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Author: Buchi Emecheta
Publisher:
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780807616284
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A young Ibo girl named Aku-nna flees an unwanted marriage to be with her true love, Chike, the son of a prosperous former slave. However, Aku-nna's uncle refuses the bride price from Chike's family, an action that frightens Aku-nna for it foreshadows her own death in childbirth.
Author: Mai Neng Moua
Publisher:
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 230
ISBN-13: 9781681340364
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A principled decision brings unexpected consequences for a Hmong American woman struggling to reconcile the two cultures--and to be a good daughter while breaking the rules.
Author: Tara Pammi
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Published: 2018-11-01
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 1474072739
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Conveniently Wed! She’ll be his wife... But at what cost?
Author: Anne Mallory
Publisher: Avon
Published: 2008-10-28
Total Pages: 388
ISBN-13: 9780061579134
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Winner take all . . . Sebastien Deville, the debauched, dangerously handsome illegitimate son of the Duke of Grandien, has waited his whole life for revenge—and suddenly it is there for the taking. A competition sponsored by the ing has all the ton talking. The winner will receive an immense fortune, a newly created title, sponsorship, and a well-born bride—everything Sebastien needs to reclaim his mother's stolen lands and to wield the colossal power itching beneath his fingertips. His victory is all but assured . . . until he meets Caroline. Caroline Martin knows all about Sebastien, the legendary heartbreaker who leaves women weeping in his wake, and she is determined not to see him win the competition in which he would claim her friend as his bride. Yet sabotage is so very hard to concentrate on when the target's searing glances promise incredible pleasure and his skillful hands vow unimaginable desire. She knows the danger he presents, the temptation he offers, yet she is willing to risk everything for all she holds dear. But Sebastien Deville will do anything to win . . . and Caroline's heart may become the ultimate prize.
Author: Michelle Reid
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2019-01-14
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 1488051445
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Read this classic, passionate romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Michelle Reid, now available for the first time in e-book! Forced to marry! When Mia Frazier agrees to her father’s demand to marry Greek millionaire Alexander Doumas, she knows both men stand to gain from the deal—Alex will win back his family’s island, and Mia’s father will get the grandson and heir he so desperately longs for. But what about Mia? She has her own reason for agreeing to be Alex’s wife—which is not financial gain, as Alex cynically believes. But how can the truth stay hidden, when she shares such intense passion with her new husband…and is now carrying his child? Originally published in 1998
Author: Ruth Ann Nordin
Publisher: Ruth Ann Nordin
Published: 2017-10-28
Total Pages: 93
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A mail order bride. A scarred settler. Will love stake its claim or send them packing? Angela Frank is tired of teaching other people’s children. Her job is a constant reminder that she has no family of her own and no prospects for a hometown husband. When she spies a mail order bride advertisement, she dreams of a life where her deformities are overlooked by a strapping Omaha frontiersman. She decides to risk everything for her last chance at a family… Sep Wilson carries scars from a troubled past. And while he’s not the marrying type, when he hears that an unscrupulous local is running a shady mail order bride scheme, he can’t help but intervene. But he never expected his good deed to end with him married to the mysterious Angela… The two outcasts may have finally found someone who can help them heal their past. But in uncharted territory, the chance for love may not be enough to keep them safe… The Bride Price is the first book in a series of high-spirited mail order bride Western romances. If you like fiery chemistry with a tender touch, gritty frontier settings, and unconventional heroes, then you’ll love Ruth Ann Nordin’s tale of love. Buy The Bride Price to journey to the heart’s unmapped territory today!
Author: Deeanne Gist
Publisher: Baker Books
Published: 2009-06-01
Total Pages: 318
ISBN-13: 1441204172
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In 1860s Seattle, a man with a wife could secure himself 640 acres of timberland. But because of his wife's untimely death, Joe Denton finds himself about to lose half of his claim. Still in mourning, his best solution is to buy one of those Mercer girls arriving from the East. A woman he'll marry in name but keep around mostly as a cook. Anna Ivey's journey west with Asa Mercer's girls is an escape from the griefs of her past. She's not supposed to be a bride, though, just a cook for the girls. But when they land, she's handed to Joe Denton and the two find themselves in a knotty situation. She refuses to wed him and he's about to lose his land. With only a few months left, can Joe convince this provoking--but beguiling--easterner to be his bride?
Author: Suzanne Popp
Publisher:
Published: 2012-11-26
Total Pages: 284
ISBN-13: 9780615709505
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A teenage girl, Myrna Chitundu, dreams of becoming a doctor someday. She dreams of leaving the dusty African town of Blancville behind her and really changing the world, but she knows it will take a lot of hard work. Her hard work pays off when she is admitted to the Royal Academy - the first girl to ever be admitted to the prestigious all boys' school.But everything changes when Myrna discovers she is pregnant. Suddenly her well-ordered life begins to unravel. When an offer of marriage from a wealthy older man is presented to her family, Myrna knows what she must do - the bride price is too great for her family to refuse. Setting her own hopes and dreams aside, Myrna accepts marriage to a man she has met only once, who will take her far from the only home she has ever known. This sweeping novel of hope and redemption follows the life of three generations of Chitundus as they discover the powerful bond of family, faith, and love is not easily broken.
Author: Aimee Manis
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Published: 2011-11-29
Total Pages: 106
ISBN-13: 1596529067
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →An information-packed guide with practical advice on walking down the aisle in style—without breaking the bank.With the average wedding cost at a whopping $25,000, how can you have the wedding day of your dreams without going into debt? The savviest brides know that creativity—not money—is the greatest influence on a chic, personal wedding style. Bargainista Bride offers simple, creative money-saving advice for every bride-to-be so that you can create an extraordinary wedding on any budget without sacrificing an ounce of style. Weddings expert Aimee Manis shares tips on how to look luxe for less, when to spend and when to save, and more. Discover: How to prioritize your spending where it shows How to get bargains on everything from the venue and caterer to the florist Where to look beyond the bridal salon for the best deals on gowns and accessories Easy, creative ideas for invitations, decorations, gifts, and more
Author: Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Publisher: Potter Style
Published: 2011-12
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 0307887987
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A journal of memories from the proposal to I Do! by Amy K. Rosenthal.
