The following are books that Lori and I recommend. To make these books available to you, we’re a part of the Amazon.com Associates Program. As an associate, we choose the books, write the reviews, and then link you to their processing and service system (most books are shipped within 2-3 days!). We also offer some books directly from certain ministries, either because of availability or to get a better price. Please feel free to contact us with books you think we might like to make available. A small part of your purchase goes to help cover TMB’s operating costs.
BOOK CATEGORIES (click to jump down)
Sexual Intimacy
Growing Your Marriage
Prayer and Study
A Little Romance
Engaged / Newlywed
For Men
For Women
Dealing With Marriage Difficulties
Recovery From Abuse
Sexual Problems / Addictions
Scientific Materials
Other
Married Sex: A Christian Couple’s Guide to Reimagining Your Love Lifeby Gary Thomas and Debra K. Fileta An outstanding book that looks at sex from both Scriptures and science. The authors boldly proclaim that sex is for men AND WOMEN and then look at the various things that keep us from having the sex life God wants us to have. Hardcover Kindle |
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| Sheet Music Dr. Kevin Leman |
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| A Celebration of Sex Dr. Douglas E. Rosenau |
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Intimacy Ignited Dr. Joseph & Linda Dillow & Dr. Peter & Lorraine Pintus Intimacy Ignited is a verse-by-verse exploration of the book Song of Solomon designed to help couples build a passionate marriage. Eight week Bible study included. |
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Sex In Marriage is Not OK – It’s Amazing! Phyllis & Glenn Hill Sex in Marriage is Not OK is a frank, passionate, and often humorous book about married sexuality. Includes practical sexual advice, suggestions for teaching your children about sexuality, and more. |
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| The Five Love Languages Gary Chapman This book shares good insight into communicating and receiving love. Study guide included in book. |
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| Cracking the Communication Code Dr. Emerson Eggerichs Continues the Love and Respect theme with this new book about communication skills. Would make an excellent study book for couples. |
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The 5 Love Needs of Men and Women Dr. Gary & Barbara Rosberg The 5 Love Needs of Men & Women is an unusual book. The listed needs will surprise you and the sound wisdom of this book will benefit your marriage. |
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| Staying Close: Stopping the Natural Drift Toward Isolation in Marriage Dennis Rainey |
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| Building Your Mate’s Self-esteem Dennis & Barbara Rainey |
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| Personality Plus for Couples: Understanding Yourself and the One You Love Florence Littauer |
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| Loving Your Spouse Through Prayer Cheri Fuller |
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| The Power of a Praying® Husband Stormie Omartian |
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| The Power of a Praying® Wife Stormie Omartian |
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| The Song of Songs: A New Translation Ariel Bloch & Chana Boch) |
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| Moments Together for Couples Dennis and Barbara Rainey |
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| Simply Romantic Nights collected by Dennis & Barbara Rainey |
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| Getting Ready for Marriage Workbook Jerry D. Hardin & Dianne C. Sloan |
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Wild at Heart Expanded Edition: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s SoulJohn Elderedge
Wild at Heart is a work designed to help men recapture their masculinity. It deals with the wounds that keep a man from being everything God wants him to be. This is not really a marriage book, but it can have a profound effect on a man’s marriage.
This is also a must-read book for any woman who wants to better understand her husband or sons. |
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| Gentlemen Start Her Engine Steven Andrew Guerrero |
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| The Sexual Man Archibald D. Hart |
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| For Men Only: A Straightforward Guide to the Inner Lives of Women Shaunti Feldhahn |
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| The Sexually Confident Wife Shannon Ethridge |
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| Intimate Issues Linda Dillow & Lorraine Pintus |
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| Secrets of Eve Hart, Hart Weber, and Taylor |
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| Pillow Talk Karen Scalf Linamen) |
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| Making Sense Of The Men In Your Life What Makes Them Tick, What Ticks You Off, And How To Live In Harmony Dr. Kevin Leman |
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| For Women Only: What You Need to Know about the Inner Lives of Men Shaunti Feldham |
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DEALING WITH MARRIAGE DIFFICULTIES
| Boundaries in Marriage Henry Cloud & John Townsend Boundaries are the “property lines” that define and protect husbands and wives as individuals. Once they are in place, a good marriage can become better, and a less-than-satisfying one can even be saved. |
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| Loving Solutions Gary Chapman Loving Solutions shares practical insight into dealing with a difficult spouse (the irresponsible, workaholic, controlling, uncommunicative, verbally abusive, physically abusive, sexually abused, unfaithful, alcoholic, drug abusing, or depressed spouse). |
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| Hope For the Separated: Wounded Marriages Can Be Healed Gary Chapman |
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| Avoiding the Greener Grass Syndrome Nancy C. Anderson |
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| Surviving an Affair Dr. Willard F. Harley, Jr. and Dr. Jennifer Harley Chalmer |
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| Love Busters Dr.Willard F. Harley, Jr. |
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| The Total Money Makeover Dave Ramsey |
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| Understanding Shame Jonathan Daugherty |
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| Shattered Innocence Kelly Vates |
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| False Intimacy: Understanding the Struggle of Sexual Addiction Dr. Harry Schaumburg |
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| Every Man’s Battle: Winning the War on Sexual Temptation One Victory at a Time Stephen Arterburn, Fred Stoeker, and Mike Yorkey |
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| 40 Days of Purity – What the Bible says about sexual purity – Keys to breaking temptations – Daily habits of purity and growth [Click on link to purchase from BeBroken.] |
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| The Female Brain Louann Brizendine A very readable book about women, hormones and behavior in a woman’s life. Non-christian. |
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| The G Spot: And Other Discoveries about Human Sexuality Alice Ladas, Beverly Whipple, and John Perry |
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| The Alchemy of Love and Lust Theresa Crenshaw, M.D. |
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| Love Cycles: The Science Of Intimacy Winnifred B. Cutler, Ph.D. Love Cycles focuses on the biology, psychology, and physiology underlying the outward show of love. Technical. Non-Christian. |
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| Other Good Books:
The Hormone of Desire: The Truth About Testosterone, Sexuality, and Menopause |
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New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotionalby Paul David Tripp |
Live in Grace, Walk in Love: A 365-Day Journeyby Bob Goff |
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When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People by Gary L. Thomas Your life’s calling is too important to let toxic people take it away. In When to Walk Away, Gary Thomas draws from biblical and modern stories to equip you with practical insights to handle toxic people in your life and live true to your God-given purpose. Hardback Kindle |
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| The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing Bronnie Ware A palliative care nurse shares what she learned from the dying. Non-christian. |
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| The Queen’s Code Alison A. Armstrong A work of fiction that teaches a great deal about the differences in men and women. This is NOT a Christian book, and we know some characters engage in non-married sex, without giving details. |
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| Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals Michael Hyatt A research-based plan for setting goals you can manage and then accomplishing them. |