Download or read book It Started with a Crush written by Melissa McClone and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes a reader-favorite bonus story inside!: Win, lose-- or wed! / by Melissa McClone.
Download or read book It Started with a Crush written by Piper James and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-07-21 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I don't date my students' fathers. I don't date my students' fathers. I don't date... Sage I've loved teaching at Red River Elementary for the last six years, and I've had my fair share of single dads ask me out. But even though there's technically no rule against it, I've always declined. Things like that could get messy, especially in a small town where everyone knew everyone else's business. Enter Chase Perry-a single dad who was not only my best friend's brother-in-law, but father to my newest student. He was everything I found attractive in another human being-funny, kind, generous, an amazing father, and smoking hot. I found myself crushing, hard, but there was nothing I could do about it. Because if I let myself go there and people found out, it could ruin my reputation and call my ethics into question. It just wasn't worth it...was it? Chase I couldn't believe it when I got called in for a parent-teacher conference less than a week after my third grader started at his new school. Apparently, he had a crush on a classmate, and things got ugly when he tried to show her how he felt. But he wasn't the only one with a crush. I wanted Sage Barlow the moment I laid eyes on her. She was convinced any relationship between us would cause problems for her and Daniel. But I refused to give up. I could persuade her to date me in secret. What the good folks of Red River didn't know couldn't hurt them. Or us. Right? This is a standalone romance with lots of spice and snarky humor. It is book two in a series of standalones featuring four hot brothers finding love in a small town. HEA guaranteed!
Download or read book Crush written by Tracy Wolff and published by Entangled: Teen. This book was released on 2024-04-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Returning to Katmere Academy, Grace is haunted by fragments of days she has no recollection of living. She is struggling to understand who, or what, she really is. But just as she starts to feel safe again, Hudson is back with a vengeance. He insists there are secrets Grace doesn't know about, threatening to drive a wedge between her Jaxon. The Circle is caught in a power play and the Vampire Court is trying to drag Grace into their world. The only thing Hudson and Jaxon agree on is that leaving Katmere would mean her certain death. -- adapted from jacket.
Download or read book Tell Me Again How A Crush Should Feel written by Sara Farizan and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the heart of Judy Blume and wit of Alison Bechdel, Sara Farizan brings the authenticity and humour that distinguished her debut novel, If You Could Be Mine, to her second work of fiction for teens Leila has made it most of the way through high school without having a crush on anyone, which comes as something of a relief. Her Persian heritage makes her different enough; if word got out that Leila liked girls, life would be twice as hard. And what would her parents think? It’s bad enough she’s not even going to become a doctor. But when a sophisticated, beautiful new girl, Saskia, shows up, Leila starts to take risks she never dreamed of, especially when it looks as if the attraction between them is mutual. Struggling to sort out her growing feelings and Saskia’s confusing signals, Leila confides in her old friend, Lisa, and grows closer to Tomas, whose comments about his own sexuality are frank, funny, wise and sometimes painful. Gradually, Leila begins to see that almost all of her classmates are more complicated than they first appear to be, and many are keeping fascinating secrets of their own.
Download or read book It Started with a Crack written by Piper James and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-08-22 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I thought I had it all figured out. I had a great plan. A great job. A great life... Yeah. That didn't work out so well... Dakota I thought quitting my job as a bartender to focus on my new job as a realtor was a good choice. And for a few months, it was. But the success I was enjoying disappeared, and now I was broke and late on my rent...for the third month in a row. When I tried to get an extension on my rent payment, my sleazebag building manager tried to give me his extension instead. Gross. Luckily, my friends came to my rescue-I'd stay at the empty ranch they owned until it sold, and I earned the commission that would help me get back on my feet. I didn't want charity, but I also knew when to accept the help I so desperately needed. It was only for a few weeks, then I'd get my life back under control. Right? Noah With my brothers moving out and starting to put down roots in Red River, I felt like I was floundering. Living alone in this rental house was making me squirrelly, like I needed to make a change to get my life back on solid ground. Just when I'd decided to stay where I was until I found the perfect home, the floor fell out from beneath me-my lease was up and would not be renewed. I had to move out. The ranch home I owned with my brothers was the perfect solution-newly renovated, lots of space, and best of all, empty. At least, it was supposed to be. Imagine my surprise when a squatter cracked me over the head the minute I walked in. A beautiful, feisty squatter with whom I had some unfinished business... This was going to be so much fun. This is a standalone romance with lots of spice and snarky humor. It is book three in a series of standalones featuring four hot brothers finding love in a small town. HEA guaranteed!
Download or read book Covet written by Tracy Wolff and published by Entangled: Teen. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 943 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The instant #1 New York Times Bestselling Series I may have reached my breaking point. As if trying to graduate from a school for supernaturals isn’t stressful enough, my relationship status has gone from complicated to a straight-up dumpster fire. Oh, and the Bloodletter has decided to drop a bomb of epic proportions on us all... Then again, when has anything at Katmere Academy not been intense? And the hits just keep coming. Jaxon’s turned colder than an Alaskan winter. The Circle is splintered over my upcoming coronation. As if things couldn’t get worse, now there’s an arrest warrant for Hudson’s and my supposed crimes—which apparently means a lifetime prison sentence with a deadly unbreakable curse. Choices will have to be made...and I fear not everyone will survive. Don’t miss a single book in the series that spawned a phenomenon! The Crave series is best enjoyed in order: Crave Crush Covet Court Charm Cherish
Download or read book Crush written by Will Stockton and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The devotional, unrelenting, deviant Crush is a linguistic feast: the word is everything in Stockton's and Gilson's world, except when it isn't, except when it's time we "shoved // our jeans down and stepped / into the world." This is a sensual - perhaps a better word is bodily - collection, the scent of shit and frowsy hats and bleach and the boy who "always smelled / like cat litter" adding some much-needed filth to poetic longing - for what is longing, frankly, without the cleanup after? There are texts and subtexts and Facebook-stalks; there are at times startlingly tender moments, as in the poems about a brother's suicide and an uncle's AIDS-related decline. "I'm thinking of what any of us / can tolerate," the poets write in "Fall, Then Falling." I feel as if I need a shower after reading Crush; I can think of no higher praise. Randall Mann, author of Breakfast With Thom Gunn and Straight RazorThe louche candor of Crush, like Calamus before it, makes a ravishing case for poetry as queer theory. Smitingly smart, smartingly sexy, frank as nerve endings, and swoony as the first warm nights of Spring: these poems are as vividly compelling an account of erotic multiplicity as any I know. Michael Snediker, author of The Apartment of Tragic AppliancesIn Crush, a stunning collection of erotic poems and queer meditations delineating Stockton' and Gilson's mutual crushing on each other, but also all of the ways in which, sweetly and also sadly, affection ameliorates the anguishes that, despite our deepest devotions, are never constant, Stockton and Gilson write, In Aranye Fradenburg's words, Shakespeare's sonnets describe "the love you feel for inappropriate objects: for someone thirty years older, thirty years younger. The kind of love that makes a fool, a pervert, a stalker out of you." Let's start here, for much of this description applies to Petrarchan conventions as well. Let's start here, with this affective entrance into the poems and the impossibility of dispossessing the other's voice in the manufacture of one's own machine. Let's start here, with a vision of poems as indexes of crushes rendered inappropriate, unhealthy by some gradation of difference and level of intensity. With the question of what distinguishes a crush from love if both turn you into a different self.Under oak trees and sunlight, in coffee shops and locker rooms, steam rooms and seminar rooms, and in conversation with Milton, Shakespeare, Frank O'Hara, Narcissus, Allen Ginsberg, Jacques Derrida, Aranye Fradenburg, Mary Magdalene, Freud, Oscar Wilde, José Esteban Muñoz, Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick, Elton John, and Prince, among other poets, harlots, saints, and scholars, Stockton and Gilson explore the ways in which friendship, desire, falling, swerving, possession, holding, faggoting, falling, longing, poeming, and crushing open the self to queerly utopic, if also difficult, deflections - other, more improbable modes of being, as Foucault might have said.
Download or read book Katmere Academy An Insider s Guide written by Tracy Wolff and published by Entangled: Teen. This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get an exclusive peek inside the global sensation and international bestselling Crave series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Tracy Wolff—with new revelations and shocking secrets never before revealed! Always wanted to be a student at the boarding school with bite? The Katmere Academy Insider’s Guide will transport you. Explore everything Katmere has to offer and get lost within its walls with exclusive bonus content available for the very first time. Katmere Insiders will be able to dig deeper with full character bios—from Grace, the Vega brothers, Macy, and Flint to fan favorites like Eden, Remy, and even Byron. Get to know the staff, learn the history of some of the most unique and exciting traditions at Katmere, and discover which Court you would belong to. And, of course, enjoy numerous deleted scenes and outrageous outtakes from your favorite characters’ POVs, giving readers insights into Crave series lore not found anywhere else. Bonus features include a never-before-seen Q&A with Tracy Wolff, where she reveals insider information about the series fans won’t want to miss, as well as a brand-new novella from Hudson’s POV! Don’t miss a single book in the series that spawned a phenomenon! The Crave series is best enjoyed in order: Crave Crush Covet Court Charm Cherish
Download or read book Vampire Crush written by A. M. Robinson and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-12-28 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I swear, my life was always totally normal. Normal house, normal family, normal school. My looks are average, I don't have any superpowers, no one's showing up to tell me I'm a princess—you get the picture. But when my junior year started, something not normal happened. There were new kids at school . . . new kids with a wardrobe straight out of a 19th-century romance novel, and an inexplicable desire to stay at school until sundown. And on top of that, James Hallowell showed up. James, who stole my sandwiches in fourth grade and teased me mercilessly through middle school. James, who now seems to have the power to make my heart race any time he comes near. But something weird is going on. Because James rarely goes out during the day. And he seems stronger than your typical guy. And he knows the new kids, all of whom seem to be harboring some kind of deep secret. . . .
Download or read book YOU WERE MY CRUSH written by Durjoy Datta and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2013-09-15 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would you change yourself for the love of your life? Benoy zips around in a Bentley, lives alone in a palatial house and is every girl’s dream. To everyone in college he is a stud and a heartbreaker. But is he, really? What no one sees is his struggle to come to terms with his mother’s untimely death and his very strained relationship with his father. Then once again his world turns upside down when he sees the gorgeous Shaina. He instantly falls in love but she keeps pushing him away. What is stopping them from having their fairy-tale romance? What is Shaina hiding? It’s time Benoy learned his lesson about love and relationships . . .
Download or read book The Dating Charade written by Melissa Ferguson and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cassie is fed up with online dating, but just when she’s finally decided to give up, firefighter Jett Bentley takes her on an amazing first date. But when they both go home and find three children dropped in their laps—each—they independently decide to do the right and mature thing: hide the kids from each other while sorting it all out. What could go wrong? Cassie Everson is an expert at escaping bad first dates. And, after years of meeting, greeting, and running from the men who try to woo her, Cassie is almost ready to retire her hopes for a husband—and children—altogether. But fate has other plans, and Cassie’s online dating profile catches the eye of firefighter Jett Bentley. In Jett’s memory, Cassie Everson is the unreachable girl-of-legend from their high school days. Nervously, he messages her, setting off a chain of events that forces a reluctant Cassie back into the dating game. No one is more surprised than Cassie when her first date with Jett is a knockout—but when Cassie finds herself caring for three sisters in an emergency foster placement, she decides to hide them from Jett to avoid scaring him off. When Jett’s sister’s addiction issues land her three children at his home, he decides the last thing Cassie needs to know about is his family drama. Neither dares to tell the other about their unexpected and possibly permanent family members for fear of scaring away their potential soulmate, especially since they both listed "no kids” on their profiles! With six children between them and secrets mounting, can Cassie and Jett find a way forward? Melissa Ferguson’s warmhearted debut reminds us that love can come in very small packages—and that sometimes our best-laid plans aren’t nearly as rewarding and fun as the surprises that come our way. Praise for The Dating Charade: “Melissa Ferguson is a sparkling new voice in contemporary rom-com. Though her novel tackles meaningful struggles—social work, child abandonment, adoption—it’s also fresh, flirty, and laugh-out-loud funny. Ferguson is going to win fans with this one!”—Lauren Denton, bestselling author of The Hideaway and Glory Road “The Dating Charade will keep you smiling the entire read. Ferguson not only delights us with new love, with all its attendant mishaps and misunderstandings, but she takes us deeper in the hearts and minds of vulnerable children as Cassie and Jett work out their families—then their dating lives. An absolute treat!”—Katherine Reay, bestselling author of The Printed Letter Bookshop Stand-alone contemporary romance Full-length novel (76,000 words) Includes discussion questions for book clubs
Download or read book Crush written by SVETLANA CHMAKOVA and published by Yen Press LLC. This book was released on 2018-10-30 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the overwhelming success of AWKWARD and BRAVE, Svetlana Chmakova's award winning Berrybrook Middle School series continues with its next installment - CRUSH! Jorge seems to have it all together. He's big enough that nobody really messes with him, but he's also a genuinely sweet guy with a solid, reliable group of friends. The only time he ever really feels off his game is when he crosses paths with a certain girl... But when the group dynamic among the boys starts to shift, will Jorge be able to balance what his friends expect of him versus what he actually wants?
Download or read book Yes I Love You written by Roni Loren and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Absolutely unputdownable! Roni Loren is a new favorite."—COLLEEN HOOVER, #1 New York Times bestseller, for The One You Can't Forget New York Times and USA Today bestseller Roni Loren brings the heat in this complex story about a woman battling her anxiety, a man who seems far too good to be true, and a sizzling connection built over sweltering New Orleans nights. Everyone knows Miz Poppy, the vibrant reviewer whose commentary brightens the New Orleans nightlife. But no one knows Hollyn Tate, the real face behind the media star...or the anxiety that keeps her isolated. All her life, Hollyn's tried to hide her true self behind an online façade, but when her boss tells her she needs to reveal the truth to the world or lose her job, she's forced to rely on an unexpected source to help face her fears. Enter Jasper Deares: actor, improve star, and way, way out of her league. Hollyn thinks Jasper must be joking when he offers private lessons to help overcome her fears. Getting up on a stage? Hello, worst nightmare. But Jasper's infectious charm has her saying yes despite herself. They're only supposed to be playing a few improv games, but as the lessons run longer and the lines grow blurrier, Hollyn can't help but wonder if she's acting at all...or if a relationship with Jasper might help give her the confidence she needs to say yes to every imperfect part of herself. Readers Rave About Books By Roni Loren: "Phenomenal."—LORELEI JAMES, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author "Unforgettable."—KRISTEN CALLIHAN, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author "Unique, swoony, and lively."—SARINA BOWEN, USA Today bestselling author "Don't let this book get away!"—M. O'KEEFE, USA Today bestselling author "A must-read."—Publishers Weekly STARRED Review for The One You Fight For
Download or read book Summary of Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski written by QuickRead and published by QuickRead.com. This book was released on with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Come as You Are blends wit, science, and psychology to help you discover the beauty of sex. Many people feel lost or let down by their sex lives, but sex educator Emily Nagoski wants you to know that it doesn’t have to be confusing. Instead, she argues that sex in its true form is an art which can help you create a beautiful bond with your partner and learn more about yourself. By transcending social norms and relinquishing your inhibitions, Nagoski asserts that anyone can unlock new levels of pleasure. Do you want more free book summaries like this? Download our app for free at https://www.QuickRead.com/App and get access to hundreds of free book and audiobook summaries. DISCLAIMER: This book summary is meant as a preview and not a replacement for the original work. If you like this summary please consider purchasing the original book to get the full experience as the original author intended it to be. If you are the original author of any book on QuickRead and want us to remove it, please contact us at [email protected].
Download or read book Back to Serve written by Cesare U.S. Army and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-02 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Back to Serve is a fictional memoir about a soon-to-be-retired army captain, Nico Corretti, who after a career in the military is ready to begin his civilian life with his family. But first, he must out-process and then drive halfway across the country to get home, during which he has an improbable encounter with a Russian woman who informs him that his safety and his postservice stability may be in jeopardy. On the long drive home, he considers the plausibility of her claim and reflects on his past and future.Once home, he relishes the quality time with his family, which includes visiting his father in his hometown. But afterward, he discovers the limited employment opportunities in the slow recovery years after the Great Recession. He undergoes an extended unemployment period before anxiously and dutifully taking a government-contract position abroad, which turns out to be more perilous than he had originally been briefed. And the mysterious Russian woman he met may lead him to some of the answers he was searching for, as well as to some dangers and desires that he wasn't. Upon completion of his contract job in Europe, he enjoys a well-deserved respite at home. But it's short lived, as a swell of terrorist attacks against the United States require (or demand) more of his military service. Torn between being there for his family and his duty to his country, Captain Corretti is coldly reminded that the two actually are mutually inclusive. He's sent back to a familiar place, the Middle East, and in the process, he may be able to avenge the soldiers he had lost under his command. But he'll need to reach deeper within himself than he ever has before in order to succeed on the battlefield and in life.
Download or read book Love and Limerence written by Dorothy Tennov and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Crush written by Richard Siken and published by Yale Younger Poets. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection about obsession and love is the 99th volume of the Yale Series of Younger Poets Richard Siken's Crush, selected as the 2004 winner of the Yale Younger Poets prize, is a powerful collection of poems driven by obsession and love. Siken writes with ferocity, and his reader hurtles unstoppably with him. His poetry is confessional, gay, savage, and charged with violent eroticism. In the world of American poetry, Siken's voice is striking.
