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A Match for Morgan (The Cutlers of the Shady Lady Ranch #5)
by Marie FerrarellaTHE CUTLERS OF THE SHADY LADY RANCHTHE COWBOY NEXT DOOR...Morgan Cutler was used to getting headaches from Wyatt McCall-but heartache? Impossible! So why was her sexy neighbor suddenly starting to make her pulse jump and her cheeks blush? Could that one magical wedding night-not their own, mind you-have been enough to set sparks of a different nature flying between these longtime rivals? And what possible excuse could she have for kissing him senseless?Well, she'd make certain that didn't happen again. Only problem was, Wyatt seemed determined to make certain that it did!The Cutlers of the Shady Lady Ranch: These five siblings find love in the most unexpected places!
A Match Made in High School
by Kristin WalkerWhen the principal announces that every senior must participate in a mandatory year-long Marriage Education program, Fiona Sheehan believes that her life can?t get any worse. Then she marries her ?husband?: jerky jock Todd, whose cheerleader girlfriend, Amanda, has had it in for Fiona since day one of second grade. Even worse? Amanda is paired with Fiona?s long-term crush, Gabe. At least Fiona is doing better than her best friend, Marcie, who is paired up with the very quiet, very mysterious Johnny Mercer. Pranks, fights, misunderstandings, and reconciliations ensue in an almost Shakespearean comedy of errors about mistaken first impressions, convoluted coupling, and hidden crushes. .
A Match Made in Lipa (The Laneways #2)
by Carla de GuzmanChildhood friends reconnect as grown-up rivals—and maybe something more—in this witty Filipino romance from Carla de Guzman.What&’s written in the stars isn&’t always the whole story… Chocolate maker and shop owner Kira Luz isn&’t looking for love, but if fate leads her that way, so be it. When she randomly runs into her childhood crush, Santi, on vacation, it feels like the stars are trying to tell her something. Memories of their time growing up in Lipa—not to mention the steamy kiss they share when they reconnect—get her heart pounding. But she has to go back to Lipa while he&’s headed for Manila, and long distance is kind of an issue. Until he moves back home…and distance becomes the least of their problems. Estranged hotel heir Anton "Santi" Santillan is left adrift when his grandfather abruptly cuts him out of the family business. But he finds his footing again running a small niche hotel back in Lipa. The downside of living in his old hometown: it&’s no Manila, that&’s for sure. The upside: seeing Kira again. Kira, who loves food as much as he does. Kira, who loves kissing as much as he does. Kira, whose family owns the property—including her shop—his grandfather wants him to buy out from underneath them. Mixing love and chocolate and family just might get messy. And sometimes messy is exactly what fate had in mind.The LanewaysBook 1: Sweet on YouBook 2: A Match Made in Lipa
Match Made in Manhattan: A Novel
by Amanda StaufferAfter two intense, dead-end relationships, serial monogamist Alison finds herself confused, lonely, and drastically out of touch with the world of modern dating. Refusing to wallow, she signs up for a popular dating app and resolves to remain open-minded and optimistic as she explores the New York City singles' scene. With the click of a button, her adventures begin: On one date, she's dumped before the first kiss; on another, she dons full HAZMAT gear; she meets a tattooed folk singer turned investment banker, an undercover agent who tracks illegal exotic animals, and dozens of other colorful, captivating personalities. Giving them each her signature "pants speech"-her pants aren't coming off unless she has a real connection with someone-she desperately wants to push past the awkward small-talk phase to find true love, but finding "the one" is starting to feel impossible. That is, until she meets Luke, who is sophisticated, funny, and not to mention, hot. Alison finds herself falling for Luke harder than any guy she's dated and finally letting her walls down, but will he stick around or move on to his next match? Match Made in Manhattan is a fast-paced, contemporary story about the struggles of dating in the digital age. Replete with online profiles, witty dialogue, and a super-supportive group of female friends, this all-too-real and relatable debut novel will have readers laughing, crying, and rooting for Alison all the way to the end.
A Match Made in Monaco: A fabulously fun, escapist, romantic read (Girls' Weekend Away)
by Shana Gray'Full of fun, friendship and romance - a real escapist treat' Jill Shalvis on What Happens In Vegas'If you are looking for a fun, sexy and swoon-worthy series about friendships and love, I can't recommend this one enough' Hopeless Romantics Book BlogIn a warm, funny and romantic novella in the Girls' Weekend Away series, four best friends embark on the ultimate girls' getaway filled with hijinks and a sprinkling of romance. For any fan of Bridesmaids and Sex and the City and readers of Jo Watson, Lauren Layne, Joanna Bolouri and Cate Woods.When the cynic...Fredi doesn't believe in love. She might be a successful bridal gown designer but that's just business. Sure, she's watched her three best girlfriends fall head over heels with the men of their dreams but she certain that's not on the cards for her. That doesn't mean that she's not interested in a fling with a handsome, charming movie star though, especially when he's assigned to be her date for best friend Bonni's wedding in Monaco.Meets the movie star... Zayn's used to women falling at his feet so he's utterly captivated by Fredi's quick wit and her refusal to be impressed by his smooth-talking flirtations. Their chemistry is off the charts but their connection is something new. Zayn is determined to prove to Fredi that they could have the most incredible future together.Sparks are about to fly... But with just a few days till the wedding, before Fredi disappears back to her own life, can Zayn convince her that she can trust him with the one thing she swore to never give anyone - her heart?Look for the Girls' Weekend Away novels, including What Happens In Vegas, Meet Me In San Francisco and The Nashville Bet!
Match Me If You Can
by Tiana SmithMia's best friend Robyn is known for her matchmaking skills, which is perfect, because homecoming is just around the corner. But Robyn refuses to set Mia up with the guy of her dreams, which forces Mia to take matters into her own hands. She uses Robyn's matchmaking service to make sure popular Vince Demetrius falls for her. Vince asks her out, but Mia doesn't count on Logan, the persistent school newspaper photographer who seems to like her out of the blue. Now she has to choose between Vince - the guy she knows is right for her - and Logan, who insists that she give him a chance. And she needs to make sure Robyn doesn't find out that Mia's been matchmaking behind her back. Mia has two weeks before homecoming. Can she fix the mess she made or will she have to kiss her perfect match goodbye forever?
Match Me If You Can
by Anna StaniszewskiBye for now...Lena is more than ready to spend a quiet winter break with her mom out in Arizona, even if that means saying a temporary good-bye to her boyfriend, Marcus. What she doesn't count on? A major power outage--of the supernatural kind. Out of nowhere, Lena's soul-collecting powers disappear, as do Marcus's matchmaking powers, only to reappear elsewhere! Now school-loudmouth Connie Reynolds is making people fall in love left and right, and Marcus's sister is having visions... If Lena and Marcus can't figure out how to set things right, it might just be the end of the world as they know it.Praise for The Dirt Diary series: "Holy fried onion rings! Fun from beginning to end" --Wendy Mass, New York Times bestselling author of 11 Birthdays and The Candymakers "A fast-paced comedy of errors" --School Library Journal
The Matchbox Mysteries: The Detective Agency's Fourth Case (The Fairy Detective Agency #4)
by Sally GardnerPodgy Bottom is in trouble. All over town cars are being shrunk to the size of a matchbox in the blink of an eye; a giant purple bunny rabbit is running riot and a strange-looking broomstick is causing chaos and calamity... Sounds like a case for Wings & Co, the famous fairy detective agency! Can Emily, Budget and Fidget put a stop to this magical mischief before it's too late?Another fantastic story for younger readers from Sally Gardner, winner of the COSTA BOOK AWARD 2013, and acclaimed artist, David Roberts. If you loved David Walliams's GANGSTA GRANNY, you'll love these hilarious tales of mischief, mayhem, magic and mystery.Read by Simon Russell Beale(P)2004 Orion Publishing Group.Ltd
The Matchbreaker
by Chrissie ManbyWhen Lindsey Parker's father announces that he is to remarry, Lindsey does what any good daughter would do: wishes him congratulations, then sets about trying to kill his fiancee.Fortunately, the murder attempt fails but Lindsey still succeeds in driving Karen off. Jubilation turns to guilt when Lindsey realises her father is genuinely heart-broken. The only way to mend it is to get Karen back.But Karen is already seeing someone else - a mysterious entrepreneur. Lindsay decides to enlist the help of an old schoolmate-turned-private detective to break this new couple up. But as her plan gets underway, Lindsey senses she is falling for the very person she needs to drive away...
The Matchbreaker
by Chrissie ManbyWhen Lindsey Parker's father announces that he is to remarry, Lindsey does what any good daughter would do: wishes him congratulations, then sets about trying to kill his fiancee.Fortunately, the murder attempt fails but Lindsey still succeeds in driving Karen off. Jubilation turns to guilt when Lindsey realises her father is genuinely heart-broken. The only way to mend it is to get Karen back.But Karen is already seeing someone else - a mysterious entrepreneur. Lindsay decides to enlist the help of an old schoolmate-turned-private detective to break this new couple up. But as her plan gets underway, Lindsey senses she is falling for the very person she needs to drive away...
The Matchmaker: The feel-good rom-com of 2020 for fans of TV show First Dates!
by Catriona Innes'I thoroughly enjoyed this smart, feel-good read. It's witty, sharp and has real depth to it.' - BETH O'LEARY, bestselling author of The FlatshareFor Caitlin Carter, love means business.She's taken matchmaking back to basics. There is no swiping left. No creepy location tracker. Definitely no unsolicited pics of areas of the anatomy no one wants to see. She's made dating great again: personal, patient... and profitable. Her startup is going from strength to strength, with clients wanting to find the love she has with her own husband Harry, and she even has celebrities wanting to use her services...Caitlin is living the perfect life. Except it's all a perfect lie. And Caitlin doesn't know how long she can keep it up.An emotionally charged, funny and warm novel, perfect for fans of THE MAN WHO DIDN'T CALL by Rosie Walsh, SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL by Giovanna Fletcher and IF I NEVER MET YOU by Mhairi McFarlane. 'I absolutely adored The Matchmaker - It's such a skilful, nuanced and thoughtful exploration of the full complexities of love - and the way that all of the different people who love us make us who we are. It's refreshing, uplifting and brilliantly observed.' - Daisy Buchanan'I had to stop reading this in public as it made me cry twice and laugh hysterically numerous times!' - Amazon reviewer, 5 stars
The Matchmaker: The feel-good rom-com of 2020 for fans of TV show First Dates!
by Catriona Innes'I thoroughly enjoyed this smart, feel-good read. It's witty, sharp and has real depth to it.' - BETH O'LEARY, bestselling author of The FlatshareFor Caitlin Carter, love means business.She's taken matchmaking back to basics. There is no swiping left. No creepy location tracker. Definitely no unsolicited pics of areas of the anatomy no one wants to see. She's made dating great again: personal, patient... and profitable. Her startup is going from strength to strength, with clients wanting to find the love she has with her own husband Harry, and she even has celebrities wanting to use her services...Caitlin is living the perfect life. Except it's all a perfect lie. And Caitlin doesn't know how long she can keep it up.An emotionally charged, funny and warm novel, perfect for fans of THE MAN WHO DIDN'T CALL by Rosie Walsh, SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL by Giovanna Fletcher and IF I NEVER MET YOU by Mhairi McFarlane. 'I absolutely adored The Matchmaker - It's such a skilful, nuanced and thoughtful exploration of the full complexities of love - and the way that all of the different people who love us make us who we are. It's refreshing, uplifting and brilliantly observed.' - Daisy Buchanan'I had to stop reading this in public as it made me cry twice and laugh hysterically numerous times!' - Amazon reviewer, 5 stars
The Matchmaker: A Novel
by Aisha SaeedA society matchmaker realizes she&’s in danger when her clients&’ weddings are sabotaged in increasingly disturbing ways—an utterly original mystery from New York Times bestselling author Aisha Saeed.&“An intriguing mystery and a heartfelt romance all in one . . . fresh, original, and utterly charming.&”—Liane Moriarty, author of Big Little LiesBusiness has never been better for Nura Khan, a third-generation matchmaker in Atlanta. Her exclusive clientele benefits from her impeccable track record. And while a single thirty-one-year-old matchmaker would normally raise some perfectly threaded eyebrows in the community, Nura&’s childhood best friend, Azar, is willing to double as her pretend fiancé at her clients&’ weddings—even though Nura&’s feelings for him might not be so pretend.But all that glitters isn&’t gold. While it&’s not uncommon to get the occasional hate mail from rejected prospective clients, Nura is blindsided after a couple&’s carefully constructed wedding implodes, the first in a cascading chain of suspicious and increasingly terrifying events. Someone is taking things too far, and with Azar and her matchmaking team by her side, Nura embarks on a dangerous cat-and-mouse game that threatens not only her safety but everything she&’s worked so hard to build.
The Matchmaker of Perigord: A Novel
by Julia Stuart“[A] frothy debut, as enchanting as Joanne Harris’s Chocolat”—from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Tower, the Zoo, and the Tortoise (More Magazine).The charming tale of a small French town in which the local barber, whose business is failing as his clients grow older and lose their hair, decides to become the town matchmaker.Barber Guillaume Ladoucette has always enjoyed great success in his tiny village in southwestern France, catering to the tonsorial needs of Amour-sur-Belle’s thirty-three inhabitants. But times have changed. His customers have grown older—and balder. Suddenly there is no longer a call for Guillaume’s particular services, and he is forced to make a drastic career change. Since love and companionship are necessary commodities at any age, he becomes the town’s official matchmaker and intends to unite hearts as ably as he once cut hair. But alas, Guillaume is not nearly as accomplished an agent of amour, as the disastrous results of his initial attempts amply prove, especially when it comes to arranging his own romantic future.For every reader who adored Chocolat, Julia Stuart’s The Matchmaker of Périgord is a delectable, utterly enchanting, and sinfully satisfying delight.“A hilarious romp off the beaten track. Love it to bits.” —Joanne Harris, New York Times–bestselling author of Chocolat“Filled with enchanting settings and a brilliant attention to detail, Stuart’s first novel is an enjoyable trip through the sweetness, sadness, and hilarity that love—and life—often brings.” —Library Journal “Deliciously witty . . . Stuart does for Périgord what Peter Mayle did for Provence.” —James Tipton, author of Annette Vallon“Fast, furious and incredibly funny.” —She magazine (UK)
The Matchmaker Series 3-Book Bundle
by Elise Sax"With quirky characters reminiscent of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series and a small-town heroine redolent of Charlaine Harris' Sookie Stackhouse" (RT Book Reviews), Elise Sax's irresistible Matchmaker series blends a red-hot love triangle with captivating murder mysteries and a generous helping of hilarity. Now the first three novels featuring the unforgettable Gladie Burger are together in one convenient ebook bundle: AN AFFAIR TO DISMEMBER MATCHPOINT LOVE GAME Three months has been Gladie Burger's limit when it comes to staying in one place. That's why Gladie is more than a little skeptical when her eccentric Grandma Zelda recruits her into the family's matchmaking business in the quaint small town of Cannes, California. What's more, Gladie is also highly unqualified, having a terrible track record with romance. Still, Zelda is convinced that her granddaughter has "the gift." But when the going gets tough, Gladie wonders if this gift has a return policy. When Zelda's neighbor drops dead in his kitchen, Gladie is swept into his bizarre family's drama. Despite warnings from the (distractingly gorgeous) chief of police to steer clear of his investigation, Gladie is out to prove that her neighbor's death was murder. It's not too long before she's in way over her head--with the hunky police chief, a dysfunctional family full of possible killers, and yet another mysterious and handsome man, whose attentions she's unable to ignore. Gladie is clearly being pursued--either by true love or by a murderer. Who will catch her first? Praise for the Matchmaker series "Elise Sax will win your heart."--New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis "Sax will make you laugh. Her larger-than-life characters jump off the page and make crazy seem like a fun place to hang out."--New York Times bestselling author Christie Craig "Fans of laugh-out-loud romantic suspense will enjoy this new author as she joins the ranks of Janet Evanovich, Katie MacAllister, and Jennifer Crusie."--Booklist, on An Affair to Dismember "A lighthearted and amusing caper with a sexy side order of romance . . . Gladie is an endearing mess of a character, and the book is fast-paced and amusing, with a large cast of quirky, small-town characters."--Kirkus Reviews, on Matchpoint "There's plenty for fans to enjoy in Sax's third Matchmaker installment, complete with energetic narration, zany humor and a mystery that's as engaging as the details of Gladie's love life."--RT Book Reviews, on Love Game
The Matchmaker's List
by Sonya LalliOne devoted modern girl + a meddlesome, traditional grandmother = a heartwarming multicultural romantic comedy about finding love where you least expect it.Raina Anand may have finally given in to family pressure and agreed to let her grandmother play matchmaker, but that doesn't mean she has to like it--or that she has to play by the rules. Nani always took Raina's side when she tried to push past the traditional expectations of their tight-knit Indian-immigrant community, but now she's ambushing Raina with a list of suitable bachelors. Is it too much to ask for a little space? Besides, what Nani doesn't know won't hurt her... As Raina's life spirals into a parade of Nani-approved bachelors and disastrous blind dates, she must find a way out of this modern-day arranged-marriage trap without shattering her beloved grandmother's dreams.
The Matchmakers of Butternut Creek: A Novel (Butternut Creek #2)
by Jane Myers PerrineOnce again, the Widows of Butternut Creek are determined to find a bride for Pastor Adam. This time, their candidate is as gun shy as the pastor! A traumatic experience as a college freshman has left Gussie Milton 'once bitten, twice shy.' Although she'd like a relationship, she's frightened, so she's thrown herself into caring for her aging parents, her photography business, and her church. In the eyes of Miss Birdie and her friend Mercedes, aka 'the Widows,' Gussie would make their young pastor the perfect wife. And though the attraction proves mutual, first Gussie's past and then the pastor's hopes for the future threaten to keep them apart. Can the Widows' meddling be the catalyst that changes the couple's lives forever?
Matchmaking Mona
by Diana MarsDETERMINED BACHELOROne matchmaking niece was way more than Cooper Channahon could handle. Even for a rugged full-fledged bachelor like Cooper, the doe-eyed teenager's ridiculously romantic schemes were impossible to ignore. Especially when they involved one very seductive woman by the name of L.J. Livingston.RELUCTANT BRIDEL.J. didn't doubt for a minute that darling little Mona was up to her ears in matchmaking mischief, but she was finding it impossible to resist the beguiling teenager-or the girl's hot-tempered uncle. But surely she wouldn't fall for a man who was utterly unattainable!
Matchpoint
by Elise SaxLovably troublesome Gladie Burger runs into sizzling danger and a fiery love triangle in the second installment of Elise Sax's hilarious and sexy Matchmaker romance series.Since joining the family matchmaking business run by her eccentric Grandma Zelda, Gladie is always looking for love. But when an unbearable toothache knocks her out of commission and into the dentist's chair, she prays only for relief. No such luck. Emerging from an anesthetic haze, Gladie awakes to find that not only is her tooth still throbbing, but her dentist is dead--and the lead suspect in the murder, office receptionist Belinda, just so happens to be Gladie's first real client. Now it's up to Gladie to find Belinda a man and keep her from being locked up behind bars. As if that weren't enough distraction, two gorgeous men are vying for Gladie's attention: Spencer, the playboy chief of police, and Holden, Gladie's secretive, gorgeously muscled neighbor. Still, Gladie's not complaining about having a helping hand or two when the case leads her to a dangerously bizarre cult. She may have met her match--and if she's not careful, it could be her last.Praise for Elise Sax and Matchpoint "Elise Sax will win your heart."--New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis "With quirky characters reminiscent of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series and a small-town heroine redolent of Charlaine Harris' Sookie Stackhouse, Sax's second Matchmaker novel will no doubt delight fans and new readers alike. With its charming cast and an intriguing mystery, this fast-paced, zany story provides great fun and features some impressive ingenuity. The love triangle woven into the plot adds an amusing diversion to the main story and will keep readers gleefully trying to guess whodunit."--RT Book Reviews "Sax's second novel is a fun, funny romp of a mystery mixed with a sexy love triangle. Gladie is an endearing mess of a character, and the book is fast-paced and amusing, with a large cast of quirky, small-town characters that flesh out a well-crafted, entertaining storyline. A lighthearted and amusing caper with a sexy side order of romance."--Kirkus Reviews "A cheeky series that has plenty of romantic complications, danger and humor to keep pages going!"--The Parkersburg News and Sentinel "Elise Sax will make you laugh. Her larger-than-life characters jump off the page and make crazy seem like a fun place to hang out."--New York Times bestselling author Christie CraigFrom the Paperback edition.
Matchpoint
by Elise SaxLovably troublesome Gladie Burger runs into sizzling danger and a fiery love triangle in the second installment of Elise Sax's hilarious and sexy Matchmaker romance series. "Elise Sax will make you laugh. Her larger-than-life characters jump off the page and make crazy seem like a fun place to hang out."--New York Times bestselling author Christie CraigSince joining the family matchmaking business run by her eccentric Grandma Zelda, Gladie is always looking for love. But when an unbearable toothache knocks her out of commission and into the dentist's chair, she prays only for relief. No such luck. Emerging from an anesthetic haze, Gladie awakes to find that not only is her tooth still throbbing, but her dentist is dead--and the lead suspect in the murder, office receptionist Belinda, just so happens to be Gladie's first real client. Now it's up to Gladie to find Belinda a man and keep her from being locked up behind bars. As if that weren't enough distraction, two gorgeous men are vying for Gladie's attention: Spencer, the playboy chief of police, and Holden, Gladie's secretive, gorgeously muscled neighbor. Still, Gladie's not complaining about having a helping hand or two when the case leads her to a dangerously bizarre cult. She may have met her match--and if she's not careful, it could be her last. Praise for An Affair to Dismember "Elise Sax's new Matchmaker series is off to a rousing start! . . . Sax gives the comic mystery genre a new spin. . . . A fun read sure to entertain."--RT Book Reviews "Fans of laugh-out-loud romantic suspense will enjoy this new author as she joins the ranks of Janet Evanovich, Katie MacAllister, and Jennifer Crusie."--Booklist "Elise Sax will win your heart."--New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis"In the tradition of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series, Elise Sax's new novel is a funny, sexy ride."--Valerie Frankel, author of Four of a Kind "What a fun book! It will leave readers begging for more."--Kim Gruenenfelder, author of There's Cake in My FutureFrom the Paperback edition.
The Matchstick Castle
by Keir GraffA wild and whimsical adventure story, perfect for fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s LibraryBrian can think of a few places he'd rather spend his summer than with his aunt and uncle in Boring, Illinois. Jail, for example. Or an earplug factory. Anything would be better than doing summer school on a computer while his scientist dad is stationed at the South Pole. Boring lives up to its name until Brian and his cousin Nora have a fight, get lost, and discover a huge, wooden house in the forest. With balconies, turrets, and windows seemingly stuck on at random, it looks ready to fall over in the next stiff breeze. To the madcap, eccentric family that lives inside, it’s not just a home—it’s a castle. Suddenly, summer gets a lot more exciting. With their new friends, Brian and Nora tangle with giant wasps, sharp-tusked wild boars, and a crazed bureaucrat intent on bringing the dangerously dilapidated old house down with a wrecking ball. This funny, fantastical story will resonate with any reader who’s ever wished a little adventure would find them.From the Hardcover edition.
The Material: A Novel
by Camille Bordas&“A novel about an MFA program for stand-up comics better be damned funny, and The Material is definitely that. It&’s also profound, deeply engrossing, dark, and generous, a great novel about humans making art right now.&”—Sam Lipsyte, author of No One Left to Come Looking for You &“Brilliance is on display here.&”—Percival Everett, author of James and The TreesCan comedy be taught? Someone, at some point, seemed to think so. The Chicago Stand-Up MFA program has enrolled young comedians for nearly a decade.Its teachers and students all know how bits work—in theory, at least. They know that there&’s a line between sharp and cruel, that sad becomes funny at the right angle, that the worst is the best, the truth is the worst, and any moment of your life that isn&’t a punch line will either get you to a punch line or force you to be one.They&’re all afraid to be one.Artie may be too handsome for standup, Olivia too reluctant to examine her own life, and Phil too afraid to cause harm. Kruger may be too vanilla to command his students&’ respect, Ashbee too detached. And then we have Dorothy—the only woman on the program&’s faculty—who though preparing to launch a comeback tour can&’t tell if she&’s too abiding, too ambitious, or too ambivalent.Whether a visiting professor—the high-profile, controversy-steeped comedian Manny Reinhardt—will do more to help or harm their cause remains to be seen. But he&’s on his way. He&’ll be arriving sooner than anyone thinks.Riffing keenly across a diverse array of precision-cut perspectives, The Material examines life through the eyes of a reluctantly assembled ensemble, a band of outsiders bound together by the need to laugh and the longing to make others laugh even harder.
El materialismo histérico
by Xavier Velasco¿Qué fue primero: el dólar o el deseo? Según las fábulas tradicionales, la ambición desmedida tiene un alto precio; de acuerdo a la experiencia tiene también un alto rendimiento. Sin asomo de culpa, escrúpulo o vergüenza, los personajes de El materialismo histérico se rinden al poder lujuriante de la avidez, a menudo "masticando una rabia hambreada de revancha"Forajidos crediticios, mercachifles robotizados, chantajistas creativos, chicas cuyo atractivo está en el precio, playboys cuya demanda está en la oferta, pacifistas enardecidos, dictadores beatleanos, árboles bolcheviques y guajolotes fundamentalistas: tal es la fauna regular de este libro cuyos capítulos desarman sistemáticamente nuestra incredulidad, a través de un lenguaje en esteroides plagado de un sentido del sarcasmo que al propio tiempo duele y gratifica: humor negro en su tinta, por el autor de Diablo Guardián.¿Qué fue primero: el dólar o el deseo? Según las fábulas tradicionales, la ambición desmedida tiene un alto precio; de acuerdo a la experiencia tiene también un alto rendimiento. Sin asomo de culpa, escrúpulo o vergüenza, los personajes de El materialismo histérico se rinden al poder lujuriante de la avidez, a menudo "masticando una rabia hambreada de revancha"Forajidos crediticios, mercachifles robotizados, chantajistas creativos, chicas cuyo atractivo está en el precio, playboys cuya demanda está en la oferta, pacifistas enardecidos, dictadores beatleanos, árboles bolcheviques y guajolotes fundamentalistas: tal es la fauna regular de este libro cuyos capítulos desarman sistemáticamente nuestra incredulidad, a través de un lenguaje en esteroides plagado de un sentido del sarcasmo que al propio tiempo duele y gratifica: humor negro en su tinta, por el autor de Diablo Guardián.
Maternidad sin filtros: Las luces y sombras en mi historia como madre primeriza
by Ruxanda Ghemis«Convertirme en madre ha sido la experiencia más revolucionaria de mi vida y quiero compartirla contigo, como si una amiga te estuviera contando su historia. Ojalá te sientas reconfortada, comprendida, libre de culpa». Maternidad sin filtros no es una guía de crianza al uso ni un manual para ser la madre siempre perfecta y sonriente que ves en las redes sociales. Es un relato natural, honesto y a corazón abierto que habla sin edulcorantes del desafío de ser padres primerizos, de la incertidumbre, de las maternidades y partos difíciles que se invisibilizan, de la violencia obstétrica, de la soledad y el desconocimiento en el posparto de los que nadie habla, de las hormonas y la falta de sueño que te ponen la vida del revés… pero también de resiliencia e ilusión sin límite, de la sensación indescriptible de ver a tu bebé por primera vez y de todas las maravillosas primeras veces que vienen después.
Maternity Bride
by Maureen ChildTHE BRIDE HAS A SERIOUS CASE OF...PREGNANCY!The stick was blue-and positive! Any way she looked at it, Denise Torrance's well-ordered life was about to turn upside down...and all because of an unexpected night with the man of her dreams! But when that very man insisted they marry for their child's sake, Denise could only hope Mike Ryan would be the groom of her dreams, too....There was no denying the passion that burned between them-her handsome new husband's desire for her hadn't cooled a bit. But dare Denise hope to win his heart?