Beauty and the Bachelor

Beauty and the Bachelor
Author: Naima Simone
Publisher: Entangled: Indulgence
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2015-08-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1633753700

Billionaire Lucas Oliver is hell-bent on revenge. And his plan begins when Sydney Blake—the stunning daughter of his enemy—is tricked into bidding on Lucas at a bachelor auction. Then he serves up a little blackmail...followed by a marriage proposal Sydney has no choice but to accept. Sydney has been controlled by her family her whole life. When Lucas threatens to reveal her father's shady business, she is once again forced to do her duty for her family. But worse—oh so much worse—is the rush of lust that Lucas ignites in her blood. Lucas is determined to get his revenge, but it's tough when he can't keep from touching her—or thinking about touching her—all the time. She's not fairing much better since she's engaged to a darkly handsome beast intent on destroying her entire family...along with her heart. Each book in the Bachelor Auction series is STANDALONE: * Beauty and the Bachelor * The Millionaire Makeover * The Bachelor’s Promise * A Millionaire at Midnight

Bachelor Nation

Bachelor Nation
Author: Amy Kaufman
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2019-02-05
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1101985917

*A New York Times Bestseller* The first definitive, unauthorized, behind-the-scenes cultural history of the Bachelor franchise, America’s favorite guilty pleasure. For sixteen years and thirty-six seasons, the Bachelor franchise has been a mainstay in American TV viewers’ lives. Since it premiered in 2002, the show’s popularity and relevance have only grown—more than eight million viewers tuned in to see the conclusion of the most recent season of The Bachelor. Los Angeles Times journalist Amy Kaufman is a proud member of Bachelor Nation and has a long history with the franchise—ABC even banned her from attending show events after her coverage of the program got a little too real for its liking. She has interviewed dozens of producers, contestants, and celebrity fans to give readers never-before-told details of the show’s inner workings: what it’s like to be trapped in the mansion “bubble”; dark, juicy tales of producer manipulation; and revelations about the alcohol-fueled debauchery that occurs long before the Fantasy Suite. Kaufman also explores what our fascination means, culturally: what the show says about the way we view so-called ideal suitors; our subconscious yearning for fairy-tale romance; and how this enduring television show has shaped society’s feelings about love, marriage, and feminism by appealing to a marriage plot that’s as old as the best of Jane Austen.

The Bachelor's Promise

The Bachelor's Promise
Author: Naima Simone
Publisher: Entangled: Indulgence
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2016-08-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1633756963

If Noelle Rana wants to move forward with her life, she has to make a deal with the devil—devastatingly gorgeous, broody millionaire Aiden Kent. He made a promise years ago, and she’s come to collect, even if it means facing down the only man who ever broke her heart. And there's a really good chance he'll do it again. Aiden never expected to see Noelle again, and he’s determined to keep his distance from the beautiful enigma wrapped in denim and leather. He can’t trust anyone with the last name Rana. But he made a promise to his dying mother and he intends to keep it, Except it isn't long before Noelle invades his personal space. Suddenly, he can't stop thinking about the exotic beauty's alluring curves. He wants the daughter of his enemy, and he’s determined to have her...if only for one night Each book in the Bachelor Auction series is a standalone, full-length story that can be enjoyed out of order. Series Order: Book #1 Beauty and the Bachelor Book #2 The Millionaire Makeover Book #3 The Bachelor’s Promise Book #4 A Millionaire at Midnight

The Bachelor

The Bachelor
Author: Sabrina Jeffries
Publisher: Zebra Books
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2020-02-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1420148605

Fans of Bridgerton will love this irresistibly fun new family in a series to savor from the New York Times bestselling author, as the grown children of a thrice-married dowager duchess piece together the stories of their fathers—while pursuing passions of their own . . . “Anyone who loves romance must read Sabrina Jeffries!” —Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author USA Today and Publishers Weekly Bestseller | Goodreads Romance that Readers Love Lady Gwyn Drake has long protected her family’s reputation by hiding an imprudent affair from her youth. But when her former suitor appears at Armitage Hall, manhandling the heiress and threatening to go public with her secrets, it’s Gwyn who needs protecting. Her twin brother, Thorn, hires Joshua Wolfe, the estate’s gamekeeper, to keep her safe in London during her debut. As a war hero, Joshua feels obligated to fulfill the assignment he has accepted. But as a man, it’s torment to be so very close to the beauty he’s fought to ignore . . . With handsome Joshua monitoring her every move, Gwyn would prefer to forget both the past and the parade of money-seeking bachelors at her coming out. But Joshua is unmoved by her attempts at flirtation, and the threat of blackmail still hangs over her. With danger closing in, Gwyn must decide which is the greater risk: deflecting a scoundrel’s attempts to sabotage her—or revealing her whole heart to the rugged bodyguard she can’t resist . . . If one knows anything about Regency society, it’s that they can’t resist a scandalous secret. “Beautifully showcases the author’s gift for creating vividly etched characters (including a well-matched pair of protagonists) and then expertly placing them within a tautly constructed plot spiced with danger and plenty of red-hot sensuality.” —Booklist

How to Win The Bachelor

How to Win The Bachelor
Author: Chad Kultgen
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2023-05-23
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1982172959

Perfect for fans of Bachelor Nation and Seinfeldia, an illuminating deep dive into the most successful reality TV franchise of all time—The Bachelor. Since its premiere in 2002, ABC’s The Bachelor has become a staple of American television. Now, discover the fascinating history of the show, uncover the ins and outs of the phenomenon that has become Bachelor Nation, and take a deeper look at what separates the winners from the losers. From how best to exit the limo on Night One, to strategies for making a run for the all-important First Impression Rose, to how to avoid being labeled a villain, this clear-eyed guide illustrates the rules and strategies any would-be contestant should know. The ultimate must-read for every fan, How to Win the Bachelor gives you an “entertaining” (Publishers Weekly) inside look at the franchise where The Rose holds all the power.

The Millionaire Makeover

The Millionaire Makeover
Author: Naima Simone
Publisher: Entangled: Indulgence
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2016-02-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1633755282

Plain Jane computer programmer Khloe Richardson needs a date—just so she can make the guy of her dreams jealous. Maybe then he'll finally see her as something more than the awkward girl who works in the second office from the left. Bidding on a bachelor at a charity auction could be the perfect opportunity. Except that Khloe ends up winning the one bachelor she doesn’t want: millionaire Niall Hunter. The same bachelor she spent a scorchingly hot, intense night with...and never saw again. Niall’s paying the ultimate price for one hot-as-hell night with his best friend’s little sister. Helping Khloe turn her shy wallflower ways into some seriously sultry siren vibes is tantamount to torture. Especially when it’s for another man. But Niall’s promised to behave. Besides, he’s never been a forever kind of guy. Only now Niall can't stop wanting Khloe. Can't resist touching her. And damned if he can remember why he’s supposed to stay away... Each book in the Bachelor Auction series is STANDALONE: * Beauty and the Bachelor * The Millionaire Makeover * The Bachelor’s Promise * A Millionaire at Midnight

Most Dramatic Ever

Most Dramatic Ever
Author: Suzannah Showler
Publisher: ECW Press
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2018-01-23
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1773051679

The right reasons to fall in love with The Bachelor When it debuted in 2002, The Bachelor raised the stakes of first-wave reality television, offering the ultimate prize: true love. Since then, thrice yearly, dozens of camera-ready young-and-eligibles have vied for affection (and roses) in front of a devoted audience of millions. In this funny, insightful examination of the world’s favorite romance-factory, Suzannah Showler explores the contradictions that are key to the franchise’s genius, longevity, and power and parses what this means for both modern love and modern America. She argues the show is both gameshow and marriage plot — an improbable combination of competitive effort and kismet — and that it’s both relic and prophet, a time-traveler from first-gen reality TV that proved to be a harbinger of Tinder. In the modern media-savvy climate, the show cleverly highlights and resists its own artifice, allowing Bachelor Nation to see through the fakery to feel the romance. Taking on issues of sex, race, contestants-as-villains, the controversial spin-offs, and more, Most Dramatic Ever is both love letter to and deconstruction of the show that brought us real love in the reality TV era.

Beauty and the Bodyguard

Beauty and the Bodyguard
Author: Lisa Childs
Publisher: Harlequin Treasury-Harlequin American Romance 90s
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Bodyguards
ISBN: 9780373281459

Can this bachelor bodyguard save his true love from mortal danger...on her wedding day? Bride-to-be Megan Lynch has just learned her ex, presumed dead marine Gage Huxton, is alive after surviving enemy captivity. But before she can break up with her fianc , gunmen storm her wedding and take hostages Megan will do anything to stay alive--for herself and a second chance with Gage. But there's more terror to endure before she can say yes to the dress--and her dream groom What do the gunmen want? Gage works double time to unravel the mystery and save the beauty who still holds his heart. As the wedding crashers open fire, Gage puts his life on the line to protect Megan and convince her of his love.

The Bachelor and the Beauty Queen

The Bachelor and the Beauty Queen
Author: Carolyn Hector
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2016-03-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1488003475

Spotlight on temptation The tall, sexy stranger who just barged into Lexi Pendergrass's shop looks like a perfect ten to her. But not only does Stephen Reyes accuse the former beauty queen of selling his young niece a scandalous dress, he then prevents Lexi from buying her dream property next door. Not exactly Mr. Congeniality. Even still, beneath their bickering simmers an inconvenient chemistry that's shaking Lexi's legendary poise to the core. Real estate mogul Stephen has had his world rocked twice in recent months. First, he became guardian to his late brother's children. Now he's falling for a feisty Southern beauty who, when she isn't coaching his pageant-crazy niece, is schooling him in desire. He misjudged her once. Now he's using all his seductive talents to win Lexi for now and forever…

A Millionaire at Midnight

A Millionaire at Midnight
Author: Naima Simone
Publisher: Entangled: Indulgence
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2017-02-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1633758613

Boston socialite Morgan Lett is having a run of bad luck. Her fiancé just dumped her for her stepsister, the charity foundation she’s given her life to is in danger of folding, and now, the gorgeous man she bid on and won at a masquerade bachelor auction turns out to be a cold-hearted jerk...and her new employer. Millionaire Alexander Bishop needs the best wife money can buy. In order to inherit his family business, he has to get engaged—and Morgan, with her beauty and pedigree, is the perfect candidate. Her sharp tongue may drive him crazy, but she needs money to save the foundation she loves...and he needs a fiancée. It’s a flawless arrangement. No strings, no love. But soon she has him craving more than the platonic terms of their agreement. Only Alexander won’t allow need—no matter how hot it burns—to threaten everything he’s built. Each book in the Bachelor Auction series is STANDALONE: * Beauty and the Bachelor * The Millionaire Makeover * The Bachelor’s Promise * A Millionaire at Midnight