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Dangerous Curves: Action Heroines, Gender, Fetishism, and Popular Culture addresses the conflicted meanings associated with the figure of the action heroine as she has evolved in various media forms since the late 1980s. Jeffrey A. Brown discusses this immensely popular character type, the action heroine, as an example of, and challenge to, existing theories about gender as a performance identity. Her assumption of heroic masculine traits combined with her sexualized physical depiction demonstrates the ambiguous nature of traditional gender expectations and indicates a growing awareness of more aggressive and violent roles for women. The excessive sexual fetishization of action heroines is a...
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There is nothing sexier than confidence and when it comes to love and passion, size doesn’t matter. This anthology of nine stories ranges from sassy to sexy to sizzling, from contemporary to paranormal, and from new love to established relationships. What they all have in common is heroines who know they are more than the image they see in the mirror and who cannot be defined by the so-called rules of mainstream media. Here you’ll find: A woman who’s finally accepted herself and is not going to settle when it comes to her work or her love life. A wife who needs to seduce the husband who is afraid to love. A successful doctor facing down her high school bully and reconnecting with the man who loved her from afar. A midnight kiss that becomes more in the new year. A she-wolf discovering the vastness of her powers along with her soulmate. And more. These women are going for big dreams, facing important goals and changes, and living with a passion that leaves their lovers breathless and aching for more.
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The oh-so-sexy but oh-so-dangerous dames of the comic book world.
Plus-sized fashionista Ellis Garrett and detective Mike Edwards wonder if they can pursue a relationship, seeing as Mike is Ellis's sister's ex.