Best of
Relationships

2022

I'll Be There (But I'll Be Wearing Sweatpants)


Amy Weatherly - 2022
    Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston address common obstacles to true connection and offer a confessional, hilarious, and practical guide for building friendships in the middle of this crazy, rollercoaster life.If you've ever wondered why it seems like such a struggle to make and maintain friendships as an adult--it's not just you. The number of Americans who claim to have no close friends has drastically increased over the last few decades. Loneliness doesn't care what age you are, how many Instagram followers you have, or where you call home. It doesn't care how "put together" you appear to the outside world. Women have a collective wound that only authentic sisterhood can heal.In I'll Be There (But I'll Be Wearing Sweatpants), Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston, creators of the popular online community "Sister, I Am With You," offer an-easy-to-follow road map to the place we all desperately want to be--standing beside other women who see us, know us, and love us for who we truly are. With hilariously relatable vulnerability and actionable steps we can all take today to build deep and satisfying friendships, Amy and Jess show us how to break free from unhealthy habits that block us from connection;find the confidence to live freely and without fear of rejection; andintentionally pursue friends in everyday life.I'll Be There (But I'll Be Wearing Sweatpants) won't talk down to us, or boss us around. It won’t give cliché or empty advice that leaves us feeling even more discouraged than before. This book will snuggle up beside us, grab a fuzzy blanket, and say "Let me show you how to do it. I’ve been there too. It’s hard, but it’s not impossible, and it’s so much better together."

Block, Delete, Move On: It's not you, it's them


Lalalaletmeexplain - 2022
    From ghosting and negging to gaslighting and abuse, this book teaches you what to look out for, to make sure that you're not accidentally dating men with toxic traits who secretly hate women, or who just want to have sex and run.It will empower you to use your voice and walk away if you spot warning signs in relationships, by highlighting the red flags and the types of fuckboy that you might run into when dating, as well as the green flags and signs that indicate a healthy partnership.This is not a dating book that promises to find you a person to love; instead, it will help you spot the troublesome ones before it is too late. It will help you to recognise that you possess spectacular buff ting energy and that it's perfectly possible to be contentedly single.Most importantly, this book will give you the power to BLOCK, DELETE and MOVE ON with living your best life.

Rescued By a Bad Boy (Bad Boy Bakers, #0)


Kait Nolan - 2022
    Even when they no longer lived in the same foster family, even after he'd aged out of the system, he'd continued look out for the one person who got under his skin and made him care. For the last six years, Mia's been keeping her head down, putting one foot in front of the other, unable to trust anyone with her secrets—including the foster brother who's been the one bright spot in her life, as well as her secret crush. Just one more day until Mia turns eighteen—a legal adult. Brax doesn't trust her foster father and wants her out of that house. Is proposing a marriage of convenience to your best friend a little drastic? Maybe so. But what Brax feels is so far beyond friendship. Is it possible Mia feels it, too?

Hybrid Hearts


Romy Lockhart - 2022
    When Amanda's life is put in danger, Cheryl and Jillian rush to help their best friends. Working as a team, there's more to be gained than lost.Hybrid Hearts is a steamy, suspenseful paranormal romance novella featuring all of the main characters from the first four books in the Hybrid Shifters world. Be warned, there are spoilers in this story if you've never read the novels Vicious Love, Shifting Hearts, Hybrid Hearts and Runaway Mate.

Emergence of Fire (Queen of Arcadia Book 1)


Dreia Wells - 2022
    A world where I discover I'm a dragon and the next queen of Arcadia.Me, Cordelia Drake, a soap maker? A queen?Even worse, three men show up claiming I'm the key to saving our realm. A realm that is protected by the balance of a mate bond...with them.Can I leave the world I know behind and save a place I've only seen in my dreams?No one told me turning thirty would change everything.Emergence of Fire is an 18+ Paranormal Reverse Harem Romance. The first book in the Queen of Arcadia series

Dear Diary: I Love a Mountain Man!: Grumpy Meets Sunshine (Diary of the Sisterhood Book 1)


Tarin Lex - 2022
    

Savage Wolves (Wolf Packs of Shadow Moon Island Book 2)


Ginna Moran - 2022
    Being moon-blessed saved my life, but it ruined my future. I’m still trapped on this messed up island, forced beneath the men who think I deserve to bow at their feet. But down here, I have an advantage. I can use their savage natures against them.It’s the only way to break my leash and ensure they drop to their knees before me. I’m not the answer to their diminishing population, nor will I ever be their saviors. I’m leaving Shadow Moon, and I’m taking the strongest with me.The moonborne will see they’re losing control and aren’t the powerful creatures they think they are.My humanity will win. I will rise.

Gifts of the Ghost (Meowing Medium #2)


Molly Fitz - 2022
    

Lady Ludmilla's Accidental Letter


Sofi Laporte - 2022
    She has fallen in love with her best friend, and that cannot be. The problem? She hasn’t met him. Not once. For they have only ever corresponded by letter. When she sets out to uncover the identity of her secret correspondent, her world shatters. For Addy turns out to be none other but London’s worst hellrake.Adrian St.Addington, hellrake extraordinaire, has a problem. He is developing a marked tendre for a spinster, and that cannot be. The problem? He suspects she is taking him for someone he is not. Or is it that she knows precisely who he is? Either possibility he finds profoundly disturbing. For he has a role to uphold, cost what may. And a depraved heart like his surely cannot fall in love…least of all with a plain, outspoken spinster.Determined to discover the truth behind the man she loves, Lu does what she does best: she sits down and writes a letter…Escape into the world of the Regency ton with Sofi Laporte's new series, where spinsters are merry, rakes are charming, and no one is who they seem.

One at a Time: The Unexpected Way God Wants to Use You to Change the World


Kyle Idleman - 2022
    We want to be difference-makers. But how do we do it?By revealing the way Jesus valued people, bestselling author Kyle Idleman shows us the Jesus way of changing the world--by loving people one at a time.Influencing just one person at a time may seem insignificant at first look. But as we better understand the surprising habits of Jesus, we unlock the power of small things done with great love and discover how God wants to use us to change the world one person at a time.

Someone Savage: A Thriller


Mike McCrary - 2022
    Someone is looking for them…Nicholas Hooper wanted to be left alone. Looking to escape his past and his unfortunate present, the best-selling author rented a luxury house in the Poconos to finish what very well could be his very last book. But his plans change when one night he opens his front door to find two frightened children.A young girl and boy all alone.They refuse to speak. Looking for help.Hooper takes them into town to see if the local police can help uncover the mystery of what has happened to these children. But what happens next is something Hooper never saw coming. The children are escaping their past too and their present is far worse than anything Hooper could have ever imagined. Can Hooper battle his own personal demons and protect these innocent children?Someone Savage is a page-turning thriller packed with shocking twists and heart-stopping suspense. If you like Harlan Coben, Karin Slaughter, and Rachel Abbott then you’ll love best-selling author Mike McCrary’s gripping tale.

Open: An Uncensored Memoir of Love, Liberation, and Non-Monogamy


Rachel Krantz - 2022
    Excited and a little trepidatious, Rachel set out to see whether love and a serious partnership with Adam could coexist alongside the freedom to explore relationships with other people. Their relationship was designed to strike an exquisite balance between intimacy and independence, calibrated to fan desire for the long haul.Armed with her instincts from her career as a journalist, Rachel not only put her own heart on the line, she also kept detailed journals, interviewed experts and therapists, immersed herself in the polyamory community, and relentlessly interrogated her own emotions. Now, in her debut memoir, she chronicles her dive into non-monogamy--from debilitating anxiety spirals to heart-opening connections with the men and women she dates--with an unflinching eye, fly-on-the-wall detail, and extraordinary perceptiveness. Through page-turning storytelling, she takes us inside the Brooklyn parties where Rachel first dips her toes in the water of non-monogamy; into the wider swinger and polyamory community where they search for a relationship style that suits them; and into her private moments with Adam and their other lovers. As she and Adam attempt to write a new plot for their love story, she also runs up against miscommunications, ancient power dynamics, and seeming betrayals that threaten the foundation of their love. Rachel breaks new ground in confronting the unique ways coercion and gaslighting manifest in open relationships, and finds herself wondering what liberation really looks like.Casting new light on universal experiences like jealousy, restlessness, and love, Open explores the seemingly endless range of relationships couples have created to answer their desires, and ultimately probes the questions: Can we have both freedom and love? How can we reconcile comfort and lust? Is a relationship ever equal? And is the pleasure worth the pain?

A Life Unraveled


Jill Hannah Anderson - 2022
    When the town’s high school football hero is arrested for the attack, Lily’s family suffers retaliation from local sports fans.Recovering from her injuries, Lily wraps herself in an opioid cloud. Later, a barely avoided tragedy motivates her to flush the narcotics. But her return to sobriety is overshadowed by unnerving memory lapses and her husband’s growing mistrust.As unremembered events become more disturbing, Lily is convinced that she’s being stalked. Though her attacker started the destruction of her life, someone else is determined to finish it.

The Pieces: Succubus Ascended Serial (Succubus Harem Book 54)


L.L. Frost - 2022
    

Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication


Vanessa Van Edwards - 2022
    Our cues can either enhance our message or undermine it.In this entertaining and accessible guide to the hidden language of cues, Vanessa Van Edwards teaches you how to convey power, trust, leadership, likeability, and charisma in every interaction. You'll learn:- Which body language cues assert, "I'm a leader, and here's why you should join me." - Which vocal cues make you sound more confident - Which verbal cues to use in your r�sum�, branding, and emails to increase trust (and generate excitement about interacting with you.) - Which visual cues you are sending in your profile pictures, clothing, and professional brand.Whether you're pitching an investment, negotiating a job offer, or having a tough conversation with a colleague, cues can help you improve your relationships, express empathy, and create meaningful connections with lasting impact. This is an indispensable guide for entrepreneurs, team leaders, young professionals, and anyone who wants to be more influential.

Leaping into Larceny - A Norwegian Forest Cat Café Cozy Mystery – Book 16


Jinty James - 2022
    So, too, is her cousin Zoe, now married to her guy, Chris.But before they can get warm and cozy in the chilly winter weather, their friend Brooke asks for their help. She left valuable jewelry with her Uncle Francis, and now wants it back. When they arrive at Uncle Francis’s house, he can’t explain why the jewels are missing. And when they come across a dead body a couple of days later, they wonder if the two events are connected!When they’re not busy sleuthing, Lauren creates a new cupcake – blueberry cream – and Zoe decides to write a screenplay and asks Annie and Mrs. Snuggle, a Persian friend of Annie’s, for help.But when they come face to face with the killer, can they make it out in time? Or will they have eaten their last blueberry cream cupcake?This is a humorous, clean, cat cozy mystery with female amateur sleuths, cupcake talk – and Annie, the Norwegian Forest Cat!

A Season for Love


Stephanie MorrisP.E. Kavanagh - 2022
    These authors don’t close the bedroom door on the good stuff, so be prepared to get hot and bothered in the best of ways. After all, lust has no age limit!From billionaires and alpha military heroes to nerds and single dads, this limited-edition collection of sensual and sexy stories will keep you up all night and daydreaming all day!The one thing they have in common? They’re about to discover it’s never too late to fall in love.

Cowboy's Rival (Silverstone Dude Ranch Book 8)


April Murdock - 2022
    

Goodbye Lake Street: Totally Addictive Crime Fiction (A DC Holly Towns Murder Mystery) (A Port Alma Murder Mystery Book 5)


Anne Shillolo - 2022
    

Talking about Race: Gospel Hope for Hard Conversations


Isaac Adams - 2022
    Why is that the case? Why does it matter? Can things get better, or are we permanently divided?In this honest and hopeful book, pastor Isaac Adams doesn't just show you how to have the race conversation, he begins it for you. By offering a fictional, racially charged tragedy in order to understand varying perspectives and responses, he examines what is at stake if we ignore this conversation, and why there's just as much at stake in how we have that discussion, especially across color lines--that is, with people of another ethnicity. This unique approach offers insight into how to listen to one another well and seek unity in Christ. Looking to God's Word, Christians can find wisdom to speak gracefully and truthfully about racism for the glory of God, the good of their neighbors, and the building up of the church.Some feel that the time for talking is over, and that we've heard all this before. But given how polarized American society is becoming--its churches not exempt--fresh attention on the dysfunctional communication between ethnicities is more than warranted. Adams offers an invitation to faithfully combat the racism so many of us say we hate and maintain the unity so many of us say we want. Together we can learn to speak in such a way that we show a divided world a different world.Talking About Race points to the starting line, not the finish line, when it comes to following Jesus amid race relations. It’s high time to begin running.

Nasty Little Cuts: from the author of #1 ebook bestseller Call Me Mummy


Tina Baker - 2022
    Compelling' - CATHERINE COOPER'A heart-stopping rollercoaster of a read' - J.M. HEWITTWHEN YOUR MARRIAGE IS THIS BROKEN, YOU MAY NOT MAKE IT OUT ALIVE.A nightmare jolts Debs awake. She leaves the kids tucked up in their beds and goes downstairs. There's a man in her kitchen, holding a knife. But it's not an intruder. This is her husband Marc, the father of her children. A man she no longer recognises.Once their differences were what drew them together, what turned them on. Him, the ex-army officer from a good family. Her, the fitness instructor who grew up over a pub. But now these differences grate to the point of drawing blood. Marc screams in his sleep. And Debs hardly knows the person she's become, or why she lets him hurt her.Neither of them is completely innocent. Neither is totally guilty. Marc is taller, stronger, and more vicious, haunted by a war he can't forget. But he has no idea what Debs is capable of when her children's lives are at stake...A completely addictive story of a relationship built on passion, poisoned by secrets and violence. Perfect for readers of Blood Orange and Big Little Lies.

Halfway Home


Maddie Taylor - 2022
    With Nana gone, she must protect the family farm from her opportunistic mother. It isn’t long before she is reminded of all the reasons she moved away. Though she no longer lets the small-town gossips bother her, ignoring the rekindled feelings she has for her teenage crush proves more difficult.For the last twenty years, Nate Dawson has been the hometown hero. High school football star, cattle ranching royalty, and now the county sheriff, he is admired, desired, and respected. But beneath his controlled, no-nonsense exterior is the tender heart of a young man who never forgot the girl who got away. With Audrey finally within reach, the smitten sheriff is determined not to waste his second chance.As Audrey works through her grief, battles her mother in court, and wrestles with the decision to keep or sell the farm, Nate refuses to let her push him away. Will surrendering to the love she has always wanted bring Audrey home for good?

Witches & Whiskers


Gina KincadeCorinne O'Flynn - 2022
    Something magical this way comes…Witches & Wizards, Shifters--Dragons, Bears, Wolves, Demons & Devils, Angels, Vampires, Fae, and other magical supernatural creatures lurk in the pages of this limited edition collection of paranormal romance and urban fantasy tales.Witches & Whiskers is the purrfect choice for readers who want to be ravished by sizzling heroes and seduced by sassy heroines.What are you waiting for? Get your paws on this page-turning read today and save a furry friend.Every penny made goes to facilitate the rescue of dogs & cats, and help find their furever homes!

Goodbye Haldane Hill: Totally Addictive Crime Fiction (A DC Holly Towns Murder Mystery) (A Port Alma Murder Mystery Book 4)


Anne Shillolo - 2022
    

Vrooms, Brooms, & Heirlooms


Maddy Savanna - 2022
    Oops. No more magic for her, but is a witch who doesn’t do magic still a witch?Well, she does have a kitty familiar named Professor Studmuffin Salvitore III. She also has a knack for inviting magical trouble to her shop’s doorstep.Like her business rival who shows up and offers her a deal. A tempting deal, but she shuts the door in his face anyway. Moments later, his star employee drops dead.All roads lead to Victoria as the murderer. The problem? She didn’t do it. The other problem? Almost no one believes her.It’s now up to her and her kitty familiar to prove she’s innocent. Tiptoeing closer to the truth could put them both in danger though. And it might just take a lead paw on the gas pedal to get them out.

The Real Thing


Elizabeth Hollows - 2022
    Two best friends secretly in love. A plan to fake a romantic Valentine’s weekend. Will it be happiness or heartbreak?Chad Anderson is a proud soldier with a promising career. He has almost got the perfect life, but for one small snag. Chad has been holding a candle for his best friend since he was seventeen.Gareth Jenkins lives with him, along with his rescue dog. It’s the perfect arrangement and almost as good as the real thing—but it isn’t the real thing.To make matters worse, it’s Valentine’s Day, and Chad will be returning from training for the holiday. It would be the ideal time to confess—but it has been nearly ten years. It’s long past the time to say something.But he isn’t the only one with a candle.Gareth might be a confident hairdresser with a flirtatious manner and easy-to-love personality, but it doesn’t help him where it counts. Because Gareth’s first love is his sexy soldier best friend, and one of these days, Gareth is sure he’s going to ruin everything with an unwanted kiss.And if things aren’t bad enough for both of them, Chad comes up with an idea that might spell the end for their secrets. Because, instead of spending Valentine’s alone, he suggests they spend it having the weekend they’ve always wanted.To do it, they’ll fake being a romantic couple.When what they want is playing out right in front of them, can both men keep their feelings contained?

Frank and Bert


Chris Naylor-Ballesteros - 2022
    But Bert the bear isn't quite as good at hiding as he thinks he is . . . and Frank ALWAYS wins! Every. Single. Time.But when it's Bert's turn to hide, and Frank has to decide between winning again OR making his friend happy, Frank learns that friendship is always the true winner.This interactive and entertaining story about friendship is guaranteed to get children giggling!Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

The Girl Beyond the Gate


Becca Day - 2022
    But from the moment she passes through the wrought iron gates, she starts to suspect she's made a mistake.Despite her vow to keep apart from the other residents, Jodie can't help but feel drawn to her unnerving neighbour Norah Williams and terminally ill daughter, Lacey. Jodie knows she should stay away, but something draws her in.When a murder shocks The Grove, Jodie vows to do everything in her power to save Lacey from her mother. But as more secrets emerge from Norah's shadowy past, Jodie is faced with the unthinkable - Norah's not so different to herself, and neither woman is innocent.The past won't stay hidden forever. And The Grove will be an unforgiving witness.

When I'm With You


Pat Zietlow Miller - 2022
    The people who understand us and make us happier than anyone else in the world. After all, no matter how much time passes or how many miles tug us apart, there is no one quite like a best friend. From New York Times bestselling creators Pat Zietlow Miller and Eliza Wheeler, this jubilant celebration of friendship and the adventures of childhood will make your heart sing.

Relationship OCD: A CBT-Based Guide to Move Beyond Obsessive Doubt, Anxiety, and Fear of Commitment in Romantic Relationships


Sheva Rajaee - 2022
    But if your fears so extreme that they threaten to destroy an otherwise healthy relationship, you may have relationship OCD—a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that causes chronic obsessive doubt and anxiety in relationships. So, how can you free yourself to discover deeper intimacy and security?Relationship OCD offers an evidence-based, cognitive behavioral approach to finding relief from relationship anxiety, obsessive doubt, and fear of commitment. You’ll learn to challenge the often-distorted thought patterns that trigger harmful emotions, increase your ability to think rationally, and ultimately accept the presence of intrusive thinking while maintaining the values of a healthy relationship.Relationships are the ultimate unknown. If you’re ready to let go of needing to know for sure, this book will help you find satisfaction and thrive in your romantic relationships—in all their wonderful uncertainty.

Love Tough: The Truth about You, Your Relationship, What Doesn't Work, and How You Can Change It


Gary John Bishop - 2022
    Relationships are NOT 50/50; they're NOT a compromise or a sacrifice, and they're NOT about getting along. In this edgy guide, Bishop dispels all the myths and superstitious crap and lays out an authentic blueprint for real, unabashed relationship success, including:Stop blaming your relationship problems on other peopleYour relationship lives or dies based on you and you aloneYour job is to become the best partner you can beBishop argues that a lasting relationship is about responsibility. It's about going all in with no holding back. Becoming the best possible partner means you commit to work on yourself so you can be someone who truly brings love into the relationship without fear or hesitation. Whether you're in a relationship, or want to be in a relationship, this is the no-nonsense guide you've been waiting for--teaching you how to deal with the uncertainty, drama, and chaos of what it is to love another human being, and how to have a truly fulfilling relationship.

Unbearably Cute


Pepper McGraw - 2022
    Determined to adopt his own kittens, Mason visits an animal shelter and is stunned when the woman in charge insists that no bears need apply. Rude! Who does this woman think she is? Especially since Mason is pretty sure she's a bear herself. Even if she does keep denying it. Either way, those kittens are his and no woman is standing in his way, no matter how sexy she is.The only way these two will ever make it to their happily ever after is if a matchmaking cat and an entire shelter full of kittens get involved.

Knitorious Murder Mysteries Books 10 - 12


Reagan Davis - 2022
    This charming cozy mystery series will entertain crafters, pet lovers, and foodies alike.If you like your cozy mysteries with a bit of humour, small town Canadian life, a hint of romance, a close circle of quirky, lovable characters that you wish you knew in real life, dogs and cats, and free knitting patterns, there's something in this series for you.Download The Knitorious Murder Mystery Books 10 - 12 and start unravelling the mysteries in three entertaining cozy mysteries today! Read FREE in Kindle Unlimited.Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.Books included: Sins & Needles, Rest in Fleece, Life Crafter Death

Seducing Vegas


J.F. Lowe - 2022
    Surely I can do that. Oh, but there was a catch. There’s always a catch, right. I have a week to do it. F*ck! Why did he have to choose her? How can he have known I’d used her this morning to avoid my ex with a fake so-called Vegas performance. I must admit she was a good target though the contrast between her hair and skin was nothing short of startling. Her violently red waves cascading down one shoulder and over her milky skin and her naïvety made her all so inviting. F*ck, how am I going to handle this f*cked up game my father wants to play without breaking her.

The Trivia Night


Ali Lowe - 2022
    Living in the wealthy Sydney suburbs, it's a community where everyone knows each other - and secrets don't stay secret for long.The big date in the calendar is the school's annual fundraising trivia night, but when the evening gets raucously out of hand, talk turns to partner-swapping. Initially scandalised, it's not long before a group of parents make a reckless one-night-only pact.But in the harsh light of day, those involved must face the fallout of their behaviour. As they begin to navigate the shady aftermath of their wild night, the truth threatens to rip their perfect lives apart - and revenge turns fatal.THE TRIVIA NIGHT is agripping, domestic page-turner full of shocking reveals, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Sally Hepworth.