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The Lost Ticket
by Freya SampsonStrangers on a London bus unite to help an elderly man find his missed love connection in the heartwarming new novel from the acclaimed author of The Last Chance Library. When Libby Nicholls arrives in London, brokenhearted and with her life in tatters, the first person she meets on the bus is elderly Frank. He tells her about the time in 1962 that he met a girl on the number 88 bus with beautiful red hair just like hers. They made plans for a date at the National Gallery art museum, but Frank lost the bus ticket with her number on it. For the past sixty years, he&’s ridden the same bus trying to find her, but with no luck. Libby is inspired to action and, with the help of an unlikely companion, she papers the bus route with posters advertising their search. Libby begins to open her guarded heart to new friendships and a budding romance, as her tightly controlled world expands. But with Frank&’s dementia progressing quickly, their chance of finding the girl on the 88 bus is slipping away. More than anything, Libby wants Frank to see his lost love one more time. But their quest also shows Libby just how important it is to embrace her own chances for happiness—before it&’s too late—in a beautifully uplifting novel about how a shared common experience among strangers can transform lives in the most marvelous ways.
The Lost Vampire (Last True Vampire series #5)
by Kate BaxterSoul mate—or tragic fate? Once one of the oldest dhampirs in existence, Saeed now faces a treacherously uncertain future as a vampire. He believes that the only thing that can restore his position within his coven and tether his lost soul is the flame-haired fae who is destined to be his mate. Cerys Bain is a soul thief. She is feared by those who dwell in the supernatural realm—and hopelessly bound to the ruthless mage Rinieri de Rege. The raw, sensual vampire who enters her world is both a threat and an intoxicating temptation: No one has ever made Cerys feel the way Saeed does. But to claim their fate as soulmates, Saeed must first find a way to free Cerys from Rin. Is their desire worth the risk of certain destruction—and eternal doom?
The Lost Vampire: Last True Vampire 5 (Last True Vampire #7)
by Kate BaxterThe Lost Vampire is the fifth novel in Kate Baxter's passionate, intoxicating and addictively dark Last True Vampire series. An unforgettable, intensely emotional, and hot series for fans of Bella Forrest, J.R. Ward, Nalini Singh and Lara Adrian.Centuries ago, the vampire race was almost destroyed. Now, salvation rests upon one - the last true vampire.Once one of the oldest dhampirs in existence, Saeed now faces a treacherously uncertain future as a vampire. He believes that the only thing that can restore his position within his coven and tether his lost soul is the flame-haired fae who is destined to be his mate.Cerys Bain is a soul thief. She is feared by those who dwell in the supernatural realm - and hopelessly bound to the ruthless mage Rinieri de Rege. The raw, sensual vampire who enters her world is both a threat and an intoxicating temptation: no one has ever made Cerys feel the way Saeed does. But to claim their fate as soulmates, Saeed must first find a way to free Cerys from Rin. Is their desire worth the risk of certain destruction - and eternal doom?Addicted to the wild world of the Last True Vampire? Don't miss the earlier books in the series, The Last True Vampire, The Warrior Vampire, The Dark Vampire and The Untamed Vampire.
The Lost Wife
by Maggie CoxIt was good to know he could still get a reaction from her, despite all the muddied water flowing under the bridge between them...Ailsa's heart is pounding-she's totally unprepared for the impact of confronting Jake Larsen's unforgettable features once more! The only difference is the cruel scar that sears her estranged husband's cheekbone, somehow enhancing his effortlessly handsome looks and reminding Ailsa of the sorrow that separates them... Jake had thought he'd be seeing Ailsa for a few minutes-not spending days snowbound in her house with her. But the longer he stays, the more the wife he once lost becomes a woman he's determined to win...
The Lost Wife: the heart-breaking and unforgettable WW2 love story which will sweep you off your feet
by Alyson RichmanThere on her forearm, next to a small brown birthmark, were six tattooed numbers. 'Do you remember me now?' he asked, trembling. She looked at him again, as if giving weight and bone to a ghost. 'Lenka, it's me,' he said. 'Josef. Your husband.' During the last moments of calm in prewar Prague, Lenka, a young art student, falls in love with Josef. They marry - but soon, like so many others, they are torn apart by the currents of war. In America Josef becomes a successful obstetrician and raises a family, though he never forgets the wife he thinks died in the camps. But in the Nazi ghetto of Terez??n - and later in Auschwitz - Lenka has survived, relying on her skills as an artist and the memories of a husband she believes she will never see again. Now, decades later, an unexpected encounter in New York brings Lenka and Josef back together. From the comfort of life in Prague before the occupation to the horrors of Nazi Europe, The Lost Wife explores the endurance of first love, the resilience of the human spirit and our capacity to remember.
The Lost Witch: A Novel
by Paige CrutcherPaige Crutcher, author of the “mystical, magical, and wildly original”* The Orphan Witch, weaves a spellbinding tale of contemporary fantasy, romance, and Irish mythology as a woman torn out of time faces a dangerous coven, otherworldly creatures, and a seductive demi-god to save the souls of a cursed island in The Lost Witch.1922. The town of Evermore off the coast of Ireland is under the protection of a Goddess. She has bestowed power upon village healer Brigid Heron to ensure the heart of magic within the Lough of Brionglóid—the lake of dreams—remains untouched. For the witches of Knight want to absorb its powerful energies and release the Damned from the Otherworld. Brigid has devoted her whole life to being Evermore’s guardian, immersing herself in witchcraft, and sacrificing her own dreams. Until Luc Knightly, a trickster god with his own claim on the lough, offers Brigid her heart’s desire in exchange for betraying her Goddess’s trust.2022. A century later, Evermore is under siege. The witches of Knight wield chaos magic, opening the rift between the island and the Otherworld wider every day. Beings born from folklore nightmares prey on the villagers, consuming their very humanity. Ophelia Gallagher, Brigid’s descendent, and her fellow witch Finola McEntire do their best to keep the monsters and mayhem at bay.Brigid awakens in this world with no memory of how she traveled into the future, and why Evermore has been cursed. To seal the lough and stop the witches of Knight, she must work with Ophelia and Finola to help her remember the events of a hundred years ago. But the knowledge she seeks lies with Luc Knightly himself--mysterious, handsome, and powerful--and the one who once upon a time granted Brigid her dearest wish—a daughter.To save Evermore, Brigid may have to lose her daughter—again…
The Lost Wolf Warrior
by Rae MonetThe year is 1311. Serena de Reincolt, a young Warrior of the Wolf, is tasked with a quest: Retrieve the sacred scrolls of Solaria and the outlawed murderer, Ziem.Failure means certain death for the Solarians.Found at age six in the Forest of the Dean with no memory of his former life, Lord Roan Aston, The Wolf, has always felt a part of him was missing.One thing Roan knows for certain--he is finished with warring. Taking up King Edward's offer to protect a castle on the Scottish border, Roan is as content as he can be.It wasn't until Roan met an incredible woman in the most extraordinary circumstances that he pieced together his purpose in life. But their journey is fraught with danger and a vengeful King who will stop at nothing less than eradication of all those he feels threaten his rule.Suddenly, Roan and Serena are protecting more than a society of gifted people; they are fighting for their lives, their love, and a fantastic legend.
The Lost Wolf's Destiny
by Karen WhiddonA desperate mother. A scarred man. A powerful bond... The moment he saw Blythe Daphne on the television news, Lucas Kenyon knew three things: she was a shapeshifter, like him. She was the most desirable creature he had ever seen. And she was in terrible danger. Now, the wolf in Lucas is driving him to save Blythe and her young daughter from a man he knows is evil personified. A man who believes all shapeshifters are demons straight from hell. But Lucas knows he must never reveal the secret that threatens to tear him apart-not even to the one woman who could heal him.
The Lost Woman
by Gilly StewartHow much do you know about your family? Feisty, hard-working Catherine McDonald knows what's best for everyone, and tries to make it happen. To keep her aristocratic family's heads above water, she's turned their Scottish Highland home, Annat House, into a hotel, but she's struggling to establish her business. And things don't improve when a woman goes missing in the nearby mountains and the hotel becomes the setting for a media circus. Successful businessman Haydn Eddlington-Smith has had enough of fitting in with other people's wishes. He's moved to the Highlands so he can do exactly what he wants. So why does he find himself spending so much time with his interfering neighbour, Catherine? When the present is so complicated, how do you let the past go?
The Lost Woman
by Gilly StewartHow much do you really know about your family?Feisty, hard-working Catherine McDonald is confident that knows what's best for everyone, and tries to make it happen. To keep her aristocratic family's heads above water, she's turned their Scottish Highland home, Annat House, into a hotel, but it's not proving to be plain sailing. Things don't improve when a woman goes missing in the nearby mountains and the hotel becomes the setting for a media circus. Successful businessman Haydn Eddlington-Smith has had enough of fitting in with other people's wishes. He's moved to the Highlands so he can do exactly what he wants. Why, then, does he find himself spending so much time with his interfering neighbour, Catherine? An unputdownable novel set in glorious Scotland, with a promise of romance...
The Lost Woman
by Gilly StewartHow much do you really know about your family?Feisty, hard-working Catherine McDonald is confident that knows what's best for everyone, and tries to make it happen. To keep her aristocratic family's heads above water, she's turned their Scottish Highland home, Annat House, into a hotel, but it's not proving to be plain sailing. Things don't improve when a woman goes missing in the nearby mountains and the hotel becomes the setting for a media circus. Successful businessman Haydn Eddlington-Smith has had enough of fitting in with other people's wishes. He's moved to the Highlands so he can do exactly what he wants. Why, then, does he find himself spending so much time with his interfering neighbour, Catherine? An unputdownable novel set in glorious Scotland, with a promise of romance...
The Lost Year
by Libby DrewSecrets of Neverwood Book ThreeDevon McCade is no stranger to adversity. As a photojournalist, he's seen all manner of human struggle. And as a kid, it's what brought him to Neverwood, to his foster mother Audrey. It's what he's facing now, as he and his foster brothers work to restore the once-stately mansion amidst surprising signs from Audrey herself.But when another anguished soul arrives at Neverwood, Devon can't hide behind his camera. Nicholas Hardy is certain he saw his runaway son, Robbie, in a photo Devon took of homeless children. Devon knows all too well that a young teenager on the streets doesn't have many options-and Robbie has been missing for a full year.Searching for Robbie with Nicholas stirs memories and passions Devon had thought long lost, yet knowing that Nicholas will leave as soon as Robbie is found keeps him from opening himself up to something permanent. Devon must learn to fight for what he wants to keep-his love, and his home.Three foster brothers are called home to Neverwood, the stately Pacific Northwest mansion of their youth. They have nothing in common but a promise to Audrey, the woman they all called mother...Secrets of Neverwood is a multi-author trilogy; One Door Closes, The Growing Season and The Lost Year can be enjoyed either as a continuity or as standalones.54,000 words
The Lost Years
by E. ThompsonCornwall, 1914 - Perys Tremayne arrives at St Austell to stay with relatives at the ancient family home of Heligan House. But this is not a social visit: Perys is hoping to use his family connections to start a military career with the Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry. Perys is a Tremayne, but only just: his childhood was coloured by the disgrace of his illegitimacy. While family tensions continue to strain, Perys finds friendship with the locals, in particular farm girl Annie Rowe. Annie, though, has long been the subject of a tacit agreement between her parents and neighbours the Rowes, that one day she would marry their son Jimmy. And when Jimmy is badly injured in the trenches at Ypres, Annie feels unable to refuse. It seems that Perys and Annie are fated to remain apart, but in this war to end all wars, one can never be sure what is to happen next . . .
The Lost Years
by E. V. ThompsonCornwall, 1914 - Perys Tremayne arrives at St Austell to stay with relatives at the ancient family home of Heligan House. But this is not a social visit: Perys is hoping to use his family connections to start a military career with the Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry. Perys is a Tremayne, but only just: his childhood was coloured by the disgrace of his illegitimacy. While family tensions continue to strain, Perys finds friendship with the locals, in particular farm girl Annie Rowe. Annie, though, has long been the subject of a tacit agreement between her parents and neighbours the Rowes, that one day she would marry their son Jimmy. And when Jimmy is badly injured in the trenches at Ypres, Annie feels unable to refuse. It seems that Perys and Annie are fated to remain apart, but in this war to end all wars, one can never be sure what is to happen next . . .
The Lost and Found Girl: A Novel
by Maisey Yates"Yates packs an emotional punch with this masterful, multilayered contemporary…pitch-perfect plotting and carefully crafted characters make for a story that&’s sure to linger in readers&’ minds.&” —Publishers WeeklyNew York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates dazzles with this powerful novel of sisterhood, secrets and how far you&’d go to protect someone you love…Ruby McKee is a miracle. Found abandoned on a bridge as a newborn baby by the McKee sisters, she&’s become the unofficial mascot of Pear Blossom, Oregon, a symbol of hope in the wake of a devastating loss. Ruby has lived a charmed life, and when she returns home after traveling abroad, she&’s expecting to settle into that charm. But an encounter with the town&’s black sheep makes her question the truth about her mysterious past.Dahlia McKee knows it&’s not right to resent Ruby for being special. But uncovering the truth about Ruby&’s origins could allow Dahlia to carve her own place in Pear Blossom history.Recently widowed Lydia McKee has enough on her plate without taking on Ruby&’s quest for answers. Especially when her husband&’s best friend, Chase, is beginning to become a complication she doesn&’t want or need.Marianne Martin is glad her youngest sister is back in town, but it&’s hard to support Ruby&’s crusade when her own life is imploding.When the quest for the truth about Ruby&’s origins uncovers a devastating secret, will the McKee sisters fall apart or band together?
The Lost and Found Necklace: A Novel
by Louisa LeamanA charming story of a wayward family heirloom, second chances, and true love. A perfect, feel-good summer read!Jess has always loved taking chances, but after a terrible accident, she's ready for a quieter life. No more unsuitable boyfriends or unsafe adventures. More time with Tim, her dependable boyfriend who seldom surprises her.More time with family, like her ailing grandmother, Nancy, who wants Jess to bring home the lost vintage necklace that has been in their family for generations. The delicate moonstone pendant features a flutttering butterfly, and some say it has a history of leading its wearer to her soul mate. Jess isn't sure about that, but the necklace belongs to the Taylor women, and she's determined to bring it home.All Jess has to do is bid on it at a local auction. But when a rival bidder outplays her and sweeps the necklace off the table, Jess finds herself face-to-face with a charming straanger who has his own reasons for wanting the necklace. He might be willing to part with it, if Jess will have dinner with him...Desperate to bring back the necklace before her grandmother's health gets worse, Jess has no choice, even if her boyfriend objects. She has to bring the necklace home, no matter what it does to her own happily ever after...
The Lost for Words Bookshop: A Novel
by Stephanie ButlandThe Lost for Words Bookshop by Stephanie Butland is a compelling, irresistible, and heart-rending novel, perfect for all book lovers."In The Lost for Words Bookshop, Stephanie Butland has created a bibliophile's delight. Witty and irreverent, funny and sad, this is a charming tribute to stories on the page and in our lives--and the powers they can hold over us."—Matthew Sullivan author of Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore"Burns fiercely with love and hurt. A rare and beautiful novel."—Linda Green, bestselling author of While My Eyes Were ClosedLoveday Cardew prefers books to people. If you look carefully, you might glimpse the first lines of the novels she loves most tattooed on her skin. But there are some things Loveday will never, ever show you.Into her hiding place - the bookstore where she works - come a poet, a lover, and three suspicious deliveries.Someone has found out about her mysterious past. Will Loveday survive her own heartbreaking secrets?
The Lottery Winner
by Emilie RoseHer secret or her second chance? It was her choice Winning the lottery should have been a dream. Instead, Jessie Martin's life is transformed into a nightmare. In order to protect herself and her family, she flees to Key West. But in a world where no one can be trusted, even paradise seems like a prison. Breaking the rules of her seclusion to waitress at a local restaurant, Jessie suspects the owner's sexy nephew, Logan Nash, knows she's hiding something. Caught between the truth and lies, Jessie won't risk anyone discovering who she really is. Even if she's falling for this one perfect guy...
The Lotus Eaters
by Tatjana SoliA unique and sweeping debut novel of an American female combat photographer in the Vietnam War, as she captures the wrenching chaos and finds herself torn between the love of two men. On a stifling day in 1975, the North Vietnamese army is poised to roll into Saigon. As the fall of the city begins, two lovers make their way through the streets to escape to a new life. Helen Adams, an American photojournalist, must take leave of a war she is addicted to and a devastated country she has come to love. Linh, the Vietnamese man who loves her, must grapple with his own conflicted loyalties of heart and homeland. As they race to leave, they play out a drama of devotionand betrayal that spins them back through twelve war-torn years, beginning in the splendor of Angkor Wat, with their mentor, larger-than-life war correspondent Sam Darrow, once Helen's infuriating love and fiercest competitor, and Linh's secret keeper, boss and truest friend. Tatjana Soli paints a searing portrait of an American woman's struggle and triumph in Vietnam, a stirring canvas contrasting the wrenching horror of war and the treacherous narcotic of obsession with the redemptive power of love. Readers will be transfixed by this stunning novel of passion, duty and ambition among the ruins of war.
The Lotus Palace
by Jeannie LinIt is a time of celebration in the Pingkang li, where imperial scholars and bureaucrats mingle with beautiful courtesans. At the center is the Lotus Palace, home of the most exquisite courtesans in China... Maidservant Yue-ying is not one of those beauties. Street-smart and practical, she's content to live in the shadow of her infamous mistress-until she meets the aristocratic playboy Bai Huang. Bai Huang lives in a privileged world Yue-ying can barely imagine, let alone share, but as they are thrown together in an attempt to solve a deadly mystery, they both start to dream of a different life. Yet Bai Huang's position means that all she could ever be to him is his concubine- will she sacrifice her pride to follow her heart?
The Lotus Palace (Mills And Boon M&b Ser.)
by Jeannie LinAn unlikely pair of heroes find themselves caught in a star-crossed relationship in this rich tale of history, mystery and forbidden love!At the Lotus Palace, the best of society comes to drink and enjoy the company of beautiful and talented courtesans. Street-smart and practical Yue-ying is not part of this elite class but is content to live in the shadow of her mistress, Mingyu, only serving as her silent attendant at the lavish and exquisite palace.Running into notorious flirt Bai Huang changes everything.Bai Huang, an eternal student at the palace, is different from Yue-ying in every way. But as the two are thrown together in an attempt to solve a deadly mystery, they both start to dream of a different life. Their statuses forbid them from being together, but could they find a way to follow their hearts?Previously published.
The Lotus Shoes: The captivating historical debut for fans of GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING and MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA
by Jane YangTHE CAPTIVATING, HEART-RENDING STORY OF TWO WOMEN IN 1800S CHINA'Brilliantly written, masterful storytelling, and hard to put down. This story will stay with me for a very, very long time' HEATHER MORRIS, author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz'Mesmerising. Jane Yang masterfully creates this 19th century lost world' THE TIMES'This story of love, loss and betrayal will leave a deep imprint on your soul. Perfect for fans of Memoirs of a Geisha' WOMAN & HOMELove and loss. Sisterhood and betrayal. Little Flower and Linjing's fates are bound together. As a child, Little Flower is sold to Linjing's wealthy family to become a muizai. In a fit of childish jealousy over her new handmaiden's ladylike bound feet and talent for embroidery, Linjing ensures Little Flower can never leave her to ascend in society.Despite their starkly different places in the Fong household, over the years the two girls must work together to secure both their futures through Linjing's marriage. As the two grow up, they are by turns bitter rivals and tentative friends.Until scandal strikes the family, and Linjing and Little Flower's lives are unexpectedly thrown into chaos. Linjing's fall from grace could be an opportunity for Little Flower - but will their intertwined fates lead to triumph, or tragedy for them both?'Jane Yang is an exciting new talent' SANTA MONTEFIORE'More than a book, this novel is an act of empowerment for women' NGUYEN PHAN QUE MAI'Enchants from the first page to the last' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, STARRED REVIEW'This fascinating, evocative story would make a great book club pick' RED'Captivating and exquisitely rendered' MELISSA FU'If you liked Memoirs of a Geisha, then you will love The Lotus Shoes' SORAYA LANE'I devoured this stunning debut' ALKA JOSHI'This big, juicy saga has scandal, hardship, love and sisterhood' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'A hugely talented writer whose storytelling prowess fully immerses the reader' NATASHA LESTER'I enjoyed every single page of The Lotus Shoes' ELIZABETH CHADWICK'Captivating, utterly compelling' SUNDAY POST'You'll love it' MANDY ROBOTHAM'Stunning, transporting, unforgettable' AMANDA GEARD
The Lotus Shoes: The captivating historical debut for fans of GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING and MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA
by Jane YangTHE CAPTIVATING, HEART-RENDING STORY OF TWO WOMEN IN 1800S CHINA'Brilliantly written, masterful storytelling, and hard to put down. This story will stay with me for a very, very long time' HEATHER MORRIS, author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz'Mesmerising. Jane Yang masterfully creates this 19th century lost world' THE TIMES'This story of love, loss and betrayal will leave a deep imprint on your soul. Perfect for fans of Memoirs of a Geisha' WOMAN & HOMELove and loss. Sisterhood and betrayal. Little Flower and Linjing's fates are bound together. As a child, Little Flower is sold to Linjing's wealthy family to become a muizai. In a fit of childish jealousy over her new handmaiden's ladylike bound feet and talent for embroidery, Linjing ensures Little Flower can never leave her to ascend in society.Despite their starkly different places in the Fong household, over the years the two girls must work together to secure both their futures through Linjing's marriage. As the two grow up, they are by turns bitter rivals and tentative friends.Until scandal strikes the family, and Linjing and Little Flower's lives are unexpectedly thrown into chaos. Linjing's fall from grace could be an opportunity for Little Flower - but will their intertwined fates lead to triumph, or tragedy for them both?'Jane Yang is an exciting new talent' SANTA MONTEFIORE'More than a book, this novel is an act of empowerment for women' NGUYEN PHAN QUE MAI'Enchants from the first page to the last' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, STARRED REVIEW'This fascinating, evocative story would make a great book club pick' RED'Captivating and exquisitely rendered' MELISSA FU'If you liked Memoirs of a Geisha, then you will love The Lotus Shoes' SORAYA LANE'I devoured this stunning debut' ALKA JOSHI'This big, juicy saga has scandal, hardship, love and sisterhood' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'A hugely talented writer whose storytelling prowess fully immerses the reader' NATASHA LESTER'I enjoyed every single page of The Lotus Shoes' ELIZABETH CHADWICK'Captivating, utterly compelling' SUNDAY POST'You'll love it' MANDY ROBOTHAM'Stunning, transporting, unforgettable' AMANDA GEARD
The Love Affair of an English Lord
by Jillian HunterAward-winning author Jillian Hunter both amuses and delights with another irresistible tale of scandal and seduction.When Chloe Boscastle is caught indiscreetly kissing a man in a park, her brother Grayson-the protective patriarch of the Boscastle family-sends her off to a country manor to stay until the scandal in town subsides.Soon after Chloe's banishment begins, she is shocked to learn that her neighbor Dominic Breckland, the devilish Viscount Stratfield, has been killed in his bed. But she is even more stunned to discover the dangerously handsome "victim" taking refuge in her lingerie closet one night. By some miracle Dominic has survived his attack-and wishes the world to believe him dead. Can the alluring Lady Chloe keep his secret? Dominic uses all his masculine charm to persuade her as they work together to unmask his enemy. Of course, being caught sheltering a seductive scoundrel could further mar Chloe's already tarnished reputation. But, really, what's a little scandal to a lady in love? From the Paperback edition.
The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P.
by Adelle WaldmanThe national bestseller, named a best book of the year by The New Yorker, NPR, Slate, The Economist, The New Republic, Bookforum, Baltimore City Paper, The Daily Beast, National Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Chicago Reader, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Buzzfeed and many others. A New York Times Editors' Choice and a Washington Post Notable book. "Adelle Waldman's debut novel, The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P. , scrutinizes Nate and the subculture that he thrives in with a patient, anthropological detachment. Ms. Waldman has sorted and cross-categorized the inhabitants of Nate's world with a witty, often breathtaking precision. . . " -Maria Russo, The New York Times "Adelle Waldman just may be this generation's Jane Austen" - The Boston Globe A debut novel by a brilliant young woman about the romantic life of a brilliant young man. Writer Nate Piven's star is rising. After several lean and striving years, he has his pick of both magazine assignments and women: Juliet, the hotshot business reporter; Elisa, his gorgeous ex-girlfriend, now friend; and Hannah, "almost universally regarded as nice and smart, or smart and nice," who holds her own in conversation with his friends. When one relationship grows more serious, Nate is forced to consider what it is he really wants. In Nate's 21st-century literary world, wit and conversation are not at all dead. Is romance? Novelist Adelle Waldman plunges into the psyche of a flawed, sometimes infuriating modern man-one who thinks of himself as beyond superficial judgment, yet constantly struggles with his own status anxiety, who is drawn to women, yet has a habit of letting them down in ways that may just make him an emblem of our times. With tough-minded intelligence and wry good humor The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P. is an absorbing tale of one young man's search for happiness-and an inside look at how he really thinks about women, sex and love.