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A short story about a woman's life struggles with love, family, fitting in, marriage, divorce, relationships, breakup, heartbreak, mental abuse, being alone, healing, and her future. Ride along and hear her journey and where it takes her.

Afraid for her life, Mary Illingford abandons her home in Sydney and her abusive and violent husband, Paul. With her daughter, Jenni, she embarks on a journey to a place where she thinks he will never find her - the island of Santorini, Greece. On Santorini they meet Mary's two friends - Eleni Kambouridis, owner of Apartments overlooking the beautiful caldera lake, and Julia Jeffries from England. Jenni, meets Eleni’s diffident son Marios who runs a local internet café, and they are immediately attracted. Unknown to Mary, Paul is facing a fraud charge involving his real estate business. ...

The Unveiled Wife is a real-life love story, one touching the deep places in a marriage that only God can reach. If you are feeling disappointment or even despair in your marriage, the heart cry of this audiobook is: You are not alone. Join Jennifer to learn how God can remove your own veil and lovingly guide you to a place of spiritual transformation, true intimacy, and lasting joy.

I’m pregnant by one man. And in love with another. I’m in ten kinds of trouble. I’ve always had a secret crush on Henry West. He’s my kinda guy. Tall. Big. Quiet. Gentle, but with muscles that tell you he could wrestle a bear for you if he had to. I met him when I was twenty-one, but he was engaged, and I was with Cam. So nothing has ever happened between us. Despite the fact that we work together. That when he thinks I’m not watching, he looks at me as if he’s picturing me naked. As if he’s debating what position to take me in. As if he’s thinking about how I might taste. ...

For the longest time, Elizabeth Bristol ran from God — until, out of desperation, she caved. She found out she not only needed God but wanted him. In what came as a total shock, she found peace, purpose, and incredible healing. She can’t not share because in this crazy world, who couldn’t use a little more of all that? There are stories in this book she wasn’t going to tell. Why did she? She had to share her indiscretions in order for people to see the power of redemption.

If you’ve been feeling like you need to repair a relationship, find guidance in the love department, or simply improve yourself before looking for a relationship, then you’re in the right place. This self-help audiobook is the ultimate tool kit for informing couples and singles of the tips and tricks to build a successful, thriving romantic relationship. Angela Diamond informs the listener on everything from self-reflection and self-care to effective communication and understanding, tough conversations, teamwork dynamics, and relationship-strengthening exercises.

Rae-Valentine and Howard were childhood sweethearts. They’ve shared twenty-five peaceful years since they were brought together by Dolly, Howard’s larger-than-life sister. But now, on the night of their wedding anniversary, Howard reveals a shocking betrayal that leaves Rae reeling. Heartbroken, she takes Dolly on her would-be anniversary trip to Antigua and the two women drink and dance and talk like they haven’t in years.

Small Animals is a riveting examination of the ways our culture of competitive, anxious, and judgmental parenting has profoundly altered the experiences of parents and children. In her signature style - by turns funny, penetrating, and always illuminating - which has dazzled millions of fans and been called "striking" by the New York Times Book Review and "beautiful" by the National Book Critics Circle, Brooks offers a provocative, compelling portrait of parenthood in America and calls us to examine what we most value in our relationships with our children and one another.

See Her Smile is a book for men about how you can do something you really want to do: Make her happy more often without compromising your integrity, without being phony, and without being any less of a man.

He bribed her into an engagement neither of them wanted. Now he can’t let her go. Desmond O’Connor is ruthless in his business pursuits and even more ruthless in the bedroom. But when his father’s will gives voting shares to those children who marry and produce heirs, Desmond cannot allow the company he’s given his life for to fall into the hands of his father’s estranged second family. And the only woman that makes sense as a partner is the curvy journalist trying to dig up dirt on his father’s sudden death. Her current story might cost Desmond his business and his freedom. Can...

Discover the 14 secrets to a lasting and loving marriage. In this fresh, insightful marriage book, Dr. Kim talks directly to couples, showing you that marriage isn't just meant to make you happy but to make you holy. Over the years, through his ministry, he's conducted countless couples surveys. He knows what you struggle with and what areas of marriage scare you. He knows what you want and what you don't want. By looking at 14 major areas of marriage, Dr. Kim shows couples how to stay on the right track.

Keeping a marriage healthy is all about the details - the daily actions and interactions in which husbands and wives lift each other up and offer support, encouragement, and love. In The Husband Project women will discover fun and creative ways to bring back that lovin' feeling and remind their husbands - and themselves - why they married in the first place. The Husband Project is for every woman who desires to bring more joy into her marriage, but just needs a little help setting a plan into action.

Is there such a thing as "the one"? Does God actually have a sovereign plan for your future marriage? How will God reveal "the one" to you? Can you miss God's will for your relationships? If you've ever asked questions like these and want biblical answers, this book is for you. God does have a plan for your future marriage and you can know what that plan is. This book answers 12 of the most commonly asked questions regarding God's will and Christian relationships. At the end of each chapter, five questions are also included for small group Bible studies or for personal reflection. The ...

American women have been missing out on a few secrets when it comes to the opposite sex. French women believe that the gift for attracting men has nothing to do with beauty, work, or even motivation. There are no rules. And they don't listen to Dr. Phil's advice. They don't worry about the care and feeding of their boyfriend. And they certainly don't travel to Mars to communicate with men. On the contrary, French women's love lives are romantic, sensual, playful, and intense.

A collection of three of Serenity Woods's standalone contemporary romances. Book 1: Kiss & Make Up Lights, camera… Action! It’s been a year since makeup artist Tabby Rogers’ life was turned upside-down. Now she’s back on track. In a month, she'll be in the UK for the career opportunity of a lifetime. One she absolutely cannot let pass her by. Until she leaves, all she has to do is fill in on a movie shoot in New Zealand and keep out of trouble. And trouble looks a lot like a devilishly hot stuntman... Eli Black has one rule: don’t date girls on set. His only goal is to get to ...

It’s been zero days since I realized I’m in love with Leander Knight. Lee, or Knightley as everyone calls him, is my brother’s best mate, and he’s always treated me like his kid sister. Okay, so he might not put cockroaches in my lunchbox and lizards down my neck anymore, but even though we work together every day at Hartfield Wildlife Hospital, he’s never seemed interested in me in that way. And then something changed. Maybe it was when I walked past him in my bikini, and he lost the power of speech. Or perhaps it was when I found out that an old girlfriend nicknamed him Twice ...

This book is about a father’s advice to his daughter as she turns 18. The advice is given through 18 letters wherein each letter covers one important topic of life. This book is, therefore, relevant for every parent and child. Are you a parent who is concerned about your child’s future? Do you want the best for your child? Do you find yourself short of words or phrases when you communicate on important issues involving your child’s welfare and happiness? Do you have a communication problem with your children? Are you tensed about the choices your children are going to make in the ...

Relationship experts and award-winning authors Les and Leslie Parrott believe the same forces that can tear down a marriage can become the catalyst for new relational depth and richness--provided you learn the secrets to using everyday problems to strengthen your marriage. In this book they explore how a marriage survives and thrives when a couple learns to use problems to boost their love life, to literally love each other more.

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 ...

Renowned therapist and San Francisco’s Love Guru, Marsha Caufield, thought she had her life all figured out—marrying her college sweetheart and establishing a successful career. During their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary, her husband, Blake walks out on her and turns Marsha’s world upside down. Lost and confused, Marsha crosses paths with uninhibited sex coach, Dr. Lee who invites her to participate in a mid-life crisis study where she’ll spend one month in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Marsha isn’t in favor of Dr. Lee’s invitation, but realizes staying in San Francisco will only ...