A Deal With Fate is an intense, slow-burn romance about power, passion, and an unexpected twist of fate. Sarah is the sharp, determined secretary of Logan, a powerful CEO with a reputation for being demanding and difficult. From the moment they meet, the tension between them is electric. Sarah refuses to back down, and Logan can't help but notice her strength. But when one impulsive night changes everything, Sarah finds herself facing an unexpected surprise—she's pregnant. Caught off guard, Logan proposes a shocking solution: a marriage of convenience. What starts as a practical arrangement soon becomes a heated battle of wills as they are forced to live together and confront their undeniable chemistry. As their walls begin to crumble, passion flares, and a deeper connection grows. But can a relationship built on convenience ever turn into true love? Fans of steamy contemporary romance, enemies-to-lovers, and second chances will be captivated by A Deal With Fate. Dive into this heart-racing love story, where heated arguments and tender moments collide, and discover if Sarah and Logan can transform their deal into a lasting romance.

Silent Fury Doroty is a master of combat, known for her silence and ferocity as the deadly enforcer of Sukeban, a powerful underground group. Raised to solve problems with her fists, Doroty has never questioned her brutal methods—until she crosses paths with Lucas. Lucas, the easygoing owner of a comic book store, is everything Doroty isn't: calm, collected, and obsessed with superhero stories instead of real-life battles. When Doroty hides in his shop after a dangerous chase, their worlds collide. For the first time, she starts to wonder if life could offer her more than violence and vengeance. But their connection comes with a price. The enemies of Sukeban are circling, and Lucas is in the crosshairs. As threats close in on them both, Doroty must fight like never before—not just to protect her sisters in arms but to keep Lucas, the one person who makes her feel human, alive. Silent Fury is a fast-paced romantic thriller that blends intense action with heart-pounding emotion. Will Doroty break free from her violent past, or will the cost of love be more than she can bear?

Lethal Attractions In the gritty underbelly of the city, where danger lurks around every corner, Valentine reigns as one of the formidable leaders of the Sukeban gang. A master of manipulation and a woman of lethal prowess, Valentine is both captivating and deadly. When attractive widower and bank manager Cohen is drawn into her world through his best friend, Alec, he finds himself caught in a whirlwind of passion and peril. As Cohen navigates this treacherous landscape, he is unprepared for the chaos that Valentine brings into his life. With political plots spiraling out of control and death threats hanging over the heads of the Sukeban women, their forbidden romance ignites a fire he never expected. Can love survive in a world where every decision is a gamble, and trust is a rare commodity? "Lethal Attractions" is a thrilling tale of love, loyalty, and the lengths one will go to protect those they care about. Perfect for fans of dark romance and crime fiction, this gripping novel will keep you on the edge of your seat, turning pages late into the night. Dive into "Lethal Attractions" today and discover a world where passion meets danger, and nothing is as it seems.

This study explores the dynamics of violence within John's Gospel, focusing on the portrayal of the character of Jesus. It offers an understanding of the Johannine Jesus that counters the traditional model of a serene figure who maintains sovereign control over his environment. Establishing the prevalence of material indicating opposition to Jesus, it argues that his experience and perception of victimization are key to his identity. Furthermore, it is suggested that Jesus colludes with his victimizers, raising the issue of who is responsible for his betrayal and death. Drawing on the disciplines of victimology, literary criticism and liberation theology, the work comprises targeted exegesis of substantial portions of the Gospel, revealing the prominence of the theme of violence and raising a number of christological questions.

The Commander's Weakness: A Gripping Tale of Love, Loss, and Revenge in a World of Secrets Kimberly thought she had a normal life—until everything shattered. Raised by undercover agents working for a secret government organization, her world is flipped upside down when an ambush takes her mother's life and her father vanishes without a trace. In the aftermath, Kimberly is thrust into the highly secured Military Zone, a mysterious and dangerous place created to protect the children of secret agents. Under the command of the cold and ruthless Commander First, Kimberly quickly learns that survival in this world requires obedience, strength, and a resolve like no other. But as she navigates this new life, questions linger: What drove this hardened young commander to power? And why is he feared by so many? Driven by vengeance and hardened by loss, Commander First had long believed he was invincible—until one fateful encounter changed everything. Kimberly's arrival stirs emotions he thought he'd buried forever, unveiling a vulnerability with a name and a face: Kimberly. In a world where trust is a luxury and enemies are lurking everywhere, The Commander's Weakness tells the thrilling story of two lives intertwined by fate, forced to confront their deepest fears and desires. Will they rise above their pasts, or will their weaknesses become their downfall? This page-turning novel is perfect for fans of military romance, action-packed thrillers, and stories of unexpected love set against the backdrop of a secretive world where danger lurks around every corner. Discover The Commander's Weakness—a gripping blend of intrigue, passion, and the fight for survival.

Wild Hearts Collide is a sizzling enemies-to-lovers romance packed with raw passion, intense chemistry, and heart-pounding suspense. Playboy, a mysterious and tattooed biker, hides a dark past behind his sarcastic charm and carefree grin. Once known as Aaron, he traded in his former life for the brotherhood of the Savage Motorcycle Club—until his family's business becomes a target. Jaquieli, the fierce and driven vice president of Wilton Transport, has spent years building her career. When Aaron suddenly reappears, demanding control and stirring up trouble, sparks fly. Their first meeting is explosive, and neither is willing to back down. But with an unknown enemy threatening everything they care about, these two fiery personalities must put their differences aside. What begins as a battle of wills quickly turns into something deeper, as danger forces them into each other's arms. Torn between loyalty and desire, can they work together to protect what matters most, or will their wild hearts tear them apart? For readers who love steamy, high-stakes romances with bad boy bikers and strong heroines, Wild Hearts Collide delivers the perfect mix of passion, suspense, and heart.

In 1127 Charles the Good, count of Flanders, was surrounded by assassins while at prayer and killed by a sword blow to the forehead. His murder upset the fragile balance of power between England, France, and the Holy Roman Empire, giving rise to a bloody civil war while impacting the commercial life of medieval Europe. The eyewitness account by the Flemish cleric Galbert of Bruges of the assassination and the struggle for power that ensued is the only journal to have survived from twelfth century Europe. This new translation by medieval studies expert Jeff Rider greatly improves upon all previous versions, substantially advancing scholarship on the Middle Ages while granting new life and immediacy to Galbert’s well informed and courageously candid narrative.

Betrayal underlies all psychic trauma, whether sexual abuse or profound neglect, violence or treachery, extramarital affair or embezzlement. When we betray others, we violate their confidence in us. When others betray us, they pierce the veil of our innocent reliance. Betraying and feeling betrayed are ubiquitous to the scenarios of trauma and yet surprisingly neglected as a topic of specific attention by psychoanalysis. This book fills this gap. The first part deals with developmental aspects and notes that while the experience of betrayal might be ubiquitous in childhood, its lack of recognition by the parents is what leads to fixation upon it. Attention is also given to Oedipally-indulged and seduced children who feel betrayed later in the course of their development. Feelings of betrayal during early adolescence are also discussed. This section of the book closes with an account of situations where our bodies betray us. The realms of body image betrayal, body self betrayal, and the body's ultimate betrayal via physical death are addressed.

This book is concerned with the three-way relationship between neoliberalism, women's education, and the spatialization of the state, and analyses this through an ethnography lens of women's education programs in India.