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Books about Marriage
Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs
by Emerson Eggerichs
A guide to understanding the needs of the opposite sex and unlocking the secrets to a lasting relationship.
A, New York Times, best-selling marriage book with more than one million copies sold! Based on over three decades of counseling, as well as scientific and biblical research, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs and ... (Goodreads)
Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen
A story of courtship, romance and social class in which a young woman discovers her own identity.
The novel is set in rural England in the early 19th century. Mrs. Bennet attempts to persuade Mr. Bennet to visit Mr. Bingley, a rich bachelor recently arrived in the neighbourhood. After some verbal ... (Wikipedia)
The Year of Magical Thinking
by Joan Didion
A woman's reflections on life and death after the sudden loss of her husband.
'An act of consummate literary bravery, a writer known for her clarity allowing us to watch her mind as it becomes clouded with grief.' From one of America's iconic writers, a stunning book of ... (Goodreads)
Emma
by Jane Austen
A young woman's journey to find love and independence in the midst of social expectations.
Emma Woodhouse's friend and former governess , Miss Taylor, has just married Mr. Weston. Having introduced them, Emma takes credit for their marriage and decides that she likes matchmaking . After ... (Wikipedia)
The Six Wives of Henry VIII
by Alison Weir
A historical account of the tumultuous lives of Henry VIII's six wives, their political and religious struggles.
The tempestuous, bloody, and splendid reign of Henry VIII of England (1509-1547) is one of the most fascinating in all history, not least for his marriage to six extraordinary women. In this ... (Goodreads)
Tender Is the Night
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
A young couple's tumultuous journey through love, wealth and tragedy.
Dick and Nicole Diver are a glamorous couple who rent a villa in the South of France and surround themselves with a circle of friends, mainly Americans. Also staying at the nearby resort are Rosemary ... (Wikipedia)
The Time Traveler's Wife
by Audrey Niffenegger
A unique love story between a time-traveler and his wife, exploring questions of fate and destiny.
Using alternating first-person perspectives , the novel tells the stories of Henry DeTamble (born 1963), a librarian at the Newberry Library in Chicago , and his wife, Clare Anne Abshire (born 1971), ... (Wikipedia)
Persuasion
by Jane Austen
A story of love, second chances, and the power of persuasion.
The story begins seven years after the broken engagement of Anne Elliot to Frederick Wentworth. Having just turned nineteen years old, Anne fell in love and accepted a proposal of marriage from ... (Wikipedia)
Gone Girl
by Gillian Flynn
A complex tale of psychological manipulation, exploring the depths of deceit and deception.
The narrative alternates between the point of view of Nick and Amy Dunne. Nick's narration begins shortly after arriving home on his fifth wedding anniversary to find Amy is missing; there are signs ... (Wikipedia)
The Viscount Who Loved Me
by Julia Quinn
A battle of wits and wills between a widow and a viscount, culminating in a passionate love.
1814 promises to be another eventful season, but not, this author believes, for Anthony Bridgerton, London's most elusive bachelor, who has shown no indication that he plans to marry.,And in truth, ... (Goodreads)
Tangled
by Emma Chase
A journey of self-discovery and redemption, as a couple navigates their complicated relationship.
In, New York Times, bestselling author Emma Chase’s sizzling and hilarious debut novel, Drew Evans—gorgeous, arrogant, irreverent, and irresistibly charming—meets his match in new colleague Kate ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Awakening
by Kate Chopin
A woman's journey of self-discovery, challenging the norms of the Victorian era.
When first published in 1899, The Awakening shocked readers with its honest treatment of female marital infidelity. Audiences accustomed to the pieties of late Victorian romantic fiction were taken ... (Goodreads)
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
by Tennessee Williams
A family struggling to confront hidden resentments and repressions that lurk beneath the surface.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is the story of a Southern family in crisis, especially the husband Brick and wife Margaret (usually called Maggie or "Maggie the Cat"), and their interaction with Brick's ... (Wikipedia)
A Doll's House
by Henrik Ibsen
A woman's struggle to break from societal expectations and find her own identity.
A Doll's House (1879), is a masterpiece of theatrical craft which, for the first time portrayed the tragic hypocrisy of Victorian middle class marriage on the stage. The play ushered in a new social ... (Goodreads)
The Importance of Being Earnest
by Oscar Wilde
A lighthearted comedy of manners, full of witty dialogue and satirizing Victorian society.
Oscar Wilde's madcap farce about mistaken identities, secret engagements, and lovers entanglements still delights readers more than a century after its 1895 publication and premiere performance. The ... (Goodreads)
Revolutionary Road
by Richard Yates
An American couple's struggle to stay afloat in suburban conventions and expectations.
Set in 1955, the novel focuses on the hopes and aspirations of Frank and April Wheeler, self-assured Connecticut suburbanites who see themselves as very different from their neighbors in the ... (Wikipedia)
Freedom
by Jonathan Franzen
A family saga revealing the struggles of a divided nation, and the power of love to heal.
The novel opens with a brief look at the Berglund family during their time living in St. Paul, Minnesota , from the perspective of their nosy neighbors. The Berglunds are portrayed as an ideal ... (Wikipedia)
Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare
A comedic romance of misunderstandings and eventual triumph of love over deception.
In Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare includes two quite different stories of romantic love. Hero and Claudio fall in love almost at first sight, but an outsider, Don John, strikes out at their ... (Goodreads)
Madame Bovary
by Gustave Flaubert
A woman's struggles to find meaning in her life, leading to tragic consequences.
Madame Bovary is the debut novel of French writer Gustave Flaubert, published in 1856. The character lives beyond her means in order to escape the banalities and emptiness of provincial life. When ... (Goodreads)
Heartburn
by Nora Ephron
A woman's journey of redemption after her husband's infidelity.
The narrator of the novel is Rachel Samstat (based on Nora Ephron), a food writer who is married to Mark Feldman (based on Carl Bernstein), a political journalist. Rachel is a Jewish New Yorker who ... (Wikipedia)
The House of Mirth
by Edith Wharton
A young woman's struggle to navigate New York high society, in pursuit of financial security and true love.
Lily Bart, a beautiful but impoverished socialite, is on her way to a house party at Bellomont, the country home of her best friend, Judy Trenor. Her pressing task is to find a husband with the ... (Wikipedia)
The Age of Innocence
by Edith Wharton
A romantic drama set in the high society of 19th century New York, exploring the limits of love and longing.
Newland Archer, gentleman lawyer and heir to one of New York City's most illustrious families, happily anticipates his highly desirable marriage to the sheltered and beautiful May Welland. Yet he ... (Wikipedia)
Lady Chatterley's Lover
by D.H. Lawrence
A working-class man's affair with an aristocratic woman, and their coming to terms with the strictures of society.
Lawrence's frank portrayal of an extramarital affair and the explicit sexual explorations of its central characters caused this controversial book, now considered a masterpiece, to be banned as ... (Goodreads)
Secrets of a Summer Night
by Lisa Kleypas
A romantic comedy of manners, full of misadventures and unexpected love.
Four young ladies at the side of the ballroom make a pact to help each other find husbands . . . no matter what it takes., Proud and beautiful Annabelle Peyton could have her pick of suitors—if only ... (Goodreads)
Devil in Winter
by Lisa Kleypas
A battle of wits between two strong-willed people who must choose between marriage and pride.
"I'm Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent. I can't be celibate. Everyone knows that." Desperate to escape her scheming relatives, Evangeline Jenner has sought the help of the most infamous scoundrel in ... (Barnes & Noble)
It Happened One Autumn
by Lisa Kleypas
A forbidden romance between a wealthy gentleman and a working-class woman.
It happened at the ball., Where beautiful but bold Lillian Bowman quickly learned that her independent American ways weren't entirely "the thing." And the most disapproving of all was insufferable, ... (Goodreads)
Sense and Sensibility
by Jane Austen
The contrasting fortunes of two sisters, and the love and heartbreak that ensue.
Henry Dashwood, his second wife, and their three daughters live for many years with Henry's wealthy bachelor uncle at Norland Park, a large country estate in Sussex. That uncle decides, in late life, ... (Wikipedia)
A Stranger in the House
by Shari Lapena
A woman discovers her husband's dark secrets, leading to a treacherous journey of suspense and terror.
In this neighborhood, danger lies close to home. A domestic thriller packed full of secrets, and a twisty story that never stops—from the bestselling author of The Couple Next Door He looks at her, ... (Goodreads)
The Yellow Wallpaper and Other Stories
by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
A collection of short stories exploring the struggles of women in a patriarchal society.
Best known for the 1892 title story of this collection, a harrowing tale of a woman's descent into madness, Charlotte Perkins Gilman wrote more than 200 other short stories. Seven of her finest are ... (Goodreads)
The Other Boleyn Girl
by Philippa Gregory
A historical fiction recounting the rivalry between two sisters vying for the love of King Henry VIII.
In 1521 England, Queen Catherine of Aragon's failure to provide King Henry VIII a male heir has strained their marriage. Thomas Boleyn and his brother-in-law Thomas Howard, the Duke of Norfolk, plan ... (Wikipedia)
The Pilot's Wife
by Anita Shreve
A woman's journey of overcoming personal tragedy to find strength and courage.
The novel is about Kathryn Lyons, whose husband, Jack Lyons, dies in a plane crash over the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Malin Head , Ireland. As she and her daughter Mattie try to cope with this ... (Wikipedia)
The Boleyn Inheritance
by Philippa Gregory
Courtly intrigue during the reign of Henry VIII, full of danger, secrets and betrayal.
The book begins in 1539, after the death of King Henry VIII's third wife, Jane Seymour . Henry is looking for a new wife and chooses Anne of Cleves , daughter of John III, Duke of Cleves , whom he ... (Wikipedia)
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
by Taylor Jenkins Reid
A reclusive Hollywood star reveals her secrets to a young journalist.
Monique Grant is a 35 year old struggling writer living in New York City. Dealing with her professional career going nowhere and her husband leaving her, Monique is at an all time low. Having worked ... (Wikipedia)
Mansfield Park
by Jane Austen
Social satire exploring morality and class in 19th century England.
Fanny Price, at age ten, is sent from her impoverished home in Portsmouth to live as one of the family at Mansfield Park, the Northamptonshire country estate of her uncle, Sir Thomas Bertram. There ... (Wikipedia)
The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God
by Timothy J. Keller
Exploring the complexities of marriage, offering wisdom and insight on the purpose of marriage.
Renowned pastor of New York’s Redeemer Presbyterian Church and author of The Songs of Jesus , Timothy Keller with his wife of 36 years, delivers The Meaning of Marriage , an extraordinarily ... (Goodreads)
Honeymoon
by James Patterson
A young couple's honeymoon takes a sinister turn when secrets from their past come to light.
This book has two plots. The primary plot concerns a serial killer who targets newlyweds on their honeymoons. FBI agent John O'Hara (who was central to the first book of this series) works this case, ... (Wikipedia)
Good Wives
by Louisa May Alcott
Four young women navigate the expectations of womanhood in 19th century America.
NOTE: Little Women is sometimes published in two volumes, entitled Little Women and Good Wives. This is essentially the second part of Little Women. Amy looked relieved, but naughty Jo took her at ... (Goodreads)
No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II
by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Examines the lives of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt during WWII and their impact on the nation.
Winner of the Pulitzer for History, No Ordinary Time is a chronicle of one of the most vibrant & revolutionary periods in US history. With an extraordinary collection of details, Goodwin weaves ... (Goodreads)
Behind Her Eyes
by Sarah Pinborough
Psychological suspense novel following a woman's tangled web of secrets, lies and relationships.
Why is everyone talking about the ending of Sarah Pinborough's, Behind Her Eyes?, Louise is a single mom, a secretary, stuck in a modern-day rut. On a rare night out, she meets a man in a bar and ... (Goodreads)
The Painted Veil
by W. Somerset Maugham
A married couple's journey to uncover the truth of their relationship amidst a deadly epidemic.
Maugham uses a third-person-limited point of view in this story, where Kitty Garstin is the focal character . Garstin, a pretty upper-middle class debutante, squanders her early youth amusing herself ... (Wikipedia)
Romancing Mister Bridgerton
by Julia Quinn
A forbidden romance between a wealthy gentleman and a lower-class woman in Regency England.
,, From, New York Times, bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the fourth novel in the beloved Regency-set world of her charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shonda Rhimes for ... (Barnes & Noble)
An Offer From a Gentleman
by Julia Quinn
A story of two star-crossed lovers, struggling against the odds to be together.
Will she accept his offer before the clock strikes midnight? Sophie Beckett never dreamed she'd be able to sneak into Lady Bridgerton's famed masquerade ball—or that "Prince Charming" would be ... (Goodreads)
The Duke and I
by Julia Quinn
A tale of forbidden love and unexpected romance between a duke and an ordinary woman.
A #1 New York Times bestseller From, New York Times, bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the first novel in the beloved Regency-set world of her charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series ... (Barnes & Noble)
Loving Frank
by Nancy Horan
A romantic story of love and tragedy, as a woman risks everything for her forbidden passion.
The book opens to notes written by Mamah Borthwick, reminiscing on her life and expressing her longing to tell her views of what happened. The story begins with an account of Mamah’s attendance, with ... (Wikipedia)
A Reliable Wife
by Robert Goolrick
A dark tale of deception, secrecy and manipulation between two strangers in rural Wisconsin.
Rural Wisconsin, 1909. In the bitter cold, Ralph Truitt, a successful businessman, stands alone on a train platform waiting for the woman who answered his newspaper advertisement for "a reliable ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Paris Wife
by Paula McLain
A woman's journey of self-discovery, navigating the complexities of a passionate and tumultuous relationship.
The Paris Wife focuses on the romance, marriage and divorce of Ernest Hemingway and his first wife Hadley Richardson, who met when Hemingway was 20 years old, and Richardson 28. They marry and move ... (Wikipedia)
The Bridges of Madison County
by Robert James Waller
An unexpected and passionate love affair between a married woman and a traveling photographer.
The story of Robert Kincaid, the photographer and free spirit searching for the covered bridges of Madison County, and Francesca Johnson, the farm wife waiting for the fulfillment of a girlhood ... (Goodreads)
It's in His Kiss
by Julia Quinn
A young widow discovers the power of love and takes a chance on a new romance.
IF IT'S IN HIS HEART... IT'S IN HIS KISS MEET OUR HERO... Gareth St. Clair is in a bind. His father, who detests him, is determined to beggar the St. Clair estates and ruin his inheritance. Gareth's ... (Goodreads)
Gerald's Game
by Stephen King
An innocent game between a married couple turns into a fight for survival.
Jessie Burlingame and her husband Gerald, a successful and aggressive lawyer, travel to their secluded lakehouse in western Maine for an unplanned romantic getaway. The titular "game" involves ... (Wikipedia)
When I'm Gone
by Emily Bleeker
A woman discovers the secrets of her late husband, leading to a journey of self-discovery.
An Amazon Charts and, Wall Street Journal, bestseller. Dear Luke,First let me say—I love you…I didn’t want to leave you… Luke Richardson has returned home after burying Natalie, his beloved wife of ... (Barnes & Noble)
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
by Edward Albee
A darkly comedic exploration of a troubled couple's tumultuous marriage.
George and Martha engage in dangerous emotional games. George is an associate professor of history and Martha is the daughter of the president of the college where George teaches. After they return ... (Wikipedia)
Brideshead Revisited
by Evelyn Waugh
A nostalgic reflection on a wealthy family and the enduring power of love.
The novel is divided into three parts, framed by a prologue and epilogue. The prologue takes place during the final years of the Second World War . Charles Ryder and his battalion are sent to a ... (Wikipedia)
The Marriage Plot
by Jeffrey Eugenides
A young woman's exploration of love, life, and her place in the world.
It's the early 1980s - the country is in a deep recession, and life after college is harder than ever. In the cafés on College Hill, the wised-up kids are inhaling Derrida and listening to the ... (Goodreads)
When He Was Wicked
by Julia Quinn
A tale of forbidden love between a duke and a governess, testing societal conventions.
Everything was so much simpler... when he was wicked. In every life there is a turning point. A moment so tremendous, so sharp and breathtaking, that one knows one's life will never be the same. For ... (Goodreads)
The Power of a Praying Wife
by Stormie Omartian
A guide to spiritual growth and strength for Christian wives through the power of prayer.
Stormie Omartian's bestselling The Power of a Praying series (more than 23 million copies sold) is rereleased with fresh new covers and new material to reach a still-growing market of readers eager ... (Goodreads)
What Alice Forgot
by Liane Moriarty
A woman wakes up with amnesia and must reconstruct her life, rediscovering truths hidden in her past.
FROM THE #1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF, THE HUSBAND'S SECRET, AND, BIG LITTLE LIES,. A “cheerfully engaging”(,Kirkus Reviews,) novel for anyone who’s ever asked herself, “How did I get ... (Barnes & Noble)
Wedding Night
by Sophie Kinsella
A romantic comedy about a newly married couple struggling to master the dynamics of a relationship.
Lottie just knows that her boyfriend is going to propose, but then his big question involves a trip abroad — not a trip down the aisle. Completely crushed, Lottie reconnects with an old flame, and ... (Goodreads)
Dept. of Speculation
by Jenny Offill
A woman's exploration of relationships, marriage, and motherhood amidst personal and familial struggles.
Dept. of Speculation is a portrait of a marriage. It is also a beguiling rumination on the mysteries of intimacy, trust, faith, knowledge, and the condition of universal shipwreck that unites us all. ... (Goodreads)
2 States: The Story of My Marriage
by Chetan Bhagat
A romantic comedy about two people from different cultural backgrounds who must overcome family opposition to be together.
2 States: The Story of My Marriage is autobiographical with only names changed. The story is about a couple Krish and Ananya, who hail from two different states of India, Punjab and Tamil Nadu , ... (Wikipedia)
Fates and Furies
by Lauren Groff
A tale of the secrets and passions of a marriage, exploring the depths of private lives.
Every story has two sides. Every relationship has two perspectives. And sometimes, it turns out, the key to a great marriage is not its truths but its secrets. At the core of this rich, expansive, ... (Goodreads)
The Husband's Secret
by Liane Moriarty
A woman's life unravels when she discovers her husband's long-kept secret.
At the heart of, The Husband’s Secret, is a letter that’s not meant to be read,My darling Cecilia, if you’re reading this, then I’ve died..., Imagine that your husband wrote you a letter, to be ... (Goodreads)
Romancing the Duke
by Tessa Dare
A woman, determined to save her family's estate, unexpectedly falls in love with a duke.
As the daughter of a famed author, Isolde Ophelia Goodnight grew up on tales of brave knights and fair maidens. She never doubted romance would be in her future, too. The storybooks offered endless ... (Barnes & Noble)
Lisey's Story
by Stephen King
A woman's journey to confront her past and unravel the secrets of her husband's death.
Lisey's Story is the story of Lisey Landon, the widow of a famous and wildly successful novelist, Scott Landon. The book tells two stories—Lisey's story in the present, and the story of her dead ... (Wikipedia)
The Gift of the Magi
by O. Henry
A young couple's story of love and sacrifice as they give up their most prized possessions for one another.
On Christmas Eve , Della Young discovers that she has only $1.87 to buy a present for her husband Jim. She visits the nearby shop of a hairdresser, Madame Sofronie, who buys Della's long hair for ... (Wikipedia)
The Rosie Effect
by Graeme Simsion
A professor's unexpected journey of self-discovery, learning to embrace change.
Don Tillman and Rosie Jarman are back. The Wife Project is complete, and Don and Rosie are happily married and living in New York. But they're about to face a new challenge because - surprise - Rosie ... (Goodreads)
On Chesil Beach
by Ian McEwan
A young couple's journey through a difficult, yet passionate, wedding night.
In July 1962, Edward Mayhew, a graduate student of history, and Florence Ponting, a violinist of a string quartet, have just been married and are spending their honeymoon in a small hotel on the ... (Wikipedia)
Whitney, My Love
by Judith McNaught
A sweeping romance of two lovers from opposite sides of society, struggling against impossible odds.
Fresh from her triumphs in Paris society, Whitney Stone returns to England determined to win the heart of her childhood love. However, in order to save himself from ruin, her father has come to an ... (Goodreads)
Sing You Home
by Jodi Picoult
A couple's story of a longing for a child, and the legal issues that arise when they attempt to conceive.
Zoe Baxter, a music therapist , and her husband, Max Baxter, have tried for a decade to have children, but it is revealed that they cannot have children because of fertility issues . Zoe has ... (Wikipedia)
The Couple Next Door
by Shari Lapena
A suspenseful tale of a missing child, revealing the secrets and lies of the seemingly perfect neighbours.
AN INSTANT, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER,Shari Lapena’s new thriller,, AN UNWANTED GUEST, is available now!,“,The twists come as fast [as] you can turn the pages.,”, ,—,People,“,Provocative and ... (Barnes & Noble)
One Good Earl Deserves a Lover
by Sarah MacLean
A fiercely independent woman and a daring earl must overcome the odds to find true love.
The second in the incredible new Rules of Scoundrels series from, New York Times, bestselling author Sarah MacLean. Lady Philippa Marbury is odd. The bespectacled, brilliant fourth daughter of the ... (Goodreads)
Landline
by Rainbow Rowell
A woman reconnects with her husband through a magical phone line, revisiting their pasts and reevaluating their present.
In 2013 Georgie McCool, a 37-year-old sitcom writer, tells her husband Neal she will not be able to spend Christmas with his mother in Omaha, Nebraska , as she and her writing partner, Seth, have ... (Wikipedia)
Love in the Afternoon
by Lisa Kleypas
A young woman struggling to reconcile her ambitions with the conventions of society finds solace and passion in an unexpected romance.
Love in the Afternoon, continues the Hathaways series by Victorian romance author Lisa Kleypas., As a lover of animals and nature, Beatrix Hathaway has always been more comfortable outdoors than in ... (Barnes & Noble)
Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald
by Therese Anne Fowler
A reimagining of the life of the iconic Jazz Age socialite and her tempestuous marriage with F. Scott Fitzgerald.
A dazzling novel that captures all of the romance, glamour, and tragedy of the first flapper, Zelda Fitzgerald. When beautiful, reckless Southern belle Zelda Sayre meets F. Scott Fitzgerald at a ... (Goodreads)
Behind Closed Doors
by B.A. Paris
Psychological thriller about a seemingly perfect marriage hiding a sinister secret.
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLING DEBUT PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER YOU CAN'T MISS! The perfect marriage? Or the perfect lie? “A hair-raising debut, both unsettling and addictive...A ... (Barnes & Noble)
Anne's House of Dreams
by L.M. Montgomery
A young couple's journey to build a life together, overcoming obstacles and finding joy.
The book begins with Anne and Gilbert's wedding, which takes place in the Green Gables orchard. After the wedding, they move to their first home together, which Anne calls their "house of dreams". ... (Wikipedia)
Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage
by Elizabeth Gilbert
A candid exploration of marriage, examining its ups and downs with a humorous and skeptical eye.
At the end of her bestselling memoir Eat, Pray, Love , Elizabeth Gilbert fell in love with Felipe, a Brazilian-born man of Australian citizenship who'd been living in Indonesia when they met. ... (Goodreads)
Perfect Match
by Jodi Picoult
A young woman's struggle to reconcile her religious beliefs with her own moral convictions.
The story begins with a prologue, in which an unnamed female character enters a courtroom and inexplicably shoots and kills the defendant after shooting him four times as he approaches his defense ... (Wikipedia)
For Women Only: What You Need to Know About the Inner Lives of Men
by Shaunti Feldhahn
A study of the inner emotional lives of men, providing insight into how they think and feel.
Discover the Truth He Wants You to Know... The man in your life carries important feelings so deep inside he barely knows they’re there, much less how to talk about them. Yet your man genuinely wants ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Magnolia Story
by Chip Gaines
The inspiring true story of Chip and Joanna Gaines, their journey in home renovation, and the faith that sustains their marriage.
A National Bestseller - New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Publisher's Weekly. Now available in paperback with a new chapter. Fall in love with Chip and Joanna Gaines, as you read their ... (Barnes & Noble)
Something Blue
by Emily Giffin
A woman navigates the intricacies of marriage, friendships, and career choices.
Darcy Rhone has always been able to rely on a few things: her beauty and charm. Her fiancé Dex. Her lifelong best friend Rachel. She never needed anything else. Or so she thinks until Dex calls of ... (Barnes & Noble)
Love the One You're With
by Emily Giffin
A woman's journey of self-reflection and realization that leads to a life-changing decision.
How do you know if you've found, the one,? Can you really love the one you're with when you can't forget, the one who got away,? Emily Giffin, author of the, New York Times, bestselling novels, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Because of Miss Bridgerton
by Julia Quinn
Two headstrong people in Regency-era England fall in love despite their differences.
Sometimes you find love in the most unexpected of places... This is not one of those times. Everyone expects Billie Bridgerton to marry one of the Rokesby brothers. The two families have been ... (Goodreads)
On the Way to the Wedding
by Julia Quinn
A love story of two people in a whirlwind romance, exploring the depths of their relationship.
The hero of the novel is Gregory Bridgerton, the youngest male and last unmarried sibling in the Bridgerton family. After catching a glimpse of the "breathtakingly perfect curve of her neck" at a ... (Wikipedia)
To Sir Phillip, With Love
by Julia Quinn
A romantic coming-of-age story of a woman finding love and independence in the Regency era.
Sir Phillip knew from his correspondence with his dead wife's distant cousin that Eloise Bridgerton was a spinster, and so he'd proposed, figuring that she'd be homely and unassuming, and more than a ... (Goodreads)
The Aviator's Wife
by Melanie Benjamin
A woman's emotional journey of growth and self-discovery, learning to stand on her own.
In the spirit of, Loving Frank, and, The Paris Wife, acclaimed novelist Melanie Benjamin pulls back the curtain on the marriage of one of America’s most extraordinary couples: Charles Lindbergh and ... (Goodreads)
Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man: What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, and Commitment
by Steve Harvey
A guide to understanding men and their needs in relationships.
“Harvey offers surprising insights into the male mentality and gives women strategies for taming that unruly beast.” — Philadelphia Inquirer “Women should listen to Steve Harvey when it comes to what ... (Goodreads)
Dom Casmurro
by Machado de Assis
A man's descent into paranoia and suspicion after his wife's suspected infidelity.
Dom Casmurro é a alcunha de Bento Santiago, que, velho e só, desvela as suas memórias. Uma promessa da mãe, traça-lhe o destino como padre, mas Bento Santiago apaixonado, abandona o seminário. Estuda ... (Goodreads)
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
by Anne Brontë
An exploration of 19th-century gender roles, revealing a woman's struggle for independence.
The novel is divided into three volumes. Part One (Chapters 1 to 15): Gilbert Markham narrates how a mysterious widow, Mrs Helen Graham, arrives at Wildfell Hall, a nearby mansion. A source of ... (Wikipedia)
Vision in White
by Nora Roberts
Four friends come together to celebrate a wedding, finding love, friendship and self-discovery.
The novel follows the relationship of photographer Mackensie "Mac" Elliot and English teacher [,discuss,] Carter Maguire. Mac and her childhood friends Parker, Emma, and Laurel are the founders of ... (Wikipedia)
The Stolen Marriage
by Diane Chamberlain
A small-town woman faces societal pressure to make a difficult choice between family and her own dreams.
Steeped in history and filled with heart-wrenching twists,, The Stolen Marriage, is an emotionally captivating novel of secrets, betrayals, prejudice, and forgiveness. It showcases Diane Chamberlain ... (Barnes & Noble)
Love Warrior
by Glennon Doyle Melton
A woman's story of overcoming past traumas to live an empowered life of love and redemption.
#1, New York Times, Bestseller Oprah's Book Club 2016 Selection A memoir of marriage and self-discovery by bestselling author Glennon Doyle Melton, Love Warrior is a gorgeous and inspiring account of ... (Goodreads)
Tempt Me at Twilight
by Lisa Kleypas
A regency romance about a Lady and a Lord who must overcome their pride and prejudices in order to find each other.
He was everything she'd sworn to avoid., Poppy Hathaway loves her unconventional family, though she longs for normalcy. Then fate leads to a meeting with Harry Rutledge, an enigmatic hotel owner and ... (Goodreads)
Sam's Letters to Jennifer
by James Patterson
A woman discovers a box of letters from her deceased husband, revealing his secret life.
Jennifer, who is still mourning the death of her husband, is rushed to her grandmother's side when she goes into a coma. Jennifer makes the shocking discovery while there of a packet of letters ... (Wikipedia)
American Wife
by Curtis Sittenfeld
A woman's story of her life as a wife, mother and political spouse.
On what might become one of the most significant days in her husband’s presidency, Alice Blackwell considers the strange and unlikely path that has led her to the White House–and the repercussions of ... (Goodreads)
Little Earthquakes
by Jennifer Weiner
A group of friends navigating motherhood, friendships, and life's daily challenges.
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A woman's journey of self-discovery as she navigates difficult choices and the consequences of her actions.
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Historical novel about the tumultuous reign of King Henry VIII, told from the perspective of his sixth wife, Kateryn Parr.
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A tense psychological thriller, exploring the complexities of a marriage on the brink of collapse.
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Stay with Me
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A sweeping tale of love, betrayal, and the power of family, set in Nigeria.
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A marriage of convenience between two unlikely partners leads to unexpected romance.
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