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If We're Together, Why Do I Feel So Alone?: How to Build Intimacy with an Emotionally Unavailable Partner
by Holly ParkerHarvard University lecturer and clinical psychologist Dr. Holly Parker offers a step-by-step guide for coping with emotionally unavailable partners. Living with an emotionally absent partner can be overwhelming. Constantly overcoming the silent distance can leave you with the sense that the give-and-take in your relationship has disappeared. But even a broken relationship can be reinvigorated. In helping real-world couples achieve a fulfilling future, Harvard University lecturer and clinical psychologist Dr. Holly Parker has developed a program filled with practical exercises and powerful advice for individuals on both sides of an emotionally damaged relationship. In If We’re Together, Why Do I Feel So Alone?, Dr. Parker presents her revelatory insights on topics such as: • How to identify unavailable personality types, such as the Critic, the Sponge, the Iceberg, the Emotional Silencer, and the Defender • How to create healthy emotional connections and boost physical intimacy • How to eliminate habits that trigger self-sabotaging behavior With patience, empathy, and willpower, Dr. Parker’s program can help you restore balance and peace of mind, and turn your damaged partnership back into a rewarding and joyful bond.From the Trade Paperback edition.
If Winter Comes
by Diana Palmer[From the back cover] Under His Spell Three of Hearts! Charismatic Phoenix mayor Bryan Moreland had already won the devotion of his constituents, and was well on the way to bringing reporter Carla Maxwell to his side...until she found out that the heart-stoppingly handsome leader wasn't all he claimed to be. Rumor had it the popular politician was an embezzler. It was just a rumor, Carla told herself. As a reporter she'd have to get to the bottom of it; as a woman, she wanted nothing more than to lose herself in sexy Mayor Moreland's arms. Or was that exactly where he wanted her, for reasons other than love and desire?
If Winter Comes: If Winter Comes Ms. Bravo And The Boss
by Diana PalmerA mayor tries to win the election-and a journalist's heart-in New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer's popular story, IF WINTER COMES.Charismatic Phoenix mayor Bryan Moreland had already won the devotion of his constituents, and was well on the way to bringing reporter Carla Maxwell to his side...until she found out that the heart-stoppingly handsome leader wasn't all he claimed to be. Rumor had it the popular politician was an embezzler.It was just a rumor, Carla told herself. As a reporter, she'd have to get to the bottom of it, but as a woman, she wanted nothing more than to lose herself in sexy Mayor Moreland's arms. Or was that exactly where he wanted her, for reasons other than love and desire?
If Wishes Were Earls
by Elizabeth BoyleWhen you wish upon an earl . . .Harriet Hathaway has only ever wanted one man: the Earl of Roxley. After a passionate interlude at a house party, Harriet is convinced Roxley will do the right thing and propose. But when she returns to London, she finds the roguish earl on the verge of proposing to another.Yet Harriet refuses to believe that her hopes of a happily-ever-after are completely lost--for she can see the desire still flickering in the earl's eyes when he looks at her from across the dance floor. And when they are alone . . . there is one wish neither can deny.. . . the most extraordinary things can happenThe Earl of Roxley is in a dangerous fix--and to keep Harriet safe, he must hold her at arm's length. He won't entangle her in the murderous mystery that is threatening to destroy his family and his future. But keeping Harriet Hathaway out of his troubles proves as impossible as it is to keep the determined beauty from stealing his heart.
If Wishes Were Heroes
by Alice SharpeIt's just a lamp. Really. There's nothing magical about it.I bought it at a garage sale because I thought it would make a nice prop. It's just that, ever since then, some really weird things have been happening....But maybe I should make a wish-just in case.Now this gorgeous guy, Alan Kincaid, wants the lamp back. He seems to think there is something pretty special about it. That's crazy, right? I'm sure it's just a coincidence that my first wish came true. But I'm starting to think that Alan could be my wish number two-and three, and four, and...
If Wishes Were Horses
by Carolyn McsparrenFAMILY MANIf wishes were horsesThe child's wish: A pony of her own. For her twelfth birthday-just as her father had promised years ago.The father's wish: A safe and happy life for his daughter. That's all Mike Whitten's ever wanted. And that means keeping her away from Liz Matthews and her "germ-filled" camp for young horselovers. It also means breaking his promise-a promise made in haste-at a time when Mike would have done anything to bring a smile to his child's face.The woman's wish: That Mike would stop treating his daugther as though she were made of glass. And-if Liz Matthews could sneak in a second wish-that he would start looking at Liz as more than just his daughter's riding teacher."A wonderful romance. Strong. Emotional. Superb. A real page-turner."-Patricia Potter, bestselling author of Starcatcher"Carolyn McSparren is a terrific, talented newcomer who has a gift for finding the emotional compass of a story."Debra Dixon, award-winning author of Bad to the Bone and Doc Holliday
If Wishes Were Horses...
by Judith DuncanThe cry for help came at night, during final roundup. But nothing could prevent Conner Calhoun from rescuing his brother' s widow and her two children. From the moment he' d laid eyes on Abigail, he' d wanted her, but she wasn' t his to have. And now he' d moved his forbidden love onto his ranch, where the secret between them had nowhere to hide... .Every time he tousled Cody' s hair, every time he cuddled little Miss Sarah, he was reminded of impossible wishes... and a gift given out of love. But honor demanded he not claim for his own what was never meant to be-- unless, of course, Abby wanted the same thing... .
If Wishes Were Horses: A Novel
by Robert BarclayIn the spirit of Nicholas Sparks comes If Wishes Were Horses. Author Robert Barclay has crafted a deeply moving story of love, hope, and forgiveness, as two damaged souls torn apart by a common tragedy slowly find a way to heal. Destined to be a much-beloved classic on a par with Robert James Waller's The Bridges of Madison County, Barclay's If Wishes Were Horses is a story rich in emotion that will touch the heart of every reader who fervently believes in second chances at love.
If Wishes Were Magic: A Christmas Collection (A Christmas Collection #4)
by Barbara BaldwinChantilly Morrison is set to launch Chantilly Frost, a new cosmetics line, by holding a “Dear Santa” contest to make women’s fantasies come true. But because of an error in the ad copy, she’s inundated with letters from children, whose scribbled wishes tug at her heart. She hires an investigator to find the letter writers so she can throw a huge Christmas party and make the children’s fantasies come true. AJ Anderson can find the unfindable, whether it’s lost artifacts or people, and he’s very good at his job. But when Chanti dumps hundreds of letters in his lap with the directive to find the children-- before Christmas Eve-- he knows the request is impossible, but the woman is irresistible. Should he use his skills to make her Christmas wish come true, or can he use the count down to Christmas to find the key that unlocks the lady’s heart?
If Wishes Were...Daddies
by Jo LeighThree Coins in a FountainJessie, Gina, LibbyThree women, three wishes...Three Coins in a FountainPractical, straitlaced Jessie Needham wished she could forget the wildly passionate affair she'd shared with Nick Carlucci-but she was having Nick's baby. She could handle being a single mom-but didn't every child need a daddy?Still, with Nick far away, Jessie could control her memories of long summer nights and melting kisses. Keeping her secret seemed safe-right up until she opened her door and found Nick on the other side....Only a wish from the heart will come true.
If Wishes Were...Husbands
by Debbi RawlinsThree Coins in a FountainGina, Libby and JessieThree women, three wishes...Three Coins in a FountainWhen lovelorn Gina Hart recklessly wished to become a nun, the last thing she expected was to immediately meet a rich, handsome, eligible bachelor! But there before her was Jackson Maxwell Covington III, offering her his arm and escorting her to a party so elegant it put Cinderella's ball to shame. Gina's next wish was for the night to last forever-but though she fit perfectly in Jackson's arms, what would he think when he found out her secret? Could they turn one night of passion into the love of a lifetime?Only a wish from the heart will come true.
If Wishes Were...Weddings
by Karen Toller WhittenburgThree Coins in a FountainLibby, Jessie and GenaThree women, three wishes...Three Coins in a FountainLibby Waldron wished to marry...anyone but the groom handpicked by her small-town, wedding-crazed Texas family!Ethan Redwine needed a nanny for his two precocious kids-could Libby convince the marriage-shy millionaire to take a temporary wife? With Ethan's children on her side, she just might charm him into matrimony. But as Libby gazed into Ethan's warm brown eyes, she started wishing forever could be part of the vows...Only a wish from the heart will come true!
If You Ask Me
by Libby HubscherWhen an advice columnist&’s picture-perfect life implodes, she opts to go rogue in this hilarious, heartwarming romance from the author of Meet Me in Paradise. Violet Covington pens Dear Sweetie, the most popular advice column in the state of North Carolina. She has an answer for how to politely handle any difficult situation…until she discovers her husband, Sam, has been cheating on her. Furious and out of sensible solutions, Violet leaves her filter at the door and turns to her column to air her own frustrations. The new, brutally honest Dear Sweetie goes viral, sending more shock waves through Violet&’s life. When she burns Sam&’s belongings in a front-yard, late-night bonfire, a smoking-hot firefighter named Dez shows up to douse the flames, and an unexpected fling quickly shows potential to become something longer lasting. A lot of people want to see the old polished Violet return—including her boss, who finds her unpredictability hard to manage, and Sam, who&’s begging for another chance. But Dez appreciates Violet just the way she is—in fact, he can&’t get enough of her. The right answers don&’t come easily when Violet finds herself at her own personal crossroads. But maybe, by getting real, Violet can write her own happy ending.
If You Believe
by Kristin HannahMad Dog Stone was a carefree drifter, a man who loved life on the open road and never looked back. Mariah Throckmorton was lonely and frightened, hiding from a past filled with heartbreak and scandal. A man in need of love, a woman in need of laughter--He wandered onto her quiet apple farm in search of a few days' work, threatening her peace of mind and stirring the hot, passionate emotions she tried so hard to hide. Theirs was a love born against all odds, impossible to count on, _ impossible to hold. Together they would face the heartache of loss, the price of passion, the aftermath of betrayal. For only then would they learn the bittersweet truth--that love exists only if you believe. ....
If You Can't Stand the Heat . . .
by Joss WoodA pastry chef indulges in a hot fling with a dangerously delicious war reporter in this contemporary romance.Living on the edge used to make wild-card war reporter Jack Chapman feel alive. These days he needs some time-out before he burns out. So what better distraction than delectable pastry chef Ellie Evans? She’s oh-so-tempting—and sleeping right next door! Perfect for a short-term fling!Ellie knows it would be beyond stupid to fall for a guy with ice in his veins who’s always on the move. But daredevil Jack is even more irresistible than her death-by-chocolate cake . . . and saying no has never been Ellie’s strongpoint!
If You Can't Stand the Heat... (Once Upon a Wedding)
by Mona ShroffWhen a cooking competition turns personal A pair of chefs will feel the burn… What&’s the recipe for success? For single mom Karina Mistry, it&’s the head-chef position she&’s chased for years. But her boss has one more hoop for her to jump through. The new head chef will be chosen…via a reality cooking-show competition! Four weeks, eight meals, two competitors and everything on the line. Losing this job would be crushing. But losing to Chef Aneel Rawal, the man from her past she&’s never forgiven? That&’s not an option. It&’s time for Karina to sharpen her knives, turn up the heat…and watch the tension simmer! From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Once Upon a WeddingBook 1: The Five-Day ReunionBook 2: Matched by MasalaBook 3: No Rings AttachedBook 4: The Business Between ThemBook 5: Their Accidental HoneymoonBook 6: If You Can't Stand the Heat...
If You Change Your Mind
by Robby Weber&“A romantic hero&’s journey with a happy ending that will leave you smiling and swooning… I loved it!&” —Adam Silvera, #1 New York Times bestselling author of They Both Die at the End In this hilarious and heartfelt debut novel, an aspiring screenwriter learns sometimes love has its own script. Harry wants nothing more than to write Hollywood screenplays. He knows the first step toward achieving that goal is winning a screenwriting competition that will seal his admission into the college of his dreams, so he&’s determined to spend his summer free of distractions—also known as boys—and finish his script. After last year, Harry is certain love only exists in the movies anyway. But then the cause of his first heartbreak, Grant, returns with a secret that could change everything—not to mention, there&’s a new boy in town, Logan, who is so charming and sweet, he&’s making Harry question everything he knows about romance. As he tries to keep his emotions in check and stick to his perfect plan for the future, Harry's about to learn that life doesn't always follow a script. &“Fresh, funny, and full of heart... The perfect summer romance!&” —Morgan Matson, New York Times bestselling author of Take Me Home Tonight
If You Come Softly: Twentieth Anniversary Edition
by Jacqueline WoodsonA lyrical story of star-crossed love perfect for readers of The Hate U Give, by National Ambassador for Children’s Literature Jacqueline Woodson--now celebrating its twentieth anniversary, and including a new preface by the authorJeremiah feels good inside his own skin. That is, when he's in his own Brooklyn neighborhood. But now he's going to be attending a fancy prep school in Manhattan, and black teenage boys don't exactly fit in there. So it's a surprise when he meets Ellie the first week of school. In one frozen moment their eyes lock, and after that they know they fit together--even though she's Jewish and he's black. Their worlds are so different, but to them that's not what matters. Too bad the rest of the world has to get in their way. Jacqueline Woodson's work has been called “moving and resonant” (Wall Street Journal) and “gorgeous” (Vanity Fair). If You Come Softly is a powerful story of interracial love that leaves readers wondering "why" and "if only . . ."
If You Could Be Mine: A Novel
by Sara FarizanWinner of the Lambda Literary Award for LGBT Children’s/Young Adult One of Rolling Stone’s 40 Best YA Novels A 2014 ALA Rainbow List Top 10 Title A Booklist Top 10 First Novels for Youth 2013 A Chicago Public Library “Best of the Best” 2013 This Forbidden Romance Could Cost Them Their Lives Seventeen-year-old Sahar has been in love with her best friend, Nasrin, since they were six. They’ve shared stolen kisses and romantic promises. But Iran is a dangerous place for two girls in love--Sahar and Nasrin could be beaten, imprisoned, even executed. So they carry on in secret until Nasrin’s parents suddenly announce that they’ve arranged for her marriage. Then Sahar discovers what seems like the perfect solution: homosexuality may be a crime, but to be a man trapped in a woman’s body is seen as nature’s mistake, and sex reassignment is legal and accessible. Sahar will never be able to love Nasrin in the body she wants to be loved in without risking their lives, but is saving their love worth sacrificing her true self?
If You Could Read My Mind
by Jeanie LondonLately it seems that sexy spark has left Michael and Jillian Landry's marriage. That is, until a touch of magic leaves Michael with an illuminating gift - he can hear his wife's thoughts. . . ;. Too bad Jillian's pragmatic internal remarks leave Michael shrinking in embarrassment. Is that what she really thinks of him? Fortunately, due to his new perspective, he's privy to her every sexual fantasy. So what can a guy do but bring each one of those naughty thoughts to life? Do you have a forbidden fantasy? Look inside for hot tips from Sue Johanson that might help make those dreams a reality. . . ;. Sue Johanson is a registered nurse, sex educator, author and host of The Oxygen Network's Talk Sex with Sue Johanson.
If You Could Read My Mind
by Pamela LabudDream Lover. . . The son of an English lord and Gypsy princess, Tristan Deveraux has made his gift of telepathy bearable by helping wounded soldiers on the battlefields of Spain. But his commanding officer suspects Tristan's ability, and forces him to escort a brilliant scientist and his niece back to England.With her uncle's life in danger, Emily Durbin is shocked by the small company of men assigned to them, especially the handsome, enigmatic surgeon's apprentice who seems to read her every thought--and invades her dreams with promises of a passion stronger than she has ever known...But someone is desperate to kill the scientist and possess Emily at all costs. With an enemy in their midst, Tristan and Emily embark on a perilous journey home, and an even more dangerous one into the deepest reaches of the mind--and heart...
If You Could See Me Now
by Cecelia AhernElizabeth keeps her life, home, and emotions under control, to counteract the chaos of her family. While taking care of her sister's six-year-old son, Elizabeth meets Ivan. With his zest for adventure, Ivan opens Elizabeth's eyes to a whole new way of living. But is Ivan real, or just an imagenary friend? Cecelia Ahern is the Author of PS, I Love You and the daughter of Ireland's prime minister.
If You Could See Me Now
by Cecelia AhernFrom the bestselling author of P.S. I Love You and Love, Rosie, Cecelia Ahern, comes an enchanting novel that leads you to wonder if Not Seeing is believing!Readers and critics alike adore Cecelia Ahern for her lighthearted yet insightful stories about modern women and their often unusual situations. In If You Could See Me Now, she takes that theme a step further, offering us a heroine who is entirely believable, and the new man in her life who is, well, slightly less so.Elizabeth Egan's life runs on order: Both her home and her emotions are arranged just so, with little room for spontaneity. It's how she counteracts the chaos of her family--an alcoholic mother who left when she was young, an emotionally distant father, and a free-spirited sister, who seems to be following in their mother's footsteps, leaving her own six-yearold son, Luke, in Elizabeth's care. When Ivan, Luke's mysterious new grown-up friend, enters the picture, Elizabeth doesnt know quite what to make of him. With his penchant for adventure and colorful take on things large and small, Ivan opens Elizabeth's eyes to a whole new way of living. But is it for real? Is Ivan for real?If You Could See Me Now is a love story with heart--and just a touch of magic.
If You Dare: If You Dare; If You Desire; If You Deceive (The MacCarrick Brothers #1)
by Kresley ColeIn this first in the MacCarrick Brothers series and &“classic romantic adventure that will leave you breathless&” (Julia Quinn, New York Times bestselling author), travel through Spain and the Scottish Highlands as a deadly mercenary finds his plans for vengeance disrupted by an exquisite noblewoman.High in the Pyrenees, a band of mercenaries led by Courtland MacCarrick wages bloody war for General Reynaldo Pascal. But when Court demands his men&’s payment, Pascal refuses and orders the highlander killed. Narrowly escaping, Court turns to vengeance by kidnapping Pascal&’s beautiful Castilian fiancée. Lady Annalía Tristán Llorente despises her towering, barbaric captor almost as much as she does Pascal. Her inexplicable attraction to the Highlander only fuels her fury. But she knows she cannot give in to her passion for she must return to Pascal. Otherwise, she signs her brother&’s death warrant. From the moment Court discovers that Anna's prim façade masks a fiery, brave lass, his heart is spellbound, and he dares to defy the curse that has shadowed his life—to walk with death or walk alone.
If You Deceive: If You Dare; If You Desire; If You Deceive (MacCarrick Brothers #3)
by Kresley ColeBurning vengeance... Ethan MacCarrick was a heartbreakingly handsome rake until a powerful nobleman ordered him brutally beaten and his face scarred for a crime he didn't commit. Ethan's reprisal -- bankrupting the nobleman and forcing his exile -- does little to appease his wrath. Ten years later, a haughty, mysterious beauty enchants Ethan -- the daughter of his enemy. At last, Ethan will have the revenge he's craved; he'll promise her marriage, seduce her, then cast her aside. Bitter hardships... When Madeleine van Rowen's family was suddenly plunged into destitution and dishonor, she steeled herself against further heartache. She never weakened, never trusted, until a towering, scarred Highlander relentlessly pursues her, breaking down her defenses. At what price forgiveness? The passion between them burns hotter than Ethan's fury, and soon he finds he can't let her go. But when Madeleine uncovers the truth about him, can Ethan convince her to accept all he now offers -- when he once destroyed everything she had?