Single Daying

What’s worse than getting divorced? Going to your ex-wife’s wedding—alone. I need more than just a fake date on my arm. I need her. She’s an itch I can’t scratch. This whole thing started without expectations. She’s my daughter’s teacher, after all. Hands. Off. But it’s Christmas. And the only gift I’m hoping for is more time with her. It might be snowing in other parts of the world, but here, it’s going to be such a hot Christmas. Note to the reader: The Parkers’ Christmas in July Series is about three sisters that find love during the holiday season. We Parkers ...

He's everything I don’t want - my best friend's grouchy brother, a single dad and my next door neighbor. My breath catches in my throat at the scowling face of my grumpy neighbor and uninvited audience to my solo show. As our eyes lock, tension simmers—is it lust or loathing I see stirring behind his icy gaze? I daringly tease Jake, hoping to break through his uptight persona and see a different side of him. But he storms off with a warning to lock up. Through his dimly lit window, I catch a glimpse of Jake's tall figure leaning against his wall, his hand running through his thick dark ...

Harrison I wanted Gabriella Manners from the moment she walked into my office, pushed back the hood of her raincoat, and shook out her long chocolate-brown hair. In another world, I think I could have loved a woman like her, but the timing turns out to be all wrong. In a few weeks, we’re both heading off in different directions, and it soon becomes clear that a one-night stand is about all we have time for. I’m not sure she’ll be interested. She’s only ever been to bed with her ex, and when I ask her back to my apartment, I fully expect the usually shy, nervous Gaby to say no. But ...

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 ...

Sarah has spent the last five years focused on raising her daughter, Rose. But now the fog is lifting off late night diaper changes, weird fevers, and potty training. Now Sarah is having more time to realize she’s not just a single parent—she’s a woman in need of more than a hair trim in front of her bathroom mirror and a pair of shoes that aren’t endorsed by Dr. Scholl’s. Sarah’s small circle of friends each have their own way of bringing her out of her comfort zone…some of them involving pushing the limits of the friend zone. One thing is for certain, no one knows what’s ...

Of all the questions that have been asked, "What is love?" has to be one of the most important. Among other things in his new book, Dr. Michael Eaton answers this critical question for the crucible of his own painful experiences. Here is a man who has been flung out of the frying pan, emerged from the fire, and lives today to offer deep insight into the many complexities of love, not the least of which is its five-fold nature. Eaton relies not only on the scalped of his own pain but also on scripture to dissect the universal phenomenon of love, and he has put his finger on the crux of the ...

A hot fling offers them both a chance to escape their pasts… Bridget Hitchcock – Birdie to her friends – is getting married to the man of her dreams. Or so she keeps telling herself. When Fate intervenes to ruin the big day, Bridget’s devastated, but she’s honest enough to admit that the humiliation and embarrassment has upset her more than actually losing Mal. Standing on Wellington quay in the rain in her wedding dress, she contemplates where to go from here, and has no idea. Aaron Reed is dashing through the rain with his son to their hotel room when he spots the beautiful ...

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 ...

A secret baby, a second chance... The last person Toby Wilkinson expects to rescue in the middle of an earthquake is the woman he had a holiday fling with three years ago. He’s even more surprised when she tells him the little boy whose life he has just saved is his son. Esther Tyler wishes she’d been rescued by anyone but the father of her child. She can’t forgive him for walking away from her, but with her home little more than a shell, she has no choice but to accept his offer to stay in his apartment... where she finds a sexy role-playing game in his suitcase. While her flat is ...

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 deeper than he knows… * Fans of Catherine Bybee’s Weekday Brides series are sure to love these small-town romances with plenty of sizzle!

We want to be happy in relationships, but don't know how. The old way of dating and mating simply doesn't work anymore. The rules have changed and most of us don't know what the new rules are. In searching for love, most singles are using trial and error, flying by the seat of their pants, or following bad advice. "Conscious Dating" does not offer manipulative or deceptive practices that compromise who you are, in fact it helps singles celebrate who they are and see being single as an opportunity and not a disease. This is not just another dating book filled with tired ideas about how to '...

Women. Nothing but trouble and pain there. I should know. They’ve done me dirty before, chasing my fortune and looks. So now? I’m not interested in what I can offer. I’m playing for what I can get. And my sexy new receptionist? She’s everything a man could want in a pair of heels. I need her. She’s a single mother with a heart of gold. Perfect for corrupting. But she’s not so easily swayed. Maybe she’s the one corrupting me and changing my ways. She’s not like the girls who came before her. She doesn’t want my money or lifestyle. She wants my heart. The question is… Am I...

Skillful dating is the art of making the best decisions in the early stages of an intimate relationship. Here, now, is the best dating advice, best dating strategies, best dating tips, the do's and don'ts of dating, and the consequential dating secrets you need to know to succeed in today's dating world. This is the most informative, educational, and instructive dating advice you need to know to help you make the best decisions that stand the test of time. Get ready to unlock the dating secrets in building a lasting and successful love relationship.

I’m offered a nanny position when I show up for nursing, but how could I complain with triple the pay, two kids I fall in love with and a super hot billionaire boss. I just finished nursing school and can’t wait to start my new career. When my mom’s plastic surgeon calls me in for an interview I don’t expect to get offered a nanny position for his kids for the summer. I also don’t expect him to be so hot. His baby blue eyes and his deep husky voice drive me crazy. He’s old enough to be my dad, but somehow that makes him a little hotter He’s almost too good to be true the way ...

"I recommend this book. Indeed, I've already recommended it to one of my patients." --- Charles C. McCormack, Individual and Couples Psychotherapist and Award-Winning Author "Great guide to read before you start dating." --- Cydney O'Sullivan, Best-Selling Author, CEO of Millionaires Acadamy, International Speaker and Serial Entrepeneur When you’re in love, things are fragile, and the last thing you want to do is mess it all up... with stupid sh*t. In this book, I'll tell you exactly how to avoid sabotaging things with your crush, date or partner, and what to do so you’ll have the best ...

The Ultimate Guide to Christian Singleness covers a wide range of common questions Christians singles often have. Why am I still single? Is God calling me to a life of singleness? How can I use this season for God’s glory? Is God punishing me with singleness because of my past sins? How can I find a godly spouse? This book is divided into four sections which cover the common phases of Christian singleness. It has 30 short chapters, each with three reflection questions meant for small group Bible studies or individual use.

Seven Sexy Sins. One Mr. Sinful. Faith Hillman is in trouble. She’s writing an article on ways to spice up your love life for her popular blog, but she’s hit a major snag—she hasn’t experienced any of the Seven Sexy Sins on her list. Luckily, her brother’s best friend, Rusty Thorne, offers to help with her research. Having had a crush on him since the age of twelve, Faith agrees, on the proviso that he signs a contract keeping their short-term relationship a secret. Her brother once decked him for kissing her on her eighteenth birthday, so Rusty’s happy to concur. While they ...

It was the White Wedding… …that brought them together. Will it change lives? For two days, the friends who love Katie and Ben came together to celebrate their pending matrimony. It’s a destination wedding that nobody will ever forget, because two days before the nuptials, the bride and groom disappear. Will the perfectly planned celebration unravel? Liam isn’t overly enthused about attending until he meets Katie’s college roommate and they have more in common than he imagined. A movie on the lawn and a walk led to sparks neither expected. This is the start of the drama. In this ...

A bet turns them from friends to lovers, but a secret stands in the way… What would you do if your friends said they’d donate two-hundred dollars to a kids’ charity if you went on a date with your best mate? Billie is determined not to fall for Jonah Sharpe. The lusty firefighter might rescue kittens from trees and children from burning buildings, but Billie would rather date anyone in New Zealand than this outrageous flirt, especially after her last relationship ended so badly. Her friends have other ideas, though, so she agrees to go on one date. But one turns into two and then into...

A forbidden office romance, a grumpy billionaire boss, and a sassy, off-limits assistant. Olivia Jenkins is mine to protect. Brilliant, driven, untouched—until I edge into her territory. My IT business isn't just fiercely competitive. It's personal. Olivia is sleek tech-savvy meets sunshine, shaking up my hard-lined world of suits and billion-dollar deals. However, she's vowed purity, and I’m the relentless CEO—a recently widowed single dad who's all edges, I've got one soft spot: my daughter Sophie. Grief-stricken and clinging to memories, Sophie longs for a mother figure. When an ...