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First published in 1682, The Life of an Amorous Man depicts the pursuits and follies of the glorious age of old Japan, when the new bourgeoisie, unfettered by the societal constraints of the traditional aristocracy, indulged in the free and easy life of Japan’s celebrated pleasure houses. The hero of this fascinating novel is a composite of the many daijin (men of wealth) who spent their time in these flourishing establishments.The novel follows the hero, Yonosuke, or “Man of the World,” from precocious childhood to the close of his amatory career. Along the way, Saikaku exploits the full gamut of his sexual indulgence, always the frankness, often with humor, and occasionally with pathos — chronicling the erotic escapades of his hero and providing vivid character sketches of the women (and sometimes men) with whom Yonosuke dallied.

The author’s most famous and well-loved work, the Starbridge series, six self-contained yet interconnected novels that explore the history of the Church of England through the 20th century.Jon Darrow, a man with psychic powers, is a man who has played many parts: a shady faith-healer; a naval chaplain, a passionate husband, an awkward father, an Anglo-Catholic monk.In 1940 Darrow returns to the world he once renounced, but faced with many unforeseen temptations he fails to control his psychic, most glamorous powers. Corruption lies in wait for him, and threatens not only his future as a priest but his happiness with Anne, the young woman he has come to love.

Rugged artist Max has always loved Maddy’s company – and craved her body! But he gave her up once before. Now she’s on his Paris doorstep, needing a place to stay. And she’s just as beautiful as he remembered.Can he really resist seducing her again?

Star is a familiar, a cat shifter able to help witches summon demons—after she's been thoroughly satisfied sexually.Usually an assistant helps her reach the state of arousal necessary to work the spells. . . until sexy sorcerer T. J. proposes to pleasure her himself. Star doesn't think T. J. can make love to her while staying emotionally detached enough to get the job done, but his promise of a hefty payment—and his own potent sensuality—is too tempting to resist.Soon, they're getting down to business—and Star is having the best sex of her nine lives. But once their arrangement is over, will she lose T. J. forever?

The story of an American woman’s love affair with Japan and her intimate relationships with the many men and women she meets along the way. This modern reimagining of Ihara Saikaku’s bawdy 17th-century novel of the pleasure quarters, The Life of an Amorous Woman, offers a graphic, erotic tale that challenges everything we think we know about Japan.

Dispels myths about what open relationships are (i.e. they aren’t about excuses to cheat) and removes the structure of religion and society demands of hundreds of years Argues that polyamory can be a practical solution to many relationship problems: for example, of each person feeling the weight of being “everything” to their partner in a monogamous relationship vs. responsibilities and pressures being shared in a poly one Polyamory and open relationships are becoming more visible and accepted – and certainly more discussed and debated More people than ever are discreetly exploring polyamory, many of them looking for advice, relatable stories, and trusted resources Author is currently in a polyamorous relationship