Curled in the Bed of Love

Curled in the Bed of Love

Author: Catherine Brady

Publisher: University of Georgia Press

Published: 2012-04-01

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 0820342203

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All of Brady's stories are gritty and unflinching in their gaze, yet lyrical and rich in the imagery of stasis and change. There is much to learn in these tales of flawed but good people working hard to hold their lives together.


Love and Trouble

Love and Trouble

Author: Claire Dederer

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2017-05-09

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1101946512

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Blazingly intelligent, wickedly funny, and piercingly honest, a memoir that captures the perils and pleasures of girlhood, womanhood, and life itself. “One of my favorite books of the last few years.” —Cheryl Strayed “Sentence for sentence, a more pleasure-yielding midlife memoir is hard to think of.” —The Atlantic At mid-life, Claire Dederer developed a sudden yearning for jailbreak. In this exuberant memoir, she reflects on two periods in her life uncannily similar in their emotional intensity: her present experience as a middle-aged mom in the grip of unruly and mysterious new hungers, and her recollections of herself as a teenager.


Love's Second Chance

Love's Second Chance

Author: Brandon Rowell

Publisher: Brandon Rowell

Published: 2024-10-16

Total Pages: 555

ISBN-13:

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In Love's Second Chance, Jacob, a single gay man in his early 30s, unexpectedly becomes the guardian of his five-month-old nephew, Nate, after a tragic accident takes the lives of Nate’s parents. Without hesitation, Jacob steps up to raise Nate, dedicating the next sixteen years of his life to providing a stable, loving home. As he navigates the challenges of single parenthood, Jacob puts his own desires for love and romance on hold, focusing solely on Nate’s well-being. Throughout the years, Jacob faces societal judgments, struggles with balancing his career and parenting, and wrestles with the insecurities of being a gay man raising a child alone. Yet, through it all, he and Nate form an unbreakable bond. Despite the challenges, Jacob finds immense joy and purpose in raising Nate, and the two develop a deep, meaningful relationship. When Nate turns 16, he surprises Jacob by encouraging him to start dating again, believing his uncle deserves to find love. For the first time in years, Jacob considers the possibility of opening his heart to romance. He faces anxiety and uncertainty about re-entering the world of gay dating after years of celibacy, but with Nate’s support, he begins to take tentative steps toward finding love. Jacob eventually meets Daniel, a kind and understanding man, and the two quickly develop a connection. As their relationship grows, Jacob grapples with the challenges of balancing his responsibilities as a parent with his desire to pursue love. With time, Daniel proves to be a supportive partner, not only accepting Jacob but also welcoming Nate as part of their new family. Love's Second Chance is a touching story about family, love, and the courage to find happiness after years of self-sacrifice. It explores the trials of single parenthood, the complexities of being a gay man raising a child, and the journey of rediscovering love when life offers a second chance.


Love's Answer

Love's Answer

Author: Betty McLain

Publisher: Next Chapter

Published: 2022-01-24

Total Pages: 139

ISBN-13:

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Lily Hemp wasn't looking for love. After losing her family in an accident, surviving was enough. She grew her flowers and kept to herself, until the day a magic mirror showed her the face of a man who was supposed to be her true love. Les was no stranger to the magic mirror. He knew people who were matched through its power, and knew he would one day see his true love's face staring back at him in the reflection. He never expected his true love to be unhappy to find him. Can Les win her grief-broken heart? And with even the most innocent left lost and alone, can Lily learn to open her heart and accept the new opportunity being offered to her?


Curly Girl

Curly Girl

Author: Michele Bender

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Published: 2011-01-13

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 076115678X

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The Curly Girl manifesto is back, now completely revised, updated, and expanded by more than a third with all-new material. Created by curly hair evangelist Lorraine Massey—the go-to curl expert featured in Allure, InStyle, Lucky, Seventeen, and The New York Times; and founder of several curly salons and curly products in New York City—Curly Girl is the surprising bible for the 65 percent of women with naturally curly or wavy hair and a desire to celebrate it. Curly Girl is packed with unique and fail-proof hair-care methods, inspiration, and an empowering pro-curl attitude. It’s all here: daily routines for Botticelli, fractal, and wavy curls; Lorraine’s no-more-shampoo epiphany—handle your hair as gently as you do your best cashmere sweater; homemade lotions and potions. New to this edition: an illustrated, step-by-step guide to trimming your own hair (remember: it’s not what you take off; it’s what you leave on); a section on the particular needs of wavy hair; Lorraine’s Down-and-Dirty Curly Boy Routine; more fabulous ’dos for weddings and other special occasions; a chapter on multicurltural hair written by an African American specialist. Plus, updated information on green and chemical-free products, 20 new Q&As, and a DVD with tutorials on caring for four different types of curls. From now on, there’s no such thing as a bad hair day.


The Cat Whisperer

The Cat Whisperer

Author: Mieshelle Nagelschneider

Publisher: Bantam

Published: 2013-03-05

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 0553907239

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Practical and effective strategies for solving every feline behavior problem imaginable—from litter box issues to scratching, spraying, biting, and beyond. “Mieshelle Nagelschneider is a wizard at demystifying cat behavior and providing easy-to-follow steps for solving vexing problems.”—Bob Tarte, author of Kitty Cornered Cat Whisperer Mieshelle Nagelschneider has been helping people deal with these dilemmas for two decades, achieving a near-perfect success rate. Central to her approach is a keen understanding of the unique way cats see the world—their need for safety and security, their acute territoriality, and their insatiable desire to catch and kill prey. Her proven C.A.T. cat behavior modification plan is a commonsense course of action that can be specifically tailored to your cat in the context of its behavior problems and its particular household environment. Easy-to-implement solutions help transform even the most anxiety-riddled companions into confident, gregarious, and relaxed cats who live longer, happier, and healthier lives. Inside you’ll discover • how to harness the power of “friendly pheromones” to improve your cat’s appetite, exploration, grooming, and play • where, when, and how to create a litter box environment that will provide ease of access and reduce anxiety for you and your cat • how to end aggression in multiple-cat households and help your cats coexist peacefully Who says you can’t train a cat? In this fascinating and indispensable book, the Cat Whisperer takes you inside the mind of a feline to explain why members of one of the world’s most inscrutable species act the way they do—and how you can convince them to change their behaviors for the sake of your peace of mind . . . and theirs.


Dr Fox and the Queen of Curl

Dr Fox and the Queen of Curl

Author: Breanna Cone

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2013-06

Total Pages: 331

ISBN-13: 1475994214

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Dr. Maxwell Fox bemoans his lack of female companionship but saw no solution in the small town of Spencer City, Connecticut where he is currently practicing medicine. But fate gets a hand with the early arrival of Amanda Rogers' child. Susan Smith, a successful beautician and massage therapist, is visiting her old friend Marjorie Sellers when the nurse has to help deliver a premature baby at the Fox Clinic in the middle of the night. Susan tags along to assist in any way she can. But she is unprepared for the sexual attraction the doctor presents. Just recovering from a breakup with a Lothario, she has no intentions of letting a man into her world anytime soon. The battle of wits between these two polar opposites makes the sparks fly and a romantic relationship intriguing. Can they forget the problems of the past to find love?


A Crack in the Sea

A Crack in the Sea

Author: H. M. Bouwman

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 0399545190

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"Pip, a young boy who can speak to fish, and his sister Kinchen set off on a great adventure, joined by twins with magical powers, refugees fleeing post-war Vietnam, and some helpful sea monsters"--