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Author: Saher Alam Publisher: Random House ISBN: 0385527004 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 416
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A love story inspired by The Age of Innocence, about a young man and woman thwarted by tradition and the fears of a world suddenly defined by tragedy Just as Nasr, a young man with a vibrant professional and social life in New York, begins to prepare for the arranged marriage he hopes will appease his Indian Muslim family and assure him a union as happy as his parents’, he starts to suspect that his true love has been within his reach his entire life. Nasr has known Jameela since they were children, and for nearly that long she has flouted the traditions her community holds dear. But now the rebellion that always made her seem dangerous suddenly makes him wonder if she might be his perfect match. Feeling increasingly trapped as his wedding date approaches, Nasr contemplates a drastic escape, but in the wake of 9/11, new fears and old prejudices threaten to stand between him and the promise of happiness. Current in its political themes and classic in its treatment of doomed love, The Groom to Have Been is a graceful and emotionally charged debut.
Author: Saher Alam Publisher: Random House ISBN: 0385527004 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 416
Book Description
A love story inspired by The Age of Innocence, about a young man and woman thwarted by tradition and the fears of a world suddenly defined by tragedy Just as Nasr, a young man with a vibrant professional and social life in New York, begins to prepare for the arranged marriage he hopes will appease his Indian Muslim family and assure him a union as happy as his parents’, he starts to suspect that his true love has been within his reach his entire life. Nasr has known Jameela since they were children, and for nearly that long she has flouted the traditions her community holds dear. But now the rebellion that always made her seem dangerous suddenly makes him wonder if she might be his perfect match. Feeling increasingly trapped as his wedding date approaches, Nasr contemplates a drastic escape, but in the wake of 9/11, new fears and old prejudices threaten to stand between him and the promise of happiness. Current in its political themes and classic in its treatment of doomed love, The Groom to Have Been is a graceful and emotionally charged debut.
Author: Saher Alam Publisher: Spiegel & Grau ISBN: 0385524609 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 416
Book Description
Preparing for the arranged marriage he hopes will appease his traditional Islamic family, Nasr begins to realize that his true love is Jameela, a woman who rebels against her community's traditions and whom he has known since childhood, but as he contemplates an escape from his duty, the 9/11 tragedy turns the entire world upside down. A first novel. Original. 20,000 first printing.
Author: Alisa Ganieva Publisher: Deep Vellum Publishing ISBN: 1941920608 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 169
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Runner-up for 2015 Russian Booker Prize. From one of the most exciting voices in modern Russian literature, Alisa Ganieva, comes Bride and Groom, the tumultuous love story of two young city-dwellers who meet when they return home to their families in rural Dagestan. When traditional family expectations and increasing religious and cultural tension threaten to shatter their bond, Marat and Patya struggle to overcome obstacles determined to keep them apart, while fate seems destined to keep them together—until the very end. Alisa Ganieva (b. 1985) grew up in Makhachkala, Dagestan. Her literary debut, the novella Salam, Dalgat!, published under a male pseudonym, won the prestigious Debut Prize in 2009. Her debut novel, The Mountain and the Wall (Deep Vellum, 2015) was shortlisted for all of Russia's major literary awards and has been translated into seven languages. Bride and Groom is her second novel, and was shortlisted for the 2015 Russian Booker Prize upon its publication in Russia. Ganieva currently lives in Moscow, where she works as a journalist and literary critic. Dr. Carol Apollonio is Professor of the Practice of Russian at Duke University. Her most recent literary translations include Alisa Ganieva's debut novel, The Mountain and the Wall (Deep Vellum, 2015). She was awarded the Russian Ministry of Culture's Chekhov Medal in 2010, and she currently serves as President of the North American Dostoevsky Society.
Author: Kathleen Gilles Seidel Publisher: Macmillan + ORM ISBN: 1429984384 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 204
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The best advice for the mother of the groom? Keep your mouth shut and wear beige! "It's bad enough when two mothers plan an event as fraught as a wedding, but what happens when the ex-husband's new girlfriend elbows her way in? Keep Your Mouth Shut and Wear Beige adds the mother of the groom to literature's rich collection of long-suffering women. When Seidel's heroine refuses to suffer in silence, the results are both poignant and hilarious." ---Debra Galant, author of Rattled and Fear and Yoga in New Jersey Darcy Van Aiken is doing just fine, thank you. She's an ICU nurse with an "amicable" divorce from her ex-husband, Mike, two great kids, and a prescription for Ritalin. Then her older son, Jeremy, gets engaged to Cami Zander-Brown---daughter of a wealthy New York family---and her world gets turned upside down. The source of her trouble, much to Darcy's surprise, is not in the form of Rose Zander-Brown, Cami's elegant and accomplished mother. Nor is it in the form of Guy Zander-Brown, Cami's charismatic and wildly successful literary agent father. Instead, lurking in the shadows of Mike's new life is the beautifully dressed Claudia, a self-described "managed perfectionist." The Zander-Browns have money. Lots of money. The plans for their daughter's dream wedding grow more fabulous by the day, and loving every minute is Claudia. With her perfect taste, Claudia can't help thinking she would make a much better mother of the groom than Darcy. This wedding is her chance to entrench herself in Mike's life---and take credit for the two sons Darcy has worked so hard to raise right. It's a battle of will and wits. What Darcy learns about herself---and about family and friendship---makes for a delicious, hilarious, touching read.
Author: Cat Hill Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books ISBN: 1646010183 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 250
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When owning, training, riding, and showing horses, there is a certain “look” to which one aspires. World-class “turnout”—a horse in peak condition, perfectly coiffed and luminous with health, outfitted with gleaming and well-fit tack appropriate for his sport—can take your breath away. And while it can certainly play a significant role in a competitive rider’s success, it is just as appealing to have any horse “groomed to the nines,” whether he’s headed for an afternoon lesson or just out on the trail. Achieving this superior look is not just about clean tack, shiny brass, spotless stockings, or perfect braids. The most important steps are in the day-to-day nitty-gritty of grooming and caring for the horse: noticing “something not-quite-right” about the way the horse looks or moves before it becomes “something wrong”; brushing and combing and trimming a little every day so the horse’s skin and coat remain healthy; knowing how to prepare a horse properly for training, and how to cool him down afterward. Now, two of the best professional grooms in the business share their trade secrets, with over 1200 color photographs accompanying the ultimate modern-day guide for all riders who want their horses to look and feel their best.
Author: Emelia Blair Publisher: ISBN: 9781793248985 Category : Languages : en Pages : 160
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I was a guest at the wedding.I ended up marrying the bride.Ten years ago, I made a mistake that drove her away.Now she's tied to me, and I'm not letting her go.I'll be the perfect fake husband and take care of her like no other mancould.I never thought it was possible for me to lose myself in a woman like this.But she's spun her magic on me again with her mysterious eyes and temptingcurves.Her hesitant touches and shy kisses make me want to lose control.When she begs for me, I can't help but teach her who she belongs to.But there are people out there who want to get their hands on my wife.But they don't know how far I'm willing to go to protect what's mine.I'll bargain my entire fortune away to get her to fall back in love withme if I have to.I don't care about the consequences. I'll do whatever it takes.This is a full-length standalone Christmas romance with a HEA.
Author: Winston Groom Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 0671522671 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 227
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Only is an Old English Sheepdog, the only survivor of an accidentally poisoned litter of sheepdogs, and he makes an irreplaceable addition to the home of George and Alice Martin.
Author: Melissa McClone Publisher: Cardinal Press, LLC ISBN: 1944777431 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 188
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The only thing more awkward than falling in love on national television, is having your heart broken in front of millions of viewers. When public school teacher Millie Kincaid signed up for the popular dating show, The Groom, falling in love was always a possibility. But then Jace proposes to someone else on the season finale, and her hurt and humiliation leave her desperate to escape the glare of Hollywood's spotlight...until a new reality TV show provides her a shot at money that her school desperately needs. Former star of The Groom, Jace Westfall, went from fan favorite to villain overnight. Hurting the sweet and shy Millie cost him everything: his reputation, his endorsements, and his heart. It was the last thing Jace wanted to do, but he had his reasons. Now on the verge of financial ruin, Jace finds himself left with no choice but to do another reality show. Neither expected to face each other again, but both need the money. As they race from country to country, trying to put the past behind them, it quickly becomes clear they have a real shot at the million dollar prize...and a second chance at love. But only if Millie and Jace can overcome the biggest obstacle that stands in their way: each other.
Author: Saher Alam
Author: Saher Alam
Author: Saher Alam
Author: Alisa Ganieva
Author: Kathleen Gilles Seidel
Author: Shelly Hagen
Author: Cat Hill
Author: Emelia Blair
Author: Winston Groom
Author: Rebecca Hagan Lee
Author: Melissa McClone