Author : Carol Wershoven
Publisher : Popular Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 39,50 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9780879726287
Examines two distinct types of American literary heroines that are seen to develop from the romantic innocence of child brides. Either the child turns vacuous and becomes an insatiable monster; or else a strong personality takes over, which can only be thought of as an external intruder. Considers works from Nathaniel Hawthorne to Gail Godwin. No index. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author : Duncan Barrett
Publisher : William Morrow Paperbacks
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,16 MB
Release : 2014-09-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780062328052
For readers enchanted by the bestsellers The Astronaut Wives Club, The Girls of Atomic City, and Summer at Tiffany’s, an absorbing tale of romance and resilience—the true story of four British women who crossed the Atlantic for love, coming to America at the end of World War II to make a new life with the American servicemen they married. The “friendly invasion” of Britain by over a million American G.I.s bewitched a generation of young women deprived of male company during the Second World War. With their exotic accents, smart uniforms, and aura of Hollywood glamour, the G.I.s easily conquered their hearts, leaving British boys fighting abroad green with envy. But for girls like Sylvia, Margaret, Gwendolyn, and even the skeptical Rae, American soldiers offered something even more tantalizing than chocolate, chewing gum, and nylon stockings: an escape route from Blitz-ravaged Britain, an opportunity for a new life in affluent, modern America. Through the stories of these four women, G.I. Brides illuminates the experiences of war brides who found themselves in a foreign culture thousands of miles away from family and friends, with men they hardly knew. Some struggled with the isolation of life in rural America, or found their soldier less than heroic in civilian life. But most persevered, determined to turn their wartime romance into a lifelong love affair, and prove to those back home that a Hollywood ending of their own was possible. G.I. Brides includes an eight-pages insert that features 45-black-and-white photos.
Author : Lorana Hoopes
Publisher : Lorana Hoopes
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 43,20 MB
Release : 2019-04-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0997541180
Lights, camera…love? Cowboy Tyler Hall never thought he’d be a contestant on a reality dating TV show, but after his latest breakup, he decides to audition. At best, he finds the woman of his dreams. At worst, he spends some time away from his ranch and meets some new people. But what he hadn't bargained on was falling for the one woman he can't have. Laney Swann has been trying to re-invent herself for years. But now, as a fabulous makeup artist, she can use her talents on the hot new reality show in town. What she doesn’t expect from her new job is to get hit by a thunderbolt of desire when she sees Tyler for the first time. Laney is tripped up when she sees Tyler for the first time. Handsome, rugged, and the perfect gentleman, she realizes she needs to become a contestant herself to have a chance with him. But there are rules – she's an employee, he's the talent. It could never work. Right? When Tyler attempts to prove to Laney he's all in, she's not sure she can believe him. He's getting paid to fall in love, after all. Laney has to decide to open up her heart, and possibly get it broken, or give up on Tyler completely. But this cowboy isn't going down without a fight…Find out in this sweet and funny romance that will steal an afternoon from you. Fans of Colleen Coble, Melissa McClone, and Karen Kingsbury will love this inspirational romance from best-selling author Lorana Hoopes. This is the first book in the Blushing Bride series. Each book will be standalone but have the common thread of brides and weddings running through them. Be sure to grab your copy of this newest Christian romance!
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Publisher : Algonquin Books
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 40,75 MB
Release : 2005-04-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1565124766
In a poignant memoir of the mother-daughter relationship, a woman who has seen three daughters marry shares her insights into the entire bittersweet process, from engagement rings to "here comes the bride." Reprint.
Author : Cary Elwes
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 33,17 MB
Release : 2014-10-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1476764026
From Cary Elwes, who played the iconic role of Westley in The Princess Bride, comes a first-person behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film.
Author : Jane Porter
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 33,21 MB
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1426877331
Argentinean wine tycoon Lucio Cruz is not expecting the call that summons him to his estranged wife's side. She's suffering a partial loss of memory, and Lucio discovers that she's returned to being the fiery, affectionate girl with whom he once eloped. Suddenly he can't resist her--but he knows he must. In just a few weeks, their divorce will be final.... Unless Ana can recall a secret that could change both their lives...
Author : Adele Parks
Publisher : Headline
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 40,40 MB
Release : 2014-02-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1472205405
The 1920s: a time of hope, promise - and parties. But not all the men came home, after The War. Meet the spare brides. Young, gorgeous - and unexpectedly alone. Ava relishes the freedom of being single. Sarah fears no one can replace her hero husband. Beatrice finds it hard to shine, next to her dazzling friends. And Lydia is married, rich, privileged: so isn't she one of the lucky ones? Then a chance encounter changes everything. Angry, damaged and dangerously attractive, Edgar Trent is an irresistible temptation. And the old rules no longer apply...
Author : Lorana Hoopes
Publisher : Lorana Hoopes
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 45,83 MB
Release :
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
He's loved her for years. She's never seen it. Will they ever get their chance? Max has loved Layla since the moment he met her, but the time has never been right to tell her. When she breaks off her engagement, will he finally get the courage to tell her how he feels or will he lose his chance forever? Layla has been using relationships to determine her worth, but when her latest one falls apart, she decides to give up on men all together. When she realizes Max has feelings for her, will she stand by her conviction or will she give love one more try? Fans of Karen Kingsbury, Susan May Warren, and Colleen Coble will love this heart-warming prequel to the Star Lake series by best selling author Lorana Hoopes. Grab your copy today!
Author : Toni Morrison
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 31,75 MB
Release : 2015-04-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0385353170
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A New York Times Notable Book • This fiery and provocative novel from the acclaimed Nobel Prize winner weaves a tale about the way the sufferings of childhood can shape, and misshape, the life of the adult. At the center: a young woman who calls herself Bride, whose stunning blue-black skin is only one element of her beauty, her boldness and confidence, her success in life, but which caused her light-skinned mother to deny her even the simplest forms of love. There is Booker, the man Bride loves, and loses to anger. Rain, the mysterious white child with whom she crosses paths. And finally, Bride’s mother herself, Sweetness, who takes a lifetime to come to understand that “what you do to children matters. And they might never forget.” “Powerful.... A tale that is as forceful as it is affecting, as fierce as it is resonant.” —Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times
Author : Molly Rosen Guy
Publisher : Random House
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 45,39 MB
Release : 2017-12-05
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0812998103
Ditch the storybook wedding, banish Bridezilla, and walk down the aisle in truth and in style: You are a Stone Fox Bride and this is your bridal guide. Molly Rosen Guy founded the brand Stone Fox Bride as an alternative to outdated, plastic-princess wedding culture. Her stylish and subversive approach is being embraced by creative, modern brides who believe in love and romance, but have no interest in running off into the sunset. In an inspiring mix of intimate storytelling, gorgeous visuals, and candid advice, with an aesthetic that channels Bianca Jagger in a white tux rather than Cinderella in a frilly gown, Molly Rosen Guy—your cool, hippie chic guide through the wilds of wedding planning—encourages brides-to-be, and their ladies in tow, to say no to all things phony, frilly, and silly. Featuring personal essays that explore the nuances of the process, including a raw, unairbrushed look at the realities of the early days of marriage, she tells us that a Stone Fox Bride should never sacrifice her style, her story, or her sanity to please others; she reassures us that weddings don't have to be free of confusion, shades of gray, or cellulite; and reminds us that marriage, like love, is equal parts complicated and beautiful. Praise for Molly Rosen Guy and the Stone Fox Bride phenomenon “The current wedding-wear darling of the jammin’ and Instagrammin’ set [offers] an insouciant, antiestablishment approach to weddings.”—The New York Times “[Molly Rosen Guy is] making waves in the bridal industry thanks to her eclectic eye and refusal to conform to clichéd traditions.”—W “Molly Rosen Guy built a business filling the needs of women who long for something more than your run-of-the-mill, princess-y flou for their big day.”—Vogue
