Marriage Friendship

Only I could get marooned on a desert island with the man who broke my heart… The last thing I want is to be forced to live with the guy I broke up with seven years ago. Okay, the desert island is paradise—if you ignore the spiders the size of my hand. And it’s true that Theo Prince is still the most gorgeous guy I’ve ever seen. But I’m determined he won’t break my heart again. Then the tropical storm hits. It’s sooooo hot. The cave we’re sheltering in is really small. Theo’s loin cloth isn’t leaving much to the imagination. And then he tells me a secret that changes ...

Seated in her nest of ashes, Cinderella embodies human misery. The essence of inner and outer nobility, she is the envy of her cruel stepmother and her ugly sisters. Using this familiar story, Ann and Barry Ulanov explore the psychological and theological aspects of envy and goodness. In their interpretation of the tale, they move back and forth between internal and external issues – from how feminine and masculine parts of persons fit or do not fit together to how individuals conduct their lives with those of the same and opposite sexes, how they conflict, compete, or join harmoniously. ...

In the newest novel by beloved National Book Award finalist Lisa Graff, kids have turned the tables on their parents, and all the rules have been tossed out the window. But does Winnie have what it takes to hold her ground and keep everyone happy? This story, with a pitch-perfect middle grade voice and zany yet poignant situation, is perfect for fans of Sharon Creech, Louis Sachar, and Jack Gantos.

Never fall in love with your knight in shining armor… Even though he can’t step foot out of his house, Noah King’s sole purpose in life is to help people. He created the Ark as a sanctuary for animals and people alike, and it’s not surprising that when I’m at my lowest ebb, he’s the one who rides in on his white horse and rescues me. But now I’m in a terrible dilemma. Since his wife died giving birth to their baby – who also died – Noah’s been a recluse. The last thing he needs in his life is a woman who’s eight months pregnant, alone, and homeless. Of course he’s ...

Miss Mackle is getting married! But she didn't invite any of her students to the wedding. The kids don't understand it: A wedding is a time for families to be together, and they are Miss Mackle's Room 3B family - which is especially important because her father is in the military overseas, and he won't be home for the wedding. So Harry comes up with a plan to sneak his pals into the wedding ceremony and hide in the back.

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.

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 ...

Have you Fallen out of Love in your Marriage or you Feel Less Loved by your Spouse? Do you Want to Experience not Just Ordinary Love but Divine Love in your Marriage? Get this book!!! Is lack of love killing your marriage? Love is the vital ingredient missing in many homes today. What you do not realize is that God’s promises for your life include a secure, peaceful and love-filled marriage. God is love and once you realize this, you will find that it is easy for you to accept His provisions for love in your marriage. Prayer Madueke, author of 91 Days Decrees to Takeover the Year and over...

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Tanja Davia Tucker’s evocative second novel, Three Days in Amsterdam, is the story of Beth, a woman forced to examine the ruins of her life during a trip to Amsterdam. At thirty-eight, Beth feels her life is spiraling out of control. Her marriage of seventeen years has left her feeling empty and unfulfilled, though she’s spent all her time and energy trying to be a good wife and mother. When their sixteen-year-old son, Troy, the one bright spot in Beth’s life, gets into a mysterious accident, Dennis, her older husband, insists she cannot see him and prevents them from having contact. ...

Can a stray dog change the life of a teenage boy? It looks as if Strider can. He's a dog that loves to run; because of Strider, Leigh Botts finds himself running -- well enough to join the school track team. Strider changes Leigh on the inside, too, as he finally begins to accept his parents' divorce and gets to know a redheaded girl he's been admiring. With Strider's help, Leigh finds that the future he once hated to be asked about now holds something he never expected: hope.

Most women are searching for that perfect partner, that undeniably beautiful love that will last forever. Now that you have found him – discover how to understand him. Imagine having a fulfilling and lasting love that surpasses all expectations. Benefits: - Gain a deeper understanding of your partner's thoughts and actions, leading to a stronger and more fulfilling relationship. - Learn effective communication techniques to bridge the gap between men and women, creating a more harmonious and loving connection. - Understand the psychology behind men's behavior, helping you navigate through...

TWELVE silver-haired beauties, ONE neighborhood pool. With a splash of laughter and the warmth of friendship, these intertwined histories present the depth of camaraderie amid the celebration of life's beautiful chaos. From hilarious misadventures to poignant moments of wisdom, you'll experience the profound resilience unique to women in this uplifting collection that reminds us, everyone has a tale to tell.

In a perfect world, a man would have one true and lasting love, and his true love would be there to walk him through to old age. Unlock the Key to a Lasting and Fulfilling Relationship: Discover the Secrets to Understanding Your Partner and Keeping the Spark Alive. Understand why women place so much value on trustworthiness, which also involves reliability, consistency, and accountability. - Benefit: Learn how to have a successful and long-lasting relationship. - Emotional Benefit: Discover the secrets to understanding your partner on a deeper level. - Life-changing: This book will ...

Never fall in love with a wounded hero… Since I turned thirty, all I can think about is having a baby. Someone of my own I can love. Someone who won’t break my heart. But I don’t want another relationship ever again. I thought about going to a clinic. But I like the idea of knowing the identity of the father of my child, even if we’re not an item. So I pick Marc. Or Fitz, as everyone else calls him. He’s tall, handsome, healthy – apart from his injured back – hardworking, kind, and loyal. I’d be happy if my child were to grow up like him. So I ask him if he’d agree to be a...

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....

Never fall in love when you’re full of Christmas spirit… Stefan is the only guy I’ve ever really wanted. But on the night that I finally plucked up courage to ask him back to my room, he turned me down. Okay, he didn't just turn me down; he crushed my very soul. That was a month ago, and now, at Christmastime, I’m traveling with my family to the Arctic Circle to celebrate Noah’s wedding. Because Stefan and I are the only two singletons left, I just know we’re going to end up sitting together on the plane and in restaurants. I can’t bear to be near him. It hurts too much. And ...

Ariel’s life has never gone according to plan. Her dream to join the Navy after high school was destroyed by a car accident, and now she’s twenty-five, working two jobs, and still hasn’t graduated college. She feels like she's barely holding it together, and that was before her addict mother sent drug dealers to Ariel’s apartment to collect on her mother’s debt, endangering Ariel and forcing her to move out. She goes to stay with her best friend, Liam, who's been dealing with his own family drama. His recently deceased grandfather, who had nothing going for him except money, left ...

Virgil Ray and Martha Mae Pickers are basically good people. Still, like most basically good people, they’re subject to the siren calls of fame, fortune and — not least — impressing their neighbors. In this laugh-out-loud novel of linked stories reminiscent of the unforgettable characters and sense of place portrayed in stories by Fannie Flagg and Garrison Keillor, the Pickers and their Oakley County neighbors find themselves in outlandish predicaments, however well-intentioned. A faked resurrection, a return to high school at age 60, a visit by Elvis, helping the US Treasury bust a ...

Has Mr. Insatiable finally met his match? Kit Fawkes is Enya’s most favorite person in the whole world. She’s known him forever, and as her brother’s best mate and business partner, she would trust him with her life. But ever since his ex told Enya that he was ‘insatiable’ in the bedroom, she’s harbored a secret curiosity for what that means. And on the night of her brother’s wedding, when she admits to Kit that she has a problem in the bedroom, she finally gets the chance to find out. Kit’s determination to prove to her that she’s not ‘broken’ leads to a lovemaking ...