Cuffing Season I wasn't looking for a man.I was looking for a mentor. When renowned photographer Luca Romano returned home to teach a Photo Storytelling workshop, Hamilton University was buzzing. But a campus wide email warned us not to approach Luca if we weren't selected to participate-and I wasn't selected. I wasn't looking to break the rules.I was looking to break into the industry. I knew getting photographed by Luca Romano would catapult my career. I hoped he'd call, but I had no expectations. I wanted to converse with him, pick his brain, expand my portfolio. That's all. Listen... I wasn't looking to be his muse.But I wasn't going to tell him no.** A Sweatpants Season Standalone Spin-off **
The Cuffing Season (noun): “During the fall and winter months, people who would normally rather be single or promiscuous find themselves along with the rest of the world desiring to be "Cuffed" or tied down by a serious relationship.” Harry Davis needs help. He’s in a dead-end retail job, when all he wants to do is write the next great American novel. Meanwhile, his best friend Preston is obsessed with finding true love before the holiday season begins, and he’s dragging Harry along for the ride, whether he likes it or not. When Harry’s mentor suggests that the guys use their adventures to write a series of articles on seeking love from a man’s point of view, Harry isn’t sure about the idea. Still, desperate times call for desperate measures, and this could be the break he’s been seeking. If the new column goes viral, it could change everything, opening doors Harry’s only dreamed of finding. But will he realize that the real prize is much closer—and more unexpected—than he imagined?
"5 Ways Single Women Can Cope With "Cuffing" Season" provides 5 key tips to help women understand the importance of focusing on rebuilding a solid relationship with themselves & with God after experiencing relationship heartbreak and trauma. By focusing the attention on self; they will learn how to heal, regain their self worth and recreate a life that they desire & deserve. This book provides key gems on helping women focus less on the "cuffing" and more on the "lesson." I created this book to motivate & inspire women of all backgrounds to learn the importance of healing and to be comfortable & own their power in their singleness instead of rushing back into a relationship or "situationship." It was designed to help promote positive self image, healing and personal & spiritual growth.
Lucy Parsons wants absolutely nothing to do with the Westmoore family or the maple syrup they produce. When Sierra Westmoore blows back into town after her father's death and tries to rent a room at Lucy's family's bed-and-breakfast, The Maple Inn, Lucy kicks her out on the spot. It doesn't matter that Sierra hasn't set foot in Maple Run in fifteen years-the Westmoores are not allowed.But small towns don't leave a lot of room to hide, and Sierra and her brother, Drake, have set their sights on improving the town's opinion of them now that their father is gone. Lucy doesn't believe any Westmoore could have good intentions, and although she may have to play nice with Sierra, it doesn't mean she's going to like it.
Winner of the 2023 National Indie Excellence Award for romantic comedy! Tori Ross, author of Rocks and Contact High, brings you a steamy, small-town romantic comedy! Savannah Smart comes back to her hometown, Evergreen Hills, to take over as the head librarian over the local library's youth literacy program. She's determined to finish her degree in library science and enjoy a quiet life as a town librarian. But when a local bar advertises a cuffing season speed dating event, Savannah's mom signs them both up and convinces her daughter to give it a try. Wilder Lynx is determined to remain single forever. He also has a new partner every year for cuffing season and even makes his partner sign a deal saying that their relationship ends after Valentine's Day. As the couple begins their cuffing season and their feelings for each other grow, they quickly realize they may be in over their heads. Can Savannah break the contract she signed and tell Wilder she wants him to stick around, or can Wilder put his pride aside long enough to void the contract?
“A relationship expert whose work is like that of a scientific Carrie Bradshaw.” —THE OBSERVER A self-affirming, holistic guide for everyone—single or married, divorced or dating—to transforming heartbreak into healing by the founder of the innovative and revolutionary Renew Breakup Bootcamp Amy Chan hit rock bottom when she discovered that her boyfriend cheated on her. Although she was angry and broken-hearted, Chan soon came to realize that the breakup was the shakeup she needed to redirect her life. Instead of descending into darkness, she used the pain of the breakup as a bridge to self-actualization. She devoted herself to learning various healing modalities from the ancient to the scientific, and dived into the psychology of love. It worked. Fast forward years later, Amy completely transformed her life, her relationships and founded a breakup bootcamp helping countless women heal their hearts. In Breakup Bootcamp, Amy Chan directs her experience as a relationship columnist and as the creator of Renew Breakup Bootcamp into a practical, thoughtful guide to turning broken hearts into an opportunity to break out of complacency and destructive habits. Dubbed "the Chief Heart Hacker," Amy Chan grounds her practical advice and tried and tested methods rooted in cutting-edge psychology and research, helping first her bootcamp attendees and now her readers most effectively heal and reclaim their self-love. Breakup Bootcamp comes at the perfect time, when many are feeling the intensity of being in or out of a relationship, lonely or suffocated, and flirting with old toxic relationships they’ve outgrown. Relatable, life-changing, and backed by sound scientific research, Breakup Bootcamp can help anyone turn their greatest heartbreak into a powerful tool for growth.
Renovation takes a sexy turn when a cute country girl rocks up with a tool belt and plans that throw the whole gay neighbourhood into disarray in this light-hearted lesbian romance. When handywoman Jorgie's uncle leaves her an old house in Melbourne, it's a dream come true. Sure, 94 Gaylord Street is falling apart, and she has to deal with her uncle Bruce's eccentric friends thanks to his unusual Will. But that's okay. She'll fire up her power tools and turn the dilapidated terrace house into a desirable inner-city pad. Then she'll sell up and head home to the country. Jorgie hasn't counted on falling for cute neighbour Marta, who's found her heart-home among the tight queer-community of Gaylord Street. Between mugs of too-strong tea and Jorgie's lack of a working shower, the two forge a surprising connection. But what happens when the renovation's complete? Can Jorgie really just toss aside her tool belt and saunter away?
"He has a big...smile. It was the first thing I noticed that day until he stood. His grey sweatpants hung off his hips and I didn’t want to look. I really didn’t. I’m a feminist. I don’t believe in objectifying men. I don’t catcall men. I don’t ogle the bodies of men. I don’t view men as objects of my affection rather than complex people with feelings, wants, and needs of their own. I don’t treat men the way society often treats women. I treat men the way I want to be treated as a woman—with respect! So, when Carlos ran into me while I was reviewing my interview questions in the park, it surprised me to see my photography classmate out of context. I was also surprised to see as much of him as I did. It wasn’t just that it caught my eye. It was the fact that it held my attention. It wasn’t just that it was large. It was the fact that it was visibly large. It wasn’t just that it was Carlos Richmond. It was the fact that I am Akila Bishara. And I am not seduced by anything other than intelligent conversation, witty rapport, and meaningful actions.I am not seduced by a dick print. I am not. Seriously, I’m not."--page [4] of cover.
This book provides a diverse range of insights for elevating one’s mindset. It goes beyond simply addressing trauma recovery, emphasizing the importance of personal growth. Covering a wide array of subjects, the book guides readers toward self-restoration and offers fresh approaches to handling challenges. While it might appear to revolve around relationships, it’s equally valuable for evaluating one’s healing journey, mastering emotional expression, and making thoughtful choices in various situations. Ultimately, the book fosters the journey to becoming the finest version of oneself.
