Girls Can Kiss Now

Girls Can Kiss Now
Author: Jill Gutowitz
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2022-03-08
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1982158506

A "collection of personal essays exploring the intersection of queerness, relationships, pop culture, the Internet, and identity, introducing one of the most undeniably original new voices today. Jill Gutowitz's life--for better and worse--has always been on a collision course with pop culture, [including] ... the pivotal day when Orange Is the New Black hit the airwaves and broke down the door to Jill's own sexuality. In these honest examinations of identity, desire, and self-worth, Jill explores perhaps the most monumental cultural shift of our lifetimes: the mainstreaming of lesbian culture"--

If We Kiss

If We Kiss
Author: Rachel Vail
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2012-06-12
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0062033808

Charlie Collins has never been kissed. She’s never been in love, either. Charlie’s beautiful best friend, Tess, has kissed three boys and has loved each one of them. Then Charlie unexpectedly finds herself falling for Kevin, and she’s in a mess of trouble right away. For one thing, Tess is in love with Kevin. Even worse, his father seems to be dating Charlie’s mom, who suddenly can’t stop smiling. With no one to confide in, Charlie has to figure this one out for herself. But even as she tries to pull away from Kevin, she can’t stop wondering, What would happen if we kiss?

Frogs & French Kisses

Frogs & French Kisses
Author: Sarah Mlynowski
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2007-12-18
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0307433390

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After series, the sequel to Bras & Broomsticks and the second book in the hilariously bewitching Magic in Manhattan series! Rachel has finally come to terms with the outrageously unfair fact that her younger sister, Miri, has inherited magical powers from their mom. But now the whole witchcraft thing is spiraling out of control. Mom is a magicaholic, Miri’s on a Save the World kick, and the one teeny tiny love spell that Rachel begged for has gone embarrassingly, horribly wrong. Suddenly, the fate of everything is in Rachel’s hands. Her family. The world. Senior prom. "I loved this book—it's even funnier than Bras & Broomsticks. More hormones, more action, more magic—more Mlynowski. What else could you want?" —E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars and Genuine Fraud "A creative, frolicsome tale . . . Readers will find themselves quickly swept away on the broomstick of Mlynowski's second installment." —New York Post "Just as sweet and funny as its predecessor . . . wonderfully fast-paced and clever." —Booklist "Simply charming." —Publishers Weekly

Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses

Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses
Author: Jenny Hale
Publisher: Forever
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-10-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781538731390

SOON TO BE A HALLMARK MOVIE: fall in love with this sweet, heartfelt romance about the magic of Christmas and falling in love under the mistletoe, perfect for readers of Debbie Macomber, RaeAnne Thayne, and Maisey Yates! Single mother Abbey Fuller loves her family more than anything, and she doesn't regret for a moment having had to put her dreams of being an interior designer on hold. But with her son, Max, growing up, she jumps at the chance when a friend recommends her for a small design job. How hard can it be? Nick Sinclair needs his house decorated in time for his family's festive visit-and money is no object. What he doesn't need is to be distracted from his multimillion-dollar business-even if it is Christmas. When Abbey pulls up to the huge Sinclair mansion, she has a feeling she might be out of her depth. And when she meets the gorgeous, brooding Nicholas Sinclair, she knows that she's in real trouble . . . With the snow falling all around them, can Abbey make her dreams of being a designer come true? And can she help Nick to finally enjoy the magic of Christmas?

I Wish You Loved Me

I Wish You Loved Me
Author: Jai Ellis
Publisher: Elite Ink Publishing
Total Pages: 330
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

What happens when the heart of the one that you love the most belongs to someone else? What are you to do when your mind is screaming for you to walk away, yet your heart is breaking at the mere thought of living without the love of your life? Those are just a couple of the questions that Rachel, Kayla, and Domiano will need to answer in this tale of forbidden love and lust. Rachel has had her fair share of rocky relationships but feels that she’s finally found ‘the one’. To outsiders he’s the one that lied and cheated on her and the one that she should let go, but Rachel knows that although he is flawed, Domiano is the only man for her. The fact that he’s her ex and is in a new relationship with someone else will do nothing to deter Rachel from getting her man back. Kayla is in love with a man that possesses all of the qualities that she could ever ask for. He’s loving, affectionate, great in bed and supports her as best he can financially, but there is one problem; He’s engaged to another woman whom he plans to spend the rest of his life with. As much as she knows that he’ll never be hers, Kayla can’t seem to leave him alone for good. Domiano is already caught between two women, yet he still finds time to carry a flame for his best friend’s fiancée. Although he knows that she’ll never be his, he can’t hide the love that he feels for her. He’s kept his not-so-secret feelings for her at bay for multiple years, but when the opportunity presents itself will he finally make the move to make her his woman? Has she been feeling the same way about him all along or has he just been imagining that she loves him just as much as he loves her? Then there’s Chanté and Greg. While they’re deeply in love with each other, they’re both harboring secrets that are deep enough to shatter even the strongest of bonds. They’ve had their ups and downs over the years but things are finally falling into place. Chanté is ready to spend the rest of her life with Greg and is confident that he is ready to do the same with her. Greg knows that he hasn’t always been the kind of man that Chanté deserves, but he’s finally ready to turn his life of lying and cheating around. While he is doing just about everything that he can to be the best man that he can, he can’t seem to let go of another woman that has a serious hold on a piece of his heart. In this tale of love, lust, lies and deception, the one thing that everyone seems to be seeking is the hardest thing for them to find.

Wish Her Safe At Home

Wish Her Safe At Home
Author: Stephen Benatar
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2010-05-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1590173724

Rachel Waring is deliriously happy. Out of nowhere, a great-aunt leaves her a Georgian mansion in another city—and she sheds her old life without delay. Gone is her dull administrative job, her mousy wardrobe, her downer of a roommate. She will live as a woman of leisure, devoted to beauty, creativity, expression, and love. Once installed in her new quarters, Rachel plants a garden, takes up writing, and impresses everyone she meets with her extraordinary optimism. But as Rachel sings and jokes the days away, her new neighbors begin to wonder if she might be taking her transformation just a bit too far. In Wish Her Safe at Home, Stephen Benatar finds humor and horror in the shifting region between elation and mania. His heroine could be the next-door neighbor of the Beales of Grey Gardens or a sister to Jane Gardam’s oddball protagonists, but she has an ebullient charm all her own.

Voices That Wish to Be Heard

Voices That Wish to Be Heard
Author: Jack Randall
Publisher: Jack Randall
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2009
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781615828340

In the eighteen stories found in this collection, readers will have the opportunity to explore a host of issues. Their journey will fall under the guidance of a writer who has clearly given much energy to thoughts on powerful issues such as overpopulation, depletion of natural resources, the role of religion in society, and the nature of God. But Jack Randall walks this path without missing the flowers along the way. Wading into the mire of profundity has not eliminated his power to touch the reader with heartfelt stories of loss, redemption, and triumph. In the end, the reader will take away from these stories an insight into larger issues facing our world today, insight brought from a slightly tilted point of viewtilted not to obscurity, but rather to such that a new view becomes available, and one which the reader will not fail to enjoy.

I am Woman - I am Man

I am Woman - I am Man
Author: Thirteen O'Clock Press
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2015-08-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 132634952X

What makes a woman/man? What drives them? What hurts them, damages them? In a matching set of stories, Thirteen Press authors explore all facets of woman and man, some of Thirteen's most talented ladies writing about women, the talented men writing about men, from their hearts. Enjoy... explore... see where these stories take you and how many of your dark secrets are revealed in another's words...

The Secret Ingredient of Wishes

The Secret Ingredient of Wishes
Author: Susan Bishop Crispell
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2016-09-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1250089107

26-year-old Rachel Monroe has spent her whole life trying to keep a very unusual secret: she can make wishes come true. And sometimes the consequences are disastrous. So when Rachel accidentally grants an outlandish wish for the first time in years, she decides it’s time to leave her hometown—and her past—behind for good. Rachel isn’t on the road long before she runs out of gas in a town that’s not on her map: Nowhere, North Carolina—also known as the town of “Lost and Found.” In Nowhere, Rachel is taken in by a spit-fire old woman, Catch, who possesses a strange gift of her own: she can bind secrets by baking them into pies. Rachel also meets Catch’s neighbor, Ashe, a Southern gentleman with a complicated past, who makes her want to believe in happily-ever-after for the first time in her life. As she settles into the small town, Rachel hopes her own secrets will stay hidden, but wishes start piling up everywhere Rachel goes. When the consequences threaten to ruin everything she’s begun to build in Nowhere, Rachel must come to terms with who she is and what she can do, or risk losing the people she’s starting to love—and her chance at happiness—all over again.

Complete Works of Wilkie Collins: Novels, Short Stories, Plays, Essays and Memoirs (Illustrated)

Complete Works of Wilkie Collins: Novels, Short Stories, Plays, Essays and Memoirs (Illustrated)
Author: Wilkie Collins
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 15742
Release: 2024-01-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The Complete Works of Wilkie Collins: Novels, Short Stories, Plays, Essays and Memoirs (Illustrated) is a rich collection showcasing the diverse literary talents of the renowned Victorian writer. Known for his masterful blending of mystery, intrigue, and complex characters, Collins' works have left a lasting impact on the development of the detective novel genre. The inclusion of illustrations enhances the reader's experience and offers insight into the visual elements that complement Collins' vivid storytelling. This comprehensive volume allows readers to immerse themselves in Collins' full literary oeuvre and appreciate the depth of his contributions to 19th-century literature. From the iconic 'The Woman in White' to lesser-known gems, this collection provides a comprehensive overview of Collins' versatile writing style and thematic exploration. Wilkie Collins, a contemporary of Charles Dickens, drew inspiration from his own tumultuous life experiences and social observations to craft compelling narratives that resonate with readers even today. His innovative approach to storytelling and unconventional characters set him apart as a trailblazer in the Victorian literary scene. Collins' keen eye for detail and penchant for suspense make his work a compelling read for those interested in exploring the intersection of psychology, society, and morality in literature. I highly recommend The Complete Works of Wilkie Collins to both avid fans of Victorian literature and newcomers seeking a captivating introduction to one of the era's most influential authors. With its diverse range of genres and themes, this collection offers a comprehensive look at Collins' enduring legacy in the world of fiction.