The Boyfriend of the Month Club

The Boyfriend of the Month Club
Author: Maria Geraci
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2010-12-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101478020

This sexy, funny new novel asks: Can a woman find a modern-day Mr. Darcy in Daytona Beach? At thirty, Grace O'Bryan has dated every loser in Daytona Beach. After the ultimate date-from-hell, Grace decides to turn her dwindling book club into a Boyfriend of the Month Club, where women can discuss the eligible men in their community. Where are the real life twenty-first century versions of literary heroes such as Heathcliff and Mr. Darcy? Could it be successful and handsome Brandon Farrell, who is willing to overlook his disastrous first date with Grace and offers financial help for her parents' failing Florida gift shop? Or maybe sexy dentist Joe Rosenblum, who's great with a smile but not so great at commitment? Unfortunately, like books, men cannot always be judged by their covers...

Man of the Month Club

Man of the Month Club
Author: Jackie Clune
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2007-08-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780425215579

Her fabulous life turned upside down by her discovery of an abandoned baby and the pregnancies of a couple of her closest friends, chic Amy Stokes begins to hear her biological clock ticking and launches a year-long search for the perfect man to father her potential child. A first novel. Reprint.

A Girl Like You

A Girl Like You
Author: Maria Geraci
Publisher: Berkley
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2012
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0425247805

Divorced and in a rut, Emma Franklin returns home to Catfish Cover, Florida, to reclaim some of her past glory as a pretty, popular girl, in a new novel from the author of The Boyfriend of the Month Club.

Country of Cold

Country of Cold
Author: Kevin Patterson
Publisher: Vintage Canada
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2011-01-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0307363759

A Vintage Tales Book. Graduating from high school in a small Canadian town, you are immediately faced with two stark choices: leave or stay. Country of Cold follows the stories of a disparate group of Dunsmuir, Manitoba’s class of 1980, most of whom leave, imagining that life happens elsewhere. They flee to the freedom of the big cities of the world and the far corners of Canada, but many end up feeling rootless and alone, whether as a physician in an Arctic Inuit community, a temporary boyfriend in Paris, or a student in the McGill Ghetto. The characters attempt to unravel the impossible puzzles of adulthood -- searching for answers by hurtling over falls in a barrel, building a boat to escape a teen-daughter-gone-bad, or embarking on an unlikely affair with a two-bit wrestler. Kevin Patterson won international accolades for his wonderfully observed and moving memoir, The Water in Between. This fiction debut confirms him as a major new literary talent.

Pocket Kings

Pocket Kings
Author: Ted Heller
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2012-03-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1616201479

A “highly entertaining” story of a frustrated novelist who finds fame, fortune—and trouble—in the world of online poker (The New York Times Book Review). When Frank Dixon, a writer who has seen his career crash and burn, decides to dabble in online poker, he discovers he has a knack for winning. In this newfound realm, populated by alluring characters—each of them elusive, mysterious, and glamorous—he becomes a smash success: popular, rich, and loved. Going by the name Chip Zero, he sees his fortunes and romantic liaisons thrive in cyberspace while he remains blind to the fact that his real life is sinking. His online success, however, does not come without complications, as he comes to realize that his “virtual” friends and lovers are, in fact, made of flesh and blood—and one rival player is not at all happy that Mr. Zero has taken all his money. “Brazen, often hilarious . . . an illuminating and fully realized story about identity and reputation in the digital age.” —The Washington Post “[A] recklessly funny, sparky satire of our obsession with the virtual world.” —Vanity Fair “Laugh-out-loud . . . There is a certain Everyman quality to Frank . . . whose self-deprecating humor helps carry him through his midlife angst and denial of addiction; you want to wish him well.” —Booklist

Single Girl’s Manifesta

Single Girl’s Manifesta
Author: Jerusha Stewart
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2005-11
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1402229798

Ever wonder why you're the last single girl among all your married girlfriends? Do you have a gorgeous, talented, witty daughter, sister or best friend who just can't seem to find the perfect mate? Don't stress, you - and that fabulous woman you know - have something in common with 96 million other Americans: You're single! Let's face it: if you're single, it's because you CHOOSE to be, not because you're DOOMED to be. The Single Girl's Manifesta is glorious vindication for those who are not held captive - literally or figuratively - by the tyranny of the We. After author Jerusha Stewart found herself wondering about her own single status, she interviewed hundreds of compatriots across the country about their choice to remain single. Jerusha leaves no stone unturned as she explores the pleasures of single living. You may be the last single girl in your crowd, but you've saved the best for last! The Single Girl's Manifesta lets readers in on how to: Value being single Not be daunted by dating mishaps Manage life's milestones when you're unmarried Banish the fear of buying a home, dining out, or traipsing 'round the world solo Embrace the inner truths that lead you to finally answer the question Why am I single? This outlandish ode to singles is packed with engaging quizzes, revitalizing rituals, sizzling love letters and a killer recipe for Morning-After French Toast. It's for the woman who has it all, without having to tie the knot. So the next time you and your girlfriends are about to indulge in another poor, single me conversation, open this book instead and jumpstart the sensational solo life you deserve!

One More Page

One More Page
Author: Christa Allan
Publisher: Girlfriends Book Club
Total Pages: 339
Release: 2015-05-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

With the unbeatable combination of both compelling fiction and great insight on the writer's journey, these award-winning and bestselling authors of the Girlfriends Book Club join together to bring you ONE MORE PAGE! Enjoy 17 excerpts of outstanding fiction by authors Christa Allan (All They Want for Christmas), Judith Arnold (Changes), Marilyn Brant (The Road to You), Sylvie Fox (The Good Enough Husband), Jenny Gardiner (Something in the Heir), Maria Geraci (That Thing You Do), Tonya Kappes (Checkered Crime), Leslie Langtry (Merit Badge Murder), Leslie Lehr (Wife Goes On), Maggie Marr (One Night for Love), Ellen Meister (Dorothy Parker Drank Here), Ellyn Oaksmith (50 Acts of Kindness), Jess Riley (Mandatory Release), Saralee Rosenberg (Dear Neighbor, Drop Dead), Sara Rosett (Elusive), Wendy Tokunaga (His Wife and Daughters), and L.J. Wilson (Ruby Ink). Also included in this book as a *special bonus* are 34 of the GBC's most popular blog posts on the subject of writing craft and the writing life, which you won't want to miss. So pick up this sampler, sit back, and get drawn into a wonderful world of unputdownable essays & stories!

Trusting His Heart

Trusting His Heart
Author: Jen Peters
Publisher: Blue Lily Books
Total Pages: 141
Release: 2018-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1949876012

Could he be the one to make her stay? Feisty, independent Cat Billings doesn't need romance, but she does need a change. Leaving behind a troubled youth and a career of flipping rundown houses, she heads to the small town of McCormick's Creek, Oregon to begin a high-end restoration. Hard-working, hard-headed Justin Cooper refuses to say why he needs extra money, he just wants to keep his head down and focus on the job. But his co-contractor turns out to be a spirited, sassy gal who slides into his heart, but also thinks she can boss him around. Tempers flare and sparks fly as Cat and Justin revive the old McCormick mansion, but Justin can't afford to be distracted and Cat has no plans to stay in town afterward. And both have pieces of their lives they aren't willing to share. Can love conquer the clashes between them and the secrets each is keeping? "Jen Peters writes sweet and satisfying romances with a dose of persevering through troubles and just the right chemistry between characters." Each book in the McCormick's Creek Sweet Romance series can be read as a stand-alone, but are most enjoyed in order: Trusting His Heart (Cat & Justin) Finding Her Heart (Ree & Mitch) Safe in His Heart (Robin & Cliff) Stealing His Heart (Raine & Brandt) The Christmas Key to Her Heart (Nora & Forrest) Protecting Her Heart (Shauna & Javi)

The Girls' Guide to Love and Supper Clubs

The Girls' Guide to Love and Supper Clubs
Author: Dana Bate
Publisher: Hachette Books
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2013-02-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1401304931

Hannah Sugarman seems to have it all. She works for an influential think tank in Washington, D.C., lives in a swanky apartment with her high-achieving boyfriend, and is poised for an academic career just like her parents. The only problem is that Hannah doesn't want any of it. What she wants is much simpler; to cook. When her relationship collapses, Hannah seizes the chance to do what she's always loved and launches an underground supper club out of her new landlord's town house. Though her delicious dishes become the talk of the town, her secret venture is highly problematic, given that it is not, technically speaking, legal. She also conveniently forgets to tell her landlord she has been using his place while he is out of town. On top of that, Hannah faces various romantic prospects that leave her guessing and confused, parents who don't support cooking as a career, and her own fears of taking a risk and charting her own path. A charming romantic comedy, The Girls' Guide to Love and Supper Clubs is a story about finding yourself, fulfilling your dreams, and falling in love along the way.

CMJ New Music Monthly

CMJ New Music Monthly
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2002-05
Genre:
ISBN:

CMJ New Music Monthly, the first consumer magazine to include a bound-in CD sampler, is the leading publication for the emerging music enthusiast. NMM is a monthly magazine with interviews, reviews, and special features. Each magazine comes with a CD of 15-24 songs by well-established bands, unsigned bands and everything in between. It is published by CMJ Network, Inc.