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A woman with no memory of her past embarks on a journey of self-discovery, grappling with her identity and the fragments of her former life that resurface. As she navigates relationships and the mysteries surrounding her disappearance, she confronts both external threats and internal struggles. Themes of resilience, the search for belonging, and the impact of memory intertwine, creating a gripping narrative that explores the depths of the human experience and the quest for redemption.
In this warmly funny romance about finding your way, opposites attract when an ex-heiress and a single dad cross paths, only to find that their separate roads may lead them to the same destination. Rowan Quinn knows fatherhood is a role he doesn't want to take on--until he unexpectedly finds himself a single dad. He uproots his perfectly constructed life to move to a tight-knit coastal community in South Africa where, with the help of his grandmother, Rowan has a shot at giving his son the family he never had. Once footloose and fancy-free, former heiress Delilah Huntington is now a waitress in Sugarbush Bay determined to build a better life and a better self. So when she meets introverted Rowan, she makes it her personal mission to induct him into the town's circle of single dads to give him the support he needs. The more Delilah lends her help to an out-of-his-depth Rowan, the more Rowan begins to realize that family is what you make it...and, just maybe, Delilah could be part of his.
Not just for Christmas? A year after being jilted, Ava Keller finds herself forced back up the aisle - as a bridesmaid. Best man Noah Giles - Ava's first crush - is the perfect distraction from her painful memories. But their flirtation turns serious when Ava's feelings for him resurface! Hurt when Noah left after their kiss years before, will Ava give their chemistry a second chance? - When biker Seth Bolton rescues runaway bride Kate Burroughs, he wants more than he should with the gorgeous mum-to-be. He's never been one to settle down, and he already has plans to leave. The best he can offer Kate is a no-strings fling and, in spite of her better judgment, Kate says yes. But soon they'll both have choices to make. She left the wrong man at the altar...will Seth turn out to be the right one? - Holly Jacobs knows her night of passion with Dr Daniel Chandler was more than just lust. So she fixes the hospital's Secret Santa to prove it! The playboy doc can't resist Holly, and their time spent snowed in together makes him wonder if his connection with Holly is for life - not just for Christmas...
In the nineteenth century, Russian men experienced a discontent that often stemmed not from poverty or war, but from grappling with the era's contradictory notions of masculinity. This work offers a fresh perspective on the intersection of masculinity and art history by examining how dissatisfaction arose from shifting conceptions of manhood beyond typical Western contexts. Each chapter analyzes how Russian painters illustrated evolving gender norms, revealing insights into the expected and actual qualities of masculinity as lived by men of the time. Utilizing a diverse range of sources, including untranslated letters, journals, and contemporary critiques, the exploration uncovers the complex desires and aspirations of men during this period. Readers encounter notable Russian artists like Karl Briullov, Pavel Fedotov, Alexander Ivanov, Ivan Kramskoi, and Ilia Repin, who created realist masterpieces that engaged with Western European art. This analysis leads to a culturally nuanced understanding of nineteenth-century art-making, challenging persistent myths of masculinity and offering a new interpretive history of modernism in art.
From secret attraction to foreverJessica is undeniably attracted to her delicious new neighbour, Dylan. But he’s also her best friend’s brother! Overcoming their complicated situation seems impossible, but could the answer to their problems be just next door?•Elena Ricci has always had a crush on Earl Luca DiSalvo. With his dark and stormy eyes, his protective nature, and his royal bearing, who wouldn't? But she believed they were destined to only ever be friends, until one magical evening in Paris…that has dramatic consequences!•From the moment she sees Dr Xavier O’Donnell, midwife Brighde Campbell knows how the night will end. In the gorgeous obstetrician’s arms, she can forget the closely kept reason she avoids commitment – but then she discovers she’s pregnant… Can Xavier convince Brighde that no matter what the future holds, they’ll face it together?
"Successful romance author Gaia Anders has a secret: anything she dreams at night is magically written into her bestselling novels. After a lonely childhood in foster care, her dream life is the only one she trusts. Gaia's waking life just can't compare--until she gets caught in one utterly surprising, crazy-passionate, real-life kiss ... Workaholic businessman Jacob Scott has had a crush on his brother's best friend, Gaia, since forever--but he never expected to literally share her dreams. Living out their magical nighttime fantasies is explosive, but it's their waking desire turning his single-minded ways upside down. It's making him want a future he didn't think was possible ... But Gaia has secrets from her past she won't reveal. And Jacob's attempts to keep the peace in his own fractured family puts him up against her deepest fears. Soon, they're facing hard truths about who they are and what they're running from. And the only way to break this curse is realizing true love's real-life power ..."--Page 4 of cover
