Marriage Friendship

THE WOMAN SCORNED Blair Montgomery has so much to live for: her art, her students, and the ones she loves most. Just when Blair thinks that her life can’t get any better – she’s faced with the ultimate betrayal. Her longtime boyfriend, Jayson, not only cheated, but got another woman pregnant. With her life and heart seemingly shattered into pieces, Blair struggles with her next move. Faced with the dilemma of following her heart and trying to make things work, or listening to her intuition and kicking the love of her life to the curb. What will she ultimately choose? Every couple ...

When friends turn to lovers, the temperature’s going to soar… Tasha Wilde has spotted the perfect site for the chocolate and coffee shop she’s planning to run with her best friend, Maisey, in Doubtless Bay, New Zealand. The only trouble is that Maisey’s gorgeous brother, Kole, also wants the shop for his photography business. Their friends are convinced that Tasha and Kole have feelings for one another, so they invent a game – the two of them must do their best to get the other to admit they’re in love. They have eight days. The winner gets the shop. Both think their attraction ...

Penny Rush has problems. Her marriage is over; she’s quit her job. Her mother and stepfather went missing in the Australian outback five years ago; her mentally unbalanced father provokes her; her grandmother Dr. Pincer keeps experiments in the refrigerator and something worse in the woodshed. But Penny is a virtuoso at what’s possible when all else fails. Elizabeth McKenzie, the National Book Award–nominated author of The Portable Veblen, follows Penny on her quest for a fresh start.

After meeting a woman claiming to be her sister and finding out that her father, renowned gospel artist Reginald Berkley has died, Jazita's world is shaken and stirred. In one moment her life went from perfection and a question. When she is summoned by her sister Avier to come to the reading of his final will and testament, she is apprehensive but once she gets there, she is shocked to find that he has left her 7 million dollars and an estate. Her happiness is short lived when she finds that she only has access to 1 million until she gets married. Fresh out of a bad engagement, and after ...

G-baby and her younger sister, Peaches, are still getting used to their "blended-up" family. They live with Mama and Frank out in the suburbs, and they haven't seen their real daddy much since he married Millicent. G-baby misses her best friend back in Atlanta, and is crushed that her glamorous new stepsister, Tangie, wants nothing to do with her. G-baby is so preoccupied with earning Tangie's approval that she isn't there for her own little sister when she needs her most. Peaches gets sick - really sick. Suddenly, Mama and Daddy are arguing like they did before the divorce....

Should I start by welcoming you to the world of dating? The world where people speak about butterflies in the stomach. For some people, it is the spark you feel when you are with the one you love—the spark that energizes you. Well, whether it is a ray of sunshine that brightens your day, the feeling of home, or some magical force that makes the mundane feel extraordinary, you will agree that love is wild, and so is the world of dating. It is true that no two relationships are the same, and when it comes to life with a partner, there are tons of things in the mix that people may hesitate ...

Once Elle lets the tiger out of the cage, it’s impossible to get him back in… Elle Baker’s had enough of men telling her how to live her life. She loves her job at the Treats to Tempt You shop in Doubtless Bay, New Zealand. But repeated issues with her overbearing father and arrogant ex have persuaded her it’s time for a fresh start, and she’s planning to move away to Wellington at the end of the month. When Stuart Casey’s childhood sweetheart lay dying, she made him swear to her that he’d never love another girl as long as he lived. So far, he’s kept his promise, even ...

Do you desire a new new normal of healthy life giving relationships as well as increased peace and joy in your everyday life? In this 14 day devotional we will embark on an inner healing journey. We will take a look at some biblical truths revealed throughout scripture, that we can safely build the foundations of our lives upon. There will be times to reflect on your unique upbringing and childhood years, allowing the Holy Spirit to bring healing of past wounds and freedom from unhealthy patterns, actions or thoughts passed on from previous generations. We will explore some of life’s core...

He's tried and failed in country music - and women - before. She wasn't supposed to be at the ranch that summer. When Maddy shows up unexpectedly, will she and Kyle have their second chance romance? Or will the call of the stage lure him away? Kyle Stewart toured with a popular band for a year, but he couldn't get a record label to pick up his music. He's been back at his family's ranch, using his country music contacts to arrange summer concerts for the tourists who come through the Texas Longhorn Ranch for a unique western experience. Lately, he's had some interest in his music again, ...

SPOLIER ALERT! Do not read until AFTER book three in Welcome to Chance. Romance and disaster collide in the charming addition to the Welcome to Chance series.

The perfect marriage. A loving home. A broken heart. Life has never been fair to Mercy. After the tragedy that defined her childhood, she learned to depend on her strength alone. Then she found her prince. A happily ever after. When unexpected news leaves Mercy with no choice but to abandon her marriage, she is forced to start over. She builds a new world, far away from her husband, Luke. Five years later, he turns up on her doorstep, threatening her carefully guarded heart. For Luke and Mercy, their intense attraction to each other is undeniable and even stronger the second time around. ...

Do you want to Ignite passion, and strengthen the unity you have with your partner? Here is the ultimate guide to cultivating vibrant, healthy, lifelong friendships that flourish in every relationship. In this book, you will discover: The Bedrock of Bliss: Trust, Safety, and Connection Discover Surprising Benefits of a Committed Relationship Unlocking Depths: Strengthen Your Union through Self-Discovery Different, Yet United: Transforming Differences into Relationship Pillars The recipe to a healthy relationship: Nurturing the Essential ingredients Intimacy Unveiled: The Key Components that...

All he has to do is keep her safe and not fall in love… Easy, right? Callie Summer, CEO of the Four Seasons lingerie business, is in shock. She’d expected her new PA to be a middle-aged frump, but Jean turns out to be Gene, and he’s neither middle-aged, nor anything like a frump. When the gorgeous Bond-lookalike insists he’ll be the perfect companion on her business trip around the country, Callie agrees to give him a trial. Having recently found her ex in bed with another woman, she’s not looking for love. But a little bit of private lusting never did anyone any harm. Once a ...

Enjoy the romance, suspense, and humor in this collection of short stories. In award winning “Mabel and the Garage Sale,” Mabel’s house rests in the path of a proposed highway. As Mabel sorts her things to move, she recalls the colorful characters who’ve passed through her life. The story, “Delphine and Rainelle,” poses the question, is a marriage worth saving at all costs? In “Joy Ruth and Minnie Hendrix” the ladies find more than arrangements for a funeral over at Miller’s Funeral home. Newlyweds, “Wally and Bun,” are set for life as they fly off in a hot air balloon...

The trip was supposed to be fun. When Kit’s best friend gets dumped by his boyfriend, he begs her to ditch her family responsibilities for an idyllic weekend in the Montana mountains. They’ll soak in hot springs, then sneak a vape into a dive bar and drink too much, like old times. Instead, their getaway only reminds Kit of everything she’s lost lately: her wildness, her independence, and—most heartbreaking of all—her sister, Julie, who died a few years ago.

Abi’s life has been turned upside down by her husband’s death - in more ways than she could ever have imagined. With his dodgy business dealings now exposed, gone is her glamorous lifestyle and the trust of her family and friends. How could the man who said he loved her have betrayed her so spectacularly? Abi’s new neighbour Lucinda and her four-year-old son Max are struggling to overcome their own betrayal by Max’s violent, vengeful father. The pieces of Lucinda’s life seem finally to be coming together when she is given a new identity and finds an ally in Abi.

How to build & manage relationships

When you fall for Mr. Darcy, life is never going to be simple… Tess Barker is having a rough time. She enjoys giving tours of the Northland of New Zealand, but her endometriosis makes the long days a challenge, and now she’s gone and insulted one of her best friends by mistake. She’s secretly liked Finn Brennan – the gorgeous Mr. Darcy lookalike – for years, but he’s never made a move on her, and now not only has she hurt his feelings, but they’re both interviewing for the same job – #awkward. Finn likes his position in the Education Department at Waitangi, but recent events...

Hayley’s not brave enough to expose her stretch marks to a complete stranger. Then she meets Jed... Single, over thirty, and with four kids under ten, Hayley’s convinced she won’t be having sex for the next twenty years. Her sister-in-law suggests she have a one night stand, but Hayley’s not brave enough to expose her stretch marks to a complete stranger. Then she meets Jed Williams. After his divorce, Jed’s not actively looking for another relationship, but when Hayley offers a night of hot passion, he’s more than happy to oblige. Their desire grows along with the stormy ...

Growing up, Elizabeth wanted to make everyone like her. Lacking friends at school, she grew up to believe that quantity equalled quality. Having lots of friends meant you were loved, popular and safe. She was determined to become a Good Friend. And, in many ways, she did. But in adulthood she slowly realised that it was often to the detriment of her own boundaries and mental health. Then, when a global pandemic hit in 2020, she was one of thousands of people forced to reassess what friendship really meant to them—with the crisis came a dawning realisation.