Modern Women

When Alexia Beasley returns to her quaint hometown in Maine for the holidays, she’s filled with nostalgia and the hope of rekindling old memories. Surrounded by the warmth of her family and the beauty of a snowy landscape, she unexpectedly crosses paths with her childhood friend, Philip Bishop. As they reconnect, their playful banter quickly reveals deep-seated feelings that neither has fully acknowledged. However, the holiday season brings challenges of its own. With family expectations weighing heavily on both their shoulders, Alexia receives a tempting job offer that could pull her ...

When small-town girl Mia Hart arrives in New York City, she dreams of making a name for herself in the fast-paced world of marketing. But as she navigates the bustling streets and the demands of her new job, she finds herself captivated by her charming but formidable boss, Colin O'Brian. As the holiday season approaches, Mia grapples with her growing feelings for Colin while trying to prove herself in the office. When they are thrust into a high-stakes project together, their professional relationship deepens, revealing a shared passion for their work and a connection that transcends the ...

Frauen haben schon immer die Welt verändert: Sie haben geforscht, Weltliteratur geschrieben und neue Epochen in der Kunst eingeläutet. Doch die Namen dieser Frauen sucht man vergeblich in unseren Geschichtsbüchern. In Wahrheit hat nicht Walt Disney den Zeichentrickfilm erfunden, sondern eine Frau. Es waren auch Frauen, die die DNA, den ersten Algorithmus und die Kernspaltung beschrieben haben. Dank Vera Weidenbach erfahren wir nun endlich mehr über diese für die Weltgeschichte so wichtigen Frauen – wie Lilly Reich, Clara Immerwahr, Lucia Moholy, Nellie Bly und Margarete Steffin.

Can enemies become lovers when hearts are on the line? When billionaire Tiago rolls into town with plans to revamp everything she loves, fiery Maren braces for battle, not butterflies. Her sworn enemy, however, comes wrapped in tailored suits and smoldering intensity, and resisting him proves harder than she planned. Tiago never stays in one place or with one person for long. That is, until she makes him question everything. Their chemistry is electric. Their goals? Worlds apart. As sparks fly and tempers flare, love sneaks in where neither expected. Can a woman rooted in tradition and a ...

Christian women. If images of the Women’s Institute, tweed, and coffee mornings spring to mind, then it’s time to think again. Parties, men, careers, friends - life can be pretty demanding for the modern woman. But what if you’re Christian, too - or at least a little bit curious about this "God" figure you hear so much about? Surely you can’t have a fun Saturday night and turn up to church the following morning as well? Religion just doesn’t fit into a modern girl’s life, right?

Sheffield. 2019. Evie and her husband wait in a shopping centre coffee shop for a woman they have only ever spoken with online. When she arrives, they go to a motorway hotel together and have sex with the casual promise afterwards to meet again sometime. When they took their marriage vows, they had meant every word. So how had they drifted so far from the life they had imagined?

It's just a little love story. But, then again, it's a whole lot more than a love story. It's about finding out who you really are and learning to like that person – and discovering that liking who you are opens the door for the best relationships with other people. It's about family – and friends who are just like family. It's about letting God's way of loving take control of your heart. Meet Mariah Jacoby. She's happiest working under the hood of a car, but she's convinced that grimy hands and greasy smudges on her face aren't exactly what guys are looking for in a girlfriend. ...

Abby is looking forward to a perfect day of card reading for the tourist types that invade Santa Fe this time of year.But when one of her regulars dies in her store her thoughts turn to murder. And with a nose for mystery and Tarot cards built for trouble she embarks on finding out why Doris had to die.Buy Your Copy Today!

Versorgerin, Businesswoman, Mom I’d Like to Fuck - Mütter sollen alles sein und dabei bitte glücklich. Egal, ob es um Arbeit, Geld, Sex, Körper, Psyche oder Liebe geht: Stereotype, Klischees und gesellschaftlichen Druck gibt es überall, auf Instagram, im Bett und im Büro. Dass unter diesem Druck das Wohlbefinden von Müttern leidet, ist kein Wunder. Mareice Kaiser schreibt poetisch und politisch, faktenreich und persönlich, modern und mutig über Mutterschaft und zeigt, wo Mütter heute stehen: noch immer öfter am Herd als in Entscheidungspositionen. Und, wo sie stehen sollten: dort, wo sie selbst sich sehen, frei und selbstbestimmt.

Kim, 19 ans, termine sa première saison de travail autour du magnifique lac. Un cadavre est retrouvé sur le ferry, et la police est totalement déconcertée et ne peut plus avancer sur cette affaire inextricablement difficile. Avec une immense réticence, ils font appel à l’aide très improbable d’un détective consultant, qui à lui seul ouvre le puzzle et continue à résoudre l’affaire. Comme toujours, il y a un peu d’humour ironique et un soupçon de romance flottant dans l’air.

After a painful breakup and years of climbing the corporate ladder, real estate agent Cassidy "Cassie" Reynolds has lost her Christmas spirit. But when her spirited sister, Emily, convinces her to return to their charming hometown in the Carolinas for the holidays, Cassie reluctantly agrees, hoping to find a little joy amidst the nostalgia. Upon her arrival, she encounters Bradley Carmichael, a warm-hearted contractor with a passion for the magic of Christmas. As Cassie helps him renovate a quaint cottage on the edge of town, she begins to rediscover the true meaning of the season and the ...

After the passing of her beloved grandmother, successful marketing executive Courtney Rivera returns to her small Kentucky hometown for the holidays, seeking solace and closure. But as she reconnects with childhood friend Tony Turner, a hardworking farmer with dreams of expanding his family’s legacy, Courtney discovers that the place she thought she left behind may hold the key to her heart. Amidst snow-dusted fields and warm community gatherings, Courtney faces a pivotal choice between her fast-paced city life and the deep-rooted love blossoming between her and Tony. As they work ...

Jenna Livingston thought she had it all figured out—a promising career in New York City and a life filled with ambition. But when she returns to her charming hometown in Florida for the holidays, she finds herself reconnecting with the warmth of family, faith, and the memories of a love she left behind. As Jenna navigates the joyful chaos of Christmas preparations, she unexpectedly reunites with her high school sweetheart, Alvin Bean. Now a dedicated member of the local church, Alvin invites her to join him in a community outreach program that opens Jenna's heart to the true spirit of the...

Milly Cook thought she had left Cedar Ridge, and her faith, behind for good. After the devastating loss of her fiancé, she turned away from God, believing her broken heart could never heal. But when her mother convinces her to come home for Christmas, Milly finds herself drawn back to the small town she once knew—and to a man who understands her pain. Noah Boyle is a widower struggling to find peace after his wife’s passing. For two years, he’s avoided Christmas and the reminders of what he’s lost. But his young daughter, Lily, believes in miracles, and this year, she’s asking ...

When Lauren Beard returns to her charming Virginia hometown for the holidays, she’s eager to reconnect with her family and rediscover the warmth of her childhood traditions. But this year, the snow isn’t the only thing that’s new. Enter Shane Fisher, a mysterious writer who has come to town seeking inspiration. As Lauren and Shane bond over shared dreams and festive cheer, their connection deepens amid the backdrop of a picturesque winter wonderland. Together, they volunteer for a local charity, create candles at a cozy workshop, and enjoy laughter-filled moments that spark undeniable...

Hadley Freeman, Guardian features writer and author of the popular ‘Ask Hadley…’ column, presents the modern lady with 23 essays that remind us to Be Awesome.

Everything in Klara’s life seems perfect. She runs a successful cosmetic clinic with her best friend, Tomas, she has a beautiful house near the beach in Melbourne, and she and her adoring husband Dante are trying for a baby. Then one day, she receives a call that punctures her perfect life. Dante has had an accident. He was found unconscious in a gay sauna and now lies in a coma. What Klara discovers about her husband will disrupt everything she thought she knew about love, marriage and family.

A unique hybrid of dual expert guidance, wake-up call motivation, and compelling memoir, The Health and Wealth Sisters’ 360° Action Plan is for the modern woman who needs a swift kick in the pants in order to stop taking a back seat to her own life.

A week after her 41st birthday, Anne Boyer was diagnosed with highly aggressive triple-negative breast cancer. For a single mother living payslip to payslip who had always been the caregiver rather than the one needing care, the catastrophic condition was both a crisis and an initiation into new ideas about mortality and the gendered politics of illness.

A BWWM Best Friend's Brother Romance Whitney Barnes has mastered the art of keeping secrets, especially the delicious kind involving David, her roommate's gorgeous (and off-limits) brother. Late-night rendezvous and whispered promises are their norm, a thrilling escape from the chaos of college theater. But their clandestine affair is about to be dramatically exposed. When Whitney reluctantly agrees to spend Thanksgiving break at her roommate's family home, she walks into a living nightmare – or a dream come true, depending on how you look at it. David is there, lounging by the fireplace,...