Author: Philip William Stover
Publisher: Hera books Ltd
ISBN: 1804367281
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
It’s hard to prove Mom wrong when she’s found Mr. Right... Dumped by his boyfriend and stuck in an unfulfilling job, jaded NYC ghostwriter Sam Carmichael can’t be more miserable. Until the eve of his thirty-fifth birthday when his mother, Gloria, arrives with a present from the past. Years ago, exasperated by Gloria’s matchmaking, Sam promised his mother that if he wasn’t coupled up by thirty-five, he would do whatever she wanted to find a boyfriend. Sam was joking; his mother was not. Gloria swoops in creating new dating profiles, re-doing his wardrobe, and setting him up with a parade of bizarre matches. When his mom zeros in on sexy and passionate artist, Finn Montgomery, Sam intends to prove her wrong and stop her interfering for good. But when it comes to finding love, does mother really know best? Readers love Philip William Stover's funny, heartwarming, inclusive romcoms: ‘What a gorgeous, gorgeous book. Funny, warm and touching.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘I loved it!... The story is warm and affectionate and includes lots of diverse characters.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘The author's love for New York shines through. Warm and witty with some laugh out loud moments, this is a book I'll read again.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘This book made my heart sing. If you’re a fan of rom-coms and makeovers...then this book will probably make your heart sing, too.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘A wonderful Rom Com packed with characters from the LGBTQIA+ Community and is the epitome of a feel good read!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘A heartwarming little romance book...The drag queens steal the show.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
ONE MOM TOO MANY
Author: Vicki Lewis Thompson
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 145927427X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
MATCHMAKING MOMS The Game of Matchmaking The players—Maureen O'Malley and Bridget Kingsford Two mothers with marriage on their minds—for their kids. Little do they suspect that they have done their work too well…. The pawns—Daniel O'Malley and Rose Kingsford Confirmed bachelor and bachelorette. Both intend to marry someday, but not now. That is, until they set eyes on each other. Suddenly, settling down doesn't seem so bad…. Checkmate Maureen and Bridget are pleased with their work—until they meet one another. Then all hell breaks loose. Back in Ireland, Bridget and Maureen had been best friends. But a bitter dispute changed all that and they've been bitter rivals ever since. The last thing either of them wants is to acquire an "in-law" from the enemy camp. Can true love survive a mother scorned?
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 145927427X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
MATCHMAKING MOMS The Game of Matchmaking The players—Maureen O'Malley and Bridget Kingsford Two mothers with marriage on their minds—for their kids. Little do they suspect that they have done their work too well…. The pawns—Daniel O'Malley and Rose Kingsford Confirmed bachelor and bachelorette. Both intend to marry someday, but not now. That is, until they set eyes on each other. Suddenly, settling down doesn't seem so bad…. Checkmate Maureen and Bridget are pleased with their work—until they meet one another. Then all hell breaks loose. Back in Ireland, Bridget and Maureen had been best friends. But a bitter dispute changed all that and they've been bitter rivals ever since. The last thing either of them wants is to acquire an "in-law" from the enemy camp. Can true love survive a mother scorned?
My Mother’s Ridiculous Rules for Dating
Author: Philip William Stover
Publisher: Hera books Ltd
ISBN: 1804367281
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
It’s hard to prove Mom wrong when she’s found Mr. Right... Dumped by his boyfriend and stuck in an unfulfilling job, jaded NYC ghostwriter Sam Carmichael can’t be more miserable. Until the eve of his thirty-fifth birthday when his mother, Gloria, arrives with a present from the past. Years ago, exasperated by Gloria’s matchmaking, Sam promised his mother that if he wasn’t coupled up by thirty-five, he would do whatever she wanted to find a boyfriend. Sam was joking; his mother was not. Gloria swoops in creating new dating profiles, re-doing his wardrobe, and setting him up with a parade of bizarre matches. When his mom zeros in on sexy and passionate artist, Finn Montgomery, Sam intends to prove her wrong and stop her interfering for good. But when it comes to finding love, does mother really know best? Readers love Philip William Stover's funny, heartwarming, inclusive romcoms: ‘What a gorgeous, gorgeous book. Funny, warm and touching.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘I loved it!... The story is warm and affectionate and includes lots of diverse characters.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘The author's love for New York shines through. Warm and witty with some laugh out loud moments, this is a book I'll read again.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘This book made my heart sing. If you’re a fan of rom-coms and makeovers...then this book will probably make your heart sing, too.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘A wonderful Rom Com packed with characters from the LGBTQIA+ Community and is the epitome of a feel good read!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘A heartwarming little romance book...The drag queens steal the show.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
Publisher: Hera books Ltd
ISBN: 1804367281
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
It’s hard to prove Mom wrong when she’s found Mr. Right... Dumped by his boyfriend and stuck in an unfulfilling job, jaded NYC ghostwriter Sam Carmichael can’t be more miserable. Until the eve of his thirty-fifth birthday when his mother, Gloria, arrives with a present from the past. Years ago, exasperated by Gloria’s matchmaking, Sam promised his mother that if he wasn’t coupled up by thirty-five, he would do whatever she wanted to find a boyfriend. Sam was joking; his mother was not. Gloria swoops in creating new dating profiles, re-doing his wardrobe, and setting him up with a parade of bizarre matches. When his mom zeros in on sexy and passionate artist, Finn Montgomery, Sam intends to prove her wrong and stop her interfering for good. But when it comes to finding love, does mother really know best? Readers love Philip William Stover's funny, heartwarming, inclusive romcoms: ‘What a gorgeous, gorgeous book. Funny, warm and touching.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘I loved it!... The story is warm and affectionate and includes lots of diverse characters.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘The author's love for New York shines through. Warm and witty with some laugh out loud moments, this is a book I'll read again.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘This book made my heart sing. If you’re a fan of rom-coms and makeovers...then this book will probably make your heart sing, too.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘A wonderful Rom Com packed with characters from the LGBTQIA+ Community and is the epitome of a feel good read!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘A heartwarming little romance book...The drag queens steal the show.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
Matchmaking Mischief
Author: Angela Casella
Publisher: Laughing Heart Press
ISBN: 1940562619
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
She’s a hopeless romantic...for everyone but herself. Can the least romantic man alive convince her love isn’t just for other people? Willow There are certain expectations when you’re born into a multigenerational family of matchmakers, which is why I fled my hometown and tried to build a life of my own. But it turns out matchmaking is hard to quit, and I can’t stop trying to match the customers at the bakery I manage—including my boss and the tea shop owner next door—even though I’m hopeless at love. So it seriously crimps my style when Alex Hunter starts coming around, working on his book at the bakery. He’s hot, grumpy, and thinks romance is a dirty word. Worse, he keeps distracting our customers. He needs to go away. Which means someone needs to matchmake him. And I’m just the girl for the job. Alex I’m a writer who can’t write, and lo and behold, I meet a matchmaker who’s allergic to love. Me being me, I fall for her. Most of the people in this town seem insane, but I have to turn my frown upside down and show Willow Mayberry that matchmakers deserve love too. **An interconnected standalone in the Bad Luck Club series.**
Publisher: Laughing Heart Press
ISBN: 1940562619
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
She’s a hopeless romantic...for everyone but herself. Can the least romantic man alive convince her love isn’t just for other people? Willow There are certain expectations when you’re born into a multigenerational family of matchmakers, which is why I fled my hometown and tried to build a life of my own. But it turns out matchmaking is hard to quit, and I can’t stop trying to match the customers at the bakery I manage—including my boss and the tea shop owner next door—even though I’m hopeless at love. So it seriously crimps my style when Alex Hunter starts coming around, working on his book at the bakery. He’s hot, grumpy, and thinks romance is a dirty word. Worse, he keeps distracting our customers. He needs to go away. Which means someone needs to matchmake him. And I’m just the girl for the job. Alex I’m a writer who can’t write, and lo and behold, I meet a matchmaker who’s allergic to love. Me being me, I fall for her. Most of the people in this town seem insane, but I have to turn my frown upside down and show Willow Mayberry that matchmakers deserve love too. **An interconnected standalone in the Bad Luck Club series.**
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A Matchmaker's Challenge
Author: Teresa Southwick
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488069972
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
Everyone thinks they’re made to be… This matchmaker has her work cut out for her… Despite his feelings on love and marriage, Gabriel Blackburne works for his aunt’s matchmaking company—but only on the financial side! So he’s not exactly thrilled when, much like his meddlesome family, a teenager shows up and tries to set him up with her mom. But when it becomes clear that Courtney Davidson is equally uninterested—if incredibly compelling—he proposes a mutually beneficial fake relationship to keep both his family and her daughter out of their business…
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488069972
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
Everyone thinks they’re made to be… This matchmaker has her work cut out for her… Despite his feelings on love and marriage, Gabriel Blackburne works for his aunt’s matchmaking company—but only on the financial side! So he’s not exactly thrilled when, much like his meddlesome family, a teenager shows up and tries to set him up with her mom. But when it becomes clear that Courtney Davidson is equally uninterested—if incredibly compelling—he proposes a mutually beneficial fake relationship to keep both his family and her daughter out of their business…
Queen Victoria's Matchmaking
Author: Deborah Cadbury
Publisher: PublicAffairs
ISBN: 1610398475
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 439
Book Description
A captivating exploration of the role in which Queen Victoria exerted the most international power and influence: as a matchmaking grandmother. As her reign approached its sixth decade, Queen Victoria's grandchildren numbered over thirty, and to maintain and increase British royal power, she was determined to maneuver them into a series of dynastic marriages with the royal houses of Europe. Yet for all their apparent obedience, her grandchildren often had plans of their own, fueled by strong wills and romantic hearts. Victoria's matchmaking plans were further complicated by the tumultuous international upheavals of the time: revolution and war were in the air, and kings and queens, princes and princesses were vulnerable targets. Queen Victoria's Matchmaking travels through the glittering, decadent palaces of Europe from London to Saint Petersburg, weaving in scandals, political machinations and family tensions to enthralling effect. It is at once an intimate portrait of a royal family and an examination of the conflict caused by the marriages the Queen arranged. At the heart of it all is Victoria herself: doting grandmother one moment, determined Queen Empress the next.
Publisher: PublicAffairs
ISBN: 1610398475
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 439
Book Description
A captivating exploration of the role in which Queen Victoria exerted the most international power and influence: as a matchmaking grandmother. As her reign approached its sixth decade, Queen Victoria's grandchildren numbered over thirty, and to maintain and increase British royal power, she was determined to maneuver them into a series of dynastic marriages with the royal houses of Europe. Yet for all their apparent obedience, her grandchildren often had plans of their own, fueled by strong wills and romantic hearts. Victoria's matchmaking plans were further complicated by the tumultuous international upheavals of the time: revolution and war were in the air, and kings and queens, princes and princesses were vulnerable targets. Queen Victoria's Matchmaking travels through the glittering, decadent palaces of Europe from London to Saint Petersburg, weaving in scandals, political machinations and family tensions to enthralling effect. It is at once an intimate portrait of a royal family and an examination of the conflict caused by the marriages the Queen arranged. At the heart of it all is Victoria herself: doting grandmother one moment, determined Queen Empress the next.
A Royal Pain
Author: Ruth Jean Dale
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459274253
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
MATCHMAKING MOMS "Take a memo, Malcolm." Lucretia always began the same way. And she always called him Malcolm, even though his name was Charlie. But this time the "boss from hell" was sounding more like the "matchmaking mother from hell," and she was making unreasonable demands on Charlie. How was he supposed to lead her spoiled-rotten daughter, Sabrina, into wedlock, against her will? It was beyond the call of duty! But…it paid very well…. And the lovely Sabrina had a way about her….
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459274253
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
MATCHMAKING MOMS "Take a memo, Malcolm." Lucretia always began the same way. And she always called him Malcolm, even though his name was Charlie. But this time the "boss from hell" was sounding more like the "matchmaking mother from hell," and she was making unreasonable demands on Charlie. How was he supposed to lead her spoiled-rotten daughter, Sabrina, into wedlock, against her will? It was beyond the call of duty! But…it paid very well…. And the lovely Sabrina had a way about her….
Dating for Monster Hunters
Author: Gemma Cates
Publisher: Gemma Cates
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
Three dates to die for. Clara Babcock’s not the dating type. Her job’s demanding, and she hasn’t had the best luck finding men who appreciate her particular skills. Killing monsters doesn’t make for great dinner conversation. Small problem: Her mother wants grandbabies to cuddle, and she’s not about to leave such an important task solely up to her. Bigger problem: Her mother signed her up for an exclusive dating service…for humans. Probably because Clara’s kept her magic and her monster-hunting secret from her very human mother. Biggest problem: Her dates might want her dead. Dating for Monster Hunters features a matchmaking mom, a daughter with a magical secret, and three dates to die for. There might even be room for romance. Clara just has to give love a chance. Warning! Gemma’s books contain steamy shenanigans and enough naughty words to make someone (not her) blush.
Publisher: Gemma Cates
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
Three dates to die for. Clara Babcock’s not the dating type. Her job’s demanding, and she hasn’t had the best luck finding men who appreciate her particular skills. Killing monsters doesn’t make for great dinner conversation. Small problem: Her mother wants grandbabies to cuddle, and she’s not about to leave such an important task solely up to her. Bigger problem: Her mother signed her up for an exclusive dating service…for humans. Probably because Clara’s kept her magic and her monster-hunting secret from her very human mother. Biggest problem: Her dates might want her dead. Dating for Monster Hunters features a matchmaking mom, a daughter with a magical secret, and three dates to die for. There might even be room for romance. Clara just has to give love a chance. Warning! Gemma’s books contain steamy shenanigans and enough naughty words to make someone (not her) blush.
Baba Nyonya Heritage: Peranakan Weddings from a Malaccan Perspective
Author: Charles KK Chua
Publisher: Malaysian Institute of Translation & Books
ISBN: 9674608214
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Baba Nyonya Heritage: Peranakan Weddings from a Malaccan Perspective was written by a sixth generation Baba, who has practiced the traditions of Peranakan weddings over a span of eight decades. During the course of his life, he observed, learned and participated in every aspect of traditional Baba Nyonya weddings – from the matchmaker’s arrival, to exchanges between the families, to the actual wedding, which comprises many small and intimate ceremonies of its own. Having been a firsthand witness and participant at the traditional Peranakan weddings of many family members (including his own), he is uniquely qualified to be the author of such an important cultural document. The intention of this book is to document and preserve the traditions of Peranakan weddings, both in their original form and as they have been adapted over the years, in order to ensure that future generations will continue to live up to the proverb “Biar mati anak, jangan mati adat.” (Our cultural identity is more precious than our flesh and blood).
Publisher: Malaysian Institute of Translation & Books
ISBN: 9674608214
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Baba Nyonya Heritage: Peranakan Weddings from a Malaccan Perspective was written by a sixth generation Baba, who has practiced the traditions of Peranakan weddings over a span of eight decades. During the course of his life, he observed, learned and participated in every aspect of traditional Baba Nyonya weddings – from the matchmaker’s arrival, to exchanges between the families, to the actual wedding, which comprises many small and intimate ceremonies of its own. Having been a firsthand witness and participant at the traditional Peranakan weddings of many family members (including his own), he is uniquely qualified to be the author of such an important cultural document. The intention of this book is to document and preserve the traditions of Peranakan weddings, both in their original form and as they have been adapted over the years, in order to ensure that future generations will continue to live up to the proverb “Biar mati anak, jangan mati adat.” (Our cultural identity is more precious than our flesh and blood).
Amy Tan
Author: Mary Ellen Snodgrass
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786420138
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
In the mid-1980s, Amy Tan was a successful but unhappy corporate speechwriter. By the end of the decade, she was perched firmly atop the best-seller lists with The Joy Luck Club, with more popular novels to follow. Tan's work--once pigeonholed as ethnic literature--resonates with universal themes that cross cultural and ideological boundaries, and prove wildly successful with readers of all stripes. Tender, sincere, complex, honest and uncompromising in its portrayal of Chinese culture and its affect on women, Amy Tan's work earned her both praise and excoriation from critics, adoration from fans, and a place as one of America's most notable modern writers. This reference work introduces and summarizes Amy Tan's life, her body of literature, and her characters. The main text is comprised of entries covering characters, dates, historical figures and events, allusions, motifs and themes from her works. The entries combine critical insights with generous citations from primary and secondary sources. Each entry concludes with a selected bibliography. There is also a chronology of Tan's family history and her life. Appendices provide an overlapping timeline of historical and fictional events in Tan's work; a glossary of foreign terms found in her writing; and a list of related writing and research topics. An extensive bibliography and a comprehensive index accompany the text.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786420138
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
In the mid-1980s, Amy Tan was a successful but unhappy corporate speechwriter. By the end of the decade, she was perched firmly atop the best-seller lists with The Joy Luck Club, with more popular novels to follow. Tan's work--once pigeonholed as ethnic literature--resonates with universal themes that cross cultural and ideological boundaries, and prove wildly successful with readers of all stripes. Tender, sincere, complex, honest and uncompromising in its portrayal of Chinese culture and its affect on women, Amy Tan's work earned her both praise and excoriation from critics, adoration from fans, and a place as one of America's most notable modern writers. This reference work introduces and summarizes Amy Tan's life, her body of literature, and her characters. The main text is comprised of entries covering characters, dates, historical figures and events, allusions, motifs and themes from her works. The entries combine critical insights with generous citations from primary and secondary sources. Each entry concludes with a selected bibliography. There is also a chronology of Tan's family history and her life. Appendices provide an overlapping timeline of historical and fictional events in Tan's work; a glossary of foreign terms found in her writing; and a list of related writing and research topics. An extensive bibliography and a comprehensive index accompany the text.