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.

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.

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 ...

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.

Welcome to Cedar Spring Lake, New Hampshire, where unlucky in love sweethearts and soul searching hikers are a match made in the mountains. Scottlyn This is going to be the worst weekend ever, hands down. My ex-boyfriend, the love of my life, is in town with his new girlfriend and he’s planning to propose. The very second the words are out of his mouth, I know I need a plan. Enter a very sexy, older mountain man. Kain’s willing to play along with my impulsive introduction of him as my boyfriend. And the kiss that ensues… whoa. I’m toast. Kain That kiss knocks my injured legs right ...

Her bodyguard is a stranger. Her Master is a fantasy. They're the same man. Diplomat's daughter Isabelle Al-Jamil is suffocating in a gilded cage. Her only escape is PulsePlay, an anonymous kink app where as "Echo," she craves complete surrender. She finds it in "Zero," a dominant Master whose voice alone makes her feel safe enough to let go. Ex-soldier Elias Thorne is hired to protect her, expecting a spoiled princess. To decompress from a haunted past, he moonlights as "Zero," guiding a submissive named "Echo" who craves the very control he provides. He doesn't connect the dots until a ...

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, ...

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 ...

Her anonymous Daddy Dom is the one man she can't afford to disobey: her billionaire CEO. Ambitious intern Chloe Sterling is drowning under the pressure to succeed. To escape, she creates an anonymous profile on the discreet kink app PulsePlay, seeking the one thing she secretly craves: total surrender. She finds her perfect match in “Guardian,” a firm but nurturing Daddy Dom whose rules and commands provide the structure her soul aches for. Alastair Finch, the formidable CEO of Chloe’s company, finds solace from his lonely life through his own anonymous profile. As “Guardian,” ...

Her anonymous online Daddy is the single dad next door. Clara Monroe is drowning. Overwhelmed by debt and loneliness, the sweet baker escapes into PulsePlay, a discreet kink app, with a secret fantasy: to be cared for, controlled, and cherished by a gentle, older man. She finds exactly what she’s looking for in "RockSteady," a protective Daddy Dom whose deep voice and firm rules become the center of her world. Their connection is electric, an intensely erotic relationship built on anonymous video calls and whispered commands. He guides her pleasure, calls her his good girl, and promises ...

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 ...

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 ...

It's 2 AM and you're awake again, replaying that conversation from dinner. Was their tone different? Why did they check their phone during the movie? Does "sounds good" without an exclamation point mean they're pulling away? If you've ever found yourself trapped in an overthinking loop, analyzing every text message like a detective solving a crime, you're not alone. You're not "too sensitive" or "crazy"—you're a thoughtful person trying to find safety in love, but your mind has turned your relationship into a courtroom where you're both judge and defendant. The constant worry about your ...

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.

Get a genealogy DNA kit for the holidays? Then this romance novel with a side of family tree hunting will be a fun fit for you. When a curious high school senior touches a mystic ring, she glimpses her own future—an impossible love with the bad boy star quarterback. Do you choose your fate, or does it choose you? That is the question Chelsea faces in Dating the Quarterback. Chelsea’s an achiever, aiming high, on track for valedictorian. No time for dating or hook-ups. If a guy isn’t “all in,” she doesn’t need him. Sterling’s angry. First to shrug, first to walk out, first to ...

He craved the one thing she was most ashamed of. Lila, a new mom reeling from betrayal, feels invisible. Drowning in self-doubt, she joins the anonymous kink app PulsePlay, confessing her most shameful secret: a new lactation kink and a deep desire to be claimed. The commanding voice of “SilverFox42” becomes her obsession. He worships the body she hates, his filthy praise igniting a fire she thought long dead. But when she meets her anonymous master, the man waiting is Jaxon—her brother’s best friend, a powerful CEO with a possessive streak. He’s determined to claim her. His ...

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 ...

Welcome to True Curves Matchmaking Agency. In this collection of five sweet contemporary romances (totaling over 90,000 words of swoonworthy goodness!), join five curvy heroines as they follow their hearts and find love on their own terms—no apologies necessary. Each story is a celebration of self-acceptance, unwavering trust, and the unbreakable bonds that form when two hearts refuse to give up. From serendipitous blind dates to second chances that blossom in the most unexpected places, these remarkable women discover that vulnerability is strength, kindness triumphs over doubt, and ...

Chase Arthur is a budding animator and hopeless romantic obsessed with Disney films and finding his true love, but he’s plagued with the belief that he’s not enough for anyone: he’s recovering from an eating disorder and suffers from body dysmorphia fuelled by his father and can’t quite figure out his gender identity. When Chase starts his freshman year of college, he has to navigate being away from home and missing his sister, finding his squad and contending with his ex-best friend, Leila, who is gunning for the same exclusive mentorship.

When a curvy, kind-hearted woman is matched with a rugged firefighter, sparks fly—but so do their doubts. Hazel is ready to put her heart back on the line, but after a crushing breakup, she’s more guarded than ever. Tired of men who only see her curves and not the woman behind them, she takes a bold step and signs up for True Curves Matchmaking Agency. Hazel dreams of finding someone who will appreciate her for her warmth, loyalty, and strength—and who will help her heal the parts of her heart that are still fragile. What she didn’t expect was to be paired with Jake, a stoic ...