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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Violet Clarke is ready to take over the world, one strawberry at a time, after she inherits her grandfather's old farm. That's the plan, at least... But when firefighter, William Baxter, shows up for a routine safety inspection, he informs her in no uncertain terms that her raspberry-themed world takeover is shut down until she fixes the berry farm's storage shed. Yes, she understands it's a fire disaster waiting to happen. No, she doesn't have any money for repairs, Will. So when the rough and rugged fireman returns, offering her his grumpiest help to restore the shed, well... She can't ...

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.

When a curvy, ambitious woman meets a refined, silver-haired gentleman through a matchmaking agency, their connection is undeniable—but so are their fears. Daniella Spencer is done with men who don’t appreciate her curves or her career. After her last relationship left her feeling small and undervalued, she’s ready to find someone who loves her for who she is—inside and out. Signing up for True Curves Matchmaking Agency seemed like the perfect way to take control of her love life, but she didn’t expect to be matched with Thomas, a dashing older man who makes her feel truly seen ...

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.

Sometimes, you have to get lost to find what you're looking for. When Carmela 'CJ' Jones's love life goes from "I do" to "I don't think so," she swaps wedding bells for seashells and heads to Cocoa Reef Resort for some soul-searching. But instead of finding inner peace, she finds Keston Kips—the infuriatingly handsome mixologist who seems to have a PhD in getting under her skin. Their tropical tango includes a series of hilarious mix-ups, leading them to an unexpected adventure on a deserted island. Stranded with nothing but their wits and a growing attraction they can't ignore, CJ and ...

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.

Joan Price is talking out loud about a subject that is often ignored or ridiculed in our society: later-life sexuality. Naked at Our Age is a candid, straight-talking book addressing senior sexuality in all its colors - the challenges, the disappointments, and the surprises, as well as the delights and the love stories. Naked at Our Age gives real-life people over 50 a voice to tell stories of their past and present sex lives, ask questions, and get straightforward advice and information from experts. No topic related to elder sexuality is off-limits.

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.

Charlie Vega is a lot of things. Smart. Funny. Artistic. Ambitious. Fat. People sometimes have a problem with that last one. Especially her mom. Charlie wants a good relationship with her body, but it's hard, and her mom leaving a billion weight loss shakes on her dresser doesn't help. The world and everyone in it have ideas about what she should look like: thinner, lighter, slimmer-faced, straighter-haired. Be smaller. Be whiter. Be quieter. But there's one person who's always in Charlie's corner: her best friend Amelia.

Unlock the world of online romance with "Digital Hearts," an all-encompassing guide to finding love in the digital age. Set foot into the labyrinth of online dating as our first chapter unravels the ins and outs of its many facets. In this book, you will delve into the advantages and pitfalls, casting aside common misconceptions about internet-based romance. The journey continues as "Digital Hearts" explores various dating platforms. From popular websites to the latest apps, and even specific niche platforms, our guide leaves no stone unturned in the quest for digital love. The secret to an...

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 ...

Cameron Post feels a mix of guilt and relief when her parents die in a car accident. Their deaths mean they will never learn the truth she eventually comes to - that she's gay. Orphaned, Cameron comes to live with her old-fashioned grandmother and ultraconservative aunt Ruth. When she’s eventually outed, her aunt sends her to God’s Promise, a religious conversion camp that is supposed to “cure” her homosexuality. At the camp, Cameron comes face to face with the cost of denying her true identity.

When a fake relationship between a billionaire and a curvy girl becomes all too real… Charlotte "Charlie" Greene is an ambitious event planner struggling to keep her business afloat. When she's hired to organize a lavish gala for billionaire CEO Alexander "Alex" Bennett, it feels like her big break. But things take an unexpected turn when Alex offers her a proposal she never saw coming. One look at curvy Charlie, and Alex knows she’s the one. But Charlie is all business when he tries to flirt with her. He knows he can’t let the curvy beauty get away, so he blurts out a desperate ...

Step into the future of digital dating with AI & Dark Psychology: Unlocking Dating Success for Introverts in the Digital Age. This groundbreaking guide is specifically designed for introverts looking to master the art of online dating by leveraging the latest in AI technology and ethical dark psychology principles. Whether you're crafting the perfect dating profile, refining your communication skills, or aiming to build lasting connections, this book equips you with the strategies needed to succeed. Explore how AI can enhance your dating experience, from generating personalized conversation...

Willow Montgomery is determined to turn her new horse ranch around, no matter how many times she has to fall out of the saddle to make it happen! Lovers Creek horse ranch is all that's left of her father's legacy. She'll do anything it takes to make it flourish again. Unfortunately she knows little to nothing in the way of running a ranch. That's where Luke Harrison comes in. As the best (and sexiest) cowboy on the ranch, he knows everything there is to know about horses. Most days, he likes them more than people. He's also the grumpiest man Willow's ever met. So when sparks fly after he ...