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Stronger Than You Think: The 10 Blind Spots That Undermine Your Relationship...and How to See Past Them
by Gary W. Lewandowski Jr.Discover the ten myths sabotaging your love life, and the practical, science-backed tools you can use to reveal your relationship&’s hidden strengths and build a fulfilling, long-lasting bond.Dr. Gary W. Lewandowski Jr. is a nationally recognized expert on the psychology of relationships. In his first book, he blends hot-off-the-press science, engaging writing, impactful examples, and fascinating stories to present an impressive range of refreshing and eye-opening set of insights. For instance, did you know that . . . To forecast your relationship's future, you are the worst person to ask.Men are the real romantics in heterosexual relationships, not women.The amount of sex you should have to keep your relationship going strong is lower than you think.It's okay to be selfish. Putting me before you, can help both of you.When it comes to closeness, you can have too much of a good thing.Struggles actually strengthen your relationship.In terms of partner support, what you&’re not seeing is more important than what you notice.When your relationship doesn't help you become a better person, ending it does. A bold, fresh take on what it means to love and be loved, Stronger Than You Think will help you more confidently and accurately view yourself and your relationship—so that you can fully appreciate the love you have, or find the one you want and deserve.
Stronger Together (The Calamity Janes #4)
by Sherryl WoodsFive women…five dreams…a lifetime of friendship…revisit the beloved stories of the Calamity Janes by #1 New York Times bestseller Sherryl Woods with Stronger Together, originally published as The Calamity Janes in 2001!STRONGER TOGETHERStruggling with single-motherhood and career pressures, Denver attorney Emma Rogers comes home for a reunion with the Calamity Janes in desperate need of their support. Can they—and her young daughter—possibly be right that sexy journalist Ford Hamilton, the biggest thorn in her side, is actually the answer to her prayers?
Stronger Where It Counts
by Jl MerrowIT guy Michael figures he's in for an awkward evening when a client takes him to a girlie bar. When he gets talking to big, blond Kyle, it seems like it's his lucky night after all. But they have a shared past Michael's managed to forget and Kyle is hoping he won't remember.Kyle's deeply ashamed of his weakness back in high school, when he stood by and watched as Michael became the victim of a gay-bashing -- by new boy Kyle's group of friends. He's going to have his work cut out to persuade Michael to take a chance at trusting him now.
The Strongest Elementalist: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Xuan YeThe current Queen Ao Jiao who dominated the Azure Sea, had been reborn as the ninth lady of the Leng Clan of a foreign land.Who would have thought that trash would actually be a peerless genius among top elementalists!His talent was outstanding, yet he was pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger while leaning on a tree to conceal his strength.When the family suffered a calamity, who would turn the tide and restore their prestige?When the top elementalist school came to recruit new students, who was it that was able to amaze and shock the entire audience?In the continent's selection test, who broke the record and reached the top in glory?A sword, a book, a beautiful face.But when she met him, the Queen met the King, the firewood met the fire, and the burning flower of love spanned ten thousand years.He said, "If the people of the world bully you, humiliate you, slander you, I will destroy the world!"She said, "If someone loves you, kisses you, loves you, I'll give it up …"From her point of view, this was an extremely good deal.In his eyes, it was an extremely arduous and dangerous journey to find a wife.Fire and dry wood? A pair! This was a strong alliance between strong men and strong women. This was a sweet pursuit by a running man.
The Strongest Elementalist: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Xuan YeThe current Queen Ao Jiao who dominated the Azure Sea, had been reborn as the ninth lady of the Leng Clan of a foreign land.Who would have thought that trash would actually be a peerless genius among top elementalists!His talent was outstanding, yet he was pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger while leaning on a tree to conceal his strength.When the family suffered a calamity, who would turn the tide and restore their prestige?When the top elementalist school came to recruit new students, who was it that was able to amaze and shock the entire audience?In the continent's selection test, who broke the record and reached the top in glory?A sword, a book, a beautiful face.But when she met him, the Queen met the King, the firewood met the fire, and the burning flower of love spanned ten thousand years.He said, "If the people of the world bully you, humiliate you, slander you, I will destroy the world!"She said, "If someone loves you, kisses you, loves you, I'll give it up …"From her point of view, this was an extremely good deal.In his eyes, it was an extremely arduous and dangerous journey to find a wife.Fire and dry wood? A pair! This was a strong alliance between strong men and strong women. This was a sweet pursuit by a running man.
The Strongest Man This Side of Cremona
by Georgia GrahamMatthew's dad is the strongest man this side of Cremona. He can Lift Matthew right over barbed wire fences, and when he shouts at the cows, they jump. But while helping his dad repair a section of fence on their dairy farm, Matthew encounters something even stronger than his dad: a tornado sweeping a path of devastation across the prairie landscape. Thanks to his dad's quick thinking, Matthew and his family survive the tornado. But it has left Matthew shaken, and their beautiful farm has been damaged almost beyond recognition. While family and friends from all over the community gather to help rebuild, Matthew hauls debris and thinks. Finally, at the end of the day, when everyone can relax, Matthew realizes that the love he and his father share is the strongest thing of all.
The Strongest Shape
by Tessa Cárdenasfter his boyfriend breaks up with him, fashion photographer Caleb Moss finds himself alone in Los Angeles looking for work and friends. He finds both in a group of aspiring musicians, who offer help through their connections. But while building a strong friendship with Scott and Chris, a startling sexual tension flares to life among the three men, and Caleb is afraid the new friendships will fall apart. It won't be easy for Caleb, trying to find his way when Scott and Chris invite him into their relationship. They face criticism from their friends, but they'll struggle to stay together because they have discovered a three-fold love. Her characters are highly entertaining and totally different from each other in personality, yet add just what is needed to make this threesome a strong committed partnership. 5 of 5 nymphs Critter Nymph @ Literary NymphsSeparately and together Chris, Scott and Caleb were wonderful characters. I enjoyed seeing the differences between their personalities and how they were able to mesh together to create a bond that included all three of them equally... Those who may not be fans of menage stories may still want to check this one out. Bottom line this is a story about falling in love and making a relationship work and the fact that it's between three people instead of two shouldn't keep you from reading this really lovely book. 4 of 5 stars Lily @ Rainbow Reviews
The Stronghold
by Lisa CarterBook 1:Vines of Entanglement Pub Date: 2/17/2015 Laura Mabry has a secret. A lie she's spent the majority of her life safeguarding, a past she's spent years running from. Problem is, the past, no matter how fast you run, has a way of catching up with you. And, when you least expect it. Designing Women meets Steel Magnolias in this contemporary romantic suspense novel that will leave readers longing for just a little more sweet tea . . . with a slice of murder. Book 2: Cherokee Lilies Pub Date:9/22/2015 A woman broken by loss and a man racked by guilt journey beyond grief toward faith and discover--through a 180-year-old diary with a story of a lost child on the Trail of Tears--in Christ, there are no outcasts. The Last of the Mohicans meets Mitford in this contemporary romantic suspense with historical elements will leave readers longing for just a little more sweet tea . . . with a slice of murder. Book 3: Untitled Pub Date 3/15/2016
Stronghold (All for Love #3)
by Ariel Tachna Nicki BennettAll for Love: Book Three"Are you surprised that strength is drawn to strength?" For the last six years, the gypsy healer Raúl has lived a life he never dreamed possible. Gerrard Hawkins has stood at his side, his love a source of silent strength like nothing Raúl has ever known. When a letter from Gerrard's estranged father forces them in separate directions--Gerrard back to England to make peace with his family and Raúl to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer for his annual pilgrimage--Raúl expects to suffer for their parting, but he holds on to their plans to meet again in France when Gerrard has satisfied his father's demands. Gerrard left England never expecting to return, especially after he pledged his life and love to Raúl. Yet he cannot dismiss his father's offer of peace without some acknowledgment. When he arrives in England to find tragedy, his sense of duty toward his family's tenants wars with his promises to Raúl. As tensions mount and illness spreads in France, Raúl stands as a bastion of hope, but his strength is not limitless. Gerrard is the rock he leans on, and without that strength, Gerrard's arrival in France may come too late.
Struck: Stupid Cupid, Flirting with Disaster, and Pucker Up
by Rhonda StapletonFelicity Walker believes in true love. That’s why she applies for a gig at the matchmaking company Cupid’s Hollow. But when Felicity gets the job, she learns that she isn’t just a matchmaker...she’s a cupid! (There’s more than one of them, you know.) Armed with a hot pink, tricked-out PDA infused with the latest in cupid magic (love arrows shot through email), Felicity works to meet her quota of successful matches. But the path to love is not always a straight shot....Laugh-out-loud funny and irresistibly romantic, this delightful bind-up is ideal for fans of both romantic comedies and paranormal romance.
Struck by Lightning (Arden FD #3)
by Christa MauriceArden FD, #3 Sometimes a dream life is really a nightmare. Rebecca has big plans. She's going to be a famous artist, even if she has to sell her soul to do it. And so far, it's working for her. She's gaining notoriety in local art circles, but the "crap art" she's selling makes her miserable. Ducking into the local fire station during a rainstorm, she finds the perfect way to distract herself--a hot firefighter with a big ego begging to be toyed with. Dan would be the first to admit he has a big ego, but there's something about Rebecca... Hunting her down after that first kiss in the rain turns out to be the easy part. Making her happy might be impossible. But Dan is willing to do whatever it takes, including helping her buy back her soul. Maybe it was the rain, maybe it was the uniform. Or maybe Rebecca and Dan were simply struck by lightning. WARNING: Violent weather, workplace disasters, and life happening despite the best laid plans.58,702 Words
Struck By Spring Fever!
by Kate HoffmannAlaska. A place where men could be men...and women were scarce!Sydney Winthrop wasn't one to back down from a challenge. Even if it meant spending a week in the Alaskan wilderness. Cold nights, bears, mosquitos-she was ready for anything. Everything, that is, but Hawk, her sexy-as-sin guide.Kyle "Hawk" Hawkins was the last bachelor at Bachelor Creek Lodge. And he planned to keep it that way! But even he knew he was in over his head when beautiful Sydney Winthrop arrived for survival training. One week, alone in the woods with a gorgeous brunette? He'd be lucky to survive!The Men of Bachelor Creek-Heroes who play hard to get!
The Struggle: The Titan Series Book 3 (The Titan Series)
by Jennifer L. ArmentroutFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the Covenant and Lux series comes the third novel in the pulse-pounding, electric Titan series.A bloody path has been chosen...The war against the Titans continues, but now the most dangerous, most absolute power lies elsewhere... with Seth.The Great War fought by the few is coming...All may doubt and fear what Seth has become. All except Josie, the woman who might be his final chance at redemption. In the end, the sun will fall...The only way Seth and Josie can save the future and save themselves is by facing the unknown together. It will take more than trust and faith. It will take love and the kind of strength not easily broken. No matter what, their lives will never be the same. For what the gods have feared has come to pass. The end of the old is here and the beginning of the new has been ushered in...
Stryker's Wife
by Dixie BrowningRugged Kurt Stryker wasn't a man of many words, but he did have a hot desire for Debranne Kiley. So when he needed a wife to keep custody of the boy in his care, he started practising his 'I do'. Problem was, whenever he had Debranne in his arms, he couldn't get the proposal past his lips! Now this sweet, loving woman had him longing to say three little words he'd never planned on uttering again. . .
Stu Truly
by Dan RichardsStu Truly is the coming-of-age story of 12-year-old Stu as he struggles to navigate the murky waters of adolescence when he finds himself living a lie that seems to be growing beyond his control to impress the new girl in school.When Stuart Cornelius Truly first sets eyes on the new girl, Becca, he staples his finger to his sixth-grade history assignment. The second time he sees her, he coughs up a bite of her lunch—a vegetarian roasted pepper sandwich—all over her sweater, and promptly lies, claiming that he, too, is a vegetarian. Their third encounter goes more smoothly, but Stu’s lie turns out to be harder to keep than he expected, especially since his family owns a butcher shop. In this hilarious, heartwarming, contemporary middle grade novel, Stu suddenly begins to realize the opposite sex exists (and isn’t so bad, after all!). Can Stu learn to successfully navigate old friends, new crushes, and horror-filled school dances or will his lie, intended to impress his crush, actually cause his world to fall apart?
Stu Truly: First Kiss (Stu Truly Ser.)
by RichardsStu Truly has his summer all planned out, and he's anxious to spend time with Becca, the girl who makes his palms sweat and his stomach turn. Will Stu's crush turn into something more?It's the summer before eighth grade, and Stu Truly is enjoying the start of his vacation! His plans consist of playing video games, hanging out with his friends, and, more importantly, hanging out with Becca. But when Stu has a daydream of kissing Becca, he panics. He isn't even sure if he's actually going out with Becca. Sure, they've held hands a couple of times, but that doesn't mean they're going out, does it? When Stu's grandma breaks her hip, his plans are put on hold. Now, he has to help out at her store, Truly Fine Fashions. Unfortunately for Stu, it's a women's clothing store. So he has to balance his summer job and spending time with Becca. This is a hilarious and heartwarming follow-up to the contemporary middle grade novel Stu Truly. Will Stu get his first kiss from the girl who stole his heart?
Stubborn Heart (Atlanta Hearts)
by Ken MurphyAtlanta Hearts: Book OneAfter breaking up with his cheating boyfriend, Mark Smith keeps life simple: his nursing career and a place of his own, but no dating. He's steering clear of romance and the heartbreak that goes with it. After losing both parents and having all his relationships fail, he figures happily ever after is a myth. When Dr. Trevor Hayes crosses Mark's path at the hospital, he falls hard for Mark. The attraction is clearly mutual, and Trevor is determined to parlay that attraction into a relationship. Mark is just as determined to avoid exactly that. But Trevor chips away at Mark's resistance, and facing hardship and sorrow together brings them closer. Still, Mark can't shake his belief that their romance is temporary--until he's unexpectedly faced with the danger that he might lose Trevor for good. Mark must choose between guarding his heart and giving it completely, the risk he swore never to take again.
Stubborn Hearts
by Carol Ritten SmithCan the love of an honorable man be enough to forgive a woman’s one felonious act? Should that woman risk everything to find out? <P> When Tom Carver, Whistle Creek’s blacksmith, tackles a youth prowling in his barn, he certainly doesn’t expect that youth to be the recently-hired school teacher, Beth Patterson.<P> Her feeble excuses invite his suspicion, so for the next few weeks, he devises “chance” encounters with her so he can watch her every move. <P> Hiding from the law, Beth had hopes of starting afresh in the town of Whistle Creek. But with one brother obsessed with stealing a horse, and the other, younger one befriending the town’s intrusive blacksmith, she fears her ugly past will be uncovered. <P> Tom’s deliberate encounters with Beth reveal she is a deeply devoted sister, and a beautiful, loving woman. Soon desire expels his distrust and he purposely courts her. Denying her own yearnings, Beth knows she must reject his advances for the sake of her small family. Surely Tom, a decent and respected man, would condemn her for her one tragic deed. Wouldn’t he?
Stubborn Husband's So Clingy: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Zui ShiMianMu Ye Ting was the untouchable god of pests in the capital, the rumored 'Heaven Destroyer, Calamity Star'. Whoever he bumped into would be in trouble!The pitiful Su Xintian was not only touched by him, but also completely touched!There were three good ways to get married in a flash: A tough mouth, a soft heart, and a young age.Obsessive Mu rarely had any ultimate moves: picking her up, pampering her, spoiling her!Didn't they say that whoever was with him was either dead or injured? Why is Miss Su getting better and better!Young Master Mu expressed, "Hehe, as long as you have a thick skin, your wife will kiss you enough!"
Stuck in Oz (Tales From Kansas Ser.)
by Andrew GreyTales from KansasWhen Jeremy and Petey's mother died, their house was taken to pay the debts she left behind, leaving them homeless. Afraid Petey will be put in foster care, they have no one to turn to but their Uncle Milt, so they pack up Jeremy's beat-up car and leave San Diego for Wamego, Kansas. They arrive in the middle of a snowstorm and stop at the local diner to contact their uncle, where they meet Nate. Nate and his aunt help them contact Uncle Milt, and he agrees to help. Jeremy and Nate hit it off quickly, but Jeremy runs when he's made to believe their new home isn't permanent. Nate goes after him, finds him, and convinces him that he's wanted. However, just as Jeremy and Nate begin to trust each other, Petey's estranged father appears and threatens to tear Jeremy's new life and fledgling family apart.
Stuck In Shangri-La
by Kasey MichaelsStranded with her sexy ex. . . it's déjà vu all over againEven in a place called Shangri-La, shacking up with her gorgeous ex-fiancé wasn't career-driven Darcie Reed's idea of fun. But thanks to her crazy uncle's will, she has to live with Cameron Pierce for thirty days in the old homestead--or watch a sizable fortune go to a talking cat named Lucky!Tacky lawn ornaments, a homicidal housekeeper, her uncle's ghost and the damn cat are just the beginning. The real trouble in Shangri-La begins when sparks start to fly between Cameron and Darcie--and the undeniable attraction they once shared threatens to come back to life with a vengeance. Thirty days in Shangri-La just might be the longest month of Darcie Reed's tidy little life!
Stuck on Rewind
by Dianne HartsockAshton has been in love with his best friend and roommate for years, watching him grow from the pretty boy he knew in high school to the gorgeous erotic dancer at the club where they both work. The problem is, Lance enjoys the attention from a lot of men while Ashton wants him for his very own.After a day spent denying his attraction while their friend Trey openly flirts with Lance, Ashton decides it's time to make his move or risk losing Lance forever. Once Lance knows how he feels, he'll realize they should be together. If it isn’t already too late.
Stuck On You (Rock'n'Rolla Hotel Series #1)
by Cheryl HarperTake a chance on love in the limelight with Cheryl Harper's fun and flirty new series set in the wacky Elvis-themed Rock'n'Rolla Hotel. Big shot producer KT Masters never apologizes. Especially not to showgirl waitresses. But when he tears Laura Charles's feathered costume and she gives him a piece of her mind, it sets him aflame. In fact, between Laura's feisty temper and how damn good she looks in that little number, KT wouldn't mind seeing a lot more of that costume . . . balled up next to his bed, that is.Despite KT's arrogant attitude, Laura can't help but be drawn to him. And when he offers her the fling of a lifetime—a week spent in his gorgeous celebrity arms—she's willing to play along . . . just so long as her heart stays out of it.But as things heat up between them, going back to the way things were isn't so easy. Could their passion be the real thing . . . or just a vacation from reality?
Stuck on You
by Heather ThurmeierIf being forced to team up with reality TV's favorite bad girl wasn't enough, falling for her brother might just make this reality show a real nightmare.Paige Anderson agrees to be on a new reality show called Treasure Trekkers, a show where contestants use handheld GPS units to find hidden caches filled with prizes, with her good friend Cassidy. But when Cassidy is unable to compete, Chip Cormack, the show's producer, steps in with a last-minute replacement to be Paige's partner - Zoe Oliver, reality TV's favorite bad girl.Jack Miles (aka Miles) is a mountain climber with the body to prove it. Miles convinced his climbing partner Ben to come on the show with him for one reason - to prove to Ben that they can still hike together, regardless of the fact that Ben lost his foot in a tragic accident. Miles isn't about to let anything get in his way of winning - not even beautiful Paige.But when Miles and Paige are thrown into an alliance with their teammates, working closely together leads to more than just good strategy. Can Paige steal Miles' heart while surviving Zoe long enough to win the game?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Stuck with You
by Ali HazelwoodFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis comes a new steamy, STEMinist novella…Nothing like a little rivalry between scientists to take love to the next level.Mara, Sadie, and Hannah are friends first, scientists always. Though their fields of study might take them to different corners of the world, they can all agree on this universal truth: when it comes to love and science, opposites attract and rivals make you burn… Logically, Sadie knows that civil engineers are supposed to build bridges. However, as a woman of STEM she also understands that variables can change, and when you are stuck for hours in a tiny New York elevator with the man who broke your heart, you earn the right to burn that brawny, blond bridge to the ground. Erik can apologize all he wants, but to quote her rebel leader—she&’d just as soon kiss a Wookiee. Not even the most sophisticated of Sadie&’s superstitious rituals could have predicted such a disastrous reunion. But while she refuses to acknowledge the siren call of Erik&’s steely forearms or the way his voice softens when he offers her his sweater, Sadie can&’t help but wonder if there might be more layers to her cold-hearted nemesis than meet the eye. Maybe, possibly, even burned bridges can still be crossed…. To read Mara and Hannah&’s stories look for the novellas Under One Roof, available now, and Below Zero, coming soon from Berkley!