title: The Power of Sexy Relationships: Stories From The Heart to Live Your Passions & Embrace Your Purpose
author: Nancy A Kerner
description: Nancy Kerner is an author, speaker, teacher, inspirational healer and co-creator of International Communities and Circles of Women. As a practicing metaphysician for over twenty years, Nancy has inspired tens of thousands of women to harness their highest potential and to create the life of her dreams. Nancy is the founder of Vision Dancer Productions which hosts International Womens Retreats and Events. In 2003 she co-created numerous outrageously fun events for women including the You Are a Powerful Woman Retreat; the Enlightened Womans Retreat; the Pleasure in Paradise: Swimming with Dolphins in Hawaii Retreat; Women Inspiring Women Retreat; and One Day Quickie Events such as, The Divine Feminine Writers Circle; Catch Your Dreams in Kona. Shes created and facilitated numerous Circles such as The Intuitive Leadership Circles in Canada and the USA; Activate the Source of Your Power  Cyber Circle; The Facilitator Mentoring and Support Cyber Circle. Nancy was born and raised in San Diego, California. She moved to Seattle, Washington where she met and married her husband Manson Kerner, in 1979 and raised their two sons while building a log home, and then a ranch home on their 9 acres from raw land. In 1988, after Nancys son had a near death experience, she sought help from a 12 Step Spiritual Recovery Program where she had her first conscious awakening. It was then that she was downloaded with a vision to assist women around the world in co-creating community, purpose, and love. The principles of the 12 Steps helped inspire Nancys own spiritual teachings, as well as other influences such as Oprah Winfrey, Louise Hay, Marianne Williamson, Bill Wilson &amp; Dr. Bob, Robert Egan &amp; Unity Church, Center for Spiritual Living, The Family of Women, Justin Sterling, David Deida, Satyan Raja, Dr. Christiane Northrup, Dr. Mona Lisa Shultz, Wayne Dyer, Doreen Virtue, Hay House Publishing Company, and The Quantum Leap Program and Seminars through T. Harv Ecker. Nancy studied at the American Institute of Holistic Theology; Doctor of Divinity. Currently, Nancy uses the backdrop of Hawaii to open womens hearts into experiencing a deeper surrender to pleasure and love. She is currently writing her books, agendas, events and retreats for women on the Big Island of Hawaii. She welcomes others to join this inspiring community of women for a day or a lifetime. Contact: Nancy@NancyKerner.com Website: www.NancyKerner.com
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  What the Duke Desires
  
  
  Jenna Petersen
  
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  This book is for Miriam. There are a myriad of  
  hats a good agent wears, from brainstorming  
  partner, to first reader, to hand holder and “snap  
  out of it” sayer, not to mention career nurturer.  
  You do all of them with style and polish and  
  infinite kindness. Thank you so much for all you  
  do and who you are.
  
  
  And for Michael, who makes everything all better  
  with hugs, sound advice, and occasionally ice  
  cream. You are my hero, and I’m so lucky to have  
  you as my partner for the rest of my life.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Contents
  
  
  
  
  
  [Chapter 1](index_split_004.html#filepos12820)
  
  She had never had a face. Since Simon was a…
  
  
  
  
  
  [Chapter 2](index_split_005.html#filepos35211)
  
  So now that you’ve had a chance to examine them,…
  
  
  
  
  
  [Chapter 3](index_split_006.html#filepos68855)
  
  And then he went so far as to dare compare…
  
  
  
  
  
  [Chapter 4](index_split_007.html#file