Author: Helen Norris
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 9780252060410
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Afraid to spend the Christmas holiday alone, an aging widower hires a woman to keep him company...when these two lonely souls meet, the result is a heartwarming and redeeming weekend that will change both of their lives forever. In this and other stories in The Christmas Wife, distinguished author and four-time recipient of the prestigious O. Henry Award Helen Norris expertly blends the poignant and bittersweet in moments that quietly resonate beyond the page. Emotional and moving, Norris's stories masterfully celebrate the heart and soul's triumph over loss, regret, and the nameless longings common to all. With a new introduction by Kaye Gibbons, author of Ellen Foster, A Virtuous Woman, and more, this edition also includes the DVD of the film The Christmas Wife, starring Academy Award-winning actor Jason Robards and Tony Award-winning actress Julie Harris. Book jacket.
The Christmas Wife
Author: Helen Norris
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 9780252060410
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Afraid to spend the Christmas holiday alone, an aging widower hires a woman to keep him company...when these two lonely souls meet, the result is a heartwarming and redeeming weekend that will change both of their lives forever. In this and other stories in The Christmas Wife, distinguished author and four-time recipient of the prestigious O. Henry Award Helen Norris expertly blends the poignant and bittersweet in moments that quietly resonate beyond the page. Emotional and moving, Norris's stories masterfully celebrate the heart and soul's triumph over loss, regret, and the nameless longings common to all. With a new introduction by Kaye Gibbons, author of Ellen Foster, A Virtuous Woman, and more, this edition also includes the DVD of the film The Christmas Wife, starring Academy Award-winning actor Jason Robards and Tony Award-winning actress Julie Harris. Book jacket.
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 9780252060410
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Afraid to spend the Christmas holiday alone, an aging widower hires a woman to keep him company...when these two lonely souls meet, the result is a heartwarming and redeeming weekend that will change both of their lives forever. In this and other stories in The Christmas Wife, distinguished author and four-time recipient of the prestigious O. Henry Award Helen Norris expertly blends the poignant and bittersweet in moments that quietly resonate beyond the page. Emotional and moving, Norris's stories masterfully celebrate the heart and soul's triumph over loss, regret, and the nameless longings common to all. With a new introduction by Kaye Gibbons, author of Ellen Foster, A Virtuous Woman, and more, this edition also includes the DVD of the film The Christmas Wife, starring Academy Award-winning actor Jason Robards and Tony Award-winning actress Julie Harris. Book jacket.
The Christmas Wife
Author: Elizabeth Kelly
Publisher: Kelly Ketchell
ISBN: 9781926483542
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Toymaker, Deacon Stone, needs a wife. If he isn't married in less than a week his grandmother will sell her shares of the family business, and everything Deacon has worked his entire life for will be taken from him. He isn't the husband type but he'll do whatever it takes to keep control of the family business. Single mother, Claire Brooks, dreamed of being an actress, not a maid to the wealthy. But with an eviction notice, an empty bank account, and Christmas just around the corner, she's barely making ends meet. When her daughter accidentally breaks a priceless statue belonging to her employer - the gorgeous and aloof toymaker - Claire has no choice but to accept Deacon Stone's proposal. Marry him for thirty days, convince his grandmother that they're in love, and he'll give her a hundred grand and the chance to finally give her daughter the life she deserves. Claire's determined to give the performance of her life. But when Deacon's kisses ignite a scorching hot chemistry between them, the line between make-believe and the truth starts to blur.
Publisher: Kelly Ketchell
ISBN: 9781926483542
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Toymaker, Deacon Stone, needs a wife. If he isn't married in less than a week his grandmother will sell her shares of the family business, and everything Deacon has worked his entire life for will be taken from him. He isn't the husband type but he'll do whatever it takes to keep control of the family business. Single mother, Claire Brooks, dreamed of being an actress, not a maid to the wealthy. But with an eviction notice, an empty bank account, and Christmas just around the corner, she's barely making ends meet. When her daughter accidentally breaks a priceless statue belonging to her employer - the gorgeous and aloof toymaker - Claire has no choice but to accept Deacon Stone's proposal. Marry him for thirty days, convince his grandmother that they're in love, and he'll give her a hundred grand and the chance to finally give her daughter the life she deserves. Claire's determined to give the performance of her life. But when Deacon's kisses ignite a scorching hot chemistry between them, the line between make-believe and the truth starts to blur.
THE CHRISTMAS WIFE
Author: Sherry Lewis
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459236653
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Molly has returned to Serenity for Homecoming…but will she stay forever? Beau Julander, a single father of two, is having trouble juggling the responsibilities of career, home and family. And his work for the Homecoming Week Committee makes this time of year really busy—but not too busy to get reacquainted with Molly Shepherd, a girl he barely knew in high school. His attraction to Molly and her obvious interest in him soothe the damage done to his ego when his ex-wife walked out on him, but he’s keenly aware of how his kids have been hurt by the divorce, and he doesn’t want to make things worse for them by becoming involved in a relationship that’s only temporary. But Beau and his kids soon find out that Molly is not a temporary kind of woman—she’s in for the long run.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459236653
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Molly has returned to Serenity for Homecoming…but will she stay forever? Beau Julander, a single father of two, is having trouble juggling the responsibilities of career, home and family. And his work for the Homecoming Week Committee makes this time of year really busy—but not too busy to get reacquainted with Molly Shepherd, a girl he barely knew in high school. His attraction to Molly and her obvious interest in him soothe the damage done to his ego when his ex-wife walked out on him, but he’s keenly aware of how his kids have been hurt by the divorce, and he doesn’t want to make things worse for them by becoming involved in a relationship that’s only temporary. But Beau and his kids soon find out that Molly is not a temporary kind of woman—she’s in for the long run.
Claiming His Christmas Wife
Author: Dani Collins
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
ISBN: 1489275223
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
It’s a convenient Christmas arrangement... Until he wants her – forever! After their secret marriage ended in heartbreak, billionaire Travis Sanders never wanted to see Imogen Gantry again. Yet when Imogen faints in the cold New York snow, Travis is called to her very public rescue! To avoid a media scandal, they must agree to a temporary reconciliation – at least until Christmas. But with their intense heat still burning, Travis is tempted to reclaim his wife – for good!
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
ISBN: 1489275223
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
It’s a convenient Christmas arrangement... Until he wants her – forever! After their secret marriage ended in heartbreak, billionaire Travis Sanders never wanted to see Imogen Gantry again. Yet when Imogen faints in the cold New York snow, Travis is called to her very public rescue! To avoid a media scandal, they must agree to a temporary reconciliation – at least until Christmas. But with their intense heat still burning, Travis is tempted to reclaim his wife – for good!
The Wife and the Widow
Author: Christian White
Publisher: Affirm Press
ISBN: 1925972402
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
Set against the backdrop of an eerie island town in the dead of winter, The Wife and the Widow is a mystery/thriller told from two perspectives: Kate, a widow whose grief is compounded by what she learns about her dead husband’s secret life; and Abby, an island local whose world is turned upside down when she’s forced to confront the evidence that her husband is a murderer. But nothing on this island is quite as it seems, and only when these women come together can they discover the whole story about the men in their lives. Brilliant and beguiling, The Wife and the Widow takes you to a cliff edge and asks the question: how well do we really know the people we love?
Publisher: Affirm Press
ISBN: 1925972402
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
Set against the backdrop of an eerie island town in the dead of winter, The Wife and the Widow is a mystery/thriller told from two perspectives: Kate, a widow whose grief is compounded by what she learns about her dead husband’s secret life; and Abby, an island local whose world is turned upside down when she’s forced to confront the evidence that her husband is a murderer. But nothing on this island is quite as it seems, and only when these women come together can they discover the whole story about the men in their lives. Brilliant and beguiling, The Wife and the Widow takes you to a cliff edge and asks the question: how well do we really know the people we love?
The Worst Christmas Wife
Author: Katie Bachand
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
One (extremely handsome) grumpy boss needs a wife. One savvy designer needs a job. And both hate that they need each other to make it happen. Hendricks Cole is the prestigious and handsome, billionaire architect that's every prospective home owner's dreams. But he's every Christmas-lover's nightmare. Which is why, when he gets the opportunity to build a house for the renown holiday romance writer and director, Carolyn Wren, he knows he's going to need help to win the job. Ava Brown is talented. She's worked hard building her design company, but she just doesn't have the client list to sustain a full-time job. So, when her best friend and roommate tells her Hendricks Cole is still looking for a new assistant, Ava knows this is her chance. Within a day Ava is employed and Hendricks is irritated and distracted. It's hard for both of them to tell if there are sparks flying, or if those are just the Christmas lights twinkling outside. But either way, Ava and Hendricks find themselves navigating Christmas in a way neither of them thought they would be - as husband and wife. Celebrate Christmas this year with Katie Bachand's laugh-out-loud CHRISTMAS romantic comedy as you fall for Ava and Hendricks in this book that will give you all of those happy Christmas feels. MERRY CHRISTMAS! If you love: Laugh out loud comedy Billionaire romances Grumpy bosses Fake relationships Office romances Christmas romances Happily ever afters Mistletoes ♥
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
One (extremely handsome) grumpy boss needs a wife. One savvy designer needs a job. And both hate that they need each other to make it happen. Hendricks Cole is the prestigious and handsome, billionaire architect that's every prospective home owner's dreams. But he's every Christmas-lover's nightmare. Which is why, when he gets the opportunity to build a house for the renown holiday romance writer and director, Carolyn Wren, he knows he's going to need help to win the job. Ava Brown is talented. She's worked hard building her design company, but she just doesn't have the client list to sustain a full-time job. So, when her best friend and roommate tells her Hendricks Cole is still looking for a new assistant, Ava knows this is her chance. Within a day Ava is employed and Hendricks is irritated and distracted. It's hard for both of them to tell if there are sparks flying, or if those are just the Christmas lights twinkling outside. But either way, Ava and Hendricks find themselves navigating Christmas in a way neither of them thought they would be - as husband and wife. Celebrate Christmas this year with Katie Bachand's laugh-out-loud CHRISTMAS romantic comedy as you fall for Ava and Hendricks in this book that will give you all of those happy Christmas feels. MERRY CHRISTMAS! If you love: Laugh out loud comedy Billionaire romances Grumpy bosses Fake relationships Office romances Christmas romances Happily ever afters Mistletoes ♥
The Crane Wife
Author: CJ Hauser
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0593312880
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
A memoir in essays that expands on the viral sensation “The Crane Wife” with a frank and funny look at love, intimacy, and self in the twenty-first century. From friends and lovers to blood family and chosen family, this “elegant masterpiece” (Roxane Gay, New York Times bestselling author of Hunger) asks what more expansive definitions of love might offer us all. A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: TIME, THE GUARDIAN, GARDEN & GUN "Hauser builds their life's inventory out of deconstructed personal narratives, resulting in a reading experience that's rich like a complicated dessert—not for wolfing down but for savoring in small bites." —The New York Times “Clever, heartfelt, and wrenching.” —Time “Brilliant.” —Oprah Daily Ten days after calling off their wedding, CJ Hauser went on an expedition to Texas to study the whooping crane. After a week wading through the gulf, they realized they'd almost signed up to live someone else's life. What if you released yourself from traditional narratives of happiness? What if you looked for ways to leave room for the unexpected? In Hauser’s case, this meant dissecting pop culture touchstone, from The Philadelphia Story to The X Files, to learn how not to lose yourself in a relationship. They attended a robot convention, contemplated grief at John Belushi’s gravesite, and officiated a wedding. Most importantly, they mapped the difference between the stories we’re asked to hold versus those we choose to carry. Told with the late-night barstool directness of your wisest, most bighearted friend, The Crane Wife is a book for everyone whose path doesn't look the way they thought it would; for everyone learning to find joy in the not-knowing and to build a new sort of life story, a new sort of family, a new sort of home to live in.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0593312880
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
A memoir in essays that expands on the viral sensation “The Crane Wife” with a frank and funny look at love, intimacy, and self in the twenty-first century. From friends and lovers to blood family and chosen family, this “elegant masterpiece” (Roxane Gay, New York Times bestselling author of Hunger) asks what more expansive definitions of love might offer us all. A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: TIME, THE GUARDIAN, GARDEN & GUN "Hauser builds their life's inventory out of deconstructed personal narratives, resulting in a reading experience that's rich like a complicated dessert—not for wolfing down but for savoring in small bites." —The New York Times “Clever, heartfelt, and wrenching.” —Time “Brilliant.” —Oprah Daily Ten days after calling off their wedding, CJ Hauser went on an expedition to Texas to study the whooping crane. After a week wading through the gulf, they realized they'd almost signed up to live someone else's life. What if you released yourself from traditional narratives of happiness? What if you looked for ways to leave room for the unexpected? In Hauser’s case, this meant dissecting pop culture touchstone, from The Philadelphia Story to The X Files, to learn how not to lose yourself in a relationship. They attended a robot convention, contemplated grief at John Belushi’s gravesite, and officiated a wedding. Most importantly, they mapped the difference between the stories we’re asked to hold versus those we choose to carry. Told with the late-night barstool directness of your wisest, most bighearted friend, The Crane Wife is a book for everyone whose path doesn't look the way they thought it would; for everyone learning to find joy in the not-knowing and to build a new sort of life story, a new sort of family, a new sort of home to live in.
Christmas With His Wallflower Wife (Mills & Boon Historical) (The Beauchamp Heirs, Book 3)
Author: Janice Preston
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 1474089607
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
A convenient bride Can he be the groom she deserves?
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 1474089607
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
A convenient bride Can he be the groom she deserves?
An Amish Wife For Christmas (North Country Amish) (Mills & Boon Love Inspired)
Author: Patricia Davids
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 1474086365
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
Will marriage save her family? Christmas with the North Country Amish
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 1474086365
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
Will marriage save her family? Christmas with the North Country Amish
Christmas on the Farm
Author: Lela Nargi
Publisher: Voyageur Press
ISBN: 9780760346389
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Christmas was the be-all, end-all celebration on the farm. Pages and pages on the topic appeared in The Farmer’s Wife, and these pages weren’t just about food—although recipes for all the various components of parties and holiday gift baskets certainly abounded. The magazine’s experts expounded on the best and latest ways to decorate home, tree, and parcels and to create homemade gifts for family and friends, as well as games to be played to capture the spirit of the season. In short, The Farmer’s Wife presented its own opinion—both grand and humble, broad and minute, and always, always bearing in mind the idea of community among its readers—about the ways in which Christmas should be celebrated. You’ll find in this book a smattering of that opinion. Here are recipes to see you through the entire Christmas season; gift ideas guaranteed to get your creative juices flowing; tips for decking your halls; and even a few stories to delight both the young and the young at heart.
Publisher: Voyageur Press
ISBN: 9780760346389
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Christmas was the be-all, end-all celebration on the farm. Pages and pages on the topic appeared in The Farmer’s Wife, and these pages weren’t just about food—although recipes for all the various components of parties and holiday gift baskets certainly abounded. The magazine’s experts expounded on the best and latest ways to decorate home, tree, and parcels and to create homemade gifts for family and friends, as well as games to be played to capture the spirit of the season. In short, The Farmer’s Wife presented its own opinion—both grand and humble, broad and minute, and always, always bearing in mind the idea of community among its readers—about the ways in which Christmas should be celebrated. You’ll find in this book a smattering of that opinion. Here are recipes to see you through the entire Christmas season; gift ideas guaranteed to get your creative juices flowing; tips for decking your halls; and even a few stories to delight both the young and the young at heart.