Author: Marylou Hughes Publisher: Publish America ISBN: 9781413717921 Category : Change (Psychology) Languages : en Pages : 0
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Audrey Helms leaves Ohio for South Florida in search of a new life after her husband dies. She longs for new friendships, love, and fun activities. Her resounding failure, after many creative efforts, in finding what she wants in her hometown calls for new strategies. Audrey struggles with the move, condo living, meeting men, and entertaining visiting relatives. Life feels like one huge maintenance problem until she perceives it as an adventure. In the course of redefining herself she meets engaging condo characters, has a romance, makes good friends, and learns to appreciate life as a single person. Women adjusting to loss will identify with Audrey's experiences, find inspiration in her efforts, and enjoy the humor of the circumstances in which she finds herself. All readers will take pleasure in an easy read.
Author: Claudia Strasser Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 0060391693 Category : House & Home Languages : en Pages : 170
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The Paris Apartment is a popular shop in New York's East Village, where visitors can step back in time and immerse themselves in the beauty and romance of antique furnishings. Reflecting an unusual mix of design influences (Baroque, rococo, neoclassical and Art Deco) and personal taste, its style is luxurious, playful, and wholly original. In The Paris Apartment, Claudia Strasser, the founder and owner of the shop, offers readers the quintessential guide to achieving this romantic Parisian look without having to spend a fortune. With easy-to-follow instructions and helpful advice, she shows readers how they can transform their homes into a living environment that reflects both their personal style and timeless French elegance. Laid out in the form of an entertaining diary, the book helps Francophiles define their fantasy home, find inspiration, select a color palette and use light creatively. She also includes instructions for making canopies and valances; advice on dyeing fabrics and restyling furniture; tips on budgeting; guidance on shopping at flea markets and auctions; and a glossary of terms. Color photographs throughout illustrate the ideas and techniques shown in the book. As interest in the home experiences a resurgence, and as Americans become more careful about their spending, nesting has become the pastime of the '90s. People want luxury homes without spending a fortune. With its unbeatable combination of style and solid practicality, The Paris Apartment is a home-decorating guide to treasure and draw inspiration from for many years to come.
Author: Jay William Smith Jr. Publisher: BalboaPress ISBN: 1452552460 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 306
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Another tragic experience causes Alex to fall into a nightmarish sleep, and the following words flow into his subconscious: As result of traumatic events in your past lives, you have internalized a deep-set fear of love, abandonment, and commitment. You will never be able to share love with another person unless you can liberate yourself from those damaging wounds. Failure to heal them in this life will result in a need to return, yet again, with the same tasks at hand. A marriage vow to Jenny is the path to heal your soul. Interwoven in this karmic story of healing are passions, murder, and betrayal, which are revealed through hypnotic regression. This was the way out, to make the heart healing possible. When Alex is close to death, Jennys love brings him back. This story can answer some of your real-life hidden questions.
Author: Matthew Lasner Publisher: Yale University Press ISBN: 030026934X Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 454
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The first comprehensive architectural and cultural history of condominium and cooperative housing in twentieth-century America. Today, one in five homeowners in American cities and suburbs lives in a multifamily home rather than a single-family house. As the American dream evolves, precipitated by rising real estate prices and a renewed interest in urban living, many predict that condos will become the predominant form of housing in the twenty-first century. In this unprecedented study, Matthew Gordon Lasner explores the history of co-owned multifamily housing in the United States, from New York City’s first co-op, in 1881, to contemporary condominium and townhouse complexes coast to coast. Lasner explains the complicated social, economic, and political factors that have increased demand for this way of living, situating the trend within the larger housing market and broad shifts in residential architecture and family life. He contrasts the prevalence and popularity of condos, townhouses, and other privately governed communities with their ambiguous economic, legal, and social standing, as well as their striking absence from urban and architectural history.
Author: Janie Owens Publisher: Next Chapter ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 706
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All three books in '50-Plus Condo', a series of cozy mystery novels by Janie Owens, now in one volume! The Murder: Rachel and Joe move into a 50-plus condo and find themselves entangled in the murder of Rachel's friend, who owned an animal shelter. With suspects including a caretaker, abusive husband, mistaken hitman, and a strange man in a top hat, the couple faces challenges in their investigation while also grappling with troubles in their marriage. While solving the mystery, Rachel and Joe must learn to trust and love each other in order to overcome the obstacles in their way. The Daughter: Rachel and Joe face a tough decision when their unemployed daughter Angie shows up on their doorstep with her cat, looking for a place to stay. While working in a burger joint, Angie starts dating Josh, the son of a condo resident with some shady connections. After a man turns up dead, Angie believes that Josh is the murderer. Together with Rachel, can they uncover the truth? The Couples: A murder at Brian's burgers is connected to a local B&B owner, who happens to be Brian's girlfriend. When Angie's surveillance operation goes wrong, an unlikely hero comes to her rescue. Meanwhile, Rachel and Joe reflect on their own journey to becoming parents. Fueled by love, humor, and mystery, the third book in the series is full of unexpected twists and turns.
Author: F. T. Kasay Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing ISBN: 1625162332 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 267
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It is the Wild Wild West in South Florida during the real estate boom that starts in the early 2000s and ends in mid 2008. During this time, people rush to become homeowners and wheeler dealers. As house prices skyrocket, many buy driven by fear that they will be left out and remain tenants the rest of their lives. Others come to own houses or condos just to make a quick profit, sometimes selling them before the properties are even fully completed. Gooch Harrison, a middle-aged store clerk, is caught in the middle of the chaos. He doesn't make much, but is saving his earnings to open his own store. His dream is about to come reality, until his best friend sells him on the idea of buying a house, thus changing Gooch's life forever. Nate Green has just become a new loan officer after working as a burger flipper at a fast food joint. He joins a mortgage company because his pregnant girlfriend, the driving force behind his major decisions, convinces him. Nate learns all the tricks of landing mortgage deals, and his early guinea pig is Gooch. He hopes to become rich through fraud and deceit, leaving trusting borrowers like Gooch, high and dry. F. T. Kasay worked in the mortgage industry from 1997 to 2007. "I witnessed many ordinary South Floridians go through hard times, because what they thought to be lifetime investments in real estate with huge return, went bust. Some of those who suffered were my friends and co-workers. I wanted to tell their stories but with a twist of humor." Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/FTKasay
Author: Kasey Michaels Publisher: Kensington Books ISBN: 9780758208835 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 358
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Spending their first Christmas together, mystery author Maggie Kelly and Alexandre, Viscount Saint Just, find their holiday bliss shattered by death threats from a deranged fan who is targeting the authors, including Maggie, who contributed to a horrible mystery collection. Reprint.
Author: Nancy Pirri Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1680463942 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 172
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Amy's GiftHow does efficient personal assistant, Amy Gallagher, gain the amorous attentions of her boss, James Kent? By playing tricks--until they backfire on her and she finds herself definitely under his radar!Winning Sylvia's HeartA broken-hearted Sylvia Maxwell finds true romance, with more than candy kisses and clichés, with Jack MacNamara, her next door neighbor.Wishes and KissesFor Angelina Marrone's twenty-first birthday she receives a birthday present to remember; a night in the arms of sexy escort, Burke Severson, along with the proverbial birthday spanking. When Maggie Loved Patrick...then JohnMaggie discovers her fiancé, Patrick, is cheating on her once again. When she catches him in bed with his secretary, she wants revenge. Then John, the secretary's fiancé, approaches her with a plan. Maggie gets much more than she bargained for.Riding Blue SteelOne woman, biological clock ticking; one widowed father with no desire for more children. Is it lust or love at first sight at a Bikini Bike Wash?
Author: R.C. Matthews Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1507207883 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 1282
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Set a course for adventure with these four couples as they take to the high seas only to find new romance. Little White Lies: Attorney Madalyn Russell may have dumped her fiancé at the altar, but no way is she rejecting the honeymoon cruise. Unfortunately, she didn’t cancel the newlywed package, and now she’s stuck as a single in a lovebird world. That is, until a devilishly handsome man with a secret, Royce Spencer, offers a deliciously indecent proposal: He’ll pose as her husband in exchange for companionship during the cruise. She can’t deny their attraction, but will their little white lies make too many waves when Royce’s past finally catches up with him? Romancing the Seas: When a relationship gone bad sinks sous-chef Pippa Renshaw’s plans, she swaps her job in a prestigious London restaurant to become the head chef on a cruise ship sailing around New Zealand. It’s a great escape plan until a mix-up means she has to share a suite with her new boss, the delectable Jonathon Eagleton, who is no happier about the circumstances. These two can handle the simmer… but when the heat turns up, is it a recipe for true love? Reach for Tomorrow: Nurse Claire Frazier was devoted to her fiancé, until he threw that love back in her face. Disillusioned and burning with shame, she books passage on a world cruise, along with an intriguing collection of fellow passengers: an attractive second officer, a detective, and a confidence artist. Is love waiting once again at the next port of call? Magic Moment: Shortly after the FBI brings in Laura Roberts for questioning regarding activities at the warehouse where she keeps the books, a gang of thugs snatch her off the street. Chase Donovan boarded his boat intending to spend a few peaceful days getting his head together, but instead he finds trouble when he interrupts two men assaulting a woman in his cabin. What’s more, they claim his father told them to do it. Chase doesn’t want to believe his father could hurt anyone. Laura doesn’t understand why she’s a target. Can they put their mutual attraction and time on his yacht to work to discover the truth before someone dies? Sensuality Level: Sensual
Author: Kendra Rainey Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing ISBN: 1648405711 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 177
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Loyalty. Consistency. Love. Monogamy. It's only right that a person gets through life to find this pure bliss and happiness. One heart. One mind. One soul. Cherish is on the move as her career as a Celebrity News Reporter takes off in places she never thought would happen after she returns to Dallas from college. Her strength and determination built in college keeps her on her toes. Until, those old feelings for Khalil come scorching back, landing her right where she left off; in a world of hurt. Caine also makes his appearance back home after he is let go early from prison, demanding to know where his child with Cherish is and doesn't want to give up that sweet nectarine that Cherish possesses. He's back to wreak pure havoc. New love surfaces for both Cherish and Khalil, as they go on a whirlwind. New careers for both are on the rise, but their chemistry can't keep them away from each other for long. They say if it's meant to be, let it go and it will come back to you. But, how many times can Cherish hurt? How long can she wait? Khalil's engagement is still on. Will he let it all go for Cherish? Will Cherish finally move on and let go of Khalil as her new boo, shows her another lifestyle she isn't accustomed to? Secrets, lies, infidelity and murders all come together in this finale. Cherish has more than she can handle on her plate right now. Some decisions Cherish makes, could cost her life.... Buckle up your seat belts and stay tuned and find out why it's still The Thicker the Berry, The sweeter the Juice. The Finale.Loyalty. Consistency. Love. Monogamy. It's only right that a person gets through life to find this pure bliss and happiness. One heart. One mind. One soul. Cherish is on the move as her career as a Celebrity News Reporter takes off in places she never thought would happen after she returns to Dallas from college. Her strength and determination built in college keeps her on her toes. Until, those old feelings for Khalil come scorching back, landing her right where she left off; in a world of hurt. Caine also makes his appearance back home after he is let go early from prison, demanding to know where his child with Cherish is and doesn't want to give up that sweet nectarine that Cherish possesses. He's back to wreak pure havoc. New love surfaces for both Cherish and Khalil, as they go on a whirlwind. New careers for both are on the rise, but their chemistry can't keep them away from each other for long. They say if it's meant to be, let it go and it will come back to you. But, how many times can Cherish hurt? How long can she wait? Khalil's engagement is still on. Will he let it all go for Cherish? Will Cherish finally move on and let go of Khalil as her new boo, shows her another lifestyle she isn't accustomed to? Secrets, lies, infidelity and murders all come together in this finale. Cherish has more than she can handle on her plate right now. Some decisions Cherish makes, could cost her life.... Buckle up your seat belts and stay tuned and find out why it's still The Thicker the Berry, The sweeter the Juice. The Finale.
Author: Marylou Hughes
Author: Claudia Strasser
Author: Jay William Smith Jr.
Author: Matthew Lasner
Author: Janie Owens
Author: F. T. Kasay
Author: Kasey Michaels
Author: Nancy Pirri
Author: R.C. Matthews
Author: Kendra Rainey