The future of his people rested on secondborn son Sheik Hassan Kamal's mission: infiltrate Rahman Oil and confirm that the company was a front for the terrorist group suspected of kidnapping the crown prince of Montebello. But his contacts had left out one important fact. The company CEO was a woman—the stunningly beautiful, seemingly innocent Elena Rahman. Courting Elena was the safest way to learn corporate secrets. But as passion between them raged, instant and hot, Hassan fought a losing battle against falling for the daughter of his country's deadly enemy....

Jass O'Reilly doesn't trust ex-agent Tarik Kadir. A bedouin from an ancient tribe, the dark and brooding Tarik isn't who the lovely CIA agent wants by her side as she tracks down rogue nuclear weapons.

A curious figure stalks the pages of a distinct subset of mass-market romance novels, aptly called “desert romances.” Animalistic yet sensitive, dark and attractive, the desert prince or sheikh emanates manliness and raw, sexual power. In the years since September 11, 2001, the sheikh character has steadily risen in popularity in romance novels, even while depictions of Arab masculinity as backward and violent in nature have dominated the cultural landscape. An Imperialist Love Story contributes to the broader conversation about the legacy of orientalist representations of Arabs in Western popular culture. Combining close readings of novels, discursive analysis of blogs and forums, and interviews with authors, Jarmakani explores popular investments in the war on terror by examining the collisions between fantasy and reality in desert romances. Focusing on issues of security, freedom, and liberal multiculturalism, she foregrounds the role that desire plays in contemporary formations of U.S. imperialism. Drawing on transnational feminist theory and cultural studies, An Imperialist Love Story offers a radical reinterpretation of the war on terror, demonstrating romance to be a powerful framework for understanding how it works, and how it perseveres.

The Secret Agent: Ultimate Spy Collection brings together an unparalleled assembly of espionage narratives from the pens of some of the most prolific authors in the genre. This extensive anthology spans a wide array of styles, from the classic intrigue of Arthur Conan Doyle to the adventurous tales of John Buchan, and the psychological complexity of Joseph Conrad. Comprising a diverse suite of literary approaches, this collection offers readers a panoramic view of the evolution and thematic depth of spy fiction, from the suspenseful and the fantastical to the deeply introspective, reflecting the variegated scope of human intelligence and duplicity. The authors contributing to this colossal anthology are not only pioneers in the spy and adventure genres but have also been influential voices in shaping the literary landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through their collective works, this collection aligns with and contributes to a variety of historical, cultural, and literary movements, offering insights into the zeitgeist of their times. Distinct in their narrative voices, these authors together weave a rich tapestry that explores the nuances of espionage, loyalty, and moral ambiguity, enriching the readers understanding of the complexities involved in the world of international intrigue and covert operations. For enthusiasts of spy fiction, The Secret Agent: Ultimate Spy Collection is an indispensable tome, offering an unrivalled opportunity to explore the domain of espionage across different periods and perspectives. Readers are invited to delve into this comprehensive volume not only for its entertainment value but for its scholarly merit as well; providing insights into the evolution of spy fiction as a genre. This anthology stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of the spy narrative, engaging with themes of subterfuge, geopolitical stakes, and the perennial question of what it means to lead a double life. In navigating the shadows with these master storytellers, readers will find themselves on a thrilling journey through the annals of literary espionage.

Since the 1970s, romance novels have surpassed all other genres in terms of popularity in the United States, accounting for half of all mass market paperbacks sold and driving the digital publishing revolution. Romance Fiction and American Culture brings together scholars from the humanities, social sciences, and publishing to explore American romance fiction from the late eighteenth to the early twenty-first century. Essays on interracial, inspirational, and LGBTQ romance attend to the diversity of the genre, while new areas of inquiry are suggested in contextual and interdisciplinary examinations of romance authorship, readership, and publishing history, of pleasure and respectability in African American romance fiction, and of the dynamic tension between the genre and second wave feminism. As it situates romance fiction among other instances of American love culture, from Civil War diaries to Bob Dylan’s Blood on the Tracks, Romance Fiction and American Culture confirms the complexity and enduring importance of this most contested of genres.