Inspiring Women

Gorgeous, saved, generous… Those are all words that describe Ericka Johnstone, a struggling actress with dreams of making it BIG in Hollywood. But when her dreams finally seem within reach, Ericka comes to realize that all that glitters isn’t gold. She serves a God who has the power to supply all her needs — the desire to have a soulmate included. But when it’s all said and done, will Ericka end up making the right moves that will grant her every single thing that she’s ever yearned for?

It was just a kiss. Just a desperate, panic-induced kiss to my childhood crush to keep the power-hungry socialite moms from tearing the remnants of my family’s reputation limb-from-limb. Or that’s what I kept telling myself. Between work and school, I don’t have time for boys or dating. And even if I did, there’s no way on Earth that the rich and handsome Eddie Dixon would want anything to do with me. Obviously I was grateful that he agreed to play along so I wouldn’t be thrown out with the trash at his brother’s wedding, but what am I supposed to think when he doesn’t want ...

Kennedy Allen's 150+ Healing Affirmations for Women of Color is an easy, heartfelt guide that speaks to the experiences and strengths of women of color. By incorporating these mindfulness-based affirmations into your daily life, you'll cultivate a deeper sense of self-love, confidence, and empowerment.

Real doctors treat more than one species. At least that’s what veterinarian, Jill Bennet tells herself. On any given day, she may find herself doctoring dogs, cats, bunnies, birds, horses, pigs, or any other furry or feathered patient who crosses her path—striving daily to deliver compassion and competence to all God’s creatures, in accordance with Colossians 3:23. Now, with over forty years of practice under her belt, Jill reflects back to her time as a new, young veterinarian in the early eighties—a time when women veterinarians were just beginning to become a presence among the ...

This book bundle includes five sweet romance books from the DO-OVER DATE series that are fresh, flirty & fabulous! (MILLION DOLLAR DATE, Book 1) Leads-with-her heart Abigail Apple is determined to save her favorite dog rescue from closing while follow-the-rules cop Cooper Hill might be the key to saving the shelter and winning her heart. (THE DOUBLE DATE DISASTER, Book 2) When workaholic Jennifer Page’s blind sushi date turns into a whitewater rafting disaster, outdoor adventurist Dylan Douglas teaches her that love is the one item she forgot to put on her to-do list. (THE DATE NEXT DOOR,...

Ryder Langston retires from commercial fishing and manages Blake Sloan's supply stores. When the owner of the inn in Cranberry Cove hires a new executive chef, Ryder is intrigued by the tall woman with ebony hair who hides a dark family secret. Juliette Duplay must flee from her French roots and her past when a family member turns against her. She'd like to blend into the American culture but can't escape danger even in the small community of Cranberry Cove. Can Ryder and Juliette unravel the mystery in time to celebrate Christmas at Cranberry Cove?

The Duke of Ellsworth and Lady Foster must discover the person who is trying to destroy their reputations! Lady Foster has lost her husband at a very young age. With his death, she has also lost her status in society. She is penniless and has nowhere to go. Becoming a companion to the niece of the Duke of Ellsworth is her only option to survive. But when a rumor begins to spread through London about her, will Louisa be able to keep her position? Or will the Duke of Ellsworth ask her to leave? *** The duke does not want to be back amongst the ton, but he has returned to London solely for the...

In 2010, Cady Coleman boarded a rocket and blasted off into space for her third NASA mission, a six-month expedition to the International Space Station where she was the only woman on her six-person crew. After years spent overcoming obstacles in competitive and elite environments, including grappling with her own doubts and needing to overturn the expectations of others, Coleman became a success story in a role that wasn’t built with her in mind. In Sharing Space, Cady shares counterintuitive insights integral to her success.

Jealousy can be Dangerous! She is the daughter of a rap mogul and a rising star in the music world herself. He is a brash billionaire’s son who is being forced into an arranged marriage with a woman he does not love. From the very first moment they meet, sparks fly between these two hard-headed individuals. Will true love find a way? Tyra Lewis I hate him! No, really. Have you ever met someone who turned your stomach and made you want to run? That’s Dylan in a nutshell. He’s a spoiled rich kid with no work ethic or artistic ability at all. At the same time, I can’t take my eyes off ...

Lord Farrington is returning from what had been a wonderful evening at White’s, when he is struck suddenly and knocked unconscious. Waking up to find himself in a locked room, he has no knowledge as to why he is there or who attacked him. With no means of escape, he struggles between fear and anger, only to be greeted by a veiled lady who promises to explain everything. Lady Josephine Rutherford has spent five years searching for the truth about her husband’s death. Believing that Lord Farrington is responsible, she uses her wealth and influence to have him captured and brought to her ...

This is the next installment in a six volume autobiography that began more than thirty years ago with the appearance of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. In A Song Flung Up to Heaven Maya Angelou describes her poignant encounters with Martin Luther King, Jr.; her work with the civil rights movement; and witnessing the Watts riots. Battered by the loss of revered black leaders, it takes writer James Baldwin to finally force her out of isolation with a dinner party that inspired her to write.

Lord Rivenhall and Miss Richards both have secrets they do not want society to know about. Will their secrets bring them together or keep them apart? Lord Rivenhall arrives in London with a secret he is determined to keep. When he meets Miss Richards, he cannot deny that he has a particular interest in her and is excited by the thought of seeing her again. However, he knows she is hiding something and is determined to discover the motivation behind her actions. Miss Richards knows exactly what she wants in a future husband. When she meets Lord Rivenhall, he angers her, but then she warms up...

A Grace Remembered A Willow Creek Amish Romance Ten years ago, Caleb Lapp vanished from Willow Creek without a word—leaving behind a girl who loved him, a community that trusted him, and a future that might have been. Now, widowed and burdened by guilt, he returns to the quiet Amish town with his young daughter, Grace, hoping to start anew. But the past isn’t so easily left behind. Naomi Beiler has spent a decade mending her heart and building a quiet life filled with simple routines and unspoken sorrow. She never expected to see Caleb again—let alone be asked to help care for the ...

Author Sherry Rudd shares her personal story of struggling with Hyperemesis Gravidarum, a condition which affects less than two percent of pregnant women.

His beautiful bride arrived, but there as one problem…he didn’t know she existed At twenty-five years old, Antoinette Hughes watched all sisters get married off. After fate fails to find her a husband that can handle her curves, she decides to take matters into her own hands and places an ad to become a mail order bride. Soon she finds herself on a train to Colorado ready to begin a life of her own, even if it means marrying and bedding a complete stranger. Mr. Tyler Miller is too busy mourning the loss of his fiancée to take much notice of anyone else. When Antoinette shows up at his ...

Ever wondered why the miraculous wonders of the Holy Spirit feel like distant echoes? Explore 'The Holy Spirit and the Incorruptible Seed' by Marc Baker, a must-read for people of faith seeking patience in the here and now. Blending biblical insights with personal tales, Baker reveals timeless secrets for walking in the supernatural, making it an essential read for every Christian. This guide takes you step-by-step, rejuvenating your connection with the Holy Spirit. Nurturing the incorruptible seed of God’s Word in your heart, you'll sidestep snares of worldly living and religious ...

It has been twenty-eight years since Sandra Cisneros published a book of poetry. With dozens of never-before-seen poems, Woman Without Shame is a moving collection of songs, elegies, and declarations that chronicle her pilgrimage toward rebirth and the recognition of her prerogative as a woman artist. These bluntly honest and often humorous meditations on memory, desire, and the essential nature of love blaze a path toward self-awareness. For Cisneros, Woman Without Shame is the culmination of her search for home—in the Mexico of her ancestors and in her own heart.

Her second chance at love or her last chance to survive? Lydia, a school counselor with sharpshooting skills, guards her gut-wrenching secret with enough desperation to break off her engagement to the hometown cop Aidan Rowe. But when her friend’s child is kidnapped, Lydia has no choice but to unite forces with the man she still loves. When the search for the missing child leads her to a trail of past mistakes and painful personal connections, how much will she sacrifice for love and loyalty? Aidan Rowe is torn between duty and reluctance to have his heart broken a second time. But ...

Rookie cop Ivan Vargas blames small-town accountant Julia Morrison for his brother’s suicide, as claimed in the note. When Julia is attacked, Ivan wonders if she’s right about the suicide being staged. He’s determined to find his brother’s killer and keep Julia safe but reluctant to lose his heart to the stubborn beauty who's known to break them… Hurt in the past, Julia has avoided letting men too close. But she needs Ivan’s help to uncover traumatic secrets someone would kill to keep hidden. Can she stay alive long enough to learn to love and trust again? What readers say about...

A secret poem brings Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth together. Will schemes and sickness tear them apart? While caring for her sister at Netherfield, Elizabeth finds a poem hidden in Mr. Bingley’s library. She assumes Mr. Bingley is the poet, but this is soon challenged by Mr. Darcy himself. Now, Elizabeth cannot ignore the spark of intrigue she feels for the mysterious gentleman. Mr. Darcy pours his heart out on paper but maintains his reserve in person. Confused and doubting herself, Elizabeth strives to find out which Mr. Darcy is real. But this is complicated when Caroline Bingley hatches a ...