Emotional Love

We all know love matters, but in this groundbreaking book positive emotions expert Barbara Fredrickson shows us how much. Even more than happiness and optimism, love holds the key to improving our mental and physical health as well as lengthening our lives. Using research from her own lab, Fredrickson redefines love not as a stable behemoth, but as micro-moments of connection between people - even strangers.

A tender, emotional romance about rescue, redemption, and the love that heals them both. She’s spent her life surviving. He’s spent his trying to save everyone else. When their paths cross, both will learn that love can be the most dangerous — and most beautiful — act of all. At twenty-three, Bethany Anderson has no one left to depend on. Between her double shifts at the hospital and her lonely attic room, life is a constant struggle just to stay afloat. But when illness and exhaustion finally bring her down, fate steps in — in the form of Dr. Smith Barington, a brilliant but ...

The Book That's Transforming How We Heal Our Most Fundamental Relationship Have you ever felt that, despite your mother's love, something essential was missing? There are truths we whisper, uncomfortable secrets we keep. Perhaps none is as difficult to voice as this: sometimes, our mothers didn't know how to love us in the ways we desperately needed. For many of us, questioning maternal love feels almost sacrilegious. But if you've found yourself here, you likely sense that something fundamental was missing from this core relationship – and that recognition, however painful, is your first...

Zora Collins is done playing nice. Her family says romance novels are a waste of time. Her mother says Black stories don’t sell. And her bank account? Well, it’s saying eviction. All Zora wants is to meet her deadline and prove that her voice—unapologetically Black, bold, and full of heart—deserves to be heard. But when a billionaire in an expensive suit steals her favorite café seat, her peace, and eventually… her breath, she’s forced to confront more than just writer’s block. Harrison West is powerful, magnetic, and carrying secrets of his own. Their chemistry is instant. ...

You're a ghost to your own father—and that emptiness follows you into every room, every relationship, every mirror you've ever looked into. You know that sick feeling in your stomach when you watch other girls get actual affection from their dads? When you realize you've been emotionally starving your entire life and thought it was normal? When you understand that ‘provider’ and ‘parent’ aren’t the same thing—not even close? Yeah. That feeling. Maybe you learned early that your feelings were inconvenient. That needing comfort made you "difficult." That love had to be earned ...

She swore she’d never come back to Sunset Springs. He never stopped waiting. When aviation mechanic Maribel “Mari” Hernandez is forced to return to the Texas town she fled years ago, the last thing she expects is to be face-to-face with her first—and only—love. Dwight Hayes, the rugged cowboy with storm-blue eyes and a past that drove them apart, is still working the Stanley Ranch... and still igniting every spark she buried long ago. Sent to inspect a ranch-owned helicopter, Mari plans to do her job and leave quietly. But when secrets from the past surface—about love, betrayal,...

*#1 Amazon Bestseller in Romantic Suspense & International Bestseller* A marriage of convenience billionaire romance full of obsession, secret love, and betrayal, from International Bestselling Author Ava Selwyn. He pushed her away for someone else, now he’s desperate to bring her back. “What exactly does it benefit me to announce an orphan as my wife?” When he is married to Ana Cross, Mason Nightingale always cold-shoulders her. Ana has been in love with Mason since she was a little girl and he held her hand to bring her inside his home. She loves him unconditionally, that is, until ...

Were you raised by rules, but never felt safe? Raised by Control, Not Love is a healing guide for those silently carrying the emotional wounds of having emotionally immature parents. If you grew up in a house where affection felt conditional, where silence was punishment, and where being "the good child" meant losing touch with your real self—this book is for you. In these deeply validating pages, Sienna Thorne walks with you through the quiet trauma that shaped your identity, and shows you how to finally: – Set boundaries without drowning in guilt – Grieve the childhood you never had...

Two string players fight their attraction for each other as they compete for center stage in this spicy and emotional romance from USA Today bestselling author Julie Soto. When professional—and self-taught—violinist Gwen Jackson plays, she disappears into the peaks and valleys of each song...

Love wasn’t part of LaRiah's plan when she left Chicago for a fresh start in Texas. She came searching for purpose, for something real—she never expected to find Wyatt. Rugged, brooding, and carrying a past scarred by tragedy, Wyatt isn’t the kind of man people fall for easily. But from the moment their paths cross, the connection between them is undeniable. Wyatt has spent years running from his demons, haunted by a past he never chose. When LaRiah walks into his life, she sees past the pain, past the whispers of his past sins, to the man he truly is. But when secrets resurface—...

She lost everything in the fire—except her flavor. He’s got everything… but joy. Janelle Morgan is sleeping in her van, surviving on espresso-infused tarts and pure grit when Roman Steele—the ruthless hotel mogul who unknowingly burned her life to the ground—tastes her dessert and feels something for the first time in years. He offers her a place to stay. She offers his grieving daughter the taste of happy. But the guest house comes with secrets. And Roman Steele is more than just a client with a checkbook and a jawline built to destroy resolve. He’s the man who owns her old ...

Pain changes people, but it doesn’t have to break them. In Bruised, But Not Broken: My Mess Is A Message, Hydiea shares her raw and unfiltered journey of survival, heartbreak, and resilience. From a childhood shaped by foster care, family betrayal, and homelessness to the struggles of navigating toxic relationships, motherhood, and self-discovery, this memoir lays everything bare. With gripping honesty, Hydiea confronts the wounds left by those who were supposed to love her, the lessons she learned the hard way, and the moments that nearly broke her. But this is not just a story of pain ...

Branded by betrayal, fueled by revenge—I’m back to destroy the brother who banished me. The Castiglione name once ruled the Midwest mafia, but Saverio erased me like I never existed. Five years in exile only sharpened my hunger for vengeance. Now, I’ll burn his empire to the ground—but I need the most dangerous weapon I can find: Raiden Drake. Raiden’s the Destroyers’ enforcer, a ruthless man who bends rules and breaks bones. He doesn’t take orders, but he does take control—of everything. My body. My mind. My soul. And once he claims them, there’s no turning back. They say...

The 5 Connection Styles: Why Emotional Intelligence is the New Love Language Love has evolved—and so must the way we love. Have you ever said all the right things, given all the right gestures, and still felt unseen? That’s because love isn’t a checklist. It’s emotional intelligence in action. The original Five Love Languages helped millions understand how they give and receive love. But modern relationships—across marriage, dating, and same-sex partnerships—require more than repeating a “language.” They require emotional awareness, empathy, and adaptability. ⭐️⭐️...

“I’m busy. Solve your matters on your own.” Every time James Sinclair said those words, the light in Mia’s eyes dimmed a little more. For five years she was his wife. Sweet. Obedient. Devoted. He believed she wanted his money and status. That was why she married him at nineteen. Why she would never leave. Until one day, a call came… “Miss Mia Bennett, your parents died in a car crash. Please come to collect their bodies.” Shattered, she reached out to her billionaire husband. His only reply was, “I’m busy. Solve your matters on your own.” “Okay,” she whispered. That ...

Tender-Hearted Cowboy - He was her risk. She became his reward. Sierra Jackson never believed in true love. Raised on broken promises and hurtful betrayals, she swore off romance as nothing more than a trick of the mind. But when her search for answers about her father leads her to Sunset Springs, Texas, she finds more than family—she finds Cody Hardin. Cody is everything Sierra told herself she didn’t need. Rugged, charming, and persistent, the rodeo cowboy sees past the walls she’s built. Beneath her sass and guarded heart, he discovers a woman worth waiting for—and he’s ...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Writers & Lovers comes a magnificent and intimate new novel of desire, friendship, and the lasting impact of first love. You knew I’d write a book about you someday. Our narrator understands good love stories—their secrets and subtext, their...

Your Love Does Matter by David Cunningham is a profound exploration of the power of love as a force for transformation, healing, and connection. This book is not just about understanding love—it is about living as love, fully and fearlessly. With deeply personal stories, inspiring insights, and actionable guidance, Cunningham invites you to awaken a new consciousness and expand your Love Footprint. Through this journey, you will release limiting beliefs, embrace radical self-acceptance, and discover how your love impacts the world in ways you never imagined.

She begged to be seen. He looked right through her. In the raw aftermath of unreciprocated love, one woman begins a tender, brutal journey back to herself. “I Begged You to Love Me, Then I Begged Myself to Let Go” is a soul-stirring exploration of what happens when you love someone more than they ever asked—and how you finally stop waiting to be chosen. Through poetic storytelling, piercing reflections, and quiet revelations, Lena Hartley holds your hand as you walk away from what hurt and walk toward who you were always meant to be. 💔 If you've ever: • Mistook crumbs for love ...

By New York Times, USA TODAY & Amazon Top-15 Bestseller Marata Eros “Emotively moving – gripping, sensual, and impossible to put down…” ⭐️ “More than a lesbian romance novel...” ~ Libra Lover ⭐️ “Heart Stopper!” ~ Lynda L. Milner From the master of emotionally charged dark romance comes HER—a standalone WLW romantic thriller exploring grief, healing, and unexpected love where it’s least expected. 💔 A Story of Loss, Strength & Rediscovery First, there was Him—my anchor, my everything. And in one violent instant, he was gone. Rain. Blood. Pebbled asphalt. And ...