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When We Happened: Opposites Attracts
Farheen Kazmi - 2018
To find solace she randomly lands into a hotel suite. Thinking that she's finally left alone, Ragini takes in the tranquility and peace. Screaming in the dark though she comes across a stranger sleeping on her bed. Ragini instantly disapproves of the seemingly rich brat whose eyes she thinks belongs to the devil himself. To be precise, a brown eyed devil. A confusion leads into a fight and then it spirals into a mutual dislike. As fate pulls them closer both the stranger and Ragini slowly take a step towards friendship. A friendship where both of them understand the pain of being deceived by their partners. Trying to teach his ex a lesson, Ragini agrees to become his fake fiancé, but then again she finds herself dangerously falling for the 'wrong guy'. Ragini is not ready for another heart break and the man in question of driving her emotions into a frenzy also is not in the habit of taking a no for an answer. Read how opposites attract and how they happen to fall for each other while fighting their own insecurities of falling in love and learning the one thing that they lack together. That is trust, the thing which builds a relationship into a strong bond.
An Introduction To Philippine History
José S. Arcilla - 1999
Conceived as "a story to be read, and not a calendar to be memorized," this concise narrative of Philippine history serves as a handy guide for understanding the important highlights of the nation's development.Jose S. Arcilla, S.J., is a member of the department of history at the Ateneo de Manila University and is at present also the archivist of the Philippine Province of the Society of Jesus. He finished graduate studies in the United States and in Spain. Farther Arcilla, who has authored "Aspects of Wester Medieval Culture", has published in professioal reviews both in the Philippines and abroad. He is the Philippine coordinator for the editorial staff of the "International Jesuit Encyclopedia" being published by the Institute of Jesuit History (Rome).
A Tangled Legacy
Jazz Singh - 2017
Known as a predator in the business world and a bastard in the media, he cannot forgive his mother for the unwavering love she bears his unknown father, the man who abandoned her...and his son. Then there's Jahnavi, his dream woman. How can he ask her to accept his love and share the shame that is his burden?
Finding Love Again (Love on the Oregon Trail Book 1)
Emily Woods - 2018
Can a widow and a wagon master find true love too? A Sweet Western Romance from #1 Best Selling Author Emily Woods Emma is a widow who is just looking to start a new life with her children. After spending his life delivering other people’s dreams, Jeremiah hopes to find love and settle down himself. Can they overcome adversity and find love on the Oregon Trail? Finding Love Again is a clean western romance from #1 Best Selling author Emily Woods. If you like clean, historical fiction about women who risk everything to find love, you will love this sweet romance! Download Finding Love Again and get lost in another sweet western romance today. Always FREE on Kindle Unlimited
Love via Arranged Marriage...
Nidhi Singh - 2016
Their persistent urging and continuous efforts leads her to meet Deep, an NRI, through a matrimonial site and she falls head-over-heels for him owing to his looks, intelligence and charm. On Deep’s arrival in India,They have a perfect meeting and Kashish’s family waits for a response from the guy’s family but to no avail. Finally, Kashish has to chase Deep for an answer but all she gets is a big ‘NO’. And thus, heartbroken and under parental pressure she meets Varun, a pot-bellied, simple and unattractive guy. If Kashish had thought that the biggest drama in her life was over, well this was just the beginning. The whole story revolves around some basic questions:- How long can love survive in arranged marriage negotiations? What somebody does if they come across a much better proposal, when they are already in love with someone else? Are Arranged marriages only about satisfying some non-negotiable criteria? Are Arranged marriages only about ticking the check-boxes? Is Arranged marriage a Robotic system? OR Can Love Happen Via Arranged Marriage??
The Other Side of the Bed
Bhavya Kaushik - 2013
Nakul, who lost his beloved wife after only a month of their marriage in a serial bombing attack, found it impossible to continue with his life.He takes a journey in which he interacts with people like him, who have also lost their loved ones in those blasts and decides to help them. Though he didn't realize that in the process of helping them, he was helping himself. This is his journey through the five stages of grief - DENIAL, ANGER, BARGAINING, DEPRESSION and ACCEPTANCE, and how he comes out of them with the help of his family and his "Grief-Mates".He thought that he had forever of togetherness with his wife, but he didn't, none of us does. And before it is too late, we should better go out there to our loved ones and tell them how much we love them. Have any of you said it lately to your wife, your husband, your children, your brother, sister or your parents, that "You mean the world to me. You have changed my life. I cannot live without you. I love you..."
Make Me Beg
Allison Hobbs - 2014
This unconventional couple was briefly introduced in the steamy bestseller, “No Boundaries” and they’ve returned in this sizzling novella that gives readers a behind the scenes look at their jaw-dropping, sexual adventures. Once a month, the couple departs from their normal marital routine and engages in a kinky threesome where Vanessa selects a hot-looking sex partner to indulge her fantasies while her husband sits back and watches. With a few rules in place, Vanessa and Spike’s open marriage has been a thrilling experience thus far. But when roguishly handsome, Quincy Langford enters the picture, he shakes things up and redefines the rules when he takes the sex game to new heights. If three's a crowd, will one of the men bow out gracefully...or is there always room for one more?
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Indiana Wake - 2020
What's it all About?
Cilla Black - 2003
Generations have grown up with Cilla's music, TV shows, and performances. But how much do we really know about 'the girl with the bright red hair and the jet black voice'? What's It All About? is Cilla's own story, told for the first time ever. It's the story of a woman who has worked ceaselessly to stay at the top for forty years despite setbacks and personal tragedy; a life of incredible highs and terrible lows. In this deeply personal autobiography she tells her unique story in intimate and vivid detail for the very first time. This is the real Cilla Black.
Unleash That River
Dhaval Rathod - 2018
It springs spontaneously from the lofty hearts and makes its own way to unite with its generous reciprocators. At times, it becomes dry and seeks the abundance of a big-hearted lover. In other scenarios, the river gets frozen and looks for the warmth of a passionate soul. And in some cases, it may just be ready and waiting to leap forth from its humble abode. All it takes is just a little stroke of fate for that river to unleash itself and flow in its full glory.'Unleash That River' is an anthology of six short stories of love and contemporary romance.1) Keys: When Dhyey returns home to meet his mother after several months, he discovers that she has started sharing the house with a beautiful tenant, Nishita who not only holds the key to his house, but to his locked heart as well.2) Dot Every 'i' And Cross Every 't':Varun and Puja met for the first time through an arranged marriage proposal. However, in order to make sure that they are the ones who can really complement each other for the rest of their lives, they must take a step out of their comfort zones, and do something unprecedented and outright crazy.3) Why Not:Neel and Rashi both have miserably failed at their first romantic endeavor. Will they keep cursing their rotten luck and ask why? Or will they reclaim the charge of their lives to embrace the second chance and say why not?4) Immeasurable Nouns:Aditi and Kartik are the academic stars of their class and each other’s arch rivals. Aditi hates boys. But Kartik secretly loves her. To win her heart, he must wait for the right moment and make every move cautiously. One day, during an English class, that moment presents itself in its full bloom.5) Madly In Marriage:Swayam and Soniya have not left any stone unturned to avoid marrying each other. But their families see this union as a match made in heaven and are hellbent to see it through. 6) Hearts And Ice-creams:Tushar is obsessed with finding his childhood crush who disappeared out of his life without a clue. Fifteen years later, will he be able to move on or destiny has yet to play its last trick?
A Perfect Storm to Bind their Hearts
Melynda Carlyle - 2020
A Piece of Her Heart (The Heart Series Book 8)
Iris Bolling - 2020
She successfully completes the mission only to find another similar case is waiting for her when she gets home. As it turns out, someone is targeting relatives of the current administration. The next target is Grayson Davenport, brother of the Director of Homeland Security.As a clandestine member of the Department of Homeland Security, Grayson Davenport from time to time uses his position as Director of the Davenport Foundation as a perfect front for assignments amongst the rich and powerful people he socializes with. His current mission is to uncover information regarding a conspiracy against the administration. To his surprise, he finds himself a target of the conspiracy. The person assigned to protect him is a woman.The moment they meet the heat between Grayson and Monique is instantaneous. Sparks fly causing them both to lose track of their mission. Monique knew this pretty man could never handle a woman like her. Just as Grayson knew this woman could not hold an intelligent conversation with him. Neither understood their reaction to each other or the danger that had entered their lives. Now, Grayson and Monique must fight forces who are attempting to destroy the current administration, together. While Grayson is protecting her, Monique is protecting her heart from him.
A Shy Mail Order Bride for the Rough and Rugged Cowboy (Benson Creek Mail Order Brides Book 4)
Emma Morgan - 2015
Timid and shy, Deliah Mason thinks she’s ready to tackle the life of a Mail Order Bride. She’s read about the West in dime store novels, but no novel prepared her for stepping off the stagecoach and into a group of roughhousing cowboys. When one grabs her from the road and sweeps her onto his horse, she’s terrified. And when she finds that he is her husband-to-be, she’s ready to turn around and high-tail it home. Since the death of both his parents, Kyle Conover has been living alone in his fine ranch house, and now he’s ready to bring a wife into his life. But Kyle did not expect this shy, but beautiful woman. In fact, he’s had to practically hog-tie her just to get her to come see his home. He knows his life is rugged, and his manners not the best—can he really hope to make this lovely woman happy? But Kyle and Deliah can’t deny their attraction to each other, so they set a bargain. Two weeks, and if one decides the marriage won’t work out, then the engagement is over. Can this wild cowboy and timid filly find their way to lasting love? Find out in this fifth book in the popular Benson Creek Mail Order Bride series.
LZ Bingo
Reid F. Tillery - 2019
Boe entered the Vietnam war. Twice wounded during his one-year tour of duty, he endured some of the war's hottest moments, including the Tet offensive. He served honorably, facing an onslaught of bullets, mortars, rockets, hand grenades, and land mines. Through Bill's account, the reader gains a vicarious understanding of the day-to-day life and challenges of an American infantryman in Vietnam. This book's primary purpose is to honor those who made it home and those who did not by telling their story through Bill's eyes and ears. Written in the form of a novel, what makes Bill's true story so compelling is that his experiences likely are similar to those of many other men who served in the infantry in Vietnam. If you served in Vietnam in the infantry, Bill's story will likely bring back vivid memories. If you didn't serve, and if you have a friend who's a Vietnam infantry vet, you'll look at him differently after reading Bill's story. You'll come away with a deeper understanding of the challenges and hardships he faced.