Download or read book Faith Love Hope and Popular Romance Fiction written by Laura Vivanco and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-26 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Faith, Love, Hope and Popular Romance Fiction explores romance novels from a theological perspective and suggests a new definition of the romance novel to complement other definitions which focus on structural elements: "modern popular romances are novels whose authors have assumed pastoral roles, offering hope to their readers through works which propagate faith in the goodness and durability of love." Part one outlines how romance authors offer hope and pastoral care to their readers through works which propagate faith in the goodness and durability of love. Part two explores aspects of faith, hope, love and pastoral care in more detail: words and power; the different "faith" traditions in the precursors to the modern romance; what it means to hope for a "prince" as saviour; damnation as the absence of love, and metaphorical devils and hells; false or damaging forms of love and how to discern them.

Download or read book Have a Little Faith in Me written by Sonia Hartl and published by Page Street YA. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Saved!" meets To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before in this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy that takes a meaningful look at consent and what it means to give it. When CeCe’s born-again ex-boyfriend dumps her after they have sex, she follows him to Jesus camp in order to win him back. Problem: She knows nothing about Jesus. But her best friend Paul does. He accompanies CeCe to camp, and the plan—God’s or CeCe’s—goes immediately awry when her ex shows up with a new girlfriend, a True Believer at that. Scrambling to save face, CeCe ropes Paul into faking a relationship. But as deceptions stack up, she questions whether her ex is really the nice guy he seemed. And what about her strange new feelings for Paul—is this love, lust, or an illusion born of heartbreak? To figure it out, she’ll have to confront the reasons she chased her ex to camp in the first place, including the truth about the night she lost her virginity.

Download or read book The Routledge Research Companion to Popular Romance Fiction written by Jayashree Kamblé and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular romance fiction constitutes the largest segment of the global book market. Bringing together an international group of scholars, The Routledge Research Companion to Popular Romance Fiction offers a ground-breaking exploration of this global genre and its remarkable readership. In recognition of the diversity of the form, the Companion provides a history of the genre, an overview of disciplinary approaches to studying romance fiction, and critical analyses of important subgenres, themes, and topics. It also highlights new and understudied avenues of inquiry for future research in this vibrant and still-emerging field. The first systematic, comprehensive resource on romance fiction, this Companion will be invaluable to students and scholars, and accessible to romance readers.

Download or read book Faith Hope Love written by Rachel Hanna and published by Rachel Hanna. This book was released on with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She's lost everything a person can lose, including her identity A huge family secret, locked in a box, has shattered her world. Faith, a former wealthy socialite, has had a rough few months. With her beloved father out of her life and a box of secrets that has shattered her world, she travels to January Cove in search of answers. But within the first minute of her visit, she's knocked off her feet - quite literally - by Brandon James. Brandon is tired of trying to save un-savable women. And this one is a royal pain in the rear. But he can't seem to stay away from her. Can opposites really attract, or is this a recipe for heartbreak? This is the 9th installment of the January Cove clean and wholesome beach romance series. All books in this series are stand alone and without cliffhangers!

Download or read book For Love and Money the Literary Art of the Harlequin Mills and Boon Romance written by Laura Vivanco and published by Humanities-Ebooks. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laura Vivanco's study challenges the idea that Harlequin Mills & Boon romances are merely mass-produced commodities, churned out in accordance with a strict and unchanging formula. She argues that many are well-written, skilfully crafted works, and that some are small masterpieces. For Love and Money demonstrates the variety that exists beneath the covers of Harlequin Mills & Boon romances. They range from paranormal romances to novels resembling chick lit, and many have addressed serious issues, including the plight of post-Second World War refugees, threats to marine mammals, and HIV/AIDS. The genre draws inspiration from Shakespearean comedies and Austen's novels, as well as from other forms of popular culture. "“Laura Vivanco’s 'For Love and Money' is an impressive study of the popular fiction of Harlequin Mills and Boon that is a must read for any student of popular fiction and for those who write and love the genre” —Liz Fielding, author of over 50 Harlequin Mills & Boon romances.“Deep learning, wide reading, and clear thinking are very much in evidence in Vivanco’s exploration of HM&B. A welcome addition to popular romance criticism.” — Professor Pamela Regis, author of 'A Natural History of the Romance Novel'."Laura Vivanco’s analysis of the category romance is both meticulous and inspiring. And while Vivanco limits her examples and discussions to category romances by Harlequin Mills & Boon and the HQN imprint, her application of Frye’s mimetic modes begs for expansion to texts and authors across the genre. This piece of literary criticism should serve as a template for romance scholars to move from defending the genre to discussing its values and complexity as a literary art. — Maryan Wherry, 'Journal of Popular Romance Studies'

Download or read book The Love Hypothesis written by Ali Hazelwood and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Instant New York Times Bestseller and TikTok Sensation! As seen on THE VIEW! A BuzzFeed Best Summer Read of 2021 When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman's carefully calculated theories on love into chaos. As a third-year Ph.D. candidate, Olive Smith doesn't believe in lasting romantic relationships--but her best friend does, and that's what got her into this situation. Convincing Anh that Olive is dating and well on her way to a happily ever after was always going to take more than hand-wavy Jedi mind tricks: Scientists require proof. So, like any self-respecting biologist, Olive panics and kisses the first man she sees. That man is none other than Adam Carlsen, a young hotshot professor--and well-known ass. Which is why Olive is positively floored when Stanford's reigning lab tyrant agrees to keep her charade a secret and be her fake boyfriend. But when a big science conference goes haywire, putting Olive's career on the Bunsen burner, Adam surprises her again with his unyielding support and even more unyielding...six-pack abs. Suddenly their little experiment feels dangerously close to combustion. And Olive discovers that the only thing more complicated than a hypothesis on love is putting her own heart under the microscope.

Download or read book Faith Hope Love and Chocolate written by Cari Schaeffer and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-05-22 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Run, run, run... Run away. That's what Faith Strauss has done for twenty years. She was destroyed by one tragic event. An event so horrific, she didn't share it with anyone, not even her husband. She buried it deep inside, where it can't hurt anyone. If God is good, then where was He? Why didn't He stop it? How can she trust Him ever again? Run, run, run... She's not good enough. Never has been. Never will be. She could lose it all again, if she's not careful. She married, had children, and carved out a life for herself. But Fear is her ever-present companion, always reminding her never to reach too far, or too high. Run, run, run... God has another plan. A plan that she never saw, even though she has walked it her entire life. Will the unexpected exposure of her secret and the truth behind it restore her or destroy her all over again? It's time to stop running.

Download or read book Pulling Back the Shades written by Dr. Juli Slattery and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2014-03-01 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christian women don’t have to choose between being sexual and spiritual. They have legitimate longings that the church has been afraid to talk about, and books like Fifty Shades of Grey exploit and distort them. We need the truth on the matter. Whether you are single or married, sexually dead or just looking to revive your sex life, Pulling Back the Shades will address your desire to be both sexual and spiritual. With solid biblical teaching and transparent stories, trusted authors Dannah Gresh and Dr. Juli Slattery offer an unflinching look at the most personal questions women ask. The book offers practical advice for women to address five core longings: to be cherished by a man to be protected by a strong man to rescue a man to be sexually alive to escape reality God designed women with these longings and has a plan to satisfy them. It’s time for women to identify their intimate longings and God-honoring ways to fulfill them.

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Romance Fiction written by Kristin Ramsdell and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2018-09-07 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the first encyclopedia solely devoted to the popular romance fiction genre, this resource provides a wealth of information on all aspects of the subject. Romance fiction accounts for a large share of book sales each year, and contrary to popular belief, not all of its readers are women: roughly 16 percent are men. This enormously popular genre continues to captivate people reading for pleasure, and it also commands a growing amount of academic interest. Included are alphabetically arranged reference entries on significant authors along with works, themes, and other topics. The articles are written by scholars, librarians, and industry professionals with a deep knowledge of the genre and so provide a thorough understanding of the subject. An index provides easy access to information within the entries, and bibliographies at the end of each entry, a general bibliography, and a suggested romance reading list allow for further study of the genre.

Download or read book Whispers of Hope A Journey of Love Faith and Courage written by Wanda Tandy and published by Wanda Tandy . This book was released on 2024-03-30 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whispers of Hope: A Journey of Love, Faith, and Courage Where Love and Faith Collide Life can be a relentless tide, threatening to knock us down and steal our hope. In Whispers of Hope, Wanda Tandy offers a lifeline, sharing her own extraordinary story of resilience in the face of immense adversity. This is not just a memoir, it's a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit. Through Wanda's captivating narrative, you'll be whisked away on a journey where: Love's unwavering embrace becomes a source of strength in the darkest of times. Faith's unwavering presence offers solace and guidance on the path forward. The courage to rise above seemingly insurmountable obstacles ignites within you. Hope rekindles, inspiring you to find purpose and light even amidst hardship. Are you searching for a beacon in the storm, a whisper to rekindle your spirit? Whispers of Hope is your guiding star. Wanda Tandy's experience will touch your heart, renew your faith, and empower you to face your own challenges with courage and unwavering hope. Don't let life's whispers fade unheard. Open this book and discover the strength that lies dormant within you.

Download or read book Faith Hope and Love in the Kingdom of God written by Robert Hernan Cubillos and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2017-04-27 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We live in a world full of challenges. The three graces can almost be seen as motors for Christian life in today's world, but the words faith, hope, and love have so many everyday uses that their technical, theological meanings are, for many, difficult to appreciate. Modern life also leaves many yearning for authenticity and meaning. Many religions have answered that need by calling to mind the image of a path. Always profound progressions, religious paths tend to be motivated either by practices (the act of walking the path) or focal points. Christianity has a focal point, an object, and it sees the three graces as distinctively content filled. The heart of this book is about helping people find the Christian path and their intellectual, emotional, and spiritual balance--an equilibrium that is sustained by a strong personal faith, an enduring hope for the future, and genuine love that will withstand the worst of times. It contributes to the category of Christian literature that provides a pattern for Christian living without surrendering the intellect to the more popular side of this genre.

Download or read book Romance Fiction written by Kristin Ramsdell and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-03-02 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide that defines the literature and the outlines the best-selling genre of all time: romance fiction. More than 2,000 romances are published annually, making it difficult for fans and the librarians who advise them to keep pace with new titles, emerging authors, and constant evolution of this dynamic genre. Fortunately, romance expert and librarian Kristin Ramsdell provides a definitive guide to this fiction genre that serves as an indispensible resource for those interested in it—including fans searching for reading material—as well as for library staff, scholars, and romance writers themselves. This title updates the last edition of Romance Fiction: A Guide to the Genre, published in 1999.While the emphasis is on newer titles, many of the important older classics are retained, keeping the focus of the book on the entire genre, instead of only those titles published during the last decade. Specific changes include new chapters on linked and continuing romances, a new section on "Chick Lit" in the Contemporary Romance chapter, an expansion of coverage on the alternative reality subset. This is THE romance genre guide to have.

Download or read book Living Faith Hope and Love written by John Callaghan and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-07 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Autobiography that describes life in the U.S. during the years 1918 to 1958. O'Brien was a musically gifted Catholic and mother of 18 children.

Download or read book The Cupid Caper A Sweet Valentine s Story of Faith Love and Small Town Holidays written by Kristen Ethridge and published by Laurel Lock Publishing. This book was released on 2021-02-21 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sweet Holiday Romance Series -- USA Today Bestselling Contemporary Romance Author Sometimes you have to take Cupid's bow and arrow into your own hands... There's nothing English teacher Amanda Marsh won't do to see her students succeed--even if that means becoming a contestant in the school's annual Valentine's fundraiser. But when her class decides to throw another teacher into the mix, will The Cupid Caper mean that the teacher who can't get enough of sonnets and Shakespeare finally gets a happily-ever-after of her own? Throw in a school dance, a sheep dog who thinks he's human, and a group of students who want to get an "A" in matchmaking and you've got Cupid's bow and arrow poised to bring about some heartwarming fun. If you love quick, sweet escape romances filled with hope, heart, and happily-ever-after that will make you swoon and leave you with a smile, you'll love celebrating the holidays in the beachside small town of Port Provident. The Cupid Caper is the second novel in the Holiday Hearts Romance series, although all the books in the Port Provident world and this sweet romance series can be read as a standalone. This is a holiday romance book with a guaranteed happily-ever-after. Celebrate all year long with the Holiday Hearts Romance series! (Some books coming later in 2021) The Right Resolution The Cupid Caper Lucky in Love May I Have this Dance? First Kiss Fireworks Falling for Her First Love Thankful for Love Mission: Mistletoe Kisses KEYWORDS: holiday romance series, happily ever after, love books, love stories, romantic novels, small town romance, beach romance, enemies to lovers, guaranteed HEA, new beginnings, no cliffhangers, best beach reads, series books, Christian romance ebooks, beach romance series, sweet romance series, clean romance books, Texas romance, teacher romance heroine, teacher romance hero, Valentine's Day romance, Valentine's romance novel, small town romance friends to lovers, new romance book releases, best selling authors new releases, New Year's romance, sweet romantic comedy, romcom

Download or read book Conflict and Colonialism in 21st Century Romantic Historical Fiction written by Hsu-Ming Teo and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-06-13 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores how postmillennial Anglophone women writers use romantic narrativisations of history to explore, revise, repurpose and challenge the past in their novels, exposing the extent to which past societies were damaging to women by instead imagining alternative histories. The novelists discussed employ the generic conventions of romance to narrate their understanding of historical and contemporary injustice and to reflect upon women’s achievements and the price they paid for autonomy and a life of public purpose. The volume seeks, firstly, to discuss the work of revision or reparation being performed by romantic historical fiction and, secondly, to analyse how the past is being repurposed for use in the present. It contends that the discourses and genre of romance work to provide a reparative reading of the past, but there are limitations and entrenched problems in such readings.

Download or read book Book 1 the Romance written by David Pedri and published by Inspiring Voices. This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Romance is Book I of a trilogy, The Indivisible Light, in which this Christian author explains certain mysteries of Scripture, of life and love, of existence and eternity. David, the heroic patriot who defends America against invasion by one million men in Book II, meets the love of his life in The Romance. He fights wild animals, murderous conspirators, and the strong will of a beautiful woman and her father in order to win Angela’s affections. The treasure he pursues in the rugged, grizzly infested mountains of Wyoming is a king’s ransom that invites the prospector buried in everyone’s heart to adventure. Packed tight with raw action, sizzling romance and profound wisdom, the reader is fully engaged. The author conveys truths which define the reality we all live in and split the human race into two opposing factions. Readers who follow David and Angela to “the end of this world as you know it” will face demons on a mission to destroy the human race with confidence. Will you accompany them on this hair raising adventure and journey to the outer edge of human experience as a virtual combatant in the final battle? Every reader is presented the Sword of Truth and the Shield of Faith to be converted internally and ready externally for conflict with the enemy of souls, who is now ready to cast his net over the unwary of this world.

Download or read book Romance Fiction and American Culture written by William A. Gleason and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the 1970s, romance novels have surpassed all other genres in terms of popularity in the United States, accounting for half of all mass market paperbacks sold and driving the digital publishing revolution. Romance Fiction and American Culture brings together scholars from the humanities, social sciences, and publishing to explore American romance fiction from the late eighteenth to the early twenty-first century. Essays on interracial, inspirational, and LGBTQ romance attend to the diversity of the genre, while new areas of inquiry are suggested in contextual and interdisciplinary examinations of romance authorship, readership, and publishing history, of pleasure and respectability in African American romance fiction, and of the dynamic tension between the genre and second wave feminism. As it situates romance fiction among other instances of American love culture, from Civil War diaries to Bob Dylan’s Blood on the Tracks, Romance Fiction and American Culture confirms the complexity and enduring importance of this most contested of genres.