Self Discovery Fiction

Young and desperately in love, Merrin had the whole world ahead of her. But just as her new life was about to start, the ground beneath her feet was cruelly swept away. Devastated by the humiliation, she ran far away from the beloved fishing village she had always called home to lick her wounds and escape her gossiping friends and neighbors. It hasn’t been easy, but six years later Merrin has forged a new life for herself far from the sea, burying the impulsive girl she once was.

In this heartfelt coming-of-age tale, follow the journey of a 25-year-old college lecturer as she navigates the complexities of singleness and embarks on a path of self-discovery. With a blend of wit, sarcastic humor, and introspection, she confronts societal expectations, embraces her quirks, and learns the power of self-acceptance. #DOLO is a relatable story that captures the highs and lows of adulthood, as she grapples with insecurities, forms meaningful connections, and navigates her career aspirations. Through transformative experiences, she unravels her identity and gains invaluable ...

Born in an Andean village in Ecuador, Virginia lives with her family in a small, earthen-walled dwelling. In her Indigenous community, it is not uncommon to work in the fields all day, even as a child, or to be called a longa tonta-stupid Indian-by members of the privileged class of mestizos, or Spanish descendants. When seven-year-old Virginia is taken from her home to be a servant to a mestizo couple, she has no idea what the future holds.

Emma Lynn has always played by the rules. Climbing the corporate ladder while juggling laundry, deadlines, and her husband Oscar’s endless trivia about lesson plans and packed lunches, she’s the picture of middle-class success. Dutiful wife. Ambitious professional. Woman slowly losing her spark. Then came Samantha. A flame-haired force of nature with a wild laugh and eyes that see straight through the façade, Samantha turns Emma’s world inside out. Their connection is instant. Electric. Dangerous. When Samantha invites Emma to Fire People—a hedonistic, dust-blown lake-side festival...

Zany therapist Izzie Firecracker thought today would be ordinary... Then three new clients walk into her posh London pad—and sanity goes out the window... One wants her bossy husband six feet under. Another needs her lentil-loving boyfriend evicted before he takes root. The third just caught her husband in bed with the chauffeur. Confidence coaching? Forget it. These women need a full-scale intervention—and Izzie’s just reckless enough to deliver it. Armed with a cheeky private eye, a sultry seductress and a healthy dose of retail therapy, she’s about to teach a few bad boys a ...

Fate brought her two very different women. When she’s the one with the crisis, will they be the rock she needs? Gwen presents a confident façade to the world. But the hardworking bakery owner fears change, and with her only child off to college and her husband’s job in jeopardy, she’s terrified her perfect life is about to fall apart. So when a single mom crashes her minivan in front of the shop, she eagerly puts aside her own concerns to help the struggling divorcée. Amazed that the accident founds a friendship between them and a customer who was present, she slowly lets down her ...

The Colors of Us Olivia Carter never imagined she’d be starting over at fifty-five. Two months before the pandemic, she walked away from a loveless marriage, seeking solace and rediscovery in her vibrant hobbies and quiet solitude. Alone for the first time in decades, Olivia finds comfort in sewing, cooking, and losing herself in intricate coloring books—small joys that fill her days and quiet her doubts. But when the world shuts down, Olivia forms an unexpected online connection with Victor Santiago—a charming Hispanic widower with a love for culinary adventures and shared prayers. ...

One summer’s day seventeen years ago Edie and Joel meet. Their connection is instant and a friendship is born, although Edie can’t help but wish for more. But just as she builds up the courage to lay her heart on the line, one night changes everything… Edie’s moved on from the heartbreak of years ago. So the last thing she expects to receive on her thirty-fifth birthday is an email… from her eighteen-year-old self. As more emails arrive, she starts to remember what–or rather who–she left behind.

Alice had her whole summer planned. Nonstop all-you-can-eat buffets while marathoning her favorite TV shows (best friends totally included) with the smallest dash of adulting - working at the library to pay her share of the rent. The only thing missing from her perfect plan? Her girlfriend (who ended things when Alice confessed she's asexual). Alice is done with dating - no thank you, do not pass go, stick a fork in her, done. But then Alice meets Takumi and she can't stop thinking about him or the rom com-grade romance feels she did not ask for.

A Western novel set in Texas during the post-Civil War era. Step into the heart of a turbulent Texas where violence meets legacy in this gripping tale of a young man’s struggle for identity amidst the chaos of gunfighting. Buck Travis, a twenty-three-year-old torn between the shadow of his father's notorious past and his longing for a different life, finds himself thrust into a world of danger and deception after a deadly encounter with a rival gunfighter. As he battles against the ghosts of vengeance and turmoil, he discovers not just the brutal realities of frontier life, but the ...

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 ...

Of all the women and men Noni Blake has pleased in her life, there’s one she’s often overlooked - herself. After the end of a decade-long relationship, Noni decides it’s time for that to change. She’s finally going to prioritize her wants and desires and only do things (and people) that feel good in the moment. As she embarks on a pleasure-seeking quest that takes her halfway around the world, she discovers that maybe she can have everything, and everyone, she’s ever wanted.

Rule #1: Never sleep with your roommate. Rule #2: Especially when he's your best friend's brother. Rule #3: Oh, who are we kidding? After a string of dating disasters that would make a therapist weep, Ghita Russo has created an ironclad rulebook for her love life. Men who kick her cat, request inappropriate photos, and throw tantrums over mini-golf have taught her that protecting her heart requires strict boundaries. The most important rule? Her best friend's ridiculously hot brother is absolutely off-limits. But when her rent skyrockets and her bestie suggests the perfect solution—...

Affinity For a mature audience. Sexual situations. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Affinity" is a beautifully written tale of love, growth, and the bonds that shape us. The author masterfully weaves nostalgia with present-day challenges, creating a story that is both inspiring and deeply moving." — **Carlos Mendoza** Affinity is a profoundly moving tale of love, friendship, and the intricate dance of life's unexpected turns. Follow the heartfelt journey of Lory and Samantha, two women whose lives were forever intertwined during their vibrant college days. Bound by an unbreakable connection, they ...

☆☆☆☆☆ 'Satisfying, brilliant, thrilling and funny!' (Marcia, Goodreads) Crikey mate! It’s 1983. Wham! are top of the charts. Two besties are on their Big O.E. in London. Then one of them meets a bloke and things turn to shit. Jafa, Jennie Agatha Frances Arthur, is a bit pissed off, to say the least. She can’t understand it. It’s not like he, the bloke – Nigel - is George Michael, or anything. Not even close. Jennie and Evie had planned this trip of a lifetime since the school production of Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat, for heaven’s sake. And now Evie tells her ...

From widow to secret seductress: my second job's safe with my son's best friend... but his price might leave me breathless! After my husband passed away unexpectedly without life insurance, I took on a second job at an adult entertainment store to pay the bills. Chatting with the patrons was fun, and I was knowledgeable about the products through experience. Wink. Wink. But I didn’t tell my son. His father passed down the prudish gene to our kid. But when my son’s best friend, Jason, caught me stocking the shelves one day, he agreed to keep my secret between us for a price. Me in his ...

Some neighbors share sugar. We shared everything. A journey of passion, pleasure, and self-discovery. This intimate memoir chronicles Skylar's journey from curious author to confident hotwife. What starts as a forbidden moment between new friends quickly evolves into an exploration that challenges everything she thought she knew about fidelity, attraction, and her own sexuality. Follow Skylar and Chris as they accept their first invitation to an exclusive swingers club, where champagne flows freely and inhibitions melt away under dimmed lights. With unflinching honesty, Skylar details their...

Dani, Meg, and Charlotte have bonded over babies, barbeques, and backyards, but when they escape for a girls' weekend away, they can't bring themselves to return to lives that don't seem to fit anymore. All three of these women thought they would be different. None of them thought they'd be facing down 40 and still wondering when life starts. What they do when they realize where they're headed is both inspiring and wildly entertaining.

In this poignant novel: "Unsilenced: A Journey to Self-Discovery," author Janet Garcia takes the reader on a profound exploration of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of self-discovery in the face of bullying. Follow the inspiring story of protagonist Janet as she navigates the insidious effects of bullying, both at home and at school. Through heart-wrenching experiences and moments of despair, Janet learns that true strength lies in the ability to rise above adversity and embrace the power of her own voice. As she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, readers are invited to ...

A troubled woman seeks redemption and forgiveness in this heartbreaking yet hopeful story. Glenna Girard has passed through the agony of an unimaginable loss. It is only in planning her escape from her marriage and her current circumstances, that she manages to start moving again. As she takes tentative steps into the new life she is so carefully shaping, she encounters a man facing a potential tragedy as profound and devastating as her own. It’s a tragedy Glenna can prevent, but only if she’s willing to risk the peace she’s struggled so hard to achieve.