The first novel in this duet, "Annie Get Your Groom, " concerns a single man hounded by a matchmaking father. When he makes a deal for a woman to become his fiancee-from-hell, little does he know he'll want to become her husband. In "Taming Luke, " a woman tries to transform a wild man into a CEO, but he fights her every step of the way and makes her fall in love with him.

You talk for thirty minutes, telling him every detail of your day. He has three great ideas for how to fix your problems. “Why can’t you just listen to me?” you ask. You pull back, he gives up, and your marriage suffers. The problem? He’s a man. And you expect a girlfriend. You could play the blame game. Or dish out the cold treatment. Or find a better way.… Many women feel their husbands don’t listen the way they “should.” How to Get Your Husband to Listen to You is not about how to change a man’s God-given way of thinking but about how to initiate healthy communication and enjoy the blessing of a husband who wants to listen. Discover specific ways to: • Help your husband value what you say and how you say it • Understand what your husband really wants (and it might not be what you think!) • Rebuild love and respect in your marriage • Become a wife whose husband wants her insights • Strengthen communication in marriage through your communication with God • Give your husband the desire to listen to your needs, your words, and your heart

Fortune's Children: The Brides: Meet the Fortune brides—six special women who perpetuate a family legacy that is more than mere riches! THE BEST REVENGE IS…FALLING IN LOVE Sweet Mollie Shaw's life began when Gray McGuire swept her off to his mansion as his bride. This powerful tycoon seemed to fulfill her every wish—but all was not as it seemed…. Gray had one objective: to destroy Stuart Fortune. A man Mollie had equal reason to hate—if her Minnesota-sized heart was capable of hate. But when she learned of her groom's motive and means of revenge, would she remain his bride?

As the first encyclopedia solely devoted to the popular romance fiction genre, this resource provides a wealth of information on all aspects of the subject. Romance fiction accounts for a large share of book sales each year, and contrary to popular belief, not all of its readers are women: roughly 16 percent are men. This enormously popular genre continues to captivate people reading for pleasure, and it also commands a growing amount of academic interest. Included are alphabetically arranged reference entries on significant authors along with works, themes, and other topics. The articles are written by scholars, librarians, and industry professionals with a deep knowledge of the genre and so provide a thorough understanding of the subject. An index provides easy access to information within the entries, and bibliographies at the end of each entry, a general bibliography, and a suggested romance reading list allow for further study of the genre.

GET ME TO THE CHAPEL… Marriage counselor Krista Lund didn't believe in predictions—especially when they involved her sexy but annoying neighbor, Connor Fallon, and her wearing a wedding dress and red gym shoes! Why, she had much better fashion sense than that… and much better sense than to fall for a ladies' man like Connor. But when he invited Krista on a romantic weekend—to help him with a case—she began to wonder if marrying this drop-dead-gorgeous man was such a crazy idea after all….

In this concise and inspiring guide, Hawkins offers straightforward, intelligent answers to nagging questions women face in dealing with this sensitive topic: How can a wife get a husband's undivided attention?