I straightened and bit back all the curses. “If I give you chocolate will you die?” Evander sobered. “No, but aren’t you funny.” This complete series contains 3 full length paranormal romance novels starring: Opening Danger, Hunting Danger and Burning Danger. This explosive and entertaining complete series by E.A. Shanniak is a thrilling adventure that you don’t want to miss out on. You’re sure to enjoy it if you love feisty, spunky heroines, badass fight scenes, thrilling new worlds and an epic slow-building romance. From inside Opening Danger: I wanted the quiet life - coffee on the front porch reading a good book - kind of life. And when it came to danger, or any type of confrontation, whether from former boyfriends or nasty pink faeries, I tried to avoid it. This time though? I couldn't escape it. I’m being dragged toward danger by a handsome, jerk of a werewolf who calls himself Evander. It doesn’t matter what I say to Evander, what I have or haven’t done, it only matters what I have in my possession – a key. And because this stupid hunk of metal, my death awaits me. In order to bring an end to this bullshit, I must convince Evander to help me. With his help, I can absolve my name. If not, then death for me is certain. Opening Danger is an enemy to lovers slow burn paranormal romance where sex is guaranteed in book 2 so don't hate me because you were warned. *** WARNING - this book contains scenes and foul language that some readers may find disturbing and/or triggering. ***

Lillian Hayes' fiance, Thomas Shelton, convinced the townsfolk to exchange their gold for his worthless bank notes. After he disappears with the gold, every eye turns to Lillian for answers. Even her cousin Carl insists she knows where the gold is. He is desperate to find it because he is deeply indebted to Kingston, small town criminal and owner of the local saloon. Carl will do anything to clear his debt; even torture Lillian for answers. Nick Brace is driving a herd of horses to town when he stumbles across Lillian, branded, strung up over a mineshaft, and left to die. He saves her, tends to her wounds, and teaches her to shoot to protect herself. But the danger isn't past. When Nick's horse-trading deal with Kingston goes bad, Lillian races to be the one to save him this time.

In the South after the Civil War, segregation--and race itself--was based on the idea that interracial sex posed a biological threat to the white race. In this groundbreaking book, Charles Robinson examines how white southerners enforced antimiscegenation laws. His findings challenge conventional wisdom, documenting a pattern of selective prosecutions under which interracial domestic relationships were punished even more harshly than transient sexual encounters.

This book explores the role of Venereal Disease in shaping perceptions of sexuality in twentieth-century Scotland, and in defining the response of the Modern State to patterns of sexual behaviour.

The relationship between criminal syndicates and politicians has a long history, including episodes even from the earliest years of America's colonies. But while organized crime may not get the headlines it once did in North America, the resurgence of such criminal activity in Latin America, and in some European nations, has grabbed the public's attention. In Dangerous Liaisons noted scholars describe and analyze the role of organized crime in the financing of politics in selected democracies in Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Mexico) and in Europe (Bulgaria and Italy). The book seeks to unravel the myths that have developed around crime in these locales, while providing facts and informing the debate on how organized crime corrupts democratic institutions, especially in relation to the funding of political parties and their activities. Among the subjects studied in detail are the role of organized crime in political finance through the lens of Argentina's presidential campaigns of 1999 and 2007; Brazil's elected officeholders and their role in corruption; the weakness of Colombia's democracy; the growing role of money in Costa Rica's politics; the destructive effects of drug money on Mexican institutions; the link between organized crime—narrowly and broadly understood—and political financing in Bulgaria; and crime and political finance in Italy. The work of the scholars corrects what volume editor Kevin Casas-Zamora calls "a glaring gap in the literature on the role of organized crime in the corruption of democratic institutions." That is, the funding of political parties and their activities—which in these cases are mostly election campaigns. The chapters not only present the evidence but also can be regarded as a call to action. Contributors include Leonardo Curzio (CISAN/UNAM), Donatella della Porta (European University Institute), Delia Ferreira Rubio (a member of the international boa

Dangerous Liaisons , written by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos and published in 1782, is a novel that has maintained its relevance due to its exploration of manipulation, power, and moral ambiguity. Set in the context of the French aristocracy, the book provides a stark examination of the social dynamics and ethical challenges of its time. Dangerous Liaisons is a critical examination of power dynamics, moral ambiguity, and the complex nature of human relationships. Laclos critiques the decadence and moral corruption of the French aristocracy, depicting a society where appearances are carefully maintained, and genuine emotions are often manipulated for personal gain. Through the actions of Merteuil and Valmont, the novel explores how sexuality can be used as a means of control, and it comments on the roles and perceptions of gender in these power struggles. Since its publication, Dangerous Liaisons has been recognized for its portrayal of manipulation and moral ambiguity. The novel's exploration of these themes has inspired various adaptations, including films, plays, and operas. Its characters, particularly the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont, have become enduring figures in discussions of literary depictions of deceit and power. The novel continues to resonate due to its realistic portrayal of the darker aspects of human behavior and its critique of social structures. By examining the consequences of manipulation and the pursuit of power, Dangerous Liaisons offers insights into the ethical dilemmas that continue to be relevant in modern society.

The Nazi regime in Germany was terrible enough without even accounting for the policy of collaboration. So what extra does collaboration say about Hitler and his plans for Europe? Peter Davies explores the mindset and political attitudes of Hitler and also many other controversial pro-Nazi leaders in Western Europe, Scandanavia, Central and Eastern Europe, and also beyond. Delving into four different "types" of collaboration: political, financial, the Holocaust, and collaboration at a social level, he asks some difficult questions. The story of collaboration is brought up to date, assessing both the legacy and its contemporary parallels.