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Book Synopsis Dangerous Books for Girls by : Maya Rodale
Download or read book Dangerous Books for Girls written by Maya Rodale and published by . This book was released on 2023-01-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long before clinch covers and bodice rippers, romance novels had a bad reputation as the lowbrow lit of desperate housewives and hopeless spinsters. But why were these books-the escape and entertainment of choice for millions of women-singled out for scorn and shame? Dangerous Books for Girls examines the secret history of the genre's bad reputation-from the "damned mob of scribbling women" in the nineteenth century to the sexy mass-market paperbacks of the twentieth century-and shows how romance novels have inspired and empowered generations of women to dream big, refuse to settle, and believe they're worth it. For every woman who has ever hidden the cover of a romance-and every woman who has been curious about those "Fabio books"-Dangerous Books For Girls shows why there's no room for guilt when reading for pleasure.
Download or read book Reputation written by Dr Rebecca Sharp and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-28 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small-town girl. America's Sweetheart. The biggest pop star in the world.It began with one guy and then the next. Until my reputation preceded me.Yes, I dated them - all of them. Yes, I broke up with them. All of them.Was it too much? The world said yes. Too many, too quickly.My reputation was falling faster than a shooting star and the only way to save it was with the boy who never wanted me.Zach Parker. Singer, songwriter, and sexy as sin.To him, I was just his best friend's little sister. A pest that had grown into a famous annoyance.Zach wanted nothing to do with me, but he could be tempted... with a stepping stone to fame.The plan was simple: Childhood Sweethearts Fall in Love on US Tour.The plan was to let them see what they wanted to see: our 'romance' blossom right in front of their eyes.A romance that Zach had made painfully clear to me years ago would never exist.They said it was the only thing that could repair my image.So, every night I'll stand on that stage and give Zach my heart piece by piece, note by note.We'll give them a show they'll never forget and a love story that I may not survive.Because who cares that in order to put my reputation back together, I'll have to tear my heart apart?
Book Synopsis A Certain Reputation by : Emma Lange
Download or read book A Certain Reputation written by Emma Lange and published by Signet. This book was released on 1995 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trying to get by when her husband dies in disgrace, Anne de Montforte must defend herself against local gossip, a father-in-law who tries to take her sons away, and a lord who wants to take advantage of Anne's tarnished reputation. Original.
Download or read book Love Is a Rogue written by Lenora Bell and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once upon a time in Mayfair a group of wallflowers formed a secret society with goals that had absolutely nothing to do with matrimony. Their most troublesome obstacle? Rogues! They call her Beastly Beatrice. Wallflower Lady Beatrice Bentley longs to remain in the wilds of Cornwall to complete her etymological dictionary. Too bad her brother’s Gothic mansion is under renovation. How can she work with an annoyingly arrogant and too-handsome rogue swinging a hammer nearby? Rogue. Scoundrel. Call him anything you like as long as you pay him. Navy man Stamford Wright is leaving England soon and renovating Thornhill House is just a job. It’s not about the duke’s bookish sister or her fiery copper hair. Or the etymology lessons the prim-yet-alluring lady insists on giving him. Or the forbidden things he'd love to teach her. They say never mix business with pleasure. But when Beatrice and Ford aren't arguing, they're kissing. Sometimes temptation proves too strong to resist…even if the cost is a heart.
Download or read book Reputation written by Adriana Locke and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coy Mason is a jerk. If there is one truth that Bellamy Davenport knows, it's that. Well, that and the fact she didn't mean to hurt him. Physically. Coy can't be hurt emotionally because he doesn't have a heart. Coy is not just the small-town, literal boy next door. He's a heartbreaking, womanizing, mischief-making (and delicious) man and was all of those things well before he became a hot-shot country music sensation. He's a dream standing in her doorway with no shirt, messy hair, and a "Do you wanna?" grin. But he's also a nightmare for her heart, and she knows it. Their enemies-to-lovers relationship always ends the same way-heavy on the enemies, light on the lovers. So why is she still standing there?
Book Synopsis Reading the Romance by : Janice A. Radway
Download or read book Reading the Romance written by Janice A. Radway and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2009-11-18 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1984, Reading the Romance challenges popular (and often demeaning) myths about why romantic fiction, one of publishing's most lucrative categories, captivates millions of women readers. Among those who have disparaged romance reading are feminists, literary critics, and theorists of mass culture. They claim that romances enforce the woman reader's dependence on men and acceptance of the repressive ideology purveyed by popular culture. Radway questions such claims, arguing that critical attention "must shift from the text itself, taken in isolation, to the complex social event of reading." She examines that event, from the complicated business of publishing and distribution to the individual reader's engagement with the text. Radway's provocative approach combines reader-response criticism with anthropology and feminist psychology. Asking readers themselves to explore their reading motives, habits, and rewards, she conducted interviews in a midwestern town with forty-two romance readers whom she met through Dorothy Evans, a chain bookstore employee who has earned a reputation as an expert on romantic fiction. Evans defends her customers' choice of entertainment; reading romances, she tells Radway, is no more harmful than watching sports on television. "We read books so we won't cry" is the poignant explanation one woman offers for her reading habit. Indeed, Radway found that while the women she studied devote themselves to nurturing their families, these wives and mothers receive insufficient devotion or nurturance in return. In romances the women find not only escape from the demanding and often tiresome routines of their lives but also a hero who supplies the tenderness and admiring attention that they have learned not to expect. The heroines admired by Radway's group defy the expected stereotypes; they are strong, independent, and intelligent. That such characters often find themselves to be victims of male aggression and almost always resign themselves to accepting conventional roles in life has less to do, Radway argues, with the women readers' fantasies and choices than with their need to deal with a fear of masculine dominance. These romance readers resent not only the limited choices in their own lives but the patronizing atitude that men especially express toward their reading tastes. In fact, women read romances both to protest and to escape temporarily the narrowly defined role prescribed for them by a patriarchal culture. Paradoxically, the books that they read make conventional roles for women seem desirable. It is this complex relationship between culture, text, and woman reader that Radway urges feminists to address. Romance readers, she argues, should be encouraged to deliver their protests in the arena of actual social relations rather than to act them out in the solitude of the imagination. In a new introduction, Janice Radway places the book within the context of current scholarship and offers both an explanation and critique of the study's limitations.
Book Synopsis How to Ruin a Reputation by : Bronwyn Scott
Download or read book How to Ruin a Reputation written by Bronwyn Scott and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-09-18 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the abrupt death of his father, notorious lothario Ashton Bedevere must do the inconceivable -- take a wife! But who would contemplate redeeming such a rake?
Book Synopsis Bad Girl Reputation by : Elle Kennedy
Download or read book Bad Girl Reputation written by Elle Kennedy and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2022-10-04 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *USA Today bestseller* Bestselling author Elle Kennedy returns to Avalon Bay in this sexy second chance story about two exes who can't stay away from each other, Bad Girl Reputation. When former bad girl Genevieve West returns home for her mother’s funeral, she’s prepared to keep her distance from her ex-boyfriend, Evan Hartley. Their history is rife with turbulence. And passion. A heck of a lot of passion...which she’s trying desperately to forget. But it’s impossible not to run into Evan in the small coastal town where they once ran wild. And the moment she sees her gorgeous ex again, it’s clear to Gen that Evan is still as unruly, sexy, and irresistible as ever. This time around, however, she’s resolved to walk a new path. No more partying. No more foolish mistakes. Her plan is to temporarily remain in town to help her father run his business, but the second he finds somebody else, she’s out of there. Evan has other ideas. He knows they can be good together, but he just has to convince Genevieve of that, even if it means turning over a new leaf himself. But can a bad reputation ever truly be shed? Do second chances really work? Genevieve and Evan are about to find out.
Download or read book Reputation written by Lex Croucher and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bridgerton meets Gossip Girl with a dash of Jane Austen, in Reputation, a Regency-era historical romantic comedy with a deliciously feminist twist, from a hilarious new British voice, Lex Croucher. Abandoned by her parents, bookish and sheltered Georgiana Ellers is spending the summer with her stodgy aunt and uncle at their home in the English countryside. At a particularly dull party, she meets the enigmatic Frances Campbell, a wealthy member of the in-crowd who delights Georgiana with her disregard for so-called "polite society." Lonely and vulnerable, Georgiana quickly falls in with Frances and her wealthy, wild, and deeply improper friends, who introduce her to the upper echelons of Regency aristocracy, and a world of drunken debauchery, frivolous spending, and mysterious young men. One, in particular, stands out from the rest: Thomas Hawksley, who has a tendency to cross paths with Georgiana in her most embarrassing moments. Sparks fly, but Thomas seems unimpressed with the company she is keeping. And soon, Georgiana begins to wonder whether she’ll ever feel like she fits in––or if the price of entry into Frances’s gilded world will ultimately be higher than she is willing to pay. Set against a backdrop of lavish parties, handsome men on horseback––and in a time when one’s reputation was everything––this edgy, hilarious romantic comedy explores sex, consent, belonging, and status through the eyes of an unforgettable heroine that Austen herself would have cheered for.
Book Synopsis To Love and to Loathe by : Martha Waters
Download or read book To Love and to Loathe written by Martha Waters and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named a best romance of the year by Entertainment Weekly Named a most anticipated romance by Oprah Daily, Marie Claire, BuzzFeed, PopSugar, and more! “There was no romance novel more fun this year than this extremely witty enemies-with-benefits confection.” —Entertainment Weekly The author of the “hilarious...joyful, elegant” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) To Have and to Hoax returns with an effervescent, charming, and swoon-worthy novel about a man and woman who never agree on anything—until they agree to a no-strings-attached affair in this Regency-era romp. The widowed Diana, Lady Templeton and Jeremy, Marquess of Willingham are infamous among English high society as much for their sharp-tongued bickering as their flirtation. One evening, an argument at a ball turns into a serious wager: Jeremy will marry within the year or Diana will forfeit one hundred pounds. So shortly after, just before a fortnight-long house party at Elderwild, Jeremy’s country estate, Diana is shocked when Jeremy appears at her home with a very different kind of proposition. After his latest mistress unfavorably criticized his skills in the bedroom, Jeremy is looking for reassurance, so he has gone to the only woman he trusts to be totally truthful. He suggests that they embark on a brief affair while at the house party—Jeremy can receive an honest critique of his bedroom skills and widowed Diana can use the gossip to signal to other gentlemen that she is interested in taking a lover. Diana thinks taking him up on his counter-proposal can only help her win her wager. With her in the bedroom and Jeremy’s marriage-minded grandmother, the formidable Dowager Marchioness of Willingham, helping to find suitable matches among the eligible ladies at Elderwild, Diana is confident her victory is assured. But while they’re focused on winning wagers, they stand to lose their own hearts. With Martha Waters’s signature “cheeky charm and wonderfully wry wit” (Booklist, starred review), To Love and to Loathe is another clever and delightful historical rom-com that is perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Evie Dunmore.
Book Synopsis A Reputation to Uphold by : Victoria Parker
Download or read book A Reputation to Uphold written by Victoria Parker and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Branded wild and shameless by the media, when designer Eva St George is caught with tycoon Dante Vitale, it's guaranteed to make the headlines. With a fledgling reputation to salvage, how can Eva refuse Dante's exit strategy? This ruthless Italian's sole focus is business, and if they can convince the world they're truly in love, they might just both get what they want. But with enough heat between them to rival the Sahara, the fine line between business and pleasure is going up in flames.
Book Synopsis Ways to Ruin a Royal Reputation by : Dani Collins
Download or read book Ways to Ruin a Royal Reputation written by Dani Collins and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA TODAY bestselling author Dani Collins brings delicious drama to this royal romance…with a scandalous twist! “Ruin me.” And she’ll enjoy every delicious second! The king of Vallia never wanted to ascend to the throne. But in order to abdicate, Luca needs a good, old-fashioned disgrace. That’s where powerhouse PR pro Amy Miller comes in! Amy’s revived the career of many a star. She can certainly torpedo that of a reluctant royal. But when instant attraction ignites with Luca, Amy’s soon starring in the scandal. And the fire burning between them is anything but fake news. But will this explosive flame be extinguished by what’s hidden in Amy’s past? From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Signed, Sealed…Seduced books: Book 1: Ways to Ruin a Royal Reputation by Dani Collins Book 2: Cinderella’s Night in Venice by Clare Connelly Book 3: The Playboy's "I Do" Deal by Tara Pammi
Book Synopsis Secrets of a Bad Reputation by : Joss Wood
Download or read book Secrets of a Bad Reputation written by Joss Wood and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is this bad-boy superstar as bad as he seems? Find out when he meets his unlikely match in the first book of Joss Wood’s Dynasties: DNA Dilemma series. He uses his bad-boy persona as a shield until she gets past his defenses… After years in seclusion, music megastar Griff O’Hare is about to reboot his career. Performing at Ryder International’s elite charity ball will rehabilitate his tattered reputation. But Kinga Ryder-White, who’s managing the ball, is wary of risking its success on a charismatic, but unreliable, hell-raiser. She’s the most uptight woman he’s ever met—and the only one who makes him lose control. After a searing night of passion, will Griff risk revealing the secrets of his bad reputation? From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry. Love triumphs in this uplifting romance, part of the Dynasties: DNA Dilemma series: Book 1: Secrets of a Bad Reputation Book 2: Wrong Brother, Right Kiss Book 3: Lost and Found Heir Book 4: The Secret Heir Returns
Book Synopsis A Regrettable Reputation by : Lynn Bryant
Download or read book A Regrettable Reputation written by Lynn Bryant and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-11 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1816 war is over, Napoleon in exile and Regency England is at peace. Mr Nicholas Witham, land agent at the Yorkshire estate of Lord Ashberry has found a haven of quiet, far from the bloodshed of war and the horror of Waterloo. With poachers and lost sheep his most pressing concerns, Nicholas is not seeking anything more exciting than the occasional trip to York or Harrogate and a game of cards with friends. The tranquillity of Ashberry is about to be disrupted by the arrival of Miss Camilla Dorne, a young woman of doubtful reputation, sent away from London by her guardian to avoid the consequences of a disastrous and very public love affair with a disreputable officer which seems to have broken her spirit. Camilla is very sure that an officer of the army, past or present, is the last man she wishes to spend time with. But she discovers that a lost reputation can bring unexpected freedom and possibly a second chance at happiness. With the shadow of war firmly behind him, Nicholas is ready to move on but poverty and rising prices bring rumblings of discontent and rumours of Luddite activity in the industrial towns, and as violence erupts, the land agent of Ashberry finds himself swept up in a new conflict where the enemy is hard to identify. Faced with a stark choice between love and duty, Nicholas is beginning to realise that he may not have left the regiment behind at all...
Book Synopsis How to Ruin Your Boyfriend's Reputation by : Simone Elkeles
Download or read book How to Ruin Your Boyfriend's Reputation written by Simone Elkeles and published by North Star Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-09-08 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amy’s jetting to the Holy Land this summer to vist her boyfriend Avi who’s in the Israeli army. Two weeks at a military training base (her grandmother’s idea) turns out to be pure hell ... and only gets worse when the team leader is Avi.
Download or read book Reputation written by Lex Croucher and published by . This book was released on 2021-07 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hilarious debut novel from Lex Croucher. A classic romcom with a Regency-era twist, for fans of Bridgerton, Mean Girls and/or Jane Austen.
Download or read book Bad Reputation written by S. L. Scott and published by . This book was released on 2024-01-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being bad never felt so good. I fell for Ally the moment I saw her. Who doesn't like a confident, intelligent woman with curves I could spend days exploring? Who am I kidding? I have. Many times. Our story ended abruptly when she packed her bags and left like we weren't meant to be. We are. So I'm calling her bluff. That's how I ended up thousands of miles from home, standing next to a man who claims to be her fiancé. Being good has never felt so bad. When it comes to a successful man with an incredible body and biteable jaw aka Hutton . . . let's just say willpower is not my strong suit. Need more? Try bad-boy American. You're welcome. Embracing my newfound good girl status, I do the right thing to start my reign. My desires no longer matter. The monarchy, the people, and my country do. There is no place for love in this new life. But I never expected to see him again, much less standing next to my royally appointed soon-to-be fiancé. As if that didn't complicate things, he's wearing a perfectly tailored tuxedo and my favorite smirk. I straighten my crown and adjust my dress, realizing this good girl never stood a chance. I'll take the bad reputation if I get him. This second chance standalone romance by New York Times Bestselling Author, S.L. Scott, will have you feeling like a Queen of your own fairy tale. One-click this new romance and fall in love while reading.
