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Free Romance Stories For Adults

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

free romance stories for adults

Nectar of the Grateful Victim – An essential read for the thinking adult

The book is a Fictionalized Account of a true life story.  

Nectar of the Grateful Victim is a fictionalized account of thirty years in the life of a remarkable and inspiring woman called “Maya.”  Her story is by and large true and is typical of many women born in India from the 1950s through the 1970s…a story of exacting societal expectations, control, and limitations.  And it is also the story of Maya gradually overcoming these and other tremendous obstacles, of Maya learning over time to “master” herself in order that she might ultimately lead a fulfilled and  productive life.

In the course of her story, teenaged Maya must endure being parlayed into marriage with a complete stranger who is grossly misrepresented to Maya’s family.  She is subsequently whisked away to the then-new nation of Tanzania, Africa, where await life-threatening dangers of which she is wholly unaware, and for which she outwardly seems unprepared.  In time Maya sets her course upon a third continent and upon a pathway of self-discovery that leads her to personal freedom and to outstanding service within her community.

Maya undergoes a dramatic transformation of consciousness, realizing that she must have the courage to break free from the societal and/or religious conditioning that has traditionally kept women suppressed, and that has kept them from seeing their true beauty and power.

Nectar of the Grateful Victim is about re-discovering the power that resides within one’s self.  And this soul-stirring book derives even greater strength in being drawn from the experiences of an entire generation of women who dared to dream of a more equitable world, and who also dared to evolve themselves from within to make that world a reality.

Nectar of the Grateful Victim opens in Maya’s hometown of Ludhiania, in the Punjab region of northernmost India very near present-day Pakistan.  However, Maya’s well-meaning Sikh parents soon agree to a hastily arranged marriage for Maya, and this marriage set the stage for her relocation to the Central East Coast of Africa for more than a decade, followed by her immigration to England.  Therefore, the story line follows action on three continents as Maya travels to and from her native India as well as the “paradise” of Tanzania, Africa and her eventual home in London’s West End.

For the thirty years of Maya’s story covered in Nectar of the Grateful Victim, she is wed to the indecipherable and withdrawn Abichal who was presented to her and her family as an educated man of means at age twenty-eight.  The truth of his meager education, of his fledgling business, and of his actual age soon come to light, but that truth is far too late in being revealed to save Maya from the restrictive bonds of the marriage.  And, although Abichal is sexually indifferent to his fertile and attractive young wife, Maya initiates sexual relations with him on a number of occasions, and the couple have three children during the time they reside in Tanzania.

Various family members of both Maya and Abichal (including their three children) play major roles in the telling of Maya’s life story, but the focus is consistently upon Maya herself as she struggles to survive the ill treatment of Abichal, to love and nurture the children in the vacuum of their father’s neglect, and to search deep within herself for answers and direction in her life.  Each of the supporting characters reveal one or more of the aspects of Maya that enable her not only to survive decades of severe trials but in time to also blossom into a spiritually mature and self-assured person without bitterness and blame.

This story is appealing in many ways.  It is the tale of Maya’s longing for romantic love leading to her realization that one cannot (and should not) try to direct another person’s emotions or life.  It is the tale of Maya learning to truly forgive what seemed to have been “wrongs” against her and to replace all indignation with a sense of it’s-my-life-and-happiness-must-come-from-within-me.  It is the tale of an Indian-born woman sharply questioning the strictures of her traditional society, but of her doing so with great respect for all that has gone before.  It is the tale of a person in the new millennium discovering the importance of living in the “now” versus a focus on either the past or the future.  It is the tale of one who finds that an attitude of gratitude will always outshine those of longing or lack.

And it is the gripping tale of a young beauty queen with dreams of romance, fame, and fortune who has the entirety of her dreams stripped away from her, but who serendipitously finds that which proves far more lasting and precious than the “Maya” of her youthful fancy.

Nectar of the Grateful Victim will appeal to every thinking adult who values the triumph of hope and personal responsibility over despair and blame of others.  Men, women, boys, and girls alike will be inspired by the example of Maya as she bravely navigates a thirty-year labyrinth of tribulations, and then blossoms into a self-motivated and self-actualized pillar of her community.

About the Author

Taran Dhillon holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Education, earned in London, and she currently resides in the charming West London town of Hounslow where she (like her character Maya) operates a specialized school that recognizes the uniqueness of each student’s gifts and needs.

Many attributes of Ms. Dhillon’s heroine Maya, indeed many of the scenes of Maya’s life as presented in the book you hold, reflect the real-life experiences of its author. For example, both Maya and Ms. Dhillon were Indian-born teen brides by way of arranged marriages, both women dwelt for more than a decade in Tanzania, and both have made devoted careers in the education of children.

Nectar of the Grateful Victim is Ms. Dhillon’s first published book, but she is already at work on additional volumes that will expand upon Maya’s story and will share greater detail about the philosophy and practice of Ms. Dhillon’s school and counseling in Hounslow.

Ms. Dhillon is quite fond of quoting Sir Winston Churchill’s declaration that “Success is enthusiasm in the face of repeated setbacks.” In fact, Nectar of the Grateful Victim is Ms. Dhillon’s case in point that any one of us may choose between being a miserable victim of circumstances or a self-actualized creator of meaningful and lasting happiness.

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Better Sex Video: Romance Collection - Cabin Fever, The Hottest Bid, The Voyeur (3 Erotic Fims on 1 DVD)


Better Sex Video: Romance Collection – Cabin Fever, The Hottest Bid, The Voyeur (3 Erotic Fims on 1 DVD)


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These less-explicit films are a unique combination of erotic fantasy and clever storytelling that illustrate the healthy desire for romance. Enjoy the fantasy, passion, excitement and danger. 3 films on 1 disc. 3 1/2 hours total viewing….

7 Classic Romance Stories Old Time Radio Broadcasts on DVD (over 3 hours 7 minutes running time)


7 Classic Romance Stories Old Time Radio Broadcasts on DVD (over 3 hours 7 minutes running time)


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This unique old time radio DVD collectible features 7 digitized reels of classic Romance Stories radio broadcasts and over 3 hours 7 minutes of total running time on 1 DVD. Take a journey back through radio broadcasting history with this large audio library of OTR memorabilia. The golden age of old time radio has been rescued, digitized, and packaged into a gift set that any classic radio lover ca…

The Host: A Novel


The Host: A Novel


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Amazon Best of the Month, May 2008: Stephenie Meyer, creator of the phenomenal teen-vamp Twilight series, takes paranormal romance into alien territory in her first adult novel. Those wary of sci-fi or teen angst will be pleasantly surprised by this mature and imaginative thriller, propelled by equal parts action and emotion. A species of altruistic parasites has peacefully assumed control of the …

Monthly Maintenance: Selected Stories from Blushing Books Authors


Monthly Maintenance: Selected Stories from Blushing Books Authors


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Blushing Books presents twelve stories for every month of the year from the very best in erotic literature….

Maid for Me


Maid for Me


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Feisty Mina Lin waltzes on glass shards when she lands a job as billionaire Jaiden Daniels’s maid. What happens when Jaiden hires her to become his pretend girlfriend? Pretending to be in love with the hot Rich Boy is hard, when Mina’s heart only beats for her boy next door, Kiterin Forrests. What happens when Mina doesn’t know what her heart wants and a crazy Stalker is after Jaiden’s life, and t…

The Carnal Desires of Helen: The Adventurous Romance Romp of a Dirty Detective (Love and Lust Adventure Fiction Books for Couples)


The Carnal Desires of Helen: The Adventurous Romance Romp of a Dirty Detective (Love and Lust Adventure Fiction Books for Couples)


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The Carnal Desires of Helen: The Adventurous Romance Romp of a Dirty Detective is a sexually provocative, controversial work of classic erotic literature. These previously banned (but secretly best selling) erotic novels and sex stories are elegantly written, lustfully wicked, and beautifully illustrated with vintage erotic art photographs and Victorian ‘porn’ pictures. Arouse and excite your sexu…


Romantic Ideas Dallas Tx

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

romantic ideas dallas tx
I need some ideas for our 1 yr anniversary. What should I do?

Im paying for it considering he just got a new job, and just moved into a new house. I already have a restaurant picked out that’s on the 9th floor of a tower & it’s supposed to be really romantic, but I want to do something else. Keep in mind I live in Dallas, TX. Any suggestions would be AWESOME! thanks :)

You’re paying for it since HE just got a new job? Sorry, but are you celebrating 1 year of dating or 1 year of marriage? My advice is to go out to a nice dinner and spend the night in a nice hotel. Have breakfast in bed the next morning and then thank each other for a wonderful evening and the last 12 months.

For you!


1,001 Best Places to Have Sex in America: A When, Where, and How Guide


1,001 Best Places to Have Sex in America: A When, Where, and How Guide


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Some people just stick to the bedroom?and the bed, for that matter?when it comes to having sex. But where?s the fun in that? Dan and Jennifer, resident sexcapaders of the very popular AskDanandJennifer.com website, offer 1,001 ideas for places to get it on in the United States. Broadening reader?s horny horizons, Dan and Jennifer tackle all types of nookie hideaways like places where readers can:E…


Christian Fiction Romance Authors

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

christian fiction romance authors
Fluffy Romantic Fiction Writers? (Science Fiction Variety)?

I am big into romantic novels of the science fiction variety (werewolves, vampires etc) I am looking for some authors (or books) that are more than just sex every 3 pages.
I like Christian Romance books but they are a bit preachy for my taste and lack the science fiction stuff. Generally when I find good science fiction it either lacks romance or has nothing but sex non stop from page 3 with no character development or plot what so ever.
Does anyone know of a nice romantic book/author that has some plot and character development in which the relationship isn’t meet and sex immediately? Annette Curtis Klause is one author that I have quite enjoyed as well as Amelia Atwater-Rhodes’s books. Anyone know of any authors or books that fit at least most of these things?

Please no Twilight. I am sick of hearing that option.
I guess I should add I AM an adult and that I don’t mind some sex I just want some fluff and some character development before it happens!

Ooooohhhh, Karen Marie Moning!!!!

I started the Fever series (3 of 7 in print) ….but then I realized there’s a “Highlander” series. Going back in time…romance…& the characters show up again in the Fever books! Very cool.

These are for adults, there is sex & violence – just not as much as a fluffy romance. I’d say the sex is done right as it builds & builds….sometimes it happens – sometimes it doesn’t. ;)

5 Minutes Bible Study – Beware Of Open Doors


Stranger Than Fiction


Stranger Than Fiction


$3.00


Will Ferrell stars as Harold Crick, a lonely IRS agent whose mundane existence is transformed when he hears a mysterious voice narrating his life. With the help of Professor Jules Hilbert (Dustin Hoffman), Harold discovers he’s the main character in a novel-in-progress and that the voice belongs to Karen Eiffel (Emma Thompson), an eccentric author famous for killing her main characters in creative…

The Thorn (The Rose Trilogy, Book 1)


The Thorn (The Rose Trilogy, Book 1)


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Lancaster County, with its rolling meadows and secret byways, may seem idyllic, but it is not without its thorns. THE ROSE TRILOGY is the stirring saga of two Amish sisters on the fringes of the church, and the unforeseen discoveries that change their lives.Rose Kauffman, a spirited young woman, has a close friendship with the bishop’s foster son. Nick dresses Plain and works hard but stirs up ple…

Good Things Happened Today


Good Things Happened Today


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“A dynamic inspirational fiction about personal growth and development.” Good Things Happened Today will inspire you to be a better person, to live a better life, uniquely blending spiritual connection and philosophy with action and adventure. If you have ever reflected on the purpose and meaning of your every day life, Good Things Happened Today is a must read for you. When a self-consumed, obses…

A Log Cabin Christmas: 9 Historical Romances during American Pioneer Christmases


A Log Cabin Christmas: 9 Historical Romances during American Pioneer Christmases


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Experience Christmas through the eyes of adventuresome settlers who relied on log cabins built from trees on their own land to see them through the cruel forces of winter. Discover how rough-hewed shelters become a home in which faith, hope, and love can flourish. Marvel in the blessings of Christmas celebrations without the trappings of modern commercialism where the true meaning of the day shin…

Hide in Plain Sight


Hide in Plain Sight


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She couldn’t turn her back on her family in their time of need. So when her sister was injured, financial expert Andrea Hampton traded the big city for Amish country to help turn her grandmother’s house into an inn. But life with the Plain People took a treacherous turn when a string of accidents and pranks threatened her family. Someone didn’t want the secrets the old house harbored to come to li…

Homespun Bride


Homespun Bride


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Montana Territory in 1883 was a dangerous place–especially for a blind woman struggling to make her way through an early winter snowstorm. Undaunted, Noelle Kramer fought to remain independent. But then a runaway horse nearly plunged her into a rushing, ice-choked river, before a stranger’s strong, sure hand saved her from certain death.And yet this was no stranger. Though she could not know it, …


Best Romance Vampire Movies

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

best romance vampire movies

10 Best Vampire Movies of All Time

Vampire movies are a classic staple of Hollywood culture, not just in the horror genre.  Vampire movies trend into romance, sex, and drama just as often as they bare fangs in the dark to scare us.   There are several reasons for this but the reality is that vampire movies are a cultural trend that doesn’t look to be drying up any time soon.

So, which ones are worth your time?

Here’s the Top Ten:

10 – Let the Right One In

Independent foreign film that really does turn the genre on its head.  This little vampire is an innocent girl.  Great storytelling!

9 – 30 Days of Night

Even though vampires hunt at night, we always have the sun to protect.  Except in Alaska.  When it’s night for a month.  The vampires consider this a buffet…

8 – Bram Stoker’s Dracula

In terms of the classic Transylvanian type, this one takes the cake.

7 – Twilight

Even if it isn’t a cinematic masterpiece, Twilight captures a lot of the romantic allure that vampires have always had and helped to make

6 – Blade II

Not as good as the original, of course.  But the franchise maintained its coolness with the Daywalker’s sequel.

5 – Underworld

Vampire action movies are gaining popularity but Underworld did a great job of unraveling a world that seems epic in its battles of mythical armies!

4 – John Carpenter’s Vampires

In the realm of horror, few can rival John Carpenter and his treatment of the vampire horror genre is no exception!

3 – Blade

How cool was it to see the concept of the unflawed, most perfect vampire?  The Daywalker.  All their strengths, none of their weaknesses.

2 – Nosferatu

Classic cinema!  This is the original vampire movie and will always have a special place in our hearts!

1 – Interview with a Vampire

Holding pace at number 1 is a classic.  Big name actors playing the most refined, yet reprehensible immortals.  Always a great one for your vampire fix.

Of course, there is a whole list of great vampire movies so just grab em and enjoy satiating your thirst!

About the Author

Check out more info on vampire movies at the Vampire Feed.

The vampire movie collection


Twilight Soundtrack


Twilight Soundtrack


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The Twilight Original Motion Picture Soundtrack features 12 songs from the movie Twilight. The Soundtrack includes 2 brand new songs from Paramore, written specifically for the movie….

The Twilight Saga: New Moon Soundtrack


The Twilight Saga: New Moon Soundtrack


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2009 – Atlantic / Warner Music – CD – The Twilight Saga : New Moon – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack – Features Bands: Death Cab for Cutie / Band of Skulls / Thom Yorke / Lykke Li / The Killers / Anya Marina / Muse / Bon Iver & St. Vincent / Black Rebel Motorcycle Club / Hurricane Bells / Sea Wolf / Ok Go / Grizzly Bear w/ Victoria Legrand / Editors / Alexanddre Desplat – Film stars: Kristen St…

The Hunger


The Hunger


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Catherine Deneuve and David Bowie are rich, beautiful, and oh-so chic as denizens of the night. Dressed in sleek outfits and stylish sunglasses, they haunt rock & roll clubs on the prowl for young blood, whom they bring home to their impossibly luxurious mansion for a late-night snack. Being a vampire never looked more sexy, but there’s a price: Bowie starts to age so fast he wrinkles up in the w…

Kindred the Embraced - The Complete Vampire Collection [VHS]


Kindred the Embraced – The Complete Vampire Collection [VHS]


$12.49


Melrose Place with fangs is more like it. This disappointing prime-time vampire series was adapted from the popular role-playing game “Vampire: The Masquerade.” The first episode sets up the premise: Julian Luna (Mark Frankel), the ruler of five vampire clans in San Francisco (known as the Kindred), is relentlessly pursued by cop Frank Kohanek (C. Thomas Howell), who mistakenly believes Luna is a…

My Best Friend Is a Vampire [VHS]


My Best Friend Is a Vampire [VHS]


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My Best Friend Is a Vampire [VHS]


My Best Friend Is a Vampire [VHS]


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Can You Romance Kasumi Goto

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

Mass Effect 2 AMV – Tali and Shepard: “I see you…my Angel”