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The Florist (Workplace Encounters)
by Serena Yates2nd EditionA Workplace Encounters BookWhen freelance florist Dylan White gets a call that a good friend has died and left him a flower shop, Dylan isn't sure he wants the commitment. Still, he travels to Florida to speak with the law firm, where he meets defense attorney Sean Mellick in the corridor. Sean makes a point of "running into" Dylan again, and Dylan eventually agrees to a date. While romance blooms between the two men, their careers aren't going as smoothly. Dylan faces employee resistance and sabotage, and then inexplicable expenses leave him on the verge of bankruptcy. An offer to sell that sounds too good to be true makes him suspicious, and he asks Sean for help. Though they've had very little time together, Dylan and Sean need each other to work through the issues and plant the seeds for the future they both want.First Edition published by Silver Publishing, 2012.
The Mistletoe Experiment
by Serena YatesSequel to The Solstice Mistletoe EffectMistletoe Science: Book ThreeLance is on cloud nine. His lover Magnus has proposed to him, making Lance the happiest man on Earth, and they are planning to move their family to Sweden for Magnus's new job at Stockholm University. But when an old enemy resurfaces, followed by an unexpected new threat to their relationship, their new life in Europe with Magnus's nephew Jakob turns out to be very different from what they had hoped. Will Lance and Magnus's love be strong enough to make their Mistletoe Experiment a success?
The Mistletoe Phenomenon
by Serena YatesMistletoe Science: Book OneMagnus Carstens, an eminent glaciologist, recently had to change his life: he's become his nephew Jakob's guardian after the boy's parents died in a plane crash, he's taken a new job as a park ranger, and he's moved them to Mistletoe, Wyoming, so he can offer a stable home to Jakob while still contributing to science. There he meets Lance Rivera, a disillusioned physical therapist who is working in his sister's store to make a living after his lover took off with all their money. When the two men come together--literally under the mistletoe--both realize all they really want, despite adversity, is a family to love.The Mistletoe Phenomenon personifies the Christmas season and what it is all about. 5 of 5 cups Regina at Coffee Time Romance A heart warming and beautiful story of love, family and dreams come true, Serena Yates has given us a quintessential Christmas story. 4.5 of 5 divas Kathy @ Dark Diva Reviews
Mistletoe Science (Mistletoe Science)
by Serena YatesThe Mistletoe Phenomenon: Magnus Carstens, an eminent glaciologist, recently had to change his life: he’s become his nephew Jakob’s guardian, has taken a new job as a park ranger, and moved them to Mistletoe, Wyoming. There he meets Lance Rivera, who is working in his sister’s store to make a living after his lover took off with all their money. When Lance and Magnum come together, literally under the mistletoe, both realize all they really want is a family to love. The Solstice Mistletoe Effect: Lance and Magnus have a new life as a family with Jakob, but when they visit Magnus’s parents in Sweden, they are not happy. Magnus seems oblivious to the woman they think more suitable, but when an attractive job offer is added to the mix, Lance faces a crisis: What if Magnus chooses the new job and a life with Sigrid over the family he’s started with Lance and Jakob? The Mistletoe Experiment: Lance is on cloud nine. Magnus proposed and they’re moving their family to Sweden for Magnus’s new job. But when an unexpected threat to their relationship surfaces, their new life turns out to be very different from what they had hoped. Will Lance and Magnus’s love be strong enough to make their Mistletoe Experiment a success?
The Model (Workplace Encounters #8)
by Serena Yates2nd EditionA Workplace Encounters BookWhen successful fashion model Fabio Bonardi discovers his first wrinkle, he knows it's time to move on to Plan B. He is tired of the loneliness and drama of the modeling world, so he enlists shy financial advisor, Edwin Zachary, to help him start a business. Edwin is the first man who sees something beyond a pretty face in Fabio, and the connection between them is immediate and surprisingly deep. But insecurity, fear of rejection, and the fact that they live on opposite sides of the country make pursuing a relationship challenging. Before they can figure out the details, a mysterious stalker tries to drive them apart. Then Fabio disappears after a photo shoot, and both men face an unexpected battle for the lasting relationship they both so desperately want.First Edition published by Silver Publishing, 2011.
Modern Battles (Modern Battles #2)
by Serena YatesModern heroes may not have the same battles as in ancient times, but they still fight for us, every day. In Fighting for Hope, Dr. Grayson Burrows and Dr. James Pearson lock horns over land bequeathed to the Oxford Hospital. In Fighting for Love, rich playboy Danny McBrae may have found a purpose in supporting his friend Grayson's plans for a new children's hospital where he meets Dr. Halldor Magnusson, but they'll have to join forces to fight off a jealous ex-lover. In Fighting for Survival, Dr. Alastair Burrows and Reinaldo Valverde must stand together to discover the truth about Biomedical's illegal research labs. In Fighting for Freedom, Luiz Oliveira has to save his childhood friend and crush, Dr. Pascal Taylor-Cornett, from a Colombian drug lord, but they'll have to stay two steps ahead of their enemies if they want to see where their lingering attraction will take them.See excerpt for individual blurbs.
The Plumber (Workplace Encounters)
by Serena YatesA Workplace Encounters BookHard work and long hours have made Will Kovar's business, Total Plumbing Solutions, a success. When he's called to fix a bathroom at the Safe Home for Girls and Boys and sees how tight money is for the charity, he's happy to donate his time. Meeting the home's manager, Steve Hayes, is an added bonus, especially when Steve invites Will to dinner to thank him for his generosity. Will learns Steve's wealthy family isn't happy about his choice to make a career in social work, but neither man expects Steve's parents to leave eighteen children out on the street to prove their point. Will is determined to help Steve figure out how to provide a safe and happy home--for both the children and themselves.
The Ship Engineer (Workplace Encounters)
by Serena Yates2nd EditionA Workplace Encounters BookNathan Kappas, newly promoted to second engineer on the cruise ship Sapphire, has eyes only for the vessel he's about to board. He literally runs into Harper Quade, a singer and dancer hired to entertain passengers. Harper has always wanted to travel, and working onboard the Sapphire keeps him away from his abusive ex-boyfriend. As they sail to Hawaii, Tahiti, and other exotic destinations, Nathan and Harper soon share a cabin and a deepening connection, which surprises Nathan, who generally prefers the predictability of machines to people. But an employee who feels jilted when Harper gets promoted harasses him, and Harper's dangerous past refuses to let him escape. Harper might not be as safe on the Sapphire as he assumed, but Nathan will do anything to protect him.First edition published by Silver Publishing, 2011.
The Solstice Mistletoe Effect
by Serena YatesSequel to The Mistletoe PhenomenonMistletoe Science: Book TwoLance Rivera and Magnus Carstens are settling into their new life as a family with Magnus's nephew Jakob. But Magnus's parents are not enthusiastic about his choice of life partner and try to separate Magnus and Lance while they vacation in Sweden with Jakob. The woman they think more suitable for Magnus is Sigrid, an ex-student who is his intellectual equal and has loved and pursued him for years. Magnus seems oblivious, but when an attractive offer from the University of Stockholm is added to the mix, Lance faces a crisis: What if Magnus chooses the new job and a life with Sigrid over the family he's started with Lance and Jakob?
To Keep and to Love (Keeping You)
by Serena YatesSequel to To Find and to KeepRyan Johnston and Daniel Miller, reunited at Ryan's twin sister's wedding after four years of forced separation, are hoping to build a happy life together. Ryan wants nothing more than to be an equal partner to his lover, but his self-confidence is very low and his biggest fear is that he has nothing to contribute to their future. Daniel, thinking all is well now that Ryan has accepted his marriage proposal, is unprepared when their relationship is threatened. Ryan's homophobic parents plan to break up the couple, and they let nothing stand in their way as they attack Ryan, hoping to force him to end the engagement and leave town forever. It almost works--Ryan is ready to give in to protect his lover--but Daniel isn't willing to let him go. Ryan can fight the outside forces trying to tear them apart, but only if he realizes what his fears of unworthiness are doing to the man he loves. Daniel and Ryan will have to stand together to protect their right to keep each other and their love.Ms. Yates adds fantastic backdrops and believable characters, with a giant dollop of drama. If you want beefy men, who are on testosterone-overload, then this may not be the story for you. However, if you enjoy a good emotional rollercoaster ride, you should pick up a copy of To Keep and to Love. 5 of 5 nymphs Scandalous Minx @ Literary Nymphs The love scenes between Daniel and Ryan are poignant, erotic, and funny all at the same time. Their willingness to love, cherish and accept each other is inspiring. The unfolding threat against them ensnares the reader from the start as Daniel and Ryan fight to keep each safe. With the help of their many friends and family they somehow manage to cope with situations that would overwhelm most people. 5 stars Teresa @ Rainbow Reviews
The Truck Driver (Workplace Encounters #7)
by Serena Yates2nd EditionA Workplace Encounters BookJoshua Becket enjoys the independence of being a truck driver. He has been saving for his own rig, but a declining economy and bad management stand in his way. Hope comes when Robert Oldfield buys the company. He is determined to make Gordon Trucking a success, and when he rides with Joshua in an attempt to learn the business, Joshua finds out why--Robert is trying to prove his worth to the parents who disowned him. Lust ignites and both men recognize the possibility for happiness together, but Joshua worries about his coworkers' reactions. Then a competitor starts playing dirty, mysterious accidents sabotage Robert's plans, and the resulting crisis might end Joshua's chance for a future with a job and a man he loves--permanently.First Edition published by Silver Publishing, 2011.
Trailblazers: Profiles of America's Gay and Lesbian Elected Officials
by Kenneth S YeagerTrailblazers: Profiles of America’s Gay and Lesbian Elected Officials (winner of the Victory Foundation Civic Leadership Award) is a quick reference to the most comprehensive list of the country’s openly gay and lesbian officials. You’ll read about 14 of these representatives in greater depth, getting to know them personally and professionally. Trailblazers identifies representatives from local, state, and national levels from all over the country. In each profile, you’ll examine the relationship between the elected official and his or her constituency. You’ll also explore public reactions to openly gay and lesbian politicians, some of whom are also ethnic minorities, and how this affects the job that they do. Trailblazers offers an in-depth, personal look at the lives of some of the politicians involved in the history of gay and lesbian activism over the last 20 years. Specifically, you’ll read about the lives of: Tina Podloski, a lesbian mother and Seattle Councilwoman Tom Duane, a New York Councilman with HIV Sabrina Sojourner, an African-American lesbian shadow representative in Washington, DC William Weybourn, the founder of the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, which helps to elect gay and lesbian candidates to public office Jose Plata, a gay Hispanic Dallas School TrusteeIn addition to giving you keen insight into the lives of these officials, Trailblazers can help you if you decide to run for election, putting a checklist of campaign dos and don’ts at your fingertips. An enlightening book about the private and public achievements of our gay and lesbian politicians, Trailblazers is a valuable addition to any personal or professional library.
Money Boy
by Paul YeeAn American Library Association Youth Media Award Stonewall Honor Book Ray Liu knows he should be happy. He lives in a big suburban house with all the latest electronic gadgets, and even finds plenty of time to indulge in his love of gaming. He needs the escape. It’s tough getting grades that will please his army veteran father, when speaking English is still a struggle. And he can’t quite connect with his peers at high school -- Chinese immigrants like himself but who seem to have adjusted to North American life more easily. Then comes the fateful day when his father accesses Ray’s internet account, and discovers Ray has been cruising gay websites. Before Ray knows what has hit him, his belongings have been thrown on the front lawn, and he has been kicked out. Angry,defiant, Ray heads to downtown Toronto. In short order he is robbed, beaten up and seduced, and he learns the hard realities of life on the street. Could he really sell himself for sex? Lots of people use their bodies to make money -- athletes, actors, models, pop singers. If no one gets hurt, why should anyone care?
The Truth About Twinkie Pie
by Kat YehTake two sisters making it on their own: brainy twelve-year-old GiGi (short for Galileo Galilei, a name she never says out loud) and junior-high-dropout-turned-hairstylist DiDi (short for Delta Dawn). Add a million dollars in prize money from a national cooking contest and a move from the trailer parks of South Carolina to the Gold Coast of New York. Mix in a fancy new school, new friends and enemies, a first crush, and a generous sprinkling of family secrets.That's the recipe for The Truth About Twinkie Pie, a voice-driven middle grade debut about the true meaning of family and friendship.
Transmigration: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Gei YeMiaoYiGeAfter being reincarnated into a different world, he had thought that he would be able to reach the peak of his life. However It didn't matter if he sold spicy gluten and wrote novels. What made him completely break down was, why was he not only bisexual, but also ugly scum? Sea monster, Beastman, take-out, Phoenix Only what you can't imagine, there's nothing he can't find. You are worthy of the old days when you doubted the existence of life. Helian Po smiled. Even if my equipment is lacking and I don't have many skills, I'll still carry my mother and four younger sisters to the peak of life. A certain man:
Transmigration: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Gei YeMiaoYiGeAfter being reincarnated into a different world, he had thought that he would be able to reach the peak of his life. However It didn't matter if he sold spicy gluten and wrote novels. What made him completely break down was, why was he not only bisexual, but also ugly scum? Sea monster, Beastman, take-out, Phoenix Only what you can't imagine, there's nothing he can't find. You are worthy of the old days when you doubted the existence of life. Helian Po smiled. Even if my equipment is lacking and I don't have many skills, I'll still carry my mother and four younger sisters to the peak of life. A certain man:
Transmigration: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Gei YeMiaoYiGeAfter being reincarnated into a different world, he had thought that he would be able to reach the peak of his life. However It didn't matter if he sold spicy gluten and wrote novels. What made him completely break down was, why was he not only bisexual, but also ugly scum? Sea monster, Beastman, take-out, Phoenix Only what you can't imagine, there's nothing he can't find. You are worthy of the old days when you doubted the existence of life. Helian Po smiled. Even if my equipment is lacking and I don't have many skills, I'll still carry my mother and four younger sisters to the peak of life. A certain man:
Transmigration: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Gei YeMiaoYiGeAfter being reincarnated into a different world, he had thought that he would be able to reach the peak of his life. However It didn't matter if he sold spicy gluten and wrote novels. What made him completely break down was, why was he not only bisexual, but also ugly scum? Sea monster, Beastman, take-out, Phoenix Only what you can't imagine, there's nothing he can't find. You are worthy of the old days when you doubted the existence of life. Helian Po smiled. Even if my equipment is lacking and I don't have many skills, I'll still carry my mother and four younger sisters to the peak of life. A certain man:
Queer Theory and Communication: From Disciplining Queers to Queering the Discipline(s)
by Gust YepGet a queer perspective on communication theory! Queer Theory and Communication: From Disciplining Queers to Queering the Discipline(s) is a conversation starter, sparking smart talk about sexuality in the communication discipline and beyond. Edited by members of "The San Francisco Radical Trio," the book integrates current queer theory, research, and interventions to create a critical lens with which to view the damaging effects of heteronormativity on personal, social, and cultural levels, and to see the possibilities for change through social and cultural transformation. Queer Theory and Communication represents a commitment to positive social change by imagining different social realities and sharing ideas, passions, and lived experiences. As the communication discipline begins to recognize queer theory as a vital and viable intellectual movement equal to that of Gay and Lesbian studies, the opportunity is here to take current queer scholarship beyond conference papers and presentations. Queer Theory and Communication has five objectives: 1) to integrate and disseminate current queer scholarship to a larger audience-academic and nonacademic; 2) to examine the potential implications of queer theory in human communication theory and research in a variety of contexts; 3) to stimulate dialogue among queer scholars; 4) to set a preliminary research agenda; and 5) to explore the implications of the scholarship in cultural politics and personal empowerment and transformation. Queer Theory and Communication boasts an esteemed panel of academics, artists, activists, editors, and essayists. Contributors include: John Nguyet Erni, editor of Asian Media Studies and Research & Analysis Program Board member for GLAAD Joshua Gamson, author of Freaks Talk Back: Tabloid Talk Shows and Sexual Nonconformity Sally Miller Gerahart, author, activist, and actress Judith Halberstam, author of Female Masculinity David M. Halperin, author of How to Do the History of Homosexuality E. Patrick Johnson, editor of Black Queer Studies Kevin Kumashiro, author of Troubling Education: Queer Activism and Antioppressive Pedagogy Thomas Nakayama, co-editor of Whiteness: The Communication of Social Identity A. Susan Owen, author of Bad Girls: Cultural Politics and Media Representations of Transgressive Women William F. Pinar, author of Autobiography, Politics, and Sexuality, and editor of Queer Theory in Education Ralph Smith, co-author of Progay/antigay: The Rhetorical War over Sexuality Queer Theory and Communication: From Disciplining Queers to Queering the Discipline(s) is an essential addition to the critical consciousness of anyone involved in communication, media studies, cultural studies, gender studies, and the study of human sexuality, whether in the classroom, the boardroom, or the bedroom.
Authoring Autism: On Rhetoric and Neurological Queerness
by Melanie YergeauIn Authoring Autism Melanie Yergeau defines neurodivergence as an identity—neuroqueerness—rather than an impairment. Using a queer theory framework, Yergeau notes the stereotypes that deny autistic people their humanity and the chance to define themselves while also challenging cognitive studies scholarship and its reification of the neurological passivity of autistics. She also critiques early intensive behavioral interventions—which have much in common with gay conversion therapy—and questions the ableist privileging of intentionality and diplomacy in rhetorical traditions. Using storying as her method, she presents an alternative view of autistic rhetoricity by foregrounding the cunning rhetorical abilities of autistics and by framing autism as a narrative condition wherein autistics are the best-equipped people to define their experience. Contending that autism represents a queer way of being that simultaneously embraces and rejects the rhetorical, Yergeau shows how autistic people queer the lines of rhetoric, humanity, and agency. In so doing, she demonstrates how an autistic rhetoric requires the reconceptualization of rhetoric’s very essence.
Queering Urbanism: Insurgent Spaces in the Fight for Justice
by Stathis G. YerosA free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press’s Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. Conflicts about space and access to resources have shaped queer histories from at least 1965 to the present. As spaces associated with middle-class homosexuality enter mainstream urbanity in the United States, cultural assimilation increasingly erases insurgent aspects of these social movements. This gentrification itself leads to queer displacement. Combining urban history, architectural critique, and queer and trans theories, Queering Urbanism traces these phenomena through the history of a network of sites in the San Francisco Bay Area. Within that urban landscape, Stathis Yeros investigates how queer people appropriated existing spaces, how they expressed their distinct identities through aesthetic forms, and why they mobilized the language of citizenship to shape place and secure space. Here the legacies of LGBTQ+ rights activism meet contemporary debates about the right to housing and urban life.
Erasing Shame
by Yeyu2nd EditionThe son of a Han traitor who had let the Xianbei Mongols invade the borders, Jiang Shicai swears to restore his family's honor, hoping to better the Hans' lives through peaceful means. He believes violence is never the answer, but to gain respect, he finds himself fighting for the Xianbei. Ten years later, an annoying but handsome playboy, Dugu Xuechi, arrives as the incompetent new military inspector of Shicai's region. Shameless, irresponsible, and obnoxious, Xuechi tests Shicai's patience almost every second. Despite their mutual dislike, Shicai finds himself drawn to the capricious man, especially when he sees the resemblance between Xuechi and his deceased best friend. Yet Xuechi's self-destructive behavior and refusal to accept help require attention that distracts Shicai from his goal for peace--and it doesn't help that Xuechi is Shicai's strongest political opposition. Haunted by a childhood promise he never had the chance to fulfill, Shicai must choose between his feelings and his values.First Edition published by Dreamspinner Press, February 2013.
Pretty Boys: Legendary Icons Who Redefined Beauty (and How to Glow Up, Too)
by David YiIn this inclusive, illustrated history and guide to skin care and beauty, journalist and founder of Very Good Light David Yi teaches us that self-care, wellness, and feeling beautiful transcends time, boundaries, and binaries—and that pretty boys can change the world Chanel and Goop might have seemed ahead of the curve when they launched their men&’s beauty and wellness lines, but pharaohs were exfoliating, moisturizing, and masking eons earlier. Thousands of years before Harry Styles strutted down the red carpet with multicolored fingernails, Babylonian army officials had their own personal manicure sets. And BTS might have become an international sensation for their smoky eyes and perfect pouts, but the Korean Hwarang warriors who put on a full face before battle preceded them by centuries. Pretty Boys unearths diverse and surprising beauty icons who have redefined what masculinity and gender expression look like throughout history, to empower us to live and look our truths. Whether you're brand new to beauty, or you already have a ten-step routine, Pretty Boys will inspire and teach you how to find your best self through tutorials, beauty secrets, and advice from the biggest names in the beauty industry, Hollywood, and social media. From Frank Ocean&’s skin-care routine to Clark Gable&’s perfectly styled hair, Rami Malek&’s subtle eyeliner to a face beat to the gods à la Boy George or Kimchi the drag queen, K-Beauty to clean beauty, Pretty Boys will completely change the way we all see gender expression and identity.
Dangerous
by Milo YiannopoulosThe liberal media machine did everything they could to keep this book out of your hands. Now, finally, Dangerous, the most controversial book of the decade, is tearing down safe spaces everywhere.
Ultimate Wife of Prince: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Ye Yiluo"You said that Third Prince wants to marry her.""Yes, Young Master, that Third Prince wants to marry you.""Do you think that Third Prince has something wrong with his head?! Even if there were very few women, as the prince, he should be able to marry her! "Could it be that he is extremely lousy at it, or that he doesn't want to do anything, so he can only marry a man?""Third Prince is handsome and elegant, with a dignified appearance, a martial arts talent, and a strong body.""Oh, he's good at everything, why did he marry me!""He's good at everything, but he has a tough life. Three fiancées have died, and we don't have many women in the Empire!""Three have died!" "Then if I marry him, he will also kill me.""Young master, don't worry, that's impossible!""Why?""Because your life is tougher than Third Prince's.""Is my life that tough?""Of course, whose life is stronger than yours!"