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43 produkter
43 produkter
Twin Babies To Reunite Them / An English Vet In Paris
Twin Babies to Reunite Them / an English Vet in Paris
Häftad, Engelska, 2023
181 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Back on her wife’s doorstepwith a double baby bombshell! Facing a custody battle over her unborn twins, Nurse McKenzie Bonham knows there’s just one person who can help—Dr Saana Ameri, Kenzie’s estranged wife! Pretending their marriage is going strong is the only way Kenzie can guarantee she won’t lose her babies. But if she thinks convincing Saana will be the hardest part, she’s wrong. Because it’s much harder to resist making their reunion real! Unwanted roommate… Undeniable fireworks! Since being jilted at the altar, brooding vet Antoine pushes everyone away, preferring the solace of his Montmartre mansion. So when he must play host to secondment colleague Geraldine he’s not pleased! Especially when she invades his space with her adorable English ways… Newly divorced, Geri’s also nursing a broken heart, but Ant finds her positive attitude infectious and their chemistry… Irresistible! Could Geri become more than just his temporary houseguest…?
Fling With The Reclusive Billionaire / Wedding Deal With Her Rival
Fling with the Reclusive Billionaire / Wedding Deal with Her Rival
Häftad, Engelska, 2023
181 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
AN OPPORTUNITY TO HEAL…TOGETHER?Lola has come to reclusive billionaire Grant Laningham’s private island because she's been hired to write the memoir of the allegedly grumpy workaholic. Yet Grant is nothing like she expects. The ‘genius with a hot temper’ is charming—and good-looking! Their attraction is undeniable, but a fling with her boss would be dangerous to her already shattered heart. Especially as Grant’s recently discovered he has a son! Losing her own family devastated Lola…dare she take a chance on another…?HER HUSBAND FOR A YEAR…‘Will you marry me?’ are words career-focused lawyer Catriona never expected to say. Especially not to her rival, Dominic. But to inherit her much-loved ancestral home she must marry—immediately! Proposing a deal that benefits them both, Catriona trusts Dominic to keep it professional. After one failed engagement she’s determined to keep this marriage on paper only. Except planning their wedding reveals a connection she can’t ignore… Could one year become a lifetime?
Irresistible Italians: One Perfect Moment
The Italian Surgeon's Secret Baby / Finding Mr Right in Florence / His Final Bargain
Häftad, Engelska, 2023
257 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
An instant attraction When nurse Elene Lowe’s best friend dies, she agrees to raise her baby daughter Aimee and travels to Italy to find Aimee’s dad. Sexy surgeon Mattia Ricco is shocked to discover he’s a father, but the sparks flying between him and Elene soon ignite an irresistible attraction. When Elene and Aimee return to New Zealand, they’re worlds apart, unless Mattia can give them both a reason to stay?•Leading art historian Mariana Thackeray’s happy to lose herself in researching the world’s greatest love stories. Until gorgeous billionaire Angelo Beresford invites her to his grandfather’s art collection, and she finds herself swept away to Florence and utterly immersed…in him!•Eliza Lincoln is stunned to find Leon Valente at her door. Four years ago, his passionate embrace was a brief taste of freedom from her suffocating engagement – until Leon discovered her secret. Yet he hasn’t come to rekindle their affair. He needs her help to take care of his motherless daughter. Torn, Eliza can’t ignore a vulnerable child – but is she willing to risk losing herself to desire Leon once more?
Hidden Heirs: His One Night Heir
Prince Nadir's Secret Heir (One Night with Consequences) / Soldier Prince's Secret Baby Gift / Claiming My Hidden Son
Häftad, Engelska, 2023
257 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Secrets revealed Prince Nadir Zaman Al Darkhan’s liaison with Moulin Rouge dancer Imogen Reid was over before it began. Then Imogen fled…carrying his child. Now he’s found her again and he has a plan: take Imogen and their daughter back to Bakaan, ignore his burning desire, and marry Imogen to secure his heir. As step two proves challenging, the only alternative is plan B…finish what they started in Paris!•Six months ago, Tia Phillips and Prince Antonio Valenti of Casavalle shared one passionate night. Now she’s on the palace doorstep – pregnant with his baby! Another royal scandal is all Casavalle needs, so Antonio whisks Tia away to a secret hideaway. Soon Antonio’s falling for her, but will Tia accept his hand in marriage when she thinks he’s only asking out of duty?•Axios Xenakis and Calypso Petras’ marriage was simply business…until their unexpectedly passionate wedding night caught them by surprise! Overwhelmed with emotion, Axios left. Now, discovering that the baby in his estranged wife’s arms is his, Axios is determined to claim his son. But that means negotiating unchartered territory with the spellbinding woman who is turning his world upside down.
Surgeon's Heart
Heart Surgeon, Prince…Husband! / Unlocking the Surgeon's Heart / Seduced by the Heart Surgeon
Häftad, Engelska, 2023
257 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
His pulse is racing Prince Luciano Bianchi is a top heart surgeon – but as a future king he’s expected to rule, not operate! To convince his family that saving lives is where his heart lies, he proposes a temporary convenient marriage to his new colleague, workaholic cardiologist Kelly Phillips. But then their whirlwind ‘romance’ starts to feel tantalisingly real…•Vivacious nurse Christy Michaels can easily appreciate a man as handsome as surgeon Linc Maguire. But his gruelling work ethic doesn’t impress her! Now Christy’s suddenly sharing not only the ER with Dr Serious but parental responsibilities for her best friend’s children – Linc’s niece and nephew. Can Christy’s joie de vivre get the cool, collected doc to cut loose?•As Head of PR for the elite Hollywood Hills Clinic, ex-socialite Freya Rothsberg knows that image is everything. Yet her own façade of calm control is shattered when she meets outrageously sexy heart surgeon Zack Carlton. One wild night later, Freya is shocked to realise that Zack is the clinic’s newest recruit! He’s an expert with damaged hearts – does she dare trust him with hers?
Once Upon A Time: Cinderella
The Lone Star Cinderella (Texas Cattleman's Club: the Missing Mogul) / the Way You Love Me / Dr Cinderella's Midnight Fling
Häftad, Engelska, 2023
257 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
True love? Dave Firestone has no intention of getting married, but he’ll do anything to secure a business deal. Needing a fake fiancée, he turns to housekeeper Mia Hughes. With her boss – and Dave's business rival – missing and her paycheque on hold, she accepts Dave's proposal. But when their pretend romance turns into passionate nights, can the smooth-talking businessman negotiate a more permanent contract?•Law student Bailey Sinclair is struggling to make ends meet when a charismatic stranger walks into her bar. Their attraction is instant! Until Bailey discovers that her anonymous hunk is wealthy bachelor Justin Lawson. When they meet again, Justin is thrilled and wants to lavish Bailey with gifts and attention. But she wants to make it on her own. Will they have a chance at a future together?•Thanks to her fairy godmother friend, serious Dr Jane Cooper has a glamorous transformation…and then finds herself in the bed of a mysterious Prince Charming! When she discovers he’s her new colleague, Jane’s heart leaps – more magical nights in the aristocratic Dr Ed Somers’ arms! It’s irresistible, but every sensible woman knows all dreams must come to an end…
Slow Dance With The Italian / A Fake Bride's Guide To Forever
Slow Dance with the Italian (the Life-Changing List) / a Fake Bride's Guide to Forever (the Life-Changing List)
Häftad, Engelska, 2024
128 kr
Skickas inom 11-20 vardagar
HE’LL SWEEP HER OFF HER FEET!In this The Life-Changing List story, receiving a bucket list from her late sister, Darcy’s forced out of her self-imposed comfort zone—into a dance class with charismatic Arturo! It’s obvious the Italian’s dealing with his own losses, but they clearly share a connection. So she can’t deny his offer of help when next she adopts a boisterous puppy! Falling for the pup is easy…but can she open her guarded heart to Arturo as well?WHAT’S A DIAMOND BETWEEN FRIENDS…?In this The Life-Changing List story, Fizz’s recently bequeathed bucket list requires a trip to Paris with best friend Oliver. But between sharing a one-bed studio and Oli’s hospitalised father mistaking her for his fiancée, the rules of their friendship are tested! Fizz agrees to remain as his ‘bride’ temporarily—after her traumatic past, she can’t offer for ever to anyone… And yet even fake-dating Oli soon makes her want to throw their friend-zone guidebook out of the window!
181 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
‘I’m pregnant…with your baby!’ In this Yorkshire Village Vets story, returning to her hometown, veterinary nurse Halley’s determined to put heartbreak behind her. So she’s stunned when she’s swept off her feet by former classmate Archer, who’s no longer the shy boy he once was. But their magical night under the stars has consequences—Halley’s expecting! And just as shocking…? Archer is her new boss. Now they’re bound by their surprise—and feelings they never expected… A new vet, a new pup…a new start? In this Yorkshire Village Vets story, the arrival of gorgeous animal doc James sets sparks flying for vet Jenny. She hasn’t felt anything since her divorce, and with her ailing mother to care for she doesn’t have the emotional bandwidth for a relationship—particularly with a widowed single dad. But the instant connection she shares with James, his sweet daughter, and their adorable spaniel, soon jeopardises Jenny’s plans for staying off the market!
Paediatrician's Unexpected Second Chance / Nurse's Twin Baby Surprise
Paediatrician's Unexpected Second Chance / Nurse's Twin Baby Surprise
Häftad, Engelska, 2024
181 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Surprise zing to forever fling? Includes 2 title! Perfect for fans of: 👶 Accidental pregnancy💖 Second chance👔 Workplace romance–Years after her divorce, doctor Mandy is content with life. She has a vibrant social calendar, a wonderful daughter and a grandchild on the way. She couldn’t ask for anything more—certainly not a man! Until her new job as Co-Head of Paediatrics introduces her to tall, dark and distinguished TV doc Dan. For the first time in ages, her heart skips! But while the unexpected attraction is clearly mutual, Mandy’s been off the market far too long and Dan still carries guilt from his past. A second chance at romance definitely isn’t an option…right? Double shock! Striding into the ICU, hotshot cardiac surgeon Max clashes with sassy nurse Lois. But Max’s charisma masks a deep pain he’s determined no other family will face. In town temporarily, to launch a screening programme, he soon realises captivating Lois is the key to its success—if he can charm her into helping. Unlike Max's, Lois’s confidence has taken too many knocks, so his desire for her is surprising. And succumbing to their pulse-racing chemistry has consequences… Lois is pregnant with twins! Now, with two more hearts on the line, can they heal theirs for the sake of their babies?
European Escapes: London
Falling for the Foster Mum (Paddington Children's Hospital) / the Redemption of Darius Sterne / Falling for the Secret Millionaire
Häftad, Engelska, 2024
257 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
London, baby Falling for the Foster Mum by Karin Baine Burns specialist Dr Matthew McGrory is finally living the bachelor life after years of raising his siblings alone. But he can’t ignore the pull he feels towards beautiful Quinn Grady, foster mum to his favourite young patient. Quinn is very protective of little Simon – and her heart. But as Matthew’s hero status grows in the eyes of her young charge, she might not be able to stop herself from falling in love… The Redemption of Darius Sterne by Carole Mortimer Tycoon Darius Sterne is a man who gets what he wants. Always. And right now he wants ex-ballerina Miranda Jacobs…in his bed! Miranda can’t resist the allure of the brooding billionaire. But the closer he pulls her, the more Darius threatens the barriers she’s carefully constructed to conceal the scars of her past. And Miranda isn’t the only one with pain to hide… Can her love redeem the dark Darius Sterne? Falling for the Secret Millionaire by Kate Hardy After her ex’s betrayal, Nicole Thomas is focussing all her energy on making her dream of running an independent cinema come true. Her only distraction is the man she’s been chatting to online… When reformed rebel and business rival Gabriel Hunter meets Nicole, he’s shocked by their chemistry…and it doesn’t take him long to realise they’ve met before – virtually! For the first time his professional goals aren’t his top priority…Nicole is!
131 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Hawaiian Kiss with the Brooding Doc OPPOSITES ATTRACT? In this Honolulu Medics story, living in Hawaii should be pure paradise for Dr Piper. But whilst she is a ray of sunshine, her boss is proving to be a permanent rain cloud. Piper can’t deny that Jamie is an exceptional doctor…nor blame him for being guarded when she’s harbouring a heartbreak of her own. But once Piper uncovers Jamie’s reason for being the department’s grouch, a surprising attraction begins to grow. Still, a relationship with him must surely stay off-limits—even after their earth-shattering kiss? The Surgeon's Tropical Temptation HEARTS ON FIRE In this Honolulu Medics story, when cardiologist Joanne heads to a party for new doctors at her hospital, a mix-up with the non-alcoholic cocktails has her stumbling into the arms of gorgeous surgeon Guy. The last thing Guy needs is a workplace romance—he knows what happens when they fall apart. And Joanne is hesitant to trust again. But with their chemistry undeniable, they agree to a short-term fling until her contract ends… As time runs out, can they take a risk for a chance at forever? Includes 2 titles! Perfect for fans of: ⛅ Grumpy/sunshine💘 Forbidden love✈️ International
Friends To Lovers: A Little Surprise
Thirty Days to Win His Wife (Brides and Belles) / His Unexpected Baby Bombshell / Her Playboy's Proposal
Häftad, Engelska, 2024
257 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Will they give in? Thirty Days to Win His Wife by Andrea Laurence Best friends Tyler Dixon and Amelia Kennedy eloped to Vegas on a whim. But before they can deal with their prompt divorce she confesses: she’s pregnant. Now there’s no way Tyler will agree to go their separate ways. Yet Amelia has always dreamed of a perfect marriage…and she doesn’t think this self-made millionaire is lifetime material despite their friendship. She’s given him just one month to prove her wrong… His Unexpected Baby Bombshell by Soraya Lane Best friends Rebecca Stewart and Ben McFarlane were the couple most likely to marry. But when their chemistry finally bubbled over it was on the night Ben left town to become an international polo champion. Three years later and Ben is back. He’s a sports star used to women falling at his feet, whilst Rebecca’s a waitress and single mum. But they do have one very important thing in common… Now Rebecca must find the words to tell Ben he’s a father! Her Playboy's Proposal by Kate Hardy Nurse Isla McKenna is warned about Dr Harry Gardiner the moment she enters London Victoria's A&E department. He’s a commitment-shy playboy – and Isla has been betrayed too much to play with fire! But there is more to this ‘bad-boy’ than meets the eye, and when Harry asks for help facing a family wedding Isla can’t refuse. Their weekend together proves the ultimate temptation, leaving them both dangerously wanting more…
Secret Fling With The King / His Strictly Off-Limits Ballerina
Secret Fling with the King / His Strictly off-Limits Ballerina (If the Fairy Tale Fits…)
Häftad, Engelska, 2025
181 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Perfect for fans of: 👑 Royal👔 Workplace romance💘 Forbidden love– Forbidden nights with his majesty… Jessica is delighted with her promotion to King Mateo Stepanov’s personal assistant. But the unexpected sparks she feels with her gorgeous boss are a different thrill entirely! Though the guarded widower’s completely out of bounds, every incendiary glance tempts her to break the palace’s rules… Neither of them can risk the scandal that being publicly involved could cause, but the allure of a secret fling is impossible to resist. After all, what’s the harm in some short-term fun? Yet when she’s wrapped in Mateo’s strong arms, temporary is the last thing on Jessica’s mind… After the curtain falls… In this If the Fairy Tale Fits… story, tired of people chasing his celebrity status, TV presenter Rory has put dating on the back burner. Instead, he's turned his attention to scouting a prima ballerina for his new show. And when he meets Pippa he knows he’s found her! She’s always dreamed of being a dancer—settling down and having a family don’t fit into her plans. Yet she can’t deny the off-limits desire between her and Rory…and working together only deepens their connection. Will this be a fleeting fairy tale? Or could they dance their way to happy-ever-after?
Sports Romance: On The Pitch
Undeniable Attraction (Burkes of Sheridan Falls) / the Billionaire's Prize / a Baby to Heal Their Hearts
Häftad, Engelska, 2025
141 kr
Tillfälligt slut
Perfect for fans of: ⚽ Sports romance💖 Second chance💸 Billionaire– All for the game of love Undeniable Attraction by Kayla Perrin When a family wedding reunites Melissa Conwell with Aaron Burke, she’s determined to prove she’s over the gorgeous football star who broke her heart years before. Newly single Aaron wants another chance with Melissa and engineers a plan for a full-throttle seduction. Will Melissa risk heartbreak again for the elusive dream of a happily-ever-after? The Billionaire’s Prize by Rebecca Winters Dea Caracciolo has spent her whole life feeling inferior to her twin sister – and never more so than when she first met billionaire and former football star Guido Rossano… For Guido, enchanting Dea is the one who got away. So, when fate throws them together again, Guido seizes his chance! But can he win the only prize worth having? Feisty, secretly vulnerable Dea as his wife! A Baby to Heal Their Hearts by Kate Hardy Sports doctor Jared Fraser won’t be swayed by Dr Bailey Randall’s interfering research, no matter how beautiful she is. He’s had it with beautiful women – except Bailey manages to get right under his skin! Two years ago an ectopic pregnancy ended her baby dreams and her marriage. Ever since, she’s written men and babies out of her life – until arrogant yet delicious Jared makes her rewrite the rulebook!
Once Upon A Second Chance
Forbidden Kiss with the Prince / Reunion with Her Highland Rival
Häftad, Engelska, 2025
128 kr
Skickas
Forbidden Kiss with the Prince Sun, sea and royal scandal! Jilted archaeologist Gemma is burying her head in the sand—of a beautiful Greek island! Excavating an ancient temple is the ideal distraction from the ruins of her relationship. And working alongside handsome local Niko can’t hurt… Until she unearths his true identity as newly appointed Crown Prince Nikolaos! Gemma knows he’s grappling with his new role, and his grief. Yet, she can’t fight their attraction—or his kiss… But as journalists dig for details, will their off-limits connection be consigned to history before it’s begun? Reunion with Her Highland Rival Off-screen romance, take two… TV actress Allegra Stark’s steamy relationship with co-star Finn McGregor was the stuff of legends—on-screen. In reality, untameable bachelor Finn never seemed to realise that Allie’s feelings for him were more than just fiction. It was a humiliation so painful she abandoned show business. Twenty years on, she can’t resist the chance to acquire the Scottish castle where the series filmed—only to find she’s bidding against the man who broke her heart! With rivalry simmering and long-buried attraction resurfacing, could their second take make the final cut? Includes 2 titles! Perfect for fans of: 💖 Second chance👑 Royal🔥 Enemies to lovers
Christmas We Almost Lost
Claiming His Christmas Wife (Conveniently Wed!) / Their Christmas Dream Come True / Christmas in His Bed
Häftad, Engelska, 2025
141 kr
Skickas
One magical season. One last chance. Includes 3 titles! Perfect for fans of: 💖 Second chance💓 Forced proximity🌶️ Spicy Claiming His Christmas Wife by Dani Collins After their marriage ended in heartbreak, billionaire Travis never wanted to see Imogen again. But when Imogen faints in the snow, Travis is called to her very public rescue. To avoid a media scandal, they agree to a temporary reconciliation until Christmas, leaving Travis tempted to reclaim his wife…for good! Their Christmas Dream Come True by Kate Hardy When Kit and Natalie lost their son, it felt like nothing would be the same again. After six years apart, they are forced to work together in a hospital’s paediatrics department. So much has changed, but their intense desire quickly reignites. But, after one night of passion, they wonder if their secret wish to be together just might come true… Christmas in His Bed by Sasha Summers Newly divorced Tatum returns home to start fresh, only to find her childhood house now rented by her high school sweetheart, Spencer! Sparks fly, and they strike a sizzling deal: twelve days of no-strings holiday passion. But when Christmas ends, will Tatum be able to walk away?
First-Class Flings
How to Resist Mr Right (the Sister Pact) / Just an Italian Island Fling (from Amalfi with Amore)
Häftad, Engelska, 2026
141 kr
Kommande
How to Resist Mr Right La vie en ruse! In this The Sister Pact story, to let her twin take the opportunity of a lifetime, tech-whiz Hannah suggests the unthinkable: swapping places! She’ll pretend to be her glam secretary sister and fly first-class to Paris with boss Brad. Yet Brad understands Hannah on levels no one ever has, leading to a connection even workplace professionalism can’t constrain. Deceiving her Mr Right was part of the plan; falling for him was not! But what if true love can only be found in Hannah’s Parisian lie? Just an Italian Island Fling A match made in paradise…? In this From Amalfi with Amore story, after Milania’s last dating disaster, romance is off her holiday itinerary—even when a friend strands her on a singles-only trip to Kasa de Paradise! Then she sees sexy, brooding Leo. He’s not on the guest list—he’s the resort’s billionaire owner! Maybe Milania could allow herself a fling if things stay strictly temporary. But as they enjoy his luxury island escape, that rule gets harder to remember… And the thought of leaving without Leo gets harder to bear!Perfect for fans of:💸 Billionaireforbidden✈️ International
No Strings With The Single Mum / Their Blind Date Emergency
No Strings with the Single Mum / Their Blind Date Emergency
Häftad, Engelska, 2026
128 kr
Kommande
No Strings with the Single Mum From playboy to family man! After seeing his father shattered by loss, surgeon Andrei never does long-term attachments—and especially not when he’s leaving town the next month! So even as sparks fly with strait-laced new doc Laine, he knows he can’t promise her the future she and her daughter deserve. The prescription: one fling (temporary), with strictly no emotional strings. Laine’s on board with letting the fire between them blaze, then burn out. Except the longer Andrei spends in Laine’s world, the more tempting being tied down becomes… Their Blind Date Emergency Code red: accidentally dating the boss! Doctor Dani doesn’t trust her judgement in men after her agonising divorce, leaving her daughter to take the reins and arrange a blind date. Simon is oh-so charming, distractingly gorgeous and understands the unique pain of a failed marriage. Dani feels her heart cautiously flutter back to life… Until she meets the head of the Emergency Department at her new hospital—and it’s Simon! She should forget their short-lived romance. But is the draw between them simply too powerful to resist?Perfect for fans of:🤗 Found family🌃 One night💼 Workplace romance
No Strings With The Single Mum / Their Blind Date Emergency
No Strings with the Single Mum / Their Blind Date Emergency
Häftad, Engelska, 2026
137 kr
Kommande
No Strings with the Single Mum From playboy to family man! After seeing his father shattered by loss, surgeon Andrei never does long-term attachments—and especially not when he’s leaving town the next month! So even as sparks fly with strait-laced new doc Laine, he knows he can’t promise her the future she and her daughter deserve. The prescription: one fling (temporary), with strictly no emotional strings. Laine’s on board with letting the fire between them blaze, then burn out. Except the longer Andrei spends in Laine’s world, the more tempting being tied down becomes… Their Blind Date Emergency Code red: accidentally dating the boss! Doctor Dani doesn’t trust her judgement in men after her agonising divorce, leaving her daughter to take the reins and arrange a blind date. Simon is oh-so charming, distractingly gorgeous and understands the unique pain of a failed marriage. Dani feels her heart cautiously flutter back to life… Until she meets the head of the Emergency Department at her new hospital—and it’s Simon! She should forget their short-lived romance. But is the draw between them simply too powerful to resist? Includes 2 titles! Perfect for fans of: 🤗 Found family🌃 One night💼 Workplace romance
624 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
Sex work studies have seen an expansion in publications over the past decade, drawing together disciplines from across the social sciences, namely sociology, criminology and social policy. There has, however, been a tendency for research and writing to focus on the more obvious aspect of the sex industry - the visible elements of female street prostitution and those features which attract media attention such as the criminalised aspects of the sex trade. The sex industry is diverse in terms of its organisation, presentation, participants and how it is located in the broader context of globalisation and regulation; there is a need for publications which demonstrate this breadth. This book makes an outstanding contribution to the sociology of sex work through advancing theoretical, policy, methodological and empirical ideas as each chapter pushes the boundaries of a specific area by offering new and critical research as well as commentary.
Flexible Workers
Labour, Regulation and the Political Economy of the Stripping Industry
Inbunden, Engelska, 2014
2 271 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
Striptease and other types of erotic dance increasingly make up a large, lucrative and visible part of the sex industries in the United Kingdom and 'lap dancing' has become the focus of many important contemporary debates about gender, work and sexuality. This new book from Teela Sanders and Kate Hardy moves away from the more traditional focus on the relations between dancers and customers, to a focus on regulation and the working conditions experienced by those working in stripping work. Drawing on interviews, survey data and participant observation with dancers, managers, regulators and other staff, Sanders and Hardy present the first ever nationwide study of the stripping industry and the working lives of those within it.The book explores the reasons for the expansion of the industry in the United Kingdom and the experiences, opinions and perspectives of those that produce and shape it. Placing dancers' voices centre stage, it examines the wider political economy which shapes dancers' engagement in employment in the stripping industry, pointing towards the wider conditions of the labour market and growing privatisation of Higher Education as explanatory factors for its labour supply. In suggesting a new feminist politics of stripping, dancers voice their own political awareness of erotic dance and an intersectional analysis of solidarity with workers in the stripping industry is foregrounded.Presenting a 360 degree view of the industry, this ground-breaking study presents systematic evidence for the first time on this area of social life which has become central as a strategy of survival, class mobility and urban accumulation. It will appeal to undergraduate and postgraduate students across the fields of criminology, sociology, geography, labour studies and gender studies, as well as regulators, activists and even dancers themselves.
2 141 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
Sex work studies have seen an expansion in publications over the past decade, drawing together disciplines from across the social sciences, namely sociology, criminology and social policy. There has, however, been a tendency for research and writing to focus on the more obvious aspect of the sex industry - the visible elements of female street prostitution and those features which attract media attention such as the criminalised aspects of the sex trade. The sex industry is diverse in terms of its organisation, presentation, participants and how it is located in the broader context of globalisation and regulation; there is a need for publications which demonstrate this breadth. This book makes an outstanding contribution to the sociology of sex work through advancing theoretical, policy, methodological and empirical ideas as each chapter pushes the boundaries of a specific area by offering new and critical research as well as commentary.
Flexible Workers
Labour, Regulation and the Political Economy of the Stripping Industry
Häftad, Engelska, 2016
556 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
Striptease and other types of erotic dance increasingly make up a large, lucrative and visible part of the sex industries in the United Kingdom and 'lap dancing' has become the focus of many important contemporary debates about gender, work and sexuality. This new book from Teela Sanders and Kate Hardy moves away from the more traditional focus on the relations between dancers and customers, to a focus on regulation and the working conditions experienced by those working in stripping work. Drawing on interviews, survey data and participant observation with dancers, managers, regulators and other staff, Sanders and Hardy present the first ever nationwide study of the stripping industry and the working lives of those within it.The book explores the reasons for the expansion of the industry in the United Kingdom and the experiences, opinions and perspectives of those that produce and shape it. Placing dancers' voices centre stage, it examines the wider political economy which shapes dancers' engagement in employment in the stripping industry, pointing towards the wider conditions of the labour market and growing privatisation of Higher Education as explanatory factors for its labour supply. In suggesting a new feminist politics of stripping, dancers voice their own political awareness of erotic dance and an intersectional analysis of solidarity with workers in the stripping industry is foregrounded.Presenting a 360 degree view of the industry, this ground-breaking study presents systematic evidence for the first time on this area of social life which has become central as a strategy of survival, class mobility and urban accumulation. It will appeal to undergraduate and postgraduate students across the fields of criminology, sociology, geography, labour studies and gender studies, as well as regulators, activists and even dancers themselves.
202 kr
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119 kr
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157 kr
Kommande
118 kr
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118 kr
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118 kr
Tillfälligt slut
118 kr
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