Author: Tori Summers
Publisher: Siren-BookStrand
ISBN: 1627418237
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
[BookStrand Historical Romance, HEA] Olivia Reynolds was soon to be eighteen. She had the affections of some of the boys in town but vowed never to marry for less than love.Her father informs her that she was to be married on her eighteenth birthday to a man name Sebastian Hollingsworth and he would surely be on his way to meet her very soon. Olivia is beside herself, she swears she will never marry if she does not love him. Sebastian Hollingsworth is a rich rogue who spends his days and night in pleasure and has a mistress named Evangeline.His father informs him of the upcoming nuptials and his trip to Santa Rosa, CA to meet his future bride to be. Sebastian likes his life the way it is but comes to terms with the fact he will lose any inheritance if he does not follow through with this marriage business. So reluctantly he journeys to marry Olivia. Although there is a spark of attraction, neither wants to marry.They spend the next few weeks, hating each other and fighting. Unknowingly, with every bitter word they breathe towards one another, it is bringing them both closer to what they desire. After marrying, Olivia must leave her family and the only life she has ever known.They journey to Sebastian's home in San Francisco, CA. Along this new journey, there is death and love. There is kidnapping and intimacy, fear and desire. There are plots and schemes, fights and betrayal. There is jealousy and murder. Follow Olivia and Sebastian through their journey as they fight and bicker, love and at last conquer each other. ** A BookStrand Mainstream Romance
The Arranged Marriage
Author: Tori Summers
Publisher: Siren-BookStrand
ISBN: 1627418237
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
[BookStrand Historical Romance, HEA] Olivia Reynolds was soon to be eighteen. She had the affections of some of the boys in town but vowed never to marry for less than love.Her father informs her that she was to be married on her eighteenth birthday to a man name Sebastian Hollingsworth and he would surely be on his way to meet her very soon. Olivia is beside herself, she swears she will never marry if she does not love him. Sebastian Hollingsworth is a rich rogue who spends his days and night in pleasure and has a mistress named Evangeline.His father informs him of the upcoming nuptials and his trip to Santa Rosa, CA to meet his future bride to be. Sebastian likes his life the way it is but comes to terms with the fact he will lose any inheritance if he does not follow through with this marriage business. So reluctantly he journeys to marry Olivia. Although there is a spark of attraction, neither wants to marry.They spend the next few weeks, hating each other and fighting. Unknowingly, with every bitter word they breathe towards one another, it is bringing them both closer to what they desire. After marrying, Olivia must leave her family and the only life she has ever known.They journey to Sebastian's home in San Francisco, CA. Along this new journey, there is death and love. There is kidnapping and intimacy, fear and desire. There are plots and schemes, fights and betrayal. There is jealousy and murder. Follow Olivia and Sebastian through their journey as they fight and bicker, love and at last conquer each other. ** A BookStrand Mainstream Romance
Publisher: Siren-BookStrand
ISBN: 1627418237
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
[BookStrand Historical Romance, HEA] Olivia Reynolds was soon to be eighteen. She had the affections of some of the boys in town but vowed never to marry for less than love.Her father informs her that she was to be married on her eighteenth birthday to a man name Sebastian Hollingsworth and he would surely be on his way to meet her very soon. Olivia is beside herself, she swears she will never marry if she does not love him. Sebastian Hollingsworth is a rich rogue who spends his days and night in pleasure and has a mistress named Evangeline.His father informs him of the upcoming nuptials and his trip to Santa Rosa, CA to meet his future bride to be. Sebastian likes his life the way it is but comes to terms with the fact he will lose any inheritance if he does not follow through with this marriage business. So reluctantly he journeys to marry Olivia. Although there is a spark of attraction, neither wants to marry.They spend the next few weeks, hating each other and fighting. Unknowingly, with every bitter word they breathe towards one another, it is bringing them both closer to what they desire. After marrying, Olivia must leave her family and the only life she has ever known.They journey to Sebastian's home in San Francisco, CA. Along this new journey, there is death and love. There is kidnapping and intimacy, fear and desire. There are plots and schemes, fights and betrayal. There is jealousy and murder. Follow Olivia and Sebastian through their journey as they fight and bicker, love and at last conquer each other. ** A BookStrand Mainstream Romance
The Arranged Marriage
Author: Gillian Hawser
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1800465785
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
It is the duty of all daughters to marry, but even knowing this Perpetua is horrified when she is forced by her father and narcissistic mother into a marriage with a man she hardly knows to save the family fortune and reputation.
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1800465785
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
It is the duty of all daughters to marry, but even knowing this Perpetua is horrified when she is forced by her father and narcissistic mother into a marriage with a man she hardly knows to save the family fortune and reputation.
The Arranged Marriage
Author: S.E. Law
Publisher: S.E. Law Romance
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
Primrose: My parents want to force me into an arranged marriage and I’M NOT DOWN WITH THAT. Instead, I cook up a diabolical plan. I’m going to become an escort. Surely, that will “spoil the goods” so that I’m no longer “marriage material.” After all, who’ll tie the knot with a girl who literally works on her back? But my plan goes awry when I meet billionaire Barry Childers because he’s gorgeous, sensuous and funny, with an arrogant smirk that makes me want to slap his face and kiss him at the same time. Even more, he’s got a tool big enough to make a woman pant and soon, I’m wailing with ecstasy … because he’s taking me as his bride, arranged marriage or not. This book is a follow-up to After He’s Done, where we meet Chrissy’s sassy friend Primrose. Chrissy’s a bad girl who’s taught Prim some of her naughtiest tricks, and now Prim’s taking the world by storm! (and taking Barry by storm as well) Get ready for a gorgeous alpha male who claims his woman right at the altar for a sensuous, exciting, roller-coaster of a ride! No cheating, no cliffhangers, and always a HEA for my readers. This book is part of a series, but all of my books are standalones and do not need to be read in order.
Publisher: S.E. Law Romance
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
Primrose: My parents want to force me into an arranged marriage and I’M NOT DOWN WITH THAT. Instead, I cook up a diabolical plan. I’m going to become an escort. Surely, that will “spoil the goods” so that I’m no longer “marriage material.” After all, who’ll tie the knot with a girl who literally works on her back? But my plan goes awry when I meet billionaire Barry Childers because he’s gorgeous, sensuous and funny, with an arrogant smirk that makes me want to slap his face and kiss him at the same time. Even more, he’s got a tool big enough to make a woman pant and soon, I’m wailing with ecstasy … because he’s taking me as his bride, arranged marriage or not. This book is a follow-up to After He’s Done, where we meet Chrissy’s sassy friend Primrose. Chrissy’s a bad girl who’s taught Prim some of her naughtiest tricks, and now Prim’s taking the world by storm! (and taking Barry by storm as well) Get ready for a gorgeous alpha male who claims his woman right at the altar for a sensuous, exciting, roller-coaster of a ride! No cheating, no cliffhangers, and always a HEA for my readers. This book is part of a series, but all of my books are standalones and do not need to be read in order.
THE ARRANGED MARRIAGE
Author: Emma Darcy
Publisher: Harlequin / SB Creative
ISBN: 4596084874
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Gina is a club singer who has come to the mansion of the influential King family to audition as a wedding singer. Even though she suffers from severe stage fright, the Kings’ grandson, Alex, encourages her and helps bring out her true singing potential. Even though they come from different worlds, Gina can’t help but fall for his ocean-blue eyes and the way his kindness soothes her heart… The only problem is, he’s already dating an extremely beautiful woman!
Publisher: Harlequin / SB Creative
ISBN: 4596084874
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Gina is a club singer who has come to the mansion of the influential King family to audition as a wedding singer. Even though she suffers from severe stage fright, the Kings’ grandson, Alex, encourages her and helps bring out her true singing potential. Even though they come from different worlds, Gina can’t help but fall for his ocean-blue eyes and the way his kindness soothes her heart… The only problem is, he’s already dating an extremely beautiful woman!
Arranged Marriage
Author: Péter Berta
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 1978822847
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
Arranged Marriage: The Politics of Tradition, Resistance, and Change shows how arranged marriage practices have been undergoing transformation as a result of global and other processes such as the revolution of digital technology, democratization of transnational mobility, or shifting significance of patriarchal power structures. The ethnographically informed chapters not only highlight how the gendered and intergenerational politics of agency, autonomy, choice, consent, and intimacy work in the contexts of partner choice and management of marriage, but also point out that arranged marriages are increasingly varied and they can be reshaped, reinvented, and reinterpreted flexibly in response to individual, family, religious, class, ethnic, and other desires, needs, and constraints. The authors convincingly demonstrate that a nuanced investigation of the reasons, complex dynamics, and consequences of arranged marriages offers a refreshing analytical lens that can significantly contribute to a deeper understanding of other phenomena such as globalization, modernization, and international migration as well as patriarchal value regimes, intergenerational power imbalances, and gendered subordination and vulnerability of women.
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 1978822847
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
Arranged Marriage: The Politics of Tradition, Resistance, and Change shows how arranged marriage practices have been undergoing transformation as a result of global and other processes such as the revolution of digital technology, democratization of transnational mobility, or shifting significance of patriarchal power structures. The ethnographically informed chapters not only highlight how the gendered and intergenerational politics of agency, autonomy, choice, consent, and intimacy work in the contexts of partner choice and management of marriage, but also point out that arranged marriages are increasingly varied and they can be reshaped, reinvented, and reinterpreted flexibly in response to individual, family, religious, class, ethnic, and other desires, needs, and constraints. The authors convincingly demonstrate that a nuanced investigation of the reasons, complex dynamics, and consequences of arranged marriages offers a refreshing analytical lens that can significantly contribute to a deeper understanding of other phenomena such as globalization, modernization, and international migration as well as patriarchal value regimes, intergenerational power imbalances, and gendered subordination and vulnerability of women.
Arranged Marriage
Author: Swarn Singh Bains
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 150351577X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
The main topic of this book is arranged marriage. So it is self explanatory to indicate what this book is about. There is quite a bit of doubt and confusion in the west; how the people in India get married through arranged marriage system without seeing or knowing the spouse. The arranged marriage is a contract of co-existence for life signed in the presence of the guardians of faith, guardians and guarantors of contract and well wishers. We take marriage for granted without knowing the intricacies of married life. It is not so. To stay married is the highest priority of life. It is much higher than signing a contract to get a job and make money and even obeying the faith values, because the faith can be achieved through values and love of married life. In arranged marriage the necessities of life are taken into consideration not the enjoyment for a few days. It is a contract signed in good faith. The acceptance of the spouse is the most important factor for the marriage to last forever. This factor is drilled into the couple by the elders to realize the requirements of the spouse. Realizing and fulfilling those requirements makes the marriage last forever. There are some other short stories in the book. Most of those stories are true but some are imaginary as well. So read it and find out what the writer is trying to convey and justify.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 150351577X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
The main topic of this book is arranged marriage. So it is self explanatory to indicate what this book is about. There is quite a bit of doubt and confusion in the west; how the people in India get married through arranged marriage system without seeing or knowing the spouse. The arranged marriage is a contract of co-existence for life signed in the presence of the guardians of faith, guardians and guarantors of contract and well wishers. We take marriage for granted without knowing the intricacies of married life. It is not so. To stay married is the highest priority of life. It is much higher than signing a contract to get a job and make money and even obeying the faith values, because the faith can be achieved through values and love of married life. In arranged marriage the necessities of life are taken into consideration not the enjoyment for a few days. It is a contract signed in good faith. The acceptance of the spouse is the most important factor for the marriage to last forever. This factor is drilled into the couple by the elders to realize the requirements of the spouse. Realizing and fulfilling those requirements makes the marriage last forever. There are some other short stories in the book. Most of those stories are true but some are imaginary as well. So read it and find out what the writer is trying to convey and justify.
Tears of Forced Marriage
Author: Felicia Idemudia
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1483457311
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Marriage is something most people dream of. But for those in a forced marriage, it can be a nightmare. Marriage is the happiest bond between a man and a woman if they love each other. Because there is no love in a forced marriage, this can lead to negligence, loneliness, low self-esteem, unhappiness, spousal abuse, and sometimes death. In Tears of Forced Marriage, author Felicia Idemudia creates awareness about the lives of boys and girls forced into marriage by their parents, especially by the fathers in some countries, cultures, and communities. Through personal third-party testimonials, Idemudia sheds light on the different kinds of forced marriage and the devastating results these marriages can have on women and children. Idemudia communicates that awareness, education, and change are essential for significant improvement to be made. Tears of Forced Marriage gives suggestions as to what can be done to improve the lives of boys and girls affected by forced marriage.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1483457311
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Marriage is something most people dream of. But for those in a forced marriage, it can be a nightmare. Marriage is the happiest bond between a man and a woman if they love each other. Because there is no love in a forced marriage, this can lead to negligence, loneliness, low self-esteem, unhappiness, spousal abuse, and sometimes death. In Tears of Forced Marriage, author Felicia Idemudia creates awareness about the lives of boys and girls forced into marriage by their parents, especially by the fathers in some countries, cultures, and communities. Through personal third-party testimonials, Idemudia sheds light on the different kinds of forced marriage and the devastating results these marriages can have on women and children. Idemudia communicates that awareness, education, and change are essential for significant improvement to be made. Tears of Forced Marriage gives suggestions as to what can be done to improve the lives of boys and girls affected by forced marriage.
The Sheik's Arranged Marriage
Author: Susan Mallery
Publisher: Silhouette
ISBN: 1426803060
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Man-shy American Heidi McKinley winces when the king himself insists she marry--and make heirs with--his sinfully sexy royal son! For Prince Jamal was a legendary lover, an expert on erotic intrigue. Whatever would he see in serious-minded Heidi? Plenty! Up to his crown in gold-digging bubbleheads, Jamal is secretly enchanted with the sweet and studious virgin. So why was homespun Heidi donning silken disguises and posing as siren "Honey Martin" to seduce him? And how could Jamal hope to choose between a bold, brazen "mistress" and a bashful, blushing bride?
Publisher: Silhouette
ISBN: 1426803060
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Man-shy American Heidi McKinley winces when the king himself insists she marry--and make heirs with--his sinfully sexy royal son! For Prince Jamal was a legendary lover, an expert on erotic intrigue. Whatever would he see in serious-minded Heidi? Plenty! Up to his crown in gold-digging bubbleheads, Jamal is secretly enchanted with the sweet and studious virgin. So why was homespun Heidi donning silken disguises and posing as siren "Honey Martin" to seduce him? And how could Jamal hope to choose between a bold, brazen "mistress" and a bashful, blushing bride?
Indian Immigrants in United Kingdom
Author: K. S. Dhindsa
Publisher: Concept Publishing Company
ISBN: 9788170227281
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Publisher: Concept Publishing Company
ISBN: 9788170227281
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
The Secret Diary of an Arranged Marriage
Author: Halima Khatun
Publisher: Hayat House
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Winner of the 2021 Bookbrunch Selfie Award for Best Adult Fiction. Meet the brown Bridget Jones... I know I'll land a husband… but will he be the one? The Secret Diary of an Arranged Marriage – A hilarious romcom that will redefine your Your views on love and matchmaking! Meet our British-Bengali protagonist, a spirited, acerbic woman on a quest for Mr Right. But in a world where tradition and modernity collide, her journey to find love takes a delightfully unexpected turn. Young, free and single, our heroine finds herself caught between two worlds, never fully fitting in with her English friends or her Asian community. As time ticks away, she embarks on a dual mission—her own dating adventures and the rollercoaster ride of an arranged marriage hunt orchestrated by her larger-than-life family. From her adorable yet overbearing mum to the army of pretend aunties and profiteering opportunists, everyone becomes invested in finding her the perfect match. With humour and wit, she embraces the chaos of this unconventional approach to love, never quite sure if her ideal partner lies within the boundaries of tradition or if she'll discover something entirely unexpected. The Secret Diary of an Arranged Marriage is a fresh and captivating debut novel by former journalist Halima Khatun. She explores the complexities of family dynamics, identity, and the eternal search for belonging. This is not your average arranged marriage romance—it's a romcom that breaks barriers and challenges preconceptions. Prepare to be swept away on a laugh-out-loud journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. Get ready to redefine your view of matchmaking and immerse yourself in a story that will leave you smiling long after you've turned the final page. The Secret Diary of an Arranged Marriage is a romcom like no other, defying stereotypes and offering a fresh perspective on the joys and pitfalls of finding love, or a boy you can at least grow to like. Don't miss this heartwarming and hilarious tale. Reader reviews: "This is a great book to read on transport or going on holidays. I finished mine in no time and laughed lots!" "I loved reading this book! Such an enjoyable read which was hilarious at some points but also really highlighted how arranged marriages are viewed from different perspectives, especially in western society. It's hard to find a book that isn't too 'heavy' but also covers important issues and makes you really empathise with the main character. Highly recommend if you're looking for a fun read but something a bit different from the usual chick-lit." About the author Halima Khatun is a former journalist (having worked for ITV and the BBC), writer and PR consultant. With a lifelong passion for writing, Halima wrote her first novel - a coming-of-age children's story - at the age of 12. It was politely turned down by all the major publishing houses. Halima went on to study English and Journalism and was one of just four people in the UK to be granted a BBC scholarship during her postgraduate studies. She has since written for a number of publications including the HuffPost and Yahoo! Style, and has been featured in the Express, Metro and other national publications. Halima also blogs on lifestyle, food and travel and parenthood on HalimaBobs.
Publisher: Hayat House
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Winner of the 2021 Bookbrunch Selfie Award for Best Adult Fiction. Meet the brown Bridget Jones... I know I'll land a husband… but will he be the one? The Secret Diary of an Arranged Marriage – A hilarious romcom that will redefine your Your views on love and matchmaking! Meet our British-Bengali protagonist, a spirited, acerbic woman on a quest for Mr Right. But in a world where tradition and modernity collide, her journey to find love takes a delightfully unexpected turn. Young, free and single, our heroine finds herself caught between two worlds, never fully fitting in with her English friends or her Asian community. As time ticks away, she embarks on a dual mission—her own dating adventures and the rollercoaster ride of an arranged marriage hunt orchestrated by her larger-than-life family. From her adorable yet overbearing mum to the army of pretend aunties and profiteering opportunists, everyone becomes invested in finding her the perfect match. With humour and wit, she embraces the chaos of this unconventional approach to love, never quite sure if her ideal partner lies within the boundaries of tradition or if she'll discover something entirely unexpected. The Secret Diary of an Arranged Marriage is a fresh and captivating debut novel by former journalist Halima Khatun. She explores the complexities of family dynamics, identity, and the eternal search for belonging. This is not your average arranged marriage romance—it's a romcom that breaks barriers and challenges preconceptions. Prepare to be swept away on a laugh-out-loud journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. Get ready to redefine your view of matchmaking and immerse yourself in a story that will leave you smiling long after you've turned the final page. The Secret Diary of an Arranged Marriage is a romcom like no other, defying stereotypes and offering a fresh perspective on the joys and pitfalls of finding love, or a boy you can at least grow to like. Don't miss this heartwarming and hilarious tale. Reader reviews: "This is a great book to read on transport or going on holidays. I finished mine in no time and laughed lots!" "I loved reading this book! Such an enjoyable read which was hilarious at some points but also really highlighted how arranged marriages are viewed from different perspectives, especially in western society. It's hard to find a book that isn't too 'heavy' but also covers important issues and makes you really empathise with the main character. Highly recommend if you're looking for a fun read but something a bit different from the usual chick-lit." About the author Halima Khatun is a former journalist (having worked for ITV and the BBC), writer and PR consultant. With a lifelong passion for writing, Halima wrote her first novel - a coming-of-age children's story - at the age of 12. It was politely turned down by all the major publishing houses. Halima went on to study English and Journalism and was one of just four people in the UK to be granted a BBC scholarship during her postgraduate studies. She has since written for a number of publications including the HuffPost and Yahoo! Style, and has been featured in the Express, Metro and other national publications. Halima also blogs on lifestyle, food and travel and parenthood on HalimaBobs.