love stories

Maurice Dupree is torn between his feelings for Omenita Jones and his mother's obsession for him to become the first African-American lawyer in his hometown.

Receptionist Lindsay Owyang, a third-generation American-born Chinese woman, gains a better appreciation and understanding of her family and culture when she accompanies her grandmother on a nostalgic journey to China.

Presents four novellas dealing with romance and weddings including "Stand-in Bride, " in which the bride's father is attracted to the wedding planner, "Learning to Love, " in which a United Nations worker falls for a Nigerian prince, "Distant Lover, " the story of a conflicted love between a liberated woman and a traditional man, and "Southern Comfort, " the love story of a bridesmaid and best man.

Rita Zapata's dream of escaping the mean streets of East Los Angeles come true when she attaches herself to Billy, an enigmatic, passionate fighter from Mexico who takes her along on his road to the top.

Presents four short novels in which Rosie's Curl and Weave in Harlem serves as the setting for romance.

Story of Elizabeth Taube, a teenager who feels lonely and unloved by her parents and looks unsuccessfully for love in a variety of places until she finds someone who truly appreciates her and together they explore unknown places within their hearts and souls.

Story of unrequited love as the author brings together Fermina Daza, her distinguished husband, and Florentino Ariza the man who has secretly loved her for more than 50 years.

Mitsuki has refused the operation that would save her life because it would take her voice; but Ms. Oshige decides to put Mitsuki in the hospital after her first concert, no matter what.

Young Tristran Thorn, having lost his heart to the lovely but cold Victoria Forester, leaves the safe English town of Wall and sets out into a strange world on a quest to retrieve a fallen star he has promised to his beloved.

Not-quite-divorced Franklin Swift has sworn off women which is not easy for a man who epitomizes the phrase "tall, dark, and handsome, " but then he meets musician Zora Banks and they both know there will be no walking away.