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An Honest Woman: A Memoir of Love and Sex Work
by Charlotte ShaneThrough the lens of her years spent as a sex worker, Charlotte Shane offers a provocative and tender reckoning of what it means to be a heterosexual woman and a feminist in a misogynistic society.In her early twenties, Charlotte Shane quit her women&’s studies graduate program to devote herself to sex work because it was a way to devote herself to men. Her lifelong curiosity about male lust, love, selfishness, and social capital dovetailed with her own insatiable desire for intimacy to sustain a long career in escorting, with unexpectedly poignant results. Shane uses her personal and professional history to examine how men and women struggle in their attempts at romantic and sexual bonding, no matter how true their intentions. As she takes stock of her relationships—with clients, with her father, with friends, with married men, and later, with her own husband—she tells a candid and haunting tale of love, marriage, and (in)fidelity, as seen through the eyes of the perpetual &“other woman.&” Braiding the personal and the universal, Shane&’s memoir is a merciless and moving love letter to straight men and an indictment of habitual dishonesty, a condemnation of every social constraint acting on heterosexual unions, and a hopeful affirmation of the possibility for true connection between men and women.
An Honorable Affair
by Karla HockerCharming, romantic, and painted with gorgeous Regency detail, Karla Hocker&’s romances will delight readers from the very first page. Penelope Langham was all peaches and cream, but such stray thoughts made her blush bright red.At twenty-three, she was a model of feminine reserve and a dutiful niece to the aunt she lived with—yet secretly she yearned for a bit of adventure. Now, with auntie's opals stolen and the household at sixes and sevens, Penelope was about to get her wish. But when a newsman from The Times came to cover the case, Miss Langham got more than she bargained for. Julian Rutherford was clever and nosy, as reporters are prone to be...and absolutely dashing. And while his sparkling eyes inspired lovely daydreams and his lively tales delighted her, Penelope maintained decorum; her heart had been broken once, and that was enough. However, when Julian insisted they team up to find the thief, Penelope's venturesome soul jumped with joy. To her surprise, her tender heart might soon follow suit.
An Honorable Exit
by Éric VuillardFrom the award-winning author of The Order of the Day, a piercing account of the lesser-known conflict preceding the Vietnam War that dealt a fatal blow to French colonialism.How can a modern army lose to an army of peasants? Delving into the last gasps of the First Indochina War (1946–1954), which saw the communist Việt Minh take control of North Vietnam, Éric Vuillard vividly illustrates the attitudes that both enabled French colonialist abuses and ultimately led to their defeat and withdrawal. From the Michelin rubber plantation, where horrific working conditions sparked an epidemic of suicides, to the battlefield, a sense of superiority over the &“yellow men&” pervaded European and American forces. And, as with so many conflicts throughout history, there were key actors with a motivation deeper than nationalism or political ideology—greed. An Honorable Exit not only brings to life scenes from the war, but also looks beyond the visceral reality on the ground to the colder calculations of those who seek to benefit from conflict, whether shrewd bankers, who can turn a military win or loss into financial gain, or intelligence operatives like the CIA, who aim to influence governments across the globe.
An Honorable Gentleman
by Regina ScottWhen the owner of ramshackle Blackcliff Hall arrives, the locals have high hopes that Sir Trevor Fitzwilliam will set things to rights. Especially Gwen Allbridge, the estate manager's daughter who has single-handedly kept Blackcliff Hall going. Now she must convince Trevor to stay and make the hall-and the village depending on it-prosperous again. The decaying estate is just another reminder to Trevor of his noble father's rejection. Abandoning it for London could restore his cheer...but how can he disappoint Gwen? Her faith in him makes him yearn to live up to the ideals she holds dear. As disturbing, unexplained events encroach on the pair, Gwen's steadfast courage will rise to meet Trevor's newfound honor as they learn that there's no dream like home.
An Honorable Gentleman
by Regina ScottRevisit a fan favorite Regency romance by author Regina Scott!When the owner of ramshackle Blackcliff Hall arrives, the locals have high hopes that Sir Trevor Fitzwilliam will set things to rights. Especially Gwen Allbridge, the estate manager’s daughter who has singlehandedly kept Blackcliff Hall going. Now she must convince Trevor to stay and make the hall—and the village depending on it—prosperous again. But the decaying estate is just another reminder to Trevor of his noble father’s rejection. Abandoning it for London could restore his cheer…but how can he disappoint Gwen? Her faith in him makes him yearn to live up to the ideals she holds dear. As disturbing, unexplained events encroach on the pair, Gwen’s steadfast courage will rise to meet Trevor’s newfound honor as they learn that there’s no dream like home.Originally published in 2011
An Honorable German
by Charles MccainIn the tradition of Das Boot and The Hunt for Red October comes a sweeping saga of World War II, featuring a heroic and conflicted German U-Boat commander. An Honorable German When World War II begins, Max Brekendorf, a proud young German naval officer, fights for his country with honor and courage. With the unstoppable German war machine overrunning Europe, Max looks ahead to a bright future with his fiancee, Mareth. But as the war progresses, their future together becomes less and less certain. German victories begin to fade. In the North Atlantic, Max must face the increasing strength of the Allies on ever more harrowing missions. Berlin itself is savaged by bombing, making life for Mareth increasingly dangerous and desperate. And as the Third Reich steadily crumbles, Nazi loyalists begin to infiltrate Max's crew and turn their terror on Germany's own armed forces. Recognizing what his nation has become, Max is forced to make a choice between his own sense of morality, and his duty to the Reich. With its stirring, rarely seen glimpse of the German home front during WWII, vivid characters, and evocation of the drama and terror of war at sea, An Honorable German is a suspense-filled story of adventure, of love and loss, and of honor and redemption.
An Honorable Man
by Lori FosterAN HONORABLE MANIn this sizzling fan-favorite tale from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster, Lieutenant Colonel Hamilton Wulf's career ambitions cost him the one woman he ever wanted--elementary school teacher Liv Avery. When tragedy strikes, he's determined to win back her love...even if it means risking his life.
An Honorable Man
by Margaret WatsonDishonorable intentions?HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO?Two years ago, Luke McKinley had gone too far. One wrong move had cost him his badge, leaving him nothing-except a burning anger at the woman he blamed for his dismissal.WHAT PRICE WOULD YOU PAY?The guilt had followed Julia Carleton ever since. But now she desperately needed Luke's help. Yet the rough-edged P.I. would never agree to her plan if he knew the whole truth.WHEN WERE THE STAKES TOO HIGH?She had put Luke's life on the line-and gotten her heart caught in the cross fire. For the first time in her life, she was in love. But one ugly secret could cost her everything....
An Honorable Man
by Rosemary RogersBeautiful, headstrong Cameron Campbell knows her privileged life as a Mississippi senator's daughter is about to be shattered. Her fine Southern family has its share of secrets and scandal, and as her father decides to stand with the Union, long-held family rivalries lead to cold-blooded murder. But amidst the devastation, one honorable man is about to show her the meaning of love....Six years ago Cameron offered Captain Jackson Logan her heart-and he walked away from her. She vowed then never to let another man hurt her that way. But now, as war assumes its deadly course, Cameron will be forced to find an ally in this man she loves to hate...and hates to love. A man whose strength and courage will mirror her own as she stakes a defiant stand against slavery. A man who will face unimaginable danger by her side and show her the magic of a rapturous love that comes but once in a lifetime.
An Honorable Man (Firehouse 59 #3)
by Kara LennoxHe Was Looking For Forever... Priscilla Garner isn't looking for romance. she's more interested in being accepted as the only female firefighter at Station 59. But when she needs a date-platonic, of course-to her cousin's wedding, she turns to Roark Epperson. After losing control during a brief relationship with him, she turned him away. Can she handle the heat this time around?Being close to Priscilla suits Roark just fine. He has never understood why she ended things between them six months ago, but he respected her decision. However, he hasn't forgotten the moments he spent with Priscilla and wants her to be part of his life-always. Knowing this may be his last opportunity to make her see how much he cares, Roark intends to make this second chance count!
An Honorable Man (Firehouse 59)
by Kara LennoxHe Was Looking For Forever...Priscilla Garner isn't looking for romance. She's more interested in being accepted as the only female firefighter at Station 59. But when she needs a date-platonic, of course-to her cousin's wedding, she turns to Roark Epperson. After losing control during a brief relationship with him, she turned him away. Can she handle the heat this time around?Being close to Priscilla suits Roark just fine. He has never understood why she ended things between them six months ago, but he respected her decision. However, he hasn't forgotten the moments he spent with Priscilla and wants her to be part of his life-always. Knowing this may be his last opportunity to make her see how much he cares, Roark intends to make this second chance count!
An Honorable Man: A Novel
by Paul Vidich“This looks like the launch of a great career in spy fiction.” —Booklist (starred review) “A moody debut spy novel inspired by real events…Dead-on Cold War fiction. Noir to the bone.” —Kirkus Reviews “Cold War spy fiction in the grand tradition—neatly plotted betrayals in that shadow world where no one can be trusted and agents are haunted by their own moral compromises.” —Joseph Kanon, New York Times bestselling author of Istanbul Passage and The Good German Publishers Weekly Top Ten Mysteries & Thrillers of Spring 2016 A debut espionage novel in the style of Alan Furst and John le Carré, An Honorable Man is a chilling Cold War spy thriller set in 1950s Washington, D.C.Washington D.C., 1953. The Cold War is heating up: McCarthyism, with all its fear and demagoguery, is raging in the nation’s capital, and Joseph Stalin’s death has left a dangerous power vacuum in the Soviet Union. The CIA, meanwhile, is reeling from a double agent within their midst. Someone is selling secrets to the Soviets, compromising missions around the globe. Undercover agents have been assassinated, and anti-Communist plots are being cut short in ruthlessly efficient fashion. The CIA director knows any news of the traitor, whose code name is Protocol, would be a national embarrassment and compromise the entire agency. George Mueller seems to be the perfect man to help find the mole: Yale-educated; extensive experience running missions in Eastern Europe; an operative so dedicated to his job that it left his marriage in tatters. The Director trusts him. Mueller, though, has secrets of his own, and as he digs deeper into the case, making contact with a Soviet agent, suspicion begins to fall on him as well. Until Protocol is found, no one can be trusted, and everyone is at risk.
An Honorable Man: An Honorable Man; Blown Away; Perilous Waters (Men of Courage)
by Lori FosterIn this sizzling fan-favorite tale from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster, Lieutenant Colonel Hamilton Wulf’s career ambitions cost him the one woman he ever wanted—elementary school teacher Liv Avery. When tragedy strikes, he’s determined to win back her love…even if it means risking his life.First published in 2005
An Honorable Match
by Laura PaquetNever Say Never... Lady Sarah Harrison thought she might never marry, but her eccentric-and perennially impecunious-father has somehow contrived to betroth her to a duke! She knows better than to think it a love match, but it seems an eminently practical arrangement, if nothing more. However, when the dissolute duke elopes with a notorious actress from Drury Lane, his brother William must break the news to Lady Sarah. Offering for her hand himself would save them all from scandal, or so he says...but Sarah is far too proud to agree. ...And Never Say No William is mystified. Surely Lady Sarah must want to preserve her standing in society by any means possible. Though he is not so rich as his rakehell brother, he is well able to provide for a wife. If truth be told, he fell in love with her the moment he saw her. And convincing so charming a lady that she truly has his heart will be pure pleasure...
An Honorable Mission (Military Heroes)
by Laura Scott Shirlee McCoyPutting his life on the lineGuarded by the Soldier by Laura Scott After months of searching, security expert Ryker Tillman finally finds Olivia Habush and her young son—just as they are attacked by armed mercenaries. Now safeguarding Olivia, her unborn child and little Aaron is the former special ops soldier&’s new mission. But to save the family burrowing into his heart, Ryker must figure out why someone wants them dead…Undercover Bodyguard by Shirlee McCoy A stalker is after bakery owner Shelby Simons and she needs a bodyguard. But for Shelby, former SEAL Ryder Malone is too big, too tough and way too attractive. Ryder is determined to work undercover to protect Shelby and find her attacker. And as the two get closer to answers—and each other—the killer starts closing in…USA TODAY Bestselling Author Laura ScottNew York Times Bestselling Author Shirlee McCoy2 Thrilling StoriesGuarded by the Soldier and Undercover Bodyguard
An Honorable Profession: A Novel
by John L'HeureuxJohn L'Heureux is one of our most authoritative and compelling novelists, and An Honorable Profession, a New York Times Notable Book, is a "splendid novel" realized "superbly well" (Newark Star-Ledger) about an ordinary New England school where a young English teacher's life is about to undergo the most serious of tests. Miles Bannon works hard and strives to be fair; he enjoys his popularity with students — a bit too much, sometimes — but overall he is a good man. When he witnesses a group of students picking on one boy in the shower after football practice, he is suddenly forced to balance his responsibility for the situation with the unexpectedly intimate glimpse he now has of them. And when the victim begins to cling to him in the face of his own father's rejection, Miles finds it perhaps too welcome a feeling. Then comes an accusation of impropriety that will destroy his career — and transform his life, and who he thought he was, forever.
An Honorable Rogue
by Carol TownendCharmed and Seduced! Benedict Silvester is a rogue and a flirt! His skill as a musician means he is always traveling. . . and he charms women wherever he goes. Yet he is on a special mission: to accompany Rozenn Kerber to England. Rose is frustrated with Ben's frivolous behavior and annoyed that his wicked smile continually occupies her thoughts, for he can never offer the stability she craves. But on their travels, Rose begins to suspect that he may have a serious side, that Ben is more than he appears. . . .
An Honorable Seduction: The Illegitimate Billionaire (billionaires And Babies, Book 96) / An Honorable Seduction (the Westmoreland Legacy, Book 3) (The Westmoreland Legacy #3)
by Brenda JacksonNew York Times Bestselling AuthorThis navy SEAL is on a top-secret mission of seduction…David Holloway is used to hard assignments. Now he faces his most difficult yet: cozying up to the soft curves of Swan Jamison. He wants to know the island beauty…in every way. But romancing Swan as part of his SEAL team’s mission tests his honor, even as his feelings become increasingly real. Soon he must make a choice: duty…or desire?A Westmoreland Legacy NovelRT Top Pick of the Month!“Having a relationship begin with a lie is a risky gamble, but Brenda Jackson not only makes this trope believable, she does so with expert writing and a network of evocative characters readers can rally behind.”— RT Book Reviews on AN HONORABLE SEDUCTION
An Honorable Texan
by Victoria ChancellorBaby Changes Everything!Christie Simmons left Fort Worth behind for good reasons. A new life in Brody's Crossing means her son can know his father. Christie and Cal Crawford had a brief affair before he left to go overseas, and she's sure that finding out about the baby wasn't the homecoming he imagined. . . . Everything in Cal's life is upside down, starting with the fact that his cattle ranch, the Rocking C, is raising everything except cows. Now he's discovering there's a lot more to being a dad than just fathering a child. But as a man who believes in tradition, can Cal change everything about his life? More important, will Christie--a woman he's growing closer to every day--be there if he doesn't?
An Honorable Thief
by Anne GracieA mysterious heiress draws the suspicions of a London tradesman in this Regency romance.The dashing Mr. Hugo Devenish had come to London on an important mission: to prevent his innocent nephew from marrying an unsuitable young heiress. He’d never expected to be trounced upon by the most infamous thief in town! All society was agog at the rash of burglaries being committed by the mysterious Chinaman, but Hugo’s attention was diverted once he was introduced to his nephew’s heiress, the intriguing Miss Kit Singleton. Hugo found himself utterly enchanted. But her dubious background gave rise to the suspicion that Miss Singleton was somehow connected to the notorious thief. And Hugo could only hope to uncover Kit’s many secrets, before the winsome beauty managed to steal his heart!
An Honorable Thief
by Edward KendrickAsh Logan is a freelance computer consultant ... and a professional thief. A thief with honor, he believes, as he only retrieves items that have been stole from someone, returning them to the original owners.He is also a loner, almost a prerequisite all things considered. He has second thoughts about that when he meets Mark Goode and they become friends with benefits. When Mark figures out Ash is a thief, he claims to be one as well. After some consideration, Ash agrees to take him along on his next job -- retrieving a stolen statuette.When Mark betrays him by taking the statuette from him at gun point, Ash vows to get even. It will take all his skills as both a computer expert and a thief, but he has time and incentive, especially when he finds out who Mark really is -- Pete Dixon.What happens next is complicated and may change both their lives, if they can survive a crooked art collector who wants Pete dead.
An Honorable Wish (A Lady's Wish #2)
by Eileen RichardsLOVE MAY BE THEIR GREATEST GAMBLE... Tony Matthews spends his time in London's most notorious gambling dens, frittering away his fortune. But when his latest victory leaves a man ruined, Tony knows he's reached his lowest point. Determined to make amends, he returns home to his family's country estate with plans to settle down and marry at last. And he hopes the lovely Juliet Townsend will help him--if only he can keep his disgrace a secret. Juliet's secret wish has always been for Tony to love her. The only bright spot in her dreadful London season was dancing with him--before he disappeared to the card rooms. Now, he's returned, but has he truly changed? Or will gambling always be his mistress, even if she becomes his wife? And does Juliet dare risk her heart by finding out?...
An Honorable Woman (Destiny's Women #4)
by Lindsay MckennaThe Morgan's Mercenaries saga continues. Black Jaguar Squadron commander Cam Anderson has a chance to prove herself, but when she meets Officer Gus Morales, she knows she's in trouble. This rugged soldier incites feelings a commander shouldn't feel. Original.
An Honored Vow (The Halfling Saga)
by Melissa BlairThis thrilling romantasy about king&’s Blade, Keera, and her epic quest to avenge her lover, save her people, and bring down a tyrant king is the final installment of Melissa Blair&’s highly acclaimed series. The Halfling Saga showcases BIPOC and queer representation, love, passion, betrayal, magic, and great battles of the sword and the soul.&“Your land is not the one you take; it is the one you die for.&” Keera has tried to keep her final promise to Brenna, the partner she was forced to kill to save a kingdom—but that promise has led to the most difficult struggles of her life. She&’s been at war with her worst self while battling King Damien for the freedom of the Halflings, and she&’s lost too many along the way. But when she finally breaks the last seal, unleashing the Fae magic that&’s been hidden away for hundreds of years, the conflict seems to be turning in the Halflings&’ favor. Meanwhile, Keera&’s discovery of a staggering secret about her lover and the kidnapping of one of her closest allies threatens to tip her back into darkness, but she has no time to rest. Opening the kingdom&’s magical seals has transformed Keera in ways even the wisest Fae elders could not have anticipated, and the return of an evil thought long vanquished throws their rescue plans into chaos. And with the kingdom&’s Halfling population suddenly posing a risk to the crown, the land is plunged into violence as the king begins a new blood purge. Keera and her allies must gather an army to meet Damien&’s forces in a final confrontation of epic—and tragic—proportions. The stunning conclusion of BookTok sensation Melissa Blair&’s epically romantic series will leave readers breathless as Keera fights for her land, her people, and the promise of a better world.
An Honourable Calling
by Allan BlakeneyAs Premier of Saskatchewan from 1971 to 1982, Allan Blakeney played a pivotal role in the shaping of modern Canada. In this engaging and candid political memoir, Blakeney reflects on his four decades of public service, offering first-hand insights on the introduction of government-sponsored medicare, the patriation of the Canadian Constitution, and new approaches to natural resource development. Blakeney provides not only a vibrant picture of the Canadian political landscape, but also vivid portraits of some of Canada's most fascinating political personalities including Pierre Trudeau, Jean Chrétien, René Lévesque, Tommy Douglas, Bill Davis, and Peter Lougheed. He supplies an insider's account of the controversial struggle between the federal and provincial governments as they attempted to reach a compromise in the creation of the Canadian Constitution. Relying on his career-long experience as a medicare advocate, including his work with Tommy Douglas, Blakeney comments on current public medicare issues such as how to finance health care, and the role, if any, of a parallel private system. An Honourable Calling is a thoughtful commentary on many of the central issues in Canadian politics from the last half of the twentieth century and offers perceptive insights into some of the challenges facing Canadians in the decades ahead.