Blind-Date Marriage


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Can this blind date lead to an appointment at the altar…? Serena—loves everything in life, except for blind dates! She’s turned her back on her unconventional upbringing, and her deepest wish is to marry Mr. Right…. Jake—is a highly successful and focused businessman. He’s worked hard to escape his roots, and now lives by one rule: never get married! A romantic candlelit restaurant, a dozen red roses, champagne on ice…the scene is set for the perfect blind date!




BLIND-DATE MARRIAGE


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Blind Date with a Book Boyfriend


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Hi, I'm Jordyn. I flew from New York to Culver City, CA to interview for the job of a lifetime.When I walked into The Bookstore, I only wanted a steamy romance or two to help pass the time before my big meeting.I walked out with a gorgeous and sweet, cinnamon roll who was more funny and charming than all of my favorite book boyfriends combined, which definitely wasn't the plan.But Mike was irresistible, and the time we spent together exploring Culver City was more fun than I've had in a long time.But I'm smart enough to know if something feels to good too be true, it probably is.I mean, Happily Ever Afters are just for fairy tales and romance novels ? right?




The Blind Date Guide to Dating


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Love watching car wrecks but don't want to be in one? Then you will love The Blind Date Guide to Dating. It's the book that covers everything you ever wanted to know about love, dating, and the hottest show on television today. The Making of Blind Date--Learn all about the show, from how to get on it to the editing process to the writing of all your favorite characters, such as Therapist Joe, Sarcastic Sid, Dr. Date, and Mr. Mean Sexiest Hot Tub Moments--Get a behind-the-scenes look at the favorite destination of all the crazy blind-daters, plus etiquette tips for when it's your turn. Hint: Make sure the bubbles are not your own What You Didn't See--Because the dates don't stop when the cameras turn off, we will show you the material that was just too hot for the networks. Hot Dating Tips--Great tips on how not to be as clueless but definitely have as much fun as the wild blind-daters. Therapist Joe--That's right, he is a real person, and in his special sections, he answers all the questions you wanted to know, and some that you didn't about relationships, from the one-night stand to tying the knot. The Best and Worst of Blind Date--From love connections to blind date meltdowns, all the crazy Blind Date moments that you can't look away from and can't believe happened.




BLIND-DATE BRIDE


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MILLION-DOLLAR MARRIAGES: From feisty waitress…to millionaire bride! Cheri Weatherwax had just been offered the deal of a lifetime. All she had to do was marry Mr. Jake Derring, brilliant scientist, for one year to receive one million dollars! But when she stepped up to the altar and met her groom, she suddenly forgot her lines. What as it she was supposed to say to Mr. Tall, Dark and Handsome? I guess…I think…I will? MILLION-DOLLAR MARRIAGES: Lori Herter's irresistible new miniseries about saying "I do!"




My Blind Date


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This true story of a young woman's remembrance of her spoiled childhood to her preteen years is told comically and includes her many shenanigans with her classmates at school and her three older sisters, who she is convinced are ruining her life. And it continues through her teenage years where she turns into a spoiled teenager. Her Dad, who is her best friend, unknowingly helps her remain the brat she is, but despite all odds, she turns into a young woman and does what she believes is the unthinkable when she asks for a blind date. While she is a deacon's kid, a missionary's kid, and a preacher's kid, she believes she is a long, tall, totally out-of-proportioned Sally and has become a hopeless basket case of zero mentally, though she is a straight A student. Meanwhile, when a blind date is successfully set up for her, she is convinced he is going to hate her or he is going to think she is ugly or vice versa. However, when blind eyes meet, surprisingly, she encounters the military man of her dreams and falls deeply in love with him. Right away, sex becomes an issue, however, at thirteen years old, she has vowed to God that she will remain a virgin until she is married. The story turns passionate while she struggles to keep her vow to God, but eventually, she revisits her stance on sex and believes God probably didn't hear her when she made a decision so young about sex, since she didn't know what it was like to be in love. However, he is a man in every sense of the word and desires a sexual relationship with her. Still, the two are confronted with many disappointments, separations, and events, both good and bad, that could have easily toppled their relationship. As a result, does he leave her because she won't have sex with him? Or...does she keep her vow to God and he agrees to wait with her? Or...does he pressure her until she has a sexual relationship with him?




The Blind Date Surprise


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Dear Ask Auntie, The loneliness of the Outback is driving me crazy.I’m two hundred kilometers from the nearest nightclub,and it’s so hard to meet guys. The few dates I’ve hadhave been spectacularly forgettable, but now I’ve meta wonderfully warm, funny and clever man over theInternet and I’m in love. I want to dash off to the cityto meet him, but all my life I’ve been accused of beingtoo hasty and impulsive, so I’m seeking guidance.What do you advise? Marooned in Mirrabrook Annie McKinnon’s agony aunt says, "Go for it!"Find out what happens when she does…




Marriage Customs of the World [2 volumes]


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This book presents a comprehensive overview of global courtship and marriage customs, from ancient history to contemporary society, demonstrating the vast differences as well as the similarities across all of human culture. This second edition of Marriage Customs of the World examines historical context, social significance, and current trends and controversies of matrimony in the Western world as well as other cultures. Apart from detailing the ceremonies from specific countries, the book identifies specific elements of the wedding event and discusses them in a comparative manner, showcasing the similarities across cultures. The new content in this work includes additional information on courtship and how future spouses are found in other cultures; marriage in art, cinema, theater, and poetry; wedding bands; forced marriages and shotgun weddings; New Year's weddings; legislation regarding marriage; and engagement practices. Entries carried over from the first edition have been revised and updated as well. With its broad scope and consideration of contemporary issues alongside historical information, this work will be ideal for high school and undergraduate students; scholars of anthropology, social studies, and history; and general readers.




First Comes Marriage


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Seven time-tested secrets to dating the husband of your dreams -- taken from the centuries-old tradition of arranged marriages Want commitment, love, and romance? Forget The Rules, and stop waiting for an idealized Prince Charming. In First Comes Marriage, Reva Seth shares the wisdom of more than three hundred women in arranged marriages...and shows how this classic tradition can teach twenty-first-century women important lessons about how to find -- and keep -- Mr. Right. The men you date will become the men you marry. The seven secrets in this counterintuitive guide will help you become more selective and increase your chances of finding the right person to share your life with. Seth knows her secrets work -- she married her husband after only meeting him seven times. Secret #1: Your man doesn't have to be your best friend. (That's why you've had a best girlfriend all along, right?) Secret #4: It doesn't matter if he doesn't dance. (Common interests are less important than shared values.) Secret #6: Sexual chemistry isn't always organic. (Attraction can be created -- if you know how to unlock your passion.) A practical, surprisingly progressive guide to love and romance, First Comes Marriage will open your eyes to what makes a guy perfect for you...and will help you find him, date him, and keep falling in love with him forever.




The Last Blind Date


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A fun, charming memoir about a woman who falls in love, packs her bags, and starts over in the city that eats its young.