" It takes both courage and a very clear head for a Catholic theologian to take on any issue regarding sexuality today. Ron Rolheiser succeeds here in a very positive, honest, and helpful way! His approach is brilliantly not sin-centered but value-centered. Bravo!" — Richard Rohr, O.F.M.Celibacy isn't for everyone, but Chastity is!With infinite wisdom and compassion, Ron Rolheiser gives us a fresh understanding of chastity, not based...

Sensitive and heartwarming, Mr. Nicholas is a magical Christmas story in which lives and hearts are changed by a small boy and the power of his relentless love.Every town has its secrets. When it becomes known that Mr. Nicholas, the eccentric owner of the local hardware store, is somehow involved with reindeer, toys, and children, the town becomes more and more suspicious that this man is more than just a clerk on Main Street.JB, a clever...

Melina gave me her body and ran away. She can run, but she can't hide.I needed to lose myself in a woman. It was just supposed to be one night. She gave more than either of us bargained for. I claimed her innocence, and she disappeared.She has no idea the lengths I will go to find her. I won't allow her to get away again. I'll track her down. Nothing will keep me from her. I don't care what I must do.Even if I have to declare war to keep her, Melina...

I'll cheat death to claim her. She belongs to me.I owe everything to Emilia's father. I'd do anything for the man. When he asked me to marry his daughter, I thought he was insane. I was only going to protect her. That was my job. Yet, one innocent kiss changed everything. Now, it's not about what her father wants. It's all about her.When enemies try to take her and the life we could have away, they will learn why they call me the devil. I'll show them no me...

Be enveloped in the gentle and tender embrace of a loving God who longs for a restored relationship with his children.What does confession mean?Why do I need forgiveness?How can I reconcile a broken relationship?Whoever thought that confession could be about God confessing his love for us? In confession we are reconnected to the voice of God in our soul who whispers -- Do not be afraid. I have rede...

Are you struggling with disappointment, uncertainty or doubt? Did you start out passionate about your faith, but feel like you've lost focus?If you've been worn down by the world's empty promises and relentless pressures, join Fr. Jeremiah Shryock, a monk who has become one of today's most engaging spiritual writers and speakers, as he invites you to rediscover the powerful simplicity of the Gospel. Through timely biblical teaching, relatable stories, and rich insig...

He's demanding, and he wants me—in his bed, obeying his every command.All my life, I wanted to be loved. Instead, I was ignored.My father gave me what I wanted so he could go back to ignoring me. Once I understood that, life became easier.When he arranged to marry me off to the son of his biggest ally, I didn't mind.Marco was the older brother of my best friend, and honestly, he made me burn.I wanted to belong to him. I wanted in his...

Freedom. Choice. That's all Ainsley yearned for in life. But when she learns her parents betrothed her to Prince Dashiell, she knows those are two things she will never attain. When Ainsley is sent to live in the Palace of Caelum, she is made painfully aware that she is out of her depth and forced to navigate this new world utterly alone.She quickly realizes that her sharp tongue, quick wit, and stubbornness will only get her so far. As she struggles with her hatred towards the Pri...

Jordan Ortiz decides he can no longer hide who he truly is. He's gay. He comes out to his family, then he comes out to everyone, and it goes well. Like, way better than he thought possible. But that's about where it ends. There aren't enough out gay kids at school for him to build a queer social life or even consider the possibility of dating. For now, he's happy to be the gay bestie for his BFF, Hannah.Benjamin Cooper is the captain of the football team and has known Jordan for al...

Jordan and Benjamin's love story has always been like a fairy tale.What they don't realize is that old fairy tales often have a bad ending.Freshly home from their first year of university, Jordan and Benjamin are looking forward to reconnecting with family and friends and growing even closer as a couple. But Jordan's parents are fighting like they've never fought before, their friends are moving forward in their relationships in ways that make Jordan doubt his own, and all ...

It began with a surprise kiss four years ago—and Jordan and Benjamin have been inseparable ever since. But as they progress from high school sweethearts into adults on the verge of graduation, their fairy tale romance doesn't feel quite so magical anymore. Busy schedules, new responsibilities, and the pressure of what comes next pulls them in different directions—and they both start to wonder if their relationship is at risk.But those worries are suddenly put on hold when Benjamin ...

The Handbook of Peer Tutoring is the authoritative resource on the emerging interdisciplinary field of peer tutoring in higher education. Addressing the multiple audiences of undergraduate tutors in advanced trainings, students immersing themselves in the research of learning and writing centers, professionals seeking to understand the history and current state of the field, and researchers specializing in peer-led learning, the book gathers in one volume the voices that define th...