Recommendations based on A Total Waste of Makeupby Kim Gruenenfelder

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  1. Something Blue

    by Emily Giffin
    A woman navigates the intricacies of marriage, friendships, and career choices.

    Darcy Rhone has always been able to rely on a few things: her beauty and charm. Her fiancé Dex. Her lifelong best friend Rachel. She never needed anything else. Or so she thinks until Dex calls of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. The Nanny Diaries

    by Emma McLaughlin
    A young woman's struggle to balance her professional and personal obligations as a nanny.

    Wanted: One young woman to take care of four-year-old boy. Must be cheerful, enthusiastic and selfless–bordering on masochistic. Must relish sixteen-hour shifts with a deliberately nap-deprived ... (Goodreads)

  3. The Single Girl's To-Do List

    by Lindsey Kelk
    After being dumped, a woman creates a list of things to do to find herself and love again.

    A hilarious and romantic standalone novel from the bestselling author of the I Heart seriesRachel Summers loves a to-do list:• Boyfriend• Flat• Great jobNOT on the list:• Being dumpedBest friends ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. All I Want is Everything

    by Cecily von Ziegesar
    The privileged lives of Manhattan's elite teenagers continue to unfold in this juicy Gossip Girl novel.

    Enter the world of Gossip Girl - watch us indulge our taste for jealousy and betrayal, all in the midst of the wildest parties in the best clubs. S and B have decided to kiss and make up, and it's ... (Goodreads)

  5. I Do

    by Cara Lockwood
    A wedding planner falls for a groom-to-be, but he's not the one she's supposed to marry. A romantic comedy with a twist.

    "She creates perfect days."In spite of her incorrigible curly hair, Lauren Crandell is a neat-freak and organizational guru, qualities that make her the perfect wedding planner. But when two weddings ... (Goodreads)

  6. The Duchess

    by Danielle Steel
    A young woman marries into a wealthy family and must navigate the challenges of high society and family secrets.

    Please Read Notes: Brand New, International Softcover Edition, Printed in black and white pages, minor self wear on the cover or pages, Sale restriction may be printed on the book, but Book name, ... (Goodreads)

  7. Sleeping Arrangements

    by Madeleine Wickham
    Two families on vacation in Spain, secrets and lies unravel as they share a villa.

    Chloe needs a holiday. She's sick of making wedding dresses, her partner Philip has troubles at work, and the whole family wants a break. Her wealthy friend Gerard has offered the loan of his luxury ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. Susannah's Garden

    by Debbie Macomber
    Susannah Nelson is searching for a new purpose in life and finds solace in her garden, where she discovers secrets about her family's past.

    When Susannah Nelson turned eighteen, she said goodbye to her boyfriend, Jake–and never saw him again. She never saw her brother, Doug, again, either. He died unexpectedly that same year. Now, at ... (Goodreads)

  9. You Know You Love Me

    by Cecily von Ziegesar
    Gossip Girl continues to stir up drama in the lives of Manhattan's elite teenagers. Secrets, scandals, and romance abound.

    In, You Know You Love Me, , the sequel to Gossip Girl, it's brunette vixen Blair Waldorf's seventeenth birthday, and she knows exactly what she wants— Nate, her studly troubles boyfriend of three ... (Goodreads)

  10. Promises to Keep

    by Jane Green
    A woman's life is turned upside down when her husband dies, leaving her to raise their children and confront secrets from his past.

    A, NY Times, bestseller and "a poignantly written novel that powerfully celebrates the power of love and friendship" (,Chicago Tribune,)., Over the course of twelve novels,, Jane Green, has ... (Goodreads)

  11. About That Night

    by Julie James
    A former thief and a prosecutor reunite after a one-night stand, but their pasts threaten their future together.

    He's Playing Games Though Rylann Pierce tried to fight the sparks she felt for billionaire heir Kyle Rhodes the night they met, their sizzling chemistry was undeniable. But after being stood up on ... (Goodreads)

  12. Every Boy's Got One

    by Meg Cabot
    A romantic comedy about a destination wedding planner who falls in love with the best man.

    Cartoonist Jane Harris is delighted by the prospect of her first-ever trip to Europe. But it's hate at first sight for Jane and Cal Langdon, and neither is too happy at the prospect of sharing a ... (Goodreads)

  13. I'll Be Seeing You

    by Mary Higgins Clark
    A young woman, convicted of a crime she didn't commit, is released from prison and sets out to clear her name.

    Covering the story of a stabbing victim, television news reporter Meghan Collins stares down at the sheet-wrapped body of a beautiful young woman in a New York City hospital. What she sees in the ... (Goodreads)

  14. The Cinderella Pact

    by Sarah Strohmeyer
    Three friends create a pact to lose weight and find love, but their plan takes a dark turn.

    In this funny and big-hearted story by the author of The Secret Lives of Fortunate Wives, three best friends make a pact to transform themselves into the glamorous women they've always wanted to be. ... (Goodreads)

  15. The Undomestic Goddess

    by Sophie Kinsella
    A lawyer's unexpected journey into domesticity, learning the joys of a simpler life.

    Workaholic attorney Samantha Sweeting has just done the unthinkable: she’s made a huge mistake. A mistake so huge, it’ll wreck any chance of a partnership. Going into utter meltdown, she walks out of ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Christmas Shopaholic

    by Sophie Kinsella
    Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood) is back, and she's determined to make this the best Christmas ever. But can she resist the urge to overspend?

    #1, New York Times, bestselling author Sophie Kinsella returns with a festive new Shopaholic adventure filled with holiday cheer and unexpected gifts. “Funny, charming, and the perfect read to get ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. On the Street Where You Live

    by Mary Higgins Clark
    A young woman investigates a murder that occurred in her hometown decades ago, uncovering dark secrets and putting herself in danger.

    In the gripping new novel from the Queen of Suspense, a woman is haunted by two grisly murders separated by more than a century, yet somehow, inextricably linked... Following a nasty divorce and the ... (Goodreads)

  18. The Wife and the Widow

    by Christian White
    Two women, one husband, and a dark secret. A gripping thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end.

    The second standalone thriller from the award-winning author of THE NOWHERE CHILD Set against the backdrop of an eerie island town in the dead of winter, The Wife and The Widow is an unsettling ... (Goodreads)

  19. Queen of Babble Gets Hitched

    by Meg Cabot
    Lizzie Nichols navigates the ups and downs of planning her dream wedding in France.

    Big Mouth, Big Heart, Big City . . . Big Problems, Things are looking up at last for Lizzie Nichols. She has a career she loves in the field of her choice (wedding gown restoration), and the love of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. Back on Blossom Street

    by Debbie Macomber
    A group of women come together to knit and form friendships while facing life's challenges. Heartwarming and uplifting.

    There's a new shop on Seattle's Blossom Street - a flower shop called Susannah's Garden. The owner, Susannah Nelson, has just hired a young widow named Colette Blake. Susannah and Colette both join ... (Goodreads)

  21. Flash and Bones

    by Kathy Reichs
    Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan investigates a puzzling case involving a missing girl and a NASCAR racing track.

    Brennan is called to examine a body found in a barrel of asphalt beside the racetrack in Charlotte, North Carolina . Things get very complicated when a toxic substance is found in the body, and the ... (Wikipedia)

  22. The Cradle Will Fall

    by Mary Higgins Clark
    A doctor's mysterious death leads a young lawyer to uncover a web of deceit and danger.

    A “superbly plotted” (,Los Angeles Times,) page-turning classic from the undisputed Queen of Suspense and #1, New York Times, bestselling author Mary Higgins Clark. A minor road accident landed ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. 311 Pelican Court

    by Debbie Macomber
    A heartwarming story of love, friendship, and community in Cedar Cove. Follow the lives of the residents of 311 Pelican Court.

    Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy' - Candis. Welcome to Cedar Cove – a small town with a big heart! Rosie Cox loves her home town. But people are always interested in other people’s business! Everyone ... (Goodreads)

  24. Monday Mourning

    by Kathy Reichs
    Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan investigates a series of murders involving young girls in Montreal.

    The plot of the story revolves around Brennan trying to decipher the clues left behind by the skeletons of three girls found in a pizza parlor basement in Montreal, Quebec , Canada, which has a ... (Wikipedia)

  25. Back When We Were Grownups

    by Anne Tyler
    A middle-aged woman questions her life choices and identity after inheriting her deceased husband's family business.

    Tyler's 15th novel, like most of her work, is set in Baltimore, Maryland . It opens with the sentence, "Once upon a time, there was a woman who discovered she had turned into the wrong person." The ... (Wikipedia)

  26. Manhunting

    by Jennifer Crusie
    A humorous romance novel about a woman who goes on a manhunting spree to find the perfect man.

    Kate Svenson may be a dynamite businesswoman—but after three failed engagements, she's decided she's hopeless at romance. What she needs is a Business Plan to help her find Mr. Right. The Cabins ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. It’s Not Me, It’s You

    by Mhairi McFarlane
    After being dumped on her anniversary, Delia decides to confront her ex and ends up on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected romance.

    An achingly funny story about how to be your own hero when life pulls the rug out from under your feet. From the author of the bestselling YOU HAD ME AT HELLO Delia Moss isn’t quite sure where she ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. Millie's Fling

    by Jill Mansell
    Millie's life takes an unexpected turn when she falls for a man who is already taken. A heartwarming and humorous romantic comedy.

    Millie's quiet, single summer is about to get turned upside down..., When her dear friend and bestselling novelist Orla Hart invites Millie to spend the summer with her in Cornwall, Millie leaps at ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. On Mystic Lake

    by Kristin Hannah
    A woman's journey of self-discovery, mending her broken heart and learning to forgive.

    Annie Colwater’s husband has just confessed that he’s in love with a younger woman. Devastated, Annie retreats to the small town where she grew up. There, she is reunited with her first love, Nick ... (Goodreads)

  30. The Summerhouse

    by Jude Deveraux
    Three women reunite at a summerhouse and are transported back in time to relive their past mistakes and find love.

    Have you ever wanted to rewrite your past? Three best friends, all with the same birthday, are about to turn forty. Celebrating at a summerhouse in Maine, Leslie Headrick, Madison Appleby, and Ellie ... (Goodreads)