Joel Lingeman has been set adrift. Until recently, life was 'relative contentedness'; working for Congress, frequenting the Hill club a little too frequently, cooking dinner for two every night and routine sex on Sundays. Now Sam, his lover of fifteen years, has left him for a stunning twenty-three year old and he cannot score a trick in the sleaziest pick-up joint in town. Joel's revulsion for the politics around him has dissipated into mild amusement at the 'social Darwinists' ready to snatch the last cents from the hands of the old and ailing. And he is increasingly obsessed by the different lives he could have led. When a teenage fantasy reasserts itself, the blond haired demi-god his eye once fell upon modelling swimsuits in the back of an old magazine, Joel is overcome by a pervasive sense of loss and embarks on a quest to hunt down 'the Santa Fe boy'. Astutely observed and resonant with dark, sardonic undertones, Man About Town is an unforgettable novel about losing your way, your self-esteem and your security.

Man About Town

Literature & Fiction

Merlis, Mark

United States

Harper

A congressional adviser and habituÉ of a cozy circuit of bars inside the Beltway, Joel Lingeman never quite felt middle-aged. At least not until he was abandoned by his partner of fifteen years and suddenly thrust into a dating scene with men half his age and no discernible trace of love handles. But this unexpected hole in his life inspires Joel's search for a 1964 edition ofan Esquire-like magazine that contained a swimsuit ad that obsessed and haunted him throughout his youth. Determined to find out what happened to the model shown in the ad, Joel slowly begins to understand what has happened to his own life. Sexy, smart, and deftly observed, Man About Town is a new twist on the idea that the personal is political and a must read for anyone who's ever wondered what happened to that first crush.

Man About Town: A Novel

Harper-perennial

Politics is about: a) a threesome; b) politics Moshe loves Nana. But love can be difficult - especially if you want to be kind. And Moshe and Nana want to be kind to someone else. They want to be kind to their best friend, Anjali. Politics explores crucial problems of sexual etiquette. What should the sleeping arrangements be in a ménage-à-trois? Is it polite to read while two people have sex beside you? Is it permissible to be jealous?

Politics: A Novel

THIRLWELL, ADAM

The third book in the delightful series set in Carrington’s Department Store.
Georgie Hart and Carrington’s Department Store have got the world at their feet. Since a reality TV series put them both on the map, life has been amazing! Carrington’s profits are in the pink, Georgie has carved herself a place in the nation’s heart and her romance with Tom, the store’s boss, has finally blossomed.
Now summertime has come to Mulberry-on-Sea and Georgie is in great demand. The town is holding a big summer festival and she and her mates from Carrington’s are planning on making sure that Mulberry puts on the show of its life!
But Georgie is about to get the offer of a lifetime – one that is just too good to turn down and something that will test her loyalties to their limits… Will Georgie be able to pull off it off once again, or has her luck finally run out?

Ice Creams at Carrington’s

Brown, Alexandra

Genre Fiction

Harpercollins

Passion. Love. Betrayal. And a very dramatic climax… The Unbreakable Trilogy reaches its unforgettable conclusion. A must-read for fans of erotic romance.
From Primula Bond, author of Sunday Times bestselling The Silver Chain and The Golden Locket.
“You don’t know how beautiful you are, Serena. That’s the danger.”
Engaged to be married, life should be blissful for Gustav and Serena. It should be a time of happiness; a time to plan their wedding and their future together.
But the ghosts of Gustav’s past have returned to haunt him, and one in particular casts a dangerous shadow over their relationship.
Margot, Gustav’s bitter and twisted ex-wife, is determined to destroy everything that Gustav holds dear. Starting with Serena…
From the glamour of Paris to the exotic wilds of Morocco, The Diamond Ring will take you on a sensual, sexy journey like no other – with a finale you won’t forget.

The Diamond Ring (Unbreakable Trilogy, Book 3)

Bond, Primula

AVON.

Temptation would test them…
The second novel in the Unbreakable Trilogy, The Golden Locket follows Gustav and Serena to New York.
Ensconced in their Manhattan penthouse, all seems blissfully happy for Gustav and Serena. Still in the first flush of love, they have every satisfaction they could need.
But as they enjoy their New York pleasure ground, ghosts start to emerge from Gustav’s past, and when his damaged younger brother, Pierre, comes back into his life, he brings with him a dangerous threat…
With temptation waiting at every turn, can Gustav and Serena survive all the excitement that the Big Apple holds?
The sexy sequel to Primula Bond’s The Silver Chain. Perfect for fans of erotic romance.

The Golden Locket (Unbreakable Trilogy, Book 2)

Mischief

Bound by passion, she was powerless to resist. The Silver Chain is the first in the sexy, passionate and addictive Unbreakable Trilogy by Primula Bond. One dark evening in London, photographer Serena Folkes is indulging her impulsive side with a night-time shoot. But someone is watching her – mysterious entrepreneur Gustav Levi. Serena doesn’t know it yet, but this handsome stranger will change her life forever… Serena is fascinated by Gustav, the enigmatic owner of the Levi Gallery, and she soon feels an irresistible pull of attraction. The interest is mutual, and Gustav promises to launch Serena’s photographic career at his gallery, but only if Serena agrees to become his exclusive companion. To mark their agreement, Gustav gives Serena a bracelet to wear at all times. Attached to it is a silver chain of which he is the keeper. With the chain Gustav controls Serena physically and symbolically – a sign that she is under his power. As their passionate relationship intensifies, Gustav’s hold on the silver chain grows stronger. But will Gustav’s dark past tear them apart? A seductive and beautifully written novel perfect for fans of erotic romance.

The Silver Chain (Unbreakable Trilogy, Book 1)

An erotica short story collection exploring the delights of spanking, discipline and role play.
Featuring brand new erotica from Lolita Lopez, Tenille Brown, Charlotte Stein, Elizabeth Coldwell, and Sommer Marsden.
When even the anticipation of punishment is a reward, Maxine’s errors become deliberate.
Vita’s obsession with eves-dropping on her neighbour’s music leads to a painful collaboration.
A prolonged dressing-down by her employers after Lena’s carelessness as a caterer, might not be as terrible as she first thought.

Across my Knee: The Delights of Spanking

VARIOUS

Jet (The Marked Men, Book 2)

Crownover, Jay

Literary

Verbier. Exclusive Swiss ski resort and the winter playground of the rich and famous = every chalet girl's dream! Good for: Maximum time on the ski slopes - and in the bars at night! Looking for flings - or looking for rings! Super hot snowboarders such as Luxury Chalet Experiences owner Scott Hamilton... But not for Holly Buchanan. This accidental chalet girl won't drink, can't ski - and isn't there to hook up with any man who's only interested in making her another notch on his ski pole. Or so she thinks! Scott's living life to full, both on and off the piste, and Holly can't help but find his attitude just a little bit infectious... And the hook up? Well,she's going to have to confess that one night with her boss just won't be enough! So pack your salopettes and pour another shot of Jägermeister, it's time to hit the slopes.

Confessions of a Chalet Girl: Escape to the slopes with this heartwarming and laugh out loud romcom for 2025! (Ski Season) (Book 1)

Wilson, Lorraine

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