Marriage Years

SERIES COMPLETE! Second book in a series but can be read as a standalone novel. The strings of fate get tangled when I’m forced into an arranged marriage with the grumpy, gorgeous Storm Prince. I never thought one of my duties as Princess of the Ice Kingdom would be becoming a political bargaining chip. Just as my powers manifest, the rival Storm Kingdom treats me like a hostage, not the future bride of their heir. The Prince destroys everything in his path during fits of volatile rage. But, like the lightning he wields, he sends electricity through my body. His rock-hard chest, strong ...

During a cringey visit to IKEA, the store where relationships go to die, Emma finally blurts out to Rob that she is no longer happy in their 26-year marriage. She wants more meaningful work, connections, thrills, joy – and more passionate sex. It’s been ages. Rob knows their marriage isn’t perfect, but it’s good enough…isn’t it? He’s loyal, solid, a good provider. What more does she want, anyway? Emma suggests taking a Marriage Gap Year. Time apart, no calls, no texts. This feisty communications manager wants the comms switched off between them for the next 12 months.

Read 52 Reasons God's People Love Passionate Sex and see for yourself how the "Better Christian You Become, The Better Lover You'll Be." The Bible has always promoted vigorous lovemaking while teaching intellectual, emotional, sexual, and spiritual intimacy. In 1986, when Patsy wrote God’s People Make the Best Lovers, she counted eight health and wellness benefits in the Bible that science had finally caught up with. Now as we begin 2024, the list has grown to 52 reasons passionate sex is like skinny dipping in God’s fountain of love and youth. The 52 Reasons God's People Love ...

Elise has known Cole for years…and has loved him almost as long. No one knows her better than he does. A little mystery… And a romantic love story that brings two people together just as they were meant to be… Sometimes…especially when least expected…love is simply meant to be… Elise has known Cole for years…and has loved him almost as long. No one knows her better than he does. And during those years he’d slowly battered away at her hesitance about making a long term commitment. He didn’t have any such problem and was determined to get the two of them in front of a ...

The sacrament of Matrimony is under diabolical attack. While it is easy to blame the outside world for the demise of marriage, we must look at what has been happening inside the Church. The number of marriages have dwindled over the past five decades and annulments have skyrocketed. Many in Church leadership have been indifferent to these alarming trends and to marriage itself. Matrimony is rarely referenced during homilies, pre-Cana programs are often disastrous, and seminaries spend little time studying the sacrament of Matrimony.

Book 3 of 4 Parenthood. A never-ending cycle of sleep deprivation, destructive messes, and unconditional love. Jasmine and Simon Junior are walking, talking, two-year-old hurricanes without any desire of slowing down and giving their parents a break. With the ink on the adoption papers dried and legal, there is only one thing left to make their family forever binding. Marriage. As though planning a dream wedding she never saw for herself, Cherish has more than finding the dress on her plate. She is juggling a college education and the mounting pressure of finding what she wants to do for ...

It's better to regret the things you've done than the things you haven't. Right? Jess I’ve made so many mistakes in my life, I’m sure I’m in the book of Guinness World Records, and unfortunately, this year has proved no exception. Telling my boss’s wife that we were having an affair was probably the biggest mistake, but the lying bastard broke my heart, so I don’t regret it. I do regret losing my job, though, especially now I’m broke. Frankly, I’m glad it’s nearly New Year, and I can put this annus horribilis behind me. If only I could do the same with the rest of my life, ...

If you write an email to a friend about a fantasy involving your gorgeous boss, don't send it to All Staff... Meg It’s not easy to reinvent yourself, but my thirteen-year-old son and I are ready for a new start. Old Maggie was a magnet for disaster, but New Meg is going to be elegant, sophisticated… and blonde. I’ve landed a dream job at the other end of New Zealand as PA to three rich directors who spoil me rotten, I’ve found a beautiful new apartment, and I feel reborn. Then I write an email to a friend describing in vivid detail what I want to do to the sexiest of the directors...

From the New York Times best-selling author of Circle of Friends and The Glass Lake comes This Year It Will Be Different, a stunning work that brings us the magic and spirit of Christmas in 15 stories filled with Maeve Binchy's trademark wit, charm, and sheer storytelling genius. Instead of nostalgia, Binchy evokes contemporary life; instead of Christmas homilies, she offers truth; and instead of sugarplums, she brings us the nourishment of holidays that precipitate change, growth, and new beginnings.

Lou and Josh have been together for 14 years. They share two kids, a mortgage, careers and plenty of history. Now, after a particularly fraught Christmas, Lou is ready to ask herself: is this marriage worth hanging on to? Every month for a year, Lou sets a different test for their relationship - from daily sex to brutal honesty - to help her decide if she should stay or go. Secrets are exposed, old wounds reopened and a true-to-life suburban love story unfolds.

Ashley M. Bennett debuted her memoir, Not Easily Broken: Turning Hidden Shame into Distant Memories in 2018 highlighting the effects of sexual abuse, bullying and abandonment issues. In this second book, she gives just as much transparency, opening up about the beauty and challenges of choosing to be celibate when the decision seems so unpopular. She wants people to know it is possible to make a choice, not settle, and embrace the self-discovery in the process.

Liberty Johansen is going to change the way we look at the night sky. Most people see the old constellations, the things they've been told to see. But Liberty sees new patterns, pictures, and possibilities. She's an exception. Some other exceptions: Her dad, who gave her the stars. Who moved out months ago and hasn't talked to her since. Her mom, who's happier since he left, even though everyone thinks she should be sad and lonely. And her sister, who won't go outside their house.

To express the fondest love to your partner you don't need to take him or her on a seaside trip, invest in buying cars or jewelry. Love is based on small casual signs of affection, on taking sincere care of each other, on devotion and attention. Here you can find 52 simple tasks for romantic couples that will emphasize and invigorate your love. Fun, creative, and spiritually engaging - there are no ordinary dates! Have you ever tried a photography date? A water date? What about a second first date? Eat Play Love - 52 Date Night Ideas is a new type of leisure activity where 2 adult players ...

Dancing Into Marital Bliss tackles these common challenges with relatable insights and practical solutions, offering a guide for couples to navigate the early years with clarity and confidence. If you’re searching for ways to build deeper trust, improve communication, and create lasting joy, this book is your roadmap to a fulfilling marriage that grows stronger over time.

When you're blind, you see with your heart... Teddi Life’s tough. I can’t argue with that. I’m not referring to being blind. That brings its own challenges, but I’ve never let it hold me back from doing anything I wanted to do. I’m talking about losing my partner before the age of thirty. I thought I had it all figured out—marriage, kids, the whole parcel, neatly tied up with a bow, but it wasn’t meant to be. While Will lay dying, he made me promise never to love anyone else. I did, of course, because that’s what you do, and I meant it, at the time. And then I met Ethan. ...

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQI+) bars, drinking and dancing establishments were not just party scenes but were really sanctuaries for that community. As a matter of fact, many people in the LGBTQI+ community treated these happy places as second homes or even primary homes if their families were close minded towards the community. They did indeed forge Pride and this book was the first to tell that story.

The Dartmoor Big Cat Brides Box Set features Books 1-3 of this series of sexy shifter romances. Book 1: Wild Heart Consultant Pediatrician Caiden is convinced that Liv is his destiny, but then he discovers the truth behind why she applied to the Match by Mail agency. He and his jaguar have just learned to trust again and now everything’s falling apart. Should he listen to his cool head or his wild heart? Book 2: Savage Instinct Lawyer Jamie is in love with his sexy secretary, Emma, but there are unseen forces at work, and his past refuses to let him go. Can he put aside his grief enough ...

The remarkable true story of a couple on the brink of separation who finds love again while spending a year in Italy with their family now including an update five years later. Tired, empty, and disillusioned with married life, Susan Pohlman was ready to call it quits. As soon as she and her husband, Tim, completed their business trip to Italy, she planned to break the news that she wanted to end their eighteen-year marriage. During their last day as they walked along the Italian Rivera, Tim fantasized aloud that, perhaps, they could live there. After initially dismissing the idea, Susan ...

Everyone thinks Barbie Roman has it all. But this time, being perfect might cost her everything. With her picture-perfect looks, polished manners, and political pedigree, Barbie Roman was raised to play the role of the ideal daughter, wife, and mother. From an exclusive enclave in Connecticut to the sun-soaked shores of Stardust Beach, she’s spent her life smiling, supporting, and staying silent. But now, the stakes are too high—and Barbie’s time as the quiet good girl is running out. Her husband Todd is one of NASA’s rising stars, and with three young sons at home, Barbie should be...

A letter from a grandmother to her nieces, nephews and grandkids. When we realize that we won't be around forever and we look at our family, we realize that a long good life has taught us something...something that is worth sharing. The author asked 70 people/couples their thoughts on these 4 topics: Marriage is... Marriage is not... Best Advice...Red Flags (things to consider before taking your vows). The average length of marriage from all these couples was over 38 years. Hopefully, these words from "marriage experts" will encourage our next generation to look carefully at marriage before...