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Losing My Virginity and other dumb ideas
by Madhuri BanerjeeKaveri, the protagonist of the novel, is a 29-year-old, who is soon turning 30. She is a single woman who is in search of her true love that has eluded her thus far. She is an interpreter by profession and has mastered seven languages. She has read many books on men and how to land a date, yet she struggles to find a perfect partner. Her friend Aditi, who is quite experienced in terms of love and relationships, offers to help her by arranging dates for Kaveri. After a slew of unsuccessful dates, she does finally end up in a relationship, which is kind of ephemeral with the man, but true and eternal with her own self. The plot of the novel progressively moves from Kaveri being a lonely 30-year-old single woman, who is going through the roller coaster ride of a romantic relationship, to her discovering her own individuality.
Losing Sight
by Tati RichardsonWhat if a mysterious pair of glasses helped you to see life—and love—clearly?Sports reporter Tanika &“Nikki&” Ryan is at the top of her game until she isn&’t. Squinting at the teleprompter and flubbing lines, she loses her coveted Thursday Night football spot to a younger, less qualified woman—and that&’s only the start of her troubles. After her impaired sight leads to an accident nearly costing her life, Tanika finds herself in the office of handsome widowed optometrist Gideon Miles. There, mysterious circumstances lead Tanika to an enchanted pair of glasses, changing her world—and Gideon&’s—forever. With help from her &“boss chick village&” and a bit of magic, Tanika finally learns to see the love that&’s right in front of her eyes. In this high-heat and hilarious rom-com that harkens to the golden age of Black romance, celebrated novelist Tati Richardson proves life is sweeter after age forty, and gives readers of all ages a reason to believe in second chances.
Losing Streak
by Kristine WyllysHappiness doesn't come without a price. Rosemary Young knows the Lane. It's where she grew up, raising a brother barely younger than she was. It's where she served drinks, wearing a gaudy uniform in a low-lit bar to support her mama. It's where she fell for a boy from the wrong side of the tracks. Brandon Williams might've had a taste for gambling and been headed nowhere fast, but something about him made her almost forget every promise she ever made.These days when Rosie walks the Lane, it's on the orders of the man who owns it. The man who owns her-Joshua King. A bet gone wrong ties her to him, serving as the collateral Brandon didn't have. For Brandon the guilt is a white-hot brand, but Rosie can't bring herself to regret it completely. The safety of those she loves is worth the sacrifice.Now King's called Brandon back to town early and given Rosie one last job to do before they're free. Nothing-not even King-will keep Brandon from Rosie, not after three years of simply existing without her. And before it's all over, everything that had been done in darkness will come to light and nothing in their lives will ever be the same again.67,000 words
Losing Time (Year 3 - The Nightshade Guild: Broken Time #6)
by Jennifer WedmoreThe Nightshade Guild: Chapter Three - The year the Guild was lost in time. Just moments after celebrating their victory over Sydrith, Morwen and Fauxon find themselves hurtled through time and stranded in 1968. With no idea how to return home, they must navigate a foreign world that threatens to swallow them whole. Meanwhile, a desperate astral projection from Princess Ameria warns them of a dire outcome - if they don't return soon, their own world will be destroyed. As they try to piece together the mystery of their predicament, they encounter new allies and enemies, all while time continues to tick away. Can they find a way back to their own time before it's too late, or will they be trapped in the past forever? Losing Time is Book 6 of The Nightshade Guild Chapter Three. The reading order for this chapter is: Rocking Time by Lia Davis and Kerry Adrienne Defying Time by Mandy Rosko Illuminating Time by Renee Hewett Dueling Time by Sheri Lyn Darkest Time by Cherron Riser Losing Time by Jennifer Wedmore Time After Time by Louisa Bacio Swing Time by Cassidy K. O'Connor Time Maverick by Gracen Miller Crucible Time by Landra Graf Restoring Time by Lia Davis and Kerry Adrienne The Mages of the Guild encourage you to read Chapter One and Two which should be read in this order: Chapter One Mated to a Mage by Cassidy K. O'Connor Mage you Blink by Gracen Miller Mage you Look by Abigail Kade Shadow Mage by Lia Davis Mage Crafted by Cherron Riser Mage of Misfortune by Lily Winter Mage in Hell by Sheri Lyn Sunny Mage by Jessica Ripley Half-Blood Mage by Landra Graf Sea Mage by Louisa Bacio You Mage Me by Jennifer Wedmore Midwinter Mage by Kerry Adrienne Mage to Disobey by Mandy Rosko Chapter Two Magic Mishap by Lily Winter Magic Confined by Mandy Rosko Magic Clouded by Renee Hewett Magic Mayhem by Louisa Bacio Magic Mourning by Cherron Riser Magic Flawed by Jennifer Wedmore Magic Deadfall by Gracen Miller Magic Exposed by Lia Davis Magic Reflected by Sheri Lyn Magic Masque by Kerry Adrienne Magic Malfunction by Abigail Kade Magic Burned by Cassidy K. O'Connor
Losing You
by Susan LewisLauren Scott is bright, talented and beautiful. At eighteen, she is the most precious gift in the world to her mother, and has a dazzling career ahead of her. Oliver Lomax is a young man full of promise, despite the shadow his own, deeply troubled, mother casts over him. Then one fateful night, Oliver makes a decision that tears their worlds apart. Until then, Lauren and Oliver had never met, but now they become so closely bound together that their families are forced to confront truths they hoped they'd never have to face, secrets they'd never even imagined...
Losing the Field: Until Friday Night; Under The Lights; After The Game; Losing The Field (Field Party #4)
by Abbi GlinesThe fourth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Field Party series - a southern soap opera with football, cute boys and pick-up trucks - from USA TODAY bestselling author Abbi Glines.Tallulah Liddell had been defined by her appearance for as long as she could remember. Overweight and insecure, she preferred to fly under the radar, draw as little attention to herself so no one can hurt her. The only boy who did seem to ever notice her was her longtime crush, Nash Lee. But when he laughs at a joke aimed at Tallulah the summer before their senior year, Tallulah’s love dissipates, and she becomes determined to lose weight, to no longer be an object of her classmates’ - and especially Nash’s - ridicule.Nash Lee has it all - he’s the star running back of Lawton’s football team, being scouted by division one colleges, and on track to have a carefree senior year. But when an accident leaves him with a permanent limp, all of Nash’s present and future plans are destroyed, leaving him bitter, angry, and unrecognizable from the person he used to be. Facing a new school year with her new body, Tallulah is out to seek revenge on Nash’s cruelty. All does not go according to plan, though, and Tallulah and Nash unexpectedly find themselves falling for each other. But with all the pain resting in each of their hearts, can their love survive?
Losing the Moon
by Patti Callahan HenryIN PATTI CALLAHAN HENRY'S VIBRANT NEW NOVEL, A WIFE AND MOTHER DISCOVERS THAT ALTHOUGH LIFE HAS LED HER IN JOYOUS NEW DIRECTIONS, SHE STILL SECRETLY CHERISHES MEMORIES OF HER VERY FIRST LOVE ... Like most mothers, Amy Reynolds has anticipated the moment when her son brings home his first serious girlfriend. But when he does, she's shocked to meet the girl's father. He is none other than Nick Lowry--the college boyfriend who captivated her heart and soul and then, without a word of explanation or warning, disappeared. She still remembers what she felt for Nick ... and she still wonders what took him away from her. Life has been good to Amy. Her marriage is satisfying, her teenage children thriving. She loves her beautifully restored home and her work teaching at the local college. She has long since buried her memories of Nick. But now that he is back in her life, she can't help recalling the beach where they walked and kissed and pledged their destinies together some twenty years ago. She can't help missing the young woman she was then, full of passion and promise. And she can't help being tempted by the life she might have lived ... might still live--even though making that choice would betray all she holds dear.
Losing to Win
by Michele GrantThe small town of Belle Haven, Louisiana, is still struggling with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf oil spill, and its residents will do whatever it takes to get it back on its feet. So when local English teacher Carissa Melody Wayne is asked to appear on the weight-loss reality show Losing to Win, she agrees. She doesn't realize that others from her past will be joining her, including her high school nemesis, an acquaintance who's been nursing a long-time crush on her--and most shocking of all, Carissa's ex-fiancé, former NFL star Malachi Knight. As Carissa's group is split into pairs to compete in a series of challenges, she finds herself at the mercy of the chaotic Hollywood crew and cast members, and her own unfinished business. Soon enough, she discovers that her biggest challenge will be deciding what's really important to her, what she's willing to do to win--and how to do it with cameras following her 24/7...
Losing to Win
by Michele Grant"Grant entices, captivates, and mesmerizes." --RT Book ReviewsThe small town of Belle Haven, Louisiana, is still struggling with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf oil spill, and its residents will do whatever it takes to get it back on its feet. So when local English teacher Carissa Melody Wayne is asked to appear on the weight-loss reality show Losing to Win, she agrees. She doesn't realize that others from her past will be joining her, including her high school nemesis, an acquaintance who's been nursing a long-time crush on her--and most shocking of all, Carissa's ex-fiancé, former NFL star Malachi Knight. As Carissa's group is split into pairs to compete in a series of challenges, she finds herself at the mercy of the chaotic Hollywood crew and cast members, and her own unfinished business. Soon enough, she discovers that her biggest challenge will be deciding what's really important to her, what she's willing to do to win--and how to do it with cameras following her 24/7...
Loss of Heart
by Evan GilbertDaryl Maven and Adam Rossi are comfortable in their relationship, but they can't agree on whether to marry. Daryl, a law student who teaches college English part-time, wants to wait until gay marriage is recognized in their home state. Adam, also a student, doesn't want to wait for any reason before making that ultimate commitment. Everything changes when Daryl is brutally assaulted. Withdrawn and paranoid, he becomes so fixated on finding his attacker that his obsession threatens his bond with Adam. Adam's commitment will truly be tested as he endeavors to support Daryl, but unless Daryl heals his emotional wounds, their relationship--marriage or not--can't survive.
Losses and Gains: Reflections on a Life with a Foreword by Paolo Coelho
by Lya Fett LuftIn her bestselling book Losses and Gains, Lya Luft draws on her own experiences of loss and gain in marriage and family to address the universal themes of childhood, love and maturity. She portrays love as the common thread through all phases of life. As children, the unconditional love we receive from our parents determines our expectations for all the other forms of love we experience later. And as adults, she argues, the complex task of loving another depends, initially, on self-love and self-esteem. Luft's ardent reflections on existence and the human spirit are a powerful reminder to us all: we have lost everything only when we believe we deserve less than everything still to be gained.
Lost
by Laura K. CurtisTara Jean Dobbs was a Texas police officer until her friend Lucy Caldwell almost died on her watch. She's since left the force, left Dobbs Hollow, and vowed to never let a loved one down again. So when her best friend Andrea joins a seemingly harmless spiritual cult--only to disappear without a trace--Tara decides to find out what happened by becoming one of the Chosen herself. Five months later, no one's heard from Tara, and FBI Agent Jacob Nolan is going after her. Taking a false identity, Jacob finds it surprisingly easy to play the part of Tara's boyfriend. But as they uncover the inner workings of the Chosen, they realize how much danger they're in. Because Andrea isn't the first follower to conveniently disappear--and they may be next. Praise for TWISTED: "Sexy small town suspense, with finely drawn characters that will tug at your heart and keep you up at night turning pages." -Bestselling author Dee Davis Laura K. Curtis has always done everything backwards. As a child, she was extremely serious, so now that she's chronologically an adult, she feels perfectly justified in acting the fool. She started teaching at age fifteen, then decided to go back to school herself at thirty. And she wrote her first book in first grade. It was released in (notebook) paperback to rave reviews and she's been trying to achieve the same level of acclaim ever since. She lives in Westchester County, NY with her husband and a pack of wild Irish Terriers, which has taught her how easily love can coexist with the desire to kill.
Lost & Found
by Jane SigaloffHer diary had never let her down, never told her it was too busy, never not been there for her. Unlike men!Now the unthinkable had happened....For high-flying London lawyer (and self-confessed control freak) Sam Washington, accidentally leaving her diary in a New York hotel room is a fate worse than death! Tormented by the idea of a stranger reading her innermost thoughts, she knows there's also a secret in her little black book that, in the wrong hands, would devastate her best friend and cause a tabloid sensation....Alarm bells start ringing when TV producer Ben Fisher turns up on her doorstep-fresh off the plane from New York...and desperately seeking Sam. They're complete strangers, yet he seems to know more than a little about her: Has he found her diary? Has he read it? Sam resolves to find out by getting closer to Ben-who seems happy to oblige! Only, is his mind on kissing...or just telling?
Lost & Found Love (Mountain Meadow Homecomings #2)
by Laura BrowningA haven in his arms….Welcome to Mountain Meadow, Virginia, where homecomings lead to happily ever after… Tabitha MacVie has come to Mountain Meadow to meet the sister she never knew, and find the family she longs for. What she discovers is a close-knit community determined to close ranks against the new art teacher, especially once she catches the eye of the town’s most eligible bachelor. Tabby tries hard to keep Joe Taylor at a distance. But staying away from the handsome preacher isn’t easy once he opens his arms to her…. Tabby is the answer to Joe’s prayers. Too bad the spirited beauty believes she doesn’t belong in Mountain Meadow—or with him. Still, Joe can’t resist offering her shelter against the local gossips, or giving her a strong shoulder to lean on when her family hopes are dashed. And when Tabby’s life is suddenly on the line, Joe will do anything to save the woman who stole his heart.
Lost & Found: A Memoir
by Kathryn SchulzAn enduring account of joy and sorrow from one of the great writers of our time, The New Yorker&’s Kathryn Schulz, winner of the Pulitzer Prize&“Our lives do indeed deserve and reward the kind of honest, gentle, brilliant scrutiny Schulz brings to bear on her own life. The book is profound and beautiful.&”—Marilynne Robinson, author of Housekeeping and GileadONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2022—Oprah Daily, The Washington Post, Vogue, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Esquire, Chicago Review of Books, Town & Country, Electric Lit, The Rumpus, Lit HubEighteen months before Kathryn Schulz&’s beloved father died, she met the woman she would marry. In Lost & Found, she weaves the stories of those relationships into a brilliant exploration of how all our lives are shaped by loss and discovery—from the maddening disappearance of everyday objects to the sweeping devastations of war, pandemic, and natural disaster; from finding new planets to falling in love.Three very different American families form the heart of Lost & Found: the one that made Schulz&’s father, a charming, brilliant, absentminded Jewish refugee; the one that made her partner, an equally brilliant farmer&’s daughter and devout Christian; and the one she herself makes through marriage. But Schulz is also attentive to other, more universal kinds of conjunction: how private happiness can coexist with global catastrophe, how we get irritated with those we adore, how love and loss are themselves unavoidably inseparable. The resulting book is part memoir, part guidebook to living in a world that is simultaneously full of wonder and joy and wretchedness and suffering—a world that always demands both our gratitude and our grief.A staff writer at The New Yorker and winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Kathryn Schulz writes with curiosity, tenderness, erudition, and wit about our finite yet infinitely complicated lives. Crafted with the emotional clarity of C. S. Lewis and the intellectual force of Susan Sontag, Lost & Found is an uncommon book about common experiences.
Lost (House of Night Other World #2)
by Kristin Cast P. C. Cast<p>The moment Other Kevin returns to his world trouble begins. Thankfully, he finds friends and allies-some expected, some unexpected-and soon discovers he, like his sister, can wield Old Magick. But without a mentor to help him, will Kevin be tempted to embrace Darkness? <p>In <i>Lost</i>, we follow Zoey, Stevie Rae, and Rephaim to an alternative version of the House of Night, where dangers take the form of friends, and allies are found in the strangest places.</p>
Lost Along the Way (Tales of the Curious Cookbook #3)
by Marie SextonA Tale of the Curious CookbookThree months after losing his parents in a car crash, Denver weatherman Daniel Whitaker returns to Laramie, Wyoming. It's bad enough dealing with the death of his parents and his failing relationship of fifteen years, but when he finds his childhood home full of clutter, Daniel is at a loss. He enlists Landon, his parents' sexy neighbor, to help him sort through the mess. Landon Kushner is a study in contradictions. He builds wind sculptures out of scrap metal and loves the outdoors, but he also rides a mint-green Vespa and has an affinity for knitting and fortune-telling. He's been friends with Daniel's parents for years, and he's more than willing to lend a hand. Their plan is simple: clean the house so Daniel can sell it and get back to his life in Denver. But when a strange cookbook comes into Landon's possession, Daniel begins to realize that the universe - and Granny B - may have other plans.
Lost Along the Way: A Novel
by Erin DuffyA fresh, funny, and insightful novel about what it really means to be “friends forever” from the acclaimed author of Bond Girl and On the Rocks.All through childhood and adolescence, Jane, Cara, and Meg swore their friendship would stand the test of time. Nothing would come between them, they pledged. But once they hit their twenties, life got more complicated and the BFFs began to grow distant. When Jane eloped with her slick, wealthy new boyfriend and didn’t invite her oldest friends to the ceremony, the small cracks and fissures in their once rock-solid relationship became a chasm that tore them apart.Ten years later, when her husband is arrested and publically shamed for defrauding his clients, Jane realizes her life among the one percent was a sham. Penniless and desperate, deserted by the high-society crowd who turn their surgically perfected noses up at her, she comes crawling back to her childhood friends seeking forgiveness. But Cara and Meg have troubles of their own. One of them is trapped in a bad marriage with an abusive husband, while the other can't have the one thing she desperately wants: a baby. Yet as much as they’d love to see Jane get her long overdue comeuppance, Cara and Meg won’t abandon their old friend in her time of need.The story of three friends who find themselves on a laugh-out-loud life adventure, Lost Along the Way illuminates the moments that make us, the betrayals that break us, and the power of love that helps us forgive even the most painful hurts.
Lost And Found In New York
by Anna BurtonIn mezzo a menzogne e intrighi, una faida tra due famiglie mafiose di New York e una coppia che non potrebbe essere più vibrante. Ally ha dovuto nascondersi dopo l'omicidio della sua famiglia. Si è lasciata tutto alle spalle e non si aspettava certo di rivedere l’amore della sua vita. Quando il famoso chitarrista John la ritrova dopo anni di ricerche e si rifiuta di lasciarla andare di nuovo, Ally combatte disperatamente contro i propri sentimenti mai sopiti. Ma John non è l’unico a cercarla: improvvisamente il passato è proprio davanti a loro… “Guscio duro e cuore ancora più duro. Come ha potuto essere così stupido da credere in un lieto fine nella sua vita?” Un romanzo per coloro che credono che il vero amore abbia il potere di superare ogni ostacolo.
Lost But Not Forgotten
by Roz Denny FoxOur Beloved Katie11-18-00Finding a silver urn by the side of a country road-you'd call that unusual, wouldn't you? Ex-cop Mitch Valetti certainly does.He knows this has to be a precious object, the memory of a life, and Mitch is determined to find the person who lost it.Unbeknownst to him, the person in question is a woman going by the name of Gillian Stevens. She's new to Desert City, Arizona, and when he meets her, he's attracted. Very attracted. But who is Gillian Stevens? What's she looking for-and who's she hiding from?The answers to those questions will change his life...and hers.
Lost Calling
by Evelyn VaughnSHE'S ABOUT TO DISCOVER ONE OF HISTORY'S BEST-KEPT SECRETS The Marian priestesses once protected the Madonna mosaic, key to a legacy of peace and womanly power. They were hunted down by forces who did not understand their calling. Now their descendants are seeking the past - and stirring an enemy who will kill to keep them silent. . . . Museum curator Catrina Dauvergne knew the earthquakes could not be her fault. But the beheaded bodies and priceless artifacts revealed by the cracks in the earth were her fate to find. To protect them, she must risk her life - and give up the one man whose love and respect she most desires. But when destiny calls and forgotten history waits to be reclaimed or lost forever, this woman will answer. . . .
Lost Cause
by Janice Kay JohnsonGary Lindstrom doesn't remember ever being a child named Lucien. So when his long-lost sister calls to remind him of who he was, he tells her he's not interested. But even he can't resist the pull of the past, and he goes to meet the only family he has left. Little does he know that he's also going to meet Rebecca Wilson. . . . Rebecca has never met anyone like Gary. He's attractive and successful, but determined to go through life alone. His first attempt at marriage was a bust and he doesn't want kids. She knows there's no future for them. But how can either ignore what's developing between them?
Lost Christmas Memories: Valiant Defender Lost Christmas Memories Deadly Christmas Duty (Gold Country Cowboys #4)
by Dana MentinkA witness with amnesia must decide if she can trust the black-sheep Thorn brother with her life in a holiday thriller from the USA Today–bestselling author.Tracy Wilson witnessed a murder—but after a head injury, she can’t remember what she saw. Now someone plans to silence her for good, and only cowboy Keegan Thorn believes her. With a killer after her at Christmas, Tracy is running out of time to remember . . . and falling dangerously hard for the cowboy who could break her heart.“Love, faith, forgiveness, action-packed high-adrenaline moments, and so much more is waiting for the reader to discover in this stunning conclusion to the Gold Country Cowboy series!” —Inkwell Inspirations
Lost City Shifters: Rebellion
by Eleri StoneBook three of Lost City ShiftersCole Brandt is a wolf shifter, sent by his pack to the Amazon jungle to negotiate a treaty. He's unaware that the kingdom of jaguar shifters he's meant to meet with has split-and Cole's suspicion that jaguars are selfish and deceitful is confirmed when he's seized by the rebel faction.Taya Silveira, a jaguar shifter and fierce warrior loyal to the king, resents being assigned Cole's rescue. She doesn't approve of his pack's involvement in her jungle-to her, wolves are greedy, weak creatures who will exploit the resources the Yaguara protect.Struggling against centuries of ill will and prejudice, Cole and Taya must work together to prevent a devastating civil war. They can't deny their physical attraction-with the heightened senses of shifters, their desires are plain. But if they give in to passion, they may be forced to choose between staying with their tribes, or staying together.58,000 words
Lost Connection
by Lucien GreyLori had no intention of falling in love, having never had the capacity to feel anything. But the more time he spends at the Restoration Facility, under the care of Dr. Rowen, he begins to change, unable to understand how or why. But he knows one thing for certain -- he doesn’t want to be apart from the kind doctor.After escaping an abusive marriage which left him feeling weak and worthless, Dr. Rowen Pace convinced himself he was content to live alone, surrounded by machines and closed off from almost everyone in his life. However, when one particular droid in his care starts showing signs of humanity, Rowen is forced to face his past trauma in order to help this unique being navigate what it means to be human, surprised by how far he is willing to go to save this droid ... and himself.