712 Results with the "Romance Novel" genre


    • Thursday 8th August 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter from *Thursday 8th August 2019*, the protagonist endures a grueling workout session led by Kelly, who emphasizes the importance of motivation to push through physical and mental barriers. Kelly encourages envisioning a compelling personal image or dream to maintain commitment, despite fatigue or cravings. She shares her own motivating scenario involving a past relationship and challenges the protagonist, Andy, to find a similarly powerful vision to sustain his fitness journey. This…
    • Saturday 10th August 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, the narrator and Avi meet at a pub to watch a football match, marking the dwindling of their social circle to just the two of them. The narrator reveals a recent painful encounter with Jen while closing their joint bank account, which ended in a heated argument. Their conversation shifts to comparing their breakup to famous Beatles splits, reflecting the narrator’s attempt to process the emotional turmoil through cultural references. Avi’s detached yet supportive presence highlights…
    • Saturday 20th July 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens on a significant day, with the narrator being gently awakened by Avi and their child, Jackson. The morning is lively and upbeat, underscored by the playing of a favorite song that holds sentimental value for the narrator and Avi. Jane, another key figure, is preparing for a weekend getaway to a spa hotel with friends, including Jen, whose recent breakup with the narrator casts a subtle shadow over the atmosphere. The narrator grapples with feelings of exclusion and jealousy, questioning…
    • Sunday 21st July 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the narrator waking up disoriented in Avi’s bed, wearing unfamiliar clothes and nursing a hangover. Avi, cheerful but clearly still affected by the previous night's drinking, explains their swapped sleeping arrangements as a drunken joke. Despite Avi’s casual attitude, the narrator feels uneasy and confused about the night’s events, especially regarding the missing clothes and the strange choice of underwear. The morning unfolds with a mix of humor and discomfort, setting a…
    • Wednesday 24th July 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens at the Recruitment and Headhunting Awards 2019 ceremony, where the host announces nominees and winners for the most effective employer brand development. With only two contenders, the award goes to "Absolutely Management," greeted by polite applause and a celebratory walk to the stage. The host’s casual and humorous closing remarks set an informal tone, encouraging attendees to celebrate and enjoy the evening. As the event concludes, the narrator encounters Bob, a man with a distinct…
    • Friday 4th October 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the narrator mentally preparing for a date with a woman twelve years his junior. He rationalizes the age difference by identifying shared cultural touchstones, such as popular music and significant world events, which bridge their generational gap. He humorously dismisses the notion that age should dictate compatibility, arguing that shared experiences are more complex than simply overlapping timelines. The narrator also acknowledges societal judgments and defends his choice,…
    • Thursday 22nd August 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the narrator, Andy, being abruptly awakened by Morris, who urgently wants to discuss a significant development: the Highgate and Hornsey Express has agreed to interview him about a George Harrison commemorative plaque. Morris requests Andy’s presence during the interview and suggests that Andy mention his involvement in show business to lend credibility to their cause. Andy agrees to express strong dissatisfaction with the current treatment of Morris's efforts, agreeing to label…
    • Saturday 24th August 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with an evocative scene featuring Morris Foster, a 78-year-old Hornsey resident and former laboratory technician, who is passionately advocating for recognition of his home’s connection to Beatles history. Morris claims that George Harrison once stayed overnight at his house in 1963 after a concert, a fact that he believes qualifies the house for an English Heritage plaque. Despite his diligent research and repeated attempts to contact English Heritage, his efforts have been ignored,…
    • Friday 6th September 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with an unexpected encounter between the narrator and Daisy, his ex-girlfriend from before his relationship with Jen. Despite the passage of time, Daisy appears unchanged, and the narrator reflects on the painful end of their two-year relationship. He recalls how he concealed his loss of love, delaying the breakup and ultimately leaving Daisy to initiate it. The meeting stirs a complex mix of emotions, including guilt and empathy, as the narrator recognizes the hurt he caused her and now…
    • Saturday 7th September 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the narrator reflecting on the importance of details in storytelling, emphasizing that the specifics of how events unfold matter more than the mere facts. On a hangover-soaked Saturday morning, he reluctantly heads to a job promoting haircare products in a busy London shopping center. His role is vaguely defined, and as he struggles through the day, the narrative sets a tone of awkwardness and uncertainty. The initial encounter that seems significant is when he unexpectedly sees Jen,…
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