Bookstore

We’ve recommended a number of good books in the pages of our site. They’re gathered here for your convenience.

The Marriage Bed is an Amazon Associate which means if you buy something from these pages we get a small commission (thanks for your support). We also offer some books directly from certain ministries or other sellers, due to availability.

Please feel free to contact us with books you think we might like to add to our bookstore.

DEVELOPING A SEXUAL THEOLOGY

   

RETHINKING SEXUALITY – Dr. Juli Slattery
This book provides a Biblical framework for understanding sexuality and the many challenges we face in our culture.
Paperback   Kindle   Audiobook

AWAKEN LOVE – Ruth Buezis
Ruth shares from her journey of discovery as she searched for God’s truth about sex. The answers transformed her marriage and now she is sharing the wealth.
Paperback   Kindle

HEALTHY SEXUALITY

      

MARRIED SEX – Gary Thomas & Debra K Fileta
A comprehensive guide to sexual intimacy, both balanced and informative. This book is full of real-life stories and solid research, framed by professional perspective and experience.
Hardcover   Kindle   Audiobook

SHEET MUSIC – Dr. Kevin Leman
Whether you are newlywed or oldy-wed, you’ll find great information in this practical guide to sex.
Paperback   Kindle   Audiobook

A CELEBRATION OF SEX – Dr. Douglas E. Rosenau
A Passionate Sex Life = An Intimate Marriage + Mature Lovers + Time + Energy. This book will help you ask those critical questions and guide the process of falling deeper in love and making love with passion.
Paperback   Kindle   Audiobook

FOR NEWLYWEDS

GETTING READY FOR MARRIAGE WORKBOOK – Jerry D. Hardin & Dianne C. Sloan
Our families have shaped our views on everything from religion to sex to finances (both helpful and harmful). This workbook will help you sound through all your differences as you head for the marriage altar.

FOR MEN

THE IRRESISTIBLE HUSBAND – Jason Gratehouse
The promo says, “Are you ready to restore the passion back into your marriage? In The Irresistible Husband, you will learn time-honored, Biblical principles for doing so…” and Jason delivers on that promise. This book is all about what you can do to change how your wife thinks and feels about you. It is an easy read because it is broken into concise, bite size chapters. The book is fairly short, but there is no fluff or filler, so it is dense with quality advice on becoming the husband that she simply can’t resist!

THE RESOLUTION FOR MEN – Stephen Kendrick, Alex Kendrick, & Randy Alcorn

WILD AT HEART: DISCOVERING THE SECRET OF A MAN’S SOUL – John Elderedge

THE SEXUAL MAN – Archibald D. Hart

GENTLEMEN START HER ENGINE – Steven Andrew Guerrero

FOR MEN ONLY –  Shaunti Feldhahn

FOR WOMEN

THE RESOLUTION FOR WOMEN – Priscilla Shirer

PASSION PURSUIT by Linda Dillow and Dr. Juli Slattery

THE SEXUALLY CONFIDENT WIFE – Shannon Ethridge

INTIMATE ISSUES – Linda Dillow & Lorraine Pintus

SECRETS OF EVE – Hart, Hart Weber, and Taylor

MAKING SENSE OF THE MEN IN YOUR LIFE – Dr. Kevin Leman

FOR WOMEN ONLY – Shaunti Feldham

THE SCIENCE OF SEX & GENDER

THE FEMALE BRAIN – Louann Brizendine

THE G SPOT – Alice Ladas, Beverly Whipple, and John Perry

THE ALCHEMY OF LOVE AND LUST – Theresa Crenshaw, M.D.

LOVE CYCLES – Winnifred B. Cutler, Ph.D.

THE HORMONE OF DESIRE – Dr. Susan Rako

RECOVERY FROM ABUSE

HEALING THE WOUNDED HEART & WORKBOOK – Dan B Allendar

DEALING WITH PORN & EROTICA

UNWANTED – Jay Stringer
This book is about the how and why of pornography use. It’s amazingly insightful and the last part of the book is about healing from your emotional and sexual wounds (that are foundational to porn use). 

FALSE INTIMACY – Dr. Harry Schaumburg

UNDERSTANDING SHAME – Jonathan Daugherty
This is a workbook designed to help individuals overcome the emotionally crippling effects of shame in their lives. The best discussion of this issue we have ever seen!

HANDBOOK FOR HURTING WIVES – Stephen Cervantes

THE FANTASY FALLACY – Shannon Ethridge

PULLING BACK THE SHADES – Dannah Gresh and Dr. Juli Slattery.

DEALING WITH MARRIAGE STRESSORS

THE EMOTIONALLY DESTRUCTIVE MARRIAGE by Leslie Vernick
Discover how to initiate effective changes to stop the cycle of destruction and restore hope for the future (identify damaging behaviors, gain the skills to respond wisely, promote healthy change, and more).

DIVORCE BUSTING – Michele Weiner-Davis

THE SEX-STARVED MARRIAGE – Michele Weiner-Davis

LOVING SOLUTIONS – Gary Chapman

HOPE FOR THE SEPARATED – Gary Chapman

SURVIVING AN AFFAIR – Dr. Willard F. Harley, Jr. and Dr. Jennifer Harley Chalmer

LOVE BUSTERS – Dr.Willard F. Harley, Jr.

COMPLETE GUIDE TO MONEY – Dave Ramsey

THE 3RD ALTERNATIVE – Stephen R. Covey

LOVE & RESPECT – Emerson Eggerichs

GENERAL MARRIAGE

CHERISH – Gary Thomas
Turn your marriage toward appreciation, honor, and delight. The book is full of stories that show everyday actions and words can make the difference.

GRACE FILLED MARRIAGE – Dr. Tim & Darcy Kimmel
This book shares a deeper understanding of the concept of grace (forgiveness, security, significance, acceptance, approval, intimacy) and how it can transform first you, and then your marriage.

THE INTIMATE MYSTERY – Dan Allender & Tremper Longman III
Learn to leave, weave and cleave. An excellent book that shares the necessary tools for growing and maturing your marriage relationship.

THE 7 PRINCIPLES FOR MAKING MARRIAGE WORK – John M. Gottman
This book shares seven principles that will help couples create strategies for making their marriage strong. Science based. Non-Christian.

THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES – Gary Chapman
How does your spouse speak love? Find out and learn to speak their language. Share your love language too! Includes the Couple’s Personal Profile assessment.

THE 5 LOVE NEEDS OF MEN & WOMEN – Dr. Gary & Barbara Rosberg
The Rosbergs share a great deal of information based on a survey of 700 married couples with practical suggestions for growing your marriage.

 

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