PARENT-TEACHER MEETING… Overworked teacher Hally McKenzie vowed that this year she would finally lose those five extra pounds and learn a new language—that is, until the gorgeous single dad of a troubled student turned to her for help. OR MARRIAGE AND INSTANT MOTHERHOOD? Widower Michael Parker was having trouble relating to his daughter, who had gone from pretty to punk almost overnight—and Hally was his last hope. But Mike found it difficult to concentrate when the beautiful teacher was near, for it seemed the only way to make his family whole again, was to have Hally become a permanent part of it!

Coming out of the womb, we did not come with the knowledge, so therefore Love, Marriage and Family are things one has to learn. The title of this book really describe the book. Love, Marriage, and Family. Most people think love is something mysterious, love is one of the most used word in the English language, but also one of the most confused word. Love is a choice, since you have to pick who you want to love, there are so many types of love. Marriage is a vocation, vocation means a calling from God, in another word you are called to love your spouse to consecrate your life to your partner, to commit, with intimacy, and passion. Marriage is not for everyone, one of the most problem people are confronted with in a marriage, the ladies don't know the purpose of a man in a marriage and the men don't see why a lady is necessary. This book exposed the physiques of both gender, the ladies can endure more than the guys, they are conditioned to carry, nurture, deliver, push, sensitive, which is of their beauty. But the guys are very physical, they have strength, discipline, smart, more logical. Looking at it they are quite different but they were created to complete each other, they will get together and create one human being. As Humans God expects us to live as a community which is a product of families, When God said love your neighbor as you love yourself, if you have to enumerate your neighbor, who should be your first neighbor, your first should be your spouse, then your children. So society expects a great participation of your family to have a nice world. This book is pretty deep there are so much to learn, Definitely you will have a great time reading this book.

Bundles of Joy HIS EXPECTING WIFE? There were holes in the wedding pictures where his face should be, and his wife lived in a separate apartment! Something about Nick Carleton's marriage was wrong. Unfortunately, he had lost his memory and didn't remember what right was. He only knew that beautiful, sexy and very pregnant Emily Carleton was his wife—everyone told him so. But each time Nick tried to stir up the matrimonial passions between them, Emily ran away. If it wasn't for the brief flashes of fire in her eyes when he kissed her, Nick would almost think his wife had never shared a bedroom with him before…. Bundles of Joy. Sometimes small packages can lead to the biggest surprises!

Bachelor Gulch THE BACHELOR: Rugged rancher and single dad Clayton Carson. This time around he was determined to marry a woman who couldn't manipulate his heartstrings. THE BRIDE: Diner owner Melody "Mel" McCully. She was danged tired of being overlooked by the local bachelors. What was she, chopped liver? All her life Melody had loved Clayton, and he'd never once looked her way. Only now, when he had a scalawag of a daughter to raise, did he come callin'. Well, roosters would lay eggs before she'd agree to his marriage of convenience. Because plain-Jane Melody was about to be made over, and would settle for nothing less than a proposal of love! Bachelor Gulch. This little town wanted women—but are these bachelors ready for marriage?

WANTED: A BRIDE Dodging a horde of husband-hunting women, successful businessman Zach Robinson caught sight of single mom Monica Griffith—the one woman at his sister's "Brides for Alaska" function who wasn't looking to be married! NEEDED: A HUSBAND So of course Zach appointed himself the lovely yet vulnerable woman's partner—and became her knight when he swept her and her adorable daughter off to his resort. FOUND: A FAMILY Suddenly Zach found himself reading bedtime stories—and begging for nighttime kisses from Monica! Was this temporary family feeling going to last? It was if Zach had anything to day about it!

Using biblical examples, reflection questions, and Scripture meditation, Powell challenges those who want strong and healthy marital relationships to lay a spiritual foundation from which to grow.

For courses in Marriage and Family, Sociology of Family, and Family Studies/Relationships in departments of Sociology, Family Studies, Psychology, and Women's Studies. This best-selling, full-color text introduces students to the study of contemporary marriages and families by examining the changing American family and exploring their choices and constraints. This approach, combined with the most current research and practical guidelines, encourages students to join the effort to resolve some of the crucial issues confronting 21st century families.