On the way home from a friend's wedding, Takumi told Yae that they should end their "sham marriage." Although she went into shock at this sudden development, after hearing the truth behind her split with Takumi from Jun-san, she chased after Takumi to the far off country of the Republic of Malta. What will be their fate when the two finally meet again…?!
Yae is an unremarkable girl who temps for a living. She loses her home and job in one stroke and is, at 29, at her wits’ end. Then her childhood friend Takumi appears before her. A good-looking, successful architect, he lives a glamorous life. In exchange for free accommodation in his skyscraper condo in the heart of Tokyo, Yae acts as his fake wife?! This is the story of a fake marriage to a smug, handsome architect!
Just an unremarkable woman, Yae has mostly been working temp jobs. Then she runs into her high and mighty, childhood friend Takumi Natsume, who has become an architect. In exchange for staying for free at his high-rise apartment, she agrees to take on the role of the fake spouse of him! At her friend’s wedding after-party, Yae reunites with her ex. He takes her out on a date at a fancy French restaurant, but guess who is at that restaurant? None other than Takumi, who happens to be there on business! Yae’s heart wavers between her fake husband, who is full of himself, and the sweet her ex?! A little naughty and very extravagant! The third volume of a Cinderella-like love story that has started with a lie is full of unexpected turns of events!
Just as Masters and Johnson were pioneers in the study of human sexuality, so Dr. John Gottman has revolutionized the study of marriage. As a professor of psychology at the University of Washington and the founder and director of the Seattle Marital and Family Institute, he has studied the habits of married couples in unprecedented detail over the course of many years. His findings, and his heavily attended workshops, have already turned around thousands of faltering marriages. This book is the culmination of his life's work: the seven principles that guide couples on the path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship. Straightforward in their approach, yet profound in their effect, these principles teach partners new and startling strategies for making their marriage work. Gottman helps couples focus on each other, on paying attention to the small day-to-day moments that, strung together, make up the heart and soul of any relationship. Being thoughtful about ordinary matters provides spouses with a solid foundation for resolving conflict when it does occur and finding strategies for living with those issues that cannot be resolved. Packed with questionnaires and exercises whose effectiveness has been proven in Dr. Gottman's workshops, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential. The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the result of Dr. John Gottman's many years of closely observing thousands of marriages. This kind of longitudinal research has never been done before. Based on his findings, he has culled seven principles essential to the success of any marriage. Maintain a love map. Foster fondness and admiration. Turn toward instead of away. Accept influence. Solve solvable conflicts. Cope with conflicts you can't resolve. Create shared meaning. Dr. Gottman's unique questionnaires and exercises will guide couples on the road to revitalizing their marriage, or making a strong one even better.
Yae and Takumi come on their “honeymoon”/inspection trip to a high-class glamping site that his company is in charge of. In front of his subordinates, he says that Yae was his “first love.” While she’s nervous, not knowing if it’s true or a lie, they end up spending a night in the same bed! What does the unusually serious Takumi tell Yae … ?! A little naughty and very extravagant, this is Volume 2 of a Cinderella-like love story that starts with a lie.
Ikuma Saeki finally married his childhood friend and the girl of his dreams, Sumika. But while years of pining came easily to him, physical closeness does not...and he's having trouble navigating the intimacy that comes with marriage. Sumika, too, is having trouble bridging the gap between friend and lover...what is this innocent couple to do but navigate it together, awkwardness and all!
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Over a million copies sold! “An eminently practical guide to an emotionally intelligent—and long-lasting—marriage.”—Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work has revolutionized the way we understand, repair, and strengthen marriages. John Gottman’s unprecedented study of couples over a period of years has allowed him to observe the habits that can make—and break—a marriage. Here is the culmination of that work: the seven principles that guide couples on a path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship. Straightforward yet profound, these principles teach partners new approaches for resolving conflicts, creating new common ground, and achieving greater levels of intimacy. Gottman offers strategies and resources to help couples collaborate more effectively to resolve any problem, whether dealing with issues related to sex, money, religion, work, family, or anything else. Packed with new exercises and the latest research out of the esteemed Gottman Institute, this revised edition of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential.
What exactly does it take to make marriage strong? Ron and Jody Zappia were on the brink of divorce. It was their first year of marriage and already things were falling apart. They desperately searched for anything that would help. And then, suddenly, everything changed. Today, the Zappias lead The Knot Marriage Conference where they present seven transformative principles that saved their marriage. The Marriage Knot teaches these same principles to new audiences. Full of wisdom, humor, and refreshing transparency, The Marriage Knot unpacks the choices successful couples make. Marriage, like a knot, has to be kept tight. Left to itself, it loosens over time and can completely unravel. This highly practical book focuses on the everyday decisions you can make to rejuvenate and restore your marriage. Delving into topics like communication, sex, conflict resolution, and more, it offers the tools you need for life-long marriage health. Whether you’re engaged, newlyweds, or seasoned marriage veterans, this book will help make your marriage strong, no matter what pressures attempt to unravel it.
Deacon For the past decade I've had one goal: grow my father's company into a juggernaut. No vacations, no lazy mornings, and absolutely no romance. Then my father got diagnosed with terminal cancer. It's up to me to save the company he built. But suddenly he's more interested in my love life than our company. Ridiculous. Still, when he asks me if I'm dating anyone, convinced I'll die alone and it's his fault, I do what any good son would do. I lie. Mindy Every day, debt collectors blow up my crappy flip phone. I'm working as hard as I can for my workaholic boss, but it's not enough. Then, said boss takes me out to dinner. He's incredibly sexy and has eyes that make a girl dream, but I know with him, it's always business. That didn't stop my jaw from dropping when he asked me to be his fake girlfriend. And he's not taking no for an answer. Real Love, Fake Marriage is a pretend marriage contract standalone romance novel with a HEA and no cheating.
Kohane Yuzuhara is a 17-year-old high-school student who doesn’t have any interest in makeup. When her mom whisks her away on a sudden move back to Tokyo, though, Kohane gets called ugly on her first day at her new school by her hot classmate Iori Yashima. Iori’s a rich boy whose family owns Yashima Cosmetics, and he can do makeup like a pro. Kohane’s had it with Iori’s massive ego until, one day, he transforms her by doing her makeup. Could Kohane be starting to develop an interest in cosmetics? This "makeup Cinderella love story" is the latest work from Mari Yoshino, author of Peach Heaven!
