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Real Life Love: Saying Goodbye to the Fairytale and Hello to True Relationships
by Michael GibsonFrom the grandson of world-famous marriage expert Gary Smalley comes a practical and hope-filled guide to building great relationships.No one in history has seen a world like this. Never before has information been so accessible. Never before have people lived as long, enjoyed fuller bank accounts, or been more connected. Yet, we live in a world where relationships remain unfulfilled. People aren't happy. Marriages are falling apart. And the so-called "strongest relationships" we have are built on a simple swipe to the right. So, what's the problem? If anyone can answer this impending question, it's Michael Gibson. Growing up with a front row seat to the life and marriage of his grandfather, best-selling author and speaker Gary Smalley, Michael witnessed firsthand what it truly takes to build a life filled with great relationships. Providing a modern take on time-tested wisdom for a new generation, Michael challenges us to push past the fake, heal the pain in our hearts, and move into a love that is real through 7 practical principles:Honor others Identify anger Forgive Celebrate in the midst of trials Understand the power of God's Word Be second in a world of firsts Identify the personalities of others to foster understanding By the end of REAL LIFE LOVE, you will learn to love and be loved like never before, understand why you've been holding back on experiencing amazing relationships from the beginning, and ensure that the love of your life won't just come into your life but stay in your life.
Real Life: Alaska Girl Thaws In California
by Katrina WilterdingIf you think high school is bad, wait until real life starts. Real life? What does that mean? How is love, death, grief, and joy not real life? So much can happen in just a short time. Four years, the amount of time in high school on average. Four days, the amount of time before astronauts on the Apollo 11 mission walked on the moon after leaving Earth. Four hours, the time it takes to fly from Anchorage to San Francisco. Four seconds, the time it takes to say "I do" on your wedding day. It does not take much to change a life forever. Real Life tells the story of a little over four months in the lives of two high school students. Four months was all it took to rearrange their lives for forever.
Real Love, Right Now
by Kailen RosenbergFrom Oprah's "Love Ambassador," this encouraging, inspiring guide will help you overcome the things holding you back from meeting your real soul mate.Are you having trouble finding true love? Do you feel like something is holding you back--and you don't know why? Kailen Rosenberg, co-host of the groundbreaking new TV show Lovetown USA, knows what it takes to find a lasting relationship. Based on her experience as a dedicated matchmaker and relationship expert on the Oprah Winfrey Network, she encourages singletons to put their false egos and bad dating habits aside so they can figure out what really matters and eventually find love. Rosenberg starts with a physical, mental, and emotional self-appraisal, which asks you to examine the things that may be holding you back. She then lays out a foolproof, step-by-step, thirty-day plan that will give you the very best shot at emotional and romantic fulfillment. Along the way, Rosenberg shares her inspiring personal story--proof that love and faith can overcome any kind of challenge. Her methods are proactive, with unique exercises like self-appraisals and love shopping, but they're rooted in a spiritual understanding of love, which she sees as our highest calling. Full of simple exercises, practical tips, and transformative advice, Real Love, Right Now is a guidebook for people who are ready to meet their match and find a fuller, more rewarding love life.
Real Love: A Novel
by Rachel LindsayReality-TV love may look tempting, but real love could change everything in the debut novel from the Bachelorette star and author of Miss Me with That.Maya Johnson lives her life according to The Plan: to become the youngest-ever female director of her company, marry her college sweetheart, and build a fabulous life in Miami. Seeing as she&’s almost near checking every last one of those items off her list, she doesn&’t feel the need to go on the nationally beloved reality dating show Real Love. So when she&’s offered the chance, she turns it down and tells the producers that her best friend, Delilah, should take part instead.But as she watches Delilah become the lead, fall in love, and change her life, Maya begins to wonder if she&’s as happy as she thought—she doesn't have much in the way of a work-life balance, her relationship isn&’t quite where she thinks it should be, and very little in her life is sparking joy.When Maya's free-spirited whirlwind of a little sister, Ella, blows into town for a surprise visit, Maya finds herself newly intrigued by Ella&’s unrooted existence—and she&’s equally intrigued by Ella&’s gorgeous friend and fellow world traveler, Kai.At a crossroads with both her professional and personal happiness, Maya will have to decide which path to choose: The Plan she&’s worked so hard for, or something new entirely.
Real Men Knit
by Kwana Jackson"If you're looking for an easy charmer, this is the novel for you."—Shondaland When their foster-turned-adoptive mother suddenly dies, four brothers struggle to keep open the doors of her beloved Harlem knitting shop.Jesse Strong is known for two things: his devotion to his adoptive mom, Mama Joy, and his reputation for breaking hearts. When Mama Joy unexpectedly passes away, he and his brothers have different plans for what to do with Strong Knits, their neighborhood knitting store. Jesse wants to keep the store open. His brothers want to tie off loose ends and close shop....Part-time shop employee Kerry Fuller has kept her crush on Jesse a secret. When she overhears his impassioned plea to his brothers to keep the knitting shop open, she volunteers to help. Unlike Jesse, Kerry knows the &“knitty-gritty&” of the business, and together they make plans to reinvent Strong Knits for a new generation.But the more time they spend together, the stronger the chemistry builds between them. Kerry, knowing Jesse&’s history, doesn&’t believe their relationship can last longer than she can knit one, purl two. But Jesse is determined to prove to her that he can be the man for her forever and always. After all, real men knit.
Real Men Wear Plaid!
by Rhonda NelsonThese Highland hotties are about to meet their match! The Wanderer Sexy Ewan MacKinnon meets fellow soul-searcher Gemma on a hiking trek through Scotland. They have wildly creative sex along the way, leaving them both with delicious memories of their journey. But at the trail's end, will their adventure be over, too? The Warrior Proud Cam MacKinnon is king of his castle. And he has a castle. Really. But he gives up all semblance of control when Summer shows up for a murder mystery party. Because he has to have her. And one weekend of uninhibited sex should be plenty...shouldn't it? The Wayfarer Heart-stoppingly hot Alec MacKinnon is honorable to a fault. So he shouldn't sleep with his friend's gorgeous daughter, Isla, right? But when Isla falls into his arms, what's he to do? After all, aren't some things just meant to be?
Real Men Will
by Victoria DahlUSA TODAY bestselling author Victoria Dahl proves some second chances are too tempting to resist in this sexy reader-favorite story full of secrets and sin... It was meant to be a one-night stand. A single night of passion. Scorching hot. Then Beth Cantrell and Eric Donovan were supposed to go their separate ways. That's the only reason Eric let her think he was really his wild younger brother, hiding his identity as the conservative Donovan. The "good one." But passion has its own logic, and Eric finds he can't forget the curvy beauty with whom he shared a night of lust. When Beth discovers that Eric lied, however, she knows he can't be trusted. Her mind tells her to forget the intense stranger who brought her so much pleasure. If only every fiber of her being didn't burn to call him back. Book 3 of Donovan Brothers. A sexy contemporary romance and includes bonus teaser novella "Just One Taste," featuring Beth and Eric's delicious--and disastrous--first meeting!
Real Vampires Don't Diet
by Gerry BartlettReal readers love this series and its "vampire to die for"(Kimberly Raye, USA Today bestselling author of Dead End Dating)-from the author of Real Vampires Get Lucky. Gloriana St. Claire-curvy, stylish, and undead-is spending New Year's Eve alone. And it's all because her boyfriend, Jeremy Blade, is traipsing off to parts unknown to rescue his supposed daughter from the clutches of "dangerous radicals." But just as Glory settles in for the evening, a phone call from the bodyguard of a drunk, newly-undead rock star could end her year on a crazy note.
Real Vampires Get Lucky
by Gerry BartlettWhen a female loan shark is attacked and left for dead, vampire Glory St. Clair turns her into one of the undead to save her. But Lucky's flamboyant behavior is not only drawing every vampire hunter within miles-its bringing her would-be killer out of hiding, too.
Real Vampires Hate Their Thighs
by Gerry BartlettGlory St. Clair loves soaking up Hollywood's vampire nightlife with her sexy Scottish lover, Jeremiah. Especially when she meets a vampire/ diet guru who promises to give her the body she's wanted for centuries. One problem: his clan and Jeremiah's are ancient enemies. But Glory's not about to let a stupid family feud come between her and slender bliss. Yet, she can't help but wonder...how much is she willing to risk for her hips? And how much (and precisely what) is she willing to lose?
Real Vampires Have Curves
by Gerry BartlettPlus-sized vampire Glory St. Claire has a new business venture and an old, on-off boyfriend. Blade wants to protect her from the techno-freak vampire hunter stalking the streets of Austin, but it's time for Glory to explore her own powers.
Real Vampires Live Large
by Gerry BartlettShe's sexy, plus-sized, and on a liquid diet-of blood. Plus-sized vampire Glory St. Clair takes on paranormal drug dealers who are selling a dangerous new fix for anyone who wants to live forever.
Real Vamps Don't Drink O-neg: The Real Werewives Of Vampire County; When Darkness Comes; Real Vamps Don't Drink O-neg; And Hunted By The Others
by Tawny TaylorFirst Love Or First Bite? Although Sophie Hahn works as a paranormal researcher, she doesn't believe in ghosts, werewolves, or anything to do with the supernatural world. But when it appears that her best friend Dao is slowly being killed by a female vampire, her beliefs are put to the test. Dao's new wife is the prime suspect, though she doesn't look capable of hurting a fly, let alone sucking the life out of someone. On the other hand, watching Dao whither away to nothing isn't an option. So if Sophie has to go vampire hunting, she'll do it. . . They are the Others--the vampires, mages, and werewolves once thought to exist only in our imaginations. Now they're stepping out of the shadows, and nothing in our world will ever be the same again. . .In A Town Like This, Being A P.I. Can Be MurderShiarra Waynest's detective work was dangerous enough when her client base was strictly mortal. But ailing finances have forced her to accept a lucrative case that could save her firm--if it doesn't kill her first. Shiarra has signed on to work for a high-level mage to recover an ancient artifact owned by one of New York's most powerful vampires. NEVER TEMPT FATEIt's been a hell of a day for Abby Barlow. In just a few hours, she's survived an explosion, watched her employer die, had a startling dream, and now she finds herself in a seedy Chicago hotel with the sexy, unearthly Dante, a man she both desires and fears.For 341 years, Dante has stood as guardian to The Chalice, a mortal woman chosen to hold back the darkness. A terrible twist of fate has now made Abby that woman. Three hours ago, Dante would have used all his charms to seduce her. Now she is his to protect. And he will do so until his very death.Drama. Scandal. Secrets. And a whole lot of supernatural goings-on.I'm Pureblood Were, And Proud Of It. . ."Where Darkness Lives" by Alexandra IvyNo one's more surprised than Sophia when she's struck by an unfamiliar maternal urge to move near her daughters. But instead of being greeted by a welcome committee, she's targeted by kidnappers. . .and saddled with a gorgeous bodyguard on a mission to protect--and seduce. . .I'm A Tomboy At Heart, But I Want A Man Who Makes Me Feel Like A Real Woman. . ."Murder on Mysteria Lane" by Angie Fox
Real Vintage Maverick (Montana Mavericks: Back in the Saddle #3)
by Marie FerrarellaThunder Canyon NuggetFound: One genuine cowboy, in need of a cowgirl!Folks in Thunder Canyon all remember the broad-shouldered, blond cowpoke with the green eyes and somber expression. We haven't seen Cody Overton smile much in the years since he lost his wife.But there's been a strange discovery inside Catherine Clifton's new secondhand boutique, Real Vintage Cowboy. Rumor has it that the eldest Clifton sister has found Cody Overton's heart! Is it true that cutie Catherine has put the spring back in Cody's boot-scootin' step? Stay tuned, smart shoppers, and find out whether Catherine and Cody can seal the deal-and what other surprises the sassy shopkeeper might have in store!
Real Women Don't Wear Size 2
by Kelley St. JohnWhen the big three-oh comes and goes, Clarise Robinson finds she isn't all that disheartened with the curves life has thrown her way. As a matter of fact, she's learned to work with them-as head of the women's department at Eubanks Elegant Apparel, she's known for her style and her sass. Yes, the female once deemed "cautious" by her college buddies has unquestionably left that wallflower image behind to grasp a new label: "confidently curvy." But deep down, Clarise knows she's still holding back, still playing it safe, particularly when it comes to her best friend, boss, and secret fantasy, Ethan Eubanks. And now it's time to throw caution to the wind, to take off the gloves and, perhaps, everything else...
Real World: A Love Is Blind Novel (Love is Blind #2)
by Ba TortugaA Love is Blind NovelDan White is trying to acclimate to civilian life after a long career in the military with multiple combat deployments. Now he's home in the Austin area, living with his brother Dixon, Dixon's husband, Audie, and their two nine-year-olds. During the New Year celebration, Dan meets Abraham Weldon, and the connection is instant. There's a kiss. There's a dance. There's a proposition. Then Dan finds out Weldon is bisexual. And a dad. With five kids. Five kids, one of whom is a blind fifteen-year-old. Weldon has been in love twice in his life--with his high school best friend, Blake, and with his wife, Krista, who he met in a Dairy Queen as she was crying over a positive pregnancy test. Love number three hits Weldon like a hammer when he meets Dan. But since Dan isn't interested in a guy with kids, they might only get one night together.
Real-Life Marriage: Navigating Your Beautiful, Messy, One-of-a-Kind Love Story
by Traci MorrowHow can marriage offer a container for real growth? What can couples do when conflict occur? What does it take to make a marriage successful? Traci Morrow's Real-Life Marriage explains that a truly successful union comes with years of intentional choices, extended forgiveness, good communication, and a resolve to stay and work together and grow through differences. Real-life marriages don't just happen, they are built. Offering tools and advice that couples can use to achieve their marriage goals, Morrow uses her thirty years of marriage mentoring-and the experience and advice that come with it-to provide real-life guidance on how to make a real-life marriage a real happily ever after.
Realignment
by A. F. HenleyBlake Truman has come to Sunridge looking for his ex. Finally out of jail and rehab, Blake is ready to start over, this time without the drugs. However, when he finds Lee in the arms of a new man, he knows it's time to get out of town and move on. Which he would do, gladly, if he hadn't wound up on the wrong end of a rifle while stealing some gas.Connor Riley has been struggling to keep up with his farm on his own. With the passing of his wife, and Scott leaving home to start his own business, things are tough. He decides to take Blake showing up on his property as an opportunity. Just because Blake has an ugly past, that doesn't mean he can't lift a shovel or sling some hay.As they get closer, neither age difference nor past loves can stand in the way of a blossoming attraction. Connor's son Scott might though, as soon as Scott finds out his dad's new right hand man is also the man that Scott believes ruined his lover's life.
Reality Boy
by A. S. KingIn this fearless portrayal of a boy on the edge, highly acclaimed Printz Honor author A.S. King explores the desperate reality of a former child "star" struggling to break free of his anger.Gerald Faust started feeling angry even before his mother invited a reality TV crew into his five-year-old life. Twelve years later, he's still haunted by his rage-filled youth--which the entire world got to watch from every imaginable angle--and his anger issues have resulted in violent outbursts, zero friends, and clueless adults dumping him in the special education room at school. No one cares that Gerald has tried to learn to control himself; they're all just waiting for him to snap. And he's starting to feel dangerously close to doing just that...until he chooses to create possibilities for himself that he never knew he deserved.
Reality Check
by A. M. GoldsherBad-gal singer Jenn Bradford is living the dream. But when her latest album gets distinctly un-dreamy reviews she comes down to earth with a crash. Jenn desperately needs a muse to get her music back on track. But who's going to inspire her? Elliot, the music journo who's tailing her around town? Kevin, her no-good but so good-looking ex? Surely not her boringly clean-cut and conservative neighbour Porter! He doesn't dig music - at least not Jenn's kind. But is it possible that he might just dig Jenn...?
Reality Check
by A.M. GoldsherBad-gal singer Jenn Bradford is living the dream. But when her latest album gets distinctly un-dreamy reviews she comes down to earth with a crash. Jenn desperately needs a muse to get her music back on track. But who's going to inspire her? Elliot, the music journo who's tailing her around town? Kevin, her no-good but so good-looking ex? Surely not her boringly clean-cut and conservative neighbour Porter! He doesn't dig music - at least not Jenn's kind. But is it possible that he might just dig Jenn...?
Reality Check
by Leslie CarrollLiz Pemberley is a smart girl with a weakness for bad boys, but for the first time in her life, her bad luck with men might just pay off. A hot new reality TV show called Bad Date is offering a million dollars to the singleton with the best story of romance gone awry. There's no one with a more dismal dating history than Liz and she intends to prove it ... on national television. Once she gets on the show, the unimaginable happens--she meets a really nice guy. And not only is Jack Rafferty nice, he's also, sexy, sweet, and ready to settle down. But as contestants on Bad Date, they've signed a contract that makes fraternizing with each other a major no-no. What's a girl to do? Of course she wants to win the prize money, but Jack is too good to resist. With her fate on the show hanging in the balance, Liz will risk it all for the one thing she has always wanted--the perfect man!
Reality Wedding (Reality Star #3)
by Laura Heffernan<p>SAY ‘I DO’—OR ELSE When Jen Reid escaped a reality TV cruise with her relationship intact—if not her hair—she swore she was done with the cameras for good. <p>Sure, she and Justin met, had their first kiss, and got engaged with tape rolling, but manufactured drama and ruthless producers have shaken them up more times than she can count. <p>With Jen’s reality-themed bakery just getting started and her brand-new lawyer fiancé in a pile of debt, they’re a long way from glitz and glamour, and that’s fine by Jen. <p>Until the Network calls and tells her that unless she says “I do” to a wedding special, Justin will be out of a job. <p>Now Jen has two weeks to plan an all-expenses-paid “dream wedding”—and dodge the tricks and traps of a showrunner happy to mess up her future in the name of ratings. Luckily for Jen, she’s got plenty of experience with cake and popcorn. But when real-life drama and reality TV twists collide, the cliffhangers may just follow her right down the aisle . . .
Realizzare la Leggenda
by B. Kristin McMichaelArianna ha convocato tutti i clan di Night Humans per scoprire chi dovrà sposare. Sarà un torneo a stabilirlo, che lei lo voglia oppure no. L'unica cosa che le resta da fare, quindi, è assistere mentre i leader dei diversi clan si battono per conquistare il diritto di sposarla. O, forse, no? Grazie alle strategie dei suoi, infatti, Arianna ha altri progetti. Se tutto andrà come previsto, alla fine, riuscirà a conquistare la tanto agognata libertà. Tutti i contendenti si riuniscono alla tenuta che ospiterà il torneo mentre Arianna fa delle nuove scoperte sul mondo dei Night Humans. Soprattutto, capisce che ci sono alleanze da stringere e nemici da tenere ancora più vicini per poterli controllare. Alcuni di loro conoscono dei segreti sulla leggenda che la riguarda e, addirittura, sul vero motivo per cui sarebbe venuta al mondo. Ad Arianna, quindi, non resta che decidere cosa fare del destino che sembrerebbe attenderla. È arrivato il momento, per lei, di uscire dal guscio di protezione dei suoi custodi e dimostrare a tutti il suo grande potere. È ora che Arianna assuma il controllo e combatta per assicurarsi il futuro che desidera.
Really Cute People
by Markus Harwood-JonesA little domestic bliss never hurt anyone…right? Charlie Dee is headed for burnout. They&’ve been burned before, both by their bio family and the now-defunct queer collective they once called home. So when they&’re asked to take a work trip outside the city, they jump at the chance. Sure, it&’s additional work with no additional pay, but it&’s also an excuse to get out of town—and out of their own head.That dream is shattered when Charlie opens the door to their supposedly private rental. There&’s a bird on the loose, circling the living room as it&’s chased by a cat, who is chased by a small child. The girl&’s parents, Hayden and Buffy, only manage to add to the chaos. They promise to leave first thing in the morning, but when a massive snowstorm rolls in, this overnight trip becomes a weeklong affair.Reluctantly charmed by this unfiltered—if forced—look at a loving, healthy family, Charlie begins to develop feelings for both Hayden and Buffy. And they both seem to be flirting back. But when a potential promotion lures Charlie back to the city, all three will have to decide where they go from here—and what it means to truly feel at home.