings. She struggles against illness, caused by severe malnutrition and dirt, and the selfish demands of her parents, with amazing courage and perseverance. Sequel to "By the waters of Liverpool" (DC29720), followed by "Lime Street at two" (DC29719). 1979. (Autobiography ; 3)Bobbi Lee, Indian rebel: Indian Rebel
By Lee Maracle. 1990
The majority of this book, originally published in the 1970s, is an account of the author's early years as a…
native woman in Vancouver, California and Toronto. Filled with anger, pain and apathy, she found the strength to turn her life around.Another winter, another spring: a love remembered
By Louise de Kiriline Lawrence. 1987
Louise de Kiriline Lawrence describes her aristocratic Swedish childhood during the 1890s, her gruelling experiences as a Red Cross nurse,…
her passionate marriage to a Russian army officer, and her heartbreak during the Russian Revolution. 1987.An accidental Canadian: reflections on my home and (not) native land
By Margaret Wente. 2004
Globe and Mail columnist Margaret Wente traces her true-life coming-of-age as an expatriate American in suburban Toronto. She also comments,…
often comically, on such topics as Google, day spas, obesity, building your own home, and so-called Canadian royalty, chiefly Adrienne Clarkson and John Ralston Saul and Conrad Black and Barbara Amiel. 2004.A war bride's story: risking it all for love after World War II (Amazing stories)
By Cynthia J Faryon. 2004
Gwendolyn Cramer was one of 48,000 war brides transported to Canada between 1942 and 1947. Many of them were escorted…
across the ocean and handed over to their husbands with nothing more than a handshake and a cookbook. Following her heart to rural Saskatchewan, Gwen felt like a fish out of water, unable to milk a cow or cook on a wood stove, and then she had her in-laws to contend with. Some descriptions of violence. 2004.Transient dancing
By Gale Garnett. 2003
Johnny Reed is a gifted black actor who leaves America for Greece, where he now has a job and a…
family. Theddo Daniels is an African-American civil rights activist and a closeted homosexual in the early stages of AIDS, in Greece to write his memoirs. The two men meet and become friends, while they and Johnny's wife must deal with the secrets and horrors of their pasts. Some strong language. Some descriptions of sex and violence. 2003.Too close to the falls
By Catherine Gildiner. 1999
A coming of age memoir about growing up in Lewiston, New York, in the 1950's. Though told with humour, the…
author underscores the dark side of what at first seems a Norman Rockwell existence. Her reminiscences include stories about her mother - with her intellectual preoccupations and aversion to housework and visiting neighbours, she is an emblem of prefeminist frustration, and Hollywood - Gildiner delivered sleeping pills to Marilyn Monroe on the set of Niagara. Strong language. Canada Reads 2012. 1999.In search of pure lust: a memoir
By Lise Weil. 2018
When Lise Weil came out in 1976, lesbian desire was the pulsing center of an entire way of life, a…
culture, a movement. The air throbbed with possibility. But after fifteen years of torrid but ultimately failed relationships, Weil had to admit that desire was also a conduit for childhood wounds--and it tended to trump love, over and over again. When a friend invited her to attend a Zen retreat in the mid-'80s, she was desperate enough to say yes. Her first day of sitting zazen was mostly hell--but, smitten with the (female) roshi, she stuck with it. Ultimately, the dive into Zen practice became a turning point in her quest for love. 2018.Manhandling
By Sami Lee. 2016
He s an author with an image problem She s an image consultant with an author problem Let…
the battle of wills begin Manhandling from award winning romantic comedy author Sami Lee will keep you laughing from start to finish Brisbane Australia will never be the same after Libby Allison does a little manhandling Jake McCallum was a corporate go-getter once upon a time before his father s health issues forced him to reassess his addiction to life in the fast lane When his fianc subsequently dumped him he decided a quiet uncomplicated life working as a mechanic in his dad s garage was the way to go Now his return to the dating world has motivated him to write a book about his disastrous love life and it looks like he s on the path to success once more The trouble is he s not sure he wants to get back on the fast track Image consultant Libby Allison has been hired to whip Jake into shape in preparation for his coming book tour and the second she gets a load of Jake s stained T-shirts and shaggy hair she knows an image overhaul is well overdue She s hoping to find more high-profile clients and a makeover like the one she has planned for Jake could generate just the word of mouth she needs If only Jake wasn t so averse to every little change she tries to make And if only she wasn t wildly attracted to him despite his aggravating views on women and relationships Find our if their chemistry beat out their common sense This contemporary romantic comedy contains a battle of the sexes and is not intended for readers under the age of 18Coffee and Kisses
By Raquel Antúnez, Ana-Melissa Kersten. 2017
Adriana’s life is a complete mess. Her relationship with Álvaro has been in crisis-mode for a few years already, but…
she’s assailed by doubts. Most importantly, how is she going to leave him to move back with her family in the Canaries with the financial difficulties she’s facing? In the middle of all this chaos appears a special someone who turns her world upside down. Who is this man she falls for and makes a fool of herself over? There are probably twenty years, and a ton of other things, separating them, but can she let love slip away from her after it comes into her life again? Running away isn’t the answer—it’s time to make decisions.Seducing Mr. Wrong
By Sami Lee. 2016
A new town. A new life. A new love. And, the same old Kelsey! Seducing Mr. Wrong from award winning…
romance author Sami Lee will keep you reading from start to finish as you find out if KD can convince Kelsey they're made for each other before she marries the wrong guy?When she started a new life in the small town of Holly Hill, Kelsey Simmons made a vow to give up sex until she found "The One". Now, finally, she has Mr. Right set firmly in her sights. She's got the perfect plan to catch him. Trouble is, her intended target dodges cupid's arrow and it hits Mr. Wrong smack in the rear.KD McKinley isn't looking for love. He's just renovating Kelsey's house to help out his ill stepfather. But smart and sexy Kelsey proves impossible to resist. Pretty soon, KD is reconsidering the whole white-picket-fence thing. However, his Miss Right thinks he's all wrong and KD isn't sure if he can convince her otherwise...This contemporary romance contains small towns, love, and humor, and is not intended for readers under the age of 18.Previously Published: (2015) Sami Lee | (2007) Born Again Virgin by Sami Lee; Samhain PublishingFijian Fling
By Sami Lee. 2016
A jaded lawyer and a reformed criminal search for true love in Fiji Sun sea and passion …
a winning combination Or have long held secrets doomed this love story from the start Fijian Fling from award winning Australian romance author Sami Lee will keep you reaching for the ice as you savour this contemporary romance Dumped by her boyfriend and on thin ice in her law career Sophie Edison badly needs to re-evaluate her life She escapes to her favorite hideaway on the tropical island of Fiji where the attentions of the resort owner--the enigmatic and lethally sexy Dominick Nick Dufour--prove a temptation too great to resist Nick s obvious desire to take her to bed is just the salve her battered confidence needs and she embarks on an affair that leads her to unchartered waters Before long she starts to wonder if she can ever go back to her old life Nick has lusted after Sophie for years When she turns up at his secluded resort alone for the first time he wastes no time in making her his lover Sophie is his perfect match in bed and in the ocean and the shower but although he might long for something more Nick knows theirs is just a holiday fling For he is keeping the secret of his checkered past from Sophie and it could prove the ultimate deal breaker This contemporary vacation romance contains beaches tropical islands and adult language and situations Fijian Fling is not intended for readers under the age of 18 Previously Published 2007 Samhain Publishing 2014 Sami LeeRendezvous
By Sami Lee. 2016
Whitsunday Passage, Queensland, Australia.Six days, six nights, tropical beaches, and her ex...What could possible go wrong? There are rough seas…
ahead when Cassie's ex books a six day tour on The Rendezvous!Discover if fate gives second chances in Rendezvous a tropical erotic romance from award winning Australian romance author Sami Lee!Six days at sea with her ex... Conditions are about to get roughTwelve months ago Cassie Dalton fled Sydney and her three-year marriage to tough city cop, Reed. Now she's living a new life chartering tourists around the pristine tropical waters of the Whitsunday Passage on her inherited yacht, The Rendezvous. Despite having unresolved feelings for her estranged husband, she sends divorce papers in her desperation to move on. To her surprise the move shakes Reed out of his emotional hibernation and brings him to north Queensland, determined to win her back. As they spend the next six days sailing and sharing secrets, Cassie begins to wonder why she ever thought living without the man she loves was a solid life plan.But just as she thinks all their fences have mended, Reed breaks her heart all over again...This contemporary second chance romance contains beaches, tropical islands, and adult language and situations. Rendezvous is not intended for readers under the age of 18.Previously Published: (2014) Farm Boy Press, Sami LeeCoffee and Kisses
By Raquel Ant nez, Ana. 2017
Adriana’s life is a complete mess. Her relationship with Álvaro has been in crisis-mode for a few years already, but…
she’s assailed by doubts. Most importantly, how is she going to leave him to move back with her family in the Canaries with the financial difficulties she’s facing? In the middle of all this chaos appears a special someone who turns her world upside down. Who is this man she falls for and makes a fool of herself over? There are probably twenty years, and a ton of other things, separating them, but can she let love slip away from her after it comes into her life again? Running away isn’t the answer—it’s time to make decisions.Aphrodite's Pen: The Power of Writing Erotica after Midlife
By Stella Fosse. 2019
The first book to empower older women writing about erotic experiences in life, the bedroom, and beyond With concrete tools…
for writing bawdy, fun, and empowering erotica, Aphrodite’s Pen celebrates sexuality and creativity. The book includes approachable activities designed for novice and seasoned writers and guides readers in creating saucy characters and plot, sensual dialogue, poetry, memoir, and more. Author Stella Fosse, founder of the Elderotica Writers group, offers games and fun writing exercises to spark your imagination. She also provides expert advice for creating a writing circle, getting published, and reading in public.The List: the bestselling laugh-out-loud romcom
By Joanna Bolouri. 2015
'I would give this book 6 stars if I could!' Amazon reviewer. The runaway bestselling romantic comedy!Phoebe Henderson may be…
single but she sure doesn't feel fabulous. It's been a year since she found her boyfriend Alex in bed with another woman, and multiple cases of wine and extensive relationship analysis with best friend Lucy have done nothing to helpFaced with a new year but no new love, Phoebe concocts a different kind of resolution. The List: ten things she's always wanted to do in bed but has never had the chance (or the courage!) to try. A bucket list for between the sheets. One year of pleasure, no strings attached. Simple, right? Factor in meddlesome colleagues, friends with benefits, getting frisky al fresco and maybe, possibly, true love and Phoebe's got her work cut out for her.[*Contains adult material*]This bumper collection of well over one hundred first-person accounts of sexual experiences details the most daring and outrageous liaisons…
the contributors have ever had. Some will amuse you, some may cause a raised eyebrow, and some are downright outrageous, but each and every one is arousing. Categories have been deliberately avoided to seduce readers into each, fresh confession with an open mind, but whatever your kink, you will find it here. Whether you're into good old-fashioned spanking, bondage, solo, foursomes, watersports . . . you'll find it here. Stories include:'Sharing My Wife the Back Way', Martin, Hertfordshire'Getting the Job', Kitty, Los Angeles'College Reunion', Liza, Denver'Seducing My Daughter's Girlfriend' Isabelle, Chicago'You Have the Right to Remain Silent', Kathleen, LiverpoolThis Man (This Man)
By Jodi Ellen Malpas. 2013
Welcome to the sensual world of This Man...Young interior designer Ava O'Shea has no idea what awaits her at the…
Manor. A run-of-the-mill consultation with a stodgy country gent seems likely, but what Ava finds instead is Jesse Ward - a devastatingly handsome, utterly confident, pleasure-seeking playboy who knows no boundaries.Ava doesn't want to be attracted to this man, and yet she can't control the overwhelming desire he stirs in her. She knows that her heart will never survive him and her instinct is telling her to run, but Jesse is not willing to let her go. He wants her and is determined to have her.Includes a brand-new bonus scene from Jesse's perspective.Read by Edita Brychta(p) 2013 Hachette Audio