Most Anticipated Romance of 2022 by Goodreads "A compulsively readable, witty, and humorous novel about the pursuit of a happily ever after...with oneself." - Tif Marcelo Whip-smart, heartfelt and joyful, Alison Rose Greenberg's Bad Luck Bridesmaid is a celebration of complicated women and a power-anthem to live your truth. Happy Ever After. On Her Own Terms. It’s official: Zoey Marks is the cursed bridesmaid that no engagement can survive. Ten years, three empire waist dresses, and ZERO brides have walked down the aisle. After strike three, Zoey is left wondering if her own ambivalence towards marriage has rubbed off on those she loves. And when her building distrust of matrimony culminates in turning down a proposal from her perfect All-American boyfriend, Rylan Harper III, she and Rylan are both left heartbroken, leaving Zoey to wonder: what is it exactly about tying the knot that makes her want to run in the opposite direction? Enter Hannah Green: Zoey’s best friend, who announces that she’s marrying a guy she just met (cue eye roll). At a castle. In gorgeous, romantic Ireland, where Rylan will be in attendance, and Zoey will be a bridesmaid. It’ll be fine. Okay, the woman definition of fine (NOT FINE). Determined to turn her luck around, Zoey accepts her role and vows to get Hannah down the aisle—all the while praying her best friend’s wedded bliss will allow her to embrace marriage and get Rylan back. But as the weekend goes on, Zoey is plagued with more questions than answers. Can you be a free spirit, yet still want a certain future? Can you have love and be loved on your terms? And how DO you wrangle a bossy falcon into doing your bidding? "Laugh-out-loud funny in places and heart-rending serious in others, Greenberg's debut is a unique romance strong on friendships and the importance of being true to oneself that also explores an alternate route to a different happily-ever-after. " —Booklist "An unconventional love story for independent women." —Kirkus Reviews
Filled with the romance and angst that defines the years you come to know yourself, with a shifting timeline covering two decades and ratcheting up the tension, Maybe Once, Maybe Twice is a novel of second chances and finding your own way. You know that old saying, “if we are still single when we’re 35, we should get married?” Well, Maggie Vine made that vow with two different people, at two very different stages of her life. And they both showed up. Maggie Vine’s life is going extra-medium. At 35 she’s pursuing her dreams of being a singer and being a mother—though neither is successfully panning out. So when Garrett Scholl—stifled hedge fund manager by day but electrifying aspiring rock singer by night—comes to her 35th birthday party with the intention to kiss Maggie senseless, it feels like one piece might click into place. Except he’s engaged to someone else, and Maggie knows she won’t fit into the cookie-cutter life he’s building for himself. Enter Asher Reyes. Her first boyfriend from summer camp, turned into heartthrob actor, he’s lived a successful yet private life ever since he got famous. When a career-changing opportunity is presented to Maggie after her reconnection with Asher, it feels like everything—music, love, family—will fall into place. But her past won’t let her move on without a fight.
2020 Miriam Matthews Ethnic History Award from the Los Angeles City Historical Society Alison Rose Jefferson examines how African Americans pioneered America’s “frontier of leisure” by creating communities and business projects in conjunction with their growing population in Southern California during the nation’s Jim Crow era.
The tale of a modern sorority - fashioned after a Victorian girls' school. Ignited to the heights of passion by erotic tales of the Victorian age, a group of lusty young women are encouraged to act out their forbidden fantasies - all under the tutelage of Mistresses Emily and Justine, two avid practitioners of hard-core discipline.
All they need for Christmas Sleigh Ride with the Single Dad by Alison Roberts Dr. Grace Forbes’s first day in Manhattan Mercy’s ER is unforgettable—especially when she runs into her old flame, ER chief Charles Davenport! The spark is still there between them, but they’ve both changed. Charles is now a widower and single dad to twin boys, while Grace has lost her dream of having children. Yet, as the weather gets colder, Charles and his little family might make her Christmas wish come true. Twins Under His Tree by Karen Rose Smith Young widow Dr. Lily Wescott has just given birth to twin baby girls. And she couldn’t have done it without Mitch Cortega. The decorated combat surgeon was with her every step of the way. Both Mitch and Lily need time to heal past wounds, but how much longer can they fight their attraction? With Christmas just around the corner, maybe it’s time to trust that love can bring them a new future! USA TODAY Bestselling Author Karen Rose Smith Previously published as Sleigh Ride with the Single Dad and Twins Under His Tree
New York Times bestselling author Alison Weir explores the turbulent life of Henry VIII’s mother, Elizabeth, the first queen of the Tudor dynasty, in this “superbly readable and engaging” (Historical Novels Society) novel. Elizabeth of York is the oldest daughter of King Edward IV. Flame-haired, beautiful, and sweet-natured, she is adored by her family; yet her life is suddenly disrupted when her beloved father dies in the prime of life. Her uncle, the notorious Richard III, takes advantage of King Edward’s death to grab the throne and imprison Elizabeth’s two younger brothers, the rightful royal heirs. Forever afterward known as "the Princes in the Tower," the boys are never seen again. On the heels of this tragedy, Elizabeth is subjected to Richard’s overtures to make her his wife, further legitimizing his claim to the throne. King Richard has murdered her brothers, yet she feels she must accept his proposal. As if in a fairy tale, Elizabeth is saved by Henry Tudor, who challenges Richard and defeats him at the legendary Battle of Bosworth Field. Following his victory, Henry becomes king and asks Elizabeth to be his wife, the first queen of the Tudor line. The marriage is happy and fruitful, not only uniting the warring houses of Lancaster and York—the red and white roses—but producing four surviving children, one of whom, Henry VIII, will rule the country for the next thirty-six years. As in her popular Six Tudor Queens series, Alison Weir captures the personality of one of Britain’s most important consorts, conveying Elizabeth of York’s dramatic life in a novel that is all the richer because of its firm basis in history.
A Little Christmas Magic - Alison Roberts Christmas with a single dad and his five-year-old twins is just what nanny Emma Sinclair needs to help her recover from chemo. But for her brooding boss, Dr Adam McAllister, the festive season is one he’d rather forget. Emma is determined to give the children their first real Christmas, and as she works her magic, Adam can’t help being captivated. As one passionate mistletoe kiss leads to another, dare Emma dream of a future – together? Twins Under His Tree - Karen Rose Smith Dr Lily Wescott was now the proud mother of twin baby girls, but she couldn’t have done it without Mitch Cortega. The decorated combat surgeon was with her every step of the way. And the young widow was finding it awfully hard to resist him. Spending time with Lily was making Mitch yearn for something he’d never known was missing. The wounded combat surgeon knew they both needed time to heal. But with Christmas just around the corner, it was time to move on and trust in a love that promised a future filled with the true joy of giving! A Family This Christmas - Sue MacKay The sleepy town of Havelock is the last place Dr Jenny Bostock wanted to get stuck over the holidays. Her whole trip was designed to escape the heartbreak of a family Christmas. But when adorable twin boys crash into her on their skateboard – closely followed by their stressed-out (and seriously sexy!) single dad, Dr Cameron Roberts – Jenny’s forced to put her travelling plans on hold. And the longer she stays with Cameron and his two little boys, the harder it is to leave...
FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE SIX TUDOR QUEENS SERIES. In a brand-new short story, Alison Weir reimagines a dark and dangerous moment in Tudor history. I wasn't supposed to know about the secret prayer meetings, the hidden English Bible, the people coming and going under cover of darkness. It was illegal, you see . . . Guernsey, 1556. Devoted servant Jennet is heartbroken when her mistress, Perotine, is arrested alongside her mother and sister for a crime that the Massey women did not commit. As Protestants, to be accused of theft under the staunch Catholic rule of Queen Mary is matter of life and death. And, once the Massey family find themselves locked in the grim Castle Cornet, it seems that nothing can change the dreaded sentence they face. Except for one thing, unknown to their accusers. Mistress Perotine is with child. Can Jennet intervene in time to delay the trial? Or has a terrible fate already been written for Perotine Massey? *Includes the first chapter of the spellbinding new Tudor Rose novel, Mary I: Queen of Sorrows * READERS LOVE ALISON WEIR 'Weir truly brings history alive' 'I thoroughly enjoyed this book and was able to see the Tudor era through a new lens' 'I've yet to find any other author that captures history quite so well. I always feel like I've slipped in time and I'm privy to some secret historical events' 'Compelling, fascinating, exquisite
All they need for Christmas Sleigh Ride with the Single Dad - Alison Roberts Dr Grace Forbes’s first day in Manhattan Mercy’s ER is unforgettable — especially when she runs into her old flame, ER chief Charles Davenport! The spark is still there between them, but they’ve both changed. Charles is now a widower and single dad to twin boys, while Grace has lost her dream of having children. Yet, as the weather gets colder, Charles and his little family might make her Christmas wish come true. Twins Under His Tree - Karen Rose Smith Young widow Dr Lily Wescott has just given birth to twin baby girls. And she couldn’t have done it without Mitch Cortega. The decorated combat surgeon was with her every step of the way. Both Mitch and Lily need time to heal past wounds, but how much longer can they fight their attraction? With Christmas just around the corner, maybe it’s time to trust that love can bring them a new future!
A true story about courage, friendship, and a comfortable cat who loved honey. Rachel the Most Radiant Rabbit and Bella the Most Beautiful Bee have the adventure of a lifetime as they strive to bring home a jar of honey for Clementine's supper. Will Rachel and Bella manage to outwit Queen Beatrice and navigate the honeycomb-coloured ladder and fill their baskets with the World's Most Delicious Honey? Or will Queen Beatrice scream the hive down?
Charlotte and Rose arrive home from school to find their kitchen covered in stinky, orange slime and their parents missing. To rescue them, the sisters use a magical book to travel to the sparkling, underground land called Gem. There they must find alternative sources of magic for the five Heart Duties that make life in Gem possible. With the help of the book, a dragon and two little fairy lights, can Charlotte and Rose track down a new source of magic for the first Heart Duty?
The Beast doesn't always wait for Beauty. Sometimes, Beauty is the Beast. A sorcerer transforms Princess Mirabella into a frightening creature. While she revels in the power at her fingertips, she will die unless she can find a cure. She has three years to outwit the sorcerer, change the future of magic, and discover the meaning of love.
Thank you for visiting our website. Would you like to provide feedback on how we could improve your experience?
This site does not use any third party cookies with one exception — it uses cookies from Google to deliver its services and to analyze traffic.Learn More.