The place of religion in the public realm is the subject of frequent and lively debate in the media, among academics and policymakers, and within communities. With this edited collection, Solange Lefebvre and Lori G. Beaman bring together a series of case studies of religious groups and practices from all across Canada that re-examine and question the classic distinction between the public and private spheres.Religion in the Public Sphere explores the public image of relig...

"I was the first to kiss her," Bryce brags."I call her virginity," Ace yells out loudly."She will love me first," Chris responds angrily.Erica rolls her eyes and stomps her foot. "I hate you! All of you!!"***Erica finds herself homeless and without a family after her parents are banished from the West Pack. She is forced to take the only option that is laid out before her. To go to the North Pack and live with the Alpha, Luna, and their Triplet sons....

"You belong to him tonight." My father says as he gestures to the man.My name is Emma, a pathetic she-wolf who is sold by my father after enduring years of abuse from him.That is until Alpha Ethan comes into my life and turns it upside down. He saves me from the hell and gives me a position in his Pack. But only under one condition, that I marry Ethan and become his chosen Luna for at least one year.I have no choice but to agree with the contract marriage if I want ...

"You belong to him tonight." My father says as he gestures to the man.My name is Emma, a pathetic she-wolf who is sold by my father after enduring years of abuse from him.That is until Alpha Ethan comes into my life and turns it upside down. He saves me from the hell and gives me a position in his Pack. But only under one condition, that I marry Ethan and become his chosen Luna for at least one year.I have no choice but to agree with the contract marriage if I want ...

A compelling story of seven children who suffered immensely in the paternal home. From birth until they moved away, abuse leaped endlessly in their innocent lives. The girls endured even more painful experiences caused by their professed father. The story depicts vivid events endured over years of abusive behaviour that consequently left each child with perpetual scars. A poignant story, indeed!

She gazes up at me unbuckles my belt and undoes my pants. Sliding her hand inside my boxers she grips my length.Closing my eyes I thrust into her hand but the vision of my Little Vixen pops into my head and I know I cannot betray the bond.“I am not in the mood tonight,”“You are always in the mood for me,”“Not anymore,”-----I was born to be extraordinary, meant to be a powerful force among all creatures.Born to three hybrid werewolves I sho...

"I propose you become my second chance mate," Alpha Thomas says like it is no big deal.I cannot stop the cackle that escapes from my lips. "Have you lost your mind? I knew it was my mistake to kiss you without permission, and I have apologized," I say offended."But how dare you use it as leverage to blackmail me into becoming your mate?!""Not the blackmail, just a deal. For a year, we will pretend to be madly in love. At the end of the year, we get a quick divorce, ...

"I was the first to kiss her," Bryce brags."I call her virginity," Ace yells out loudly."She will love me first," Chris responds angrily.Erica rolls her eyes and stomps her foot. "I hate you! All of you!!"***Erica finds herself homeless and without a family after her parents are banished from the West Pack. She is forced to take the only option that is laid out before her. To go to the North Pack and live with the Alpha, Luna, and their Triplet sons....

I take a deep breath as I step out of the car, and Kyle's sandalwood scent hits me like a ton of bricks.My wolf growls in my mind, "Mate."Kyle strides toward me with his arms outstretched, but before he can reach me, Atticus gets out of the car behind me. A low growl rumbles in Atticus's chest, serving as a reminder that I belong to him.I clear my throat awkwardly, "Alpha Kyle, this is Alpha Atticus of the Warrior Pack."***Eryn's life was going accor...

"You can't reject them. They are royals.""That is not a law," I cross my arms over my chest. "As soon as they acknowledge the bond between us, I will reject them."Mom takes another swig of the drink in her hand. "You can't. You are special.""Nyx doesn't make me special," I hiss. "She makes me weird."'I heard that,' Nyx replies from the other side of the room.***For as long as Macy can remember, Nyx has been in her mind or by her side. Unlike ...

"You can't reject them. They are royals.""That is not a law," I cross my arms over my chest. "As soon as they acknowledge the bond between us, I will reject them."Mom takes another swig of the drink in her hand. "You can't. You are special.""Nyx doesn't make me special," I hiss. "She makes me weird."'I heard that,' Nyx replies from the other side of the room.***For as long as Macy can remember, Nyx has been in her mind or by her side. Unlike ...

What is happening to me?' I groan in my mind. 'I shouldn't care so much about this human.''You care for her because she belongs to you,' my wolf replies.'She is a human,' I remind him. 'She is stumbling over her words like an idiot. Nope. Absolutely not. I will not take this human as my mate. She is not worthy to be a Luna,''You are stubborn to change. Just like the rest of your pack,' my wolf replies.'I am not like them,' I growl at my wolf.'Then pr...