Ever since the tragic death of his parents, Porsche's life has been a balancing act between attending college and bartending to support his younger brother and pay off his deadbeat uncle's gambling debt. When he witnesses a gang of thugs attacking a handsome young man in the alley behind his bar, he's reluctant to intervene--until he's offered fifty thousand baht to help the stranger escape.The stranger is known as Kinn, the second son of a notorious crime family. Impressed with Porsche's ...

After an intimate night with Kinn, Porsche finds himself torn. He never anticipated that becoming the mafia heir's bodyguard would lead to being dosed with an aphrodisiac and relying on his employer for help. Even more confusing is that part of him enjoyed it. Hurt and bewildered, Porsche wants nothing more than to avoid Kinn, but Kinn seems oblivious to his feelings.To make matters worse, Porsche is now being pursued by hired thugs with orders to capture him alive. What could they possibl...

Pete has finally escaped Vegas--but walking away from him is proving harder than he ever imagined. The violence, the captivity, the chaos... it should have left nothing but scars. So why can't he stop thinking about the man behind the madness?Meanwhile, Porsche is spiraling. A photograph and a cryptic message hint at a devastating truth: Kinn's family may be tied to his own parents' deaths. The closer Porsche gets to the truth, the more uncertain everything becomes--including his love for ...

With Kant deposed, Porsche is installed as the new head of the Minor Clan, finally putting the conflict between the Theerapanyakul family's clans to rest... Or has it?Now, all Pete wants is to live a happy life with Vegas, Macau, and baby Venice. Unfortunately, Vegas has been part of this organization long enough to know that there's no such thing as happily ever after if they're still stuck beneath the Major Clan's heel. Yet, it may be possible to secure that happiness for his little fami...

Kinn and Porsche have finally found their way into each other's hearts, but their happiness is short-lived. Kinn's enigmatic ex, Tawan, has returned--and he's determined to reclaim his place by Kinn's side. As Porsche uncovers the truth about Kinn's past with Tawan, insecurities begin to take hold. How can he compete with someone as polished and handsome as Tawan? Does Kinn truly care for Porsche--or is he just another fleeting affair?When Porsche is accused of leaking the family's secrets...

Pete has been missing for two weeks, and Kinn, Porsche, and the rest of the Major Clan are left to assume the worst--if Pete's mission spying on the Minor Clan has gone south, he's as good as dead. The Minor Clan never take prisoners, and their cruel oldest son Vegas is especially ruthless.Little do they know Pete is still alive, chained up at Vegas's mercy. He doesn't feel like he's been spared a worse fate, though: He'd take death over being forced to warm Vegas's bed. Or at least, that'...

Iran's presidents have defined the Islamic Republic's attitudes towards the rest of the world. Never has this been more true than now. In this book Siavush Randjbar-Daemi presents an in-depth analysis of the evolution of the Iranian presidency from its inception in the aftermath of the Islamic Revolution to the present day. He offers detailed narratives of each president's ascent to the post and their struggles to acquire authority andmaintain relevance within the political process....

The Iranian People's Fada'i Guerrillas have received little dedicated scholarly investigation in the shadow of the Iranian Revolution. This unique collection combines scholarly analysis of the movement, with first-hand accounts from those within the movement, in order to shed light on the experiences, organisation and history of this group during the 1970's.The volume is partly composed of eyewitness accounts from veteran Fada'i members on themes such as everyday life in safehouses...

This comprehensive collection addresses the important question of political parties in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Written by historians, political scientists, and sociologists of the region, the book provides a pertinent analytical framework to understand the often complex and turbulent histories of these political parties, their role within the region, and their prospects in the wake of the post-2011 Arab Uprisings. The authors explore a rich and varied range of case studies...

DANGEROUS LIAISONEver since the tragic death of his parents, Porsche's life has been a balancing act between attending college and bartending to support his younger brother and pay off his deadbeat uncle's gambling debt. When he witnesses a gang of thugs attacking a handsome young man in the alley behind his bar, he's reluctant to intervene--until he's offered fifty thousand baht to help the stranger escape.The stranger is known as Kinn, the second son of a...

Focusing on the Iranian presidential elections of 2009 and ensuing demonstrations in major cities across Iran and world, Media, Power, and Politics in the Digital Age provides a balanced discussion of the role and impact of modern communication technologies, particularly the novel utilization of "small digital media" vis-à-vis the elections and global media coverage. Written in a non-technical, easy to read, and accessible manner, the volume will appeal to scholars, students, poli...

MISERY LOVES COMPANYPete has been missing for two weeks, and Kinn, Porsche, and the rest of the Major Clan are left to assume the worst--if Pete's mission spying on the Minor Clan has gone south, he's as good as dead. The Minor Clan never take prisoners, and their cruel oldest son Vegas is especially ruthless.Little do they know Pete is still alive, chained up at Vegas's mercy. He doesn't feel like he's been spared a worse fate, though: He'd take death over...