Dating Age

In a society where everyone is supposedly more connected, why do more people than ever feel so lonely? Even as marriage rates decline, studies show that most single adults still hope to get married. But how can we navigate life and love in this disconnected culture? Has social media eroded the institutions that brought us together—and the deeper emotional intimacy they provided? Pastor and author Ben Stuart guides you in navigating the four stages of a relational life and embracing the intentions and truths God has established for each one.

Dating in today’s app-happy, fast-tracked world can be annoying, confusing, and sometimes even scary. How do I find a date? Where can we go? What if there’s no chemistry? What should I say? How long shall I stay? Dating coach Judith Gottesman answers all your questions as she takes you through the new dating landscape. She understands how frustration, self-doubt, and uncertainty plague those looking to date for the first time, for the first time in a long time, or for those who just need a fresh perspective. Discover how to craft an irresistible online profile, make a captivating first ...

Danger Was Just a Click Away #Murdered: True Stories of Murder in the Digital Age explores the chilling intersection of technology and violence through 20 gripping true crime cases where online interactions led to murder. From the early days of MySpace to the modern era of Grindr, Tinder, and Instagram, this book uncovers the dark side of digital connection, where trust can be exploited with deadly consequences. Each chapter delves into a different case, detailing how victims—ranging from teenagers to middle-aged adults—were lured to their deaths through social media platforms, dating ...

When Desert of the Heart opens, Evelyn Hall is on a plane that will take her from her old life in Oakland, California, to Reno, where she plans to divorce her husband of 16 years. A voluntary exile in a brave new world, she meets a woman who will change her life. Fifteen years younger, Ann Childs works as a change apron in a casino. Evelyn is instantly drawn to the fiercely independent Ann, and their friendship soon evolves into a romantic relationship. An English professor who had always led a conventional life, Evelyn suddenly finds all her beliefs about love, morality, and identity called into question.

The spicy and laugh-out-loud alien rom-com that takes cosmic dating to a whole new level. Perfect for fans of Ruby Dixon, Jessie Mihalik, and the wildest sci-fi romances you can imagine! Sometimes, your perfect match isn’t from your planet… or even your galaxy. AMY I thought I was just meeting another guy from a dating app—maybe a bit of small talk, some coffee, and a few awkward jokes. Instead, I walk into a trendy cafe filled with other women… all waiting for dates from the same app. Then the cafe blasts off like a rocket! Because it’s actually an alien spaceship. When I wake up...

I've seen him on the news. Followed the stories about what happened in Ohio. John Smith, out there, on the run. To the world, he's a mystery. But to me . . . he's one of us.

My new start in a serene neighborhood, was disrupted by an intense hot older single dad next door. His chiseled, sculpted physique, a testament to his role as a heroic firefighter chief, holds me in awe. I sense an unspoken attraction in the fire in his eyes, igniting a tingling sensation on the nape of my neck whenever our eyes meet. Beneath this ash-streaked exterior lies a heart burdened with pain by the loss of his beloved wife. The challenges only grew when he surprised me with an offer to stay with him and his daughter after a devastating fire consumed my house. His penetrating gaze, ...

Sometimes, you have to get lost to find what you're looking for. When Carmela 'CJ' Jones's love life goes from "I do" to "I don't think so," she swaps wedding bells for seashells and heads to Cocoa Reef Resort for some soul-searching. But instead of finding inner peace, she finds Keston Kips—the infuriatingly handsome mixologist who seems to have a PhD in getting under her skin. Their tropical tango includes a series of hilarious mix-ups, leading them to an unexpected adventure on a deserted island. Stranded with nothing but their wits and a growing attraction they can't ignore, CJ and ...

Autumn and Finn used to be inseparable. But then something changed. Or they changed. Now, they do their best to ignore each other. Autumn has her boyfriend, Jamie, and her close-knit group of friends. And Finn has become that boy at school, the one everyone wants to be around. That still doesn't stop the way Autumn feels every time she and Finn cross paths, and the growing, nagging thought that maybe things could have been different. Maybe they should be together. But come August, things will change forever.

"You want me to pretend to be your boyfriend, Cassie? Careful what you ask for...." Cassie: I brought Jack Phillips to this wedding to prove a point—not because I’m in love with him. He’s my boss’s older, off-limits brother, and he’s supposed to be my fake boyfriend. But somewhere between the staged kisses and the nights that feel all too real, pretending stopped being a game. Now, I’m tangled up in a man who kisses like he owns me. What happens when the lines between fake and real blur beyond recognition? Jack: She says I’m here to play a part. Smile, hold her hand, act the ...

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas… So how is the grump I hooked up with there now my neighbor and my fake boyfriend? Just as I’m picking myself up from a nasty breakup—I literally run into him. Myles’s rock-hard body slams into me, knocking me senseless. Seeing him later at the hotel bar, I feel compelled to apologize. The apology leads us straight up to his room for one of the hottest—and most infuriating—nights of my life. The odds he’d be moving in next door to me in Long Beach weeks later are nil. Yet here he is, along with his adorable daughter. He’s telling me ...

A fake relationship with my boss, the devastatingly charming silver fox professor, was definitely not on my career bucket list. But when my dad tries to hitch me up with his best friend's son, I needed a plot twist. Enter Michael: my professor, my neighbor, and now, my pretend partner for Grammy’s birthday bash. He’s a widowed single dad—handsome, smart, and frustratingly off-limits. Yet, as our ruse unfolds, I'm drawn to him in ways I never saw coming. The idyllic town of Lavender Ridge thrives on whispers, where rumors spread like wildfire, and our charade becomes the center of ...

Elizabeth Earnshaw is here to help. The renowned Gottman therapist, founder of A Better Life Therapy, and influential Instagram therapist behind @lizlistens has helped to transform countless relationships. With I Want This to Work, she presents for today’s generation the most effective and proven steps for relationship success.

Marry an old friend to save my family cafe? What could possibly go wrong? Running my family’s business, Bloomer's Café, was my dream. Now I don’t know if it will become a reality. My father left me our beloved coffee shop in his will - with a catch. I must get married within a year or say goodbye to Bloomer's forever. Enter Vince - a silver fox pro golfer, and the brother of my best friend and next door neighbor. He's back in Lavender Ridge and conveniently available for a fake engagement. Pretending is easy - until sparks fly hotter than my espresso drinks. Between planning our ...

He is a bodyguard who never mixes business with pleasure—until her. Now, protecting her means risking not just his life, but his heart. Gabriel Ross, ex-military and now the city's most sought-after bodyguard, lives by one rule: no distractions. Love? Definitely not in the job description. But when fiery, secretive Lexi Flores crashes into his life, he's forced to break all his own rules. Lexi’s on a dangerous mission, hunting down the powerful family who destroyed hers. Trusting anyone—least of all Gabriel—was never an option. But she didn’t expect the smoldering tension between ...

This is a cutting-edge tour de force that traces human family life from its origins in Africa over 20 million years ago to the Internet dating sites and bedrooms of today. It's got it all: the copulatory gaze and other natural courting ploys; the who, when, where, and why of adultery; love addictions; Fisher's discovery of four broad chemically based personality styles and what each seeks in romance; the newest data on worldwide (biologically based) patterns of divorce....

When I moved to Lavender Ridge, I had no idea I would be fake dating the grumpiest – and surprisingly hottest – silver fox veteran next door. I left the city to start an Airbnb. Lavender Ridge was supposed to be a fresh start in a small town. Then my ex-boyfriend crashed my housewarming party. Sam (the hot neighbor) swooped in, pretending to be my boyfriend until the coast was clear. That ex? It turns out he is scheming to bulldoze our town’s beloved park to build a monstrous hotel. Sam and I joined forces with the whole town to put an end to it. In this quaint little town, I'm ...

Sage’s life as a teenage runaway in San Francisco is simple: Snatch a few hours of sleep on park benches and bus stops; dodge perverts, predators, and cops; and make enough as a street musician to eat. But her world flips upside down when she meets Derek – hot, tattooed, and charming, a singer from Seattle whose looks and talent take her breath away. What begins as a reluctant partnership quickly develops into a cross-country race against time - and awakens a hunger in Sage that’s unfamiliar and exciting. As they travel from coast to coast, Sage and Derek pursue their dream, only to ...

Romance is in the air - Tay and Toby are a couple now… but Third is feeling like the odd one out. What happens next? Summer after junior year should be full of carefree moments and fun—but for Tay and Toby, everything is changing. With their relationship officially on, the two spend their days together working at the local movie theater, navigating the highs and lows of being a couple. But as they grow closer, their once inseparable friend, Third, begins to feel like the odd one out. Struggling with his own identity, Third faces a long summer of soul-searching. As Tay and Toby’s bond ...

One night with my best friend’s daughter was a sin. Now, she’s my fake fiancée, but our baby might turn this lie into forever. I built my billion-dollar empire on rules. Rule #1: Never touch my best friend’s daughter. Especially when she’s half my age. One night with her broke every rule I made. Five years later, she struts into my office as my assistant. With eyes burning with hatred. I should have sent her packing. Instead, I made her my fake fiancée. A lie I need to save my studio and my son. But Leah is my greatest weakness. Her fire burns every rule I’ve built my life on to...