Just Roommates

Author : Elizabeth H. Pleck
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-06-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780226671031

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Not Just Roommates by Elizabeth H. Pleck Pdf

The late twentieth century has seen a fantastic expansion of personal, sexual, and domestic liberties in the United States. In Not Just Roommates, Elizabeth H. Pleck explores the rise of cohabitation, and the changing social norms that have allowed cohabitation to become the chosen lifestyle of more than fifteen million Americans. Despite this growing social acceptance, Pleck contends that when it comes to the law, cohabitors have been, and continue to be, treated as second-class citizens, subjected to discriminatory laws, limited privacy, a lack of political representation, and little hope for change. Because cohabitation is not a sexual identity, Pleck argues, cohabitors face the legal discrimination of a population with no group identity, no civil rights movement, no legal defense organizations, and, often, no consciousness of being discriminated against. Through in-depth research in written sources and interviews, Pleck shines a light on the emergence of cohabitation in American culture, its complex history, and its unpleasant realities in the present day.

Author : Charity Ferrell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Man-woman relationships
ISBN : 1393546366

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Just Roommates by Charity Ferrell Pdf

Our relationship starts as a game. I sneak into his bar underage. He kicks me out. Repeat. Maliki Bridges is the town's hottest bar owner. He thinks I'm the mayor's troublesome daughter. I think he has a stick up his a**. Once I turn twenty-one, we become friends. Nothing more ... Until my world is turned upside down, and he offers me his guest bedroom. It's a bad idea, moving in with him, but any opportunity I get to be around him I'll take. Consequences be damned. Becoming roommates is the riskiest game we've ever played.

Author : Talia Wagner,Allen Wagner
Publisher : Newman Miller House
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-19
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781733528610

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Married Roommates by Talia Wagner,Allen Wagner Pdf

Are You Married but Living Like Roommates? Do you sleep back-to-back or even separately? Do you feel lonely, bored, and sexually frustrated in your marriage? Have you, in fact, become just roommates? Millions of couples live empty parallel lives and wonder, “Is this all there is?” Talia and Allen Wagner, marriage and family therapists, have illuminated this sadly familiar, silent epidemic of Married Roommates. They give couples a new way to bring back the spark in their marriage with tools and strategies to learn how to talk to and with your spouse, not to mention how to get away from the tit for tats and the constant feeling of walking and talking on eggshells. This book helps you reclaim your marriage by learning how to: - Communicate effectively without assumptions and misinterpretations - Resolve conflict by avoiding fighting or escalation - Maintain attraction, intimacy, and sex - Prioritize one another and work as a team - Gain the tools to stop the fighting, disrespect, jabs, and low blows - Create new routines and reinvigorate the stale parts of your relationship

Author : Charity Ferrell
Publisher : Charity Ferrell
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Just Roommates by Charity Ferrell Pdf

Our relationship starts as a game. I sneak into his bar underage. He kicks me out. Repeat. Maliki Bridges is the town's hottest bar owner. He thinks I'm the mayor's troublesome daughter. I think he has a stick up his a**. Once I turn twenty-one, we become friends. Nothing more ... Until my world is turned upside down, and he offers me his guest bedroom. It's a bad idea, moving in with him, but any opportunity I get to be around him I'll take. Consequences be damned. Becoming roommates is the riskiest game we've ever played.

Author : Sean Reed
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1537262181

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Not Just Roommates by Sean Reed Pdf

In 1998 Lanette and I married at 18 years old. We knew we loved one another but had no clue how to be married. Because of our immaturity, we learned things the hard way and almost divorced a few years into our marriage. Through our commitment to God and the love we shared for our children, we chose to fight for our marriage. With my wife, I wrote Not Just Roommates to educate couples on how to deal with the major issues they will face. The book offers practical, relevant, and effective solutions to strengthen marriages and develop healthy relationships. Combining what we learned in 18 years of marriage and 12 years of counseling experience, Lanette and I will show couples how to build unity, communication skills, sexual intimacy, and ways overcome marital adversity. Not Just Roommates is a 145 page step-by-step blueprint for marriage success. If you want strategies for healthy communication, easy-to-implement exercises, and practical tips for romance and intimacy, Not Just Roommates is the answer.

Author : Charity Ferrell
Publisher : Charity Ferrell
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Just Friends by Charity Ferrell Pdf

★ A USA TODAY, WALL STREET JOURNAL, AND AMAZON TOP 10 BESTSELLER! ★ The first time we spoke he tried to bribe me, and I called his bluff. That became friendship … then first loves. I steal his heart. He steals mine. But we keep that our secret, hidden in fear of ruining our friendship. Until one night, we cross a line. I have secrets I never want him to know. But he won’t allow me to push him away. He’s ready to become more than friends, but will that change when he learns what I’ve done?

Author : Stephanie Wu
Publisher : Picador
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-05
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781250051462

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The Roommates by Stephanie Wu Pdf

THE SECOND ENTRY IN THE PICADOR TRUE TALES SERIES: ONE OF LIFE'S TRICKIEST RITES OF PASSAGE COLLECTED INTO AN UNFORGETTABLE VOLUME OF STORIES The fraught relationship between roommates is a true cultural obsession. Shows like Friends, The Golden Girls, The Odd Couple, and New Girl have held us rapt for decades, simultaneously delighting and disconcerting us with their depictions of mismatched couples' cringe-worthy awkwardness and against-all-odds friendship. Maybe it's that uniquely unnatural experience of living with a total stranger that ignites our curiosity, or just that almost all of us, for better or worse, have had one of our own. In Stephanie Wu's The Roommates, people of all ages reveal their disastrous, hilarious, and sometimes moving stories of making their best friend for life or lifelong nemesis. Learn what it's like to share a room in places as unusual as a thirty-person beach house, a billionaire's yacht, a reality show mansion, and a retirement hotel, and those as familiar as sleepaway camps, boarding schools, and college dorms. Put down your roommate's dirty dishes and passive-aggressive Post-it's for this eye-opening glimpse into how people live together in the modern age. You'll meet: The Amateur Taxidermist · The Alcoholic Genius · The Kleptomaniac · The Rent Stiffer · The Naked Nanna · The Serial Roommate · The Top Chef · The Recovered Addict · The Russian Missionary · The Obsessive Lesbian · The Impersonator · The Party Poopers...and many more!

Author : Allyson Lindt
Publisher : Acelette Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2022-04-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1955518343

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The Roommates by Allyson Lindt Pdf

Daria My ex taking our daughters to Disneyland is his latest way to prove Dad Rules and Mom Sucks. While they're riding roller coasters, I'm taking a trip of my own-a long deserved island getaway for one. And I'm letting my oldest's swim coaches stay at my place while we're all gone, and their apartment is fumigated. Except a last minute work emergency means I'm stuck at home, rather than lying on a beach enjoying the view. First time I see Colin wandering around the house shirtless, I realize the view has come to me. First time Tanner offers me an entirely different type of vacation-the no-clothes-horizontal-grind kind-I'm so very tempted. But I can't hook up with a man almost a decade younger than me, and definitely not two of them. Can I?

Author : Sarina Bowen
Publisher : Tuxbury Publishing LLC
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781950155187

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Roommate by Sarina Bowen Pdf

Wanted: One roommate to share a 3-bedroom house, split the rent, and ideally not be the guy I can’t stop thinking about. I’m a man with too many secrets, so the last thing I need is a new roommate with a sexy smile and blue eyes that see right through me. Eight years ago, Roderick left town after high school. We’re not friends. I owe him nothing. But back then, I let one of my secrets slip, and he’s the only one who noticed. Part of me knows I should run far, far away. But the other part wants him to come upstairs and spend the night. But if I let him in, I could lose everything. Seeking: a room to rent in town. I’m tidy, have no pets, and I will feed you homemade bread. I should probably add: Gay AF, and has no filter. It’s no wonder my new landlord is so wary of me. A smarter man would ignore those hot glances from Kieran Shipley. The broody lumberjack wants more from me than another homemade pretzel, but if I push my luck, I’ll end up back on the street. Too bad I’ve never been smart with my heart… Passionate, sexy, and emotional, Roommate brings all the feels and all the delicious heat! Lauren Blakely, #1 NYT Bestselling Author of One Time Only You'll want to curl up with this page turner all night long! New York Times bestselling author Kendall Ryan ********** For fans of: Annabeth Albert, Trina Solet, Jay Bell, J.M. Snyder, Devon Cross, T.J. Lorenzo, Eden Finley, L.A. Witt, Alexis Hall, Garrett Leigh, Eli Easton, Elle Kennedy, Casey McQuiston. ********** Keywords: roommates to lovers, Vermont, baker, rancher, mm romance, m/m romance, gay romance, MM romance, male male romance, lgbtq romance, queer romance, childhood enemies to lovers, small town romance.

Author : Erin Smalley,Greg Smalley
Publisher : Focus on the Family
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781684282562

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Reconnected by Erin Smalley,Greg Smalley Pdf

Are You Married to Your Roommate . . . or Your Lover? Whether you’ve been married for six years or six decades, you may wake up one day to discover that the person sleeping next to you has become a stranger. Between work, kids, financial woes, and the busyness of everyday living, your marriage may feel like it’s on life support. You and your spouse love each other, but you’re both barely hanging on. How do you find your way back? How do you reconnect with your spouse and capture all that marriage is intended to be? Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley understand. Despite being hailed as marriage experts, they found themselves living more like roommates than lovers. Through intentional work, they fought their way back, and you can too. In Reconnected, they’ll walk alongside you and your spouse as you learn to reconnect by: Sharing life-giving communication Dreaming together about your future Rekindling romance and passion Embracing your individuality while coming together as a couple Transforming your life from one of busyness to one of connection Take your marriage from surviving to thriving. Reconnect with your first love.

Author : Kendall Ryan
Publisher : Kendall Ryan
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Room Mate by Kendall Ryan Pdf

Author : Cheryl Klein
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780593324233

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Hamsters Make Terrible Roommates by Cheryl Klein Pdf

Two hamster roommates with wildly different personalities crammed in one cage--what could go wrong in this hilarious story about introverts versus extroverts? It's been two hundred and five days since Henry has had peace. That's because it's been two hundred and five days since Marvin has come to live with him. Marvin, who loves to talk in the tunnels, talk while they're eating, talk while they're running. Marvin, who drives Henry up the cage walls. But when Henry finally loses his cool and gets exactly what he wanted, both hamsters have to figure out a way to live together and work through their communication mishaps.

Author : Rosie Danan
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593101605

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The Roommate by Rosie Danan Pdf

"Warmly funny and gorgeously sexy."—New York Times Book Review A LibraryReads Pick House Rules: Do your own dishes Knock before entering the bathroom Never look up your roommate online The Wheatons are infamous among the east coast elite for their lack of impulse control, except for their daughter Clara. She’s the consummate socialite: over-achieving, well-mannered, predictable. But every Wheaton has their weakness. When Clara’s childhood crush invites her to move cross-country, the offer is too tempting to resist. Unfortunately, it’s also too good to be true. After a bait-and-switch, Clara finds herself sharing a lease with a charming stranger. Josh might be a bit too perceptive—not to mention handsome—for comfort, but there’s a good chance he and Clara could have survived sharing a summer sublet if she hadn’t looked him up on the Internet... Once she learns how Josh has made a name for himself, Clara realizes living with him might make her the Wheaton’s most scandalous story yet. His professional prowess inspires her to take tackling the stigma against female desire into her own hands. They may not agree on much, but Josh and Clara both believe women deserve better sex. What they decide to do about it will change both of their lives, and if they’re lucky, they’ll help everyone else get lucky too.

Author : Charity Ferrell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1688775900

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Just Roommates by Charity Ferrell Pdf

The first time I meet Maliki Bridges, I'm eighteen, and he kicks me out of his bar. Two years later, he does it again.He's the town's hottest bartender. He thinks I'm a spoiled rich girl.I think he has a stick up his ass. Once I'm old enough to drink, we become friends. Nothing more ...Until we become roommates. It's a bad idea, moving in with him, but any opportunity I get to be around him I'll take.Consequences be damned.

Author : Charity Ferrell
Publisher : Charity Ferrell
Page : 845 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781952496202

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Blue Beech Series 1-3 by Charity Ferrell Pdf

Books 1-3 of the Blue Beech series Just A Fling The only thing worse than a messy breakup is a very public messy breakup. Stella’s lived in the public eye for years, and after her celebrity boyfriend leaves her, she swears off men. For months, her plan works, until she meets her new bodyguard. Hudson wants nothing to do with the spotlight and is leaving as soon as they find a replacement for him. But the longer he’s forced to stay, the harder it is to fight his feelings. When Stella offers him a no-strings attached offer, will he be able to say no? Just One Night A one-night stand with a widowed, single father can change everything. Willow and Dallas spend an emotional night drinking in the back of a dark pub before ending the night at his place. The morning after, he calls it a mistake, and she vows to never speak to him again. That is until two pink lines show up on a pregnancy test. Just Exes Running into your ex that you haven’t seen in years is never a good time … especially when they’re arresting you. Gage and Lauren were high school sweethearts, but right after graduation, Lauren abruptly breaks up with him. Gage flees to Chicago only to return years later when tragedy hits. When he gets a call to arrest someone for arson, he doesn’t expect it to be the woman who broke his heart. Will they be able to give love a second chance, or will secrets tear them apart once again?