The first novel in the seductive and scandalous New York Times bestselling series that has enthralled millions. Abby King has a secret fantasy... New York knows Nathaniel West as the brilliant and handsome CEO of West Industries, but Abby knows he’s more: a sexy and skilled dominant who is looking for a new submissive. Yearning to experience a world of pleasure beyond her simple life as a librarian, Abby offers herself to Nathaniel to fulfill her most hidden desires. After only one weekend with the Master, Abby knows she needs more, and fully submits to Nathaniel’s terms. But despite the pleasure he takes in Abby’s willing spirit, the Nathaniel hidden behind the rules remains cold and distant. As Abby falls deeper into his tantalizing world of power and passion, she fears that Nathaniel’s heart may be beyond her reach—and that her own might be beyond saving...

Lori must prepare herself for the flogging of her life. Lori has been keeping a secret from her friends. She's being taught the lifestyle by a Swedish Dom, Jaska. Soon it'll be time for him to let her go, but there's one issue. She's fallen in love with him and he doesn't know it. With two secrets on her mind, plus knowing her relationship with Jaska will soon end, Lori isn't sure what to do. Their play enthrals her, and she's found it's the only thing that makes her feel alive. She has one last scene she'd like to act out with him—and that's a good and painful thrashing with a tawse. Jaska collects her and whisks her away to his home. His dungeon is a place Lori feels immediately at ease in, and when she spies the flogging horse, she knows she has to climb aboard. And when she does, she discovers that what she's experienced with him up until that point is eclipsed by pleasure and pain so great she doesn't even know her own name...

Good men doing evil things, and the women who love them. This boxed set contains the first four books in the bestselling Russian Mafia/BDSM Romance Submissive’s Wish series. Ivan’s Captive Submissive When Gia Lopez signs up for the Submissive's Wish Charity Auction she has no idea that she's about to be bought by a Russian Dom who will do anything to make her fantasies come true. Including staging an elaborate kidnapping that Gia believes is real. Ivan is instantly drawn to Gia and he wants to be the best Master she's ever had. As he spends time with Gia he begins to have intense feelings for the strong, independent, and sexy American woman. He's only won a week of her service but wishes to keep her forever. Unaware of Ivan’s true feelings, Gia fights her growing emotional attachment to him. However, Ivan sets a plan into motion that will push Gia to all of her limits and take her on a global journey of self-discovery, extreme pleasure, and love. Dimitri’s Forbidden Submissive As the daughter of an outlaw biker, Rya DeLuca is used to living a wild life, but nothing could prepare her for the danger of falling in love with Dimitri Novikov. To Rya he's a warm, loving, sexy as hell Dom who gives her exactly the kind of bondage and discipline she craves in the bedroom, but to the rest of the world Dimitri is a feared man, a cold blooded, heartless killer who is at the top of the Russian Mafia food chain. While her hard and Dominant Master is her perfect match in every way that matters, their love can never last longer than a few days at most. Every moment Rya spends with Dimitri puts her life in jeopardy from rival gangs and Dimitri’s own family. Alexandr’s Cherished Submissive 7 years ago From the moment Alexandr Novikov met the young auburn haired woman bartending at her uncle’s pub in Ireland, he’d been fascinated by her delicate beauty and fiery spirit. Unfortunately, he is in no position to offer her the kind of safe, normal life she deserves so he attempts to put her from his mind for her own good. Something easier said then done when a deal is struck between the Novikov Bratva and the Irish Cleary Gang, an arrangement that includes Alex and his men being on twenty-four hour bodyguard duty with the object of his forbidden desires. There are outside forces that will do anything to keep them apart, and Jessica will have to make a desperate choice that will change their lives forever. Alexandr’s Reluctant Submissive Having believed for five years that his wife and daughter are dead, Alexandr Novikov’s world changes forever when he discovers not only are they alive, but the vile person who tore his family apart was none other than his father, Jorg. Determined to make up for lost time, Alex sets about winning the hearts and trust of his wife and daughter, and healing the emotional damage done to Jessica by their forced separation. Easier said than done when jealousy rears its ugly head, and Jessica struggles to deal with all the women Alex was intimate with after her supposed death. Only as equals will they find courage enough to face the days ahead. Especially since Jorg isn’t done meddling with their lives…and his latest actions will have deadly consequences for generations to come.

In this, the third in the ""Uniquely"" Series, Ms. Rika turns her attention to the role of the dominant in long-term, committed, service-oriented dynamics. Rika guides you in the creation and continued adaptation of a unique definition of submission that will work for you in your relationships. Dominants of all experience levels will find Rika's approach adaptable and enlightening. Submissives will gain a new understanding of the dominant perspective - and will be prepared to serve better because of it! If you're looking to establish a stronger, more fulfilling power dynamic that's based in reality, common sense, and practicality, learn how to put Ms. Rika's Dominant-Centric approach to work in your relationship. Read, ""Uniquely Dominant""!

This powerful and on-time book is for single and married Christian women alike! Find out the power of submission in this detailed, thought-provoking read. In our culture today, the word "submission" is misunderstood, and because of this, many Christian households shun the idea of a wife submitting to her husband. As a result, God has been cut out of many marriages and Christian marriages are failing at the same rate as worldly marriages. In this powerful book, you will learn: •The differences between passiveness and submissiveness- The truth will shock you! •Why Satan hates submission. •The power and effectiveness of true submission. •How to submit to your husband, whether he's godly or ungodly. •When you are not required to submit. •The signs of a controlling man and how to avoid him. •How controlling men use money, scriptures and sex to manipulate and control their wives. •How the Jezebel spirit uses our fear of submission to establish itself as the governing authority over our households. •Signs and behaviors of the Jezebel spirit and how to rid your home of it. If you're single, this book will help to prepare you to be the wife God has designed you to be and help you avoid the many narcissistic devils that Satan has sent out to entrap you. If you're married, this book will help you to become the wife God has designed you to be and to change the temperature of your marriage from lukewarm to blessed.

This international symposium contains 18 papers contributed by primatologists from both Japan and the United States. In them are many definitions of problems as well as techniques and methods for investigating and understanding nonhuman primate behavior.

First published in 1990. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.