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Book Launch: The Quest for Happily Ever After

The Quest for Happily Ever After is finally released! This has been a long six year journey for me. – Dan

Are you ready to create the marriage story of your dreams?

Whether you and your beloved are newlyweds navigating uncharted territory or seasoned spouses facing unexpected challenges, The Quest for Happily Ever After will inspire you to create a marriage rooted in authentic intimacy and lasting love. This transformative guide will help you experience newfound oneness in your marriage as you confront disillusionments, slay the dragons of dysfunction, and rediscover the joy of a Christ-centered marriage.

  • Recognize and overcome hidden barriers to intimacy, including misplaced identity and shame
  • Secure your marriage from common threats both external and internal
  • Celebrate and heal your sexuality
  • Break free from myths undermining unity and connection
  • Wield words and actions wisely

Invite Jesus, the ultimate hero, to lead your marriage journey and heal your hearts.

Featuring relatable stories, spiritual guidance, and practical exercises, each chapter will guide you toward hope and healing as you discover how to write your own “happily ever after” story.

The Reviews Are In

“A creative, intelligent, and deep-hearted take on the pursuit of the marriage we dream of—in the Eldredge tradition.”

– Peter Lundell, D. Miss., former missionary, pastor, and author of Prayer Power, Armed for Battle, and Short Stories for the Soul

“An insightful pastor and writer, Dan Lillyblad does a fine job in guiding spouses into more personal wholeness. His experience cultivated over forty years makes this a great read for all marrieds seeking deepening in marital commitment.”

– Andrew Comiskey, founding director of Desert Stream Ministries

“Dan led the marriage ministry for fourteen years at The Rock Church in Castle Rock, Colorado. The weekend church attendance at that time averaged about fifteen hundred people. He and his wife Linda developed and taught marriage training manuals and retreats with their original curriculum. They regularly taught classes of twenty to forty people and retreats of fifty to a hundred people. Dan was licensed by The Rock Church as the marriage pastor. Dan’s passion for empowering marriage comes through on every page. He and his wife are vulnerable and transparent as they share their struggles and triumphs. They walk with you on the quest of building a connected marriage and securing a healthy sexual identity. This book is sure to take you into a place of healing for deeper heart issues. We encounter Jesus there where transformation begins.”

– J.R. Polhemus, senior pastor of The Rock Church, 1988–2017, Castle Rock, Colorado

Are you ready to accept the challenge? Let the adventure begin.


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