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Publisher
Apollo Publishers
Language
English
Description
From acclaimed social scientist Dr. Bella DePaulo, the leading expert on single life, comes groundbreaking, comprehensive confirmation that a powerful, healthy, happy life is possible not in spite of being single, but because of it. All too often society issues dire warnings about the risks of living single. But is finding a spouse or romantic partner really a requirement for a full life? In Single at Heart, Dr. Bella DePaulo speaks on behalf of the...
Author
Series
Guthrie brothers volume 1
Language
English
Description
"Jason Guthrie has no time for entanglements- between helping out his widowed brother and teenage nephew and getting his hometown back on its feet, his days are spoken for. But his nights are another story... And when his lovely new neighbor, Honor Brown, reluctantly accepts his help in remodeling her house, Jason finds himself wishing his handyman skills could knock down the defenses she keeps building around herself.".
Author
Publisher
TarcherPerigee
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"An inspiring, evidence-based guide for single women on how to navigate the stressful world of modern dating while living their best, happiest life, whether solo or coupled up It's ironic. There are more ways to meet a mate than ever before (just swipe the latest dating app), yet there are more single women than at any time in recent history. No wonder so many of us feel frustrated by the process of looking for a partner. From painful trends like...
Author
Publisher
The Dial Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"One evening, thirtysomething single writer Aimée Lutkin found herself at a dinner party surrounded by couples. When the conversation turned to her love life, Lutkin--who had dated on and (mostly) off for years--stated simply, "I don't really know if I'm going to date anyone ever again. Some people are just alone forever." As her friends rushed to assure her that love comes when you least expect it and to make recommendations for new dating apps,...
Author
Publisher
Atria Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"A laugh-out-loud, tongue-in-cheek guidebook filled with hilarious and helpful advice-from how to dodge family members' unwanted questions about babies to successfully creating a fake partner during wedding season-for anyone trying to survive and thrive in the midst of singledom"--
Author
Series
Matchmakers trilogy (Kaye Dacus) volume 3
Publisher
Barbour
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Author
Language
English
Description
Merry Smith is pretty busy these days. She's taking care of her family, baking cookies, decorating for the holidays, and hoping to stay out of the crosshairs of her stressed and by-the-book boss at the consulting firm where she temps. Her own social life is the last thing she has in mind, much less a man. Without her knowledge, Merry's well-meaning mom and brother create an online dating profile for her--minus her photo--and the matches start rolling...
Author
Series
Willow Cove novels volume 2
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Gillian has been happily divorced for several years and, after trying a few dating apps, prefers to stay that way. Navigating her way through dates with fat shamers and lackluster men has left her with no desire to do anything other than work in her garden in her spare time. Who needs rude comments and awkward first-date conversation when soft roses and vibrant tulips are so much better? Noah West has just moved to Willow Cove. After a rough breakup...
13) #soysola
Author
Publisher
Planeta
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
Español
Description
"¡Hooooooli, hermana! ¿Nos extrañas? Nosotras sí, pero ya volvimos porque nos urgía decirte, primero, ¡lo increíble que estás!, y después darte unos consejitos muy prácticos sobre esos temas que a todxs nos encantan: el coqueteo, el sexo libre, el amor en soltería y las más oscuras fechorías. ¡Cálmate, cochina, cálmate! Porque no todo es pasión carnal, bueno sí, pero aquí también te hablaremos de cómo disfrutar tu vida de solterx...
15) Santa cruise
Author
Series
Santa's Crew volume 1
Language
English
Description
"At Ridgewood High, Amy, Frankie, Rachael and Nina formed a deep bond. Now they're back for a reunion. Nina moved to Hollywood and landed a recurring role on a sitcom. Amy is now a Silicon Valley bioengineer. Frankie works for a New York publishing house. Rachael married--mostly to please her parents--but is now divorced. In late December, Amy, Rachael, Frankie and Nina gather in Miami, ready to board their state-of-the-art cruise ship. The highlight...
Author
Publisher
Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Speaker, pastor, and author of Welcome to Adulting shares a Christ-centered, biblical view on dating, helping you dispel dating and marriage myths, avoid dating pitfalls, and thrive in healthy relationships"--
17) Solo travel
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
A friendly resource to help you prepare for exciting domestic or international travel--on your own Solo Travel For Dummies teaches you how to plan the solo trip of a lifetime with must-know info, insider tricks, safety essentials, and more. Whether you're a seasoned jetsetter or nervous first timer, you'll learn everything you need to know. Choose your destination, plan a fulfilling itinerary, save money, and stay safe, no matter where in the world...
Author
Series
MacGyver novels volume 2
Publisher
Kensington Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"MacGyver the tabby is feeling very pleased with himself. His human, Jamie Snyder, has found the perfect packmate-and it's all thanks to Mac. By stealing personal items from the home of Jamie's handsome neighbor David, the matchmaking cat brought these two L.A. singles together. Now, while the newlyweds are off on their honeymoon, MacGyver is ready for a well-deserved cat nap. That is, until he meets his cat sitter Briony. Like most humans, she's...
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Is the third date too soon to have sex for the third time? How do you ask your Tinder match that you'd like to borrow their Roomba? Doesn't "the friend zone" actually sound like a pretty fun place? For writer and comedian Ginny Hogan, dating has involved a lot of ups and downs. With technology dictating how we date today, meeting someone on a dating app and sending them a slew of drunken texts is easier than ever-and so is wanting to throw your phone...
Author
Series
Hashtag holidays volume 1
Publisher
Sourcebooks Casablanca
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"As a Certified Professional Organizer, everything in Paige Parker's world is as it should be. Perfect apartment, perfect office, perfect life. And now, the perfect vacation planned to honor Singles Day. After all, what's better than celebrating her pride in being single? Because who needs a man anyway? They have zero taste in quality television, leave the toilet seat up, and sleep with your best friend. No thanks. Her life is fine just the way it...
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