Avoiding Mr Right


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A hilarious and heart-felt story of love, self-discovery and finding true happiness, from award-winning Wiradyuri author, Anita Heiss. Peta Tully thinks taking a man to Melbourne would be like taking a sandwich to a smorgasbord. That's why she is leaving him at home. Peta loves her life in Sydney. She has a great job, three deadly best friends – Alice, Dannie and Liza – and a doting boyfriend. The only trouble is, she’s not sure she’s ready to settle down yet. So when she’s offered a twelve-month contract in Melbourne, which might just win her the job of her dreams, she doesn’t have to think twice. She packs her bags and jumps on a plane. Peta takes a vow of celibacy, but with Melbourne filled with eligible bachelors, sticking to it proves harder than she imagined. As her mum always says, though, being faithful means you can still look at the menu, you just can’t order off it … Right?




AVOIDING MR RIGHT


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Man of mystery Christina Howard has always believed that a girl should pay her own way. So when a handsome stranger offers to help her out, she can only be suspicious. And her suspicions grow as she starts working for a royal princess and the mysterious Luc Henri reappears. Is all his charm and flattering attentiveness genuinely directed toward her? Perhaps he just means to use her to get close to the royal family. But what if the man she's so determined to avoid turns out to be the one man who's right for her?




Finding Mr. Right


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Now available in trade paper, Arterburn's humorous bestselling guide helps women know what to look for in a man and what to be as a woman.




Not Meeting Mr Right


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‘I am deadly, desirable and delicious!’ This is Alice's mantra as she hilariously negotiates her way through the rocky terrain of singledom. Alice Aigner is successful, independent and a confirmed serial dater – but at her ten-year school reunion she has a sudden change of heart. Bored rigid by her married, mortgaged and motherly former classmates, Alice decides to prove that a woman can have it all: a man, marriage, career, kids and a mind of her own. She sets herself a goal: meet the perfect man and marry him before her thirtieth birthday, just under two years away. Together with her best friends Dannie, Liza and Peta, Alice draws up a ten-point plan. Then, with a little help from her family and friends, she sets out to find Mr Right. Unfortunately for Alice, it's not quite as easy as she imagines … Who could not fall in love with our Koori heroine as she dates (among others): Renan, whose career goal is to be the world's best moonwalker and male hula dancer; Tufu the commitment-phobic Samoan football player; scary Simon the one-night stand; and Paul - Mr Dreamboat, but perhaps too good to be true. All the while, Alice skilfully avoids dating Cliff, son of her mum's friend and confirmed bachelor who isn't likely to settle down with a woman anytime soon.




Avoiding Mr. Wrong


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You know the man. He's the one who looks good at a glance -- but not so good once you get to know him. What kind of women fall for him, and why? What are the chances he will change? And what if you've already married him? More than just a checklist of men to steer clear of, Avoiding Mr. Wrong is a powerful tool to help women learn more about themselves and the Mr. Wrongs to whom they often feel drawn. Those men include: The Control Freak, The Mama's Boy, The Cowardly Lion, The Ungodly Man, and Mr. Wonderful. Complete with a diagnostic quiz and quick reference lists, Avoiding Mr. Wrong is ideal for women whose hopes have been dashed again and again by a seemingly promising relationship. The book helps them to see more clearly, think more rationally, and act more wisely in the pursuit of Mr. Right.




How to Find Mr. Right Online


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The number of couples who met online is close to 25%... and increasing every day. This means that, YES, you CAN meet Mr. Right online! However, finding him takes more than forking over your credit card, tossing up a profile, and responding to men's emails - it means avoiding the numerous online dating pitfalls that so many women fall into. In her fourth dating book, psychologist and dating expert Dr. Christie Hartman shares with women the secrets to finding Mr. Right online. Christie will show you: * Why most women struggle with online dating, and what YOU can do differently. * What the Online Trap is, and how it prevents you from finding Mr. Right. * The #1 problem with most online dating profiles, and how to avoid it. * Tips for creating a beautiful, eye-catching online photo, even on a budget! * Which online criteria are crucial for finding Mr. Right, and which are utterly worthless. * The different kinds of online dating sites, and which is best for YOU. Chock full of straightforward advice and real-life examples, How to Find Mr. Right Online offers women a much-needed guide map to navigate the jungles of online dating and find their Mr. Right.




Is He Mr. Right?


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Wish you had a crystal ball that could tell you if your guy was Mr. Right? Tired of wasting time with one Mr. Wrong after another? You’re not alone. Too many of us make bad decisions about the men in our lives and end up committing to relationships that don’t bring us the happiness we deserve. Now you can have that crystal ball you were wishing for. With this groundbreaking book, internationally recognized relationship expert and bestselling author Mira Kirshenbaum turns her attention to the most common relationship question women have: Is he the one I should commit to? This is the only guide you’ll ever need to answer that question once and for all. Offering savvy, straightforward advice gleaned from helping thousands of women find lasting love, Kirshenbaum offers the only step-by-step strategy for determining whether or not you should commit. Is He Mr. Right? will help you: • Decide if your guy is a keeper—or not • Identify the Five Dimensions of Chemistry and how to tell if you and your man have it • Understand the secret of women who find love: dump the duds fast • Focus on what you need to make you happy—and get it You will discover what you really want from a relationship, learn how to trust yourself again, and stop wasting time with guys who aren’t right for you. A must-have for any woman, Is He Mr. Right? provides the tools you need to find real happiness in love.




12 Steps to Mr. Right


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"A refreshing, modern twist on love! Madsen's smart and sexy banter had me hooked from page one – I never wanted it to end!" - Rachel Harris, NYT bestselling author Dating coach Savannah Gamble is used to helping women find their perfect Mr. Right. Through her twelve-step program, anyone can find happiness. Too bad she has so much trouble following her own rules. Specifically Rule #2: Believe Mr. Right is out there. That’s her own dirty little secret, though. After Lincoln Wells—the original “one who got away”—reenters her life, Savannah knows she has to stick to the rules and stay away from Linc if she ever wants her own happily-ever-after. Even if the chemistry she has with Linc is off the charts, she knows that once a commitmentphobe, always a commitmentphobe, and breaking her own rules puts her on the road to a broken heart...no matter how much fun the ride might be...




Am I Black Enough For You?


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The story of an urban-based high achieving Wiradyuri woman working to break down stereotypes and build bridges between black and white Australia. I'm Aboriginal. I'm just not the Aboriginal person a lot of people want or expect me to be. What does it mean to be Aboriginal? Why is Australia so obsessed with notions of identity? Anita Heiss, successful author and passionate advocate for Aboriginal literacy, rights and representation, was born a member of the Wiradyuri nation of central New South Wales but was raised in the suburbs of Sydney and educated at the local Catholic school. In this heartfelt and revealing memoir, told in her distinctive, wry style, with large doses of humour, Anita Heiss gives a firsthand account of her experiences as a woman with a Wiradyuri mother and Austrian father. Anita explains the development of her activist consciousness, how she strives to be happy and healthy, and the work she undertakes every day to ensure the world she leaves behind will be more equitable and understanding than it is today.




Marry Me!


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In What Men Want, women got the straight talk about the dating game from three young, attractive, and successful men. Now, the authors answer the No 1 question asked of them, "How do I get my guy to commit?" In Marry Me!, Brad, the married lawyer, Rich, the engaged doctor, and Chris, the single accountant, give women a step by-step look at the road to commitment - moving from the first date through the proposal stage to the wedding preparations. Marry Me addresses one of the most overlooked issues influencing a man's decision to commit - his career. It is perhaps the most important factor when it comes to marriage, and here the authors offer invaluable advice on getting men to commit, regardless of what career stage they are in. By the last page every woman will know the moves she must make and those she must avoid to keep Mr. Right heading toward commitment, a proposal, and marriage. Frank, funny, and full of priceless male insight, Marry Me! is a must-read for the millions of women looking to jump from the dating game into a fulfilling long-term relationship.