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Boyfriend for Hire

Author : Kendall Ryan
Publisher : Kendall Ryan
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Boyfriend for Hire written by Kendall Ryan and published by Kendall Ryan. This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scorching hot standalone includes a FREE bonus book download just for you! Link in the back. "Funny, romantic and full of fiery chemistry ... This was amazing!" -Bookgasms Book Blog I’m the guy you call when you need to impress your overbearing family, your boss, or your ex. Yeah, I’m a male escort, but not just any escort, I’m the escort. The one with a mile-long waiting list and a pristine reputation that’s very well-deserved. I’m the guy who’ll make you feel beautiful, desired, and worshipped . . . all for a steep price. I’m hired to make you shine, and I always deliver. I’ll be whatever you want me to be for one night—except my true self. This is just a job, a role I play to earn a paycheck. But I’m not the guy who falls for a client. Not once in six years. And then I meet Elle. Her friend has hired me to escort her to a wedding, but Elle doesn’t know we’re just pretending. There’s a fire between us I never expected. A connection I haven’t felt in so long. One kiss, and I’m losing all control. But what will happen when she finds out who I really am?

Rent a Boyfriend

Author : Gloria Chao
Publisher : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 1534462457
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (344 download)

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Download or read book Rent a Boyfriend written by Gloria Chao and published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before meets The Farewell in this incisive romantic comedy about a college student who hires a fake boyfriend to appease her traditional Taiwanese parents, to disastrous results, from the acclaimed author of American Panda. Chloe Wang is nervous to introduce her parents to her boyfriend, because the truth is, she hasn’t met him yet either. She hired him from Rent for Your ’Rents, a company specializing in providing fake boyfriends trained to impress even the most traditional Asian parents. Drew Chan’s passion is art, but after his parents cut him off for dropping out of college to pursue his dreams, he became a Rent for Your ’Rents employee to keep a roof over his head. Luckily, learning protocols like “Type C parents prefer quiet, kind, zero-PDA gestures” comes naturally to him. When Chloe rents Drew, the mission is simple: convince her parents fake Drew is worthy of their approval so they’ll stop pressuring her to accept a proposal from Hongbo, the wealthiest (and slimiest) young bachelor in their tight-knit Asian American community. But when Chloe starts to fall for the real Drew—who, unlike his fake persona, is definitely not ’rent-worthy—her carefully curated life begins to unravel. Can she figure out what she wants before she loses everything?

Boyfriend for Hire

Author : Gail Chianese
Publisher : Gail Chianese
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Boyfriend for Hire written by Gail Chianese and published by Gail Chianese. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If these two total opposites can find their middle ground, they just might win it all… Tawny Torres I’ve had my life and career mapped out for years, and neither includes an apron, an iron, or a husband—yet. But instead of a promotion I got canned. We’re not talking about that. Whatever. I got a new job, except this company is all about having a healthy work-life balance and I sort of—totally—lied and said I had a boyfriend. Now, I need to find one stat…just temporarily until something better comes along. Someone, please tell me why I asked the gorgeous, charming, David Farber…the man who loves to push my buttons as my stand-in? Because the thoughts I’m having are anything but temporary. David Farber When Tawny asked me to be her boyfriend-for-hire, I didn’t hesitate, except for the money part. I’d been trying to get her to see the real me for months. Now was my chance. She’s everything I could want: tough, tender, smart, and sexy. The timing could be better. Work is killing me, but I got this…I have to. It’s my one shot at getting the cred at work and winning the woman of my dreams. Boyfriend for Hire is the second book in the West Side Bachelorette Series, but all books in the series can be read as a standalone. For fans of Lucy Score, Amy Daws, and Melanie Harlow who like engaging and down-to-earth romantic comedies that features characters readers can root for. This is your jam. This is your book. Enjoy! "Engaging and down-to-earth...features characters readers can root for." —Library Journal "A spunky, spirited, and sassy new voice in contemporary romance." —Roxanne St. Claire, New York Times bestselling author

Boyfriend for Hire

Author : Gail Chianese
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781697614923
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (149 download)

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Download or read book Boyfriend for Hire written by Gail Chianese and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-11 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Engaging and down-to-earth...features characters readers can root for." --Library Journal In this sexy series, author Gail Chianese celebrates the heart--and the heat--of modern dating. This time, a temporary boyfriend may be the right man for a permanent position... The only girl in a family of three brothers, Tawny Torres has had enough of waiting on men. She has her life and her career all mapped out, and neither includes an apron, an iron, or a husband--yet. But when a new job emphasizes a healthy balance of work and play, she needs a guy to stand in as her love interest at a company picnic. Gorgeous charmer David "King of Pleasure" Farber fits the bill perfectly--so well that Tawny is shocked to realize she's having a hard time letting him go... David's a confirmed bachelor, but he can't get enough of Tawny's firecracker combination of tough and tender. Unfortunately, he's overloaded with work at his construction firm and now definitely isn't the time for distraction--he struggles enough with that already. Still, he can't ignore his feelings for Tawny. He'll just have to convince her that he's more than a boyfriend-for-hire. And she'll have to prove he can trust her with his biggest secret...

Boyfriend for Hire

Author : Delaney Diamond
Publisher : Garden Avenue Press
ISBN 13 : 1946302791
Total Pages : 157 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (463 download)

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Download or read book Boyfriend for Hire written by Delaney Diamond and published by Garden Avenue Press. This book was released on 2023-09-29 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A one-night stand leads to much more... Montez Ross’s family owns At Your Service, a unique company that provides clients with men for both dating and handyman tasks. When the woman who left him after a one-night stand seeks their services, Montez, unaccustomed to being left, is annoyed but agrees to help her out. Desiree Hagan is on track to make senior vice president of marketing at her firm but faces an obstacle: her terrible ex is her direct competition for the promotion. So she hires Montez to be her pretend boyfriend for an important company dinner which she doesn’t want to attend alone. Now she has a new problem: unexpected feelings for Montez that she can’t ignore.

Rent a Boyfriend

Author : Gloria Chao
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1534462465
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (344 download)

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Download or read book Rent a Boyfriend written by Gloria Chao and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Chloe Wang is nervous to introduce her parents to her boyfriend, because the truth is, she hasn't met him yet either. She hired him from Rent for Your 'Rents, a company specializing in providing fake boyfriends trained to impress even the most traditional Asian parents. Drew Chan's passionis art, but after his parents cut him off for dropping out of college to pursue his dreams, he became a Rent for Your 'Rents operative to keep a roof over his head. Luckily, learning protocols like 'Type C parents prefer quiet, kind, zero-PDA gestures' comes naturally to him. When Chloe rents Drew, the mission is simple: convince her parents fake Drew is worthy of their approval so they'll stop pressuring her to accept a proposal from Hongbo, the wealthiest (and douchiest) young bachelor in their tight-knit Asian Americancommunity. But when Chloe starts to fall for the real Drew, who, unlike his fake persona, is definitely not 'rent-worthy, her carefully curated life begins to unravel"--Dust jacket.

Heroes for Hire: Books 13-15

Author : Dale Mayer
Publisher : Valley Publishing Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 1773361147
Total Pages : 636 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (733 download)

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Download or read book Heroes for Hire: Books 13-15 written by Dale Mayer and published by Valley Publishing Ltd.. This book was released on with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bundle contains the following books: Rory’s Rose Brandon’s Bliss Liam’s Lily military romance; military; mystery and suspense; Action and adventure; Navy SEAL romance; SEAL; alpha hero; Romantic Suspense; Mystery; Suspense; light action; romance; Hero, strong female;

Fake Boyfriend: Knocked-Out by My Harsh Boss Vol.1

Author : gogochan
Publisher : Digital Entertainment株式会社
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fake Boyfriend: Knocked-Out by My Harsh Boss Vol.1 written by gogochan and published by Digital Entertainment株式会社. This book was released on 2024-04-30 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “…Do whatever you want. Just don’t come crying to me.” When he plays with her wet and sensitive spot... as he looks at her with a fiery passion, she won’t be able to last long! Honoka is a 28-year-old office worker in a long-standing stationery maker from the countryside who is bothered by her slightly girlish looks. She’s continued to flee from her parents begging her to get married, but now her mother is saying she’s going to bring her a potential suitor… In an effort to prevent their meeting, Honoka’s former college upperclassman and totally intimidating boss Kosuke has agreed to pretend her boyfriend. Although he’s a ball-buster at work, he shows her a softer side. Kosuke was supposed to only be her fake boyfriend… but now he’s pampering her and showering her with love…?

How To Get A Boyfriend - Hire One

Author : Timeka Willis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (317 download)

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Download or read book How To Get A Boyfriend - Hire One written by Timeka Willis and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-04 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book has Plenty of Love Spells to Help You Attract New Love. There are Many Tips on Where to Search to Meet a Man. If You are Looking for a New Man Then You Can Let This Book Guide You on Where the Rich Men are. If You have been Single Way Too Long then it's Time that You Change that Today and Manifest Your Future Husband. Let Your Mutual Friends and Co-Workers Help You Find a New Man Today !!!

The Fairer Death

Author : Victor L. Streib
Publisher : Ohio University Press
ISBN 13 : 0821416936
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book The Fairer Death written by Victor L. Streib and published by Ohio University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher description

Trouble For Hire Box Set

Author : Cynthia Eden
Publisher : Hocus Pocus Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 196063304X
Total Pages : 1112 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (66 download)

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Download or read book Trouble For Hire Box Set written by Cynthia Eden and published by Hocus Pocus Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-03 with total page 1112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The “Trouble For Hire” romance series features hot, former military heroes…and these guys truly are the best kind of trouble. All of the books are stand-alones with guaranteed happy endings. Danger, romance, action, suspense, humor…oh, it’s definitely time to find some trouble…The set includes: NO ESCAPE FROM WAR, DON’T PLAY WITH ODIN, JINX, YOU’RE IT, and REMEMBER RAMSEY. NO ESCAPE FROM WAR (Book 1) Warren “War” Channing finally has the chance to nail his beautiful, lying ex. Turns out, the woman who shattered his heart beneath her high heeled shoes is wanted for murder. She’s on the run, and he is just the man to hunt her down and toss her into the nearest cell…. Rose Shadow has cracked the story of a lifetime. She’s uncovered a brutal serial killer who has been hiding in the shadows—only now, she is his next target. The cops think she’s involved in the string of murders because maybe her DNA had been at a crime scene and maybe she’d been spotted by witnesses at another location, but Rose is a reporter, not a killer. But with War on her trail, she’s out of time and options. War is former special ops. He’s the best PI in town. And he’s the man who gave her more pleasure than should be legal…Too bad that he’s also the man who hates her the most. DON’T PLAY WITH ODIN (Book 2) Odin Shaw thought he’d spend his life on a battlefield. But fate had other plans, and now the former Special Forces operative has just landed a new job at his best friend’s PI office. It’s one hell of a life change, and the giant “Viking” is trying to adjust, fast, but then she walks into his life. Maisey Bright wants to hire Odin. She needs him to help her find proof—irrefutable evidence—that her next-door neighbor is a serial killer. Odin figures the case will be a snap. He’ll prove that Maisey’s neighbor is most definitely not a serial killer. He’ll score some extra cash for the PI firm and maybe even score some points with the lovely—but obviously way too crime-enthusiast-obsessed—Maisey. Piece of cake. But as they dig deeper into the disappearances that have plagued the town for the last year, Odin begins to suspect that Maisey may be dead right. He also realizes that he is falling for a woman who now seems be the target of a killer. JINX, YOU’RE IT (Book 3) Jinx lives for his good times. With a ready smile and quick joke, his charm carries him through most rough situations. And when his grin doesn’t work, he just uses the down and dirty skills he acquired working Special Forces to get the job done. Life is easy, his luck is perfect, and nothing will slow him down. Except maybe…her. Alison “Ali” Carter does not have time for handsome playboys—not even the ones with killer blue eyes and abs that last for days. Sure, she might have given in just one time and let her desire for Jinx take over, but she is not about to repeat that mistake, no matter how great the night was. But when trouble follows Ali to the Gulf Coast, Jinx proves to be an unlikely hero as he leaps into action. This time, it’s not about being lucky. This time, it’s about protecting Ali and maybe, just maybe…winning her heart. REMEMBER RAMSEY (Book 4) Second chances and happily-ever-after endings aren’t meant for men like Ramsey Hyde. He’s a criminal mastermind, a cold-blooded heartbreaker, and certainly no one’s idea of a dream guy. Except…once upon a time, this heartbreaker lost his heart. Dr. Whitney Augustine is considered by many to be one of the luckiest women in the world. She survived an attack that should have killed her. But her miraculous rescue came with a twist…she lost the memory of the last six months of her life. Whitney thought that when she returned to her home, her memories would follow…Unfortunately, they didn’t. And the secret to her past? To all of those long nights that she just can’t remember? Well, Ramsey is the key…he’s the one who remembers everything with perfect, scorching clarity.

Charlotte Illes Is Not a Teacher

Author : Katie Siegel
Publisher : Kensington Books
ISBN 13 : 1496741013
Total Pages : 335 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (967 download)

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Download or read book Charlotte Illes Is Not a Teacher written by Katie Siegel and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2024-07-23 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The déjà vu is strong for 25-year-old former kid detective Charlotte Illes when she lands back in Frencham Middle School – this time as a substitute teacher with a sideline in sleuthing – in the second zany mystery based on the much-loved TikTok web series from @katiefliesaway. For fans of “Poker Face,” “Knives Out,” Elle Cosimano’s Finlay Donovan Series, and anyone seeking to satisfy their Harriet the Spy, Encyclopedia Brown, or Nancy Drew nostalgia! Mention “returning to the scene of a crime,” and people don’t usually picture a middle school. But that’s where kid detective Lottie Illes enjoyed some of her greatest successes, solving mysteries and winning acclaim—before the world of adult responsibilities came crashing in . . . Twentysomething Charlotte is now back in the classroom, this time as a substitute teacher. However, as much as she’s tried to escape the shadow of her younger self, others haven’t forgotten about Lottie. In fact, a fellow teacher is hoping for help discovering the culprit behind anonymous threats being sent to her and her aunt, who’s running for reelection to the Board of Education. At first, Charlotte assumes the messages are a harmless prank. But maybe it’s a good thing she left a detective kit hidden in the band room storage closet all those years ago—just in case. Because the threats are escalating, and it’s clear that untangling mysteries isn’t child’s play anymore . . .

Wedding Date for Hire

Author : Jennifer Shirk
Publisher : Entangled: Bliss
ISBN 13 : 1633754561
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (337 download)

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Download or read book Wedding Date for Hire written by Jennifer Shirk and published by Entangled: Bliss. This book was released on 2015-10-12 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maddie McCarthy is single, between jobs, and (oh, the shame) lives with her mother. To make matters worse, she's the maid of honor for her sister's wedding, and desperately needs a date. Then she sees her salvation-Match Made Easy, a service for women in Maddie's exact position. If she can't find a boyfriend, she'll do the next best thing... Hire one. Trent Montgomery isn't actually part of Match Made Easy. He's just doing a favor for his cousin, but one look at the blonde who hired him, and he's totally hooked. Now Maddie thinks that the attraction sizzling between them is just "part of the package." And Trent is running out of time to prove to her that her date-for-hire might just be her happily-ever-after... Each book in the Anyone But You series is a standalone, full-length story that can be enjoyed out of order. Series Order: Book #1 - Fiance by Fate Book #2 - Wedding Date for Hire Book #3 - Wrong Brother, Right Match

Louisiana Bigshot

Author : Julie Smith
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780765343802
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (438 download)

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Download or read book Louisiana Bigshot written by Julie Smith and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2003-08-18 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Talba Wallis Novel By night the glamorous Baroness de Pontalba, by day New Orleans’ hippest P.I., Talba Wallis is dumbfounded when she can’t do a simple background check on an old friend—Babalu Maya just doesn’t seem to exist on paper. Four days later, she doesn’t exist at all. As Talba threads her way backward through Babalu’s short, difficult life, she finds an intricate pattern of violence and fear, and a shadowy Mr. Big with homicidal intent. Talba butts right into everybody’s business in Clayton, Louisiana, a small town with a big, ugly secret, where being black, mouthy, and smart are the three qualities most likely to get her killed. As she uncovers dark truths, events and people spiral into nasty motion in a story that has more twists and turns than the Mississippi River.

Darcy

Author : Rj Scott
Publisher : Love Lane Books Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781785645396
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (453 download)

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Download or read book Darcy written by Rj Scott and published by Love Lane Books Limited. This book was released on 2024-03-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You're not supposed to fall for the client's sibling but acting on the burning temptation for the sexy fake boyfriend leads to a love he can't ignore... even if Darcy's whispers feel as if they could be lies. Hired to act the part of a devoted boyfriend to a wealthy socialite is just another day in the office for Darcy. He's a professional and needs to keep his head in the game, but it throws him for a loop when he's attracted to his date's brother. Particularly when falling for the stubborn Adrian might lead to him losing the job he loves. Adrian has been as unlucky in love as his sister, but the insane plan of hiring a fake boyfriend is chaos waiting to happen, and he refuses to endorse the move. Acting on the burning temptation for the sexy fake boyfriend leads to a love he can't ignore, even if Darcy's whispers feel as if they could be lies.

Women's Group Treatment for Substance Use Disorder

Author : Elizabeth E. Epstein
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0197655084
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (976 download)

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Download or read book Women's Group Treatment for Substance Use Disorder written by Elizabeth E. Epstein and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2023 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Women with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and other Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) have different etiology, mortality, relapse antecedents, clinical presentation, and course of the disorders than men with AUD/SUD (see Epstein & Menges, 2013; Epstein et al., 2018 ). For instance, relative to men, women report higher comorbidity of mood, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, eating, and personality disorders (Rosenthal, 2013); and women are likely to drink alone, in secrecy, daily, in response to relationship difficulties (Zweig, McCrady, & Epstein, 2009) and in response to negative emotional triggers (Abulseoud et al., 2013). Women tend to have social networks that include family members and romantic partners with SUD (Leonard & Homish, 2008) who do not support recovery (McCrady, 2004). Many relapse antecedents are more prevalent in women than men, including being alone, negative affect, interpersonal problems and relationship distress (Walitzer & Dearing, 2006). Mediators of treatment on AUD outcomes also may differ by gender; mechanisms of change generally relevant to women likely include alleviation of negative affect, enhanced coping skills and self-care, improved interpersonal functioning (Velasquez & Stotts, 2003), and greater emotion regulation (Ashley, Marsden, & Brady, 2003; Timko, Finney, & Moos, 2005). Gender differences in clinical presentation of addiction, relapse antecedents, and mediators suggest that treatments tailored to women's concerns may enhance access to treatment and yield more positive outcomes than gender-neutral programs. Treatment utilization for alcohol use problems is lower for women than for men. Women may be more likely to seek help if single-gender treatment is offered (Cucciare et al., 2013; Lewis et al., 2016), however, female-segregated treatments have been found to be efficacious only if they include female-specific programming (Epstein & Menges, 2013; Holzhauer, Cucciare & Epstein, 2020)"--

Immortal Master Doctor

Author : EX Galibang
Publisher : Funstory
ISBN 13 : 1647599431
Total Pages : 603 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (475 download)

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Download or read book Immortal Master Doctor written by EX Galibang and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 603 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The immortal doctor of this generation was known for his carefree and unrestrained movements, as well as his heaven-defying medical skills. He possessed the strongest martial arts in his possession. Face-smacking young masters of wealthy families, stepping on tens of thousands of heaven's pride level experts, and also attracting countless beauties to throw themselves into their arms. When he reached the peak of his life, Chen Nan could only hug a million beauties and sigh. "Invincibility is such a lonely thing."