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Return to the Bay of Islands Brides Shop in the beautiful Northland of New Zealand in this second collection of stories from the series featuring books 4-6. Book 4: Bride for a Night For a soldier wounded in battle, nothing’s more valuable than a second chance… Freddie Brooks returns to his hometown eight years after he left for the army. To his surprise, the beautiful Bianca Goldsmith is still there, and still single. Freddie knows he’s a fraction of the man he used to be and is sure Bianca wouldn’t be interested in rekindling their romance. But Bianca’s feelings for him run ...

Discover the 14 secrets to a lasting and loving marriage. In this fresh, insightful marriage book, Dr. Kim talks directly to couples, showing you that marriage isn't just meant to make you happy but to make you holy. Over the years, through his ministry, he's conducted countless couples surveys. He knows what you struggle with and what areas of marriage scare you. He knows what you want and what you don't want. By looking at 14 major areas of marriage, Dr. Kim shows couples how to stay on the right track.

We as men often try to relate to the male lion and all of his physical attributes. He is revered as the King of the Jungle and the head of his pride. His polygynous relationships and unanimous respect from all other species may be admirable to some, but if we take a closer look into the lifestyle of the dominant male lion, we will see that there are more flaws than one could ignore.

Rebecca Hilton and Casey Shipley have been friends since college. She loves it that he’s dependable and loyal, but that doesn’t make him dating material for her. Casey fell in love with Rebecca almost the instant they met. But she has a “type” and he doesn’t check all the boxes. When she shows up unexpectedly at his family’s ranch, he’s thrilled to see her. But he soon realizes she has eyes for his brother. His well-built, ruggedly handsome brother. Since he wants her to be happy, he agrees to help her get close to his brother. But as clues start mounting up that Casey might ...

Will the contents of dozens of old trunks filled with century’s old and fragile dresses, antique books and journals, and an even older jeweled sword, provide the answers to any of Mae’s well-guarded secrets?Sisters of the Heart is the fifth book in the ongoing story of the Engstrom family in the Mae’s Second Chance series. In the small ghost town of Mae’s Second Chance, where centuries old secrets remain hidden and the surrounding hills continue to guard another woman’s treasures, Julie Engstrom brings her family in search of a place that can replace what they had to leave behind....

This book Souls Amongst Lions: Battle In The Valley Of Death is about my own experience of others I met who suffered in the hands of their mothers, siblings and in-laws. In this book I touch on marriages between refugees and citizens. My own experience and that of my husband and child has been a painful one. My mother rejecting me for marrying a foreigner. Ganging up with her children, their spouses and children against me, my husband and child. Also recruiting her relatives, friends and some people in the community to reject me. She also hired some stalkers to monitor me and my child. She ...

Chocolate melts exactly at body temperature, as Maisey has discovered… Maisey has talked her brother’s best mate and local GP, Joss, into having his photo taken eating chocolate truffles for her new advertising campaign. Joss is wary. Being so close to Maisey means he’s going to struggle with his attraction to her, and her brother will kill him if he so much as kisses her. But sexy Maisey is very persuasive. When the chocolate melts on Joss’s warm body, it seems only polite for Maisey to offer to lick it off… And that’s where the problems start.

Throughout Keep Showing Up, Karen includes ideas to implement in your marriage right now, such as powerful statements to speak to your spouse, date-night-on-a-shoestring suggestions, and discussion starters. Discover how your "incompatibility" can become the strength of your marital team in this real-life guide to both living with and loving your spouse - differences and all.

Rae-Valentine and Howard were childhood sweethearts. They’ve shared twenty-five peaceful years since they were brought together by Dolly, Howard’s larger-than-life sister. But now, on the night of their wedding anniversary, Howard reveals a shocking betrayal that leaves Rae reeling. Heartbroken, she takes Dolly on her would-be anniversary trip to Antigua and the two women drink and dance and talk like they haven’t in years.

They got married for the greater good. Neither expected to fall in love... Dashing and illustrious Mack Duncan thought he was a shoo-in for mayor in the Silver Plum election—until ghosts from his past are dredged up. As his poll numbers sink, his family suggests drastically unorthodox methods to shift odds back in his favor. A marriage of convenience to a beautiful schoolteacher seems like a ludicrous idea. One so crazy it just might work... Cady Marshall is appalled the Duncan family would suggest she enter into a marriage just to help secure Mack’s political victory. Yet, that ...

Chrissy’s song has not diminished over the years And the yellow daffodils still bloom. She was a beautiful child created from desperation, Christina Marie lit up lives and caused others to change their way of thinking. This is the story that shaped a family and taught a woman to fight back, stand up and believe in herself. And a child who was old beyond her years, aching to remain the big sister whom her siblings adored, but knowing her time on earth was numbered.

Suzy and Demi were carefree twenty-somethings. They had fun! They didn’t have responsibilities! And then they decided to have a baby. Goodbye lazy weekends, hello sleepless nights, arguments and an addiction to industrial-strength hot chocolate. Follow Suzy on the ultimate make-over - from nervous-wreck new mother to happy families. In this hilarious and refreshingly honest account for parents who prefer the realistic to the utopian, Suzy debunks the myths and takes us all along for the (bumpy) ride.

"GONE GIRL meets 50 SHADES, anyone?" 🔥A Dark Billionaire Romance Thriller by New York Times, USA TODAY & Amazon Top-100 Bestseller Marata Eros🔥 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Breathtaking" ~ barbieheart Dive deeper into the #1 Amazon Bestselling Interracial Romance series, where passion, betrayal, and redemption collide in an unforgettable journey of love and survival. ✨ Meet Faren Mitchell: Heartbroken and desperate, Faren faces her worst nightmare when Mick discovers her darkest secret in the most devastating way. Determined to win him back, she forges a plan that doesn’t rely on his billions...

Or is it something far more sinister? After recovering from a serious illness, Ella’s husband arranges for her to stay in a picturesque Gatehouse nestled within an idyllic German village. Left alone for a week to contemplate the effects of her poor health and her fractured marriage, Ella’s peace is shattered by the unnerving appearance of a shadowy old woman and the chilling discovery of the graves of eleven villagers, all of whom died mysteriously on the same day. Then, strange and unsettling events begin to occur in the Gatehouse. Is someone trying to intimidate her? When Ella ...

Low-wage workers make up the largest group of employed parents in the United States, yet scant attention has been given to their experiences as new mothers and fathers. Work Matters brings the unique stories of these diverse individuals to light. Drawing on years of research and more than fifteen hundred family interviews, Maureen Perry-Jenkins describes how new parents cope with the demands of infant care while holding down low-wage, full-time jobs, and she considers how managing all of these responsibilities have long-term implications for child development.

Discover how prayer can deepen your faith, transform your life, and strengthen your relationship with God. Unlock the power of prayer in every area of your life: Spiritual Growth & Faith – Grow closer to God and overcome doubt. Strength & Temptation – Gain strength to resist life’s challenges. Marriage & Relationships – Strengthen bonds or pray for future relationships. Children & Family – Pray for your children’s future and healing in relationships. Provision & Purpose – Trust God for financial needs and divine direction. Healing & Health – Experience physical, emotional, ...

She needs a husband to keep her son; he needs a chance to win her heart. Gabrielle Wallace is a strong and determined single mother fighting for custody of her son, but complications arise when her former flame, Theodore McPherson, enters the picture. Theodore is the firefighter who once let Gabrielle slip away and is now determined to make up for his past mistake. When he discovers Gabrielle needs to be married to retain custody of her son, he volunteers to be her groom, hoping to convince her they can have a forever kind of love. Their path to ultimate happiness is filled with struggles ...

People that have listened to this audiobook have learned to better identify when the enemy is whispering to themselves, their loves ones, or others, causing them to speak words of strife. Learn to diffuse people who try to engage you in strife, and limit the effectiveness of the enemy by using the tools inside to keep your peace on every day and enjoy your life. Stop the enemy from tormenting you with thoughts. You can live every day in peace with minimal strife.

Discover a story of healing and personal transformation. Marlena’s childhood was full of contradictions. Her father was both a heroic doctor for people with leprosy and an abusive parent. Her Mennonite missionary community was both a devoted tribe and a controlling society. And Marlena longed to both be accepted in Paraguay and escape to somewhere new. In Nothing Bad Between Us, follow Marlena’s journey as she takes control of her life and learns to be her authentic self, scars and imperfections included.

While there are many stereotypes about military spouses, there are a lot of things most people simply don’t know or don’t understand until they’ve become part of the military community. Maybe you’re new to being a military spouse, maybe you just met someone and you aren’t married yet, but things are heading in that direction, maybe you’re a veteran who is now a military spouse, or maybe you’re what we call a "seasoned" military spouse just looking for new reading material.