James Patterson’s BookShots. Short, fast-paced, high-impact entertainment. I now pronounce you husband and wife... for the weekend. When Megan Rooney gets fired from her job, her life is turned upside down. But then her sexy neighbor, Nick Walker, tells her that he needs a wife for a weekend trip to Tuscany, and she's the perfect candidate. She surprises herself when she agrees to go – but what if the lie turns out to be exactly what she's always wanted?

Billionaire businessman in need of a fake fiancée… It should be the easiest job ever for an out-of-work actress, right? All I have to do is pose as Grant Caldwell (the Third)’s fiancée for a fancy-pants weekend in the Hamptons. Easy. Wear designer clothing and sip champagne? Don’t mind if I do. Flirting with Grant? It’s so delicious I should be paying him. Nothing can go wrong as long as I can keep my hands off of him. But that’s the hard part. And I do mean hard. Because Grant is sexy. And bossy. And surprisingly sweet, a real rarity in his pretentious family. Oops. I’m not as good at faking it as I thought. Or maybe they call this method acting. Because it’s getting harder to figure out where my character ends and I begin… It just might be the role of a lifetime. Weekend Wife is a standalone romantic comedy with a sexy billionaire, a sassy heroine, and a Happily Ever After. Keywords: billionaire, rich wealthy, millionaire, women's fiction, humorous fiction, romantic comedy, quick read, romance, free romance books, romance book, new adult, college, fake relationship, fake engagement, humor, funny, billionaire, rich, wealthy, romance, erotic romance, female protagonist, secret, romance books, alpha male, bad-boy, billionaire romance, romance, romance ebooks

When bad weather closes the airport, free-spirited Jules Bloom finds herself stuck with the admittedly hot (but total suit) Dexter Elliott. One night and one large pitcher of “Vegas Sunrise” later, Jules wakes up in a hotel bed with a vicious hangover...and wearing nothing but a wedding ring. Determined not to ruin his brother's wedding, Dexter strikes a deal with the frustratingly gorgeous Jules to continue their quickie marriage through the weekend. Only she keeps getting under his skin in unexpected ways. Jules has her own reasons for staying married to Dex but they seem less important with each exaggerated touch and staged kiss. But one marriage, one major secret, and two complete opposites don’t add up to a happily ever after... Each book in the Sugar City series is STANDALONE: * Love Bites * Kissing Her Crush * Wife for the Weekend

Art is a hard mistress, and there is no art quite so hard as that of being a wife. So begins this entertaining and enlightening booklet of Don'ts for Wives. Discussing such categories as "How to Avoid Discord," "Financial Matters," "Food," and "Evenings at Home," Don'ts for Wives is full of advice for ways in a which a proper and loving wife should behave toward her husband. Each chapter is comprised of a list of "don'ts" that wives should follow if they wish to run a successful home and keep their husbands happy. While much of the advice is outdated, a surprising number of her recommendations are still applicable today. A delightful glimpse into turn-of-the-century British life, Don'ts for Wives is for anyone interested in etiquette, sociology, or who is just looking for a laugh. Also part of this series are Don'ts for Husbands and Don'ts for Mothers, available from Cosimo Classics.

"Get this for your pregnant friends, or yourself" (People): a hilariously candid account of one woman's quest to bring her post-baby marriage back from the brink, with life-changing, real-world advice. Recommended by Nicole Cliffe in Slate Featured in People Picks A Red Tricycle Best Baby and Toddler Parenting Book of the Year One of Mother magazine's favorite parenting books of the Year How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids tackles the last taboo subject of parenthood: the startling, white-hot fury that new (and not-so-new) mothers often have for their mates. After Jancee Dunn had her baby, she found that she was doing virtually all the household chores, even though she and her husband worked equal hours. She asked herself: How did I become the 'expert' at changing a diaper? Many expectant parents spend weeks researching the best crib or safest car seat, but spend little if any time thinking about the titanic impact the baby will have on their marriage - and the way their marriage will affect their child. Enter Dunn, her well-meaning but blithely unhelpful husband, their daughter, and her boisterous extended family, who show us the ways in which outmoded family patterns and traditions thwart the overworked, overloaded parents of today. On the brink of marital Armageddon, Dunn plunges into the latest relationship research, solicits the counsel of the country's most renowned couples' and sex therapists, canvasses fellow parents, and even consults an FBI hostage negotiator on how to effectively contain an "explosive situation." Instead of having the same fights over and over, Dunn and her husband must figure out a way to resolve their larger issues and fix their family while there is still time. As they discover, adding a demanding new person to your relationship means you have to reevaluate -- and rebuild -- your marriage. In an exhilarating twist, they work together to save the day, happily returning to the kind of peaceful life they previously thought was the sole province of couples without children. Part memoir, part self-help book with actionable and achievable advice, How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids is an eye-opening look at how the man who got you into this position in this first place is the ally you didn't know you had.

'What is the world, then, of the weekend wife?' asked Emily. 'Secrets, there will be secrets. Not necessarily serious ones, but the triviality of them almost makes them worse. Someone will start smoking. One of you will see an ex and for some unknown reason decide not to tell the other one and before you know it, it's become a thing.' Laura sighed. 'None of it really matters, I know, when I say it like that, but it all chips away.' 'Still, those sort of secrets, like you say, they're not anything serious, you know, like...' Emily paused, unable to say the word out loud. 'Like an affair?' said Laura. 'Oh god, this set-up is a recipe for adultery, don't you think?' A few months ago, Emily and her husband sold their house in the city and bought a place in the country. But Emily didn't know that it would sometimes feel like a move to another country altogether. Moreover, with Matt working in the city from Monday-Friday, and only coming home to her and the kids at the weekend, Emily is suddenly plunged into the world of a 'weekend wife'. With all the obstacles . . . and secrets . . . that brings with it.

Weekend Wife by Carolyn Zane released on Mar 24, 1995 is available now for purchase.

Ryan and Selena Frederick were newlyweds when they landed in Switzerland to pursue Selena's dream of training horses. Neither of them knew at the time that Ryan was living out a death sentence brought on by a worsening genetic heart defect. Soon it became clear he needed major surgery that could either save his life--or result in his death on the operating table. The young couple prepared for the worst. When Ryan survived, they both realized that they still had a future together. But the near loss changed the way they saw all that would lie ahead. They would live and love fiercely, fighting for each other and for a Christ-centered marriage, every step of the way. Fierce Marriage is their story, but more than that, it is a call for married couples to put God first in their relationship, to measure everything they do and say to each other against what Christ did for them, and to see marriage not just as a relationship they should try to keep healthy but also as one worth fighting for in every situation. With the gospel as their foundation, Ryan and Selena offer hope and practical help for common struggles in marriage, including communication problems, sexual frustration, financial stress, family tension, screen-time disconnection, and unrealistic expectations.

"Danger. Desire. Deception. Private investigator Max Tate needs a wife--but only long enough to entrap a wily jewel thief who has been preying on wealthy couples. The last woman he wants for the role is beautiful Kimberly Brandt, who has already ruined his career--and stomped all over his heart--once, but pretend millionaires can't be choosers, and it's only for a weekend...Kimberly will do anything to prove she's a capable P.I., even act as bait for a slimy crook--and act the adoring wife of the man who broke her heart. But sharing a bed may be a step too far, especially when Kimberly remembers all too well the heat she and Max generated between the sheets. They're playing a risky game, toying with a hardened criminal, but the biggest danger may be the way they're deceiving themselves..."--Back cover.

It wasn't supposed to be this way. Your marriage is in ruins. You're hurting, lonely, and headed for divorce. The Wise Wife Blueprint will give you biblical strategies to save your marriage and equip you with powerful spiritual tools to find joy, even if your husband is unwilling to change. After a disappointing ten years of marriage, including a traumatic separation and looming divorce, Natasha discovered God's blueprint for wives and used the timeless truths to save her marriage. With tangible examples from her own marital war zone alongside the stories of other wives who have known heartbreak, Natasha shows you how to bring hope to even the most disappointing marriage by first aligning yourself with God's powerful instructions for wives. If you are looking for biblical, practical, and immediate solutions for improving--or saving--your marriage, this book is for you. What the Wise Wives are Saying... "Natasha is a servant-hearted leader with the vulnerability to share her own journey from the depths of darkness to light. My marriage is better than ever before. I can think of no better guide for this hard but abundant journey." ~Becky W. "I'm not sure where my marriage would be today if I had not met Natasha. If you are on the brink of divorce, or just want your marriage to be stronger, this is a book for you. Don't make any big decisions before reading it." ~Talitha C. "Whether you are single, engaged, married, separated, or divorced, this is a read you definitely don't want to miss." ~Tracey S. "Thanks to Natasha's example, my view of what God actually desires for each of our marriages has changed." ~Laurel M. "When trying to work through difficult times in marriage, Natasha's insights are life-changing. Her unconventional tools and principles will bring new perspective to your marriage." ~Julie T.