'The Lab'ring Muses' is the first study to bring together a wide range of verse published by laboring-class authors between 1730 and 1830. The book examines a total of sixteen case studies that establish a specifically English tradition of laboring-class poetics.

Fated Mates meets Clash of the Titans! These Alpha men are marked by the gods, destined to protect their Muse... Welcome to Crystal City, California where the fate of mankind will be decided. But not even the Titans themselves can separate these sexy men from the Muses they were born to love and protect. Now you can experience the first 3 books of the Muse Chronicles at a super price! Set includes Lure of Obsession, Legend of Love & Breath of Passion... A sexy new paranormal series from best selling author Lisa Kessler featuring Greek gods, Lycan shifters, Navy SEALs, police detectives and more... "Another beautiful series from an unbelievable author. She gets me every time." #1 NYT Bestselling Author Sherrilyn Kenyon Finalist - 2017 Kathryn Hayes When Sparks Fly Contest - Best Paranormal Romance Reviewers Choice Best Fantasy Romance of 2016 - The Paranormal Romance Guild 2016 & 2017 Reviewers Choice Best Fantasy Romance Series - The Muse Chronicles - Paranormal Romance Guild Top 10 - Best Romance of 2016 in the Preditors & Editors readers poll Lure of Obsession - Melanie Jacoby is the human vessel for the Muse of Tragic Poetry, but she isn't prepared for the tragedy of finding her roommate dead at the bottom of the stairs. Nate Malone is the detective assigned to the case, but as the evidence points to an accidental fall, the visions begin. He sees a killer in a gold Kronos mask. Mel is the next target, but Nate's determination to protect her is almost as strong as his desire for her. And tragedy isn't part of his plan. ~~~~~~~~ Legend of Love Callie O'Connor's life has never been the same since the Muse of Epic Poetry came alive inside of her. Now she's on the other side of the country, working as civilian psychologist for the Navy. Her newest patient, Hunter Armstrong, is a Navy SEAL. Driven, confident, and dangerous, and he plans to do more than just protect her. The gods couldn't have picked a better Guardian. But as Hunter soon discovers, loving Callie could lead to his destruction. ~~~~~~~ Breath of Passion 2017 Reviewers Choice Winner - Best Mythological Romance - Paranormal Romance Guild International Digital Award - Best Paranormal Erica Sterling owns her curves, and inspires passion in every person she meets. It's the curse of having the Greek muse, Erato, lurking in her soul. After a hot night with a firefighter, she struggles to keep her distance from him. The gods have other plans. No one understands fire and heat like firefighter, Reed McIntosh. After meeting Erica, a new ability is awakened inside of him, along with the desire to keep her safe. When a stalker's threats turn up the heat, Reed will put his life ---and his heart--- on the line. But when the ashes settle, will love be too late? Step into the danger, passion, and happily ever afters of The Muse Chronicles...