Williams - The intimacy you crave ; straight talk about sex and pancakes

This book will revolutionize your marriage and give your sex life a turbo boost!

Dr. Kevin Leman, author of Sheet Music and Have a Happy Family by Friday

In a market that is filled with books that are sooo serious and formal, Lu sweeps in like that quirky, fun, irreverent big sister who can say anything and makes you blush but who you might actually listen to. I think there will be women who read THIS type of book about sex who would never read the ones that are oh-so-serious.

Shaunti Feldhahn, social researcher and best-selling author of For Women Only

I recently wrote a book called, 7 Ways to Be Her Hero: The One Your Wife Has Been Waiting For. Everywhere I go, people will ask, What about a book for women on how to treat their husbands? Well, it would have been wiser for me to write that one since women buy books on marriage, but I dont need to write it because Lucille Williams has done it. Every part Ive read, I thought, Wow! Thats good. Thats bold. Thats so darn helpful. Im excited to see this get published, Im excited to promote it, and Im excited for my wife to read it and share it with her friends. Many of the painful marriages that were hearing about could be solved with Lucilles wisdom and challenges.

Doug Fields, author of 50+ books, including 7 Ways to Be Her Hero: The One Your Wife Has Been Waiting For, Getting Ready for Marriage, and The First Few Years of Marriage (with Jim Burns). See more at dougfields.com

Imagine having a conversation about sex over coffee with a wonderful mentor who is fun, funny, unashamedly Christian, and blunt! Thats what you will experience with this book. As a man reading, The Intimacy You Crave, I smiled often and thought preach it sister even more often. Lu Williams is an amazing woman who makes the subject of sex, which can seem awkward, incredibly delightful and God-honoring. I loved the book and am so thankful that Lu has a deep passion to safeguard marriages.

Jim Burns, PhD, President, HomeWord, author of The Purity Code and Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out

Bold, loving, and humble are words that come to mind when I think of Lucille Williams. Her life is a testimony to Christ in how she has loved her family, pursued friendships, and invested herself in others lives. If you want to deepen your understanding and commitment to your marriage, this book is a must-read! No matter how long youve been married, youll be compelled to reexamine your marriage relationship and spice it up!

Caleb Kaltenbach, Founder of The Messy Grace Group and author of Messy Grace and God of Tomorrow

I so much appreciate Mike and Lucille Williams! They are both open, honest and real. In The Intimacy You Crave, Lucille brings that same authentic and transparent attitude to a topic that frankly scares people, and she does so in a relevant way. This book is a must-read for every married couple no matter what age. Through entertaining and humorous stories, Lucille breaks down the awkwardness that can loom while discussing the topic of sex. I highly recommend this book!

Craig Jutila, President Empowering Living Inc., author of Faith and the Modern Family

I wish I had this book in the early years of my marriage as I struggled to deprogram my mind from what the world says sex is and reprogram it according to the Word of God. Every wife and engaged woman needs this book in her library. Shackles will fall off as wives turn each page. This book is a breath of fresh air. Its liberating, empowering, and funny! Thank you, Lu, for your boldness and for this anointed work.

Monique Robinson, Ordained Minister, author of Longing for Daddy

Lu writes with wisdom and passion as she offers women no excuses to shrink away or disregard the sexual relationship with their spouse. She instead encourages and writes about both the mental and physical components of sex and offers biblical counsel in a real, humorous, and no-nonsense approach that will keep you laughing and engaged the whole way through.

Cindy Marston, Director of Womens Encounters, Shepherd Church

I have been privileged to witness [Lucilles] relationship with her husband and have seen their healthy, fun, respectful marriage. Her lighthearted approach makes you feel like youre at a local coffee shop, while the content leaves you as though you just went through years of counseling. She is honest, she is relatable, she is real.

Amanda Boddeker, Admissions Counselor at Dallas Theological Seminary

The topic of sex within marriage carries with it such secrecy and a hush-hush attitude within much of the church, even today. And yet, its so widely exploited in media and so important in relationships. Lucille tackles this topic in true Lucille-style. Shes open, honest, transparent, and definitely does not beat around the bush. Wives will benefit from this life applicable book.

Kathie Pisano, Pastors Wife, Real Life Church

2019 by Lucille Williams

Print ISBN 978-1-64352-060-5

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Scripture taken from the New American Standard Bible, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.

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I am so happy you picked up this book! This is the part where I convince you not to put it down but to read it. That decision, my new friend, is entirely up to you, but I sincerely want you to stay because we have an adventure to take. A sex adventure. Did I say that out loud? Ha! No, I just wrote it, but I said it out loud in my head. Does that count?

Sex is fun! So a book about sex should be fun too. Thats why Ill frequently use fun phrases for sex throughout the pages that follow. I want you to know what they are ahead of time so that were singing from the same love-song sheet. Cue Endless Love.