Where Was Daddy When You Needed Him? The absence of fathers is an epidemic plaguing our society, affecting families from every corner of our world and from all walks of life. Whether our fathers left us entirely during our childhood or were physically present but emotionally distant, those who missed out on an affirming, intimate father-love continue to experience the devastating consequences of that loss. • Are you angry at the world and don’t know why? • Do you inadvertently sabotage relationships or smother those closest to you? • Do you rarely take risks or step out on faith? • Is there an undercurrent of anxiety in most tasks you perform? • Do you struggle to connect with God? • Do you have little or no self-confidence–or minimal self-worth? For women who answer yes to these questions, the common denominator is often an absent father. Far too many daughters have been stripped of a healthy relationship with their earthly dad. But real healing is within your reach. Discover how the absence of your father has impacted your entire life–your attitude, your actions, your beliefs, your decisions, and your identity–and learn how you can stop resulting negative behaviors, beak free, and experience a confidence-building, empowering love that will heal your hurts and fulfill your deepest longings.

Far from being disposable, as some contemporary voices would have us believe, fathers play a crucial role in the lives of their children. When denied meaningful contact with their fathers, either physically or emotionally, a gaping hole or "father hunger" emerges in the child's psyche, from what it experiences as desertion. If left unfulfilled, this father hunger triggers pronounced psychological patterns consigning that child to personal and professional dead-ends as an adult. Father hunger manifests itself in many forms such as workaholic, substance abuse, chronic depression, sexual promiscuity, violent behavior, food addiction, and an inability to sustain intimate relationships. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Beth Erickson helps readers and therapists identify and pinpoint the causes of father hunger and explore the spiritual crises that unresolved losses such as this generate. Provocative exercises present strategies for resolving these losses and escaping the cycle of anguish. Longing for Dad is a roadmap to a pace of comfort and hope for anyone suffering from physical or emotional father loss and will help new fathers provide their children with a strong foundation for a healthy, well-balanced adulthood.

Dive into the thrilling story where love, mathematics, and danger collide! Andy, an FBI agent, falls in love with a unique and endearing applied math major, only to find their romantic bliss shattered when the bratva kidnaps her. Embark on an exhilarating journey as Andy risks everything to save his true love from the deadly grip of organized crime. Get lost in this riveting romantic suspense story that will have your heart pounding and your mind racing until the very last page.

Life is meant to be lived, and I’ll be damned if I live it with regret. I prefer to thrive on the chaotic energy that thrums through my veins. The pure adrenaline rush I get when things excite me. And what excites me now is my new boss, Devlin. His obsession with me is clear from the moment we meet, and I can feel his eyes on me all the time. I hope he’s ready for me, because I’m about to give him one hell of a ride. Buckle up, Dev. You’ve met your match. ** Dark Longing is the second book in the standalone Dark Series. It follows Shelby and Devlin as they “watch” one another obsessively. It contains BDSM, stalking, and high heat. **

Left behind with an alcoholic father and a grandmother with undiagnosed dementia, a sickening, incurable loneliness was sealed into Bridgets spirit, and she felt certain the emptiness was forever. Being accepted and loved can feel unattainable, impossible to find. Do you have a longing to belong that cannot be filled no matter where you search? Are you a victim of the grand lie that you are all alone? No matter the reason you are feeling alone, Bridgets story will impart immense hope into your spirit. After being relentlessly and patiently pursued by a mysterious God she spent much of her life avoiding, Bridget heard the soul-soothing truth she shares on these pages: the longing for belonging can only be filled when you know the one you belong to. In this lighthearted, thought-provoking account, the reader will come to know what God is saying to each of us: I was there then. I am here now.

There is nothing romantic about the war, only pain of separation and losing someone you hold close to your heart. They have been married for years, but Jim Fisher and his wife, Jen, are blessed with the kind of love that only grows stronger with time. Their perfect life, however, is punctuated by periods of dread whenever Jim flies to the most dangerous places in the Middle East to resume his military duties. Smack dab in the middle of war in Iraq, Major Jim Fisher bravely faces the hostile threat posed by the terrorist while Jen is in a different kind of battle faced by every military wife back in the United States. Both hold on to the promise that they will soon be together and things will be as if Jim has never left. When an unforeseen tragedy occurs and causes Jim to disappear, Jen finds herself clinging on to the last shred of hope that Jim is alive and remembers that, somewhere back home, she will always be waiting and longing for her love to return. --Page 4 of cover.

Living, Loving and Longing is a collection of short stories that explore love and life in modern India recounted in the old fashioned way. The stories bring out the euphoria of newfound love as also the yearning of those who have loved and lost. The protagonists range from the innocent child in kindergarten to the fanciful collegiate, a house-wife, a single working woman and even an elderly grandfather who cannot forget his first love. The book has something for everyone and each story will touch your heart with its emotional connect. The reader is lulled into believing that they are reading about themselves or somebody very close to them, and then, in her own unmistakable style Kala Devi weaves a twist in the tale - that stay with them, long after they have turned the page.

This anthology"DAD-THE INVINSIBLE PILLAR", is a collection of inked emotions in Tamil and English, by our team of blissful writing stars! Dad. Yeah! The first love for every girl. Dad, the selfless soul, who sacrifices the whole world for us. He works hard for our better tomorrow. This book makes the readers feel the zeal of Dad!. He fixes every issue and he thinks about us in every tissue. His sweat, is the accelerator to move forward in our life. His care, his love, his support, his attention for us, everything is to be remembered for eternity. To connect with your hearts, we have brought an exclusive collection of write-ups, that can make your heart lingers in the thoughts of your dad's true love and his sacrifice in reality. These words will surely trench you in the tears of love, with an elegant smile in your face! ,This isn't just a book, but the crown we present to our real heroes. This book has been compiled by MS R.Narmatha & MS K.Rushmiya Kanmani, This book is first compilation for them which remains special.

His wounded heart can’t risk more pain--but she needs him…can he help her, then let her go? Hunter Claremont has been through enough heartache and disappointment where love is concerned. He's focused now on his new job as a fireman in Sunset Bay and raising his young daughter, helping her overcome the tragedy of losing her mother. They've found a place to start over in the small coastal town among it’s caring and sometimes eccentric folks. And they've found friends in the Sinclairs, the family his sister has married into, with strong family ties and big hearts who have welcomed him and his sweet daughter with open arms. His only problem...he keeps thinking about Cassie Sinclair and he can't seem to get the world class photographer off his mind. Cassie Sinclair has no plans to marry. She loves her career, capturing some of the most sought-after photos, in the most unusual and sometimes dangerous poses around the world. When a photo shoot of a wedding couple on the side of a mountain goes wrong, she comes home, shaken from the experience and struggling with the uncertainties that now plague her. She finds an understanding shoulder and comfort in the strong, handsome fireman and father. Hunter has been through tragedy and she admires him--but when her heart gets involved her world is turned even more upside down. Can a small-town fireman and a woman with wanderlust in her veins find a happy ending? Topics: Cowboy romance, rodeo, clean and wholesome romance, western romance, sweet romance, contemporary romance, military romance, series, romantic suspense series, mystery, romance, funny romance, modern romance, urban romance, Texas, Texas cowboys, Texas romance, beach reads, wealthy, USA today, USA today bestseller, horses in romance, small town romance, smart romance, mystery, dogs in romance, lighthearted romance, hot romance, debra clopton, debra clopton romance, proposal, proposal romance, engagement, engagement romance, new york times bestseller romance, NYT romance, new york times romance, sexy, heartwarming, heart-warming, family, love, love books, kissing books, emotional journey, contemporary, contemporary romance, romance series, long series, long romance series, army, army series, former military, cop, police officer, policeman, cop romance, wealthy hero, rancher, firefighter, fireman, fireman romance, sassy, strong heroine, captivating romance, sparks, loyalty, swoon, contemporary, Medical examiner, Doctor, best friend, friends to lovers, girl next door, Perfect for readers who love Samantha Chase, Debbie Macomber, Melody Grace, Annie Rains, Carolyn Brown, Bella Andre, Lucy Kevin, Pamela Kelley, Pamela M. Kelley, Kay Correll, Susan Mallery, Jill Sanders, Hope Ramsay, Jean Oram, Becky Wade, Denise Hunter, Chris Keniston, Linda Lael Miller, Jennifer Ryan, Maisey Yates, A. J. Pine, C. J. Carmical, Lori Wilde, Shanae Johnson, Callie J. Brooks, Cora Seton, Jennifer Ashely, Hallmark Movies, Hallmark Romance, Barbara Freethy, Bridesmaid Series, Beach reads, happily-ever-after, sexy heroes in clean and wholesome books, books under $4.00

*Shelf Unbound 2018 Notable Indie Award.* “Every story has more than one side, like a crystal that captures and reflects different colors of light. Do not take for granted what you think you know, for until you hold the entire jewel in your palm, the temptation is to fall prey to illusion and deception.” This is a story of the Dark Ones… Inanna: the vampire warrior Known as the Angel of Death among her kind, she has lived millennia alone, one of the remaining True Bloods in existence, unconsciously longing for the one male she could never have. Gabriel: the forbidden human His soul recognizes hers from the first encounter. With the first touch, he is awakened. Though he does not know it, he has been searching for her across the ages. But even as they are finally reunited, their love faces seemingly impossible odds. Will history repeat itself or will they break all the rules and chart a new course together?