It’s pretty hard to stay away from her when she moves in right next door…I’m the jokester of the group. I always have that one-liner that lightens the mood, even in the darkest of moments. It's just who I am. I lost my wife eleven years ago when I was on my first deployment, so now I'm just trying to keep things light.And because of that, I refuse to put my heart out there again while I’m a Marine. It’s not worth the risk. So when a beautiful single mom mov...

People dream of being stranded in paradise… until it happens for real.You know those dumb quizzes on social media that tell you to pick the one person you wouldn’t mind being stuck on a deserted island with? Well, a few months ago, I would have said Kate. I thought she was the one. Until she ghosted me.Now she’s back and wants to make amends. She had a reason for what she did, even if it hurt, so against my better judgment I invited her to go fishing on my ...

I thought she was brave for going on her honeymoon alone. I just didn’t think I’d wind up joining her.I've been known to jump headfirst into adventure without thinking about the consequences, but pretending to be married? That was never on my thrill-seeking to-do list.It's not Molly's fault her ex left her high and dry, but his loss is my gain. If she needs a fake husband for the honeymoon of a lifetime, count me in.Fancy dinners? Excursions? A roma...

Biggest mistake I’ve ever made? Kissing my best friend.I’ve never been a relationship guy. Sure, I have Ellie—my best friend since middle school who’s been by my side through the good and the very bad—but with girls who aren’t Ellie? One date is enough.Then when I get back from boot camp, one kiss changes everything. But also, nothing’s changed. Ellie still wants to settle down with a picket fence and kids, and she knows I don’t.And now there’s heat...

I love her. I always have. But is telling her the truth worth ruining our friendship?I met Ana on the playground when we were kids. She kicked me down the slide because I was scared and took too long. I fell in love with her on the spot. No matter which way life pulled us, we stayed in contact as best friends do. That’s our first problem. Best friends. Purely platonic.Our second problem has been the only thing keeping me from doing something stupid like tel...

Her fairytale ending turns into a disaster. Can her brother’s best friend convince her that she was chasing the wrong happily ever after?Everly Cooper had it all. A successful fiancé, a dream home being built, and the life she always wanted away from the spotlight.And then it all crashed and burned… publicly, and her brother’s best friend, Blake, was all too eager to race to her rescue.Blake Lawson left the world of professional football for the sma...

This kind of love deserves a second chance.MattI didn’t mean to come back like this. A bullet in my arm, a chip on my shoulder, and violent nightmares that transport me back to Afghanistan. My wife Olivia wants to help, but no one should see me like this. She needs to move on and forget about the man she married … He died in that desert half a world away. I’m nothing more than his shell.But now I’m trapped with her on a couples’ trip, and I’m findin...

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Are you one of those people who are always distracted or unable to work effectively?Or maybe, you’re the multitasking type? Do you need to get your focus into check, to make sure you are as successful as you can be?If so, keep reading!Today, it is easier than ever before to become distracted. We have work to do. We get emails in our pockets when we are home with family. We have access to the entirety of the...

Do you struggle with your emotions?Do you find that keeping your emotions stable and regular becomes a problem for you on a regular basis? Have you been searching for the mechanisms to get in control, but nothing seems to fit right, or stick?If so, then keep reading…The truth is, this is more common than you think: We all face emotional problems from time to time.The good news is, balance is achievable...

Are you looking to better yourself?Have you ever wondered whether your habits are good, or bad – and how you can distinguish between the two? Do you know what a set of good habits can really bring you? Have you ever wondered the best ways to turn bad habits around?If any of this sounds like you, keep reading!Humans are creatures of habit. Whether your habits are good or bad, are entirely dependent on you. Bad habits...

Do you get caught up in your own thoughts?Do you find yourself stuck going through the same negative thought patterns, over and over again? Do you find It hard to keep these thoughts at bay, because your mind is too busy reeling during the day to keep up with it?If so, you are not alone – but you don’t have to live like that forever!If you’re ready to defeat your negative thinking, then keep reading!We all have ...