Includes the bonus story by Aimee Carson: The wedding dress diaries (pages 221-298).

There's something about Hagan Ansdar that rubs Maddie Alexander the wrong way. The Norse-god ski bum is too sure of himself, too cynical…and way too good-looking. His charms may work on the tourists he dates—and drops—but Maddie's been around the slopes long enough to avoid his type. Besides, she's too busy figuring out what to do with her life now that she's off the racing circuit. But for someone who never dates the locals, Hagan is spending a lot of time with her. And he seems to be the only one to understand her plight. Could there be a secret side to him? If so, maybe they're more alike than she thinks….

Mr. Wrong does everything terribly, hopelessly wrong. Then he meets Mr. Right, who wants to make Mr. Wrong right! But will turning Mr. Wrong right turn Mr. Right wrong?

In discussions about finding a marriage partner, we often hear the cliche, "you'll just know." Unfortunately, this conjecture can be dangerous, as love is blind to many faults. When those words have faded, the heartache of an ailing or broken marriage will still be sharp. In Finding Mr. Right, the authors offer a list of ten characteristics to look for in Mr. Right -- physical attraction is NOT one of then -- along with ten principles on how to choose well. They dispel the "one perfect person" myth, encouraging women to abandon the search for Mr. Perfect and become comfortable with Mr. Right. Additionally, they share steps to becoming Mrs. Right. Among other attributes, readers will learn to look for men who: Are responsible men of integrity Communicate effectively Are not misers with emotions, time, or money For women confused by the dating game or seeking guidance in this major life decision, Finding Mr. Right is an essential resource.

Do you ever feel as though you will never meet the right man? Are your relationships leaving you wondering what you're doing wrong? Do you attract the same type of man, repeating the same negative patterns over and over again? If you find yourself thinking "Here we go again" or "I've been here before," if you're dating men who love you and leave you emotionally wounded and insecure, or if you're wondering why you just can't seem to get it right, I have news for you. You are simply dating the wrong men. Mr. Wrong is an insightful and witty exploration into why some women continually attract the wrong men. This powerful collection of humorous, insightful, and entertaining stories are written by women from across the world that have encountered and overcome toxic Mr. Wrong relationships. The book is designed to unite, inspire, and empower women through interactive quizzes, exercises, and meditations. Through them you can to explore, question, and challenge negative belief systems that are attracting damaging connections. It enables a positive journey of self-discovery that breaks the cycle of defeating relationships and ultimately leads to a healthy outcome. Mr. Wrong gives women the courage to turn their pain into Power and their adversities into Opportunities. It also gives space for celebrating Mr. Right by acknowledging men's valuable relationship stories too. Do men get a bad rap? What role do women play in creating Mr. Wrong? As Einstein says, "insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." Clearly see the mistakes you've been making, and observe yourself and your relationships with a new perspective. Discover the joy other women have known, as you claim your Mr. Right!

College was supposed to be the start of something new ... and boy, was it! I saw my college experience in my head: studying for my dream job in one of the big 5 publishing houses, hanging out with my friends, being there for my sister and enjoying my new dorm room ... but nothing would've prepared me for my new dorm neighbor. Blue eyed, six foot pain in my butt! You think I'm kidding? Ha! Well let me tell you: 1. He plays his music too loud and turns it up when I try to study 2. He steals my favorite booth at the local diner 3. He purposefully chases away my dates And what's worse? 4. One drunken night of weakness leads me to getting knocked up by him. Try having a baby with someone you hate, I dare you.

Romance, Contemporary: Private investigator Jeff Haley doesn't believe in love, especially when it involves a wacky blonde blackjack dealer named Casey Madison. But when scandalous photos from Jeff's latest case fall into -- then out of -- Casey's hands, Jeff and Casey embark on a tri-state chase for the photos...and love.