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Calling all Singletons!

The Girls’ Guide to Hunting and Fishing
  Bank, Melissa

Through a series of short stories, the history of Jane Rosenal’s relationships unfolds. Jane’s most comic experiences lie in her attempt to follow someone else’s rules of dating, instead of her own.

Cupid and Diana
  Bartolomeo, Christina

A failing business and an engagement that has lasted far too long plague Diana Campanella. Diana, with the help of her sister, revives her vintage clothing shop and even meets a man with whom she is more compatible.

In the Drink
  Christensen, Kate

Working as a secretary for a loony socialite is not Claudia Steiner’s dream job. Ghostwriting for the social climber and consuming large amounts of alcohol numb the pain of this young woman trying to make it in New York.

Bridget Jones’s Diary
  Fielding, Helen

Unattached and proud of it, Bridget experiences the joy and pain of being a thirty-something Singleton. She struggles with not only her career and the quest for commitment, but also the eternal battle: weight control.

Otherwise Engaged
  Finnamore, Suzanne

Michael has finally proposed to Eve, and now the chaos of wedding plans begins. From the details of the celebration to the reality (and finality) of the commitment, Eve embarks on the sometimes difficult journey of a bride-to-be.

Ringing for You
  Forrester, Anouchka Grose

With a master’s degree in the history of punishment and a job as a lowly receptionist, our fearless narrator decides to write a novel. From office politics to dating mishaps, one young and single Brit charms readers with the details of her life.

Jemima J
  Green, Jane

Jemima Jones eats too much, fantasizes too much, and spends too much time alone. When she starts chatting on the Internet, Jemima enters a new world, a world unconcerned with appearances, or so she thinks.

The Accidental Bride
  Harayda, Janice

With a grand wedding just one month away, Lily Blair suddenly doubts whether she can go through with her plans. As the event looms closer, her friends and family attempt to shove the defiant bride-to-be down the aisle.

Simply Divine
  Holden, Wendy

Jane’s boyfriend just left, her weight is out of control, and her job leaves much to be desired. Her life and luck take an unexpected turn when she begins ghostwriting for the excessive socialite, Champagne D’Vyne.

Li’l Mama’s Rules
  Jackson, Sheneska

Thirty and single by choice, sassy Madison Maguire controls every aspect of her life: career, family, and marital status. When a past lover surfaces, Madison must reevaluate her life and her future.

Honeymoon
  Jenkins, Amy

Anxious about her pending nuptials, Honeymoon Holt still dreams of the love of her life. When she encounters him on her actual honeymoon, hilarity ensues.

Ralph’s Party
  Jewell, Lisa

When Jem moves in with Ralph and Smith, the lives of her flatmates, as well as their neighbors, change. A series of indiscretions, confessions, and machinations lead to a dramatic and romantic climax for all.

Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married
  Keyes, Marian

Mrs. Nolan predicts nuptials in the near future for Lucy, but nobody close to her believes that it could actually happen. When the psychic’s other predictions come true, Lucy is faced with the pressure of finding a potential husband.

Altar Ego
  Lette, Kathy

Becky Steele cannot decide whether she wants to be married or stay single. Leaving her groom at the altar, Becky embarks on a journey of gratification, mortification, and finally, self-discovery.

Getting Over It
  Maxted, Anna

A dismal job, problems with her flatmates, and the death of her father overwhelm Helen Bradshaw. Her inability to cope with these stresses skews her judgment when she finally meets Mr. Right.

Love: A User’s Guide
  Naylor, Clare

Amy’s less than glamorous position as an assistant at Vogue includes an occasional brush with celebrity. Meeting and falling in love with a British heartthrob change Amy and her desire for fame and recognition.

Welcome to My Planet
  Olson, Shannon

Thirty and unsure of herself, Shannon decides to pursue a graduate degree and a husband. When she tires of her boyfriend and moves in with her parents, she discovers that she still has a lot of growing up to do.

The Perfect Elizabeth
  Schmais, Libby

Poetic Liza suffers from a horrid job, an ambivalent boyfriend, and a sister, Bette, who has achieved academic success. After Bette’s love life heats up, Liza is forced to reassess her relationship and her own ideas of happiness.

Run Catch Kiss
  Sohn, Amy

Twenty-two year old Ariel Steiner dreams of an acting career and a husband, but what she has is a temporary job and a fruitless dating life. When she starts writing a sex column, Ariel receives the attention she thought she wanted.

The Trials of Tiffany Trott
  Wolff, Isabel

Dumped by her boyfriend on her birthday, Tiffany dives headfirst into the murky waters of dating. Classified ads and introduction services send her to the dizzying heights and depressing depths of London’s dating scene.

The Cigarette Girl
  Wolper, Carol

A savvy screenwriter at the age of twenty-eight, Elizabeth West has entered "the zone," a stage in which dating must lead to marriage. Amidst the groupies and power players of Hollywood, she casually searches for a potential husband.

Animal Husbandry
  Zigman, Laura

Recently jilted by her boyfriend, Jane Goodall seeks to understand why things went so wrong. Her quest for an explanation leads her to her own scientific theory of male behavior and why men seem unable to make commitments to women.

Girlfriend 44
  Barrowcliffe, Mark

After dating 43 different women, Harry decides that he is ready for marriage. When he meets the girlfriend of a recently deceased buddy, he seizes the opportunity, only to find that he is not her only pursuer.

High Maintenance
  Belle, Jennifer

While searching for an apartment and a job, recently divorced Liv Kellerman discovers her calling: real estate. Living in a hovel herself, Liv strives to match her clients with the perfect apartments, often with strange results.

Amanda’s Wedding
  Colgan, Jenny

Melanie’s archenemy and an old pal are set to marry, and she vows to prevent the union from taking place. While trying to protect Fraser from Amanda, Melanie faces her own insecurities and lack of success with men.

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
  Fielding, Helen

Bridget still keeps a diary, and with all of the excitement in her life, she needs to maintain a record. From her interview with dreamy Colin Firth to her adventures in a Thailand jail, Bridget remains on the brink at all times.

Smart vs. Pretty
  Frankel, Valerie

Their ailing coffeehouse brings together sisters, Amanda and Francesca, like never before. When outsiders attempt to help the sisters, they struggle with their relationship, as well as their own identities.

Mr. Commitment
  Gayle, Mike

With a stagnant stand-up comedy career and an equally lifeless relationship, Ben Duffy merely exists. When his girlfriend proposes marriage, he is forced to consider how important his relationship is and whether he really wants to sustain it.

Bad Boy
  Goldsmith, Olivia

Being a nice, sweet computer geek hampers Jon’s love life until he turns to his best friend, Tracie, for help. Her vast knowledge of men and why women desire certain types leads to a makeover for Jon and an education for Tracie.

Mr. Maybe
  Green, Jane

With a fashionable PR career and expensive tastes, Libby seeks a man who can support the lifestyle she desires. When she meets Nick, an attractive ne’er-do-well, and Ed, a wealthy financier, she realizes the import of her emotional and sexual needs, instead of her financial concerns.

Thirty Nothing
  Jewell, Lisa

Dig and Nadine’s friendship has endured, in spite of the brief storm created by Delilah back in high school. After several years, she returns to Dig and threatens to break up the friends again.

Confessions of a Shopaholic
  Kinsella, Sophie

Repeatedly ignoring overdraft notices and credit card bills, Rebecca is headed for financial ruin. Her charm and her savvy advice to others about money attract not only a potential employer, but also a wealthy suitor.

What She Saw. . .
  Rosenfeld, Lucinda

Every woman recalls her past boyfriends with a certain fondness, and Phoebe Fine is no exception to the rule. Her experiences comprise the ultimate chronicle of dating mishaps and love lessons.

Filthy Rich
  Samuels, Dorothy

In a single moment, Marcy Mallowitz misses a crucial question on a game show and loses the man she thought she was going to marry. Surprisingly, the televised breakup becomes an exciting opportunity for her, both socially and financially.

Just Friends
  Sisman, Robyn

Dumped by her boyfriend, Freya moves in with her old pal, Jack. Never having been romantic with each other, the two explore the limits of their friendship and their unlikely attraction to each other.

Fat Bald Jeff
  Stella, Leslie

Bored as a copy editor for a library association, young and hip Addy seeks fun via sabotage in the workplace. By enlisting the aid of one of the office’s tech nerds, she not only creates mayhem, but also finds a new friend.

Nappily Ever After
  Thomas, Trisha R.

After breaking up with Clint, Venus decides to do away with something else: her hair. With a closely cropped new "do," she chooses to focus less on appearances, which she discovers are more valued than she thought.

Good in Bed
  Weiner, Jennifer

Contending with her weight and her work, Cannie is devastated when she reads about her sex life in a magazine, as penned by her ex. When a chance meeting with a celebrity boosts her career, Cannie discovers her own worth as a woman and a human being.

The Catsitters
  Wolcott, James

Hunky actor/bartender Johnny Downs dates with ease, yet struggles to sustain a relationship. When he decides to follow a female friend’s advice, he attains success not only with women, but also with his career.

Making Minty Malone
  Wolff, Isabel

Abandoned at the altar, Minty vows to start over and forget the ugliness of her partnership with Dominic. A fortuitous situation at work allows her to regain her confidence and shine as a radio presenter.

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JM

Even More Singletons!

Fool's Errand
  Bayard, Louis

While dozing at a party, Patrick encounters an attractive and mysterious man. When he searches for the man of his dreams (literally), he almost overlooks a great potential mate.

Dating Without Novocaine
  Cach, Lisa

Almost 30 and still single, Hannah decides to try an Internet dating service. Her online quest leads her to several different men, but the right man may just be dental crisis away.

Slave to Fashion
  Campbell, Rebecca

Katie Castle's fashion career fizzles when her indiscretions catch up with her. No longer affiliated with a noted designer, she discovers that hard work, ingenuity, and even a little honesty can lead her to the job she desires.

Talking to Addison
  Colgan, Jenny

Holly's career as a florist is going nowhere, and her social life is not much better. Seeking a little sympathy, she discovers friendship in an unlikely place: her reclusive flatmate, Addison.

Confessions of an Ex-Girlfriend
  Curnyn, Lynda

Emma's mother has announced her third wedding, her father has entered rehab again, and her boyfriend has just dumped her. With a possible promotion at work at stake and a desire to date again, Emma Carter fights to maintain her sanity and move forward in her life.

Girls' Poker Night
  Davis, Jill A.

Hip, young writer Ruby Capote has just fallen for her editor. He is also interested, but he's not as perfect as she thinks he is.

Cat's Meow
  de la Cruz, Melissa

A fashionista low on cash, Cat is desperate to find a husband before she goes broke. With the help of her friend, India, and a few wacky schemes, Cat plots to regain her social and financial status.

My Legendary Girlfriend
  Gayle, Mike

Three years after his girlfriend Aggi left, Will Kelly still mourns her absence. Throughout the weekend of his 26th birthday, Will grapples with his feelings for her and his need to love again.

Shopaholic Takes Manhattan
  Kinsella, Sophie

Personal finance expert Becky Bloomwood still cannot handle her own finances. When her shopping shenanigans in New York are released to the British press, her job and credibility are once again called into question.

Slightly Single
  Markham, Wendy

Plump and insecure, Tracey struggles when her boyfriend leaves her to act in summer stock. Forced to be her own best friend, she discovers her own potential, and others discover her assets as well.

It's My F---ing Birthday!
  Markoe, Merrill

Every year our heroine celebrates her birthday with a torturous dinner with her parents. On her 36th birthday, she receives flowers from her ex, and another new and bizarre birthday tradition begins.

Milkrun
  Mlynowski, Sarah

Unlike the heroines of the romance novels she edits, Jackie is dumped by her boyfriend via email. Always optimistic, Jackie leaps right back into the dating scene and encounters several displeasing and disappointing suitors.

Pride, Prejudice and Jasmin Field
  Nathan, Melissa

A dramatic production of the beloved Austen novel is the talk of the town. When Jasmin snags the lead role, her life suddenly mirrors Elizabeth Bennett's.

Dog Handling
  Naylor, Clare

Dumped by her fiancé and tired of her job, Liv Elliot decides to join a pal in Australia on sabbatical. Shortly after she jumps into the dating scene, she bumps into a former lover, and sparks fly.

His Insignificant Other
  Siplin, Karen V.

With a so-so career and a lukewarm relationship with John Paul, 30-year-old Casey Beck could be happier. When a student expresses interest in her, and her boyfriend's ex returns to town, Casey is forced to examine her wants, needs, and goals.

As Long as She Needs Me
  Weinstock, Nicholas

Drafted to plan the secret wedding of his famous boss, Oscar needs a little help from his friends. When he meets Lauren LaRose, author of a much-loved bridal column, he acquires information, as well as a potential bride.

Diary of a Mad Bride
  Wolf, Laura

Amy Thomas vows not to make the mistakes her friends made when they got engaged. Once the ring is on her finger, her life turns upside down, and she discovers the madness that afflicts all brides-to-be.

Asking for Trouble
  Young, Elizabeth

In an effort to please her parents, single Sophy invents a boyfriend. Her plan works well, until they insist upon meeting the wonderful new bloke in her life.

Her
  Zigman, Laura

Even though she and Donald are engaged, Elise still feels insecure when it comes to his ex. When Adrienne, his fabulous former girlfriend, comes to town, Elise's worst fears are realized.

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JM