Lights, camera…love? Cowboy Tyler Hall never thought he’d be a contestant on a reality dating TV show, but after his latest breakup, he decides to audition. At best, he finds the woman of his dreams. At worst, he spends some time away from his ranch and meets some new people. But what he hadn't bargained on was falling for the one woman he can't have. Laney Swann has been trying to re-invent herself for years. But now, as a fabulous makeup artist, she can use her talents on the hot new reality show in town. What she doesn’t expect from her new job is to get hit by a thunderbolt of desire when she sees Tyler for the first time. Laney is tripped up when she sees Tyler for the first time. Handsome, rugged, and the perfect gentleman, she realizes she needs to become a contestant herself to have a chance with him. But there are rules – she's an employee, he's the talent. It could never work. Right? When Tyler attempts to prove to Laney he's all in, she's not sure she can believe him. He's getting paid to fall in love, after all. Laney has to decide to open up her heart, and possibly get it broken, or give up on Tyler completely. But this cowboy isn't going down without a fight…Find out in this sweet and funny romance that will steal an afternoon from you. Fans of Colleen Coble, Melissa McClone, and Karen Kingsbury will love this inspirational romance from best-selling author Lorana Hoopes. This is the first book in the Blushing Bride series. Each book will be standalone but have the common thread of brides and weddings running through them. Be sure to grab your copy of this newest Christian romance!

Media Depictions of Brides, Wives, and Mothers, edited by Alena Amato Ruggerio, explores how television, film, the internet, and other media variously perpetuate gender stereotypes. The contributors to this volume bring a variety of feminist rhetorical and media criticism approaches from across the communication discipline to their analyses of how television, film, news coverage, and the Internet shape our expectations of the performance of women's identities. This collection includes studies of Bridezillas, Jon & Kate Plus 8, Sex and the City, Sarah Palin, Nancy Pelosi, The Devil Wears Prada, Practical Magic, "momtini" blogs, and Mad Men fan websites. Readers will learn to apply the insights from each chapter to their own sets of myths, stereotypes, and assumptions about gendered roles, and to recognize the possibilities for both liberation and domination when women's practices of marrying, mating, and mothering are represented and misrepresented in the media. This collection is an essential contribution to media studies and criticism of gender stereotypes in contemporary culture. Read the author's recent interview with Literary Ashland. You can also visit the author's website here.

Examines two distinct types of American literary heroines that are seen to develop from the romantic innocence of child brides. Either the child turns vacuous and becomes an insatiable monster; or else a strong personality takes over, which can only be thought of as an external intruder. Considers works from Nathaniel Hawthorne to Gail Godwin. No index. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Who doesn't love a good billionaire romance? How about three? Playboy Maxwell Banks must change his life when he finds out he has a daughter in The Billionaire's Secret. Drew Devonshire falls for a teacher in The Christmas Miracle and Carrie Bliss finds that God's plans are bigger than her own in the Billionaire's Cowboy Groom Fans of Susan May Warren, Melissa McClone, and Dale Mayer will love these inspirational romances. Join best selling author Lorana Hoopes as she weaves God's love through stories of second chances and redemption!

Do soul mates really exist? Kaitlyn Bell thought she was going to marry Dillon Fields until he decided he needed to see the world. She waited for him to return, but when the communication stopped, she married another. Unfortunately, that marriage wasn't a good fit. When she is asked to redecorate the Fields' winter lodge, she is hesitant at first, but after being assured Dillon won't be there, she takes the job. Dillon Fields thought he wanted to see the world, but ten years after leaving his hometown, he finds himself unable to commit to his relationship. After a bit of soul searching, he realizes it's because he's never gotten over his high school sweetheart, Kaitlyn. Unfortunately, he has no idea where she is now. He decides to spend the Christmas holiday with his mother at their lodge, but he gets more than he bargained for. Will Kaitlyn and Dillon get their second chance or will the past keep them apart? Find out by clicking above.

Have you ever wondered if God is talking to you? And if He is, if you're listening? This phenomenal four book set begins with The Still Small Voice where we meet Kat, a woman who begins seeing lights after the death of her friend, and Jordan, a cross-over character we first met in The Heartbeats series book - When Hearts Collide. Can Jordan help Kat see that God is trying to talk to her before it's too late? In A Spark in Darkness, we continue to follow Kat as she tries to reach Raven Rader, a tough woman who has closed her heart to God. However, when dark shapes begin haunting Raven, will she turn to Kat for help? In The Beginning of the End, we follow Raven as she tries to navigate the world after the rapture and after the introduction of a virus tearing the remaining population apart. Will she embrace her newly appointed role as leader? Finally, in Faith Over Fear, we follow Raven and her brave band as they try to save as many people as they can before the mark is put in place. When they lose people along the way, will she remain strong enough to guide them to the end? This action packed suspense series by USA Today Best selling author Lorana Hoopes contains links to the research done so that you can continue to search for the truth yourself. Whether you agree with all of the information presented, you will find yourself sucked into the story and asking yourself, am I listening?

Suspect or man of her dreams? Dani Higgins was looking for adventure when she joined the K-9 unit, but she never expected her first case to leave her stranded in the snow and pinned under a tree. Nor did she expect to develop feelings for the handsome stranger who cares for her. Will she be able to forget her past and give love another chance? Calvin Phillips just wanted his brother to turn from drugs, but somehow he ended up smack dab in the middle of a police investigation when he rescued Dani from hypothermia. Will he be able to convince her he's innocent? Even more importantly, will he be able to open his heart and tell her how much he cares? Or will the fact that she's after his brother doom their relationship before it has a chance to start? Fans of Colleen Coble, Melissa McClone, and Karen Kingsbury will love this inspirational romance from best-selling author Lorana Hoopes. Grab your copy by clicking above.

Could you leave your baby if you thought it was the only way to save her? No one has noticed the women going missing in Fire Beach. That is until one escapes and manages to hide her baby in a desperate attempt to save her. Her story will set the town on fire. It was supposed to be one date, but before they even make it to the restaurant, Ivy and Luca find a baby on the side of the road. Her maternal instincts kicking in, Ivy does everything in her power to keep the baby safe, including become a temporary foster parent, but dangerous people are after this baby, and she has no idea what she's up against. When the foster parents wind up dead, and the baby goes missing once again, will Ivy be able to find her before it's too late? If you like Alana Terry, Sara Blackard, and Christy Barritt, then you will not want to miss this exciting page-turning suspense from USA Today best selling author Lorana Hoopes. Though it's the sixth book in the Men of Fire Beach suspense series, each book can be read as a stand alone. Will Ivy be able to keep this baby safe or will she be the latest victim on their growing list? And how does Luca fit into her life? Click the Buy Now button on the top and travel to Fire Beach for an afternoon of romance and suspense to find out today.

He's the man everyone looks up to, but should they? Firefighter Deacon Jackson thought he had left his past and his mistakes behind him. But then the woman he once loved unexpectedly resurfaces in his life. Afraid that she is being pursued by a dangerous group of people and without anyone else she trusts, she asks him to come help her. Though they haven't spoken in years, he cannot deny her request, but when he meets her again, he finds out that the past isn't quite what he thought. When Shonda Turner witnesses a crime committed by the wrong people, she finds herself on the run. With no one to turn to, she reaches out to the only man she ever loved—a man she has kept a secret from for eight years. As her pursuers close in, Shonda must decide if she can trust Deacon, and if his love is strong enough to protect them. In the Light of Day is a gripping story of hope, redemption, and the power of love. You'll love this suspenseful adventure by USA Today best selling author Lorana Hoopes. You won't want to miss this thrilling ride.

It wasn't the Christmas I planned, but was it the one I needed? Okay, so I can be a little ditzy at times, but that doesn't change the truth of what I saw. Someone is out to get me and they're making it impossible to accomplish my normal Christmas routine. See, I love Christmas and snow and everything December, so when I got invited to the town of Rudolph to review the new lodge, I couldn't be happier. And it was going great until I witnessed a murder. Then the phone calls started, so I didn't the only thing I could think of - I hired a body guard. Unfortunately, he's rude and uptight and I should never have kissed him because now I can't get that kiss out of my head. it's got to just be the lure of Christmas, right? Love the spirit of Christmas and good clean romance? Then you'll love this heartwarming romantic comedy from USA Today best selling author Lorana Hoopes.