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Despite the prejudices of critics, popular romance fiction remains a complex, dynamic genre. It consistently maintains the largest market share in the American publishing industry, even as it welcomes new subgenres like queer and BDSM romance. Digital publishing originated in erotic romance, and savvy online communities have exploded myths about the genre's readership. Romance scholarship now reflects this diversity, transformed by interdisciplinary scrutiny, new critical approaches, and an unprecedented international dialogue between authors, scholars, and fans. These eighteen essays investigate individual romance novels, authors, and websites, rethink the genre's history, and explore its interplay of convention and originality. By offering new twists in enduring debates, this collection inspires further inquiry into the emerging field of popular romance studies.
In these scintillating tales of sexual release, three headstrong women give themselves over to the passionate temptation of three strong-willed men who know exactly how to take control.... Charlene Teglia Wolf in Shining Armor When werewolf Rorik takes revenge on his rival by claiming the man's betrothed, he recognizes the small, soft-skinned beauty as his true mate -- the she-wolf who bit him years earlier -- and the only woman whose erotic touch can unleash the animal within him. Tawny Taylor Stolen Goddess Kylie wakes up in a strange world, bound and stripped bare, with a large -- very hard, very naked -- man insisting she belongs to him. She should be scared, but instead she succumbs to his arousing demands...and the most electrifying pleasure of her life. Dawn Ryder Tempting a Lady Widowed and running her father's home, Emma vows never to let any man take her the way her husband used to -- until an imposing, self-assured man shows up at her estate, determined to get exactly what he wants from her voluptuous body...and ignites her every lustful need. Step inside Ellora's Cave, where passions run wild, and the sexiest fantasies come true....
Rana Sterling finally finds the man of her dreams and BOY does he know how to push all the right buttons. Only, Mr. Tall, Dark and Too-Good-to-Be-True turns out to be just that; he's a real live, fanged vampire! Lucian Trevane has a duty to fulfill. He's expected to take the role of Vit?, leader of the vampires in three days. But he knows he won't take the position without his wife by his side. Now, after seventy years of searching for his reincarnated fianc?, he finally finds the woman of his dreams in Rana Sterling. Rana may respond to his lovemaking, but she refuses to become his vampire wife. As if their lives aren't complicated enough, throw in a vengeful vampire, a surprise twist, and the fact Rana and Lucian can't deny the strong attraction that exists between them and you've just stepped into A TASTE OF PASSION.
The devil is a dead-beat dad and his consort Lilith couldn't care less. A stolen embryo stirs in Lilith's womb and a plan pulses through her veins: To unleash her child from the gates of hell - as soon as she destroys the only two vampire hunters who can possibly stop her ... Damali Richards is a woman-child in a world running with blood, depravity and demons. Turned by her lover, Carlos Rivera, and brought back again, Damali clings to the one measure of purity that was handed down to her through generations of the wise, gifted and strong. Now, through the power of magic, through the ache of desire and the touch of her lover, Damali is on a journey from the streets of Philadelphia to the ancient earth of Africa. With a small army, with Carlos and with her own mad skills, she might just save the world from the demon seductress who wants her and her faith obliterated - before Armageddon begins ...
Marey has run from herself and from Sax for over three years. Sax Brogan is the embodiment of sinful and sexy -- tall, dark, handsome and every inch of him the fantasy of Marey's dreams come to hot, throbbing life. And he's more than ready to claim his woman. Now the time has come for Marey to stop running and embrace not just the fantasy he represents, but also the reality. That is, if her ex-husband will let her live long enough to enjoy it ... --Publisher.
Rutledge Werewolves - Scent of Passion By Elizabeth Lapthorne Book 1 in the Rutledge Werewolves series Sophie Briggs threw caution to the wind for one night, and found herself six weeks later staring at a scary line on her positive home pregnancy test. Now the biggest problem she has to face is whether or not to contact the father, a man she hardly knows. He may not know about her and the baby, but she is learning lots about him. Her nightly dreams are hot enough to ignite the bed sheets! Artemais Rutledge, as Alpha Werewolf for his Pack, had been searching for his True Mate for more years than he cared to think about, and felt certain he had found her that one night with Sophie. His biggest...
Book 3, Installment 3 His glowing blue eyes summoned the primitive weapon from her grasp. Shuddering with fear, she realized she had just lost the only thing standing between her freedom and becoming... Enslaved.
In these three sensual tales of passion and pleasure, bedtime always means playtime.... Jaid Black Warlord While in Scotland on a business trip, tawny-haired, voluptuous Janet Duval suddenly finds herself transported back into a distant time, enslaved by barbaric, muscle-bound men. The piercing, commanding eyes of Janet's dark-haired captor reveal that he will have his way with her -- no matter how much she protests. But Euan, a fierce warrior, feels a genuine heartfelt passion for his stunning prisoner. And without warning, Janet is consumed with desire for her godlike lover. Ruth D. Kerce Adam 483: Man or Machine? Porcelain-skinned beauty Tyree Samou, a senior officer aboard the mineral fr...
It's the night before Christmas, and not a creature will stir... Just three hard-bodied men who make their lovers purr... SHELBY REED Holiday Inn When a freak snowstorm strands Anna and gorgeous, leather-clad biker Jesse together on Christmas Eve, the strangers turn a little of Santa's magic into an unforgettable night of passion. SHILOH WALKER His Christmas Cara Ebenezer Marley cannot forgive himself for hurting luscious Cara Winston after their sexy rendezvous, but three holiday spirits give him one last chance to earn her forgiveness -- and satisfy her burning desires. LACEY ALEXANDER Unwrapped Emily clams up when irresistible Simon mentions anything naughtier than the missionary position -- until a college-friend-turned-sextherapist offers some tantalizingly unconventional erotic instruction...the gift that keeps on giving.
In these three steamy stories, only one person can make their lover's fantasies become a scorching reality.... S. L. Carpenter Broken Lovely Kari Hawkins is just getting over her abusive ex-boyfriend when she meets Jesse Andersen one rainy night. Though he's totally gorgeous and a real gentleman, inside he's shattered by the woman he thought he loved. Yet when Kari and Jesse are drawn together by a powerful, uninhibited passion, everything seems to fall into place. Now they can put their wounded pasts behind them and explore the hungry desire that neither can -- nor wants -- to resist. Elizabeth Jewell 6 Enchanted Princesses Hired by the father of six beautiful identical sisters, P.I. Patric...