The Rural Gothic in American Popular Culture


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The Rural Gothic in American Popular Culture argues that complex and often negative initial responses of early European settlers continue to influence American horror and gothic narratives to this day. The book undertakes a detailed analysis of key literary and filmic texts situated within consideration of specific contexts.




Day Million


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All About the Bear


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Welcome to Grizzly Cove, where the sheriff has more than the peace to protect. The proprietor of the new bakery in town is clueless about the dual nature of her nearest neighbors, but not for long. It’ll be up to Sheriff Brody to clue her in and convince her to stay calm—and in his bed—for the next fifty years or so. Yeah, that might be enough. Then again, maybe he’ll keep her forever.




The Greek's Baby Bargain


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Emma is desperate. She needs money and she needs it fast. Banks have turned her down so her only option is her billionaire ex-husband. What she's not prepared for are his terms he will demand. Dimitri sees his wife for the first time in three years and is furious that she still has the ability to make his body ache to possess her. When she asks prettily for him to co-sign on her loan, he refuses. Instead, he'll give her the money. In return, she will share his bed and bear him a child. What neither anticipates is that the love they'd previously shared will ignite once again and throw them into the flames of passion. The heat of their desire is too strong for them to deny.




Dare to Desire


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He knows how to score …on the field and in the bedroom. But Alex Dare isn’t prepared for the injury that sidelines him into early retirement. Still, if it means working closely with the one woman who ever meant more to him than a one night stand, he’s all on board. But there is no amount of wealth or charm that could persuade social worker, Madison Evans, back into Alex's bed. Good thing Alex loves a challenge. But soon seducing Madison becomes more than just a goal, it just might define his future.




True You


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With candor and courage, world class entertainer Janet Jackson shares her painful journey to loving herself. She pulls us behind the velvet rope into her unforgettable career, sharing lessons she has learned and revealing the fitness secrets and lifestyle-changing tips she has adopted from her trainer.




Alpha Billionaires


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Enjoy this bad boy billionaire romance collection. Don't Miss This one-of-a-kind collection that includes three full-length-novels. All of the novels feature protective alpha males that fight for the women of their dreams. No matter if billionaire CEO or just your ordinary guy next door - each of these irresistible hotties will keep you begging for more! Book one: Thankful: A BDSM Secret Baby Romance James is the cure for my dead-end se* life. He’s been after me since learning I am miserable with Terry, my dim-witted boyfriend. I try to do the right thing and refuse James until I’m single. However, breaking up with Terry goes to hell fast when he gets violent. Out of the blue, James defends me from Terry and we getaway. That night, he gives me a taste of everything in se* that I’ve been missing. Naturally, I run away with him. Goodbye, Terry; hello, James. But James has a secret of his own: all the money he earns doesn’t come from a usual occupation. I could deal with the fact that he’s a professional jewel thief—but his crew scares me. Book two: Nobody's Girl: A Billionaire Romance Novel I was left by everyone...my mom, my dad...and my step-father. He promises he will never leave me, and god help me, I believe him. Ivo Zacca... my husband He's gorgeous... not, that's not the right word. He's beautiful - in every way, his face, his body, his mind...His kindness. Nobody that beautiful should be that sweet.Sweet but an animal in bed, god... He thinks I married him for convenience, to get away from my asshole of a step-father. I'll let him think that, because then maybe it won't be so painful for him when they tear me away from him, when they come for me...When they kill me.I'll never let you know, Ivo, how happy you have made me, how much I love you... Because fairy tales always end... Book three: His Brother's Wife: A Billionaire Romance I'm going to take Amalia for her very first time. Hell, I might even fall in love with her for My very first time. I know it from the moment I first lay eyes on her seductive curves. There's only one problem. That moment happens to be when she is walking down the aisle to marry my hateful half-brother Jackson. I'm his illegitimate half-brother, the black sheep playboy of the family. I'm used to doing what I want. And now what I want to do is Amalia. To have my way with her while she submits to my every command. But her father has sold her off to Jackson as part of a business deal. Fulfilling our desires could mean she's disowned and Jackson's wrath could destroy both of us. He'd better be ready for the fight of his life because I'm going to take what I want, which is Amalia over my knee and then on her own knees for me. And I know from the look in her sultry eyes that she wants to give me what I want, no matter the cost. Keywords: Billionaire romance, bad boy, new adult, instalove, age gap romance, alpha male, new adult romance, steamy romance, age gap romance older man younger woman, sweet romance, romantic novels, love, action, adventure, sexually romantic books, hot, alpha hero, contemporary romance, guaranteed HEA, no cliffhangers, sweet romance, love books, love stories.




How to Unspoil Your Child Fast


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You don't have to say yes to prove that you love them. "Describes helpful, pertinent, and loving ways to correct spoiled behavior before it becomes a serious problem." -ParentWorld Nearly 95% of parents feel like they are overindulging their children, but feel powerless to stopping themselves. How to Unspoil Your Child Fast offers a straightforward and practical solution to fixing and preventing the problems of spoiling your children and offers concrete tips, simple strategies, and easy action steps for reversing the effects almost immediately. Feel more confident, competent, and parent more consistently while instilling character and self-reliance in your children today. What parents are saying: "Wonderful, trenchant, and desperately needed." "Short, sweet and to the point for those of us who don't have time to waste." "Truly sensible and useful." "Although my daughters like being doted on, they think I parent better...when I utilize many of Dr. Bromfield's suggestions. I highly recommend this book." "A snappy read, so you can't claim you don't have time. And the method's simple, so you can't pretend you aren't qualified to use it." -Newsday