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All of Me Wants All of You Paperback – June 11, 2014

by J.Z. Howard (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 29 ratings
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Dean Nelson searched for loving words to write in the anniversary card to his wife. ‘To my one true love forever,’ he considered writing, but mentally scratched it out.An intriguing mix of love, sex, and spiritual awakening, J. Z. Howard’s All of Me Wants All of You presents a bold portrait of four adults whose relationship crises are in desperate need of some divine intervention.Mired in a sexless marriage, Dean Nelson is at his wit’s end. He seeks refuge with the beautiful Larissa Beaumont, but his conscience demands that he call off the budding relationship.After discovering Dean’s emotional affair, his wife, Kate, confronts Larissa. The two women form an unexpected friendship, however, and Larissa sets out to help Kate mend her perilously shaky marriage.But Larissa herself fears that she’ll never find her soul mate. An introduction to Dean’s friend Trevor Harrington, however, brings renewed faith that maybe love is possible after all.A dramatic tale of passion and faith, All of Me Wants All of You is an entertaining love story that inspires people who want to go deeper in a committed relationship.
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    372 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    June 11, 2014
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    6 x 0.84 x 9 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    0991428226
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0991428229
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All of Me Wants All of You is an emotional and provocative tale portraying the depths of love. "In order to receive love, it is essential to enjoy pleasure - and to trust being vulnerable to it." Dean and Kate's marriage is pleasing to the eyes of others, but in reality it is a train-wreck, a play of deception. Under the covers of their marital bed sheets, nothing is happening. When a young vibrant woman, Larissa, haphazardly enters their lives, their marriage and relationship is tested to its foundation's core. Facing an impasse, both spouses hold on to their devotion to faith and family values. Kate looks at their lack of intimacy as a "problem to ignore," while Dean's perspective is a "mystery to be solved." Looking deep within their souls, will they surrender the past, open up and enjoy the present, and seize the strength to change their future? J.Z Howard writes with unbridled passion in All of Me Wants All of You. I applaud his boldness and non-hypocritical approach to marriage, sexuality and temptation regarding the contemporary Christian Church. His use of biblical verses are placed dynamically within the storyline. His characters are ruggedly handsome men and empowered, yet very feminine women. These are not your run-of-the-mill, stereotypical Christian novel characters. Instead, they are real people, facing big issues, holding on to their faith. As a reader, your heart and soul bleeds for the characters as they face the enormity of their personal conflicts. All of Me Wants All of You is a gritty, emotionally charged, page-turning saga that peaks and then dramatically recedes into a promising, redeeming conclusion. Reviewed by Readers' Favorite reviewer Cheryl E. Rodriguez

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ALL 4 U; 2nd edition (June 11, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 372 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0991428226
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0991428229
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.39 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.84 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 29 ratings

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Hello. I'm J.Z. Howard, the author of All of Me Wants All of You.

I write Edgy Christian Fiction for readers who are frustrated with traditional Christian novels that are too sterile and reflect only "nice" issues in real-life relationships.

My fiction does not shy away from issues of sexuality and pleasure, spiritual confusion and fear. Human relationships are complex, nuanced, and full of emotional and ethical gray areas. In this context, my characters struggle to connect more powerfully with the Sacred to find the guidance, faith, and strength to make choices that edge them closer to each other, and lift them closer to our Creator's vision for their lives.

I write Edgy Christian Fiction because Jesus was edgy.

I live with my wife and true love (along with our dog "Waffles") in a cozy home with knotty pine paneling in Minnesota, and enjoy regular get-togethers with my beloved adult daughter and teenage grandson.

Prior to writing full time, I worked for 10 years in television, and for 17 years as a professional addictions counselor helping people to discover the rewards of recovery and joys of staying sober. I've also directed award-winning videos and published three addiction recovery books.

Throughout my life and career, I've looked at life through the eyes and hearts of people who strive for the very best in their lives. I've learned that by developing and balancing both the masculine and feminine qualities in our life, we become more motivated to live selflessly. In that way, we can contribute generously to the lives of others and gradually inherit the magnificent spiritual blessings we were created to enjoy.

My optimism and the inspiration for the good I try to do come from God, the rock of my Christian faith.

J. Z. Howard has earned a reputation among Christian writers and Christian publishers as an excellent Christian fiction author. Discover insight about marriage struggles and other life challenges with his inspirational tales. J. Z. Howard’s contemporary Christian books are engaging and written for those who are lacking intimacy, looking to participate in Christian dating, or simply enjoy romance novels. J. Z. Howard uses experiences from his own walk with God to provide Christian love stories that are realistic, empathetic, and entertaining. If you are looking for edgy Christian fiction, J. Z. Howard’s books are available online and in Christian book stores.

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Norman Hauer
5.0 out of 5 stars Steller story told with style
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2014
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The author of "All of Me Wants All of You" addresses a problem in many marriages today... sexual emptiness and a lack of intimacy. We follow a couple married for over twenty years as they struggle with this problem. Kate and Dean Nelson grow steadily apart as they become "strangers in the same bed." This leads to a momentary infatuation on the part of Dean for another character, Larissa Beaumont, an attractive younger woman with her own dashed hopes for connection. Eventually the marriage becomes so strained that Dean moves out, and Kate must choose to make difficult choices of count her losses.
The author spends a great deal of time exploring the interrelationships of these characters, and shows the sensitivity toward the ramifications of all their decisions. He weaves an intricate plot that will have you searching your own heart as to what God may want you to do in your own marriage or life. In dramatic strokes, this story interweaves many godly principles into the trials of these identifiable people seeking wholeness, and will challenge readers to take stock of their own thoughts and actions, which can lead to a restoring of broken relationships.
I highly recommend this book to any one who would like to go "deeper" in a love relationship that is struggling. This book champions numerous positive ideas and solutions that can help heal a relationship with a spouse, using the spiritual power of a Christian perspective to live "victoriously."
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Jane Susann MacCarter
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating glimpses from a male point of view
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2014
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This book will provide a telling glimpse for most women readers about how men... particularly Christian men... view the concepts and archetypes of romance, sex, and marriage when physical intimacy from their own female partner is lacking in their relationship. JZ Howard tackles many difficult questions with great honesty. He pulls no punches and isn't squeamish about telling it like it is.... and like it hopefully should be. It's top-notch, satisfying reading for 'Edgy Christians' looking for edgy stories to identify with and learn from... both women and men alike
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tkdmom
3.0 out of 5 stars a little disappointed
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2014
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I like the characters and the theme of redemption that comes at the end of the book. However I felt it focused too much on the wife's frigidness and that her husbands use of porn and demoralizing view towards her times got a pass.
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Melanie J. Bacon
5.0 out of 5 stars This book demonstrates G-d as our flip-flop G-d ;)
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2016
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I love to brag on G-d that He is a "flip-flop" G-d, meaning HE can totally flip, total turnaround something, someone or some situation that was once a struggle or terrible or negative, and change it INTO something positive, wonderful, renewing and easy. We see this demonstrated in this book, especially with Dean and Kate. Enjoy!
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Diogenes Ruiz
5.0 out of 5 stars Tough Topic - Great Story - Well Done!
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2015
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J.Z. Howard manages to take a complicated taboo topic and turn it into a story that enlightens and entertains. Well done! I've recommended this book to the coordinator of family life ministries at my church. I think newly married couples can also benefit from this, not just those that have been married for a while.
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A.R.S.
4.0 out of 5 stars An emotional thought provoking read
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2015
All of Me Wants All of You is a novel that deals with the sensitive subject matter of intimacies within marriage. This is a story of four people. The couple that interested me the most was of course the married couple, Dean and Kate. Dean is positively frustrated with Kate and her lack of intimacy with him, especially in the marriage bed. I honestly felt the most for Dean. I could see how much he loved Kate even though she was distant emotionally and physically from him. I cringed when his time of temptation came and I am glad he chose to honor his marriage vows. I watched as he struggled with making himself happy verses the sacrificial love he decides to show to Kate. I was discouraged when at times he thought of divorce, but I realize he is a human character. I liked that he stood up for Kate in regards to her father and that he realized that he may have been passive about her alcohol problem.
Kate, on the other hand, I really had a hard time connecting with. I was very surprised in the story to find out how long she had pushed Dean to the corner. Always being busy and developing a problem with alcohol was not a healthy situation for her or her marriage. She seemed even physically distant with her own daughters which caused friction in their relationship with Kate. It should have been God, Dean, family, and everything and everyone else in that order. Her parent’s relationship explained a lot. I was relieved when she finally decided to get help, emotionally and physically, and wished she had done so earlier instead of playing the blame game.
God gave us sex for use in the marriage boundary. The marriage bed is holy. We need to walk the straight and narrow with this. It is not a healthy view seeing intimacy as shameful or dirty, or the other way and being promiscuous and engaging in affairs. The world and sometimes the church, especially the enemy has really distorted God’s gift of sex to a married couple.
And I haven’t even said anything about Trevor or Larissa….. :-)
Warning: This book deals with the topic of sex, there are raw emotions, and there is some bad language. This book is not graphic in nature however it is on the edgier side of Christian fiction.
I thank you for the chance to read a very interesting and thought provoking read. I received my copy from The Book Club Network, Inc. for an honest review and the opinions are my own.
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Chad Neuharth
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank You For This Book
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2014
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Bingo! Thank you JZ Howard for finding the words to bring all three parties (husband, wife, and God) to the table. If you are a man or woman that feels romance is lacking, or fading, in your marriage, please read this book.
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