Sarah Fischer

Violet Carrington is a freshman at Elton Hall University, but she's about to get more than just her degree... Throwing herself into the insanity of college life, Violet makes new friends and even catches the eye of a handsome guy. Everything is as it should be, until one night out she crosses paths with a mysterious, sinfully attractive man. Not only does he manage to ignite a burning desire deep inside her, he also happens to be her new, off-limits college professor. Professor David Berneli is only visiting Elton Hall, but a lot can happen in a year... Everyone knows any personal relationship between professor and student is strictly prohibited. But somewhere in between lectures and after school events, Violet manages to dazzle him. She not only challenges David at every turn, but also tempts his every desire. No matter how hard they try to ignore the crackle of sexual tension between them, a few furtive glances quickly turn into clandestine meetings in his office. By giving in to temptation, Violet and David fall deeper down the rabbit hole... As the semester ticks on, Violet begins to question not only the whirlwind affair that threatens to consume them both, but David's desires as well. If he's not willing to risk everything for her, she'll have no choice but to leave the comfort of his arms without looking back. Before any decision can be made, a looming threat comes out of the shadows, putting her and the passionate relationship she has with her professor in danger. Now Violet must fight for her own life, and for the one she wants to spend it with...

First Semester

Sarah Fischer liebt ihre zweijährige Tochter – doch sie bereut es, Mutter geworden zu sein. Denn noch immer ist das Leben als Mutter mit vielen beruflichen und persönlichen Einschränkungen verbunden. Väter haben es da leichter. Frauen aber werden in die Mutterrolle gezwängt und zu einer Art aufopfernder Dienstleisterin, deren eigene Bedürfnisse bedeutungslos sind. Und als wäre das noch nicht genug, sollen sie darüber auch noch glücklich sein, denn Mutter zu sein ist erfüllend – wer anders empfindet, gilt als selbstsüchtig oder als Rabenmutter. Sarah Fischer ist eine der wenigen Frauen, die öffentlich zugeben, ihre Mutterschaft zu bereuen. Gnadenlos ehrlich und bisweilen schockierend erzählt sie, wie ihr eigenes, selbstbestimmtes Leben seit der Geburt ihrer Tochter mehr und mehr verloren ging und warum wir dringend ein neues Mutterbild brauchen, das sich an den Bedürfnissen und Kräften der Frauen orientiert. Der Erfahrungsbericht zur Debatte um „regretting motherhood“.

Regretting Motherhood – Warum ich lieber Vater geworden wäre

Die Mutterglück-Lüge

Kelsey McKnight

When mistletoe is not enough... With her only son still single, Mrs. Claus is rolling up her red sleeves and playing matchmaker. With a little advice from Cupid and a list of potential brides, she’s convinced a dash of magic will get the snowball rolling. There’s just one problem, Nick isn’t looking for love. All he wants to do is fill his father’s boots as he prepares to take over as Santa Claus. While Mrs. Claus is scheming away, Nick meets Heather, a charming artist with a giving heart and a loving smile. Preparing for her first Christmas alone, Heather is looking for adventure. Nick becomes a kindred spirit as they both remember what it’s like to live in the moment. Just as they think they found a fairytale romance, Nick discovers his mother’s magical meddling. With Christmas Eve quickly approaching, Nick must decide if his love for Heather was the real magic all along or if it was just the work of Cupid Claus? Each book in the Seasons of Love series is standalone: *Royally Abandoned *Cupid Claus *Falling in Puppy Love

Cupid Claus

Last semester, Annabelle fell in love. There are just two problems. Jason is her best friend...and he's already taken. Refusing to break up a relationship, Annabelle resigns to love him from afar-until a certain hot firefighter walks into her life. Kingsley is the perfect catch. Rich, attractive, with muscles to boot, and he only has eyes for Annabelle. But things get complicated when he clashes with Jason. With tensions running high and emotions spiraling out of control, Annabelle finds herself torn between her love for Jason, and her new desire for Kingsley. The longer Annabelle tries to hold on to both men, the more she gets tangled up in a web of lies, secrets, and chilling revelations. Now, things have gotten worse and Annabelle must do something-before things get ugly...

Second Snowfall

Christie Peters has her whole life mapped out for her. She plans to marry her boyfriend. Pose for wedding pictures at the Plaza. Then take care of her future children while her husband fights for their country. She would be the perfect trophy wife...or not. But then a new man walks into her life, and Christie takes a temporary break from perfection. Shane introduces her to a world filled with possibilities and unexplainable passion. She starts to doubt every decision she's ever made. But the deeper Christie falls into Shane's world of underground, illegal street racing, her perfect world begins to crumble around her, and things aren't as simple as they once seemed. Christie has to choose. Is she willing to settle for safety and security? Because one thing is certain-if she decides to walk on the wild side, there's no going back.

Third Wheel

The headscarf, which over 60 percent of Turkish women wear in some form, has caused uproars in Turkish politics since the 1980s. Political scientists and political commentators alike have labeled the headscarf and the women who wear it a sign of an impending Islamist theocracy, proof of the end of Turkish secularism, and embodiments of the inherent patriarchy of Turkish society.

Women's Relationship to Secularism in Contemporary Turkey

Democracy, Modernization and the Veil

Love is a numbers game… Kay Hangler has a mind for numbers and a passion for the matchmaking app she helped to create. This Fourth of July weekend, her company is hosting a singles event at the historic Hazel Oaks Resort. Fun, sun, and romance are on the schedule for dozens of potential couples while Kay stubbornly flies solo...again. While she trusts her algorithm, she hasn’t personally tried it—until the resort's handsome and friendly sailing instructor dares her to put it to the test. Finn Stark was born on the water and comes from a long line of sailors. While he enjoys his summer gig teaching sailing at the resort and restoring boats, he’s longing to meet someone special. When a pretty brunette wanders into his boathouse and promises she can find his perfect match using numbers, Finn’s skeptical. Finn doesn’t believe true love can be calculated, but Kay’s built her entire career on this belief. Will their numbers add up to a future before the Fourth of July fireworks, or is their romance destined to fizzle out?

Love at First Spark

Ein entführtes Passagierflugzeug steuert auf einen hoch frequentierten Platz im öffentlichen Raum zu. Darf der Staat die Maschine abschießen? Nach 9/11 stellt sich diese Frage nicht nur in den USA. Während in der US-amerikanischen Rechtsordnung die Befugnis eines Abschusses nicht in Frage gestellt wird, entbrannte in der deutschen Rechtswissenschaft nicht erst seit dem Urteil des BVerfG zu § 14 Abs. 3 LuftSiG, der einen Abschuss ausdrücklich erlaubte, ein bitter geführter Streit über die Grundwerte der deutschen Verfassungsordnung. Was bedeuten die geführten Diskussionen für das jeweilige Verfassungsverständnis? Welche Wertungen sind damit verbunden und warum wurde das Urteil zu § 14 Abs. 3 LuftSiG so harsch kritisiert? Diesen Fragen nähert sich die Dissertation durch eine Beleuchtung der im Recht verwobenen Souveränitätsverständnisse, die auch heute noch an die Oberfläche strömen, wenn es um das Überleben des Staates geht.

Zugleich eine Untersuchung verfassungsrechtlicher Aspekte des deutschen Grundgesetzes und der Verfassung der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika

Der Abschuss entführter Zivilflugzeuge - Eine Frage der Souveränität

Der Australier Sam findet auf seiner Joggingrunde eine Flaschenpost. Die hat vor über zehn Jahren die junge Deutsche Lena am Ende ihres Work-and-Travel-Jahres ins Meer geworfen, darin ein Brief mit ihren Wünschen und Träumen für die Zukunft. Er schreibt ihr, ohne mit einer Antwort zu rechnen. Doch Lena bedankt sich beim Finder, und es beginnt eine Freundschaft, die sich mit jedem Brief vertieft. Bis die Liebe ins Spiel kommt. Doch kann man sich in einen Menschen verlieben, den man noch nie gesehen oder gesprochen hat? Dem man sich nah fühlt, obwohl er so weit weg ist?

Roman

Zeilen ans Meer

Sabine Zuhl

Claudia Hinck

Martin Musiol

Matthias Pump

Christiane Röder

Carolyn Srugies

Glückskekse - wer kennt sie nicht? Ob zum Nachtisch im Chinarestaurant oder an Silvester, sie sind längst auch Teil der westlichen Kultur geworden und beglücken den, der sie öffnet, mit manchmal sinnvollen und manchmal doch recht konfusen Weisheiten oder Vorhersagen. So unterschiedlich wie die Autorinnen und Autoren dieser Anthologie sind auch ihre Geschichten. Mal spannend, mal romantisch, mal zum Schmunzeln, und auch mal kritisch ... Aber eines haben sie gemeinsam: Sie alle drehen sich um Glückskekse und ihre Prophezeihungen, die nicht immer in Erfüllung gehen - manchmal aber schon. Und meist nicht so, wie man im ersten Moment denkt ... Du wirst ein Abenteuer finden - oder das Abenteuer findet dich.

Eine Geschichten-Anthologie rund um den berühmt-berüchtigten Glückskeks

Geschichten aus dem Keks

He’s used to stories with no happy ending… Aiden Hughes never expected to return to Birdsong, but after a scandal rocked his professional world the former hard-hitting reporter needs a plan B. Covering local events for the small town newspaper after chasing down national news is a huge step backwards. But when he interviews the founder of a dog rescue whose heart is bigger than New York City, he wonders if there’s more to life than his byline in a prestigious paper. Emily McLane has always had a sweet spot for animals. She plans an ambitious adoption festival to fund the expansion of her beloved dog rescue, but she needs publicity. When a former local boy offers to help her design a promotion, she finds herself falling in love for the first time. They both have big dreams, but Aiden’s will take him far from Birdsong. Will they follow their hearts or are they only falling in puppy love?

Falling in Puppy Love

Kelsey McKnight 

She’s determined to play Cupid, but will her arrow go astray? Nat Keller has worked at upstate New York’s Hazel Oaks Resort her entire adult life, dedicating herself to the lakeside lodge she considers home. After moving constantly as a child, planting roots and showcasing her organizational skills as the resort’s Head Concierge is her dream job. When she’s tasked with helping a married couple rekindle their romance, she’s excited to prove herself until she learns she'll be working with a partner. Lead Adventure Coordinator Hudson Dougal has never stayed in one place for long. He’s worked at Hazel Oaks for nearly a year and is contemplating his next big move when he’s asked to work with the only woman who seems to be immune to his charm. Always up for a challenge, Hudson accepts. Soon, Nat and Hudson are igniting more than just a stale marriage. But just as Hudson wonders if roots have a purpose, he receives another opportunity. Will love be enough of an adventure to convince him to stay?

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