Friendship Drama

“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 ...

When the lights go out at a Georgia high school football game, senior Macy Atwood finds herself in the arms of a boy who kisses her senseless - but he's gone by the time the lights come back on. All she knows is that there was something special - and oddly familiar - about her mystery kisser. Noah Granger, Ridgedale's resident bad boy and newest transfer student, has no problem taking credit for the kiss, but Macy can't shake the feeling that he's lying. Especially since a photograph of Macy and former star football player Joel Hargrove resurfaced online moments before the blackout.

Two best friends with one big problem. Max and Sam have always been there for each other. They’re closer than brothers. But then they meet Molly. And that will change everything. The three share a place in the mountains of upstate New York in the early ‘70s, living by their whims and vices in an endless party of drunken flirtations, freedom and experimentation, transcendent drugs, and casual sex. But as Sam’s drug use spins out of control, Max can’t ignore his feelings for Molly even though Sam hooked up with her first. And it seems Molly is drawn to Max too. Can love and friendship...

Book 1 of 4 Parenthood. A momentous occasion which garners joy, unconditional love, and sleepless nights. There is nothing in the world to fully prepare new parents for the responsibility of a new, little life. But, not every birth is joyous or easy. There is a fine line between beautiful life and untimely death during the delicate process. For Simon Gabot, his joy was taken as his wife, Emily, took her last breath giving birth to their son. What should’ve been tears of happiness were replaced with mourning. Down the hall, giving birth to her daughter, was Cherish Montgomery. She watched ...

I had to attend a leadership course on a Friday afternoon in one of the most luxurious hotels in Bilbao. After the talk, we went up to the hotel bar, and by chance, our eyes met—she was in the restaurant, seemingly in a boring meeting, while I was with my colleagues from the dental clinic where I work as a dentist. My colleague Julia devises a plan for me to meet the woman I'd been exchanging glances with all evening, and after talking to her briefly, miraculously arranges a date for me and tells me to wait for her at the bar. What I didn't expect was that Marta, as she's called, would ...

A steamy boss secretary romance. I'm barely thirty, yet I'm already a widow. Ethan, my two-year old, is the light of my life. I've been a complete mess since my husband's passing because every single day, I must live with the knowledge that I'm the one to blame. I'm nothing but a hollow shell, trying to be strong for Ethan, and failing miserably. Yet surprisingly, all it takes is one jolt to bring me back to life; an opportunity to work with the reclusive wealthy man in the penthouse upstairs. Weston Hanson is odd, beautiful, sweet, playful, and unlike anyone I've ever met before. And ...

Mick Johnson might be dead but his killer is unknown and the clues leading to them are non-existent. Completely non-existent…which according to Jackson never ever happens.But Elijah Sullivan, the father she adored all her life left clues…she just has to unravel them even as she comes to terms with her feelings about Harper…and his for her. It’s the middle of the twenty-third century and while there have been staggering technological and environmental advances, human nature is still very much the same as it has always been. One woman unexpectedly finds herself thrust into the middle ...

“We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.” ~Helen Keller Shattering, Captivating & Emotional; written in First Person POV in the voice of a child. The words latch on to your brain and never let go. Some people would say that a child is incapable of writing with such depth, clarity, thinking and philosophical musings that are akin to an adult. But it’s a child’s naivety, a sobering voice that’s grown in the midst of struggle, humility along with plainness of speech and unpretentious honesty that can send chills through one’s body. This is ...

Everlasting is the sixteenth novella in the ongoing story of the Andersen family. Livia Andersen was a woman who held her family together with a quiet smile and an iron will. It’s been months since her death and her children and grandchildren she leaves behind continue to grapple with the shifting changes in their lives now that she’s gone. Some look back at what else has been lost to them and struggle to make sense of it. Claire Andersen Slavik has invited Ethan Gilchrist to visit her lakeside resort so that he can research his family’s history in the area. She knows it’s important...

Hard Times Come To Everybody is a fictional drama comedy novella about Zarvin McVells, a college educated young man, who loses his job and faces financial hardships before having to move back to his hometown and live with his parents along with his grandma, uncle, and his younger sister.

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.

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.

They weren’t invited. They’re showing up anyway. Noah Reyes: always dreamed of directing the perfect prom scene, slow motion lights, a kiss just before the beat drops, maybe even a standing ovation. But when his promposal short film bombs and his not-girlfriend ghosts him for someone with a streaming deal, Noah has only one shot left to prove he’s not a one-man blooper reel: crash the real prom. And take it down on camera. To pull off the heist, he assembles a crew of chaos specialists: Riley Quinn: once queen of alt-cool, now the girl behind that viral scandal. After being doxxed, ...

This is a story of love and friendship like no other. A story of a crime which shakes that love and friendship to the very core and begs an answer to the question "What would you do for love?". It is 1964, the Beatles are topping the charts in America while on the other side of world the Vietnam War is escalating. In a small, one-light town in the Hudson Valley of upstate New York lives Danny Fosse, who is an average fourteen-year old kid who is becoming more and more confused and disillusioned by the world around him. His idyllic small-town life takes a dreadful turn when one of his ...

Love, lust, or friendship? Which is the secret to an enduring and satisfying relationship? Vera ponders this question as she navigates her feelings for different men. Should love begin with friendship? And can passion grow? Or is passion the key to a happy relationship? And is it different from love? Should she listen to her heart or her head? As Vera struggles to recognize true love, she delves into a search for inner peace with crystals and a psychic whose predictions begin to come true. Finish Vera’s story with this twisty and satisfying conclusion! “…a sexy romance as told through...

The ups and downs mean you’re alive. Sometimes, life knocks you down and it gets harder to pick yourself back up. Whether it’s for family, friends or themselves, these realistic characters continue on. The rollercoaster of life is harsh to them, but they persevere in their own ways. Stories by Toni Mobley, Laura Ruth Loomis, Katie Kent, Douglas Allen Gohl, Deborah Henley, and J.E. Feldman.

Naomi, Emma, and Taylor are heading to drama camp, but the drama doesn’t stay at camp. Word is spreading about the snake-saving club, and when a local news crew asks to interview the club, things grow tense. Naomi wants to teach people more about snakes, but she’s not the only one who longs for a moment of fame. During the interview, things go from bad to worse. Can Naomi salvage the interview, her drama camp performance, and the club?

From Ireland to Australia, past to present, a family saga of truth, lies, love and intrigue. Until you’re asked, you may never tell... Lucie Woods is honest, isn’t she? It turns out, like so many others, that she’s been lying to herself for a very long time. When an incident occurs at her children’s school, it sets in motion a string of events that sees her life torn apart at the seams. Karma acts fast, barely giving her a moment to breathe before delivering a string of gifts, if you can call them that. Bad things usually happen in threes, but when her misfortune reaches beyond this...

Lord Ackley's grand estate is on the brink of collapse, burdened by debts that imperil his family's legacy. In a last-ditch effort to save his home, he makes a Faustian bargain with the formidable Duke Manchester, trading his daughter's hand in marriage for a lifeline to solvency. Aislinn, Lord Ackley's beautiful daughter, is oblivious to the dark forces driving her family's fate. She's swept off her feet by the charming Duke Manchester, but their love is forbidden, and the consequences of discovery are deadly. As the Ackley family's secrets begin to unravel, a sinister presence lurking ...

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 ...