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Beauty and the Bachelor

Author : Naima Simone

Publisher : Entangled: Indulgence

Page : 222 pages

File Size : 24,2 MB

Release : 2015-08-10

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1633753700

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Billionaire Lucas Oliver is hell-bent on revenge. And his plan begins when Sydney Blake—the stunning daughter of his enemy—is tricked into bidding on Lucas at a bachelor auction. Then he serves up a little blackmail...followed by a marriage proposal Sydney has no choice but to accept. Sydney has been controlled by her family her whole life. When Lucas threatens to reveal her father's shady business, she is once again forced to do her duty for her family. But worse—oh so much worse—is the rush of lust that Lucas ignites in her blood. Lucas is determined to get his revenge, but it's tough when he can't keep from touching her—or thinking about touching her—all the time. She's not fairing much better since she's engaged to a darkly handsome beast intent on destroying her entire family...along with her heart. Each book in the Bachelor Auction series is STANDALONE: * Beauty and the Bachelor * The Millionaire Makeover * The Bachelor’s Promise * A Millionaire at Midnight



Bachelor Nation

Author : Amy Kaufman

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 322 pages

File Size : 38,43 MB

Release : 2019-02-05

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1101985917

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*A New York Times Bestseller* The first definitive, unauthorized, behind-the-scenes cultural history of the Bachelor franchise, America’s favorite guilty pleasure. For sixteen years and thirty-six seasons, the Bachelor franchise has been a mainstay in American TV viewers’ lives. Since it premiered in 2002, the show’s popularity and relevance have only grown—more than eight million viewers tuned in to see the conclusion of the most recent season of The Bachelor. Los Angeles Times journalist Amy Kaufman is a proud member of Bachelor Nation and has a long history with the franchise—ABC even banned her from attending show events after her coverage of the program got a little too real for its liking. She has interviewed dozens of producers, contestants, and celebrity fans to give readers never-before-told details of the show’s inner workings: what it’s like to be trapped in the mansion “bubble”; dark, juicy tales of producer manipulation; and revelations about the alcohol-fueled debauchery that occurs long before the Fantasy Suite. Kaufman also explores what our fascination means, culturally: what the show says about the way we view so-called ideal suitors; our subconscious yearning for fairy-tale romance; and how this enduring television show has shaped society’s feelings about love, marriage, and feminism by appealing to a marriage plot that’s as old as the best of Jane Austen.



The Bachelor's Promise

Author : Naima Simone

Publisher : Entangled: Indulgence

Page : 240 pages

File Size : 35,66 MB

Release : 2016-08-29

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1633756963

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If Noelle Rana wants to move forward with her life, she has to make a deal with the devil—devastatingly gorgeous, broody millionaire Aiden Kent. He made a promise years ago, and she’s come to collect, even if it means facing down the only man who ever broke her heart. And there's a really good chance he'll do it again. Aiden never expected to see Noelle again, and he’s determined to keep his distance from the beautiful enigma wrapped in denim and leather. He can’t trust anyone with the last name Rana. But he made a promise to his dying mother and he intends to keep it, Except it isn't long before Noelle invades his personal space. Suddenly, he can't stop thinking about the exotic beauty's alluring curves. He wants the daughter of his enemy, and he’s determined to have her...if only for one night Each book in the Bachelor Auction series is a standalone, full-length story that can be enjoyed out of order. Series Order: Book #1 Beauty and the Bachelor Book #2 The Millionaire Makeover Book #3 The Bachelor’s Promise Book #4 A Millionaire at Midnight



The Millionaire Makeover

Author : Naima Simone

Publisher : Entangled: Indulgence

Page : 205 pages

File Size : 44,20 MB

Release : 2016-02-08

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1633755282

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Plain Jane computer programmer Khloe Richardson needs a date—just so she can make the guy of her dreams jealous. Maybe then he'll finally see her as something more than the awkward girl who works in the second office from the left. Bidding on a bachelor at a charity auction could be the perfect opportunity. Except that Khloe ends up winning the one bachelor she doesn’t want: millionaire Niall Hunter. The same bachelor she spent a scorchingly hot, intense night with...and never saw again. Niall’s paying the ultimate price for one hot-as-hell night with his best friend’s little sister. Helping Khloe turn her shy wallflower ways into some seriously sultry siren vibes is tantamount to torture. Especially when it’s for another man. But Niall’s promised to behave. Besides, he’s never been a forever kind of guy. Only now Niall can't stop wanting Khloe. Can't resist touching her. And damned if he can remember why he’s supposed to stay away... Each book in the Bachelor Auction series is STANDALONE: * Beauty and the Bachelor * The Millionaire Makeover * The Bachelor’s Promise * A Millionaire at Midnight



The Bachelor

Author : Sabrina Jeffries

Publisher : Zebra Books

Page : 266 pages

File Size : 40,57 MB

Release : 2020-02-25

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1420148605

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Fans of Bridgerton will love this irresistibly fun new family in a series to savor from the New York Times bestselling author, as the grown children of a thrice-married dowager duchess piece together the stories of their fathers—while pursuing passions of their own . . . “Anyone who loves romance must read Sabrina Jeffries!” —Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author USA Today and Publishers Weekly Bestseller | Goodreads Romance that Readers Love Lady Gwyn Drake has long protected her family’s reputation by hiding an imprudent affair from her youth. But when her former suitor appears at Armitage Hall, manhandling the heiress and threatening to go public with her secrets, it’s Gwyn who needs protecting. Her twin brother, Thorn, hires Joshua Wolfe, the estate’s gamekeeper, to keep her safe in London during her debut. As a war hero, Joshua feels obligated to fulfill the assignment he has accepted. But as a man, it’s torment to be so very close to the beauty he’s fought to ignore . . . With handsome Joshua monitoring her every move, Gwyn would prefer to forget both the past and the parade of money-seeking bachelors at her coming out. But Joshua is unmoved by her attempts at flirtation, and the threat of blackmail still hangs over her. With danger closing in, Gwyn must decide which is the greater risk: deflecting a scoundrel’s attempts to sabotage her—or revealing her whole heart to the rugged bodyguard she can’t resist . . . If one knows anything about Regency society, it’s that they can’t resist a scandalous secret. “Beautifully showcases the author’s gift for creating vividly etched characters (including a well-matched pair of protagonists) and then expertly placing them within a tautly constructed plot spiced with danger and plenty of red-hot sensuality.” —Booklist



Most Dramatic Ever

Author : Suzannah Showler

Publisher : ECW Press

Page : 213 pages

File Size : 10,1 MB

Release : 2018-01-23

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 1773051679

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The right reasons to fall in love with The Bachelor When it debuted in 2002, The Bachelor raised the stakes of first-wave reality television, offering the ultimate prize: true love. Since then, thrice yearly, dozens of camera-ready young-and-eligibles have vied for affection (and roses) in front of a devoted audience of millions. In this funny, insightful examination of the world’s favorite romance-factory, Suzannah Showler explores the contradictions that are key to the franchise’s genius, longevity, and power and parses what this means for both modern love and modern America. She argues the show is both gameshow and marriage plot — an improbable combination of competitive effort and kismet — and that it’s both relic and prophet, a time-traveler from first-gen reality TV that proved to be a harbinger of Tinder. In the modern media-savvy climate, the show cleverly highlights and resists its own artifice, allowing Bachelor Nation to see through the fakery to feel the romance. Taking on issues of sex, race, contestants-as-villains, the controversial spin-offs, and more, Most Dramatic Ever is both love letter to and deconstruction of the show that brought us real love in the reality TV era.



Now Accepting Roses

Author : Amanda Stanton

Publisher : BenBella Books

Page : 224 pages

File Size : 49,55 MB

Release : 2019-09-03

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1948836645

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When Amanda found out her mother had sent in an application to ABC's The Bachelor on her behalf, she wasn't upset . . . but she was hesitant. As a divorced single mom on a long dating hiatus, she didn't think there was any way she could measure up against the competitors. In the back of her mind, her ex's hurtful message reared its ugly head: "You can't divorce me. You'll be 25 and divorced with two kids. No one will want you." The thought of starting over and putting herself out there was frightening. But despite the self-doubt, Amanda made it onto Season 20. What nobody knew at the time was that her on-camera date with Ben was her first in almost three years. Talk about pressure! Ever since she made it to the final four on The Bachelor and ended up engaged on Bachelor in Paradise, media outlets and millions of fans, eager to learn Amanda's story, have tried to track her down. What's he really like? What's the scoop on her? Was she telling the truth about him? Part-memoir, part girl's guide, Now Accepting Roses is full of never-before-told stories from behind the scenes of one of America's most popular television shows—but this book isn't just for fans of The Bachelor. This book is for anyone navigating the crazy and exciting world of finding real love. Amanda also reveals the valuable lessons for life and relationships that she learned after the world watched her look for love on television—three times. Everything she now knows about dating, she learned from being on The Bachelor. Amanda's unique experiences have left her with some hard-earned wisdom to share, including her own "rules" for dating and how to truly find yourself, as she has. Thanks to juggling dating, parenting, and life, she better understands the way dating works and shares how you can find love while prioritizing your own needs. Amanda's friendly, heartfelt guidance will feel like a good friend offering her most personal advice on life, love, and self-care—and her wild stories will rival the juiciest gossip you've ever heard. If you're looking for a love like you've seen on the silver-screen, that doesn't exist. The good news is that the real thing is so much better. Amanda is more confident than ever in her search for love, and she hopes that sharing her stories and insights will help you find it, too.



A Millionaire at Midnight

Author : Naima Simone

Publisher : Entangled: Indulgence

Page : 226 pages

File Size : 25,86 MB

Release : 2017-02-13

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1633758613

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Boston socialite Morgan Lett is having a run of bad luck. Her fiancé just dumped her for her stepsister, the charity foundation she’s given her life to is in danger of folding, and now, the gorgeous man she bid on and won at a masquerade bachelor auction turns out to be a cold-hearted jerk...and her new employer. Millionaire Alexander Bishop needs the best wife money can buy. In order to inherit his family business, he has to get engaged—and Morgan, with her beauty and pedigree, is the perfect candidate. Her sharp tongue may drive him crazy, but she needs money to save the foundation she loves...and he needs a fiancée. It’s a flawless arrangement. No strings, no love. But soon she has him craving more than the platonic terms of their agreement. Only Alexander won’t allow need—no matter how hot it burns—to threaten everything he’s built. Each book in the Bachelor Auction series is STANDALONE: * Beauty and the Bachelor * The Millionaire Makeover * The Bachelor’s Promise * A Millionaire at Midnight



The Bachelor and the Beauty Queen

Author : Carolyn Hector

Publisher : Harlequin

Page : 222 pages

File Size : 28,48 MB

Release : 2016-03-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1488003475

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Spotlight on temptation The tall, sexy stranger who just barged into Lexi Pendergrass's shop looks like a perfect ten to her. But not only does Stephen Reyes accuse the former beauty queen of selling his young niece a scandalous dress, he then prevents Lexi from buying her dream property next door. Not exactly Mr. Congeniality. Even still, beneath their bickering simmers an inconvenient chemistry that's shaking Lexi's legendary poise to the core. Real estate mogul Stephen has had his world rocked twice in recent months. First, he became guardian to his late brother's children. Now he's falling for a feisty Southern beauty who, when she isn't coaching his pageant-crazy niece, is schooling him in desire. He misjudged her once. Now he's using all his seductive talents to win Lexi for now and forever…



Alone in Plain Sight

Author : Ben Higgins

Publisher : Thomas Nelson

Page : 235 pages

File Size : 37,89 MB

Release : 2021-02-02

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1400221366

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Are you tired of people knowing who you are but no one really knowing you? As the star of the twentieth season of The Bachelor, Ben Higgins looked like he had it all together. Instead, Ben felt dissatisfied, fearful, and deeply alone. Like so many of us, he thought of himself as the kid who never got picked for the game, the person always on the outside of the joke, the friend who knew a lot of people but was never truly known. He wondered if he mattered at all. In Alone in Plain Sight, Ben vulnerably shares how he found authentic connection with himself, with others, and with God. As Ben helps us name our own yearning for meaning, he explores ways to understand ourselves more deeply so that we are free to connect with others; how shared pain can bridge even the widest gaps between two very different people; why we must deconstruct our culture’s fairy-tale view of love; and how the God who longs for relationship with us is the answer to our need for connection. As Ben discovered, in a disconnected world, it is still possible to have lasting purpose and peace. You are already known. You are already loved. You are already seen. Discover how to live out how much you matter as you embrace the true meaning of your one incredible life.