Sharon Jaynes - Lovestruck: Discovering Gods Design for Romance, Marriage, and Sexual Intimacy from the Song of Solomon

Praise for Lovestruck

Lovestruck is a refreshing, beautiful, and biblical love letter for the mind, heart, soul, and body of a couple. Sharon Jaynes gives us the WHY love, marriage, intimacy, and sex are a powerful gift from God and HOW we all can cultivate value and appreciation of this precious gift, then apply these truths to unwrap the gift of love in our own marriages.

Pam and Bill Farrel, bestselling authors of Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti and Red Hot Monogamy

With winsome vulnerability and endearing honesty, Sharon delivers a holistic tool for understanding, appreciating, and navigating Gods gift that is marriage. Intentionally biblical and thoughtfully practical.

J.D. Greear, Ph.D., 62nd president, the Southern Baptist Convention; pastor, The Summit Church, Raleigh-Durham, NC; author of Above All

Want to know what God has to say about marriage and sex? (Psst... He thinks its a great idea!) On the pages of this book, Sharon shows us how to pursue the love and intimacy our hearts crave by digging into and understanding the passionate lifelong love between one man and one woman found in the Song of Solomon. Ready to take your marriage to the next level? Read this book!

Jill Savage, author of No More Perfect Marriages and Is There Really Sex After Kids?

Lovestruck is a must-read for any woman who wants to revive and keep romance alive in her marriage for years to come! This deep dive into the book of the Song of Solomon unpacks the rich, relevant, and even racy truths that remind us of not only the beginnings of love and romance, but also the journey toward oneness that takes place over years of marriage. In a time when our culture is shouting that its normal to fall out of love, this is a refreshing reminder that the pursuit of each other can grow and, with time, not just fade away. Lovestruck is authentic and relatable and full of practical ways to make your marriage and romance truly thrive!

Meg and David Robbins, president and CEO, FamilyLife

My husband has always been a big fan of the Song of Solomon for its romantic content. Now after reading Lovestruck, I am too! Sharon Jaynes has done a masterful job in explaining this mysterious book. Some pages made me cry, other pages made me want to whirl around like a giddy schoolgirl in love. If you want to return to the passion of first loveand enjoy the sweetness of lasting loveread this book! You (and your husband) will be glad you did.

Arlene Pellicane, speaker and author of 31 Days to a Happy Husband

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Epub Edition June 2019 9781400209668

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Jaynes, Sharon, author.

Title: Lovestruck: discovering Gods design for romance, marriage, and sexual intimacy from the Song of Solomon / Sharon Jaynes.

Description: Nashville, Tennessee: Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson. Nelson, [2019] | Includes bibliographical references.

Identifiers: LCCN 2018048536 (print) | LCCN 2018051941 (ebook) | ISBN 9781400209668 (e-book) | ISBN 9781400209644 (pbk.)

Subjects: LCSH: Bible. Song of SolomonCriticism, interpretation, etc. MarriageBiblical teaching. | Christian womenReligious life.

Classification: LCC BS1485.52 (ebook) | LCC BS1485.52 .J39 2019 (print) | DDC 223/.906dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2018048536

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To Steven and Emily

What a joy watching you continue the legacy of

lifelong love through the covenant of marriage

Contents

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