William Douglas struggles to cope with the loss of his wife, Belinda, to cancer. His anger toward God consumes him like a raging fire. He frustratingly fights his anger as he tries to overcome his grief. Nothing he does sets him free from the rage burning inside of him. One day, he accidently meets Diane Gregory when she’s injured in a park and needs help getting to the emergency room. William discovers she’s new in town, trying to escape the memories of relationship gone bad. William and Diane seem to find comfort in their new relationship. But will it last? Can William overcome his anger toward God to find love again in the arms of Diane? Can Diane, a Christian woman, help William deal with his anger? Can they, as a couple, overcome their collective pasts that still haunt them? William and Diane hope they can open their hearts and dare to love again.

Spunky Allison McClare is determined to be a fearless, independent woman, resorting to a mammoth hat pin for protection on her way to and from the school where she teaches. But when she takes a notion to explore the wild Barbary Coast she quickly discovers she is no match for rum-soaked brute strength. Detective Nick Barone would rather do almost anything than teach this petite socialite jiu-jitsu, but it seems he has little choice in the matter. Sparks fly every time the two meet until a grudging friendship develops into something deeper. But when Nick suddenly leaves town, Allison realizes he's a fraud just like all the rest of the men she's cared for. Does she dare love again? The lushness of the glorious Gilded Age beautifully showcases Lessman's passion as a writer in this engaging love story written with humor and heart. From the glamour of San Francisco's Nob Hill to the seedy gambling dens of the Barbary Coast, Dare to Love Again is a journey to find a love that never fails. Fans will love revisiting the world of the cousins McClare, and new readers will seek more of Julie's passion-filled novels.

In Dare to Love Again, author Rita Hinton invites you to a life-changing getaway to a realm where you will encounter true love, joy, and peace in person. Come just as you are. Let your deepest desires and highest aspirations unfold as you leave your fears and hindrances behind and advance toward your destiny, the abundant life in God. Whether you Dare to Love Again is up to you, but remember, no matter what happened in the past, all things are possible now...all heaven is waiting for your readiness. Will you RSVP? Readers may choose to coauthor this work with their own observations and creativity to personalize the allegorical process of finding inner balance and relational harmony. This challenge to love again may seem beyond what you think you can meet at the moment, but after reading this book you will know how to live by daring faith.

Let your deepest desires and highest aspirations unfold as you leave your fears and hindrances behind and advance toward your destiny, the abundant life in God. Whether you Dare to Love Again is up to you, but remember, no matter what happened in the past, all things are possible now. All heaven is waiting for your readiness. Will you RSVP? Readers may choose to coauthor this work with their own observations and creativity to personalize the allegorical process of finding inner balance and relational harmony. This challenge to love again may seem beyond what you think you can meet at the moment, but after reading this book you will know how to live by daring faith.

Spunky Allison McClare is determined to be a fearless, independent woman, resorting to a mammoth hat pin for protection on her way to and from the school where she teaches. But when she takes a notion to explore the wild Barbary Coast she quickly discovers she is no match for rum-soaked brute strength. Detective Nick Barone would rather do almost anything than teach this petite socialite jiu-jitsu, but it seems he has little choice in the matter. Sparks fly every time the two meet until a grudging friendship develops into something deeper. But when Nick suddenly leaves town, Allison realizes he's a fraud just like all the rest of the men she's cared for. Does she dare love again? The lushness of the glorious Gilded Age beautifully showcases Lessman's passion as a writer in this engaging love story written with humor and heart. From the glamour of San Francisco's Nob Hill to the seedy gambling dens of the Barbary Coast, Dare to Love Again is a journey to find a love that never fails. Fans will love revisiting the world of the cousins McClare, and new readers will seek more of Julie's passion-filled novels.

Lucy Fairchild's father has found her the perfect man. Actually it's more like a merger, and Lucy wants no part of it. She'll choose her own husband-someday. Construction company owner Jake Dalton has spent his entire life trying to prove that he's not a failure. He insists the whistling men on his crew were only complimenting her, but she won't listen. Their argument escalates into a dare for a date-and the game is on. But the heart isn't above playing dirty. In their quest to prove something, genuine feelings emerge. And suddenly all the rules have changed.

Unconditional love is eagerly promised at weddings, but rarely practiced in real life. As a result, romantic hopes are often replaced with disappointment in the home. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. The Love Dare, the New York Times No. 1 best seller that has sold five million copies and was major plot device in the popular movie Fireproof, is a 40-day challenge for husbands and wives to understand and practice unconditional love. Whether your marriage is hanging by a thread or healthy and strong, The Love Dare is a journey you need to take. It’s time to learn the keys to finding true intimacy and developing a dynamic marriage. This second edition also features a special link to a free online marriage evaluation, a new preface by Stephen and Alex Kendrick, minor text updates, and select testimonials from The Love Dare readers. Take the dare!