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.

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.

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 ...

He’s the forbidden obsession I’ve kept secret for years. Spencer Cavendish is powerful. Ruthless. Dangerous. He’s also my father’s business partner—and the man who’s haunted my dreams since I was a girl. At a Midnight Club party, I cross the line and tell him I want him. He turns me down, saying he couldn’t have me just once. That his desire would ruin us both. It’s meant to push me away, but all it does is set me alight. He’s determined to keep his distance. But when I offer a portrait session for charity, he bids a million dollars to keep me to himself. He says he did it...

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 ...

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,” ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Owen Flynn never expected to get an invite to his former boy's wedding, and he sure didn't have any intention of showing up alone. Enter Keegan Richards. Keegan had always found Owen attractive, but he had never seriously considered dating a man. But when he overhears Owen saying he needs a date for his ex's wedding, he thinks that sounds like the perfect opportunity to get to know the handsome older man, and maybe to explore a few of the things he's been wondering about.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fake dating my brother's best friend was never part of the plan. But neither was falling for him. Cole Hamilton is Chicago's grumpiest billionaire. Twelve years older, infuriatingly hot, and dangerously obsessed with control. He's also the man who's made it his mission to sabotage my love life. I'm a journalist chasing the promotion of a lifetime. I don't have time for his games. But when I confront him, he introduces me as his girlfriend. Now we're locked into ninety days of pretending. What he doesn't know is I've got a plan of my own. Then everything changes... The gravel in his voice ...

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 can’t stand my new neighbor. But when he suggests fake dating to make my ex jealous, I agree. Ben is a motocross star who sprained his ankle and has come back home to Lavender Ridge to heal. He moved in next door, and sparks flew between us, not in a good way. He’s infuriating. On top of that, I’m forced to take a position as his nurse. As we get to know each other, I discover he is my ex’s step-brother. Ben suggests we fake date to make him jealous. It turns out, Ben is a romantic silver fox. Between flowers and surprise dates, I’m seeing a new side of him. We are so different,...

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.

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 ...