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Loving Literature

© Michele KayD

This week there's a new feature making its debut in the Romance Suite: a semi-annual literature guide. Inspired by the gift guides, these special inclusions will appear approximately every three months. My Heart~2~Heart Bookstore is always "open" for browsing, but these articles will highlight even more of the elite titles of love, romance, and relationships. There will be a wide array of books to suit one and all: daters, lovers, married couples, or romantic singles. There will a broad spectrum of topics as well, touching on such issues as discovering intimacy, igniting romance, incorporating fun adventure into a relationship, working through problems, and educating and exploring the dimensions of love. Note: All books may be ordered directly and securely from the links to Amazon.com. Choose some for yourself, your honey, or better yet to share.

1. The Portable Romantic ~by Gregory J.P. Godek

Synopsis: "A great gift for friends and lovers, The Portable Romantic is a practical minicourse in love. Fans of America's #1 Romantic will welcome his 501 new and clever ideas, while newcomers will be delighted to discover Godek's world of romance."

2. His Needs, Her Needs ~by Willard F. Harley, Jr.

Synopsis: "Harley counseled thousands of married couples whose marriage was on the rocks. He discovered that there were certain basic needs that were not being met, but they are different for men and women. For example, some needs of women are: affection, conversation, financial support. Some needs of men are: sex, a good-looking spouse (in his eyes), recreational companionship, and domestic support. This book, combined with the book "The Five Love Languages" by Chapman, would make a great wedding gift."

3. Five Steps to Romantic Love: A Workbook for Readers of Love Busters and His Needs, Her Needs ~by Willard F. Harley, Jr.

Synopsis: "Dr. Harley provides a workbook to supplement his two bestsellers that provides couples with helpful questionnaires, personal inventories, and worksheets. With this guide, husbands and wives will identify marital problems, develop strategies to overcome "love busters," and nurture their new-found romance."

4. The 10 Second Kiss ~by Ellen Kreidman

Synopsis: "The "New York Times" bestselling author and television's premier relationships expert Ellen Kreidman, Ph.D. explains how to turn a ho-hum relationship into a lifelong romance. She offers listeners a magical formula for passion, pleasure and playfulness."

5. The 100 Best Ways to Stay Together ~by Ben White

Synopsis: "Are relationships that last a thing of the past? Between working like crazy, picking up the kids, watching the news, and surfing the Net, partners are challenged to find time for love. These short, whimsical tips--from the practical to the tongue-in-cheek to the very serious--are designed to help readers maintain the love they have, including "dance naked while you do dishes" and "don't cheat--period".

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