716 Results with the "Romance Novel" genre


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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 22 “How did you remain so confident? So steadfast in your resolve?” I ask Evelyn.“When Don left me? Or when my career went down the tubes?”“Both, I guess,” I say. “I mean, you had Celia, so it’s a little different, but still.”Evelyn cocks her head slightly. “Different from what?”“Hm?” I say, lost in my own thoughts.“You said I had Celia, so it was a little different,” Evelyn clarifies. “Different from what?”“Sorry,” I say. “I was… in my own head.” I have…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 23 The morning after, I walked into Evelyn's office, anxiety tightening my chest so much that I could feel the sweat dripping down my back. My thoughts were running wild, making it hard to even focus on the conversation happening in front of me between Evelyn and Grace. As Grace set down a platter of charcuterie, my gaze was glued to the cornichons as I tried to push my nerves away. They chatted about Lisbon’s summer offerings, but my mind was far from the conversation, trapped in the upcoming…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 24 Ari dropped me from any productions within Sunset and started offering to loan me out to Columbia. After being forced to do two forgettable romantic comedies—both of them so bad that it was a foregone conclusion they would fail spectacularly—the other studios didn’t want much of me, either.Don was on the cover of Life, gracefully coming out of the ocean onto the shore, smiling as if it was the best day of his life.When the 1960 Academy Awards came around, I was officially persona non…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 25 Celia was shooting a movie on location in Big Bear for three weeks. I knew that going with her wasn’t an option, nor was visiting her on the set. She insisted she would come home every weekend, but it felt too risky.She was a single girl, after all. I was afraid the prevailing wisdom erred too close to the question What do single girls have to go home to?So I decided it was the right time to go to France.Harry had some connections to filmmakers in Paris. He made a few calls on the sly for…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 26 I was sent an invitation to see Mick Riva perform at the Hollywood Bowl that fall. I decided to go, not because I cared about seeing Mick Riva but because an evening outside sounded fun. And I wasn’t above courting the tabloids.Celia, Harry, and I decided to go together. I would never have gone with just Celia, not with that many eyes on us. But Harry was a perfect buffer.That night, the air in L.A. was cooler than I had anticipated. I was wearing capri pants and a short-sleeved sweater. I…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 27 "I'm going out on a date with Mick Riva.”“Like hell you are.”When Celia was angry, her chest and her cheeks flushed. This time, they’d grown red faster than I’d ever seen.We were in the outdoor kitchen of her weekend home in Palm Springs. She was grilling us burgers for dinner.Ever since the article came out, I’d refused to be seen with her in Los Angeles. The rags didn’t yet know about her place in Palm Springs. So we would spend weekends there together and our weeks in L.A.…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XI unfolds in the vibrant heart of New York City, on a crisp March day when the ordinary beauty of the High Line transforms into something truly extraordinary. The High Line, a well-known elevated park built along an old railway stretching from Thirtieth to Twelfth Street in Manhattan, is usually a serene escape, offering a peaceful stroll with views of the city’s skyline. But on this particular day, it becomes a vibrant, eclectic art space, reimagined as “The Artifact,” a space that turns…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XII opens on September 19, 2013, in New York City, where Henry, eager to make a positive impression, arrives on time for a date with Vanessa, a woman who stands in stark contrast to his usual romantic interests. This is a date unlike others he’s experienced—a departure from the usual atmosphere of high expectations and tension. Vanessa, stepping out of her professional work attire into something more comfortable and casual, meets Henry at a lively taqueria, a setting that feels more grounded…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XIII opens in the lively and bustling setting of New York City on October 23, 2013, where Henry, Robbie, and Bea gather in Henry’s apartment for an anticipated movie night, which marks the beginning of the Halloween festivities. With the air turning crisp and the city’s streets decorated for the holiday, they decide to watch the classic horror film The Shining. Robbie, as always, amplifies the celebration, extending the Halloween spirit well beyond what Henry and Bea had initially imagined,…
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      2. Jodie

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Jodie, Kya’s older brother, had always been her closest companion during the early years following their mother’s departure. As the family began to fragment under the weight of their father’s abusive tendencies, Kya found solace in the bond she shared with him, even amidst the growing tension in their home. They would often share quiet, fleeting moments of normalcy—simple breakfasts and leisurely walks through the marshlands—creating a semblance of family, a fragile cocoon that briefly shielded…
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