Love Relationships

She gave up the spotlight to protect her heart. Now the past is demanding an encore. Once destined for Broadway stardom, Francesca “Frankie” Lombardi left New York—and dancing—behind after a devastating betrayal stole her spark. Reinvented as the glamorous wife of NASA astronaut Ed Maxwell, Frankie plays the role of confident hostess and loyal friend in Stardust Beach. But behind her flawless façade is a woman still aching from loss… and terrified to hope for more. Her marriage is quietly unraveling under the weight of unspoken grief, and the life she’s built feels as fragile ...

She went looking for forbidden power. Now she’s leaking for the god she accidentally bound to her soul. Lina I’m the Voss heiress, primped and programmed for control. But all of that shattered the second I stepped into The Abyss. The moment I saw him. Varnok. Horned, towering, ancient and dark as sin. I didn’t mean to summon him. I just wanted to feel something real. But he saw me. Claimed me. Marked me with a sigil that burns through my chest and throbs between my legs. I hate how much I ache. How fast I leak. And how badly I want him to keep pushing. Varnok They thought they could ...

Have you ever wondered what makes the Proverbs 31 woman so special? What is the secret behind her being such an amazing woman that thousands of years after her existence she is still the standard for a godly wife? Well, look no further for you are holding the answer in your hands. This book will take you through what it takes to be the modern day Proverbs 21 Woman.

Older Woman. Younger Man. Unlikely Lovers Karen Walker was 44 when her affair with the college student occurred. It happened in a time before smartphones, personal computers, and reality television. Karen was drinking wine on a Friday night when Ryan appeared at her house with a duffle bag of dirty clothes. Ryan didn’t know he was at the wrong house. Ryan left Karen’s suburban house, and never expected to return. But an offer of free rent enticed Ryan to return for the misplaced duffel bag. Karen had questions for Ryan, and discreetly provided her phone number. Their phone conversations...

Over the course of five years, Elizabeth Greenwood followed the ups and downs of five couples who met during incarceration. In Love Lockdown, she pulls back the curtain on the lives of the husbands and wives supporting some of the 2.3 million people in prisons around the United States. In the vein of Modern Love, this book shines a light on how these relationships reflect the desire and delusion we all experience in our romantic pairings.

Relationships are usually the most important part of a person’s life. But they’re often stressful and frustrating, or simply awkward, distant, and lonely. We feel the weight of things unsaid, needs unmet, conflicts unresolved. It’s easy to feel stuck.

From the big house to the big top, this couple’s romance is about to turn into a three-ring circus. Warren Atwell is a no-nonsense lawyer who follows the rules. Journalist Avery Hunter believes the rules are merely suggestions. When their online flirting leads to a real-life meet-up, neither expects to recognize each other—much less spend a night together - in jail. In a desperate attempt to avoid the big house, Warren proposes a spur-of-the-moment marriage. The last thing they expect is to wind up at Camp Quirkus, a circus-themed marriage counseling retreat, where trust falls and ...

Jru has been given a major wake-up call to get her life together. After being hit with one obstacle after another, she quickly realizes her picture-perfect life is no more. Just when she thinks she’s on the comeback, she's hit with a devastating loss and family secrets that threaten to take her under. Will she allow Dax to be her rock, or will she lose him before it's too late to right her wrongs? Struggling to stay afloat in his own chaotic storm, Dax has no idea what lay ahead for him. About the only thing he's sure of is his feelings for Jru, but will the past tear them apart for good?

Friendships, partners, family: relationships are a defining part of our lives, giving us joy and essential support for our physical and mental health. But they can also be complicated and difficult. And although our busy lives and social media can mean we are interacting with more and more people all the time, are we really fostering our relationships in a way that is meaningful? Cassandra Dunn, host of the hit podcast Crappy to Happy, shares practical tips for getting the best out of your relationships.

Navigating the complex dating world is difficult, but finding a life partner is particularly challenging for gay men. On the surface alone, the pool of options is significantly smaller, and potential matches can be hard to spot. But psychology also plays an important role. Growing up as a sexual minority often leads to insecurities and developmental issues particular to gay men, and these create roadblocks when attempting to build a healthy relationship. Author and psychotherapist Israel Martinez, LCSW, who himself identifies as gay, has helped many LGBT clients work through these obstacles...

Liliana I hate Kieran Voss. I hate his smirk, his arrogance, the way he watches me like I’m already his. I’ve stayed invisible for a year, keeping my secret safe. Then, in one humiliating moment, he sees it. He sees me. And now he won’t stop until he owns me. Kieran Liliana Hart doesn’t get to hide from me. Not when I’ve caught her scent. Not when I’ve seen what she’s been keeping locked away. She’s mine to toy with, mine to break. She’ll run, she’ll fight—but in the end, she’ll surrender. Because nothing leaks for me and gets away unclaimed. Be aware, this book is a...

End the cycle of abuse-for good. Authors Charlie Donaldson, Randy Flood, and Elaine Eldridge uncover a proven action plan that violent men can use to change their behavior. Filled with insightful questionnaires and actual case histories, the essential how-to book Stop Hurting the Woman You Love, will help end abusive patterns in favor of healthier, happier relationships....

After Alex met Emma, his love life is more fulfilling than ever before. But things get complicated when they realize that Stacy, Emma's best friend, also has feelings for Alex. Meanwhile, Gabby and Silvia befriend each other, making it difficult for Alex to avoid Gabby's affection. To add to the mix, Ava, Alex's childhood crush, turns to him for comfort. And just when he thought things couldn't get any more complicated, Macy — his mom's best friend — comes to visit. How will Alex manage relationships with all of these women without hurting anyone’s feelings?

A deep yet simple guide to revolutionizing the romance-building communication every thriving marriage needs. Love Talk is like no other communication book you've ever listened to. The fruit of years of research by two foremost relationship experts (who also happen to be husband and wife), this book forges a new path to the heart of loving conversation. You'll begin by identifying your security need and determining your personal communication style.

Was your mother always shaming you, making you feel rejected? Was it always about her? Was she often emotionally, or even physically abusive towards you? Sadly, this is how narcissists act, and despite the vast majority of mothers being very maternal & loving, narcissistic mothers just aren’t like this. And, of course, this leaves scars as you become an adult.

For all men and women who thirst to love and be loved by a woman, these words and stories of guidance from Clarissa Pinkola Estes are aqua vitea, the water for life and soul. Dr. Estes teaches that in love relationships, each partner challenges, nourishes and transforms the other. To achieve this lifelong love requires an understanding of the mysterious internal cycles that fuel relationships.

Over 90 percent of couples experience some level of tension around money. In fact, money issues are the number one stressor in relationships. So many books try to fix the surface problems, such as how to budget and what to prioritize when it comes to finances, but the issues go much deeper than just a simple spreadsheet. How do men and women view money differently? What do most couples fight about? How can they get on the same page?

Everyone faces the challenges of making relationships work. Whether with spouses, family members, friends, lovers, or colleagues, relationships have the power to make one feel happy, frustrated, or miserable. In Relationship Breakthrough, Cloe Madanes - an expert in creating healing, empowering relationships - gives listeners vital tools to transform their relationships and their lives. Madanes's cutting-edge methods produce real results and create rewarding, sustainable relationships.

As a psychologist and minister with more than twenty years of experience, Dr. Thema understands how challenging it can be to create and cultivate healthy relationships—and how critical it is for our well-being. Matters of the Heart draws on the wisdom of science, sacredness, and lived experience to help listeners tend to the garden of their hearts and build their best relational lives.

He came to conquer. She swore to resist. But in the war of dominance and desire, only one will kneel. Elara I will never bow. Not to the monsters who burned my village. Not to the warlord who ripped me from my home. I am not his to command, to use, to break. No matter how my body betrays me. No matter how his golden eyes watch me like a beast ready to devour. He can drag me to his camp. He can chain me. But he will never own me. Varkash She fights me. Claws at me. Spits in my face. But I see it—the way her breath hitches when I get too close, the shudder she tries to hide when I touch her...