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Heroines of Film and Television

Portrayals in Popular Culture

by Jeffrey A. Brown, Ryan Castillo, Katie Gibson, Carolyn Cocca, Maura Grady, Cassandra Bausman, Lien Fan Shen, Catherine Bailey Kyle, Jennifer K. Stuller, Carol A. Savery, Rekha Sharma, A. Bowdoin Van Riper, Katie Snyder, Pedro Ponce, Suzy D’Enbeau, Cynthia J. Miller, Robin R. Means Coleman ...

As portrayals of heroic women gain ground in film, television, and other media, their depictions are breaking free of females as versions of male heroes or simple stereotypes of acutely weak or overly strong women. Although heroines continue to represent the traditional roles of mothers, goddesses, warriors, whores, witches, and priestesses, these women are no longer just damsels in distress or ... Read more

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As portrayals of heroic women gain ground in film, television, and other media, their depictions are breaking free of females as versions of male heroes or simple stereotypes of acutely weak or overly strong women. Although heroines continue to represent the traditional roles of mothers, goddesses, warriors, whores, witches, and priestesses, these women are no longer just damsels in distress or
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Gender in a Transitional Era

Changes and Challenges

by Amanda R. Martinez, Lucy J. Miller, Ashley K. Barrett, Ryan Castillo, Katherine J. Denker, Debbie S. Dougherty, Elizabeth Fish Hatfield, Art Herbig, Kendra Knight0, Brittney D. Lee1, Ashley N. Mack2, Krista McQueeney3, David W. Schlueter4, Jillian A. Tullis5, Lynne M. Webb6, Benjamin Wiedmaier7, Margaret M. Quinlan8, Leland G. Spencer9 ...

Gender in a Transitional Era addresses a range of issues relevant in current gender and sexuality studies scholarship which span many disciplines. The contributors prioritize the critical thinking that continues to support the notion that we, as a society, still have a ways to go toward full gender equality in all spheres of life. This collection positions marginal voices at the center of complex ... Read more

$55.09 USD

Gender in a Transitional Era addresses a range of issues relevant in current gender and sexuality studies scholarship which span many disciplines. The contributors prioritize the critical thinking that continues to support the notion that we, as a society, still have a ways to go toward full gender equality in all spheres of life. This collection positions marginal voices at the center of complex
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This Could Be Us

by Kennedy Ryan ...

Narrated by Kennedy Ryan, Ines del Castillo, Jakobi Diem ...

Series series Skyland
Unabridged

12 hours 20 min

An instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller, featured on The Today Show and CBS Mornings.From the bestselling author of Before I Let Go, an empowering and sizzling novel about two single parents navigating the balance between sacrifice and their own happiness—perfect for readers of Tia Williams and Colleen Hoover.“Heart-searing, sensual, and life affirming.... ... Read more

$31.99 USD

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An instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller, featured on The Today Show and CBS Mornings.From the bestselling author of Before I Let Go, an empowering and sizzling novel about two single parents navigating the balance between sacrifice and their own happiness—perfect for readers of Tia Williams and Colleen Hoover.“Heart-searing, sensual, and life affirming....
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Until I'm Yours

by Kennedy Ryan ...

Narrated by Jill Redfield, Connor Crais ...

Unabridged

12 hours 12 min

In this scorching romance from the bestselling author of Before I Let Go, one man must earn the trust of a woman with diamond-hard defenses in order to win her heart.Mean girl. Goddess. Bitch. Supermodel Sofie Baston has earned those labels . . . yet they don't scratch the surface of who she really is. Before she can follow her own dreams, Sophie must do her daughterly duty and reel in a "fish" ... Read more

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In this scorching romance from the bestselling author of Before I Let Go, one man must earn the trust of a woman with diamond-hard defenses in order to win her heart.Mean girl. Goddess. Bitch. Supermodel Sofie Baston has earned those labels . . . yet they don't scratch the surface of who she really is. Before she can follow her own dreams, Sophie must do her daughterly duty and reel in a "fish"
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Be Mine Forever

by Kennedy Ryan ...

Narrated by Zachary Webber, Ava Erickson ...

Unabridged

8 hours 45 min

From the New York Times bestselling author of Before I Let Go, a mysterious artist's dark past could cost him everything in this “achingly beautiful” second-chance romance. (A.L. Jackson)Jo Walsh has loved Cameron Mitchell for as long as she can remember. Whether front and center in her life or on the periphery, the tall, brooding artist has made his presence seductively and irresistibly known. ... Read more

$24.99 USD

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Before I Let Go, a mysterious artist's dark past could cost him everything in this “achingly beautiful” second-chance romance. (A.L. Jackson)Jo Walsh has loved Cameron Mitchell for as long as she can remember. Whether front and center in her life or on the periphery, the tall, brooding artist has made his presence seductively and irresistibly known.
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When You Are Mine

by Kennedy Ryan ...

Narrated by Corvin King, Kai Kennicott ...

Unabridged

7 hours 59 min

From the New York Times bestselling author of Before I Let Go comes a powerful forbidden romance about one woman on the brink of making a life-altering decision.Kerris Moreton knows how to make things work. Bounced from foster home to foster home as a kid, she adapted; when opportunity arose, she thrived. Now, about to open her own business and accept a marriage proposal, Kerris is ready to build ... Read more

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Before I Let Go comes a powerful forbidden romance about one woman on the brink of making a life-altering decision.Kerris Moreton knows how to make things work. Bounced from foster home to foster home as a kid, she adapted; when opportunity arose, she thrived. Now, about to open her own business and accept a marriage proposal, Kerris is ready to build
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Business Casual

by B.K. Borison ...

Narrated by Pippa Jayne, Benjamin D. Walker ...

Series Audiobook 4 - The Lovelight Series
Unabridged

11 hours 37 min

Nova Porter isn’t looking for love, and she certainly has no explanation for her attraction to buttoned-up, three-piece-suit-wearing investment banker Charlie Milford. Maybe it’s his charm? Or maybe it’s his determination to help her fledgling business however he can. Either way, she’s distracted every time he’s around. With her new tattoo studio set to open in her hometown of Inglewild, she doesn ... Read more

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Nova Porter isn’t looking for love, and she certainly has no explanation for her attraction to buttoned-up, three-piece-suit-wearing investment banker Charlie Milford. Maybe it’s his charm? Or maybe it’s his determination to help her fledgling business however he can. Either way, she’s distracted every time he’s around. With her new tattoo studio set to open in her hometown of Inglewild, she doesn
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Pardon My Frenchie

by Farrah Rochon ...

Narrated by J.Y. Kora, Redd Vines ...

Unabridged

9 hours 53 min

The New York Times bestselling author of Almost There delivers the start of a new rom-com series with an enemies-to-lovers romance, perfect for readers of Abby Jimenez and Jasmine Guillory.Ashanti Wright is thrilled over the success of her doggie daycare, Barkingham Palace. But handling the business and taking care of her teen twin sisters is a lot. And now that the antics of her adorable French ... Read more

$27.99 USD

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The New York Times bestselling author of Almost There delivers the start of a new rom-com series with an enemies-to-lovers romance, perfect for readers of Abby Jimenez and Jasmine Guillory.Ashanti Wright is thrilled over the success of her doggie daycare, Barkingham Palace. But handling the business and taking care of her teen twin sisters is a lot. And now that the antics of her adorable French
... Read more

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The Love Lyric

by Kristina Forest ...

Narrated by Ian Hackney, J. Shani Michaels ...

Series Audiobook 3 - The Greene Sisters
Unabridged

10 hours 48 min

An R&B singer and a corporate executive find love that hits the right notes in this USA Today bestselling romance by Kristina Forest.Iris Greene used to be a woman with a plan. But all of that changed after she met the love of her life at twenty-five, got pregnant and married…and then became a widow and a single mother all in alittle over two years. Now, after years of hustling, Iris is the ... Read more

$20.00 USD

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An R&B singer and a corporate executive find love that hits the right notes in this USA Today bestselling romance by Kristina Forest.Iris Greene used to be a woman with a plan. But all of that changed after she met the love of her life at twenty-five, got pregnant and married…and then became a widow and a single mother all in alittle over two years. Now, after years of hustling, Iris is the
... Read more

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A Love Like the Sun

by Riss M. Neilson ...

Narrated by Frankie Corzo ...

Unabridged

10 hours 21 min

**THE USA TODAY BESTSELLER!“Perfect for fans of Abby Jimenez, Kennedy Ryan, and Carley Fortune (aka me).”–Emily Henry“Beautifully blending beloved tropes and smooth, often lyrical prose… Two lovers navigate challenges related to mental health, racial identity, grief, and a chronic illness” –NPRLifelong best friends spend a fateful summer discovering what might happen if they were to be something ... Read more

$20.00 USD

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**THE USA TODAY BESTSELLER!“Perfect for fans of Abby Jimenez, Kennedy Ryan, and Carley Fortune (aka me).”–Emily Henry“Beautifully blending beloved tropes and smooth, often lyrical prose… Two lovers navigate challenges related to mental health, racial identity, grief, and a chronic illness” –NPRLifelong best friends spend a fateful summer discovering what might happen if they were to be something
... Read more

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Temple of Swoon

by Jo Segura ...

Narrated by Kyla Garcia ...

Unabridged

10 hours 23 min

**An instant USA Today Bestseller!A LibraryReads Pick!Her mission: find the Lost City of the Moon in the Amazon rainforest.**His mission: protect the holy temple . . . and his heart.While her mentor may be the world’s most badass archaeologist, the only thing bad about Dr. Miriam Jacobs are her corny jokes. But when Miri is charged with leading an unmapped expedition through the Amazon for the ... Read more

$20.00 USD

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**An instant USA Today Bestseller!A LibraryReads Pick!Her mission: find the Lost City of the Moon in the Amazon rainforest.**His mission: protect the holy temple . . . and his heart.While her mentor may be the world’s most badass archaeologist, the only thing bad about Dr. Miriam Jacobs are her corny jokes. But when Miri is charged with leading an unmapped expedition through the Amazon for the
... Read more

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Savor It

A Spunes Novel

by Tarah DeWitt ...

Narrated by Karissa Vacker, Zachary Webber ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Spunes
Unabridged

9 hours 5 min

"An absolutely delightful treat to savor! Relatable, sexy, and beautiful." —Elena Armas, New York Times bestselling author of The Spanish Love DeceptionSummer won't last forever.Sage Byrd has lived in the coastal town of Spunes, Oregon (not to be confused with Forks, Washington) her entire life. She's learned to love her small world, with the misfit animals on her hobby farm, and her friendships ... Read more

$26.99 USD

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"An absolutely delightful treat to savor! Relatable, sexy, and beautiful." —Elena Armas, New York Times bestselling author of The Spanish Love DeceptionSummer won't last forever.Sage Byrd has lived in the coastal town of Spunes, Oregon (not to be confused with Forks, Washington) her entire life. She's learned to love her small world, with the misfit animals on her hobby farm, and her friendships
... Read more

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