Whipped

In the steamy tradition of Zane, Eros brings you Whipped: The Beginning, an erotic tale of seduction and bliss. Is finding the pleasure you want, the way you always wanted it, worth the risk of losing everything you have? It is for Paul and Joyce Ware, a naïve couple who find themselves in the middle of a sexual revolution they never dreamed possible. The Ware family has a long list of temptations, and as chilling secrets tumble forth from their lives, the aftermath leads toward a climax that can threaten not only their marriage but the lives of their children as well. Welcome to Whipped: The Beginning and once you begin to turn the pages, your sex life will never be the same. Gratification guaranteed!

Canadians often see politicians as little more than trained seals who vote on command and repeat robotic talking points. Politicians are torn by dilemmas of loyalty to party versus loyalty to voters. Whipped examines the hidden ways that political parties exert control over elected members of legislatures. Drawing on extensive interviews with politicians and staffers across Canada, award-winning author Alex Marland explains why Members of Parliament and provincial legislators toe the party line, and shows how party discipline has expanded into message discipline. This book exposes how democracy works in our age of instant communication and political polarization. Whipped is a must-read for anyone interested in the real world of Canadian politics.

There wasn't much I wanted out of life but having my bakery succeed, being able to continue doing what I loved to do, and finding a woman who could make me feel whole.And then the moment she walked into my bakery, I knew there would be no other for me.For months, I watched her sit at that little table in the corner and read. For months, I thought of a million different things I wanted to say to her.I might not have stalked her, but I sure as hell wanted to. I thought about it. Finding more out about Zara, and all the things I wanted to do to her, had become an obsession. Zara was gorgeous and curvy ... exactly the type of woman I fantasized about having by my side.But finding the courage to man up and go after what I wanted-her-was harder than I thought. I guess when you find the perfect person for you, the idea of being rejected could turn anyone into a coward.Until one day I wasn't willing to let her walk by without me saying something to her. I couldn't stay away. I wanted more.Whipped, that's what I was, but only for Zara.

Who helps Cupid fall in love? Libby Cassanova is the last in a long line of matchmakers. After years of hard work, her grandmother has finally handed her control of an empire built by generations of Cassanova women. When the secret that Libby was dumped by her fiancé comes to light, she must act fast to salvage her reputation. There is nothing she wouldn't do to keep the truth of her failed relationship from toppling her future, and that includes pretending to date a woman if it makes her story more believable.Reagan Soto is a struggling artist offered a chance at easy money by pretending to be Libby's girlfriend. Upon meeting the tightly wound thirty-something, Reagan is immediately intrigued by what lies beneath all the polish and barely held-together facade. As Libby and Reagan play at being in love, the line between fantasy and reality quickly blurs. Can Libby get over her fear of getting hurt and see that her perfect match is right under her nose. . . even if she never expected it to be another woman?Get struck with Cupid's arrow and fall in love with this steamy, slow-burn, lesbian romance today!

This classic manifesto is “a foundational text for anyone hoping to understand transgender politics and culture in the U.S. today.” (NPR) *Named as one of 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of All Time by Ms. Magazine* In Whipping Girl, biologist and trans activist Julia Serano shares her experiences and insights—both pre- and post-transition—to reveal the ways in which fear, suspicion, and dismissiveness toward femininity shape our attitudes toward trans women, as well as gender and sexuality as a whole. Serano's well-honed arguments and pioneering advocacy stem from her ability to bridge the gap between the often-disparate biological and social perspectives on gender. In this provocative manifesto, she exposes how deep-rooted the cultural belief is that femininity is frivolous, weak, and passive. In addition to debunking popular misconceptions about being transgender, Serano makes the case that today's feminists and transgender activists must work to embrace and empower femininity—in all of its wondrous forms.

In the seventh Arthur Beauchamp novel, a Russian dominatrix videos her session with a top federal cabinet minister. The video gets into the hands of Beauchamp's wife, leader of the Green Party, and when it is leaked, Beauchamp must defend her against a massive lawsuit.

When law school rivals are forced together, fierce competitors go from enemies to something even more intense in this steamy slow burn. Ari Vidal is starting her dream job as a prosecutor in Miami. After three years of competing with Sloane Medina in law school, she's ready to shine on her own. When Sloane unexpectedly starts working at the same office, Ari's plans are shattered, and she discovers old rivalries die hard. Sloane expected to be working at a prestigious Manhattan law firm, but she's trapped in Miami instead. As if things couldn't get any worse, Ari, who insists on constantly competing with her, is back in her orbit. Thrown together, the women find themselves back at each other's throats. But, despite their best efforts to remain enemies, their relationship changes when they start to see beyond each other's icy exteriors. Passions burn hot enough to melt glaciers in this addictive clash between two strong women who have more in common than they realize. The only question is . . . can they get out of their own way?

Ryden was recently commissioned to create the set and costume design for a new production of Whipped Cream, put on by the American Ballet Theatre with choreography by Alexei Ratmansky. Whipped Cream is based on Schlagobers, a two-act ballet with libretto and score by Richard Strauss that was first performed at the Vienna State Opera in 1924. Premiered the MET new york, this ballet is already consider as a new classic masterpiece which would continue to be perform year after year. In partneship with Mark ryden and the crew of ABT, this book tells the story of this artistic journey. « A fantastical ballet of candyland delights » LA Times « A Sweetly Disturbing Confection » The New York Times « A Glutton's Fantasia" The Wall Street Journal