The Rivals
Author: Vi Keeland
Publisher:
Published: 2022-10-26
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781959827009
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Romance's Rival
Author: Talia Schaffer
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 353
ISBN-13: 0190465093
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRomance's Rival argues that the central plot of the most important genre of the nineteenth century, the marriage plot novel, means something quite different from what we thought. In Victorian novels, women may marry for erotic desire--but they might, instead, insist on "familiar marriage," marrying trustworthy companions who can offer them socially rich lives and futures of meaningful work. Romance's Rival shows how familiar marriage expresses ideas of female subjectivity dating back through the seventeenth century, while romantic marriage felt like a new, risky idea. Undertaking a major rereading of the rise-of-the-novel tradition, from Richardson through the twentieth century, Talia Schaffer rethinks what the novel meant if one tracks familiar-marriage virtues. This alternative perspective offers new readings of major texts (Austen, the Bront s, Eliot, Trollope) but it also foregrounds women's popular fiction (Yonge, Oliphant, Craik, Broughton). Offering a feminist perspective that reads the marriage plot from the woman's point of view, Schaffer inquires why a female character might legitimately wish to marry for something other than passion. For the past half-century, scholars have valorized desire, individuality, and autonomy in the way we read novels; Romance's Rival asks us to look at the other side, to validate the yearning for work, family, company, or social power as legitimate reasons for women's marital choices in Victorian fiction. Comprehensive in its knowledge of several generations of scholarship on the novel, Romance's Rival convinces us to re-examine assumptions about the nature and function of marriage and the role of the novel in helping us not simply imagine marriage but also process changing ideas about what it might look like and how it might serve people.
Rivals For Love
Author: Eve Vaughn
Publisher: Carina Press
Published: 2010-06-01
Total Pages: 275
ISBN-13: 1426890273
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHayden Sinclair has it all: a job she loves, supportive friends and a drop-dead gorgeous boyfriend. She should be happy—and she should say yes when Luc proposes marriage. But one thing stands in her way: Sawyer Underwood, her impossibly sexy ex, who disappeared almost a year ago. When Sawyer returns, he has one goal in mind: to win Hayden back, and away from his long-hated rival, Luc. Sawyer's willing to do anything it takes, and he'll use all his powers of persuasion to convince Hayden that he's the man for her—especially in the bedroom. But Luc's not willing to give Hayden up without a fight! As the two men battle for Hayden's affections, she is torn between them. If only they could reach a compromise—then maybe she wouldn't have to choose... 77,000 words
Rival
Author: Penelope Douglas
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2014-08-26
Total Pages: 369
ISBN-13: 0698180895
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom the BookTok sensation and New York Times bestselling author of Bully and Falls Boys comes the third novel in the Fall Away series. Two estranged teenagers play games that push the boundaries between love and war.... For the two years she was away at boarding school, Madoc had no word from Fallon. Back when they lived in the same house, she used to cut him down during the day and then leave her door open for him at night. Now he's ready to beat her at her own game.... Fallon can tell that Madoc still wants her, even if he acts like he's better than her. But she won't be scared away. Or pushed down. She'll call his bluff and fight back. That's what he wants right? As long as she keeps her guard up, he'll never know how much he affects her....
The Rivalry
Author: Nikki Sloane
Publisher: Shady Creek Publishing
Published: 2017-11-21
Total Pages: 396
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis tight end is at the top of his game. He’s good with his hands, even better with his sexy mouth, and the best at making me forget my own name. His—ahem—stats are perfect. But I can’t fall for him. He might be everything I want, all rolled into a glorious package of gridiron god, but there’s one teeny-tiny problem. The vile, loathsome team I’ve spent my entire life hating—my beloved school’s arch-rival? This guy is their star player.
A Love Song for Always
Author: Piper Lawson
Publisher: Piper Lawson Books
Published: 2021-02-10
Total Pages: 186
ISBN-13: 1999288874
DOWNLOAD EBOOKI spent years hating Tyler Adams. I've also envied him, longed for him, and prayed to forget him. He will always be my rebel prince. My childhood rival. My best friend. Soon, he'll be something new… My husband. And I dare anything in this world to try and break us apart. A Love Song for Always (Rivals #4) is a Tyler and Annie wedding book and should be read following Book 3 of the Rivals trilogy (A Love Song for Dreamers)! Topics: contemporary romance, small town, second chance, friends to lovers, series, romantic series, women’s fiction, romance saga, romantic small town, series starter, first in series, romance series, romance saga, romantic family saga, bestseller romance, sexy, heartwarming, heart-warming, family, love, love books, kissing books, emotional journey, captivating romance, emotional, healing, hot, hot romance, forbidden love, sparks, loyalty, swoon, funny romance, modern romance, new release, forbidden romance, boy band, childhood crush, friends to lovers, one night stand, second chance romance, hidden romance, strong alpha, alpha hero, family business, strong female lead, strong heroine, family secrets, top romance reads, best seller, New Adult, Romance books free, teenage books free, best seller, series, romance novels, love story, alpha, rockstar, high school, prep school, bully, angst. Other readers of Piper Lawson's books enjoyed books by: Carrie Ann Ryan, Corinne Michaels, Susan Stoker, Natasha Madison, Chelle Bliss, Chelle Sloane, Sally Thorn, Christina Lauren, Colleen Hoover, Talia Hibbert, Helena Hunting, Elle Kennedy, Kristen Callihan, Penny Reid, Kristen Ashley, KA Tucker, Melissa Foster, Bella Andre, Jean Oram, Sarina Bowen, Vi Keeland, Winter Renshaw, Meghan March, Willow Winters, Carly Phillips, Erika Wilde, Kendall Ryan, Jillian Dodd, Melissa Foster, Nana Malone, Anna Todd, Lauren Blakely, Julia Kent and Jay Crownover.
The Fairy Godmother
Author: Mercedes Lackey
Publisher: LUNA
Published: 2010-07-01
Total Pages: 488
ISBN-13: 1426861990
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom the bestselling author of the Heralds of Valdemar series comes an enchanting novel. In the land of the Five Hundred Kingdoms, if you can't carry out your legendary role, life is no fairy tale.… Elena Klovis was supposed to be her kingdom's Cinderella—until fate left her with a completely inappropriate prince! So she set out to make a new life for herself. But breaking with "The Tradition" was no easy matter—until she got a little help from her own fairy godmother. Who promptly offered Elena a most unexpected job.… Now, instead of sleeping in the chimney, she has to deal with arrogant, stuffed-shirt princes who keep trying to rise above their place in the tale. And there's one in particular who needs to be dealt with…. Sometimes a fairy godmother's work is never done….
The Rivals
Author: Erin Swann
Publisher:
Published: 2021-07-14
Total Pages: 364
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWe all have a boy who was our first crush. I never expected to meet up with mine again. Danielle: Our families vacationed together for years. The summer I turned sixteen, hormones raged, and I developed a huge crush on Charlie Blakewell. It ended badly when my dad and his had a huge argument. Even talking to anyone in the rival family became a crime. I grew up, and like a good girl, I joined the family firm and waited for my turn at an important assignment. As usual, my brother, John got tapped for the latest acquisition, but my turn would come. When John got in an auto accident, my turn came earlier than expected. The surprise came when Dad declared we were doing a joint deal with the Blakewells. I would be working side by side with Charlie after all these years. When things started going wrong, I had to question everything I thought I knew, and all the decisions I'd made. Was he the cause of all my problems, or the answer to my prayers? Our time together would soon come to an end. If only the clock could be turned back. Charlie: I'd been spied on during the negotiations, and when Dad said we were changing our offer to a joint deal with the Wentworths I couldn't believe it. They were likely the ones behind the surveillance. At first, when Danielle replaced her older brother John in the deal, I considered it good luck. Then things started going haywire. When busy days turned into heated nights, I had to decide if she'd been sent to distract me with her curves and that smile. Were we working toward the same goal, or were my hormones coloring my judgment? Events soon forced a choice. But, how could I choose between her and my family? Check out The Rivals today and see if love can find a way.
A Love Song for Liars
Author: Piper Lawson
Publisher: Piper Lawson Books
Published: 2020-04-29
Total Pages: 197
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEnjoy this friends to lovers free rockstar romance book from USA Today bestselling author Piper Lawson! Annie’s life as a rockstar’s daughter is anything but charmed. She’s lived through tragedy and trauma, and she might not be whole but at least she’s here. Until Tyler, her former crush who cut her off without an explanation, moves into the poolhouse. Tyler is gorgeous, mysterious and way too talented. No one has ever looked at Annie the way he does—like she matters. But Tyler is here to work with her famous father, and the deal that could make his career comes with strings: stay far away from Annie. Being together could ruin both their futures…but will their forbidden love prove too tempting to resist? A Love Song for Liars is Book 1 in the angsty, emotional Rivals trilogy. Fans of forbidden, bully, academy and rock star romance will love this new series. Tyler and Annie's story continues in A Love Song for Rebels and concludes in A Love Song for Dreamers. REVIEWS "All the feels. All the angst. All the drama. And that ending, gah! I need book two now!" Siobhan Davis, USA Today bestselling author “This one gets all the stars. Stories like this are why I read NA romance. Those overwhelming feelings and teenage firsts...this book has them all!“ -Michelle ★★★★★ “Off the charts chemistry. The attraction and emotion pour from the pages.” -Beth ★★★★★ “Absolute perfection. The last chapter broke me.” -Deb ★★★★★ “If you want enough angst to tear you to shreds? This is your book.” -BookObsession ★★★★★ “I am NOT okay... These pages held me hostage from beginning to end.” -Kandace ★★★★★ Topics: romance free full books, contemporary romance, small town, second chance, friends to lovers, series, romantic series, women’s fiction, romance saga, romantic small town, series starter, first in series, romance series, romance saga, romantic family saga, bestseller romance, sexy, heartwarming, heart-warming, family, love, love books, kissing books, emotional journey, captivating romance, emotional, healing, hot, hot romance, forbidden love, sparks, loyalty, swoon, funny romance, modern romance, new release, forbidden romance, boy band, childhood crush, friends to lovers, one night stand, second chance romance, hidden romance, strong alpha, alpha hero, family business, strong female lead, strong heroine, family secrets, top romance reads, best seller, New Adult, Romance books free, teenage books free, best seller, series, romance novels, love story, alpha, rockstar, high school, prep school, bully, angst. Other readers of Piper Lawson's books enjoyed books by: Carrie Ann Ryan, Corinne Michaels, Susan Stoker, Natasha Madison, Chelle Bliss, Chelle Sloane, Sally Thorn, Christina Lauren, Colleen Hoover, Talia Hibbert, Helena Hunting, Elle Kennedy, Kristen Callihan, Penny Reid, Kristen Ashley, KA Tucker, Melissa Foster, Bella Andre, Jean Oram, Sarina Bowen, and Jay Crownover.
Rival Love
Author: Natalie Decker
Publisher:
Published: 2014-11-19
Total Pages: 284
ISBN-13: 9780692332238
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSkylar Fletcher is a proud Harris Academy Bulldog! She has everything she's ever wanted: a perfect boyfriend, great friends, and her dream college waiting for her in the fall. But nothing lasts forever. Skylar's world shatters when her mom decides it's time to move and drags Skylar, kicking and screaming, into Bobcat territory. At Delmont High School, home of the Bobcats, Skylar has no friends and is often bullied. To make matters worse, her home life sucks thanks to all-star quarterback Caleb Morgan, nephew of her mom's live-in boyfriend. At first, Skylar and Caleb want nothing to do with one another. But they soon discover they're not that different after all--and each is harboring a secret attraction to the other. But can a Bulldog and a Bobcat ever really be more than friends? And are Skylar and Caleb willing to risk everything to find out? Rival Love is a debut young adult contemporary romance from Natalie Decker.
