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Natalie has made a promise: a vow of celibacy, signed and witnessed by her best friend. After a string of sexual conquests, she is determined to figure out why the intense romantic connections she's spent her life chasing have left her emotionally high and dry. As Natalie sifts through her past and her present, she confronts her complicated feelings about her plus-sized figure, her bisexuality, and her thwarted career in fashion design.Piecing together...
2) Revelations
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"A kind of fifteenth-century Eat, Pray, Love, Revelations illuminates the intersecting lives of two female mystics who changed history--Margery Kempe and Julian of Norwich"--
Bishop's Lynn, England, 1413. At the age of forty, Margery Kempe has nearly died giving birth to her fourteenth child. Fearing that another pregnancy might kill her, she makes a vow of celibacy, but she can't trust her husband to keep his end of the bargain. Desperate for counsel,...
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There are many rules a priest can't break. A priest cannot marry. A priest cannot abandon his flock. A priest cannot forsake his God.
I've always been good at following rules.
Until she came. Then I learned new rules.
My name is Tyler Anselm Bell. I'm twenty-nine years old. Six months ago, I broke my vow of celibacy on the altar of my own church, and God help me, I would do it again.
I am a priest and this is my confession.
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Thinking about Religion and Violence volume 4
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Sacrifice is one of the most fundamental building blocks of religion. Here, examine how and why people commit self-harm and sacrifice for religious purposes. Topics include animal sacrifice during India's Vedic period, self-denial and asceticism (such as vows of celibacy), and religious suicides from ancient Rome to the modern era.
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Eleanor: released from a frightful marriage by her husband's death, she's vowed never to remarry. Brian: a Knight Templar bound by vows of celibacy. Anyway, what could a penniless Scot offer an aristocratic lady of France?Fleeing her enemy, King Philip of France, Eleanor joins Brian in his quest to bring arms and treasure to the beleaguered King Robert the Bruce.And enemies lurk within, as well as without..
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As a young man, Sir Gabriel Winters left behind his status as a gentleman, turning his back on his secret desires and taking a self-imposed vow of celibacy. Now he's a chaste, hardworking vicar, and his reputation is beyond reproach. But, try as he might, he's never forgotten the man he once desired or the pain of being abandoned by his first love. Edward Stanhope, the Duke of Caddonfell, is a notorious rake, delighting in scandal no matter the consequence....
7) Heart of Eve
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"A buffet of all things deliciously dark and naughty." ~ Di, Twisted Book ReviewsMy vow of celibacy has never been broken nor tempted, not even when the plague thrust me into a lawless, brutal world.So why did God send the only surviving woman to a priest? To test me? Or to save me?This stand-alone novella can be read as an introduction to the Trilogy of Eve or as bonus material between the other books.
8) Lover's Moon
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He's an alpha wolf and a beta boyfriend.She's dated every monster in New York City.It's time for their Meat-Cute. Michael Andrews, a Canadian living in New York, is learning to live with the side effects of lycanthropy. Other than waking up naked and bloody in Central Park once a month, he's managing just fine. If only he could finish the book he's supposed to be writing. If only he could find someone he trusted enough to tell the truth to.Gail Sommers...
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An unexpected snowstorm. Two broken hearts. A miracle only faith can bring…Clyde Stowe is a reformed bachelor turned devoted boyfriend, but when Kim Haynes refuses to break her vow of celibacy their romance ends. An unexpected road trip forces them together where angry unresolved emotions push them even further apart. What they don't expect is for nature to intervene in ways they aren't prepared for.Kim made it through Hurricane Katrina, but is...
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The most unconventional of proposals…The most unexpected of replies!
Helene d'Tierrza detests her corrupt father's tainted legacy. It's why she's sworn never to wed or have children. That's never been a problem for this strong-willed soldier. Until superrich Drake Andros makes his proposal! Drake deserves justice for all Hel's father stole from him. His plan hinges on marrying Hel and her carrying his heir, so he's pleased when their attraction...
11) A Little Too Far
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Have you ever gone just a little too far? Lexie Banks has.
Yep. She just had mind-blowing sex with her stepbrother. In her defense, she was on the rebound, and it's more of a my-dad-happened-to-marry-a-woman-with-a-super-hot-son situation. But still, he's been her best friend and confidant for the better part of the last few years . . . and is so off limits. It's a good thing she's leaving in two days for a year abroad in Rome.
But even thousands...
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R. Doubting Thomas Perdue, tough Aussie former P.I. and jailbird, is in trouble, and it can only get worse. Tom's *Feng shui* consultancy implodes when some bastard drives a Mack truck through his heritage office. Fatal things keep happening to his phones. And who's been blabbing about his racehorse-doping past? The love of his life has made a ten-year vow of celibacy to the Virgin Mary. Tom's Goth daughter's girlfriend's obese sister has vanished,...
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When it comes to love, nothing's by the book
After a string of failed relationships and broken engagements, Alana Parkman has finally sworn off men. No more tears, no more disappointments. With the help of her support group-and a six-month vow of celibacy-she's ready to focus on healing her heart. Following the rules is easy enough…until Gray Russell returns to Last Ride, still hotter than the Texas sun itself.
Gray's come home looking for answers....
14) Soul Deep
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For nearly two centuries, Marcus has been the Watchers' most dedicated soldier. Sworn to protect humanity, driven by honor and a desire to atone for past sins, he's never questioned his mission or defied his leader.
His partner, Regan, is the exact opposite. Her smart mouth and tender heart have fascinated Marcus for ages, but the Watchers' strict vow of celibacy has compelled him to ignore the sizzling attraction between them. Until now.
When Regan...
15) Wild at Heart
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They each hit the trail solo in search of themselves… Overworked entrepreneur Jules Martinez is sick and tired of men leaving her for their exes. Determined to wipe the giant, scarlet R for rebound off her forehead, she kicks off a yearlong vow of celibacy with five, blissful weeks backpacking her favorite trails through Washington State. Solo. Out-of-work financial analyst Evan Davenport hasn't been happy since camping in Scouts as a kid-before...
16) Walk of Shame
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The walk of shame.
Ah, yes, there's nothing quite like shamelessly letting yourself be dragged off to a storage closet by a younger man to really put the cherry on top of your humiliation sundae. It's been a long, slow trip to the bottom, but I've finally reached my limit. After spending the night with Christopher Fellows, and slinking out of his apartment in the wee hours of the morning, I have no choice but to take a serious look at myself. It's...
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Is Father Riley hiding an affair, a murder, or both? Father Thomas Riley is a parish priest who is beloved by many. He is respected for his ability to help those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Unfortunately, Father Riley gets too close to some of the females in his grief counseling groups. When one of the women in the group is found murdered, Father Riley becomes the chief suspect. Despite all the good things he is hearing, Detective Wilcox...
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The only action April Stevens has been seeing between the sheets lately is sleep. Not her preference, but since her inability to relax has proven almost fatal to too many past lovers, she's given up sex. Fine. Except that her latest assignment has her going undercover with marketing hottie, er, genius Rex Holt... field-testing risqué sheet sets! As if that's going to keep her mind off sex... especially when Rex is tempting enough to make her reconsider...
19) Skin to Fur
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As one of the most respected fantasy sports analysts and the father of the most beautiful beast in the world, Adam Levitan combines insightful takes with a sharp wit to answer some of the most pressing and important questions that the world has ever known-at least the world that he lives in. This book has Adam, with his trusted dog Gerrie at his side, answering questions from the listeners of his popular podcast. What are the best strategies to win...
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Samara Royal feels like life is passing her by. A bookworm who prefers to spend her free-time curled up with a good novel, she doesn't have a lot of opportunities to meet men. Watching her boss, Dr. Lachele, match up happy couple after happy couple only makes matters worse, so she goes to Lachele and puts her love life into the good doctor's hands.
Henry Crider has a five year plan, but inheriting his brother's four year old twin daughters throws...