Are you willing to give up your first love? Pace Jamieson is not. But he has to listen to the Lord to know when to fight and when to retreat. Harmony Reed knows that Pace is genuine when it comes to his feelings for her, his eyes could melt chocolate, and he’s focused on her, but it’s complicated. He’s her best friends’ brother. Right now, Harmony isn’t on the best terms with Kami and Victoria because of their secrets. But Pace’s magnetism is irresistible. They soon find love isn’t easy. There are sacrifices and compromises. Plus, their families and God know they are meant for each other, but first, they have to learn some life lessons. More... Parke “Pace” Jamieson VIII knows something is special about Harmony Reed, his sister’s college friend who was almost stranded in St. Louis for Christmas. She checks all his compatibility boxes: looks, charm, a great sense of humor, and strong attraction. Plus, the Jamiesons love her. Harmony lives in Chicago with her three overprotective brothers when not at school. She is not interested in a relationship with her best friend’s brother. Pace, who lives in St. Louis, is not deterred by the distance, her objections, or her brothers. He’s a Jamieson, and they play to win.

In The Ultimate Secret to a Healthy Relationship, I have summed up the twelve Important Relationship Stages that sound couples go through prior to marriage. Note that, you can't stumble along past these stages as many accomplices do, and anticipate that a sound relationship should simply get sorted out. In this digital book, you will discover that the way into a sound relationship is to comprehend yourself better and your life partner. You will gain proficiency with the three justifications for why your accomplice probably won't be prepared for marriage and the normal spaces where ladies maintain that men should start to lead the pack.

On a hot July night on Cape Cod, at the age of 14, Brodeur became a confidante to her mother's affair with her husband's closest friend. Malabar came to rely on her daughter to help, but when the affair had calamitous consequences for everyone involved, Brodeau was driven into a precarious marriage of her own, and then into a deep depression. In her memoir she examines how the people close to us can break our hearts simply because they have access to them, and the lies we tell in order to justify the choices we make. -- adapted from jacket

Ibrahim al-Mazini was one of the great humorists and stylists of twentieth-century Arabic prose literature. Like an Egyptian James Thurber, he captured the foibles and triumphs of Cairo's middle classes of the 1930s and 1940s in exceptionally stylish prose. This collection gathers in one volume some of al-Mazini's best short fiction, including two novellas: Midu and His Accomplices and Ten Again. Midu is an engaging, well-liked army officer who assisted by almost every other character in the story arranges a faux heist from his uncle's library in order to allow young love to run its course. In Ten Again, a man awakes to find that he has returned to childhood, on the day of his tenth birthday: his wife, who is being wooed by a most obnoxious suitor, is now his mother, and his two sons torment him mercilessly at his birthday party. In al-Mazini's skillful hands, the short stories included here illuminate a lively fictional world: from a drunken encounter with a parrot to an undertaker's attempt to provide a cadaver with a believer's contented smile. An unmarried woman dreams of her unborn daughter, who is impatient to be born; and a reclusive author who has chosen to disappear from Cairo's literary scene is tracked down to his obvious disgust by an intrepid researcher. Rich in insight, imagination, and humor, these stories are a splendid introduction to a major figure in the early generation of Egyptian writers.

In the heartfelt guide "The Language of Love: Understanding Your Partner," readers are invited on a transformative journey to explore the depths of their relationships through the lens of love languages. Drawing on the pioneering work of Dr. Gary Chapman, this book delves into the essential ways we express and experience love-Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch. Each chapter meticulously unpacks the nuances of these languages, providing readers with the tools to not only discover their own primary love language but also to understand and appreciate their partner's. Through a blend of insightful explanations, practical tips, and real-life case studies, this book offers a comprehensive roadmap for couples looking to deepen their connection, communicate more effectively, and navigate the complexities of their relationships with empathy and understanding. From mastering the art of expressing genuine affection to embracing the dynamic nature of love as it evolves over time, "The Language of Love" is both a foundational text for newcomers to the concept of love languages and a rich source of deeper insights for those already familiar with Chapman’s work. Complete with appendices that include resources for further reading, questionnaires for discovering love languages, and answers to frequently asked questions, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone committed to fostering a loving, enduring relationship. Whether you're looking to reignite the spark in your partnership, understand your partner on a deeper level, or simply communicate your affection more effectively, "The Language of Love: Understanding Your Partner" is your guide to a more fulfilling and heartfelt connection.