Wedding Night

This enlightening narrative takes a look at the wedding night—its origins, history, customs, cultural expressions, and fictional representations through the ages. * 15 paintings, illustrations, sculptures, and cartoons that depict aspects of the wedding night throughout history * Numerous texts and quotations from primary sources that underscore historical practices and mores * An appendix of movies that feature important wedding nights.

A bride for the taking Harriet Flint must marry before she's twenty-five if she is to claim her inheritance. She turns to sexy Roan Zandros, who agrees to a marriage in name only. Their marriage vows exchanged, Roan reveals he is a billionaire whose every demand is granted. Harriet realizes that Roan has every intention of claiming his inexperienced bride!.

Virgin on Her Wedding Night — Lynne Graham Read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Lynne Graham, now available for the first time in e-book! Already haunted by a youth of illegitimacy and poverty, Valente Lorenzatto has never forgiven Caroline Hales’ abandonment of him at the altar. But now Valente has made millions and claimed his aristocratic Venetian birthright, and he’s poised to buy Caroline’s family — lock, stock and barrel. So she’ll have to submit to his revenge! Perhaps his new-found wealth and lineage will soften her up when he demands that she give him their wedding night — for which he’s waited five long years… Originally published in 2010 Bought by Her Husband — Sharon Kendrick Read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Sharon Kendrick now available for the first time in e-book! Bought by her husband, bedded for revenge! The innocent bride: Victoria was from a poor background, but Greek billionaire Alexei Christou still wanted her. The wayward wife? But passion wasn’t enough, and soon their marriage fell apart. His bought mistress: Victoria must ask for a divorce and is desperate for cash. Alexei won’t refuse her the money, but he’ll make her work for it... as his mistress! Originally published in 2006.

The brilliantly fast and funny romantic comedy from NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR Sophie Kinsella. "I let out a huge, embarrassing honk of laughter on the tube reading Wedding Night. And then, two stops later, I did it again. This is why Sophie Kinsella is beloved by millions." JOJO MOYES It's all gone wrong with the man Lottie thought was Mr Right. Then out of the blue she gets a call from her first love. She decides it must be Fate, and rushes off to marry him and rekindle their sizzling Greek island romance. Lottie's older sister can't believe she's doing something so crazy. No more Ms Nice Sister, she's stopping this marriage. Right away! And she'll go to any lengths to do so... ***** EVERYBODY LOVES SOPHIE KINSELLA: ***** 'I couldn’t put it down.' LOUISE PENTLAND (SprinkleofGlitter) 'I almost cried with laughter' DAILY MAIL 'Life doesn't get much better than a new Sophie Kinsella novel' RED 'Hilarious . . . you'll laugh and gasp on every page' JENNY COLGAN.

Virginal beauty Cally Maitland has become accustomed to life on the run since fleeing her marriage to British aristocrat Sir Nicholas Tempest. But Nicholas isn't prepared to let Cally go. He has a harsh ultimatum to deliver: give him their long-overdue wedding night–and provide him with an heir!.

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She owes him a wedding night...and he will collect! Billionaire Dio Ruiz's convenient union was meant to secure two things: vengeance and the enticing Lucy Bishop. But from their wedding night onwards Dio's found his marriage bed inconveniently empty. Two years later, his virgin bride wants a divorce. But freedom has a price... Hurt and humiliated to learn their vows were just a business transaction to Dio, Lucy has played the perfect wife in public, while their cold war waged in private. She wants to walk away--not bow to his command! Can she pay Dio's price and survive ten days as true husband and wife?.

Secrets of a Wedding Night Valerie Bowman HOW TO STOP A WEDDING Young, widowed, and penniless, Lily Andrews, the Countess of Merrill, has strong opinions on marriage. When she spots a certain engagement announcement in The Times, she decides to take action. She will not allow another hapless girl to fall prey to a man—particularly the scoundrel who broke her heart five years ago. Anonymously she writes and distributes a pamphlet entitled "Secrets of a Wedding Night," knowing it will find its way into his intended's innocent hands... HOW TO SEDUCE A WIDOW Devon Morgan, the Marquis of Colton, desires a good wife and mother to his son—someone completely unlike Lily Andrews, the heartless beauty who led him on a merry chase five years ago only to reject him. When Devon's new fiancée cries off after reading a certain scandalous pamphlet, he vows to track down the author and make her pay. But when he learns it's his former fiancée Lily, he issues a challenge: write a retraction or prepare to be seduced—to find out how wonderful a wedding night can be....

Nicolo’s discovered his runaway bride… And the secret she’s kept from him! Nicolo Santo Domenico’s marriage to heiress Chiara is purely for convenience…until their explosively passionate wedding night! But when Chiara realizes that Nico’s reasons for seducing her are as cold as his heart, she flees their fledgling marriage. Months later, Nico tracks down his errant wife, only to find she’s expecting! To claim his baby, Nico must make Chiara his—for real! An emotionally charged marriage of convenience romance.

Ariadne Giorgias has been set up! Instead of being welcomed in Australia by family friends, she's picked up from the airport by a strikingly gorgeous stranger…. Sebastian Nikosto doesn't know what to expect from his contract wife-to-be. But it certainly isn't the beautiful Ariadne, or the combustible attraction that sizzles between them. Perhaps there might be an upside to this ridiculous arrangement? But once the bartered bride's been wedded, it seems that neither party is in such a hurry to annul the marriage as planned…..

Handsome cowboy Ryder Redstone always got what he wanted, and he wanted Daisy Harding—as his wife. But she stubbornly refused to marry him, despite her carrying his child. She didn't deny that a blazing passion sizzled between them, but she insisted that she wouldn't accept a proposal inspired out of duty. Well, Ryder had had enough of this nonsense. He was determined to make Daisy irrevocably his, and while he regretted that he hadn't put a ring on her finger before they learned they were about to become parents, Ryder planned to change that the next time around!.

The night after their convenient vows… Find out what happens next in Michelle Smart's gripping royal romance! Rule #1: They meet once a week… In the royal marriage bed! After marrying solely for convenience and to produce an heir, Crown Prince Amadeo doesn’t expect to find such passion on his wedding night. He senses there’s more to shy Elsbeth than she reveals, but self-controlled Amadeo cannot allow emotion to distract him from his duty… Elsbeth is prepared for a loveless union—anything’s better than the cruelty she left behind. She’s unprepared for the growing anticipation of being in Amadeo’s arms… But when her husband always follows the rules, can she convince him to break them…for her? From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Scandalous Royal Weddings books: Book 1: Crowning His Kidnapped Princess Book 2: Pregnant Innocent Behind the Veil Book 3: Rules of Their Royal Wedding Night.

Weddings in 15th-century Italian courts were grand, sumptuous affairs, often requiring guests to listen to lengthy orations given in Latin. D'Elia shows how Italian humanists used these orations to support claims of legitimacy and assertions of superiority among families jockeying for power, as well as to advocate for marriage and sexual pleasure..

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The critical importance of past for the present--of music histories in local and global forms--asserts itself. The history of world music, as each chapter makes clear, is one of critical moments and paradigm shifts..

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Organising the big day can become a full-time job. And with other aspects to balance such as your relationships, friends, work, family and social life, it's sometimes easy to lose perspective. So what's the key to getting the balance right? The secret is in the planning and timing, and remembering why you want to get married in the first place! Perfect weddings reveals 52 inspiring ideas for overcoming the challenges you may face in the run up to the big day..