Marriage Years

For twenty-five years, Sera Simmons believed her marriage was unshakable—until one forgotten phone on the kitchen counter exposed the truth. The text messages weren’t just betrayal. They were a blueprint of lies that shattered her family and cracked open every bond they thought was unbreakable. Marc Simmons, husband and father, isn’t just caught in an affair—he’s entangled with Chloe, their daughter Emoni’s best friend. The fallout ricochets through every corner of their lives: Sera fights to maintain control while drowning in rage, Emoni faces humiliation and heartbreak as her ...

A National Bestseller One family. Four generations. A secret son. A devastating addiction. A Texas family is met with losses and surprises of inheritance, but they’re unable to shake the pull back toward each other in this family saga perfect for readers of Mary Beth Keane and Claire Lombardo...

Step 1: Seize majority control of her company. Step 2: Bury the Hartley name. Step 3: Don't fall for the CEO you just conquered. Kate Hartley meets me with an ice-blue stare that’s like a match to dry kindling. Her counter proposal—one-year as my wife. I get a fast, uncontested path to finish my takeover, and her startup stays outside my reach. I say yes. She arrives at my penthouse with a dog and a list. We’re sparring before her bags are unpacked. She wants an office; I park her in a closet by my gym. Cameras demand chemistry and a PR shoot delivers it. She calls me smug. I prove ...

Grow in your marriage and in your spiritual life with weekly devotions that turn your heart towards God and your spouse. Do you consider your marriage to be holy? What if holier meant having a happier marriage? Your marriage is more than a sacred covenant with your spouse. It is a relationship...

"Life changes fast....You sit down to dinner and life as you know it ends." These were among the first words Joan Didion wrote in January 2004. Her daughter was lying unconscious in an intensive care unit, a victim of pneumonia and septic shock. Her husband, John Gregory Dunne, was dead. The night before New Year's Eve, while they were sitting down to dinner, he suffered a massive and fatal coronary. The two had lived and worked side by side for nearly 40 years.

Do you feel overwhelmed and completely unprepared for marriage? Are you worried about failing in your marriage, second-guessing your decision to even get married, or considering a divorce? Here's how to adjust to married life, build a strong foundation, and survive your first year of marriage - EVEN if you don’t know where to start.

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.

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...

It's all about love, connection and distance. It's not as hard as everyone makes it out to be. I'm not just writing about it, i'm living it. Great advice, guidance and help. Here's to love and long distance, let's make it last!

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 twists don’t let up in this propulsive and wildly entertaining book that epitomizes the saying, 'With friends like these, who needs enemies?'" —Ashley Winstead, USA TODAY bestselling author New Year’s Eve hits different in your thirties. Especially when the party ends in murder. It...

"The youthful-sounding Sarah Bierstock is an excellent choice to narrate this coming-of-age novel... Bierstock creates a likable character in Isabel, and listeners will want her to find her path--even if takes an affair with a professor to eliminate the bad options."- AudioFile An incisive...

From New York Times bestselling authors Timothy Keller and Kathy Keller comes a gorgeously packaged daily devotional that takes us on year-long journey into discovering the meaning of marriage Marriage is the most profound human relationship there is. Coming to know and love your spouse is one...

When Nancy Balbirer learns her beloved eleven-year-old beagle has kidney failure, she’s devastated. She and her husband had gotten Ira as a puppy - a wedding gift to each other, and their first foray into “parenthood.” Now, her dog is terminal, her marriage is on life support, and Nancy is desperate to save them both (whether they want it or not). In a single year, she loses her two best friends, but Nancy’s life is about to take yet another unexpected turn. With humor and heart, Nancy Balbirer shares her story of relationships, loss, and canine friendship in this illuminating memoir.

Do you want to reignite the spark, strengthen your emotional bond, and bring fresh excitement into your relationship? Love thrives on curiosity, meaningful conversations, and the joy of discovering each other—again and again. One Question a Day for Couples is your go-to guide for building a deeper, more meaningful relationship. This book is designed for couples at any stage—whether you're newly dating, married for years, or reconnecting after a challenging time. With 12 monthly themes covering intimacy, communication, shared dreams, and more, this book invites you to engage in heartfelt...

Truly loving another imperfect person is not merely a romantic feeling, but a daily decision. But what are the keys to consistently giving and receiving love? How are love and romance best experienced and expressed in the midst of life’s everchanging pressures and emotions? The Love Dare Day by Day is a one-year devotional designed to challenge husbands and wives to understand and practice unconditional love.

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 ...

When a marriage is new, it’s exciting. But as time passes, couples can drift apart and wrestle with the challenges that are common in any marriage. It can feel overwhelming, but together, couples will find that a healthy marriage has thousands of course changes. In this follow-up to Getting Ready for Marriage, authors Jim Burns and Doug Fields offer a practical guide designed to help newlyweds build a strong foundation for a marriage that will last a lifetime.

A sensational, eye-opening account of Emma Jung’s complex marriage to Carl Gustav Jung and the hitherto unknown role she played in the early years of the psychoanalytic movement. Clever and ambitious, Emma Jung yearned to study the natural sciences at the University of Zurich. But the strict...

Marriage is more than a partnership—it’s a spiritual union designed to reflect God’s love. 52 Prayers for My Wife invites husbands to cover their wives in prayer every week of the year, building a marriage rooted in faith, gratitude, and intentional love. Each prayer in this devotional is crafted to strengthen your wife’s spirit and deepen your connection as a couple. Through Scripture-based reflections and heartfelt petitions, you’ll learn how to speak life, encouragement, and blessing over the woman God has entrusted to you. Whether you’re newly married or decades into your ...