Funny Marriage

From the big house to the big top, this couple’s romance is about to turn into a three-ring circus. Warren Atwell is a no-nonsense lawyer who follows the rules. Journalist Avery Hunter believes the rules are merely suggestions. When their online flirting leads to a real-life meet-up, neither expects to recognize each other—much less spend a night together - in jail. In a desperate attempt to avoid the big house, Warren proposes a spur-of-the-moment marriage. The last thing they expect is to wind up at Camp Quirkus, a circus-themed marriage counseling retreat, where trust falls and ...

So you think you know Karen? Think again.... Karen, Tara, and Rylie are friendly neighbors in a suburban town, who think they know each other well. Karen seems to have it all - an amazing job as a programmer, a handsome husband, and three beautiful daughters. But, recently her neighbors have noticed that she has been keeping something from them. As time goes by, her secrets begin to push her friends away. When Tara and Rylie notice a mysterious man entering Karen’s home, they immediately assume that the secret she has been keeping is an affair. But things are not always as they seem... Is...

Love is just a paint stroke away Miss Celia Thorpe longs to be loved. Her goal is not to find just any husband, using her feminine wit and wiles. If she cannot pick a husband who would love and cherish her, she would do without one and pick up something that fills her with joy…her paint brush. It is this painting that is now threatening to make her a social outcast. Lord Alan Crossfield, even though valuing his freedom, offers for her hand in marriage, hoping to redeem her good name. He is dismayed that a marriage of convenience is not what the fair Miss Thorpe desires.

Reality looks different through the eye of a camera. As the youngest daughter of a wealthy rancher, Azalea has it all—good looks, a steady boyfriend, and a scholarship to a prestigious university. It's the perfect gilded cage. Azalea longs to break free and stand on her own, to find the passion that's missing from her life. But nothing in reality resembles her dreams... until she meets Leo. Leonardo Walton is a self-made billionaire, a genius investor with an unfortunate knack for upsetting people. Determined to boost Leo's public image, his PR manager signs him up for the reality show ...

When investment banker Adrian and software engineer Rowena started the day, they didn’t expect to end it engaged! But Adrian has invented a fake fiancée to impress his CEO, regretting the lie almost immediately, and now he is in hot water. Meanwhile, Rowena's career has just gone up in flames, leaving her unemployed, unexpectedly expecting with no father in the picture, and short of options. When fate throws these two hot messes into a meet-cute of epic proportions, it's a match made in rock-bottom heaven.

Are you tired of swiping left and right on dating apps with little to show for it? Enter The Dating App Confessions - a collection of short stories featuring dating app users who have gone through some wild, scary, and unique experiences that will leave you laughing, crying, and cheering them on. Follow the journey of these diverse characters as they navigate the ups and downs of modern dating. From the shy introvert who finds love in the most unexpected way, to the bold and adventurous who take risks for love, each character has their own unique story to tell. And the best part? Each ...

Disillusioned after a disasterous relationship, Jennifer Wren returns to her home town in Norfolk, hoping to quietly rebuild her life and help sort her brother's life out as well. A hilarious feel good comedy, full of twists and turns, which leads Jennifer to reappraise her life. Does she want another relationship so soon after her break-up? On top of that, crime lurks the streets of Staithesby and inadvertently she become involved in trying to solve it. The Marigold Café and Bookshop is written in our usual light-hearted, tongue in cheek, heart- warming, feel good style. We hope you enjoy...

This collection of essays and poems, by Barbara Whittington, dates from the author’s first essay published in The Cleveland Plain Dealer in the late 70’s. Her more recent essays include “In My Mind I’m Always Going Home” and “The Good Life.” A few unpublished essays join this group, among them, “Dr. Oz is in My Purse.” In an essay about the presidential election between Barack Obama and John McCain, she talks about growing up during the civil rights era. Her essays are humorous, thought-provoking, and reflective. An award-winning author, her stories have appeared in The ...

Fake dating my best friend’s cousin for the summer? Yes, please! No strings, no risks, no problems. Camille I’m on a man-ban. That’s right, no dating for me. Until my radar for picking morons gets fixed, I’m on a look-but-don’t-touch policy. During a summer vacation at my best friend’s lake house, her cousin Bennett comes up with the perfect plan. If we pretend we’re together, his meddling family will butt out of our love lives. But as we spend time with each other, my traitorous heart has other ideas. Like falling for the widower who’s completely off-limits. It’s just my ...

In Regency England, darkness binds them, but love may destroy them. She's a virtuous governess. He's a marquess with insatiable desires. A twist of fate forces them to marry, tying their lives together. Alexandra Brown has one goal: work as a governess and escape with her virtue intact. But the sinfully seductive Marquess of Salisbury threatens to unravel her plan. Despite her resistance, he's determined to make her his marchioness. Arthur Redesdale, Marquess of Salisbury, hides his dark secrets behind rakish charms. When he meets Alexi, she awakens a fierce yearning in him like no other. ...

Have you ever been married to a demon…I mean, a narcissist? No? Well, let me tell you about it, and it ain’t going to be pretty. Grab a glass of wine—trust me, you'll need it. I’d always been drawn to the charismatic types. You know the kind—loud, brimming with confidence, and always wearing a smile that could charm the Satan himself. Little did I know, I was about to sign a lifelong blood contract with one who truly might. Now, being married to a narcissist is a lot like organizing a circus. At first, you’re thrilled to be part of something that excites so many people; then you...

Suzanne has a job she loves, for a boss she loathes. After a lunchtime drink and an unexpected episode of boss-bashing in front of the CEO, she finds herself unemployed and entering the world of ‘temping’. Catapulted from one brief assignment to the next, her life spins out of control, intensified by the discovery that her husband is having an affair with a girl called ‘Popeye’. Then her big sister, Katie, arrives, and all hell breaks loose. It'll make you laugh (a lot). It'll make you cry (a bit). It'll make you go "Ooh" and "Ahh" and "Oh my God!" Emotional drama blitzed with huge ...

A marriage of mistake and inconvenience and a woman not interested in cowboys, especially ones that break hearts as easily as breathing. I’m back in my hometown, pregnant and unmarried. More of a pariah than the town felon. How did I end up here? I was supposed to be living big in Las Vegas, not living la vida loco back in Tall Pine, Montana. Rhett followed me from the desert but denies it. Like I’m going to believe he has family here. I'd have to be stupid to believe he loved me enough to elope in Vegas. I'd have to be stupid to even be considering letting him back into my life. I'm ...

What if Mr. Martin had proposed to Harriet in person instead of writing a letter, thus receiving an acceptance rather than a refusal? Thus begins Harriet's Secret... When Mr. Martin visits Harriet one morning and proposes, she joyfully says yes without hesitation. But when she meets with Emma to deliver the happy news, confusion abounds—Emma thinks it's Mr. Elton who has proposed, and upon Harriet's clarification that it was not Mr. Elton but Mr. Martin, Emma assumes that Harriet refused the man—and poor Harriet leads Emma to believe she had refused him! When Mr. Knightley offers his ...

Embark on a transformative journey through the heart of love and partnership with "The Mosaic of Marriage: Navigating Love, Challenges, and Growth Together." This insightful and deeply engaging guide is crafted for those who seek to: Deepen their connection: Navigate challenges with grace and explore the vibrant landscape of a committed relationship, serving as a beacon for couples at any stage of their journey together. Rekindle the spark: Whether you're aiming to enhance communication or delve into the complex dynamics of intimacy and desire, this guide offers invaluable tools and ...

In Funny Little Human, Fiona Lukeis takes you on a life-changing journey to the heart of what it means to be human. Grounded in simple yet profound truths, Fiona shows you how to break free from the mental habits that keep you stuck and find a clearer, calmer, and more peaceful way to live.

She must outwit her fiancé's nasty mum or lose the perfect man. Beauty-consultant Angela and posh Bertie fall in love in a supermarket aisle... ...And soon plan to walk down a wedding aisle. But Bertie's snobby mother blackmails Angela into ending the relationship. Worried her beloved dad could go to prison, she complies. But a long-lost magical aunt appears and has a surprise… Angela is a witch. Together, can they out-witch Bertie's mum and save Angela's relationship? Get your copy of Angela's Lashes now and find out.

He’s rich enough to make her dance all night - but can he let her love him? Rich and bored, rancher Darien Jonas accepts a bet - convince his family that he’s found his future wife. He already lives out in the boondocks, so all he has to do is pick a local cowgirl, fix her up, and make her presentable. Fern Larsen knows she’s got nothing to offer the world, but she’s determined to change that… somehow. When her posh neighbor sets out to improve her, she’s grateful but suspicious - because his reasons seem as shoddy as his priorities. Soon, Fern figures out there is more to her ...

They got married for the greater good. Neither expected to fall in love... Dashing and illustrious Mack Duncan thought he was a shoo-in for mayor in the Silver Plum election—until ghosts from his past are dredged up. As his poll numbers sink, his family suggests drastically unorthodox methods to shift odds back in his favor. A marriage of convenience to a beautiful schoolteacher seems like a ludicrous idea. One so crazy it just might work... Cady Marshall is appalled the Duncan family would suggest she enter into a marriage just to help secure Mack’s political victory. Yet, that ...

A one-night stand. An unwanted pregnancy. A life-changing experience. Zane Spencer can't hide from his mistakes anymore, so tail tucked between his legs, he returns home to Shiloh for a fresh start. He'll swallow his pride, go back to working on the farm he never should have left in the first place, and maybe one day he'll deserve to find a sweet girl to marry and raise a family of his own. No one will ever find out that instead of chasing his dreams with his band, he’d spent most of his time away as an Elvis impersonator. But a surprise that will change his life forever awaits him back ...