Self Discovery Fiction

"An Ocean Life" is a gripping odyssey brimming with twists in cinematic prose into a harrowing fight for life and self-discovery. "An epic ocean voyage unlike any other" Following years of grappling with financial challenges, Mark at last secures the vital funding required to sustain his ailing company. Filled with a profound sense of relief and newfound optimism, Mark decides to celebrate by treating his family to a long-awaited vacation—a chance to temporarily escape the pressures that have weighed heavily on them for so long. He also yearns to reignite the spark in his marriage. ...

My first love. A Valentine’s Day Masquerade Ball. And a secret that could ruin everything. The day of my divorce, I don’t feel free—I'm broken. A single mom, barely holding it together, with no idea how to start over. Then a masked stranger kisses me like he owns me. And I let him—because for one reckless moment, I want to forget. But when the mask comes off, I’m staring into the eyes of the man who shattered me in another life. Callum Reid. My first love. My greatest heartbreak. Six years ago, he walked away to chase his rock-and-roll dreams. And I ran straight into the arms of ...

Dara's lived a sheltered life with her single mom, Mellie. Now, at 18, she's dreaming of more. When Dara digs up her never-before-seen birth certificate, her world implodes. Why are two strangers listed as her parents? Dara confronts her mother, and is stunned by what she learns: Mellie is transgender. The unfamiliar name listed under "father"? That's Mellie. She transitioned when Dara was a baby, after Dara's birth mother died. She changed her name, started over.

Cassie Carl believes she has it all. On the cusp of achieving her professional goals and soon to marry the man of her dreams - the handsome, kind, and loving Stefan Van Allen - it seems she's found the life every woman dreams of. When Cassie's wealthy fiancé brings Peyton in to do a renovation on their home before the big engagement party, sparks fly, leaving both Cassie and Peyton to question everything they thought they already had. What happens when the thin veil of perfection becomes riddled with holes?

Five years later, the lights still twinkle on Christmas Key—but a lot has changed. The island’s baby boom has officially landed: there’s a brand-new kindergarten class and a whole lot of chaos in the sandboxes. Social media influencers have discovered paradise, and now they’re everywhere—vlogging by the water, podcasting from cafés, and trying to make “#IslandVibes” a thing. But the real story this season isn’t in the hashtags or holiday lights. It’s Ruby Hudson. The beloved former First Lady and part-time Christmas Key resident has returned to the island with her husband...

Spring has arrived on Christmas Key—bringing sunshine, pranks, and more surprises than the island’s ready for. April Fool’s Day is in full swing, and Mayor Holly Baxter is busy wrangling yet another group of colorful visitors: a family of redheads best known for their stint on reality TV. Between planning events, keeping the peace, and dodging pranks, Holly barely has time to think… which is probably a good thing, because change is coming fast. She and Miguel are still going strong—spending more time together than apart—and the promise of an island wedding has everyone talking ...

A Solitary Man, a Lost Boy, and the Journey to Redemption In the serene wilderness of Northern Michigan, school custodian Buddy Robertson finds solace in nature’s rhythms and the healing simplicity of the changing seasons—from winter’s treasured collections to spring’s maple syrup production and the return of migratory birds that signal the forest’s awakening. Yet beneath this peaceful existence lies a past marred by loss and abuse—a past Buddy has long sought to escape. When Buddy meets Ben, a young boy grappling with his own demons, he is forced to confront the shadows of his ...

Mayor Holly Baxter is juggling pirates, potholes, and the possibility of a second chance at love. Just another week on Christmas Key. The island’s newest guests? A rowdy crew of weekend pirates who’ve traded rum for espresso and are leaving a trail of mayhem (and mysterious holes) in their wake. Add to that: Her ex’s new girlfriend who’s suddenly sticking around A fresh-faced family with twin boys who’ve turned the island into their personal playground And River O’Leary—Holly’s not-quite-ex, not-quite-boyfriend—who’s texting just enough to keep her heart off-balance ...

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and on Christmas Key, love is blooming like bougainvillea. Things are heating up between Mayor Holly Baxter and the island’s newest (and handsomest) resident, Miguel. The annual seafood festival is on the horizon. And Holly’s just received her DNA results—along with a surprise revelation that might change everything she thought she knew about her family. There’s a man out there who might be the father Holly never thought she’d meet. But after a lifetime of believing he didn’t exist, is she ready to let someone new into her life... or her ...

It’s the hottest day of the 1976 heatwave and there’s not a breath of fresh air in the labour ward at Lincoln County Hospital. Michelle is having her fourth child, a girl, while beloved husband Dean is sipping a cold pint in the pub. Their little house is already bursting at the seams, but Michelle is sure they’ll find a way to stretch their budget and continue life as a blissfully chaotic happy family. They name their new baby Donna.

Romance is in the air - Tay and Toby are a couple now… but Third is feeling like the odd one out. What happens next? Summer after junior year should be full of carefree moments and fun—but for Tay and Toby, everything is changing. With their relationship officially on, the two spend their days together working at the local movie theater, navigating the highs and lows of being a couple. But as they grow closer, their once inseparable friend, Third, begins to feel like the odd one out. Struggling with his own identity, Third faces a long summer of soul-searching. As Tay and Toby’s bond ...

After the birth of her daughter, Emma, the usually resilient Majella finds herself feeling isolated and exhausted. Then, at her childhood home in Queens, Majella discovers the diary of her maternal ancestor Ginny - and is shocked to read a story of murder in her family history. With the famine upon her, Ginny Doyle fled from Ireland to America, but not all of her family made it. What happened during those harrowing years, and why does Ginny call herself a killer?

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐-Carol A Heartfelt Journey of Love and Self-Discovery "Coming Out" is a beautifully woven tapestry of nostalgia, love, and the courage to embrace one's true self. Set against the enchanting backdrop of Willow Creek, where cobblestone streets are lined with vibrant gardens and the air is sweetened by blooming lilacs, this story captures the essence of returning home, not just to a place, but to oneself. Claire Mitchell's return after a decade away from her hometown is not merely a physical journey; it’s an emotional reckoning. As she reconnects with her past and confronts ...

The island’s getting smaller homes, bigger families, and one very overdue baby. It’s the holiday season on Christmas Key, and the whole island is wrapped in lights, tinsel, and anticipation. Holly Baxter—mayor, mom-to-be, and reality TV wrangler—is nine months pregnant and busier than ever. With HGTV crews arriving to film the launch of a beachfront tiny home community, the pressure is on…and so is the swelling, heartburn, and back pain. As stargazers descend for a once-in-a-lifetime meteor shower, Holly’s juggling a lot of things: a surprise visit from Coco that brings ...

Yuki Hirano is just out of high school when his parents enroll him, against his will, in a forestry training program in the remote mountain village of Kamusari. No phone, no internet, no shopping. Just a small, inviting community where the most common expression is “take it easy.” At first, Yuki is exhausted, fumbles with the tools, asks silly questions, and feels like an outcast. Kamusari is the last place a city boy from Yokohama wants to spend a year of his life. But as resistant as he might be, the scent of the cedars and the staggering beauty of the region have a pull.

Reeling from a failed marriage, Sheila, a 20-something playwright, finds herself unsure of how to live and create. When Margaux, a talented painter and free spirit, and Israel, a sexy and depraved artist, enter her life, Sheila hopes that through close - sometimes too close - observation of her new friend, her new lover, and herself, she might regain her footing in art and life.

Beginning where Luis Alberto Urrea's bestselling The Hummingbird's Daughter left off, Queen of America finds young Teresita Urrea, beloved healer and "Saint of Cabora," with her father in 1892 Arizona. But, besieged by pilgrims in desperate need of her healing powers, and pursued by assassins, she has no choice but to flee the borderlands and embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of turn-of-the-century America.

LIGHT is more than an entertaining novel. It is a powerful metaphor of the journey to self-discovery. A soul-rousing story of the inexplicable power of the human spirit. In the cutthroat world of high tech, Alef Welch was at the top of his game. But when his family abandons him and his business hangs by a thread, Alef's perfect life crumbles. As despair threatens to consume him, a glimmer of hope emerges from an unexpected source: Dreams. Vivid dreams that transport him to a seemingly mystical world that blurs the lines between reality and imagination. A world that offers the promise of ...

Just turned eighteen, Romany is on the cusp of taking her first steps into adulthood when tragedy strikes, and she finds herself suddenly alone without her mother, Angie, the only parent she has ever known. In her final letter, Angie has charged her four closest friends with guiding Romany through her last year of school—but is there an ulterior motive to her unusual dying wish? Each of the four guardians possesses an outlook on life that Angie wants to give her daughter as a legacy.

🔥 A failing marriage. A forbidden kiss. And a love that changes everything. 🔥 Eva is drowning in the weight of "having it all"—a high-pressure career in Slovenia, a teenage daughter she adores, and a husband who’s become a stranger. She’s spent years playing the perfect wife, mother, and manager, burying her own needs so deep she’s forgotten who she is. Then comes the opportunity of a lifetime: a temporary transfer to the United States. For the first time, Eva breathes. And then she meets Alex. Confident, free-spirited, and unapologetically herself, Alex ignites something in ...