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Book Synopsis Love, Loss, Laughter & Lust by : Anyta Sunday
Download or read book Love, Loss, Laughter & Lust written by Anyta Sunday and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2014-06-20 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We've all loved. We've all laughed. Sadly, we've also probably all known loss in one form or another. And, yes, we at Wayward Ink are sure we've all experienced lust!In Love, Loss, Laughter & Lust, you'll experience one or more of the "e;L"e;s as we take you on a roller coaster of emotions.Whether you like to sigh over the sweet, cry for the broken-hearted, enjoy a good laugh, or get a little hot and bothered; there's something for everyone in this collection. Stories included:His Prince Wore Pink Stilettos by Julie Lynn HayesInvisible by Taylin ClavelliHearts by Anyta SundayA Closed Door by Andrew Q. GordonSleepwalking by Taylin ClavelliLife According to Buddy by Lily VeldenService with a Smile by Lily G. BluntHunter or Hunted? by Lily Velden
Download or read book Hunter or Hunted? written by Lily Velden and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2014-11-25 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Any hunter worth his salt will tell you that in order to capture your prey, there are few simple rules you must follow...
Book Synopsis Love and Lust, Laughter and Loss by : Marian J Rhys
Download or read book Love and Lust, Laughter and Loss written by Marian J Rhys and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-20 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: biography of Juliet Anderson
Book Synopsis Age Is Just A Number by : Eric Gober
Download or read book Age Is Just A Number written by Eric Gober and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's something to be said for life experience, a little gray at the temple...And then there is the appeal of youth.When it comes to what the heart wants, Age Is Just A Number.STORIES INCLUDED:TWENTY LIGHT YEARS BETWEEN USEric GoberAn alien encounter...An unfortunate misstep...A lightning fast journey through space...The laws of physics are about to wreak havoc on Walt and Michael's May-December love.ALL ROADS LEAD WITHINLayla DorineWhen James spotted Rogue, a young man for whom wandering is like breathing, half-dozing on the hood of his car, he never expected that warning him about the dangers of sleeping out in the open would lead to a weekly visitor at his door. NORTH PASTURELily VeldenUpon the death of his grandfather, up and coming Fantasy author, Thomas, returns home.A place he left four years earlier to get over his unrequited love for Sam Fletcher, his older, straight, and very much married neighbor.Thomas soon discovers, however, that things are much changed with Sam...AMERICAN MASTER BAKERDale Cameron LowryBaking is a way of life for Joey, a young pastry chef vying for first place in the popular reality show American Master Bakers. But the judges have been showing favoritism to Terence, an aggravatingly attractive older man with more experience under his belt. When the competition gets hot, so do the two men. Can a relationship that started in hatred end in love?ALPHA AND OMEGA: THE CLAIMINGEddy LeFeyA young Omega shifter meets a much older Alpha.Will Elliot let Issac help him be who he is too afraid to be?STAND AND DELIVERAsta IdoneaNecessity has forced former soldier Captain Keen to assume the occupation of gentleman highwayman. His fortunes take a turn, however, the night he stops the Marquis de Beaumont's coach and gets more than he bargained for when he utters the words "e;Stand and deliver!"e;LOST AND FOUNDLouise LyonsThe loss of his best friend leads Phil to find love.TRAIL TO LOVEKassandra LeaThere's only one thing Kit Conley likes more than horses and that's Roman Meadery. But will the elite rider ever notice him?CRUISING WITH LOVECarol PedrosoGus is under the thumb of a controlling father. Can meeting his mate give him a reason to make a break for freedom?Nelson is twice Gus' age, and very protective of what is his.What will happen when Gus' father tries to split them up? And what surprises does Nelson have up his sleeve?NEAR MISSAimee BrissayA few seconds, that's all it takes to make a difference between life and death.Between killing someone and stopping on time. But is it enough to turn yourself around when you've hit bottom? Or to make you recognize something good when you have it?
Download or read book Stranded written by Kim Fielding and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2014-10-08 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: STRANDEDDEFINITION: adjective (of a boat, sailor, or sea creature) left aground on a shore."e;a stranded whale"e; left without the means to move from somewhere."e;he offers a lift to a stranded commuter"e;###The boys in this collection of short stories have most definitely been left STRANDED!They've been shipwrecked and abandoned.Marooned and cast away.And left helpless and high and dry.But you should never underestimate the tenacity of the human heart...STORIES INCLUDED:CRAVING STAINS Alina PopescuTrapped since birth in a sterile, hospital-like apartment, Wynn longs to break free to experience the world.Enter Doyle.But is Doyle real, or is he just a figment of Wynn's imagination?#SAY CHEESE Michael P. ThomasSitcom sensation Felix Medrano, America's Sweetheart, throws a star-studded surprise party for his sweetheart, beanpole barkeep Grover Shepherd.It's a smash, save for one detail: Shep is a no-show.Who'd have thought it would be so hard to pop the question?#STANDBY Kim FieldingWho'd have thought being stranded at the airport could possibly have some long term benefits?Certainly not Tom.But then he hadn't bargained on meeting Rafael...#THE RAIDER Asta IdoneaThe gods truly do work in mysterious ways as Thorstein found out when he was left for dead on the battle field of a foreign land.#THE BUCKLE Rob ColtonOne ditching and one rescue later, Hayden discovers the use of a telephone isn't the only offer that's on the table...#ARI NephylimBenji and Ari have spent their lives feeling lost and alone, stranded between genders.Can they help each other stop unravelling?#OPPOSITES ATTRACT Lily G. BluntChris and Andreas are opposites in character. Both fear the other wants to move on. Can being stranded on a mountainside resolve the doubt that is threatening to tear them apart?#OUT OF ORDER Eric GoberRob was the one who got away. Trent stumbles upon him during a trip to San Francisco... Right before a deadly earthquake...#DATING FOR DEAFIES Nikka MichaelsIf Evan York keeps hiding from the world behind his laptop he might miss out on something special.Will he find the courage?#ONE SNOWY NIGHT Louise LyonsOne snowy night, Keith Brambles learns that appearances can be deceptive.#THE CLIMB kirifoxJessie went camping with friends expecting to have some fun and maybe drink a little beer.Instead, he found his perfect man... but is he real or just a dream?#DID YOU LEAVE ANY FOR ME Sarah HayesTwo ex-lovers, one hotel room, and one random act of technology.Will they fall out or fall back in love?#SWEETNESS AND STRENGTH jn olsenMiles makes one seemingly small and inconsequential decision that turns out to be not so small and inconsequential after all.
Download or read book Mix 'n' Match written by Layla Dorine and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2016-03-24 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The heart wants what the heart wants.Race...Culture...Creed...Become little more than words in the dictionary when the heart sets its sights on its desire.Join our authors as they explore interracial themes ranging from the challenges of loving someone from another culture to fighting for the right to love at all.MIX AND MATCHCelebrate diversity with us.STORIES INCLUDEDFORBIDDENLAYLA DORINESage never imagined a trip down south would lead to so many discoveries.He also never expected to meet Eugene, who is as different from Sage as north from south.Two young men from different backgrounds.Can they find friendship and love while surrounded by those who consider their desires to be forbidden?THROUGH THE FRONT DOOREDDY LEFEYA front door could be many things:Hope, fear, a fresh start, a cold expanse of nothingness.What will Thomas Ng's front door mean for Daniel Grimm?DECEPTIVE HISTORIESERIC GOBERWhen Miguel falls for Van, he gets caught in the crosshairs of an angry spirit.A spirit who cursed Van's family long ago.Can Miguel and Van break the curse?Or will their lives end in ruin?MESCHIANZA MEETINGSASTA IDONEAPhiladelphia, 1778Lieutenant Penton has two problems: dealing with society functions and hiding his passion for Isaac, a slave.When invited to assist with preparations for the Meschianza, he sees it as a brief escape from both.However, the night will prove to have more to offer than he ever would have dreamed possible.A HOPELESS MIRAGEKEVIN CAUCHERAfter hearing "e;no rice"e; enough times, Guy decided to swear off dating apps and men, only to find himself falling for his best friend's boyfriend.A TOUCH OF PARADISEALINA POPESCUHauled to work in Hawaii, Tudor has little time to enjoy the island paradise.His obnoxious friend Radu has it much easier, using his free time to set Tudor up, dangling a willing Hawaiian beauty in front of him.Having been burned by long-distance relationships before, Tudor stubbornly resists Kahoni's advances.But can Tudor be worn down enough to enjoy a touch of paradise?A SURPRISING SERVICEA. LUSCHIt's another frustrating chore in Nick's day: getting the boiler serviced.But when Prince walks through the door, it's not just the heating that gets hot.BELONGLILY VELDENSent by the Royal Flying Doctor Service to curb an outbreak of influenza in an Australian outback aboriginal community, Dr. Dan is ready for anything.Except Tommy...A half-caste aboriginal who feels he doesn't belong...Anywhere.KISS OF THE SOUTHKASSANDRA LEAThe north and south have been divided by war. But love has other plans for Joseph Calder and Ephraim Pickett.HOMEDALE CAMERON LOWRYWhat if the man you thought you could never have was waiting for you all along?
Book Synopsis Written in the Stars by : Lily Velden
Download or read book Written in the Stars written by Lily Velden and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2014-11-14 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who needs a holiday when your destiny is Written in the Stars?
Book Synopsis Love, Loss, Life Laughter, and More by : Ritu Kakar
Download or read book Love, Loss, Life Laughter, and More written by Ritu Kakar and published by Ajitabha Publishers. This book was released on 2021-06-09 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love, loss, life, laughter and more is a small collection of stories on emotions each one of us has either experienced or seen in life. You could know or be Rami or Niti or Mahi or even the man who got duped. Every story has something for you which may be nostalgic or remind you of someone you care. How these stories end or what happens next is for you to decide. Life of any of them could end the way you envision it. Read it, live it, love it.
Book Synopsis Lust, Love, Loss: A Poetic Dissertation by : Mystkue
Download or read book Lust, Love, Loss: A Poetic Dissertation written by Mystkue and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-07-23 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lust, Love, Loss is a poetic dissertation all about the art of human interaction. No matter whether the connection is platonic, romantic, or family oriented at some point in time in the interaction, the individual or individuals will experience some component Lust, Love or Loss. Three inanimate words, yet they hold so much power! Within the composition, I invite readers into the creative process as well as share intimate thoughts, reactions, and ask probing questions to them to spark their inner poet.
Book Synopsis Of Heaven And Hell by : Kim Fielding
Download or read book Of Heaven And Hell written by Kim Fielding and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2015-06-12 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you like your angels and demons naughty or nice...Whether you like them angelic or demonic, we have a story for you.Our authors have tuned up their harp strings, and let loose their inner demons.We have demons with inner angels itching to be let loose.And angels teetering on the brink.We have dark. We have light.We have angst. And forbidden love.We have happy endings and not so happy endings...We have the stories OF HEAVEN AND HELL.STORIES INCLUDED:CORRUPTIONKim FieldingTenrael was once a proud demon who carried nightmares to humans.Now he exists in miserable servitude to men who plunk down ten dollars to fulfill their dark desires.Agent Charles Grimes figures a captive demon is just another assignment...That is until he meets Tenrael.#PURGATORYM.C. RayneBailey discovered that losing the person you love can do more than break your heart.It can shatter it into a million different pieces.And have you stepping into darkness.All he wanted was to be reunited with Greyson.He didn't know his actions would lead him to his nightmare.#SIN TO GET SAVEDMichael P. ThomasEarnest anti-gay evangelical Hubert dies in a freak accident. When a handsome angel named Bartholomew makes brazen overtures in the Afterlife, humble Hubert realizes his soul may have taken a wrong turn. But turning back to the straight and narrow isn't quite as easy as he hopes it will be. #CARDINAL SINSMann RamblingsBlack magic, angels, and decadence bind Jacob and Ozzie together in a twisted web of fascination with each other.Now a new element has risen to test them: Danger.#A TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY DEMONAsta IdoneaIt should have been an easy job: a contract signed and a new soul earmarked for Hell.But when suave demon deal-maker Saul chooses nerdy Thomas Ives as his next target, little does he know what lies in store.#PURGATORY PINK: A FABULOUS FABLEEric GoberA fable with no morals . . .About an angel with desires . . .For the demon who torments him.Will they both burn in hell?#FADE TO LIGHTNephy HartOne of them has no past. One has no future. Loss is inevitable, but when demons come calling, a soul is too high a price to pay.#GUARDIANEddy LeFeyA Guardian Angel's whole being is controlled directly by God.Callum trusts in that.So when he meets his new human charge-a special college student named Rory-he doesn't count on feeling attraction.And he certainly doesn't expect Rory to change his life... forever.#DRAWING DEADS.ZanneDevin is a demon.James is merely human.But who holds the winning hand is still in question...#A WOLF IN THE FOLDJana DenardoFor centuries Carduus followed his incubus nature.Joyfully seducing and draining the life force of his lovers.That is, until the day he met Mark, a lover Carduus didn't want to kill.Before he knew it, Carduus found himself helping the detective by taking out criminals.But can a demon really work for the side of the angels?#DRIPPING IN SINKassandra LeaFinding an appropriate outfit to wear for an important date is never easy.Not even for a demon Flynn is trying but it's a hard task... Especially when encounters with his angel usually involve no clothing at all...
Download or read book Men In Uniform written by Eric Gober and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2015-12-18 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like your boys in blue keeping the... peace? Hot firemen dealing with... heat?Naval Officers getting in way too... deep? Perhaps you have a 'thing' for marines...Or do you prefer your Men In Uniform to belong in the future?Another galaxy?Another time? Wherever your love of a uniform leads you, MEN IN UNIFORM has something for you.STORIES INCLUDEDISSUE NO. 1 ERIC GOBERCome to a land...Where epic battles rage...Among monsters, superheroes, and a very sexy cop.Love and war are funny business in Hollywood, U.S.A.THE PINKERTON MAN CJ BATYA blackmailer forced Stiles to leave his perfect life behind.Along the way, he found a new friend, a job as a Pinkerton Agent, and murder.Can Stiles find the murderer before he kills again? MISSION: PROTECT THE EXALINA POPESCUSean never thought his military career would ever have him babysitting his ex who Sean hasn't seen in six months.When best friend Tom finds out his younger brother Aiden is targeted, Sean drops everything to protect the man he still loves.Can two former lovers survive a weekend alone in the woods, or will the threat from within be more devastating than the one from outside?A SPARK IN THE SHADOWSKASSANDRA LEALove beckons Officer Warden Brooks to the shadows of a desolate place. But his lover Tate Eldridge is so much more than a criminal, he's a beautiful mystery.HIS HEART HELD HOSTAGE ASTA IDONEAWhen his father loses the battle against Hrafnaheim, Prince Darius finds himself a political prisoner.Taken in chains to a dark and unfamiliar land, he begins to lose hope. But then Captain Morten Gunnarsson of the Palace Guards is assigned to watch over him. Now it is not just Darius' body being held hostage, but also his heart.THE EMPEROR'S SLAVEEDDY LEFEYWhen the Draaduuri arrived on Earth many humans died.Captain Timothy Kellerman's family was among themNow, a truce has been struck. He is the prize.Crown Prince Yuuhaan has instantly bonded with his slave.Can the prince keep his baser instincts in check long enough for Timothy to transform?To become the next great hope of the Draaduuri and the human race?YES! YES! YES!LILY VELDENGo to Portsmouth, said my friends. It's quieter. You'll be able to write without distraction.They obviously hadn't met my mysterious and elusive neighbor, Finn....After all, what would a Friday night be without hearing Moaner, Gusher, or Squeaker screaming out their joy at being shagged senseless by the obviously talented Finn?Come to think of it, what would a Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday night be without it either?Thank God for Mondays!THE FIREFIGHTER AND THE MARINE JIM DUNAWAYApartment building fires are always tragic, even if everyone makes it out alive. But what happens when a person can't make it out on their own? Brave firefighters must risk their lives in order to rescue trapped people. Lieutenant Kenny Whitfield is one such firefighter. Brave and somewhat reckless. Lance Corporal Steve Martinson is one such person in need. When Kenny and Steve meet face to face in the hospital, well...BLUE KNIGHT CAROL PEDROSOFranc has resigned himself to yet another year of pain and humiliation in order to complete his on ship training. Then along comes Zyph, with his sexy blue skin and probing questions...Will he be Franc's Blue Knight?THE ROYAL GUARDIAN JO TANNAHWarrior and Dragon Seek to Destroy Those Who Had Dared Harm Their Prince.
Download or read book Likely Story written by Eric Gober and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2014-12-19 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suspend rational thought.Leave logic at the door.Be ready to roll your eyes and pick your jaw up from your lap.The tales in A Likely Story don't let truth get in the way of telling a good yarn.They might push your buttons or make you laugh. They may make you scoff or spit out your coffee.You might even scratch your head in disbelief.Whatever your reaction, the one thing they are guaranteed to do is entertain you!STORIES INCLUDED:THE BIRTHDAY GIFT Eric GoberA sexy and mysterious stranger . . .A luxurious Las Vegas penthouse . . .And one very bizarre timepiece . . .It's gonna be a birthday Nick will never forget.#A WHALE OF A TIME Asta IdoneaAn Australian surfer and a British Marine Biologist meet in the strangest of circumstances in this tale of Biblical proportions.#DUDE MAMA Michael P. ThomasWhen button-down biracial lawmaker Cassidy Uematsu meets hardscrabble fry cook Buford "e;Jax"e; Jackson, it's lust at first sight. They're only too happy to jump into the sack, and when Jax loses his condom mid-getting-to-know-you, Cassidy urges him forward, damn the consequences. What's the worst that can happen? #THE WITCHING HOUR kirifoxWhen Jeremy was killed in service to his country, Mason lost everything. Now Jeremy is back...But is it really him? Eternity may not be just a concept.#THE GIFT FrostinaHe searched high and low in the tiny town he lived in, exasperated, sad, and desperate! He wanted something special for the two most important people in his life.#DR. JUSTIN GAYLORD Lily Velden & Taylin ClavelliA Quaker with size issuesA jock without size issuesAnd a sex therapist who likes to solve size issues.Should be a match made in heaven.#PERFECT jn olsenSeeing your favorite action hero on the screen...What could be more perfect?Will's about to find out.#CHIMERA AIR Taylin ClavelliAn airline entirely staffed by gay peopleWhere there customer isn't always right...#WIZARD'S SPAWNL.V. LLoydThe magic in Aelith was dying.The only way to restore it was for the King to marry and produce an heir.Why was he taking so long to choose a wife?"e;#THE LAST APPOINTMENTLouise LyonsDr. Glen Wright loves his young male patients - sometimes a little too much. When handsome Martin Reynolds visits him with a rather personal problem, Glen finds he can't keep his hands to himself...
Book Synopsis Three Is Not A Crowd by : Lily Velden
Download or read book Three Is Not A Crowd written by Lily Velden and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2015-09-18 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why would anyone think three was a crowd?No. No. No. No. No.Three is a triangle... and did you know it's the strongest geometrical shape?All the best things come in threes... Muskateers, primary colors, three-ringed circuses, stooges, blind mice, little pigs. The list goes on.Of course they say trouble comes in three too... but we won't go there... or will we?**giggle** There's three sheets to the wind.And **sigh... drool** there's three piece suits.And trust us, it's no coincidence that there are three ingredients in a BLT.Or only three elements to the game Rock, Paper, Scissors.Want to get physical??? Well, there's... three-legged races... (what were you thinking?)Political? Of the people, by the people, for the people.Or creepy? Hear no evil. Speak no evil. See no evil.Why, three has so much going for it we don't even need to mention a... 1............ 2............ 3............ sandwich (substitute your own dream guys)And of course, there's: On your Mark. Get Set. And Go!So Go! Read the short stories in...THREE IS NOT A CROWDStories Included:B.A.D. Boys by Lily VeldenMe, Callum, and Dingoman by Asta IdoneaKnowing How He Feels About You by Eric GoberChimera Copyright by Alina PopescuLife By Even Numbers by Kay EllisLove in 1975 by L.V. LloydThe Proposal by Eddy LeFeyChance Encounter by Aimee BrissayExploring Heaven by Rian Durant
Download or read book No Love Lost written by Ime Albert and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No Love Lost is a compelling story of love, intrigue, divorce, lust, disappointment, fury, and sex and how they aff ect the British and American family of Richmond Worsley Cassidy and his vast steel business connections. It tells the story of Richmond's increasing appetite for money, money, and more money, which eventually consumes his family. No Love Lost also chronicles the sexual exploits of Richmond and his Spanish beauty, Rachael, and the aff airs of Richmond's family, including his brothersin- law: a movie star and astronaut, Roland Maxuel, and a real estate tycoon, Mickey Fassey. Th is is an intriguing story. Th is is food for the eyes; captivating thoughts for the mind, with absolute instructions that whatever you do must be done in modesty–to serve your family and your world.
Book Synopsis The Irreverent Widow by : Sandi Amorello
Download or read book The Irreverent Widow written by Sandi Amorello and published by Silver Crayon Studios, Incorporated. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Losing my husband Drew to pancreatic cancer propelled me headfirst on a journey into grief, single parenting, and midlife courtship. Being widowed has not been fun. It has, howeve, been quite funny at times. So ditch the depressing self-help books! You need a fresh perspective, a touch of inspiration and a smile!
Download or read book Taste Of Passion written by DK Marie and published by DK Marie. This book was released on 2023-11-01 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Opposites, Cindy Meier and Will Grimm, have two things in common. They love to annoy each other, and their siblings are getting married. That's it. Oh, and they have to plan the weekend wedding party. Will doesn't want to put up with the spoiled socialite who lives in a fantasy world. And Cindy could think of better ways to spend her free time with her hot but grumpy brother-in-law. The only way to survive the awful chore is with snips, sarcasm, and sparring. When they're forced together on the sunny beaches of Lake Michigan, their annoyance and amusement morph into something neither expected nor wanted—desire. They give in, agreeing it won't extend past the weekend. It can’t. Will had finally crawled out of the hell he'd created, and someone like Cindy would send him back into it. And while she might enjoy Will's body and what he does with it, she won’t change to fit into his life. As they struggle to keep their attraction and deepening feelings at bay, they’ll have to decide if overcoming their differences is worth the passion they've tasted... Taste of Passion is the third book in the stand-alone steamy Opposites Attract contemporary romance series. If you like vulnerable, real characters who'll make you laugh, lust, and fall in love, you'll adore DK Marie's grumpy vs sunshine romance.
Book Synopsis Chaucer: The Basics by : Jacqueline Tasioulas
Download or read book Chaucer: The Basics written by Jacqueline Tasioulas and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chaucer: The Basics is an accessible introduction to the works of Geoffrey Chaucer. It provides a clear critical analysis of the texts, while also providing some necessary background to key medieval ideas and the historical period in which he lived. Jacqueline Tasioulas gives a brief account of Chaucer’s life in its historical and cultural context and also introduces the reader to some of the key religious and philosophical ideas of the period. The essentials of the language and pronunciation are introduced through close reading in a section dedicated to demystifying this often alien-seeming aspect of studying Chaucer. Including a whole chapter devoted to poetry the book also discusses key works, such as: The Book of the Duchess The House of Fame The Parliament of Fowls Troilus and Criseyde The Legend of Good Women The Canterbury Tales With glosses and translations of texts, a glossary of key terms and a timeline, this book is essential reading for anyone studying Chaucer and medieval literature.
