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Modern Magic: A Quartet of Fractured Fairy Tales
by Jennifer DecuirWhat if Cinderella ditched the prince's ball and sent her fairy godmother to find love in her place?Suppose a streetwise hero hired to steal an all-powerful Genie (stuck in a flash drive rather than a brass lamp) for a tech company ended up running for his life with the CEO's gorgeous, intelligent daughter?Or what if the bed that a certain golden-tressed girl accidentally napped in belonged to the hot and famous middle brother of a notorious boy band?Can you envision the sparks that might fly if a bitter and downright beastly wheelchair-bound woman propositioned a handsome bookseller to stay with her in exchange for her rare book collection?This spellbinding anthology features modern and sexy spins on four classic fairy tales that will enchant you by Jennifer DeCuir, Stephanie Cage, Andrea R. Cooper, and Nancy C. Weeks.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Modern Manhood: Conversations About the Complicated World of Being a Good Man Today
by Cleo StillerEmmy and Peabody Award–nominated health reporter Cleo Stiller&’s fun(ny) and informative collection of advice and perspectives about what it means to be a good guy in the era of #MeToo.Here are a few self-evident truths: Predatory men need to go, sexual assault is wrong, and women and men should be equal. If you&’re a man and disagree with any of the aforementioned, then this book isn&’t for you. But if you agree, you&’re probably one of the &“good guys.&” That said, you might also be feeling frustrated, exasperated, and perhaps even skeptical about the current national conversation surrounding #MeToo (among many other things). You&’ve likely found yourself in countless experiences or conversations lately where the situation feels gray, at best. You have a lot to say, but you&’re afraid to say it and worried that one wrong move will land you in the hot seat. From money and sex to dating and work and everything in between—it can all be so confusing! And when do we start talking about solutions instead of putting each other down? In Modern Manhood, reporter Cleo Stiller sheds light on all the gray areas out there, using conversations that real men and women are having with their friends, their dates, their family, and themselves. Free of judgment, preaching, and sugarcoating, Modern Manhood is engaging, provocative, and, ultimately, a great resource for gaining a deeper understanding of what it means to genuinely be a good man today.
Modern Romance
by Eric Klinenberg Aziz AnsariAt some point, every one of us embarks on a journey to find love. We meet people, date, get into and out of relationships, all with the hope of finding someone with whom we share a deep connection. This seems standard now, but it’s wildly different from what people did even just decades ago. Single people today have more romantic options than at any point in human history. With technology, our abilities to connect with and sort through these options are staggering. So why are so many people frustrated? <p><p> Some of our problems are unique to our time. “Why did this guy just text me an emoji of a pizza?” “Should I go out with this girl even though she listed Combos as one of her favorite snack foods? Combos?!” “My girlfriend just got a message from some dude named Nathan. Who’s Nathan? Did he just send her a photo of his penis? Should I check just to be sure?” But the transformation of our romantic lives can’t be explained by technology alone. In a short period of time, the whole culture of finding love has changed dramatically. A few decades ago, people would find a decent person who lived in their neighborhood. Their families would meet and, after deciding neither party seemed like a murderer, they would get married and soon have a kid, all by the time they were twenty-four. Today, people marry later than ever and spend years of their lives on a quest to find the perfect person, a soul mate. <p> For years, Aziz Ansari has been aiming his comic insight at modern romance, but for Modern Romance, the book, he decided he needed to take things to another level. He teamed up with NYU sociologist Eric Klinenberg and designed a massive research project, including hundreds of interviews and focus groups conducted everywhere from Tokyo to Buenos Aires to Wichita. They analyzed behavioral data and surveys and created their own online research forum on Reddit, which drew thousands of messages. They enlisted the world’s leading social scientists, including Andrew Cherlin, Eli Finkel, Helen Fisher, Sheena Iyengar, Barry Schwartz, Sherry Turkle, and Robb Willer. The result is unlike any social science or humor book we’ve seen before. <p> In Modern Romance, Ansari combines his irreverent humor with cutting-edge social science to give us an unforgettable tour of our new romantic world.From the Hardcover edition.
Modified Reps
by Justin JamesIt’s seven Gay-M at the Fitness Time gym, and JT is stuck in a time loop. But he doesn’t know it yet. He is a man on a mission. He bundled up to brave the snow on his work-from-home day. Now he plans to pump some iron with his bros and take full advantage of the crowded steam room. At this hour, the gym is packed with ripped, sweaty men who make having abs their entire personality, and JT knows with his backwards pink hat that he’ll fit right in.Tall, lanky, and bespectacled Noel begrudgingly attends the gym at this hour as well. He’s dressed in his favorite comic book T-shirt and garish yellow track pants. The gym bros treat him like he’s invisible or unworthy of taking up space. But he doesn’t despair. He’s not here for the scene, only for the health benefits. That is, until his path crosses with JT.At first, JT treats Noel as poorly as all the other jocks. The question is whether JT will realize that’s why he’s stuck in a time loop.Can JT overcome his past to rediscover himself? Will he find a way to not only appreciate Noel but also to prove himself worthy of Noel’s affection? Or will he continue down his lonely path of pumping iron while denying his true interests only to end up alone or stuck in this loop forever?
Mogul (The Knickerbocker Club #3)
by Joanna ShupeThe privileged members of the Knickerbocker Club can never climb too high up the social ladder. But for one charming New York bachelor, does the ascent take precedence over love in the Gilded Age?As owner of a well-respected national newspaper, Calvin Cabot has the means to indulge his capricious taste for excess--and the power to bring the upper crust of society to its knees. So when a desperate heiress from his past begs for his help, Calvin agrees . . . as long as she promises to stay out of his way. Except, like the newsman, this willful beauty always gets what she wants . . .Lillian Davies lives a life brimming with boundless parties, impressive yachts, and exotic getaways. But when her brother disappears, Lily knows that blood runs thicker than champagne and she'll spare nothing to bring him back alive. Unfortunately, the only man who can help her is the one she never wanted to see again. Can Lily keep Calvin at arm's length long enough to save her brother and protect her name . . . even when the tenacious powerbroker turns out to be absolutely irresistible?Raves for Magnate"Original and captivating."--Publishers Weekly"Intense, poignant, and powerfully written." --RT Book Reviews"Engaging . . . opulent." --Library Journal
Moira's Pen: A Queen's Thief Collection
by Megan Whalen TurnerJourney to the world of the Queen’s Thief in this beautifully illustrated collection, featuring bestselling and award-winning author Megan Whalen Turner’s charismatic and incorrigible thief, Eugenides. Discover and rediscover friends old and new, and explore the inspiration behind Megan Whalen Turner’s rich and original world. A stunning and collectible volume to return to again and again. This collectible companion to the New York Times–bestselling Queen’s Thief series is ideal for longtime fans, as well as readers discovering Megan Whalen Turner’s epic and unforgettable world for the first time. The collection includes all of the author’s previously published short fiction set in the world of the Queen’s Thief, as well as never-before-published stories, vignettes and excerpts, poetry and rhymes, a guide to objects from museums around the world that inspired the author, and a very special recipe for almond cake.The kings and queens of Eddis, Attolia, and Sounis all make unforgettable appearances, as do beloved and surprising characters from throughout the series and beyond. Meet Eugenides as a young boy in “Breia’s Earrings,” and Irene as a young princess in “The Princess and the Pastry Chef.” The six novels in the acclaimed and bestselling Queen’s Thief series are rich with political machinations, divine intervention, dangerous journeys, battles lost and won, power, passion, and deception. This collectible volume features illustrations and decorations throughout, illustrated endpapers, a stunning full-color jacket with embossed foil and gold stamping, a cast list, maps, and an introduction by the author.
Moirra: 1 libro della Saga Il cuore di Moirra
by Suzan TisdaleMoirra Dundotter, tre volte vedova, aveva bisogno di un marito. Con quella reputazione, gli uomini di Glenkirby non erano esattamente in fila. Proprio quando era pronta ad arrendersi, Moirra si imbattè in un uomo molto bello, rinchiuso nella gogna del villaggio. Desideroso di liberarsi dalla gogna, lo straniero accettò con riluttanza di legarsi a Moirra, ma si rifiutò di dirle il suo vero nome... o molto altro sul suo passato. Sarebbe rimasto solo il tempo necessario per aiutarla a raccogliere i raccolti in autunno. Due mesi. E non un giorno di più. Il destino serbava piani ben diversi.
Moirra: Secondo libro della Saga Il cuore di Moirra
by Suzan TisdaleLa storia di Moirra's Heart si conclude con Saving Moirra's Heart. Dopo aver perso tutto ciò che possedevano in un incendio, i piani di Alysander e Moirra di ricominciare da capo vengono strappati quando Moirra viene arrestata per l'omicidio del suo ultimo marito. Moirra è determinata a proteggere la sua famiglia a tutti i costi. Anche a costo di essere impiccata per un crimine che non ha commesso. Alysander è altrettanto determinato a liberarla, anche se per farlo deve contrattare con il diavolo. Alysander riuscirà a dimostrare l'innocenza di Moirra o sarà impiccata?
Moirras Herzensdieb: Wer stahl Moirras Herz?
by Suzan TisdaleDie dreimal verwitwete Moirra Dundotter braucht einen Ehemann. Mit dem Ruf, Ehemänner zu verlieren, stehen die Männer von Glenkirby nicht gerade Schlange. Gerade als sie bereit ist aufzugeben, trifft Moirra auf einen sehr gutaussehenden Mann, der im Dorfpranger eingeschlossen ist. Um endlich aus dem Pranger befreit zu werden, stimmt der Fremde widerwillig zu, mit Moirra ein Handfasting einzugehen, weigert sich aber, ihr seinen wahren Namen zu sagen - oder überhaupt etwas über seine Vergangenheit. Er wird nur lange genug bleiben, um ihr bei der Ernte im Herbst zu helfen. Zwei Monate. Und nicht einen Tag länger.. Das Schicksal hat oft ganz andere Pläne.
Moirras wahre Liebe
by Suzan TisdaleDie Geschichte von "Moirras Herzensdieb" wird mit "Moirras wahre Liebe" abgeschlossen. Nachdem Alysander und Moirra bei einem Brand alles verloren haben, was sie besaßen, werden ihre Pläne für einen Neuanfang zunichte gemacht, als Moirra wegen Mordes an ihrem letzten Ehemann verhaftet wird. Moirra ist entschlossen, ihre Familie um jeden Preis zu schützen. Selbst wenn das bedeutet, dass sie für ein Verbrechen gehängt wird, das sie nicht begangen hat. Alysander ist ebenso entschlossen, sie zu befreien, auch wenn er dafür mit dem Teufel verhandeln muss. Wird es Alysander gelingen, Moirras Unschuld zu beweisen, oder wird sie gehängt?
Moise and the World of Reason
by Tennessee WilliamsWhat's not to like about Tennessee Williams's most forthright work about homosexual love, with its gay figure skaters, runaways, and sex? An erotic, sensual, and comic novel that was a generation ahead of its time, Moise and the World of Reason has at its center the need of three people for each other: Lance, the beautiful black figure skater full of love and lust for young men as well as a craving for drugs; the nameless gay young narrator, a runaway writer from Alabama who lives near the piers of New York City's West Village, c. 1975, frantically filling notebooks with his observations; and Moise, a young woman who speaks in riddles and can never finish her paintings or consummate her affairs. The long unavailable Moise and the World of Reason represents a kind of uncensored Williams, radically frank, fully articulated, and deeply tender: a true gem.
Mojave Rescue: Faith in the Face of Crime
by Tanya StoweCOMPROMISED SECURITYElectronics engineer Drina Gallagher has created a powerful weapon that will protect soldiers’ lives—and it’s put her own at risk. Kidnapped and locked in a desert shack, she’s desperate to stop her plans from getting into enemy hands, but whom can she trust? Especially when even the security expert who rescues her isn’t who he seems. Forced to blow his cover after spending two years infiltrating a black-market ring, CIA agent Cal Norwood blames Drina’s recklessness, though he admires her courage. And while his mountain cabin offers temporary refuge, protecting Drina means outwitting—and defeating—a relentless foe determined to seize the weapon plans at any cost.
Mojo's Mojo
by J. M. SnyderWray is a tattoo artist at Tattoo 804, where he rents a booth beside his best friend Mojo. Though he knows Mojo is straight, Wray can't help falling for the man’s flirtatious banter. To make matters worse, Mojo's girlfriend is pregnant, and doesn't want him bothering her with his sexual needs. She warns Wray to keep Mojo from fooling around with other women, but only laughs when he suggests Mojo fool around with him, instead.One weekend, Mojo asks Wray to attend a local convention with him, where they'll run tattoo booths in the dealer room. Wray agrees, but on the way to the con, Mojo tells him the real reason he's coming along -- Mojo wants a new tattoo ... in a very private part of his body. And he wants Wray to give it to him.Will Wray be able to put aside his growing lust and perform professionally during the procedure? Or does Mojo have an ulterior motive for dropping his pants?
Moll
by Alexander CordellThe raven-haired beauty in the stagecoach looks every inch the French aristocrat she claims to be. But she is nothing of the sort. She is Moll Walbee, and she has left her reputation as a notorious pickpocket far behind her in the slums of Paris.The handsome higwayman who waylays the stagecoach is also not whathe seems. He is Richard Carling, recently dismissed from his regiment and now a Gentleman of the Road. But all he steals from Moll is a kiss...And so on the road a partnership is born that will be refined in trust and betrayal, that will lead to danger and high adventure in England, on the ocean wave, and to a dramatic climax in the wilds of Australia.
Molly
by Teresa CraneIn the poor mud of Ireland, she dreamt of London, of a chance to do more than survive. Fleeing her fanatical republican family, Molly O’Dowd arrives nearly penniless in London at the end of the nineteenth century. Plunged into the world of East End gambling houses and brothels, Molly invests what little money she has in a typing course, her only way out. This investment will lead her on the path to establishing herself as a woman of power and means.From the rough-and-tumble world of the London docks to the luxurious hotels and restaurants of the fashionable West End, Molly captures the temper of the times – the unrest of the labouring classes, the courage of the suffragette movement, the ravages of the First World War. Molly wins and loses in the tempestuous world of the capital but her energy and determination never flag and tides change when she meets a man who could match her in business… and in love. This rags-to-riches historical romance is perfect for fans of Lily Graham, Natalie Meg Evans and Fiona McIntosh.
Molly (The Daring Debutantes Series #2)
by M. C. BeatonA willful American heiress rejects the wrong lord in this Edwardian romance by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Agatha Raising mysteries.She dared to turn a cold shoulder on London&’s prize catch. She is a precocious American upstart who thinks beauty, brains, and bravery are enough to conquer London society. Well, he&’ll show her! Nobody publicly (or privately!) spurns Lord David Manley, the most eligible bachelor in town. He is determined that soon she&’ll be trembling in his arms, desperately in love with the man she dared to mock.David Manley always gets his way, and Miss Molly Maguire presents a challenge he can&’t resist! But Lord David has never met anyone quite like this headstrong heiress who fights like the devil, looks like an angel, and has all of London society dangling on a string…ABOUT THE COLLECTION The seven heroines of the Daring Debutantes Collection set out to conquer London&’s glittering high society and the marriage mart. These headstrong women cannot help but keep London society dangling on a string, but will they find a husband or lose themselves in the game?
Molly Cooper's Dream Date
by Barbara HannayPacific islander Molly Cooper has house-swapped her way into London's exclusive Chelsea. It's her dream to explore Britain. . . ;and meet a perfect English gentleman! Patrick Knight is finding Molly's chatty emails strangely compelling. The onetime city banker thought swapping his London pad for Molly's idyllic cottage would help him write his first novel-but it's not quite working out. . . ; What do you do when you realize the one you want is half a world away, living inyourhome, sleeping inyourbed. . . ;?
Molly Darling
by Laurie PaigeTwo novels of wedded bliss are in this volume for the price of one. In Christine Rimmer's "Double Dare", loyalty demands Joanna Vail marry Casey Clinton to secure custody of his nephew. And in Laurie Paige's "Molly Darling", Sam Frazier vows chaste Molly Clellend will stay that way--he just needs her to help raise his baby.
Molly DeWitt Mysteries Complete Collection (Molly DeWitt Mysteries)
by Sherryl WoodsJoin debutante-gone-detective Molly DeWitt in these four classic mysteries from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods. Previously published as Hot Property, Hot Secret, Hot Money, and Hot Schemes, these stories have a new tropical twist you don’t want to miss!Island StormsFinding a corpse in the card room of her elegant new Key Biscayne apartment complex was not what Molly DeWitt had in mind for a fresh new start—especially when the knife in the dead Ocean Manor’s president’s back appears to be her own. But when charming homicide detective Michael O’Hara decides to get on her case, it’s up to Molly to track down the real killer and clear her name.Seaside LiesWhen the body of her hotshot young film director is found in actress Veronica Weston’s trailer, she desperately needs an alibi—and Molly DeWitt is it. Molly’s PR job is to keep everyone happy, but solving the case is a challenge she can’t resist…just like homicide detective Michael O’Hara. She and Michael must strip the masks from a cast of potential killers, each of whom has a motive, to keep Veronica from behind bars.Bayside DeceptionsThe Save the Environment gala has Molly DeWitt and dashing detective Michael O’Hara swimming with society sharks when Molly hooks the most endangered species of all: the late chairwoman of the affair. Tessa was no saint, and the rich shed crocodile tears for the departed philanthropist. Now the question Molly needs to answer isn’t who wanted Tessa dead, but who killed her—and why.Troubled WatersWhen Michael O’Hara’s favorite uncle’s boat floats into the Miami docks wired to explode, Molly DeWitt is horrified when Michael leaps aboard and speeds away from the gawking crowd. Singed by his narrow escape, Michael is burning to discover the truth. Is Uncle Miguel dead? Molly and Michael search for clues, but find themselves point-blank in the cross hairs of terror...
Molly's Garden
by Roz Denny FoxLove is blooming in Molly's garden... Molly McNair needs someone tough to work for her. An oil company is pressuring her to sell her farm, and she's losing workers to intimidation. When Adam Hollister applies, she knows she's found the right man. Solid, fair-minded...and handsome, too. But there's something she doesn't know. Adam, a widower who's been drifting since he lost his family, is a former wildcatter. And his onetime business partner sent him to obtain soil samples from her farm. Molly, whose life is dedicated to providing healthy food for hungry families, has to discover if her love for Adam is deep-rooted enough to survive the truth.
Molly's Hero
by Susan AmarillasOUT WEST HE'D FOUND A LIFE… AND A WIFE!Unfortunately, Molly Murphy was married to another man, a man who'd abandoned her at the first sign of trouble. Still, the real and aching need to have her at his side made railroad entrepreneur Ethan Wilder realize what had been missing from his days—and his nights…!Though just a scrubby patch of land, it was home to Molly Murphy, and she'd be damned if she'd lose it to a railroad. Especially one owned by Ethan Wilder! For this sable-eyed cowboy with a Stetsonful of dreams made her yearn for bold, forbidden, impossible things…!
Molly's Mr. Wrong
by Jeannie WattThey're both learning from scratch Molly Adamson has moved back to the place that made her happiest: Eagle Valley, Montana. Teaching college English classes is also a fresh start...even if he's one of her students. Finn Culver. Athlete, heartthrob, homecoming date. After that disastrous night all those years ago, Molly never wanted to see Finn, now a handsome military veteran, again. But as she gets to know him through his writing, helping him conquer an undiagnosed learning disability, Molly sees much more than the swaggering charmer. Both teacher and student will learn a lot about love, and each other, if they can let the past go...
Molly: Edwardian Candlelight 2 (Edwardian Candlelight #2)
by M.C. BeatonThe second book in M.C. Beaton's charming Edwardian Candlelight series. She had dared to turn a cold shoulder on London's prize catch. She was a precocious American upstart who thought beauty, brains, and bravery were enough to conquer London society. Well, he'd show her! Nobody publicly (or privately!) spurned Lord David Manley, the most eligible bachelor in town. He was determined that soon she'd be trembling in his arms, desperately in love with the man she had dared to mock. David Manley always got his way, and Miss Molly Maguire presented a challenge he couldn't resist! But Lord David had never met anyone quite like this headstrong heiress who fought like the devil, looked like an angel, and had all of London society dangling on a string.The Edwardian Candlelight Series chronicles young, passionate girls who come to understand the nature of true love despite overwhelming odds. From a penniless pauper, a stenographer, a governess to an accused murderess, these ladies in love overcome incredible odds with grit and sophistication to find and keep true love.
Molly: Edwardian Candlelight 2 (Edwardian Candlelight #2)
by M.C. BeatonThe second book in M.C. Beaton's charming Edwardian Candlelight series. She had dared to turn a cold shoulder on London's prize catch. She was a precocious American upstart who thought beauty, brains, and bravery were enough to conquer London society. Well, he'd show her! Nobody publicly (or privately!) spurned Lord David Manley, the most eligible bachelor in town. He was determined that soon she'd be trembling in his arms, desperately in love with the man she had dared to mock. David Manley always got his way, and Miss Molly Maguire presented a challenge he couldn't resist! But Lord David had never met anyone quite like this headstrong heiress who fought like the devil, looked like an angel, and had all of London society dangling on a string.The Edwardian Candlelight Series chronicles young, passionate girls who come to understand the nature of true love despite overwhelming odds. From a penniless pauper, a stenographer, a governess to an accused murderess, these ladies in love overcome incredible odds with grit and sophistication to find and keep true love.
Mom Jeans and Other Mistakes
by Alexa Martin&“The kind of book that's destined to be passed from friend to friend."—PopSugarTwo best friends say "I do" to living together, for better or worse, in this bold women's fiction novel from Alexa Martin.Jude Andrews is famous. Well, at least on Instagram. Her brand is clean eating, good vibes, Pilates, and casually looking like a sun-kissed goddess. In real life, however, she&’s a total disaster. She has a strained relationship with her fame-hungry mom and her latest bad decision emptied out her entire savings account.Lauren Turner had a plan: graduate medical school and become the top surgeon in the country. But when she became unexpectedly pregnant, those plans changed. And when her fiancé left her, they changed again. Now navigating the new world of coparenting, mom groups, and dating, she decides to launch a mommy podcast with all the advice she wishes someone had given her.Jude and Lauren don't have much in common, but maybe that's why they've been best friends since the third grade. Through ups and downs, they've been by each other's sides. But now? They&’re broke, single, and do the only thing that makes sense—move in together, just like they talked about when they were teenagers. Except when they were younger, the plan didn't include a five-year-old daughter and more baggage than their new townhouse can hold.