Forever Mine & Falling for the Beauty Queen

Forever Mine & Falling for the Beauty Queen
Author: Donna Hill
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2019-09-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1488034451

A PASSIONATE PROMISE Celebrity chef Alonzo Grant is no stranger to gold diggers. But his beautiful new maid doesn’t fit the mold. Mikayla Harris is smart, determined and utterly irresistible. She’s in Hollywood to pursue her acting dreams and care for her sick mom, not to embark on a passionate affair with her sexy side-job employer. But when she finally lands a film role—and an unwanted proposition from the director—will Alonzo trust her love is real? FALLING FOR THE BEAUTY QUEEN Runway and pageant coach Charlotte Pendergrass has swapped her ex-husband’s lavish lifestyle for her family’s quiet Georgia cabin. Her charismatic next-door neighbor is a distraction she’s starting to enjoy. Successful pecan farmer Richard Swayne feels the chemistry between them, but the wary single dad guards his heart. As she helps Richard’s daughter fulfill her pageant ambitions, can Charlotte make her own dreams come true?

Be Mine Forever

Be Mine Forever
Author: Kennedy Ryan
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2015-02-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1455556882

From the bestselling author of Queen Move, a mysterious artist's dark past stands in the way of a second chance at love in this sizzling suburban romance. Can a secret crush . . . Jo Walsh has loved Cameron Mitchell for as long as she can remember. Whether front and center in her life or on the periphery, the tall, brooding artist has made his presence seductively and irresistibly known. But whenever they start to get close, Cam pulls away. Jo's tired of keeping her feelings in a box Cam is afraid to open. If he wants her, he'll have to prove it. And if he doesn't, Jo will need to know the real reason why . . . . . . become the love of a lifetime? How do you walk away from your soul mate? Cam wishes he knew. No matter how far he runs from Jo, he can't resist looking back at the silver eyes that seem to see right through him. But as well as Jo thinks she understands Cam, the dark truth about his past is something she shouldn't have to handle. Cam's sure that setting Jo free is the right thing to do. Too bad his heart has other ideas . . .

Fools, Bells and the Habit of Eating

Fools, Bells and the Habit of Eating
Author: Zakes Mda
Publisher: Wits University Press
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 1868143775

Cupidity, corruption and conciliation are the themes of the three plays in this collection from one of South Africa’s leading writes. The Mother of all Eating, a one-hander, with its central character a corrupt Lesotho official, is a grinding satire on materialism in which the protagonist gets his come-uppance. You Fool, How Can the Sky Fall? is an unbridled study in grotesquerie, reflecting a belief, traceable throughout Mda’s work, that government by those who inherit a revolution is almost inevitably, in the first decade or two, hijacked by the smart operators. The Bells of Amersfoort, with its graphic portrayal of the isolation imposed by exile, picks up on the themes of the other two plays but adds to them the concept of ‘healing’, both of the soul and of the land, in a lyrical work which holds out more hope than do its companions in this volume. The plays are introduced by Rob Amato, who directed much of Mda’s earlier work.

Forever Mine

Forever Mine
Author: Monica Burns
Publisher: Maroli SP Imprints
Total Pages: 445
Release: 2022-06-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0984027750

2015 GOLD MEDAL Winner, Readers' Favorite International Book Awards; 2015 BRONZE MEDAL Winner, IPPY Awards; USA Today HEA Blog 2015 Must-Read This book contains a feisty modern-day heroine determined to win the frozen heart of a proper English earl. (Trigger Warning For Language/Steam below.) Thrown back to the year 1897, Victoria Ashton is mistaken for, and forced to impersonate, the spiteful, unfaithful Countess of Guildford, who's been missing for three weeks. Despite Victoria's attempts to convince the earl she's not his wife, her double's infidelity and lies make it difficult, especially when Victoria falls in love with a man who loathes her. Nicholas Thornhill, Earl of Guildford, is plagued with rumors he murdered his missing wife. When she unexpectedly reappears, he scoffs at her latest in a long string of lies. But the changes in Victoria make him to alter his opinion as he forges a bond with her that crosses the boundaries of time. NOTE: This book is a 125,000 words as there are TWO story lines. For readers who do not enjoy sex scenes, there is 3.75% of sexual content in this book (16 pgs out of 443). The F-word is used 34 times in this 443 page book (that's 1% of the entire book) .Men, as a general rule, have used the F-word long before the Victorian era, which this book is set in. The author used the F-word because it fits a reaction by a frustrated, angry male. It is a visceral word with a guttural sound and projects the emotion of outrage in a harsh and visceral manner. Men are always crass & crude with other men. In contrast to the use of the F-word the author refuses to use the word sh*t as it evokes an image of filth and bodily waste. Please factor this information into your buying decision. Finally, this book has a happy ending for the couple, it has a reincarnation twist. If you didn't like A Knight In Shining Author or are uncomfortable with all the info above it's doubtful you'll enjoy the book. So Don't Buy It. For readers of time travel romance who enjoyed OUTLANDER and A KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR.... “Forever Mine is the best time travel romance I've ever read, rivaling Jude Deveraux for intensity and chemistry between the hero and heroine.” — Lucy Monroe, USAToday bestselling author "With Forever Mine, Monica Burns delivers another gorgeous and deeply emotional story with a smart, strong-willed heroine and a tortured and oh-so-sexy hero." — Vanessa Kelly. USAToday bestselling author of historical romance "Monica Burns has once again gotten me to read and love a historical romance! Forever Mine is a phenomenally written story of a love that surpasses the barriers of time. At the end I cried ugly, gut-wrenching tears which I rarely do. The emotional last few chapters bled through my Kindle and directly into my soul. Monica Burns has written something truly magical. Forever Mine surpassed my expectations by miles and then kept on going." —Nikki Brandyberry, Ramblings from a Chaotic Mind This book is like the center of an Oreo, the best part of the cookie. Monica Burns has captured true [time travel] romance and woven it into a time travel/reincarnation tale. The characters are so well developed and true. — Joann Ferrara Maggio Reader Review

Sultry Nights

Sultry Nights
Author: Donna Hill
Publisher: Kimani Press
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2012-03-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0373862520

Dominique Lawson lives life on her terms, But Trevor Jackson seems immune to her charms. That's until Dominique plots her all-out sensual assault on him. Original.

Fallen Crest Forever (Special Edition)

Fallen Crest Forever (Special Edition)
Author: Tijan
Publisher: Tijan
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-10-31
Genre:
ISBN: 9781951771973

The conclusion to the epic Fallen Crest series that gives the gang the happily ever after that has been seven books in the making.

The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem

The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem
Author: Sarit Yishai-Levi
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2016-04-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1466890509

Finalist for the Book Club category of the 2016 National Jewish Book Awards. The #1 International Best Seller, The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem is a dazzling novel of mothers and daughters, stories told and untold, and the ties that bind four generations of women. Gabriela's mother Luna is the most beautiful woman in all of Jerusalem, though her famed beauty and charm seem to be reserved for everyone but her daughter. Ever since Gabriela can remember, she and Luna have struggled to connect. But when tragedy strikes, Gabriela senses there's more to her mother than painted nails and lips. Desperate to understand their relationship, Gabriela pieces together the stories of her family's previous generations—from Great-Grandmother Mercada the renowned healer, to Grandma Rosa who cleaned houses for the English, to Luna who had the nicest legs in Jerusalem. But as she uncovers shocking secrets, forbidden romances, and the family curse that links the women together, Gabriela must face a past and present far more complex than she ever imagined. Set against the Golden Age of Hollywood, the dark days of World War II, and the swinging '70s, The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem follows generations of unforgettable women as they forge their own paths through times of dramatic change. With great humor and heart, Sarit Yishai-Levi has given us a powerful story of love and forgiveness—and the unexpected and enchanting places we find each.

The Forever Child

The Forever Child
Author: Neil Willis
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2024-10-11
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1035803119

The Forever Child is a contemplative fourth offering from an author shaped by personal loss. In this reflective journey, the writer poetically navigates through memories of childhood and the contrasts of adulthood, examining how external influences have moulded his life. Amidst the backdrop of nature’s healing embrace, he clings to the beauty of dreams while confronting life’s traumas. Though composed of distinct pieces, The Forever Child is best experienced in its entirety, from the first page to the last.

Flirting with Forever

Flirting with Forever
Author: Cara Bastone
Publisher: HQN Books
Total Pages: 339
Release: 2021-01-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1488077754

Sometimes you get a second chance at a first impression Mary Trace is bright, bubbly and back in the dating pool in her midthirties. All of her closest friends are in love, and she refuses to miss out on romance. So when a regular customer at her trendy Brooklyn boutique wants to set Mary up on a blind date with her son, she gives a hesitant yes. John Modesto-Whitford is gorgeous and well-groomed, so maybe dinner won’t be a total bust—until he drops a less-than-flattering comment about Mary’s age. Desperate to be nothing like his snake of a politician father, public defender John Modesto-Whitford prides himself on his honesty and candor. But his social awkwardness and lack of filter just blew it with the most beautiful woman he’s ever dated. Luckily, Mom’s machinations keep Mary and John running into each other all summer long, and soon they resort to fake dating to get her to back off. When their pretense turns to real friendship—and some surprisingly hot chemistry—can these two stubborn individuals see past their rocky start to a rock-solid future together?