Kristin Billerbeck Bücher
Angetrieben von einem starken Gerechtigkeitssinn, gestaltet diese Romanautorin Geschichten, die den idealen Zustand der Welt und die Komplexität familiärer Dynamiken erforschen. Ihre Werke tauchen in die Spannung zwischen gesellschaftlichen Erwartungen und dem Streben nach Lebensgenüssen ein, oft mit scharfem, ironischem Witz. Durch fesselnde Erzählungen untersucht sie die Eigenheiten und den Humor des Alltags und die Definition dessen, ein 'beitragendes Mitglied der Gesellschaft' zu sein. Ihre unverwechselbare Stimme verbindet kritische Beobachtung mit einem tiefen Verständnis menschlicher Schwächen.
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- 304 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
She's armed--with hot irons, sharp shears, and a flair for color.She's dangerous--truly bad news for bad hair.And she's going to do whatever it takes to make a place for herself in the exclusive Beverly Hills salon.Even if that means sweeping hair, emptying trash, scrubbing dummy heads, and making soy lattes for the stars that come to Yoshi's salon.Even if it means hiding the fact that she's not really an up-and-comer from New York, but a drunk's daughter from small-town Wyoming.Even if it means igoring her attraction to a tall, dark stranger in a fedora who just stepped off the elevator . . . and into her heart.But can a talented hairdresser from the sticks really make it in image-obsessed L.A.? And can she ever find true love and real success in a town that wrote the book on fake?
Exploring themes of identity and self-discovery, the story follows Lindsay as she navigates life after the death of her husband, who prioritized his business over their marriage. Stripped of her role as a party planner and caretaker, she embarks on a journey to uncover her true self. The narrative delves into her struggles and triumphs as she seeks to reclaim her life and purpose beyond the confines of her previous existence.
Haley Cutler embodies the ideal trophy wife, having married her Prince Charming at a young age. As she reflects on her past, she grapples with the changes in her life and appearance, contrasting her youthful simplicity with the complexities of her current existence. The story delves into themes of identity, societal expectations, and the evolution of relationships over time, highlighting Haley's journey of self-discovery amidst the pressures of maintaining her image and marriage.
Ever felt like the last item left on the clearance rack? As a successful patent attorney, Ashley Stockingdale has all the makings of a perfect catch: the looks, the brains, even a convertible. But at 31, she's beginning to wonder if she's been passed over for good. Deciding to adopt a new attitude, Ashley suddenly becomes the romantic interest of three men within a matter of days. While her heart enjoys turning the tables on the dating game, the rest of her previously predictable world is being turned upside down. Is it more than Ashley can handle? Or is it exactly what she wants? Award-wining author Kristin Billerbeck combines comedy with spunk to create a memorable story in "What a Girl Wants"--an all-too-realistic picture of a single girl's search for being content with who she is . . . with or without a man.
