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A Proper Marriage
by Doris LessingAn unconventional woman trapped in a conventional marriage, Martha Quest struggles to maintain her dignity and her sanity through the misunderstandings, frustrations, infidelities, and degrading violence of a failing marriage. Finally, she must make the heartbreaking choice of whether to sacrifice her child as she turns her back on marriage and security. A Proper Marriage is the second novel in Doris Lessing's classic Children of Violence series of novels, each a masterpiece on its own right, and, taken together, an incisive and all-encompassing vision of our world in the twentieth century.
A Proper Marriage: A Novella
by Dorothy LoveFrom a hasty union begun in shame, a young man and woman struggle to build a lasting love.Following a brief romance with George Mackenzie, Blue Gap, North Carolina&’s most desirable suitor, Olivia Brooks finds herself abandoned and expecting a child. She is cast out of her father&’s house and hastily weds George&’s brother Luke, whom she has known since childhood. Luke hopes that giving his brother&’s child a name will prove his own worth and provide a home for the woman he has long admired.Determined to make a fresh start, they set off for Laurel Grove, Tennessee, but an accident on an icy mountain road forces them to take refuge with a Quaker family in Sweetbriar Creek. As Olivia and Luke recover from their injuries and await the birth of the child, they must confront their past mistakes and make peace with old hurts and betrayals if they are ever to forge a proper marriage.
A Proper Mother
by Isobel ShirlawSometimes it's your own child you're most afraid of... 'Scarily good.' Guardian, Crime and thrillers of the month 'I devoured this truly superb and extraordinary book... A must-read that will haunt me for a long time!' Kathryn Croft, author of The Girl With No Past Ever since an ominous palm-reading on her honeymoon, Frankie has suspected that her youngest son, Michael, is different. From an early age he sees things no one else can. As he grows up – academically gifted, a musical prodigy and with an unshakeable religious faith – his mother can no longer deny there is something strange about him, or that it frightens her. It is only when Frankie learns Michael is sliding into drugs and violence that she realises she can't keep ignoring the past. But by confronting her destructive marriage and her own responsibility for all that has gone wrong, she begins to see there is something darker at play. 'Captivating and intriguing.' C. L. Jennison, author of What's Mine is Yours
A Proper Wife
by Sandra MartonFROM HERE TO PATERNITYThe heat is on…and so is their marriage!Ryan Kincaid doesn't like being told what to do. When his grandfather pressures him to marry and introduces him to a suitable bride, Ryan is furious. Devon Franklin is the most argumentative, grasping female he's ever met! So what if she's gorgeous and he can't stop thinking about her?Devon is perfectly capable of running her own life. She doesn't need a husband and certainly not one like Ryan—disgustingly rich, dangerously handsome, infuriatingly smug…! Who cares if his kisses turn her knees to jelly?Perhaps the solution is a whirlwind wedding…and an equally quick divorce?From Here to Paternity: men who find their way to fatherhood-by fair means, by foul, or even by default!
A Proper Wife (From Here to Paternity #3)
by Sandra MartonRead this classic romance by bestselling author Sandra Marton, now available for the first time in e-book!The heat is on…and so is their marriage! Ryan Kincaid doesn’t like being told what to do. When his grandfather pressures him to marry and introduces him to a suitable bride, Ryan is furious. Devon Franklin is the most argumentative, grasping female he’s ever met! So what if she’s gorgeous and he can’t stop thinking about her?Devon is perfectly capable of running her own life. She doesn’t need a husband and certainly not one like Ryan—disgustingly rich, dangerously handsome, infuriatingly smug…! Who cares if his kisses turn her knees to jelly? Perhaps the solution is a whirlwind wedding…and an equally quick divorce?Originally published in 1996
A Properly Unhaunted Place
by Kelly Murphy William AlexanderFrom National Book Award–winning author William Alexander comes a wryly humorous story about two kids who try to save their town by bringing back its ghosts.Rosa Ramona Díaz has just moved to the small, un-haunted town of Ingot—the only ghost-free town in the world. She doesn’t want to be there. She doesn’t understand how her mother—a librarian who specializes in ghost-appeasement—could possibly want to live in a place with no ghosts. Frankly, she doesn’t understand why anyone would. Jasper Chevalier has always lived in Ingot. His father plays a knight at the local Renaissance Festival, and his mother plays the queen. Jasper has never seen a ghost, and can’t imagine his un-haunted town any other way. Then an apparition thunders into the festival grounds and turns the quiet town upside down. Something otherworldly is about to be unleashed, and Rosa will need all her ghost appeasement tools—and a little help from Jasper—to rein in the angry spirits and restore peace to Ingot before it’s too late.
A Prophecy for Two
by K. L. NooneRevised and expanded!Crown Prince Oliver doesn’t want his life to change. Despite sharing a border with Fairy, the kingdom of Bellemare’s at peace, and Oliver’s in no hurry to inherit the throne. He’d rather be an artist than a hero, and his fairy-companion Tirian is his best friend, who hardly does magic at all.But every heir to the throne must complete the traditional Quest to find their destiny, and it’s Oliver’s turn ... and he’s starting to realize that he doesn’t want a destiny without Tir at his side.But Tir has secrets of his own, about his magic, his reasons for crossing the Fairy border, his feelings for Oliver -- and a prophecy that could change the fate of two kingdoms forever ... if Tir and Oliver can find their happy ending.
A Proposal They Can't Refuse: A Rom-Com Novel (Vega Family Love Stories #1)
by Natalie Caña&“Utterly charming… A Proposal They Can't Refuse is a surefire winner!&” —Mia Sosa, USA Today bestselling author of The Worst Best ManNatalie Caña turns up the heat, humor and heart in this debut rom-com about a Puerto Rican chef and an Irish American whiskey distiller forced into a fake engagement by their scheming octogenarian grandfathers.Kamilah Vega is desperate to convince her family to update their Puerto Rican restaurant and enter it into the Fall Foodie Tour. With the gentrification of their Chicago neighborhood, it's the only way to save the place. The fly in her mofongo—her blackmailing abuelo says if she wants to change anything in his restaurant, she'll have to marry the one man she can't stand: his best friend&’s grandson. Liam Kane spent a decade working to turn his family&’s distillery into a contender. But just as he and his grandfather are on the verge of winning a national competition, Granda hits him with a one-two punch: he has cancer and has his heart set on seeing Liam married before it&’s too late. And Granda knows just the girl…Kamilah Vega. If they refuse, their grandfathers will sell the building that houses both their businesses. With their futures on the line, Kamilah and Liam plan to outfox the devious duo, faking an engagement until they both get what they want. But soon, they find themselves tangled up in more than either of them bargained for.
A Proposal Worth Millions
by Sophie Pembroke"I have a proposal for you..." Sadie Sullivan is determined to make her dreams of running a luxurious hotel in Turkey a reality. Then her secret crush, Dylan Jacobs, arrives with an irresistible business proposal, and the chemistry she's long tried to ignore suddenly feels very real... Dylan's impulsive lifestyle sets alarm bells ringing for single mom Sadie, but soon she realizes it's up to her to show this playboy he's capable of commitment. Especially when she admits to herself that all her hopes for the future include Dylan-and in a very different role than business partner!
A Proposal Worth Waiting For
by Lilian DarcyA family for keeps Time with his son is precious to surgeon Nick Devlin. He knows he hasn't been there enough for his boy, but going to Crocodile Creek Kids' Camp will change all that. The last person Miranda Carlisle expects to see at the camp is Nick. Their one passionate night together in medical school left her brokenhearted. She's determined to keep her distance, yet watching him struggle to bond with his child tugs at her heartstrings. She knows she can help Nick be a father to his son, but opening her heart to him again will take courage. Luckily, the warmth of Nick's smile is making her feel brave....
A Proposal at Christmas: A Maverick For Christmas A Cowboy Under The Mistletoe
by Cathy Gillen Thacker Leanne BanksTHIS SEASON WILL SPARKLE FOR THESE TWO COWBOYS A MAVERICK FOR CHRISTMAS Abigail Cates has loved Hollis "Cade" Pritchett almost forever. Unfortunately he seems to barely know she exists. Until now, that is. Abigail's plan to make him notice her is working better than she imagined. Could a marriage proposal be next? Everyone in town is speculating that they're in for the biggest Christmas wedding this Montana town has ever seen! A COWBOY UNDER THE MISTLETOE As of Christmas Eve, Hank McCabe will lose his chance to bid on the Mesquite Ridge ranch. But ever since Ally Garrett delivered her ultimatum, Hank's more set than ever on snapping up her land. He's ready to build his future, and he's crazy enough to think generosity might overtake the holiday-hating Ally this season...especially when he offers to be her cowboy under the mistletoe!
A Proposal at the Wedding: Lassoed By Fortune A Proposal At The Wedding Her Accidental Engagement (Bride Mountain #2319)
by Gina WilkinsYou are cordially invited...as the bachelor father of the bride falls for the sweet and single wedding planner! Don't miss the latest installment of Gina Wilkins's new Special Edition miniseries, Bride Mountain! It's the perfect place for a wedding...and Paul Drennan's lovely daughter will make a beautiful bride. But Bride Mountain Inn co-owner Bonnie Carmichael only has eyes for the father of the bride. Too bad she's already married-to the inn itself. Still, if anyone could make her think of her needs, her wants, it's this sexy single dad.... Marrying off his only child, Paul can taste freedom for the first time in two decades. What's not on his agenda is falling for a young woman with commitment for a middle name. The only aisle Paul wants to walk is on the arm of his daughter...until spending time with Bonnie makes him rethink his future plans. After all, the strangest things happen at weddings....
A Proposal for Christmas
by Linda Lael Miller Lindsay MckennaNew York Times bestselling authors Linda Lael Miller and Lindsay McKenna present two enthralling stories about the redemptive power of the holiday season STATE SECRETS Linda Lael Miller Secret Service agent David Goddard never expected to spend his Christmas surveilling the president's cousin. But after weeks of studying her, he finds that Holly Llewellyn's life continues to remain a mystery. Tangled in the controversy swirling around them, David wonders, is it her secrets that fascinate him...or Holly herself? THE FIVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS Lindsay McKenna Morgan Trayhern's toughest mercenary, Colt Hamlin, is looking to lie low this Christmas, but he may just have a change of heart when his matchmaking boss puts him in the path of Montana's prettiest widow.
A Proposal for Her Cowboy: A Clean and Uplifting Romance (Three Springs, Texas #7)
by Cari Lynn WebbFamily brought her home…Can love make her stay?Now that she&’s finally back in Three Springs, Texas, Deputy Sheriff Lacey Nash wants nothing more than to reconnect with her nine-year-old daughter, Aspen. Carefree Caleb Sloan is just a distraction—even if he is surprisingly helpful. He not only pitches in to train Aspen for the junior rodeo contest, but he also makes Lacey feel both welcome in town and truly special. Though will that be enough for by-the-book Lacey…to let this fun-loving cowboy prove he&’s ready for an instant family?USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHORFrom Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.Three Springs, TexasBook 1: The Texas SEAL's SurpriseBook 2: Trusting the Rancher with ChristmasBook 3: Her Cowboy Wedding DateBook 4: Falling for the Cowboy DocBook 5: His Christmas CowgirlBook 6: The Rancher's Secret CrushBook 7: A Proposal for Her Cowboy
A Proposal for the Expanded Fruition of Cultural Heritage Sites: CAME, a Methodology for Their Digitization
by Carla FerreyraThis book presents a comprehensive methodology, integrating analysis, digitization, and the preservation of cultural heritage. It investigates three potential UNESCO World Heritage Sites, in Italy, Germany and South Africa, and employs a blend of documentary research and advanced digital surveying and data processing techniques. The volume shows how these efforts yielded actionable strategies to meet society's evolving demands for surveying, recovery, and conservation. The book documents the work behind the overarching objective which was to digitize, analyze, categorize, and store all collected data within a BIM framework, with the aim of streamlining collaboration, enhancing management efficiency, and optimizing processes. It demonstrates the utilization of digital tools in not only amplifying traditional scientific-technological approaches to heritage protection, but also its role in reshaping the perception, comprehension, and communication of heritage. This fosters the development of more sustainable conservation strategies.
A Proposal for the Officer: Her Las Vegas Wedding / A Proposal For The Officer (american Heroes, Book 34) (Sugar Falls, Idaho #1)
by Christy JeffriesIn this romantic comedy, an air force pilot and a tech billionaire pretend to be a couple to keep their families out of their personal lives.Temporarily grounded, combat pilot Molly Markham didn’t come to the small town of Sugar Falls to get serious about a man she barely knows! But when Kaleb Chatterson becomes her unexpected hero, she agrees to date the billionaire software developer to keep his family off his back about his lack of a love life. For Molly it’s the perfect plan—after all, she needs something to distract her own family from discovering the secret reason she’s on military leave. Except the sexy brainiac—and her pretend boyfriend—is fast turning into the man of her dreams . . .
A Proposal for the Unwed Mother: Step into the Roaring Twenties (Twins of the Twenties #2)
by Lauri RobinsonA second chance…with his first love?New York businessman Connor McCormick’s heart was broken when his sweetheart Jenny Sommers disappeared seven years ago. Now Connor is unexpectedly reunited with Jenny—and discovers she’s a midwife to pregnant runaways and a single mother herself. Winning Jenny’s trust when she’s wary of depending on anyone and protective of her daughter won’t be easy, but Connor isn’t about to walk away when she needs him…From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Twins of the TwentiesBright, young bachelors find love in New YorkBook 1: Scandal at the SpeakeasyBook 2: A Proposal for the Unwed Mother
A Proposal from the Crown Prince
by Jessica GilmoreThe prince and the ballerina... Her dreams of making principal dancer dashed, Posy Marlowe escapes to her beloved Villa Rosa. However, her peace is shattered by the arrival of a gorgeous stranger on her private beach! Crown Prince Nico is surprised to find Posy at the abandoned island villa. Once, he would've charmed Posy off the beach and into his arms, but now he's in need of a more permanent arrangement. He just has to persuade the woman who's already warming his heart she'll make his perfect princess bride!
A Proposal from the Italian Count
by Lucy GordonTo repay an old debt…Deliciously handsome Count Vittorio Martelli’s promise to repay his late father’s debt leads him to penniless and unemployed Jackie Benton. So to start with, he offers her a prestigious job in Rome working for him!He’ll take her as his fiancée!Jackie cannot believe her luck when an Italian stranger hands her a lifeline out of the blue. But when she gets there she discovers Vittorio also needs a convenient fiancée…and feisty, hardworking Jackie is the perfect candidate!
A Proposal in Provence (Heirs to an Empire #5)
by Donna AlwardAn escape from scandal……rescued by the tycoon!PR assistant Anemone Jones loves working in Paris for the glamorous Pemberton family…until she discovers she is in fact their half sibling! When the scandal hits the tabloids, it&’s her gorgeous boss, Phillippe Leroux, who sweeps her off to his idyllic home in Grasse. Phillippe&’s proposal in Provence gives Annie breathing space to process her new life—and even find a place in his… Heirs to an Empire miniseriesBook 1 – Scandal and the Runaway BrideBook 2 - The Heiress&’s Pregnancy SurpriseBook 3 – Wedding Reunion with the Best ManBook 4 – Mistletoe Kiss with the MillionaireBook 5 – A Proposal in Provence &“As usual, Alward writes an emotional story, in amazing settings with vivid imagery for both setting and the emotional journey of the hero and heroine…. Her books are not to be missed.&”-Goodreads on Wedding Reunion with the Best Man &“A beautifully written contemporary romance from an outstanding storyteller, The Heiress&’s Pregnancy&’s Surprise is a poignant, nuanced and warm-hearted tale that sparkles with delightful charm, compelling emotional drama and searing intensity.&”-Goodreads
A Proposal to Die For
by Molly HarperA fast-paced, witty, and delightful new mystery about a marriage proposal planner whose biggest job yet is threatened by a dead body (or two).Jessamine Bricker loves a plan. Contingency plans and pros-and-cons lists are her love language, and because of that, her proposal planning business is thriving. But with rent costs rising at her office building, Jess jumps at the chance to plan a proposal between her snobby high school classmate, Diana, and her very wealthy boyfriend, Trenton Tillard…the Fourth.Roped into joining Diana&’s &”pre-bridal&” retreat at the exclusive Golden Ash resort, Jess hopes to fade into the background, get some work done, and maybe find some time to unwind. Their first day is anything but relaxing: Diana is furious about the mountain spa&’s lack of cell phone reception, the couple next door argues constantly, and Jess swears she just saw a drug deal go down. To top it all off, she&’s warned to stay out of the woods by the gruff and sexy chef, Dean Osbourne. Is this a retreat or a horror movie?As Jess tries to do her job while placating the bride-to-be and her increasingly over-the-top demands, she spends more and more time with the resort owners, finding herself much more in tune with the laid-back Osbourne family than her social climbing &“boss.&” Between a meditation garden-related drowning and Jess&’s discovery of a body in a sauna, it's clear that deadly secrets abound at the Golden Ash. Now it&’s up to Jess to unravel the mysteries here in the mountains—before all her plans are cancelled…permanently.
A Proposal to Protect His Lady
by Elizabeth BeaconIn this Regency romance, two best friends are conveniently wed!A reunionAt the altar! Max has done everything he can to forget about his first, unrequited love: Georgia. Now, five years after she wed another man, Georgia is standing outside Max&’s home, Holdfast Castle. He&’s horrified to learn of the abuse that her late husband subjected her to. And that, if Georgia is to see her young daughters again, she must remarry. To protect her, Max offers Georgia a convenient marriage. But he&’s also determined to protect his now ironclad heart from their newfound mutual attraction! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
A Proposal to Remember
by Sarah MorganIndulge with these irresistible and heart-warming proposal romances by USA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan! Featuring previously published titles The Italian’s Passionate Proposal and The Celebrity Doctor’s Proposal.Will she say yes…?Dark, handsome and impossibly wealthy surgeon Carlo Santini can have any woman he wants. But working alongside nurse Suzannah Wilde at St. Catherine’s hospital, it’s hard for him to deny the sexual attraction simmering between them!Zan knows Carlo is holding something back from her, but all the same invites him to spend the festive season with her. And soon discovers that the caring baby doctor by day is a passionate, demanding lover by night…!Dr Sam McKenna’s TV show Medical Matters gets top ratings. So when he’s roped in to being a locum for Dr Anna Riggs he brings along his film crew too! Anna’s furious—gorgeous Sam hasn’t treated a real patient in years. Except he proves his caring attitude isn’t just for the camera—and Anna’s heart melts. But would Sam ever swap celebrity for village life?Originally published in 2003 and 2005.
A Proposal to Risk Their Friendship (Liberated Ladies #5)
by Louise AllenAn unconventional friendshipCould ruin their reputations… Respecting each other&’s desire for independence, Lord Henry Cary and writer Melissa Taverner enjoy an uncomplicated friendship. Henry finds her amusing, intelligent company, but she&’s also an attractive woman, and he&’s alarmed to find lust sneaking in… Having always viewed marriage as a cold matter of convenience, Henry dare not risk their friendship with a proposal. Yet when their closeness sparks rumors, he might not have a choice!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Liberated LadiesUnconventional heiresses…full of big ambitions!Book 1: Least Likely to Marry a DukeBook 2: The Earl's Marriage BargainBook 3: A Marquis in Want of a WifeBook 4: The Earl's Reluctant ProposalBook 5: A Proposal to Risk Their Friendship
A Proposal to Secure His Vengeance
by Kate WalkerHis preferred method?Ruthless, irresistible seduction!Imogen O’Sullivan is horrified when charismatic tycoon Raoul breaks up her engagement and makes her his own convenient bride! She once surrendered everything to Raoul—body, heart and soul. But as he stalks back into her life, it’s clear he has punishment in mind, not just passion! Can Imogen resist Raoul’s potent brand of delicious vengeance?