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Bachelorette for Sale

Author : Gail Chianese

Publisher : Lyrical Press

Page : 277 pages

File Size : 10,54 MB

Release : 2015-06-23

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1601834047

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FIRST IN A NEW SERIES! “This book will make your heart smile.” —Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author This sparkling debut dives right in to everything funny, flirty, and fiery about modern dating with the tale of a sexy singles auction that comes with the prize of a lifetime... As far as Cherry Ryan is concerned, the bright lights of Hollywood are nothing but glare after her heart is broken on a reality show for millions to see. Instead she’s throwing herself into fundraising for the local community center that was a priceless lifeline to her as a kid. But when a volunteer for the singles auction bails at the last minute, Cherry finds herself on the block—and sold to Jason Valentine, a handsome contractor with a gorgeous body—and a really bad attitude about her days in the limelight... Cherry soon finds that Jason’s more than eye candy, and not entirely sweet—especially his quest to win the bid for the center’s renovation. Mixing business with pleasure doesn’t seem like such a good idea—until Jason has a chance to reveal the big heart beneath his surly exterior. Cherry’s falling for him hard, but trust isn’t easy when you’ve been burned. To conquer her fears will take a giant leap of faith—straight into the spotlight again... “A charming, warm-hearted story.”—Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author “Gail Chianese is a spunky, spirited, and sassy new voice in contemporary romance with a series destined for the keeper shelf!”—Roxanne St. Claire, New York Times bestselling author “The West Side Romance series is like the perfect pick-me-up latte—hot and steamy, with a layer of frothy fun on the top!”--Jessica Andersen, New York Times bestselling author “Convincing characters, hot love scenes, and emotional depth.”—Library Journal on Bachelorette for Sale (starred review)



Bachelorette For Sale: A Disgraced Reality Star Contemporary Romance

Author : Gail Chianese

Publisher : Gail Chianese

Page : 352 pages

File Size : 17,34 MB

Release : 2019-09-24

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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A sexy singles auction with a hidden agenda that comes with a prize of a lifetime… Cherry Ryan Some would say my biggest weakness is being too kind. I’d say it’s not being able to tell my best friend no. That’s how I ended up on not only a reality dating show, which we are so not talking about, but also in a singles auction, right when I’d sworn off dating. I should have stuck to my vow because none other than Mr. Tall, Dark, and Arrogant won the bidding war. That man… That man looked way too good in a tux and visions of naughty fantasies danced in my head, but his attitude made my blood boil. And that wasn't the only thing heating up, especially as I got to know him… Jason Valentine I know I told my best friend and business partner I’d do anything to save our company but wining and dining some faux reality star was a bit much, even if she was the key to landing the contract we needed. I expected a diva, but what I found was a woman that brought out the best and worst in me. Someone I was willing to risk it all for. If only the outside world would let us be and leave the past where it belonged. Bachelorette for Sale is the first book in the West Side Bachelorette Series, but all books in the series can be read as a standalone. For fans of Lucy Score, Meghan Quinn, and Amy Daws who like warm-hearted, charming, playful romantic comedies. This is your jam. This is your book. Enjoy! "This book will make your heart smile." —Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author "Gail Chianese is a spunky, spirited, and sassy new voice in contemporary romance with a series destined for the keeper shelf!"—Roxanne St. Claire, New York Times bestselling author "This book lives up to the promise of its title: playful, sweet, sexy and fun." — Jamie Beck, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author "The West Side Romance series is like the perfect pick-me-up latte—hot and steamy, with a layer of frothy fun on the top!"--Jessica Andersen, New York Times bestselling author "Convincing characters, hot love scenes, and emotional depth."—Library Journal on Bachelorette for Sale (starred review)



Not So New In Town

Author : Michele Summers

Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.

Page : 262 pages

File Size : 12,72 MB

Release : 2015-07-07

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1402293593

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You can't go back, and you can't stand still... Lucy Doolan is a marketing genius. She can sell rain to a frog and snow to a polar bear. Newly single and unemployed, she's lured back to her hometown of Harmony, North Carolina to help out her pregnant evil stepsister...only to find former crush heartthrob Brogan Reese has returned too, to open a new business in town. To add insult to injury, he's still hot. If the thunder don't get you, then the lightning will... Brogan never noticed Lucy much when they were young, but seventeen people have recommended her to help him. She's got his attention now. With her sweet personality, brilliant imagination, and penchant for doing the completely unpredictable, Brogan is finding a whole lot of excuses to spend his days—and nights—with Lucy. Harmony Homecomings Series: Find My Way Home (Book 1) Not So New in Town (Book 2) Sweet Southern Bad Boy (Book 3) Praise for the Harmony Homecomings Series: "Packed with emotion and off-the-charts sexual tension." —RT Book Reviews for Find My Way Home "Will keep you hooked from the beginning to the end." —Harlequin Junkies for Not So New In Town "Sexy and fun! This small-town romance proves you can go home again." —Macy Beckett, acclaimed author of the Dumont Bachelors series for Not So New In Town



Sartorial Fandom

Author : Elizabeth Affuso

Publisher : University of Michigan Press

Page : 295 pages

File Size : 32,36 MB

Release : 2023-04-03

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 0472903381

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In recent years, geeks have become chic, and the fashion and beauty industries have responded to this trend with a plethora of fashion-forward merchandise aimed at the increasingly lucrative fan demographic. This mainstreaming of fan identity is reflected in the glut of pop culture T-shirts lining the aisles of big box retailers as well as the proliferation of fan-focused lifestyle brands and digital retailers over the past decade. While fashion and beauty have long been integrated into the media industry with tie-in lines, franchise products, and other forms of merchandise, there has been limited study of fans’ relationship to these items and industries. Sartorial Fandom shines a spotlight on the fashion and beauty cultures that undergird fandoms, considering the retailers, branded products, and fan-made objects that serve as forms of identity expression. This collection is invested in the subcultural and mainstream expression of style and in the spaces where the two intersect. Fan culture is, in many respects, an optimal space to situate a study of style because fandom itself is often situated between the subcultural and the mainstream. Collectively, the chapters in this anthology explore how various axes of lived identity interact with a growing movement to consider fandom as a lifestyle category, ultimately contending that sartorial practices are central to fan expression but also indicative of the primacy of fandom in contemporary taste cultures.



Sales Success Stories

Author : Scott Ingram

Publisher : Sales Success Media, LLC

Page : 197 pages

File Size : 50,41 MB

Release : 2018-10-16

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0990605949

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Want to learn the insider secrets of the top 1% sales achievers? Discover the inspiring techniques of 20 sales VIPs so you can climb the ranks and bring in the biggest commissions of your career. Fed up with the same old sales results? Tired of advice from so-called sales gurus who don't actually sell for a living? Want to learn closing techniques from real-world doers? Account director, podcast host, and top 1% achiever Scott Ingram has spent his whole life obsessed with sales. With nearly two decades of sales experience under his belt, he's ready to share 60 inspiring stories to help you finally sell like a heavy hitter. Sales Success Stories - 60 Stories from 20 Top 1% Sales Professionals is a powerful collection of the tales of triumph—and failure—from 20 amazing sales MVPs. Divided into four motivating sections covering mindset, relationships, sales careers, and sales processes, this book will show you how high achievers sustain stellar results on a daily basis. If you're an ambitious and dedicated professional ready to climb the ladder to the top, then you need this roadmap to career victory! In Sales Success Stories, you'll discover: * Real-world anecdotes shared by successful professionals so you can learn from their hard-earned wisdom * How the top sales producers get to the top and the skills required to stay there * Relationship-building methods to help you win and keep customers over and over again * Ways to accelerate your sales career so you can beat your rivals to the top * The secrets of the pros, from prospecting and pitching to negotiating and closing and much, much more! Sales Success Stories is the groundbreaking collection of real-world sales successes you need to take your game to a whole new level. If you like practical techniques, professional wisdom, and street-smart insights, then you'll love Scott Ingram's motivational manual. Buy Sales Success Stories to uncover the secrets of the sales pros today!



Bachelor Nation

Author : Amy Kaufman

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 322 pages

File Size : 16,99 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.



Cookies for Kids' Cancer

Author : Gretchen Holt-Witt

Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Page : 210 pages

File Size : 44,76 MB

Release : 2013-04-15

Category : Cooking

ISBN : 111832952X

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Wonderful cookies recipes for an amazing cause--raising money for pediatric cancer research.



Real Vampires Have More to Love

Author : Gerry Bartlett

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 313 pages

File Size : 36,33 MB

Release : 2010-12-07

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1101445742

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Read Gerry Bartlett's blogs and other content on the Penguin Community. View our feature on Gerry Bartlett’s Real Vampires Have More to Love. Dangerous curves lie ahead in the latest hilarious novel from the national bestselling author of Real Vampires Hate Their Thighs. Glory St. Clair is a vampire with man trouble. Between her on-again, off-again lover Jeremy Blade, smoking hot rock star Ray Caine, and former bodyguard turned apartment mate Valdez, there's enough man-candy around to make even a gal with a liquid diet feel a sugar rush. Glory's got no time to enjoy it, though, considering that she's in the middle of planning her best friend's wedding. And let's not forget that there happens to be a hit on her head, thanks to when she took out a techno-freak billionaire. Now, between planning a bachelorette party and dodging stakes, Glory has to decide which man she really wants, before her love life meets an early grave...



Inverted Love

Author : Tom Berry

Publisher : iUniverse

Page : 197 pages

File Size : 12,1 MB

Release : 2011-03-03

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1450294510

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It simply cannot be true. Mrs. Louise Dudley, the matriarch of her upscale, wealthy family, detests the thought of another crisis as she holds a piece of paper in her hands that holds enough evidence to shatter her world once again. Once so proud of her four strapping, grown sons, Mrs. Dudley now realizes that her faith and moral scruples have deceived herleaving her unprepared for the modern world. Forced to accept the true nature of her sons, she soon discovers that it is not enough that her own husband is cheating on hernow her confusion and recklessness has led her straight into the arms of her son, Phillip. Worse yet, the paper she possesses threatens to confirm her suspicions about her youngest son, Kevin, even as she still reels from the awareness that her other two sons have already begun their own dark journeys to self-destruction. Louise manages to hide her true feelings and carry on as the family goes through the motions of daily life, but in the quiet recesses of her soul, she is beside herself. Now she must question everything she has ever believed as she begins a quest to save one son from himself.



Finance for Normal People

Author : Meir Statman

Publisher : Oxford University Press

Page : 489 pages

File Size : 42,67 MB

Release : 2017

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 019062647X

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Finance for Normal People teaches behavioral finance to people like you and me - normal people, neither rational nor irrational. We are consumers, savers, investors, and managers - corporate managers, money managers, financial advisers, and all other financial professionals. The book guides us to know our wants-including hope for riches, protection from poverty, caring for family, sincere social responsibility and high social status. It teaches financial facts and human behavior, including making cognitive and emotional shortcuts and avoiding cognitive and emotional errors such as overconfidence, hindsight, exaggerated fear, and unrealistic hope. And it guides us to banish ignorance, gain knowledge, and increase the ratio of smart to foolish behavior on our way to what we want. These lessons of behavioral finance draw on what we know about us-normal people-including our wants, cognition, and emotions. And they draw on the roles of these factors in saving and spending, portfolio construction, returns we can expect from our investments, and whether we can hope to beat the market. Meir Statman, a founder of behavioral finance, draws on his extensive research and the research of many others to build a unified structure of behavioral finance. Its foundation blocks include normal behavior, behavioral portfolio theory, behavioral life-cycle theory, behavioral asset pricing theory, and behavioral market efficiency.