Download or read book A Temporary Betrothal written by Dorothy Mack and published by Signet. This book was released on 1995 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accepting a marriage proposal from a man she loves, Belinda Melville joins in a ruse that will hide her intended's passion for Belinda's married cousin and is forced to choose between her heart and being in second place. Original.
Download or read book The Temporary Betrothal written by Lily George and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-09-04 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sophie Handley is a charming flirt--just like the fianc e who jilted Lieutenant Charles Cantrill after he was wounded at Waterloo. Yet her assistance in helping veterans is proving invaluable. And when she offers to feign a courtship to appease his family, he finds their arrangement curiously appealing.... Sophie has been groomed from birth for a life of easy comfort. Then financial ruin obliges her to reevaluate all her plans and dreams. Helping veterans and their wives helps her see what's truly important--and gives her the chance to enjoy the lieutenant's very appealing company. Somehow Sophie must help his embittered heart to see she's found her permanent place--by his side, and in his arms.
Download or read book The Temporary Betrothal written by Lily George and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sophie Handley is a charming flirt—just like the fiancée who jilted Lieutenant Charles Cantrill after he was wounded at Waterloo. Yet her assistance in helping veterans is proving invaluable. And when she offers to feign a courtship to appease his family, he finds their arrangement curiously appealing…. Sophie has been groomed from birth for a life of easy comfort. Then financial ruin obliges her to reevaluate all her plans and dreams. Helping veterans and their wives helps her see what's truly important—and gives her the chance to enjoy the lieutenant's very appealing company. Somehow Sophie must help his embittered heart to see she's found her permanent place—by his side, and in his arms.
Download or read book The Temporary Bride written by Jennifer Klinec and published by Twelve. This book was released on 2017-02-14 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of Reading Lolita in Tehran, a true story of forbidden love set against the rich cultural and political backdrop of modern-day Iran. Jennifer Klinec is fearless. In her thirties, she abandons her bland corporate job to launch a cooking school from her London apartment and travel the world in search of delicious recipes and obscure culinary traditions. Her journey takes her to Iran, where she seeks out a local woman to learn the secrets of Persian cuisine. Vahid is suspicious of the strange foreigner who turns up in his mother's kitchen. Unused to such a bold and independent woman, he is frustrated to find himself, the prized only son of the house, largely ignored for the first time. But when the two are thrown together on an unexpected adventure, they discover a mutual attraction that draws them irresistibly toward each other--but also pits them against harsh Iranian laws and customs, which soon threaten to tear the unlikely lovers apart. Getting under the skin of one of the most complex and fascinating nations on earth, THE TEMPORARY BRIDE is a soaring, intricately woven story of being loved, being fed, and struggling to belong. *Includes Reading Group Guide*
Download or read book A Temporary Marriage written by Summer Dowell and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-21 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Kylee, will you marry me?" If she hadn't still been breathing, she would've checked for a pulse. "M-marry you?" "Not for real, of course!" Struggling graphic designer Kylee Morgan would do just about anything to help Ryan Hudson, her very attractive friend she's been harboring feelings for. But, marry him? That might be taking things a little too far even for her. Ryan is on the cusp of success with his new product line when things come to a crashing halt. He needs cash fast and his grandparent's trust fund is the perfect solution. However, there's one small requirement to get the money, he has to be married. Will Kylee and Ryan play a convincing married couple? Or will things fall apart when Ryan's family gets involved? Don't miss A Temporary Marriage, the first of The Fake Love series by Summer Dowell. If you like fake relationships and swoon worthy moments, than this clean romantic comedy will have you turning pages! 5 STARS "Loved this one so much!" 5 STARS "I was laughing out loud!" 5 STARS "So sweet and funny!"
Download or read book The Bird and The Fish Memoir of a Temporary Marriage written by Miriam Valmont and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-07-25 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Afshin, a captivating Iranian graduate student, rents a room in Miriam Valmont's home. Landlady and tenant share an immediate and fast-growing attraction, despite the fact that Miriam is twice Afshin's age. When Afshin proposes a temporary Islamic marriage, Miriam readily agrees, driven by desire and curiosity. What shocks her, though, is the role Afshin invites her to play at the end of the marriage so that he, as a Muslim, can continue to express affection. The Bird and the Fish is the story of two people with radically different lives who find a way to honor a passionate love.
Download or read book Law of Desire written by Shahla Haeri and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an Iranian Muslim woman and a granddaughter of a well-known ayatollah, Shahla Haeri was accepted into the communities where she conducted her fieldwork on mut'a, temporary marriage. Mut'a is legally sanctioned among the Twelver Shi'ites who live predominantly in Iran. Drawing on rich interviews that would have been denied a Western anthropologist, the author describes the concept of a temporary-marriage contract, in which a man and an unmarried woman (virgin, widow, or divorcee) decide how long they want to stay married to each other (from one hour to ninety-nine years) and how much money is to be given to the temporary wife. Since the Iranian revolution of 1979, the regime has conduction an intensive campaign to revitalize this form of marriage, and Shi'i ulama (religious scholars) support it as positive, self-affirming, and cognizant of human needs. Challenged by secularly educated urban Iranian women, and men and by the West, the ulama have been called upon to address themselves to the implications of this custom for modern Iranian society, to respond to the changes that mut'a is legally equivalent to hire or lease, that it is abusive of women, and that it is in fact legalized prostitution. Law if Desire thus makes available previously untapped and undocumented data about an institution in which sexuality, morality, religious rules, secular laws, and cultural practices converge. This important work will be of interest to cultural anthropologist, religious scholars, scholars of the Middle East, and lawyers as well as to those interested in the role of women in Islamic society.
Download or read book The Billionaire s Temporary Marriage written by Tamie Dearen and published by Tamie Dearen. This book was released on with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a stranger with a lime-green mechanical hand drenches her in coffee, the last thing Brooke expects is a marriage proposal from a famous hot billionaire. A marriage of convenience… so tempting. Brooke Ponzio can’t argue against Cole’s flawless logic. The divorce settlement will solve all the money-troubles for Brooke and her unborn child. If only Cole wasn’t so mouth-wateringly delicious. Should she risk having her heart broken again? Cole Miller refuses to fall in love. Not ever! That’s why he chose Brooke to get him out of his ill-advised contract. All she wants is sole custody of her baby, so when the time comes, she'll give him a stress-free divorce. Sure, they'll have to make the marriage look real to their parents and the rest of the world. And they'll need to forget all about that sizzling kiss they shared. Should be simple. What could possibly go wrong? Soon, their magnetic draw has them both battling to maintain their willpower. But Brooke slowly falls in love with the man who treats her better than any man ever has, while Cole’s attraction is purely physical. Or at least that’s what he tells himself. How will Brooke handle her sleazy ex-husband when he tries to cash in on her fame? What happens when Cole can’t protect Brooke from his crazed fans? Will he admit his feelings before it’s too late? You'll love this inspirational romance from USA Today Bestselling Author, Tamie Dearen, where these men prove their romantic possibilities are "limitless," despite their disabilities. Grab your copy now! Note from Author: The Limitless Series is numbered in the order the books were written and published. These stories are standalone and can be read in any order, but here is a chronological listing for your best reading experience. Limitless Series Chronological Order Book 7 - The Billionaire's Fortunate Blizzard (Liam and Carly) Book 1 - The Billionaire's Secret Marriage (Bran and Steph) Book 2 - The Billionaire's Reckless Marriage (Finn and Laurie) Book 3 - The Billionaire's Temporary Marriage (Cole and Brooke) Book 5 - The Billionaire's Bodyguard (Mack and Mariah) Book 4 - The Billionaire's Alternate Marriage (Jarrett and Rylie) Book 6 - The Billionaire's Practice Kiss (Logan and Ellery)
Download or read book The Betrothed written by Alessandro Manzoni and published by Random House. This book was released on 2024-09-03 with total page 705 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Italy’s greatest novel and a masterpiece of world literature, The Betrothed chronicles the unforgettable romance of Renzo and Lucia, who endure tyranny, war, famine, and plague to be together. Published in 1827 but set two centuries earlier, against the tumultuous backdrop of seventeenth-century Lombardy during the Thirty Years’ War, The Betrothed is the story of two peasant lovers who want nothing more than to marry. Their region of northern Italy is under Spanish occupation, and when the vicious Spaniard Don Rodrigo blocks their union in an attempt to take Lucia for himself, the couple must struggle to persevere against his plots—which include false charges against Renzo and the kidnapping of Lucia by a robber baron called the Unnamed—while beset by the hazards of war, bread riots, and a terrifying outbreak of bubonic plague. First and foremost a love story, the novel also weaves issues of faith, justice, power, and truth into a sweeping epic in the tradition of Ivanhoe, Les Misérables, and War and Peace. Groundbreakingly populist in its day and hugely influential to succeeding generations, Alessandro Manzoni’s masterwork has long been considered one of Italy’s national treasures. Translated by Archibald Colquhoun
Download or read book Temporary Wife Temptation Mills Boon Desire The Heirs of Hansol Book 1 written by Jayci Lee and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2020-01-09 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Their marriage is only for appearances... If their hearts don’t betray them
Download or read book Temporary Marriage written by Kay Thorpe and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Counterfeit Betrothal The Notorious Rake written by Mary Balogh and published by Dell. This book was released on 2013-04-30 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Mary Balogh presents two of her classic Regency-era romances—seductive tales of ladies who are running away from love . . . and rogues who enjoy the chase. A COUNTERFEIT BETROTHAL Lady Sophia Bryant has no intention of marrying anytime soon. Her one desire is to reunite her parents, who have been estranged for fourteen years. Surely, if she happens to announce her betrothal—even a false one—they will be forced to see each other. Devilishly handsome Lord Francis Sutton seems perfect for such deceit, always agreeable to games of passion in which he has nothing to lose. The trap is set—if only Lady Sophia can keep her foolish heart from falling prey to her brilliant snares. THE NOTORIOUS RAKE Lord Edmund Waite is everything that Lady Mary Gregg despises: lewd, lascivious, mocking—the most incorrigible and successful rogue around. A bluestocking like her would never tempt a man whose taste runs to pretty playthings—so Mary is startled to find herself the object of Lord Edmund’s desires. Even more surprising is her reaction to his shocking advances. She may be a lady, but this man knows so well how to make her feel like a woman. Includes excerpts of The Proposal and The Arrangement by Mary Balogh
Download or read book The Billionaire s Temporary Marriage written by MacKenzie Stowe and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-03-21 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I only needed her to be with me for a year, but how do I convince her to stay? Cole: No one knows me better than Faith. When I'm in the biggest fight of my life. She is the only one I think to turn to. It was only supposed to be temporary. I never imagined I would fall in love with her. Or want to make her mine. Faith: Whatever Cole asks of me I will do. When he asks me to marry him, I can't say no. Despite the fact that I'm in love with him. And I know he'll never love me. He says it will only be for a year. But how to I convince him to make it forever? The Billionaire's Temporary Marriage, is a billionaire friend to lovers fake romance with plenty of heat with a guaranteed HEA and no cliffhangers!
Download or read book Mystique written by Amanda Quick and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2009-12-23 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tantalizing tale of a legendary knight and a headstrong lady whose daring quest for a mysterious crystal will draw them into a whirlwind of treachery–and desire. When the fearsome knight called Hugh the Relentless swept into Lingwood Manor like a storm, everyone cowered–except Lady Alice. Sharp-tongued and unrepentant, the flame haired beauty believed Sir Hugh was not someone to dread but the answer to her dreams. She knew he had come for the dazzling green crystal, knew he would be displeased to find that it was no longer in her possession. Yet Alice had a proposition for the dark and forbidding knight: In return for a dowry that would free Alice and her brother from their uncle's grasp, she would lend her powers of detection to his warrior's skills and together they would recover his treasured stone. But even as Hugh accepted her terms, he added a condition of his own: Lady Alice must agree to a temporary betrothal–one that would soon draw her deep into Hugh's great stone fortress, and into a battle that could threaten their lives...and their only chance at love.
Download or read book Foolish Games written by Tracy Solheim and published by Sun Home Productions. This book was released on 2018-09-01 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fans of Pippa Grant, Lisa Lang Blakely, and Amy Daws will enjoy this secret baby sports romance by USA Today best-selling author, Tracy Solheim A Hail Mary play for the heart. Bridal designer, Julianne Marchione knows better than to lose her head at a client’s wedding. But, much to her embarrassment, a mix of migraine medication and a smoking hot football player lead to a steamy one-night stand resulting in a surprise pregnancy. Julianne has every intention of leaving her NFL hookup far in the past until her son, Owen, is born with a life-threatening blood disorder that requires a transfusion—and Julianne is not a match. Will “William the Conqueror” Connelly grew up tough shouldering the stigma of being a bastard child born on the wrong side of the tracks He refuses to let any child face the same discrimination. When he finds out about Owen, he’s furious that Julianne kept his son a secret. But when he sees her again at the hospital, he realizes that his feelings for her go far beyond anger. Will insists that Owen recuperate at his home in North Carolina, and he’s adamant that Julianne become his wife—even if it’s only a temporary marriage in name only. But will their simmering attraction ever lead to a real connection? Or are they just playing foolish games? This secret baby, marriage of convenience sports romance has a satisfying HEA and can be read as a standalone.
Download or read book Xeni A Marriage of Inconvenience written by Rebekah Weatherspoon and published by Loose Ends. This book was released on 2019-10-04 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She just wanted to claim her inheritance. What she got was a husband... Xeni Everly-Wilkins has ten days to clean out her recently departed aunt's massive colonial in Upstate New York. With the feud between her mom and her sisters still raging even in death, she knows this will be no easy task, but when the will is read Xeni quickly discovers the decades old drama between the former R&B singers is just the tip of the iceberg. The Secrets, lies, and a crap ton of cash spilled on her lawyer's conference room table all come with terms and conditions. Xeni must marry before she can claim the estate that will set her up for life and her aunt has just the groom in mind. The ruggedly handsome and deliciously thicc Scotsman who showed up at her aunt's memorial, bagpipes at the ready. When his dear friend and mentor Sable Everly passed away, Mason McInroy knew she would leave a sizable hole in his heart. He never imagined she'd leave him more than enough money to settle the debt that's keeping him from returning home to Scotland. He also never imagined that Sable would use her dying breaths to play match-maker, trapping Mason and her beautiful niece in a marriage scheme that comes with more complications than either of them need. With no choice but to say I do, the unlikely pair try to make the best of a messy situation. They had no plans to actually fall in love.
Download or read book Temporary Engagement written by Jessica Hart and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nine–to–five fiancé Bubbly Flora Mason had had plans to temp and travel her plans had not included being engaged to her sexy boss, Matt Davenport! But Flora had needed to save face with an ex–boyfriend and Matt had needed a temporary fiancé e. So what if they were worlds apart? It was only going to be for two nights. But two nights turned into three, then four and Flora soon realized that it wasn't just a temporary engagement she wanted, but a job for life! Marrying the Boss From boardroom to bride and groom!
