Books Quoted in A Wife’s Invitation to Intimacy

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.

When you click on the titles, you will be taken to Amazon for further explanations about each book. This will also give you an opportunity to purchase any that interest you.

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