Friendship Drama

Cold and poverty define Hanna Renström's childhood in remote northern Sweden, and in 1905, at nineteen, she boards a ship for Australia in hope of a better life. But none of her hopes - or fears - prepares her for the life she will lead. After two brief marriages, she finds herself a widow twice over, and the owner of a bordello in Portuguese East Africa, a world where colonialism and white supremacy rule, where she is isolated within society by her profession and her sex, and, among the bordello's black prostitutes, by her color.

In The Poetry of Second Chances, grieving widow Violet Brennan retreats to a quiet town, believing her best days are behind her—until poetry, and a kindhearted single father, rekindle her spark. Daniel Harper, also healing from loss, sees in Violet a chance at hope and love again. Their connection is gentle, yet profound. As they confront old wounds and new dreams, Violet and Daniel must decide if the heart truly has room for a second forever.

Emma O’Conner answers the door at her Aunt Sharon’s house to find the local sheriff standing there. His first words would change her whole life. “Hi, Emma, so sorry to bother you. May I come in? I’m afraid I have some disturbing news. But first, can you tell me where you were about ten o’clock last evening?” The following days, weeks, months, and years are full of anxiety as Emma learns to deal with widowhood, becoming a single mother, and dealing with all of what Life would be handing out to her. You are invited to join Emma on her search for peace.

None stop action in this comedy adventure story of three old school friends who find themselves caught up in an incredible web of intrigue and espionage. Mike Hardcastle never envisaged that twenty years ago his life would be turned upside down by a series of unforeseen events. Now, thirty-eight years old, Mike has made his peace with his turbulent past and is content with his modest lifestyle.Then, everything changes when Edith, his aunt, announces that she needs Mike to look after her dog, Hemingway, while she visits a sick friend. Mike’s mundane and predictable life is about to be put ...

The sequel to Daisy Days. It's three years later... Enjoying their retirement, now back on English soil after another six month stay in their second home in France, mayhem begins again for Susie and Jack Morton. Plain sailing isn’t a regular occurrence for them as their previous adventures revealed. Towing Daisy, their beloved caravan, proves a challenge for Jack after his six-month break from caravanning – and the journey home from the port across to Eastbourne is far from straight forward…with a surprise for Susie. Will Susie be pleased with her birthday present from Jack? It’s ...

A group of elite Forces Fighters (12) chosen for their talents and expertise travel to a secret location in the deep woods of Northern Maine: a long way from anywhere. They are experts in log building. They all have been trained tactically for a secret mission. 3 team members are sent on a secret mission every month for a year and one month. They don't know what their mission will be until the day of the mission. The 'Defacto team leader' is Colonel Millard. The teams of three are secret teams. Only the high echelon know the missions and soldiers assigned to these missions. All the missions...

So much that is valued is rooted in a family’s history…the stories passed from one generation to the next…cherished traditions never to be forgotten…and for some an unbreakable sense of honor that stands the test of time.Family Honor…the seventh book in the Delahass Legacy continues the ongoing story of the search for their ancestor’s secrets. And no sooner than Patty Delahass believes that they are on the right path with the newly discovered information brought to them by a man whose ancestor was one of Jeremy’s closest and most trusted friends…yet another unexpected piece ...

Robert's exciting new story is about faith, family and Lucia's struggle from the depths of darkness and despair. Find out what happens as Lucia and her family try to find peace and pray for a better life for themselves. The author brings us into the personal life of Lucia, the excitement and drama that unfolds on her journey. Things happen in life; does fate and luck come into play? Come along for the ride as Lucia starts a new life with her family and meet the new friends she finds along the way.

Cassie Wright never saw it coming. As owner of Wright Glassworks, the foremost company in a thriving New England town, Cassie's life was quiet, focused on her work and home until a tragic accident turns her carefully ordered world upside down. For there is a surviving child to think about, and Cassie must take in one-year-old Gwen, who has no one else to care for her. As the years pass, Cassie will raise Gwen as her own, and a little girl who lost everything will flourish in a world of privilege and opportunity.

Don't Let Go is a hopeful, passionate novel in which true human connection and solidarity proves stronger than greed, deceit, and darkness. As they go about their days, two families are about to connect in the most painful experience of their lives. The Ozdemir and Wright families start connecting the dots, tying the disappearance of Baris and Gaby to a world-wide web of crime and power. An unexpected series of connections, twists, and turns shows all of them, and the reader, the true power of community.

🌴🌊 Are you ready for an adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat? Dive into "Queen of the Flies," a thrilling novel that reimagines the classic "Lord of the Flies" with a twist you won't see coming! 🌟 Imagine being stranded on a deserted island with no adults, no rules, and no way home. That's exactly what happens to a group of schoolgirls and their pilot, Frank, in "Queen of the Flies." Follow Rachel, Jacqueline, Lara, and their friends as they navigate a world turned upside down, where every decision could mean the difference between life and death. 💥 Explore ...

“A well-plotted and highly-emotional historical novel. A FINALIST and highly recommended.” - A Wishing Shelf Book Awards Finalist "It was difficult to tell what was lightning, air fire or ground fire. It seemed we were trying to navigate a sky filled with fireworks within the middle of a storm. The plane shuddered, losing altitude in a dive that was too steep and too fast. Concerned that the stalling engine's fire and tail rip may ignite the load of ammunition within, I instinctively banked, aiming offshore to the water below." Maddy survived and now she wants to know why. Racked with ...

Science fiction reflects on the paths that bring us to the present while shining a light on opportunities and dangers ahead. It's through the power of the imagination that humanity stretches into unknown worlds yet peers into the depths of the human experience. In these stories from OldEarth and Newearth worlds, every character's life speaks to a mysterious whole that we'd miss without them.

Centuries ago Thomas Dyersen left behind the information needed to find Sanctuary…the safe refuge where he once took his family…Now hundreds of years later another Dyersen is in great need of the information that Thomas Dyersen left behind. In the twentieth century the danger is not from someone close as what his ancestor faced…but an unknown threat…still unnamed but dangerous to all he loves. Fury of the Storm continues the ongoing story of family, friends, and strangers who come together at a time when the unknown is their greatest enemy…and their hidden sanctuary is their ...

In the shadows of an aging apartment building, Mia’s life is unraveling. When Mia meets the enigmatic Sylvie, she’s drawn into a world of inspiration, admiration, and dangerous obsession. As their friendship deepens, Mia begins to lose herself in Sylvie’s influence, her mind twisting under the weight of Sylvie’s manipulations. Hallucinations blur the line between reality and nightmare, leaving Mia questioning her own sanity. But when Mia uncovers Sylvie’s dark secrets—and the chilling fate of those who came before her—she realizes that escaping Sylvie’s grasp might come at ...

In the seemingly idyllic town of Maplewood, darkness lurks beneath the surface, threatening to unravel the lives of those who inhabit it. When Emma Sinclair, a bright and compassionate young woman, suddenly disappears without a trace, her friends—Claire, Lucas, and Sarah—find themselves plunged into a web of secrets, manipulation, and fear. As they search for answers, they encounter a mysterious stranger with knowledge of Emma’s fate. He warns them of a dangerous game being played by an elusive group that preys on the vulnerable, and the deeper they dig, the more they realize that not...

When Chef Emily is left at the altar in front of her family and friends, she swears off love and instead throws herself into her new business: a restaurant with a difference. There's only one communal table, designed with the single diner in mind. Now it's two years later, and with her business thriving with regular customers, romance is still the last thing on Emily's mind - until she receives a letter from her ex who is returning home from Canada with a burning question for her....

Some secrets are meant to be discovered. Yes, I'm odd. I'm pragmatic. I'm a perfectionist and a little neurotic. I was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder at the age of eleven, and I can’t remember being any other way. Thankfully, with the assistance of medication and therapy, my life is well under control. Some might even say it’s perfect: a beautiful husband, our sons Trevor and Tristan, a fabulous condo, work I enjoy and great friends. Yet I'm still extremely fragile. It’s the reason I always guard my emotions very carefully. But unfortunately, nothing can help me when, by...

Out-of-work actress Sophie LaFleur is ready for a scene change. When she discovers she’s inherited both a house and pub in quaint Friendship Harbor, Maine, she’s thrilled. This is exactly what she needs— fresh start, fresh air and fresh faces. What she doesn’t need is a trouble causing llama named Jack Kerouac or a hunky, disinterested pub manager who just so happens to live in her guesthouse. Just when you think it can’t possibly get worse, it does. Two words. Dead. Guy.

Alice, fifteen years old and evacuated to a cruel home in the north of England, dreams of a better future and a loving family. While the Second World War rages, a brutal assault decides Alice's fate and she finds herself banished to America. 1993, Marnie, a struggling drug addict, riding the highways of America dealing and stealing, dreams of her past, when she was happy and secure in the love of her grandmother, Alice. Junction of Earth and Sky is the story of two women, grandmother and granddaughter, plagued by the whims of fate and at times, a darkness that seems impossible to shake.