Can two clueless romantics rescue each other without falling in love? Small-town teacher Cindy just lost her fiancé. Absentminded professor Hugh has the soul of a knight but the body of a nerd. To win over the people they adore, they join forces to transform each other. But is true love closer than they think? An eccentric group of elders adds to the fun in this laughter-filled romance by USA Today bestselling novelist Jacqueline Diamond, author of Yours, Mine and Ours. Cindy and the Fella was a finalist for the Golden Quill and Booksellers Best awards.
Is this her chance for revenge or for true love? Laura’s play about magical glass slippers that make people fall for the wrong person has scored a major production—directed by the charming rogue who once broke her heart. In a surprise twist, her play casts a romantic spell over everyone connected with it—including her and Jared. Does he deserve a second chance, or should Laura turn the tables on him? Don’t miss this zany, unpredictable romantic comedy by the USA Today bestselling author of Designer Genes and The Would-Be Mommy..
She just woke up in bed with her worst enemy! What’s her next move? Rival magazine editors Belle and Darryl wage a fierce, funny and public battle of wits. She skewers his arrogance, while he delights in needling her. Then someone spikes the punch at a party and...oops! They’re determined never to mention this again. But the joke has a punchline: there’s a little person due in nine months. When their secret goes viral, their clash goes nuclear! Can enemies become friends as well as co-parents? USA Today Bestselling author Jacqueline Diamond won a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for her heartwarming, hilarious romantic comedies. Welcome to the first book in her Scoundrels in Love trilogy!
Nobody was expecting this baby! In the quirky town of Clair de Lune, California, the best of plans often go wildly astray. Now an incompatible couple—a tech billionaire and a free-spirited bicycle messenger—receive a shocking surprise: joint parenthood. They’re sure this darling little girl can’t be their baby... until they discover that a recently deceased fertility expert used their genetic donations for her personal family plans. Then she went on vacation, fell off an elephant, and died. Billionaire Jim Bonderoff is sure he will be the best dad ever because he can afford to hire help. Dex Fenton believes his idea of a home is seriously out of whack, and she moves in with him and his peculiar staff to prove it. Thus begins another hilarious romcom by the USA Today bestselling author of Designer Genes and Yours, Mine and Ours. “Jacqueline Diamond writes marvelous romantic comedy.”—reviewer Leena Hyat. Excuse Me? Whose Baby? was originally published by Harlequin.
From the silver screen to the Great White Way, small community theatres to television sets, the musical has long held a special place in America's heart and history. Now, in The Oxford Companion to the American Musical, readers who flocked to the movies to see An American in Paris or Chicago, lined up for tickets to West Side Story or Rent, or crowded around their TVs to watch Cinderella or High School Musical can finally turn to a single book for details about them all. For the first time, this popular subject has an engaging and authoritative book as thrilling as the performances themselves. With more than two thousand entries, this illustrated guide offers a wealth of information on musicals, performers, composers, lyricists, producers, choreographers, and much more. Biographical entries range from early stars Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby, Mary Martin, and Mae West to contemporary show-stoppers Nathan Lane, Savion Glover, and Kristin Chenoweth, while composers Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers, and Andrew Lloyd Webber all have articles, and the choreography of Bob Fosse, Tommy Tune, and Debbie Allen receives due examination. The plays and films covered range from modern hits like Mamma Mia! and Moulin Rouge! to timeless classics such as Yankee Doodle Dandy and Show Boat. Also, numerous musicals written specifically for television appear throughout, and many entries follow a work-Babes in Toyland for example-as it moves across genres, from stage, to film, to television. The Companion also includes cross references, a comprehensive listing of recommended recordings and further reading, a useful chronology of all the musicals described in the book, plus a complete index of Tony Award and Academy Award winners. Whether you are curious about Singin' in the Rain or Spamalot, or simply adore The Wizard of Oz or Grease, this well-researched and entertaining resource is the first place to turn for reliable information on virtually every aspect of the American musical.
At long last, Sarah Britton, called the “queen bee of the health blogs” by Bon Appétit, reveals 100 gorgeous, all-new plant-based recipes in her debut cookbook, inspired by her wildly popular blog. Every month, half a million readers—vegetarians, vegans, paleo followers, and gluten-free gourmets alike—flock to Sarah’s adaptable and accessible recipes that make powerfully healthy ingredients simply irresistible. My New Roots is the ultimate guide to revitalizing one’s health and palate, one delicious recipe at a time: no fad diets or gimmicks here. Whether readers are newcomers to natural foods or are already devotees, they will discover how easy it is to eat healthfully and happily when whole foods and plants are at the center of every plate.
