The 5 Minute Marriage

Delphie Carteret is forced into a dangerous marriage of convenience in Joan Aiken’s stunning regency drama, The Five Minute Marriage. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton, the major romantic drama series from Netlix. Delphie has been disinherited from her family’s life of luxury and wealth, and as her mother's health and wits deteriorate she has no choice but to seek help from distant relatives. However when she arrives at the family’s grand house she discovers part of their fortune is rightfully hers, and the only way to obtain her inheritance is through a sham marriage to her cousin. Unknowingly Delphie has tangled herself in a web of family rivalry and deceit which goes back for generations. Other members of the family are not just in debt but in the Marshalsea - the debtors' prison described by Dickens. Forced to maintain the charade of her marriage, Delphie is finally drawn into a dramatic fight for her life, and a surprisingly romantic finale on the roof of the family mansion . . . Joan Aiken has woven together an enchanting plot of romance and rivalry that will grip readers till the very end. Fans of Georgette Heyer should definitely make this novel their next read.

Aaron Robinson is just your average, ordinary teenager trying to make it through his eighth grade year. But something happens to him that is far from ordinary. He has a nightmare in which something happens that seems very real to him. Aaron shakes it off as nothing but a dream, not knowing that it would change his life forever. As part of the year goes by, he falls for the girl of his dreams, Ann. The thing is though his former best friend has too. He tries to do everything in order to get her to like him for who he is, but it just doesn't seem like it's enough. Aaron wants so much more in his life, but something tragic happens that makes him realize that he should be thankful for the people and things in his life. One day sitting in class, Aaron finds out news that he just lost someone very close to him without warning. The news tears his world apart, and now his whole life seems like a nightmare that he can't wake up from. Feeling as if he has to fight for what he wants in life, Aaron decides to challenge his nemesis in a fight. But realizing that it would be her fault if either one of them was hurt, Ann pleads Aaron's former best friend to just leave it alone. Meanwhile, Aaron waits for everyone to show up when all of the sudden his nightmare becomes reality. He tries to run, but he cannot avoid what fate has in store for him. With his life on the line, will Aaron be able to overcome fate's plan or will things take a turn for the worse? Only time can tell in If Only Aaron Knew.

How to turn your marriage from potential divorce to delight in 90 minutes! Learn immediate solutions to any relationship challenge. Once and for all eliminate the stress of not knowing what to do.

"First comes marriage. Then comes love. Then things start to get really complicated. Desperate to help her ailing mother, Delphie Carteret agrees to a sham wedding ceremony to her cousin, Gareth. Her mother will be guaranteed annuity for life, and Gareth's obligation to marry before his sick uncle passes is fulfilled. The plan is perfect. But perfect plans usually go awry. Not only is the marriage ceremony valid, but Gareth's dying uncle makes a miraculous recovery. An imposter is threatening Delphie's identity and her life, and the whole family is on the brink of scandal. As Gareth and Delphie try to mastermind a way out of this mess, they begin to discover that what's between them may be surprisingly real." -- ECIP data view

Counselor Dr. Douglas Weiss developed this easy-to-follow plan for improving your marriage. By investing just ten minutes a day to focus on each other and do simple exercises, couples can enhance their marriages in ways they will benefit from for a lifetime!

Can 7 Minutes Make a Difference? If you're thinking the 7-minute solution to a happier marriage sounds far too simplistic, even a bit crazy, we dare you to read this book. It will revolutionize your marriage!

Got a minute? It seems like such a short amount of time. What can we do in a minute? According to the experiences of Bob and Cheryl Moeller, a minute spent with God and your spouse every day can change your marriage and your life.God's got a beautiful plan for your marriage. Have you discovered it? See what God has to say about your marriage by spending a minute each day with Marriage Minutes. Each devotional is centered around a particular subject related to marriage and a couple's walk with the Lord and contains a pertinent Scripture passage. The Moellers share the Bible's truth on many topics in your marriage, including: CommunicationSexualityHaving fun togetherHandling conflictWhether your marriage is in perfect health, just plodding along, or shipwrecked on the rocks, this book is for you. All of heaven is on the side of your marriage succeeding. Now is the time to start building and protecting the gift God gave you in your marriage. One minute can change a lifetime.

While observing trainers of exotic animals, journalist Amy Sutherland had an epiphany: What if she used their techniques with the human animals in her own life–specifically her dear husband, Scott? As Sutherland put training principles into action, she noticed that not only did her twelve-year-old marriage improve, but she herself became more optimistic and less judgmental. What started as a goofy experiment had such good results that Sutherland began using the training techniques with all the people in her life, including her mother, her friends, her students, even the clerk at the post office. Full of fun facts, fascinating insights, hilarious anecdotes, and practical tips, What Shamu Taught Me About Life, Love, and Marriage reveals the biggest lesson Sutherland learned: The only animal you can truly change is yourself.