ROA Pilot Mateo Matthews is coming in hot for the girl who’s always made his heart flutter, but will their families’ bitter feud leave his attempts DOA? From the first time he saw her scribble a heart on a scrap of paper, Mateo Matthews knew his very soul belonged to Kailyn Jade. To win her heart, he’d first need to cross over enemy lines that were booby-trapped with insults and taunts flung between their siblings. Mateo’s twin brother hates Kailyn’s twin sister, and the feeling is mutual. He’s kept his mouth shut and his heart locked down to avoid putting her in the middle of their siblings’ war. But now he’s done trying to keep the peace between the factions and vows to seek the tranquility he knows can only come when he has Kailyn in his arms. Just when he thinks nothing stands in his way of seeking her out, an opportunity that could skyrocket both their careers comes between Mateo and the woman who makes his heart race. As an artist, Kailyn Jade studies some of the world’s most inspiring artwork. But none steals her breath the way that Mateo Matthews’ smile does. Unlike the artwork she puts on display, Mateo’s smiles are always secret and hidden from the prying eyes of their warring siblings. Yet when he returns home after a long absence, Mateo no longer hides his smiles and wants the two of them to be seen together out in public. Kailyn almost falls for his charm until she learns he’s after the funding for her after school art therapy camp for troubled youth. Fighting is the last thing Kailyn wants to do, but she might have to pick up arms against the charming soldier she’s never been able to get out of her head. Trying to convince Kailyn that they’re not in competition soon takes a back seat for Mateo when their siblings rekindle their childish warfare. If Mateo wants Kailyn on his side, he might have to cut loose his brother. Can these two weary lovers find peace or will their families’ feud tear their hearts to pieces? Find out in His Vow to Respect, the fifth in a series of heartwarming stories that prove that falling in love is an act of heroism, but finding family is life’s most extraordinary achievement.

A companion to the popular website APracticalWedding.com and A Practical Wedding Planner, A Practical Wedding helps you sort through the basics to create the wedding you want -- without going broke or crazy in the process. After all, what really matters on your wedding day is not so much how it looked as how it felt. In this refreshing guide, expert Meg Keene shares her secrets to planning a beautiful celebration that reflects your taste and your relationship. You'll discover: The real purpose of engagement (hint: it's not just about the planning) How to pinpoint what matters most to you and your partner DIY-ing your wedding: brilliant or crazy? How to communicate decisions to your family Why that color-coded spreadsheet is actually worth it Wedding Zen can be yours. Meg walks you through everything from choosing a venue to writing vows, complete with stories and advice from women who have been in the trenches: the Team Practical brides. So here's to the joyful wedding, the sensible wedding, the unbelievably fun wedding! A Practical Wedding is your complete guide to getting married with grace.

MORE THAN 100,000 COPIES SOLD! New York Times bestselling author Rachel Macy Stafford shares simple words of daily inspiration in this unique, seasonal devotional to help you find new and more connected ways to live undistracted, heart-led, and hands-free every day. Rachel Macy Stafford, known to millions as the Hands Free Mama, equips readers to breathe life into what really matters: the ordinary moments in our routine lives and the people in them. Her inspiring words fill this beautiful book of short pieces constructed around the seasons of life. From finding daily surrender in the autumn and daily hope in the winter to finding daily bloom and daily spark in the spring and summer, you will always find fresh, beautiful words for your day. With a flexible, non-dated devotional structure, Only Love Today offers life-giving words that remind you of the tools you already possess and insights you already have as you seek to find: Clarity when you're conflicted Unity when you're divided Faith when you're uncertain Rest when your soul is weary Meaning in the meaningless A reset button directing you back to what matters most Regardless of what you're experiencing or what season you're in, in these pages, you'll find wisdom, encouragement, strength, vision, and clarity to live for what really matters.

An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant Indie Bestseller! *An Amazon Best Book of the Year * A B&N Best Book of the Year* A great gift for tiny go-getters and big dreamers, including for back to school! NBA champion and superstar LeBron James pens a slam-dunk picture book inspired by his foundation’s I PROMISE program that motivates children everywhere to always #StriveForGreatness. Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James knows the key to a better future is to excel in school, do your best, and keep your family close. I Promise is a lively and inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow’s success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today. Featuring James’s upbeat, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations perfectly crafted for a diverse audience by #1 New York Times bestselling and Geisel Honor winning artist Nina Mata, this book has the power to inspire all children and families to be their best. Perfect for shared reading in and out of the classroom, I Promise is also a great gift for graduation, birthdays, and other occasions. Plus check out the audiobook, read by LeBron James's mother and I Promise School supporter Gloria James!

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Pastors and counselors regularly minister to people whose marriages or families are in crisis. Tempers run high and feelings are brought low when a marriage is hurting or a family is in disarray. Pastors and counselors need practical, biblical help in order to connect their theological training to the reality of modern messy relationships. These how-to training manuals provide relevant, user-friendly equipping for pastors, counselors, lay leaders, educators, and students, enabling them to competently and compassionately relate God's Word to marriage and family life.

"Disarmingly honest, beautifully insightful. Crack open Vow and prepare to be quickly carried away by Plump's vivid prose, so-close-you-can-hear-it voice, and suspenseful storytelling skills." -- Redbook magazine