Elite Women

In Erotic Exchanges, Nina Kushner reveals the complex world of elite prostitution in 18th-century Paris by focusing on the professional mistresses who dominated it. In this demimonde, these dames entretenues exchanged sex, company, and sometimes even love for being "kept". Most of these women entered the profession unwillingly, either because they were desperate and could find no other means of support or because they were sold by family members to brothels or to particular men.

In Sister Style, Nadia E. Brown and Danielle Casarez Lemi argue that Black women's political experience and the way that voters evaluate them is shaped overtly by their skin tone and hair texture, with hair being a particular point of scrutiny....

Mason Rowland is a sexy powerful werewolf. He’s also part of an elite military unit. He’s at peace with his wolf and he lets his animal out to run without controls. Holly O’Neil doesn't like shifters. Not even a little bit. When these two meet at a local hangout, it’s not love at first sight. At least not for her. She knows what he is and she’s not interested in anything he has to offer—no matter how hot he is. So she does exactly what her instincts tell her to do. She shuts him down. Hard. But an unexpected opportunity to come to her rescue turns him into a hero. Twice. The ...

This book showcases the journeys of women who have chosen to lead a virtuous life by sharing how their relationship with God has transformed them. Christian writing aims to help others for Jesus's sake, whether it's done privately or publicly. Hearing God's voice is simpler than one might imagine, and it can happen without our awareness. God speaks to us in many ways, such as through an impression in our spirit, a passage of Scripture, or a prophetic dream. We were created to commune with God, and He wants us to draw near to Him to understand His will for our lives and know His heart. To be...

A COLLECTION of Three Novellas from the DIRTY ELITE ACADEMY series. HATE ME NOT - a spicy age-gap romance between a teacher and her student. KISS ME AGAIN - a steamy friends-to-lovers romance with mutual pining and forced proximity. HIT ME BACK - a spicy enemies-to-lovers second chance romance. About the series: They call it the 'Dirty' Elite Academy for a reason: too many naughty, inappropriate things happen in this place, especially for one school. Relationships between step-siblings? Of course! A one-night stand between a student and her professor? You bet! Every desire comes true in the...

Bridal shop owner Mikayla Martin has witnessed a murder - and got an up-close-and-personal look at the killer. What's worse: She knows she knows him. But the police, after doing an alibi check, don't believe her. It's up to Mikayla to prove them wrong…and do whatever it takes to solve the murder by herself. Elite Ops agent Nikolai Steele, code name Renegade, is asked to pay an old comrade a favor. This friend swears he's no killer - and Nik believes him - even though he's been mistaken as one by Mikayla. So Nik goes to set her straight…but the moment he lays eyes on the fiery and determined beauty, he knows he's in too deep.

You didn’t “accidentally” end up in the friend zone. You walked into it. And, you can walk right back out. If you're tired of being the guy she leans on but never craves… the one who gets late-night texts about other guys, but never gets the date… this book is your wake-up call. From Buddy to Boyfriend is a bold, no-BS guide to escaping the friend zone for good, and becoming the confident, magnetic, and emotionally grounded man women actually want to date. Using a powerful mix of hypnosis, NLP (neurolinguistic programming), and insights from psychology research, this book ...

Fans of New York Times best seller The Nanny Diaries will rejoice in this wickedly hilarious novel, which acclaimed author Katharine Weber says is "much funnier and darker". Optioned for a major motion picture starring Catherine Zeta-Jones, The Ivy Chronicles skewers the twisted priorities of America's well-heeled elite.

Avaline Hall is no ordinary girl. She's a student at Blythewood Academy, an elite boarding school that trains young women to defend human society from the shadowy forces that live among us. After the devastating events of her first year at Blythewood, Ava is eager to reunite with her friends - and with Raven, the compelling but elusive winged boy who makes her pulse race. She soon discovers, though, that the sinister Judicus van Drood hasn't finished wreaking havoc on Blythewood.

Julia, a hip, downtown salesgirl at Pelham's jewelry store, finds her social life turned on its head when she is asked to deliver a necklace to the store's young heiress, Lell Pelham, on Lell's wedding day. Beguiled by Julia's earnest cluelessness and her vintage-chic vibe, Lell and her gang adopt Julia, and "Eliza Doolittle" her into passing as the heiress to a family fortune, just for a laugh.

It was supposed to be simple. All Navy SEAL Nathan Malone had to do was rescue three young girls from a Colombian drug cartel, then allow himself to be captured just long enough to draw out a government spy. That was before his mission went disastrously wrong… and before his wife, Bella, was told that Nathan was never coming home. Bella’s mourned her husband’s death for three long years, having no idea that he was still alive....

"AN OFTEN-GRIPPING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER ABOUT AN EXECUTIVE WHO SELLS HER SOUL IN HER QUEST FOR SUCCESS." — KIRKUS REVIEWS "SHALNEVA UNFOLDS HER STORY OF CLAUDIA'S SOLITARY ENDEAVORS ("STARING AT A SCREEN LATE AT NIGHT, WAITING FOR A MESSAGE, FROM SOMEONE, ANYONE, DESPERATE TO SAY SOMETHING, WATCH ANOTHER SOUL RESPOND") WITH A GOOD DEAL OF NARRATIVE SKILL, DOVETAILING THE CHARACTER'S LATER PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL UNHAPPINESS WITH AN INTRIGUING PLOT..." — KIRKUS REVIEWSGilded life of top London banker Claudia Moreau is rocked to its foundations when two strangers unexpectedly cross ...

Welcome to "Petals of Peace: Nurturing Self-Love through Poetry." Crafted with care and compassion by Diane Shirewood. This collection of over fifty healing poems invites you on an intimate voyage through life's intricate tapestry. Each poem, a piece of life frozen in verse, offers wisdom found in silent moments and strength harvested from vulnerability. Together, they portray the undying resilience within us and the profound beauty that arises from our collective experiences. From quiet affirmations of self-acceptance to bold proclamations of self-love, each line in this anthology is a ...

Micah Sloane knows almost everything there is to know about Risa Clay, including the vicious betrayal she endured years ago and the distrust she’s harbored ever since. The only way for the Elite Ops agent to uncover an assassin - and banish the ghosts of his own dark past - is to use Risa as bait. But nothing has prepared him for her disarming blend of innocence and sensuality, or for his overwhelming need to protect her.… Risa has spent six years rebuilding her life. And now, to save it, she must pose as Micah’s lover and draw a killer into the open.

Kim, aka Tempest, an asset that specializes in close combat and medium ranged kills, is assigned to the think tank dubbed the cave when not out on solo missions. After unexpectedly crossing paths with the Marine Raiders, Kim determined that she and three of her sorority sisters would mission plan for the elite forces from all branches, forming the Alpha Angels unit. The then lead of the Raiders Victor, aka Titan, tasked himself to assist the Angels, and Kim was granted the Raiders to assist and plan for. In selecting the new team, she chose Matthew, aka Gabriel, as the lead who she would be...

Janet, aka Fury, an asset that specializes in sniping and explosives and is tasked to teach execution tactics at the FBI, is one of four women assigned to the Alpha Angels who will serve with the elite units. Having crossed paths with Army Ranger David, aka Cyclone, she chose the Rangers to assist and plan for. After retirement, as they transitioned to civilian life, the Alpha Angels were sanctioned to become the Alpha Sorority: Angels chapter, or ASAs. In an effort to fill the silence left in the wake of disconnecting from their men, they went to manage the unfinished family business and ...

Katy, aka Hellcat, an asset that specializes in close combat and briefs those in the White House when situations arise, is one of four women assigned to the Alpha Angels who will serve with the elite units. Having often crossed paths with their commander, Katy chose the Combat Controllers to assist and plan for, and is given the authority of final approval for mission the Angels put forth. During a multi-unit task with Katy in position as the Angel in Charge, Eric, aka Marine Raider Raphael, went rogue to locate a missing child, and, in rescuing him, captured her. After retirement, as they ...

Alice, a.k.a. Glitter, trained in close combat, stealth kills, and certain martial disciplines so that she was never again a victim. She had an innate affinity for chemistry, and was responsible for a special blend of truth that was used when time was of the essence. She preferred targets that victimized those who could not defend themselves, and she was never inclined to let them live to see justice, meting vengeance for the victims she knew needed to know justice was served rather than trust it would be. When invited to join the Alpha Angels, she was disinclined understanding what it ...

A COLLECTION of Three Novellas from the DIRTY ELITE ACADEMY series. Hold Me Tight - a steamy insta-everything best friends to lovers high school romance. Make Me Believe - a spicy bad boy stepbrother romance novella with mutual pining and incredible chemistry. Take Me Gently - a steamy age gap romance between a professor and his student. Each story has a beautiful Happily Ever After. About the series: They call it the 'Dirty' Elite Academy for a reason: too many naughty, inappropriate things happen in this place, especially for one school. Relationships between step-siblings? Of course! A ...

Emerging from an underground prison was only the beginning to finding freedom. Edith and Benjamin have longed for the fresh air and independence of the Above, but now that they’ve reached it, they discover a world where the women’s rights movement never occurred and the 19th amendment doesn’t exist. Vivian, a conspiracy theorist who has a strong online following, has tried to warn the public of the Elite and the secret underground society buried beneath Cades Cove, part of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park in Tennessee. Along with her team and a surprising co-leader, she strives ...