The Full Moon Bride

The Full Moon Bride
Author: Shobhan Bantwal
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2011-01-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0758272588

What makes a marriage-love or compatibility? Passion or pragmatism? Shobhan Bantwal's compelling new novel explores the fascinating subject of arranged marriage, as a young Indian-American woman navigates the gulf between desire and tradition. . . To Soorya Giri, arranged marriages have always seemed absurd. But while her career as an environmental lawyer has flourished, Soorya is still a virgin, living with her parents in suburban New Jersey. She wants to be married. And she is finally ready to do the unthinkable. . . Soorya's first bridal viewings are as awkward as she anticipated. But then she's introduced to Roger Vadepalli. Self-possessed, intelligent, and charming, Roger is clearly interested in marriage and seems eager to clinch the deal. Attracted to him in spite of her mistrust, Soorya is also drawn into a flirtation with Lou, a widowed colleague who is far from her family's idea of an acceptable husband. In choosing between two very different men, Soorya must reconcile her burgeoning independence and her conservative background. And she must decide what matters most to her-not just in a husband, but in a family, a culture, and a life. . . "One of the best [novels] I've read this year. I couldn't put it down. . .this book is a gem!" --Mary Monroe, New York Times bestselling author on The Unexpected Son "Compelling and memorable." -Mary Jo Putney, New York Times bestselling author on The Forbidden Daughter "Vivid, rich. . .expertly portrays a young woman caught between love and duty, hope and despair." -Anjali Banerjee on The Dowry Bride "Dazzles you with a taste of Desi culture in America." -Caridad Pineiro

Until the Full Moon

Until the Full Moon
Author: Sanami Matoh
Publisher: Kodansha Comics
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2013-07-16
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1612625436

After ten years apart, aristocratic vampires and childhood friends Marlo and David are back together- as fiances! Being half werewolf and half vampire, Marlo undergoes a peculiar transformation, becoming a woman rather than a beast under the full moon. So there's no problem for a wedding and David's womanizing fangs- right?

Moon Bath

Moon Bath
Author: Sierra Brashear
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 171
Release: 2020-09-15
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1797200372

Moon Bath a luxurious guide that invites readers to immerse themselves in the healing powers of nature. This transformative book features 16 bath and shower rituals aligned with the lunar cycles and the natural rhythms of the cosmos. Organized by moon cycle—New Moon, Waxing Moon, Waning Moon, and Full Moon—each ritual includes a bath recipe featuring healing natural ingredients. • Includes affirmations and meditations • Journaling prompts promote reflection and self-discovery. • Filled with lush, nature-inspired photography Brimming with Ayurvedic wisdom and plant-based medicine, Moon Bath is a lovely companion for modern mystics, wellness enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to wash away the stresses of daily life. Bath recipes include ginger and baking soda for detoxification, cacao and rose to cultivate love, eucalyptus and bentonite clay to release negativity, and chamomile and lavender to connect to deep wisdom. • This beautiful guide to bathing rituals and bath recipes makes it easy to incorporate calming and enriching self-care practices into everyday life. • Perfect for women who love self-care, meditation, yoga, crystals, and those interested in Ayurveda • You'll love this book if you love books like Crystal Muse: Everyday Rituals to Tune In to the Real You by Heather Askinosie and Timmi Jandro; The Spirit Almanac: A Modern Guide to Ancient Self-Care by Emma Loewe and Lindsay Kellner; and Lunar Abundance: Cultivating Joy, Peace, and Purpose Using the Phases of the Moon by Ezzie Spencer.

Secrets of a Runaway Bride

Secrets of a Runaway Bride
Author: Valerie Bowman
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2013-03-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1466813202

SECRETS OF A RUNAWAY BRIDE Valerie Bowman Miss Annie Andrews is finally free to marry the man she loves. With her overprotective sister out of the country on her honeymoon, nothing can prevent her flight to Gretna Green—nothing, that is, but an abduction by the wrong gentleman. When Jordan Holloway, the Earl of Ashbourne, promised to look after his best friend's sister-in-law, he didn't realize she would prove so difficult. But when he spirits her away to his country house to prevent her elopement, he discovers that the tempting beauty knows how to put up a fight. To make matters worse, he's stuck playing the role of honorable protector...when what he really wants is to run away with her himself.

The Moonfire Bride

The Moonfire Bride
Author: Sylvia Mercedes
Publisher: Firewyrm Books
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2021-04-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781942379461

A stolen bride. A doomed fae lord. A love that could save -- or destroy -- them both. For years, Valera has worked weary hours as a seamstress just to keep food on the table. She would give her all to protect her little sister from the cruelties of the world . . . and the tantalizing lure of the fae forest. One day, she fears, the fae will spirit her sister away, and how can Valera hope to stop them? Then the fae come. Not for her sister . . . but for her. Trapped in a magnificent palace far from her own world, Valera finds herself the unwilling bride of an enigmatic fae lord. He claims he won't harm her and vows to return her home after a year and a day if she honors one rule: she must never see his face. Determined to return to her sister at all costs, Valera struggles to unravel the mystery of her so-called husband. Why does he so desperately need a wife? And why her specifically? Torn between love, duty, and the unexpected freedom she finds in this strange new world, Valera must fight to find her place. But will a burgeoning passion for the unseen figure in the shadows be her undoing? The Moonfire Bride is book one of a two-part fae romance inspired by the myth of "Hades and Persephone" as well as "Eros and Psyche." Read today if you're craving a dark, swoon-worthy hero and a sweet, slow-burn romance with just a touch of steam!

The Vampire's Mail Order Bride

The Vampire's Mail Order Bride
Author: Kristen Painter
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-06
Genre: Halloween
ISBN: 9781514190517

Welcome to Nocturne Falls, the town where Halloween is celebrated 365 days a year. The tourists think it's all a show: the vampires, the werewolves, the witches, the occasional gargoyle flying through the sky. But the supernaturals populating the town know better. Living in Nocturne Falls means being yourself. Fangs, fur, and all. After seeing her maybe-mobster boss murder a guy, Delaney James assumes a new identity and pretends to be a mail order bride. She finds her groom-to-be living in a town that celebrates Halloween every day. Weird. But not as weird as what she doesn't know. Her groom-to-be is a 400-year-old vampire. Hugh Ellingham has only agreed to the arranged set up to make his overbearing grandmother happy. In thirty days, whatever bridezilla shows up at his door will be escorted right back out. His past means love is no longer an option. Not if the woman's going to have a future. Except he never counted on Delaney and falling in love for real. Too bad both of them are keeping some mighty big secrets...

One Hex of a Wedding

One Hex of a Wedding
Author: Yasmine Galenorn
Publisher: Nightqueen Enterprises LLC
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2016-11-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Emerald O'Brien is about to tie the knot with her fiance Joe, but one uninvited guest to their engagement party reminds her that some ties still need to be severed. Her ex-hubby Roy can't hold his liquor--or his temper--and after brawling with Joe, he threatens to ruin their wedding. When Joe is wounded from a gunshot the next day, Roy becomes the prime suspect. Emerald knows her ex has a mean streak a mile wide but doesn't believe he'd be capable of attempted murder. And when a sinister presence starts stalking her maid of honor, Em begins to worry that her marriage has been cursed before she's even walked down the aisle... Keywords: Paranormal mystery, cozy mystery, cats, ghosts, Kickass women, tea, china, magic, formidable foes, bikers, Pacific North West, single mother, Tea shop, small town, strong women, strange happenings, amazing best friends, strong relationships, magical items, amateur detective, paranormal, relatable mc

The Betrothed Bride of Messiah

The Betrothed Bride of Messiah
Author: Rick Deadmond
Publisher: Xulon Press
Total Pages: 410
Release: 2007-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1602661510

From the very beginning, God planned an eternal marriage with redeemed man. There are seven holy rehearsals that God has given mankind to learn and experience His plan. The material covered in this book is based upon the Scripture coupled with ancient rabbinic commentaries and interpretation. (Biblical Studies)

The Night of the Full Moon and Other Stories

The Night of the Full Moon and Other Stories
Author: Kartar Singh Duggal
Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
Total Pages: 244
Release: 1992
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9788172012281

It Is A Delightful Collection Of 41 Short Stories, Several Of Which First Appeared In Kartar Singh DuggalýS Twelfth Collection Of Stories In Punjabi Ik Chhit Chanan Di Which Won The Sahitya Akademi Award In 1965. The Stories In This Volume Reflect The Indian Scene In Its Rare Moments Of Agony And Ecstasy, Triumph And Tribulation, Harmony And Discord.

Unaccustomed as I am...

Unaccustomed as I am...
Author: Michael Parker
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2016-11-03
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1473529816

All wedding types will be catered for: big, small, religious, second marriage, atheist, straight, same-sex, church, field... All speakers will be addressed: bride, groom, father, mother, best woman and literally everyone in between... All eventualities will be planned for: mic failures, drunk guests, missing brides, smashed glasses, weeping FOBs, forgotten words... All of which will be delightfully and wittily illustrated, with a mix of little-known wedding facts and a whole host of inspirational (or not) quotations.