Vivian’S Slap


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Melbourne, 2016. Vivian Jacobs is a hot chick who gets off giving slaps to random guys she meets online. The heartless bitch is at it again. Only last night, she slapped a hapless guy, and already shes back on RSVP looking for another one. She thinks Todd Johnson would be the perfect candidate. He is a humble restaurant manager who loves goldfish. Vivian thinks breaking this ones heart will be a thrill! Todd is not like other men though. Even Vivian admits he is the nicest guy ever. His charming ways captivate Vivian, her sister, and her friends so much that even her cliquey rival Bethany takes a direct interest in him. Todd loves the attention, but will Bethany really go against her friends and try to steal him away from Vivian? Can Todd form a romance, or will Vivian succumb to her wicked desire and end up giving him a slap?




CEO Hubby Never Late Never Away


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“Excuse me, miss? Would you please marry me?” “Mister, we don’t even know each other! Don’t you think that you’re being a little too hasty and impulsive?” Although he was crippled, the man before her possessed the mannerism and looks that were certainly leagues ahead of those horrible men that she had been blind dating recently.Oh Vivian, hasn’t your sole aim for the past three months been to get married to a local resident as fast as you can? Now, the opportunity to do so is practically leaping into your arms!Why are you still hesitating? Conflicting emotions swirled within her. In the end, she bit her lip and firmed her resolve. The woman nodded in agreement. “Alright, I agree.”




The Odd Woman and the City


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A contentious, deeply moving ode to friendship, love, and urban life in the spirit of Fierce Attachments A memoir of self-discovery and the dilemma of connection in our time, The Odd Woman and the City explores the rhythms, chance encounters, and ever-changing friendships of urban life that forge the sensibility of a fiercely independent woman who has lived out her conflicts, not her fantasies, in a city (New York) that has done the same. Running steadily through the book is Vivian Gornick's exchange of more than twenty years with Leonard, a gay man who is sophisticated about his own unhappiness, whose friendship has "shed more light on the mysterious nature of ordinary human relations than has any other intimacy" she has known. The exchange between Gornick and Leonard acts as a Greek chorus to the main action of the narrator's continual engagement on the street with grocers, derelicts, and doormen; people on the bus, cross-dressers on the corner, and acquaintances by the handful. In Leonard she sees herself reflected plain; out on the street she makes sense of what she sees. Written as a narrative collage that includes meditative pieces on the making of a modern feminist, the role of the flaneur in urban literature, and the evolution of friendship over the past two centuries, The Odd Woman and the City beautifully bookends Gornick's acclaimed Fierce Attachments, in which we first encountered her rich relationship with the ultimate metropolis.




Not that Kind of Girl


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With an honest heart and a fearless eye, acclaimed author Vivian ("A Little Friendly Advice, Same Difference") conveys what it's like to be caught in the virgin/slut conundrum--and how middle ground is often the best place to be.




Our Girls


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THE STORY: The Lovejoys have named their sons Jesse, Francis and Vivian, because Mildred's Aunt Jessie doesn't like boys. Aunt Jessie lives in England, so it has been easy to deceive her. She must never know that the girls who are to inheri




Afterlife


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Is the near-death experience a defense mechanism of the brain or have people actually been on the threshold of another world? Colin Wilson assesses the evidence that includies mediumship, paranormal activity, spirit sightings, and spirit communications. Above all, he includes the striking case histories of people who claim to have "died, " and reported their experiences of the afterlife.




V. V.'s Eyes


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Step into a world of passion, reform, and personal discovery in Henry Sydnor Harrison’s unforgettable novel, V. V.'s Eyes. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century societal change, this poignant story explores the bond between two individuals as they seek to find their place in a rapidly changing world. Follow the journey of V. Vivian (V. V.) as he crosses paths with the strong-willed beauty, Barbara—a woman as complex as the issues they both face. Together, they navigate a world filled with class divisions, social reform, and the quest for justice. Their evolving relationship is at the heart of this emotional tale, with each challenge bringing them closer to the truth about themselves and the society they live in. But here’s the question that will grip your heart: Can love survive when faced with the harsh realities of reform and personal sacrifice? Rich in character development and emotional depth, V. V.'s Eyes offers readers a story that is both romantic and socially relevant. It explores the delicate balance between love, duty, and personal growth, all while painting a vivid picture of a society in flux. Will V. V. and Barbara find happiness amidst the challenges of their time, or will the world’s injustices tear them apart?Experience the passion, ideals, and struggles of this captivating novel. Purchase V. V.'s Eyes today and dive into a tale that resonates with the timeless themes of love, courage, and social change.




Vivian Divine Is Dead


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With the mystery and suspense of the Pretty Little Liars series, the Hollywood drama of Lauren Conrad's L.A. Candy, and the creepiness of Michelle Hodkin's The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer, Vivian Divine Is Dead will thrill fans of emotionally charged, fast-paced, contemporary fiction. Teen celebrity Vivian Divine has had a rough six months—her movie-star mother was murdered, and her boyfriend cheated on her with her best friend. Through it all, she's had to smile for the camera—this is the stuff the tabloids live for, after all. When a death threat arrives with her fan mail, Vivian decides to run to Mexico, hoping to escape whoever it is who wants her dead. There, she finds an ally in the mysterious and charming Nick, but even he seems like he can't be trusted.As Vivian travels deeper into Mexico, she finds herself asking a horrifying question: If she can't hide from the paparazzi, what makes her think she can elude a madman? Filled with surprising twists, poignant moments, and the snark of a Hollywood starlet suddenly on her own, Vivian Divine Is Dead brings a fresh new voice to contemporary fiction. As New York Times bestselling author of the Beautiful Creatures series Kami Garcia says, Vivian Divine Is Dead is "a heartbreaking and magical story about love, second chances, and finding yourself."







The Bright Side


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“Anyone who has had their life completely gutted and rewired will adore this family story. Bradbury's dark humour and gloriously upbeat voice makes it the perfect antidote to a tough year. I loved it!” —Plum Johnson, author of They Left Us Everything The hilarious and moving story of how a modern woman's life can change utterly in a single year—and how, even when life whacks you in the head, you can find yourself rewarded with grace. Cathrin Bradbury's life imploded in the space of a few months. Her beloved parents died, her marriage limped to an end after twenty-five years, her heavily mortgaged house turned against her, and a promising new romance ended in crushing disappointment. But somewhere in that year, a new path, or three or four, began to open up. As Bradbury navigates the setbacks, her troubled brother makes an astounding recovery to health and sobriety. She is reunited with her closest childhood friend after a long absence, with deeply satisfying results. She and her four siblings feel their way to becoming a new kind of family without their parents. And her adult children emerge into sharper focus, each gloriously and uniquely themselves. Slowly, she discovers that the path is steep, the view obscured, but there's light ahead. Cathartic, hilarious, and profoundly moving, The Bright Side broadens the way we think and talk to each other about the ordinary experiences we all share. A master of the uncomplaining voice, Bradbury combines grace and humanity to look at the world unflinchingly and see what makes it wonderful and absurd at the same time, and to let us all in on the secret.