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The Mathematics of Love: Patterns, Proofs, and the Search for the Ultimate Equation (TED Books)
by Hannah FryIn this must-have for anyone who wants to better understand their love life, a mathematician pulls back the curtain and reveals the hidden patterns—from dating sites to divorce, sex to marriage—behind the rituals of love.The roller coaster of romance is hard to quantify; defining how lovers might feel from a set of simple equations is impossible. But that doesn’t mean that mathematics isn’t a crucial tool for understanding love. Love, like most things in life, is full of patterns. And mathematics is ultimately the study of patterns—from predicting the weather to the fluctuations of the stock market, the movement of planets or the growth of cities. These patterns twist and turn and warp and evolve just as the rituals of love do. In The Mathematics of Love, Dr. Hannah Fry takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the patterns that define our love lives, applying mathematical formulas to the most common yet complex questions pertaining to love: What’s the chance of finding love? What’s the probability that it will last? How do online dating algorithms work, exactly? Can game theory help us decide who to approach in a bar? At what point in your dating life should you settle down? From evaluating the best strategies for online dating to defining the nebulous concept of beauty, Dr. Fry proves—with great insight, wit, and fun—that math is a surprisingly useful tool to negotiate the complicated, often baffling, sometimes infuriating, always interesting, mysteries of love.
The Mating Season (BookShots Flames)
by James Patterson Laurie HorowitzSpread your wings and soar. Rigg Greensman is on the worst assignment of his life: filming a documentary about birds with scientific "hot mess" host, Sophie Castle. Since Rigg is used to the celebrity lifestyle, he'd never be interested in Sophie. But he soon realizes she's got that sexy something that drives him wild... if only he can convince her to join him for the ride.BookShots FlamesOriginal romances presented by JAMES PATTERSONNovels you can devour in a few hoursImpossible to stop reading
The Mating Season: Kansas (The Americana Series #16)
by Janet DaileyA famous model can&’t deny her Kansas roots—or her gorgeous childhood crush—in this Americana romance from the legendary New York Times–bestselling author. Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey&’s classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states. Jonni Starr has everything she dreamed of as a girl in Kansas: a glamorous modeling career in New York and a sophisticated fiancé who pampers her to no end. After six years away from the Sunflower State, she can&’t wait to be back with her beau and show off her success. But the happy homecoming is a little more complicated thanks to Gabe Stockman, Jonni&’s father&’s right-hand man. Jonni used to idolize him, even though he would never even glance at the boss&’s daughter. But now, Gabe seems to do nothing but look at her. And he sees a side of the former country girl no one else does. Gabe is determined to remind Jonni of her roots, and the kind of down-home man she should be spending her life with. Filled with Midwest charm and swoon-worthy romance, The Mating Season shows why Janet Dailey is a legend with over 300 million copies of her books sold.
The Mating of Michael (Sex in Seattle #3)
by Eli EastonSex in Seattle: Book ThreeEveryone admires Michael Lamont for being a nurse, but his part-time work as a gay sex surrogate not only raises eyebrows, it's cost him relationships. Michael is small, beautiful, and dedicated to working with people who need him. But what he really wants is a love of his own. He spends most of his time reading science fiction, especially books written by his favorite author and long-time crush, the mysteriously reclusive J.C. Guise. James Gallway's life is slowly but inexorably sliding downhill. He wrote a best-selling science fiction novel at the tender age of eighteen, while bedridden with complications of polio. But by twenty-eight, he's lost his inspiration and his will to live. His sales from his J.C. Guise books have been in decline for years. Wheelchair bound, James has isolated himself, convinced he is unlovable. When he is forced to do a book signing and meets Michael Lamont, he can't believe a guy who looks like Michael could be interested in a man like him. Michael and James are made for each other. But they must let go of stubbornness to see that life finds a way and love has no limitations.
The Matrimonial Flirtations of Emma Kaulfield: A Novel
by Anna FishbeynThe Matrimonial Flirtations of Emma Kaulfield is an often laugh-out-loud comedy of conflicting manners, values, and customs, set against the backdrop of a Russian immigrant family’s struggle to assimilate, their newfound love of capitalism, and their insistent push for their children's tangible success. Emma Kaulfield escaped the Soviet Union in the 1980s when she was 10—hers was one of the last Jewish families to be let out. Now a gorgeous young woman, going to grad school at NYU, chaffing at the cultural restraints of her heritage, Emma is engaged to someone just like her—a handsome young Russian Jew—but then a steamy encounter with a stranger in a restaurant bathroom turns into a torrid love affair. She wrestles with what she knows she should do (career vs. art); who she should love (one of her own vs. the exotic temptation), to remain loyal to her family, her people—after all they have suffered—or cut ties and defy those who love her. The Matrimonial Flirtations of Emma Kaulfield builds in power and suspense, easily becoming an all-night binge read, impossible to put down. Fishbeyn’s debut novel is sexy, hilarious, heartbreaking, and breathtaking.
The Matrimony Plan
by Christine JohnsonSociety Princess- and a Penniless Preacher? Felicity Kensington is preparing for the grandest wedding Pearlman, Michigan, has ever seen. True, her prospective husband is virtually a stranger. But the well-connected engineer her father hired fits all her marriage criteria. Except for one tiny flaw: it's the town's new pastor, not the wealthy engineer, who makes Felicity's heart race... Gabriel Meeks left New York to avoid high society's foolish rules. Instead, he's immediately smitten with the high-and-mighty Miss Kensington. Beneath Felicity's misplaced pride is a woman of genuine worth, if he can only help her see it. And nothing could make him happier than ensuring that her matrimony plan takes an unexpected twist!
The Matter of the Secret Bride (A Useful Woman Mystery)
by Darcie WildeSet in Regency London, this charming Jane Austen-inspired mystery series features Rosalind Thorne, a resourceful young woman with a talent for helping ladies of the ton with their most delicate and pressing predicaments. But now she&’s faced with a task of royal proportions. Literally. KingGeorge IV is petitioning Parliament for a divorce from his queen on the grounds of her adultery. But rumor has it that the king secretly married Maria Fitzherbert—long before he married the queen. Now Mrs. Fitzherbert has been robbed—and she&’s frantically calling on Rosalind for help. Because what those thieves took is proof that she and King George did really marry. That single piece of paper could destroy Mrs. Fitzherbert and her family—or it could prove the king guilty of bigamy. Rosalind races to investigate. With her is ex-Bow Street officer, Adam Harkness, with whom Rosalind shares a complex and rapidly intensifying bond. But a case of theft soon turns to murder . . . Josiah Poole, a disreputable attorney specializing in helping debtors—and who was seen entering Mrs. Fitzherbert&’s house—is found brutally murdered. Mrs. Fitzherbert has debts. Could she have staged the theft, and employed Mr. Poole to sell the marriage certificate? Or is the truth even more complicated? Mrs. Fitzherbert&’s daughters have secrets of their own. And Poole himself had no shortage of enemies. With suspicious coincidences mounting, and more danger encroaching, Rosalind and Adam must move quickly to unravel a history-making mystery that might just lead them straight to the palace itself . . .
The Mature Man's Guide to Surviving Change (2017 Advent Calendar - Stocking Stuffers Ser.)
by Chris ScullyIn the sunny playground of Palm Springs, growing up was something confirmed bachelor and bad-boy chef Joel avoided at all costs—until a close friend’s death made him reevaluate his priorities. Ever since, he’s been dedicated to helping his widowed friend Perry get back on his feet by teaching him to cook and providing a shoulder to cry on. But when Perry announces that he’s ready to start dating again and then begins receiving gifts from an anonymous secret Santa, Joel is forced to confront the feelings he’s suppressed for so long. As Joel struggles with jealousy and guilt amid the holiday season, he must decide if he’s ready to grow up and reach for what he’s always wanted but never thought he could have.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2017 Advent Calendar "Stocking Stuffers."
The Matzah Ball
by Jean Meltzer'A luminous celebration of all types of love, threaded with the message that everyone is worthy of it' Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of The Ex TalkOy! to the world Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt is a nice Jewish girl with a shameful secret: she loves Christmas. For a decade she's hidden her career as a Christmas romance novelist from her family. Her talent has made her a bestseller even as her chronic illness has always kept the kind of love she writes about out of reach. But when her diversity-conscious publisher insists she write a Hanukkah romance, her well of inspiration suddenly runs dry. Hanukkah's not magical. It's not merry. It's not Christmas. Desperate not to lose her contract, Rachel's determined to find her muse at the Matzah Ball, a Jewish music celebration on the last night of Hanukkah, even if it means working with her summer camp archenemy-Jacob Greenberg. Though Rachel and Jacob haven't seen each other since they were kids, their grudge still glows brighter than a menorah. But as they spend more time together, Rachel finds herself drawn to Hanukkah-and Jacob-in a way she never expected. Maybe this holiday of lights will be the spark she needed to set her heart ablaze. Praise for Jean Meltzer 'A funny, fresh holiday read to tickle your funny bone and warm your heart' Sheila Roberts'A warm, heartfelt ode to self-acceptance, honesty, and tight-knit Jewish communities, The Matzah Ball gently - and rightfully - insists we don't need to be perfect or "normal" to deserve and find love. The story was a true pleasure to read' Olivia Dade
The Matzah Ball: A Novel
by Jean MeltzerA MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK SELECTED BY * POPSUGAR * BUSTLE * BUZZFEED * BOOKPAGE * GOODREADS MEMBERS"The Matzah Ball had me laughing out loud...an all-around terrific read."—Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling authorOy! to the worldRachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt is a nice Jewish girl with a shameful secret: she loves Christmas. For a decade she&’s hidden her career as a Christmas romance novelist from her family. Her talent has made her a bestseller even as her chronic illness has always kept the kind of love she writes about out of reach.But when her diversity-conscious publisher insists she write a Hanukkah romance, her well of inspiration suddenly runs dry. Hanukkah&’s not magical. It&’s not merry. It&’s not Christmas. Desperate not to lose her contract, Rachel&’s determined to find her muse at the Matzah Ball, a Jewish music celebration on the last night of Hanukkah, even if it means working with her summer camp archenemy—Jacob Greenberg.Though Rachel and Jacob haven&’t seen each other since they were kids, their grudge still glows brighter than a menorah. But as they spend more time together, Rachel finds herself drawn to Hanukkah—and Jacob—in a way she never expected. Maybe this holiday of lights will be the spark she needed to set her heart ablaze. "A luminous celebration of all types of love, threaded with the message that everyone is worthy of it.&”—Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of The Ex Talk
The Maui Effect: A Novel
by Sara AckermanA dazzling romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Sara Ackerman. They say opposites attract, but are they meant to last?&‘Iwa Young&’s life is high in the Maui rainforest. As a field biologist, she&’s happiest in the company of trees and birds and waterfalls. When a developer arrives with plans for a so-called eco resort in the middle of a forest full of endangered species, &‘Iwa puts all her energy into the fight to protect it. But a chance encounter threatens to distract her. His name is Dane Parsons, a big-wave surfer from California. &‘Iwa has a few unbreakable rules, and at the top of her list: never date a surfer. Dane is part of an underground group of big-wave riders, and his connection to the ocean runs deep. When he meets &‘Iwa, he can&’t get her out of his mind. But &‘Iwa wants nothing to do with Dane until he offers to help protect her beloved forest and waterfall. Always on the hunt for the ultimate ride, Dane suddenly glimpses something even greater. In this thunderous love story, we travel deep into the Maui rainforest and hop across the globe from Hawai'i to California to Portugal, chasing waves the size of nine-story buildings—where the unthinkable is always just one breath away. Don't miss THE GUEST IN ROOM 120, Sara Ackerman's enthralling new novel with dual-timelines intertwining a 1905 mystery surrounding Jane Stanford's mysterious death in Honolulu and a 2005 writer's quest to uncover the truth at the same historic hotel...More captivating stories from Sara Ackerman: The Unchartered Flight of Olivia West The Codebreaker's Secret Radar Girls Red Sky Over Hawaii The Lietenant's Nurse Island of Sweet Pies & Soldiers
The Maverick
by Diana PalmerAlways in the middle of trouble, be it during roundup or at Jacobsville county dances, Harley Fowler emerges unscathed. Until he meets whirlwind, top-notch investigator Alice Jones, who is trying to solve a murder involving the one family Harley doesn't want to talk about--his own. Suddenly he's in the midst of mayhem--and all he can think about is protecting Alice. But the stubborn woman is unappreciative of his efforts. What's a confirmed maverick to do? Is seduction the solution?
The Maverick
by Rhonda NelsonFormer Ranger Guy McCann has built a reputation for pulling off the impossible. There's never been anyone who's dared more, done more. . . ;. Still, he's nervous when his former commander, Colonel Garrett, calls in his favor. The last two guys who paid ended up married! But that's not about to happen to this Guy. . . ;. Special Forces training instructor Julia Beckham knows she's a little uptight. . . ;but she's trying to fix that. And who better to help her loosen up than her new partner, legendary maverick Guy McCann? She knows Guy's in a hurry to move on and leave the military behind him. But he can't do that until she decides to let him out of her bed. . . ;.
The Maverick & the Manhattanite
by Leanne BanksUSA TODAY bestselling author Leanne Banks returns to Rust Creek Falls, the setting for the popular Montana Mavericks: Rust Creek Cowboys, where a cowboy is sure to find love-when he least expects it! Rust Creek Ramblings Ever since volunteer coordinator Lissa Roarke rolled into town with her fancy luggage and metropolitan attitude, Sheriff Gage Christensen has been fit to be tied. Everything about Lissa seems to rub Gage the wrong way. She talks too fast, she's too bossy, she's just too...darned...irritating. And readers, you know what that means. It's only a matter of time before these two squawking opposites find their way-together! But there's a rough road ahead for Rust Creek's sexy sheriff and his do-gooder girl. Can Big Sky and Big Apple make it past the first frost? Just how much will a city girl sacrifice for the strong arms of the law?
The Maverick Cowboy (Morgan Ranch #2)
by Kate PearceBack on his family&’s cattle ranch, a marine finds a beautiful veterinarian to calm his nerves in this romance by the USA Today bestselling author. Blue Morgan never thought he&’d crave long days on horseback, working the cattle ranch where he grew up with his brothers. But after a decade of getting shouted and shot at in the Marines, fresh air and hard work are just what he needs to settle his restless energy. The place is just like he remembered it—only with the addition of a pretty, prickly new veterinarian who keeps invading his thoughts. There&’s no denying the spark between Jenna McDonald and Blue. But with her job at risk and her own family&’s expectations to wrangle, Jenna isn&’t looking for another sparring partner. Still, working together to care for the horses keeps them a little too close to stay purely professional. If Blue can gain Jenna&’s trust, they may find a love that goes the distance. &“If you love cowboys—and who doesn&’t—you&’ll love the Morgans!&” —Cora Seton, New York Times bestselling author on The Reluctant Cowboy
The Maverick Doctor and Miss Prim (Rebels with a Cause #1)
by Scarlet WilsonUnleashing the "real" Callie Turner!Dr. Matt Sawyer isn’t afraid to break rules. After losing his wife on a field mission, he thinks life is too short for red tape. When there’s a suspected outbreak in his E.R., the last person he wants brought in is someone like Callie "By the Book" Turner!Callie is truly in the firing line, but Matt is reluctantly intrigued by the latent beauty under her neat designer suits, and sparks are soon flying-in more ways than one-between the buttoned-up investigator and this sexy rebel doctor!
The Maverick Fakes a Bride!
by Christine RimmerDo You Take This (Faux) Fiancée? Rust Creek Ramblings All the single ladies in Rust Creek Falls know Travis Dalton. And they all know the sexy, rascally rancher is not the marrying kind. So how is it that our town's most notorious bachelor has wound up engaged on a Western reality TV show? We here at the Gazette are pleased The Great Roundup has chosen our hometown heartbreaker as a contestant. And we are definitely rooting for Travis's unexpected union with childhood friend Brenna O'Reilly, the one girl we believe can keep this cowboy on his toes. But is it true this betrothal is strictly a fabrication for the cameras? Pass the popcorn, dear readers. We suspect this made-for-TV romance could be headed straight for a Hollywood happy ending!
The Maverick Makes the Grade (Montana Mavericks: The Trail to Tenacity #2)
by Stella BagwellShe could teach him a thing or two about love… Widower rancher Win Jackson believes he will never love again. When he moves to Bronco with his boys to take an agribusiness position at the high school, he is hoping only for a fresh start for his kids. Fellow schoolteacher Stacy Abernathy catches him by surprise. She&’s too young, too pretty and way too optimistic for a cowboy like Win. But Stacy senses an instant connection to Win that feels suspiciously like the Real Thing, and she&’s ready to risk it all to be his woman for keeps…From Harlequin Montana Mavericks: Book 1: Redeeming the Maverick by Christine RimmerBook 2: The Maverick Makes the Grade by Stella BagwellBook 3: That Maverick of Mine by Kathy DouglassBook 4: The Maverick's Christmas Kiss by Joanna SimsBook 5: The Maverick's Christmas Countdown by Heatherly BellBook 6: The Maverick's Resolution by Brenda Harlen
The Maverick Marriage
by Cathy Gillen ThackerWILD WEST WEDDINGSWITH ONLY FORTY-EIGHT HOURS TO LASSO THEIR MATES-IT'S A STAMPEDE...TO THE ALTAR!He had power, success, his two sons-but no woman. So when Trace McKendrick found out Uncle Max had arranged for him to be reunited with his long-lost bride and longtime love, he didn't know if he should thank the old coot in the great beyond-or curse him!Susannah Hart had devastated Trace when she walked out on him. But now, after separate marriages and a couple of kids each, she nearly destroyed him. Because Trace only had to do basic math to figure out that one of Susannah's boys was also his....
The Maverick Millionaire
by Alison RobertsThe man she has been waiting for... Jake Logan may be ex-military, but recently he'd been more at home among the glitterati of Hollywood's finest. So different from where he is right now: seeking shelter from a powerful storm with the most beautiful woman he's ever met. She's a breath of fresh air! Ellie Sutton doesn't trust easily; she's discovered that the hard way. With nowhere to run, for some reason she feels safe with the handsome enigmatic stranger. But as rescue draws closer, they realize they don't want their time together to end.... The Logan Twins: One storm-two happy endings!
The Maverick Preacher
by Victoria BylinA minister seeking forgiveness for past wrongs heads to the western frontier and finds love with a single mother in this inspirational historical romance.Once upon a time, he was one of Boston's most righteous ministers. Now Joshua Blue is a guilt-stricken man scouring the West to find the sister he drove away with his pride. When the trail leads him to Denver, a beautiful boardinghouse owner might be the key to unlocking past secrets .By sheer determination, Adelaide Clark has raised her young son alone. When Joshua arrives at her door, Adie fears he'll tear her family apart. As she gets to know the charming preacher, however, she sees he's come to make amends for past wrongs. Soon his strong faith sparks Adie's long-buried hope for a future with a God-sent partner at her side
The Maverick Prince
by Catherine MannMr. November:Antonio Medina, Stetson-clad royaltyHis Past:Living without royal constraintsHis Present:Dealing with the results of his ruseThe world knew him only as a Texas shipping magnate, lover of the finer things in life...including Shannon Crawford. But when Tony Medina's true identity was splashed across the tabloids, he could no longer hide his royal heritage. Despite his lover's furious reaction to the news, Tony had no choice but to whisk her away to his secret island retreat. He claimed he was simply guarding Shannon from the paparazzi. But Tony's true goal was to win her back...by any means necessary.
The Maverick Returns (Fatherhood)
by Roz Denny FoxShe once loved a cowboy...When Tate Walker was killed in a barroom brawl, he left his widow with a small run-down ranch in south Texas and a daughter he falsely claimed wasn't his. Willow had accepted Tate's proposal because Cooper Drummond, the love of her life, refused to put aside his rodeo plans, despite her fears for his safety.A year later, a cowboy appears out of nowhere, looking for work. He'd heard about a widow who could use some help. To Willow's shock, it's Cooper Drummond. And to Coop's shock, the widow is his onetime fiancée, now the mother of a little girl who's been diagnosed with a troubling condition.She still loves that cowboy...And that cowboy's never forgotten her. Can the two of them-the three of them-become a family? Can Coop love her daughter as his own?
The Maverick Takes a Wife
by Charlotte MooreTHE MAVERICKRancher Logan Spurwood tried to ignore the whispers of the townsfolk. He'd paid his dues for a crime he didn't commit-but his neighbors in Newellton would never let him forget. Would the town gossips scare off Marilee Haggerty-the one woman who made him dream of a bright future?MEETS HIS MATCHMarilee Haggerty was only visiting Newellton. But due to Logan Spurwood, she quickly became the center of the town's latest scandal. She believed Logan's claims of innocence, and his not-so-innocent kisses stirred her very soul. But was she willing to risk everything for the love of this handsome outlaw?
The Maverick Who Ruled Her Heart (Heart of Mississippi #2)
by Susan CarlisleWhen trouble comes knocking...Nutritionist Kelsey Davis has a plan. Leaving Golden Shores-and her past-firmly behind her, she's ready for a new job, a fresh start and a life led her way!That is, until Dr. Jordon King arrives back in town. He doesn't remember her and, worse, he's even more deliciously sexy than ever! Kelsey is falling for Jordon all over again-but once she uncovers the truth that links Jordon to their painful past, can she still allow him to rule her heart...?