Kirjahaku

When Andrew Gallagher sees the beautiful Lydia Rose singing at Miss Ida House of Soul, he senses that there is something about her-something familiar; from the way she looked; to the lyrics, she sings. Then one particular song strikes Andres to the realization of who Lydia Rose is Andrew invites Lydia to his favorite diner to discuss the inevitable. Over apple pie, Andrew and Lydia make the decision that will change their lives..., forever

Once free-spirited and carefree, River Daniels enjoyed and lived for fun. However, a change of events has caused her to do a complete turnaround. She now lives the life as a very structured and very disciplined college professor teaching at two colleges. She is also a best-selling author. These changes have allowed her to be very..., very successful. As a matter of fact, she is so successful she is the sole investor in her uncle Reuben's million dollar night club. But when Dana Wilson, an old acquaintance from the past, coincidentally appears, family obligation forces River to do business with Dana. This blast from the past has shaken her structured and disciplined life causing her to literally be face to face with unresolved issues not from Dana but from the past itself. Will this sudden reunion force River to deal with the unresolved issues or she be caught up in the flames...,

Emerald Dixon, a successful writer, embodies a princess in this modern day fairy tale of a young woman who is wooed by her princes, a well-established movie star, Richard DeMarco. Recently Richard has become her acquaintance through his leading role in the movie version of Emerald's latest work, "The Topaz Chronicle". But when Emerald's fairy tale comes true can the love of her life be too intoxicating? With her insecurities, can this young woman learn to succumb to true love once she has it? Will once upon a time lead to happily ever after?

On a remote island, a tropical paradise known as The Island, affluent and bourgeois African-Americans vacations for the summer author Journey Calloway vacations on The Island with her best friend LaKeya Matthews for the christening of LaKeya's twin sons. While on The Island, Journey rents a loft from the reclusive Vision Campbell. The mystery of Vision Campbell causes Journey to make several attempts to find out who Vision really is.Also on The Island, Lakeya and Journey come face to face with the familiar and ugly issues dealing with the light-skinned vs. dark-skinned and the old money, known as The Established vs. the new money, known as The New. During their summer, their friendship is tested based on these issues which will ultimately lead to solving the mystery of Vision Campbell.

Rethinking the Romance Genre examines why the romance genre has proven such an irresistible form for contemporary writers and filmmakers as they approach global issues. In contemporary texts ranging from literary works, to films, to social media, romance facilitates a range of intimacies that offer new feminist models in the age of globalization.

Rethinking the Romance Genre examines why the romance genre has proven such an irresistible form for contemporary writers and filmmakers as they approach global issues. In contemporary texts ranging from literary works, to films, to social media, romance facilitates a range of intimacies that offer new feminist models in the age of globalization.

August Schofield, a single mother and writer is living her dream. As a successful author, she takes care of her daughter and lives the luxurious life, but her one desire is to write the greatest American novel; her magnum opus, that book that would cement her as one the world's greatest authors. But August desires overshadow the evidence that she is the epitome of the American Dream. She must realize that it is not about the book or books but the being the individual that has set the standard for greatness.