In each chapter of this book you will find quotes from different authors that were used to help explain different areas of study. Below, I have included links to the books quoted so you can see what the author’s book actually looks like. I have listed the titles under each chapter whenever a book is first introduced.
As you study, you may wish to purchase a copy of a particular book cited to add to your own personal library. You may even discover that you already own some of them.
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I will continue to update this page as new and interesting titles become available that I have enjoyed. Feel free to send me your recommendations as well.
Chapter 1
Intimate Issues: 21 Questions Christian Women Ask About Sex by Linda Dillow and Lorraine Pintus
Pillow Talk: The Intimate Marriage from A to Z by Karen Scalf Linamen
Making Sense of the Men in Your Life: What Makes Them Tick, What Ticks You Off, and How to Live in Harmony by Kevin Leman
Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships: God’s Prescription for Enhancing Your Love Life by Chip Ingram
Sacred Influence: How God Uses Wives to Shape the Souls of Their Husbands by Gary L. Thomas
The Most Important Year in a Woman’s Life: What Every Bride Needs to Know by Bobbie Wolgemuth and Susan DeVries
The Sexual Man: Masculinity Without Guilt by Archibald D. Hart
His Needs, Her Needs: Building an Affair-Proof Marriage by Willard F. Harley, Jr.
Honey, I Don’t Have a Headache Tonight: Help for Women Who Want to Feel More in the Mood by Sheila Wray Gregoire
Chapter 2
When Two Become One: Enhancing Sexual Intimacy in Marriage by Christopher and Rachel McCluskey
Intimacy Ignited: Conversations Couple to Couple by Joseph and Linda Dillow, Peter and Lorraine Pintus
Intimate Allies: Rediscovering God’s Design for Marriage and Becoming Soul Mates for Life by Dan B. Allender and Tremper Longman
Intimate & Unashamed: What Every Man and Woman Needs to Know by Scott Farhart
The Book of Romance: What Solomon Says About Love, Sex, and Intimacy by Tommy Nelson
Meet the Bible: A Panorama of God’s Word in 366 Daily Readings and Reflections by Philip Yancey and Brenda Quinn
The NIV Application Commentary: Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs by Iain Provan
God on Sex: The Creator’s Ideas About Love, Intimacy, and Marriage by Daniel L. Akin
Chapter 3
Solomon’s Song of Love: Let a Song of Songs Inspire Your Own Romantic Story by Craig Glickman
A Celebration of Sex: A Guide to Enjoying God’s Gift of Sexual Intimacy by Douglas E. Rosenau
Chapter 4
Lies Women Believe: And the Truth that Sets Them Free by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Every Woman’s Battle: Discovering God’s Plan for Sexual and Emotional Fulfillment by Shannon Ethridge
Chapter 5
The Mystery of Marriage: Meditations on the Miracle by Mike Mason
Is There Really Sex After Kids?: A Mom-to-Mom Chat on Keeping Intimacy Alive by Jill Savage
Making Love Meaningfully: The Purpose of Marital Intimacy by Charles M. and Virginia Sell
Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti: Understanding and Delighting in Our Differences by Bill and Pam Farrel
Love Talk: Speak Each Other’s Language Like You Never Have Before by Les and Leslie Parrott
Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Emerson Eggerichs
The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate by Gary Chapman
Chapter 6
For Men Only: A Straightforward Guide to the Inner Lives of Women by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn
Chapter 7
Loving Your Body: Embracing Your True Beauty in Christ by Deborah Newman
Sacred Sex: A Spiritual Celebration of Oneness in Marriage by Tim Alan Gardner and Scott M. Stanley
Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman’s Soul by John and Stasi Eldredge
From Hormone Hell to Hormone Well: Discover Human-Identical Hormones As a Safe and Effective Treatment for PMS, Perimenopause, Menopause or Hysterectomy by C. W. Randolph, M.D. and Genie James
The Natural Superwoman: The Scientifically Backed Program for Feeling Great, Looking Younger, and Enjoying Amazing Energy at Any Age by Uzzi Reiss and Yfat Reiss Gendell
For Women Only: What You Need to Know About the Inner Lives of Men by Shaunti Feldhahn
Chapter 8
No Time for Sex: Finding the Time You Need for Getting the Sex You Want by David and Claudia Arp
Rekindling the Romance: Loving the Love of Your Life by Dennis and Barbara Rainey
God Is in the Bedroom, Too: The Pleasures of True Intimacy by P. B. Wilson
Chapter 9
The Purpose-Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? by Rick Warren
Becoming a Couple of Promise by Kevin Leman
What To Do When He Has a Headache: Renewing Desire and Intimacy in Your Relationship by Janet Wolfe
The Gift of Sex: A Guide to Sexual Fulfillment by Clifford and Joyce Penner
Chapter 10
Sex…According to God: How to Walk with Purity in a World of Temptation by Kay Arthur
Solomon on Sex: The Biblical Guide to Married Love by Joseph C. Dillow
Song of Songs: New International Commentary on the Old Testament by Tremper Longman III
Chapter 11
Sexual Intimacy in Marriage: Revised and Updated by William Cutrer and Sandra Glahn
Mars and Venus in the Bedroom: A Guide to Lasting Romance and Passion by John Gray
The Love List: Eight Little Things that Make a Big Difference in Your Marriage by Les and Leslie Parrott
When Bad Things Happen to Good Marriages: How to Stay Together When Life Pulls You Apart by Leslie Parrott III
Staying Close: Stopping the Natural Drift Toward Isolation in Marriage by Dennis Rainey
Chapter 12
Blessing Your Husband by Debra Evans
The 5 Love Needs of Men & Women by Dr. Gary and Barbara Rosberg
The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands by Dr. Laura Schlessinger
