Dating Age

In a society where everyone is supposedly more connected, why do more people than ever feel so lonely? Even as marriage rates decline, studies show that most single adults still hope to get married. But how can we navigate life and love in this disconnected culture? Has social media eroded the institutions that brought us together—and the deeper emotional intimacy they provided? Pastor and author Ben Stuart guides you in navigating the four stages of a relational life and embracing the intentions and truths God has established for each one.

When Desert of the Heart opens, Evelyn Hall is on a plane that will take her from her old life in Oakland, California, to Reno, where she plans to divorce her husband of 16 years. A voluntary exile in a brave new world, she meets a woman who will change her life. Fifteen years younger, Ann Childs works as a change apron in a casino. Evelyn is instantly drawn to the fiercely independent Ann, and their friendship soon evolves into a romantic relationship. An English professor who had always led a conventional life, Evelyn suddenly finds all her beliefs about love, morality, and identity called into question.

Autumn and Finn used to be inseparable. But then something changed. Or they changed. Now, they do their best to ignore each other. Autumn has her boyfriend, Jamie, and her close-knit group of friends. And Finn has become that boy at school, the one everyone wants to be around. That still doesn't stop the way Autumn feels every time she and Finn cross paths, and the growing, nagging thought that maybe things could have been different. Maybe they should be together. But come August, things will change forever.

I can’t stand my new neighbor. But when he suggests fake dating to make my ex jealous, I agree. Ben is a motocross star who sprained his ankle and has come back home to Lavender Ridge to heal. He moved in next door, and sparks flew between us, not in a good way. He’s infuriating. On top of that, I’m forced to take a position as his nurse. As we get to know each other, I discover he is my ex’s step-brother. Ben suggests we fake date to make him jealous. It turns out, Ben is a romantic silver fox. Between flowers and surprise dates, I’m seeing a new side of him. We are so different,...

Pretending to be his girlfriend? Easy. Falling for him? Not part of the plan. Micah is my best friend’s older brother—a grumpy, tattooed bad boy with a body built for sin, a scowl that could cut steel, and eyes that stare into my soul. He’s the man I love to hate…and the one I can’t stop wanting. From the moment we met, we’ve been butting heads. He thinks I’m too much; I think he’s infuriating. When my obsessive ex won’t back off, Micah offers a solution: fake date him to keep him away. It’s supposed to be for show, but there’s nothing fake about the fire between us; ...

The spicy and laugh-out-loud alien rom-com that takes cosmic dating to a whole new level. Perfect for fans of Ruby Dixon, Jessie Mihalik, and the wildest sci-fi romances you can imagine! Sometimes, your perfect match isn’t from your planet… or even your galaxy. AMY I thought I was just meeting another guy from a dating app—maybe a bit of small talk, some coffee, and a few awkward jokes. Instead, I walk into a trendy cafe filled with other women… all waiting for dates from the same app. Then the cafe blasts off like a rocket! Because it’s actually an alien spaceship. When I wake up...

One forbidden night with my billionaire bad boy twice my age and now we have a surprise baby on the way. Jack Stone isn’t the kind of man who settles down. He’s an alpha-dominant boss with no commitments. I’m here to work and make ends meet, to survive. I’m not the kind to be his next indulgence. But the fires between us are undeniable. His soft redeeming qualities spark emotion that arises with every glance, every accidental brush of skin. Until one night. One drink. One moment of weakness. The tension snaps, and suddenly, I’m in his bed, lost in the kind of passion that rewrites...

Hot as hell. Einstein smart. Filthy rich. That’s Travis Cross. But to me, he’s nothing but an arrogant, irritating, devil incarnate. Like a son to my parents, best friend to my brother… and my own living nightmare. But when tragedy struck our family, I lost everything… except for him. He was forced to take the place of the brother I lost. So, from being the boy I hated the most, he became the most important person in my life. I cannot risk losing him. And because of that, I promised myself not to fall in love with him. *** Beautiful. Kind. Sunshine in the flesh. Brianne Montgomery ...

Joan Price is talking out loud about a subject that is often ignored or ridiculed in our society: later-life sexuality. Naked at Our Age is a candid, straight-talking book addressing senior sexuality in all its colors - the challenges, the disappointments, and the surprises, as well as the delights and the love stories. Naked at Our Age gives real-life people over 50 a voice to tell stories of their past and present sex lives, ask questions, and get straightforward advice and information from experts. No topic related to elder sexuality is off-limits.

Danger Was Just a Click Away #Murdered: True Stories of Murder in the Digital Age explores the chilling intersection of technology and violence through 20 gripping true crime cases where online interactions led to murder. From the early days of MySpace to the modern era of Grindr, Tinder, and Instagram, this book uncovers the dark side of digital connection, where trust can be exploited with deadly consequences. Each chapter delves into a different case, detailing how victims—ranging from teenagers to middle-aged adults—were lured to their deaths through social media platforms, dating ...

I've seen him on the news. Followed the stories about what happened in Ohio. John Smith, out there, on the run. To the world, he's a mystery. But to me . . . he's one of us.

This is a cutting-edge tour de force that traces human family life from its origins in Africa over 20 million years ago to the Internet dating sites and bedrooms of today. It's got it all: the copulatory gaze and other natural courting ploys; the who, when, where, and why of adultery; love addictions; Fisher's discovery of four broad chemically based personality styles and what each seeks in romance; the newest data on worldwide (biologically based) patterns of divorce....

Elizabeth Earnshaw is here to help. The renowned Gottman therapist, founder of A Better Life Therapy, and influential Instagram therapist behind @lizlistens has helped to transform countless relationships. With I Want This to Work, she presents for today’s generation the most effective and proven steps for relationship success.

A fake relationship with my boss, the devastatingly charming silver fox professor, was definitely not on my career bucket list. But when my dad tries to hitch me up with his best friend's son, I needed a plot twist. Enter Michael: my professor, my neighbor, and now, my pretend partner for Grammy’s birthday bash. He’s a widowed single dad—handsome, smart, and frustratingly off-limits. Yet, as our ruse unfolds, I'm drawn to him in ways I never saw coming. The idyllic town of Lavender Ridge thrives on whispers, where rumors spread like wildfire, and our charade becomes the center of ...

Charlie Vega is a lot of things. Smart. Funny. Artistic. Ambitious. Fat. People sometimes have a problem with that last one. Especially her mom. Charlie wants a good relationship with her body, but it's hard, and her mom leaving a billion weight loss shakes on her dresser doesn't help. The world and everyone in it have ideas about what she should look like: thinner, lighter, slimmer-faced, straighter-haired. Be smaller. Be whiter. Be quieter. But there's one person who's always in Charlie's corner: her best friend Amelia.

When I moved to Lavender Ridge, I had no idea I would be fake dating the grumpiest – and surprisingly hottest – silver fox veteran next door. I left the city to start an Airbnb. Lavender Ridge was supposed to be a fresh start in a small town. Then my ex-boyfriend crashed my housewarming party. Sam (the hot neighbor) swooped in, pretending to be my boyfriend until the coast was clear. That ex? It turns out he is scheming to bulldoze our town’s beloved park to build a monstrous hotel. Sam and I joined forces with the whole town to put an end to it. In this quaint little town, I'm ...

Chase Arthur is a budding animator and hopeless romantic obsessed with Disney films and finding his true love, but he’s plagued with the belief that he’s not enough for anyone: he’s recovering from an eating disorder and suffers from body dysmorphia fuelled by his father and can’t quite figure out his gender identity. When Chase starts his freshman year of college, he has to navigate being away from home and missing his sister, finding his squad and contending with his ex-best friend, Leila, who is gunning for the same exclusive mentorship.

Sometimes, you have to get lost to find what you're looking for. When Carmela 'CJ' Jones's love life goes from "I do" to "I don't think so," she swaps wedding bells for seashells and heads to Cocoa Reef Resort for some soul-searching. But instead of finding inner peace, she finds Keston Kips—the infuriatingly handsome mixologist who seems to have a PhD in getting under her skin. Their tropical tango includes a series of hilarious mix-ups, leading them to an unexpected adventure on a deserted island. Stranded with nothing but their wits and a growing attraction they can't ignore, CJ and ...

Los Angeles is all about the sweet life: hot clubs, cute guys, designer... everything. Nineteen-year-old Jane Roberts can't wait to start living it up. She may be in L.A. for an internship, but Jane plans to play as hard as she works, and has enlisted her BFF Scarlett to join in the fun. When Jane and Scarlett are approached by a producer who wants them to be on his new series, a "reality version of Sex and the City," they can hardly believe their luck. Their own show? Yes, please!

This audiobook bundle collects the first three steamy, standalone installments of The Dalton Brothers series by USA Today bestselling author Marni Mann: The Lawyer, The Billionaire and The Single Dad.