Self Discovery Fiction

1944, Chicago. From desperate small-town teen to star of the burlesque circuit, Violet Ernte has survived tough choices and more than one reinvention. Now, framed for an underworld murder, she has one way out: agree to keep Marcie, a reckless USO showgirl and mobster's daughter, on the straight and narrow. Vi's new act: play innocent ingenue and join the all-American song-and-dance troupe bound for overseas to a war-torn Italy.

Thai Gay Sauna returns to Tom Fields, a seasoned traveler and older man who has spent his life seeking connection. When he arrives at a luxurious gay sauna in Thailand, he meets Somchai, a younger, quiet man whose calm presence stirs something in him. A night of physical pleasure soon turns into something more real, as Tom grapples with his longing for a lasting connection. Amidst the heat and allure of the sauna, Tom must confront his fears on his quest for something that might be worth holding onto. Thai Gay Sauna is an erotic romance that explores love, regret, and the search for ...

Overworked architect Emily Wright dreams of leaving New York city for a rural life, maybe even having a family of her own. When Gregor, her demanding boss, dumps yet another huge project with an impossible deadline on her desk, she snaps. She heads west on a long overdue vacation. Before she even reaches her destination, Emily falls in love with North Idaho. But will it love her back? Taking a chance on an omen, she decides to buy a run-down B&B. She didn’t plan on a few resident ghosts and a quirky staff, including a good-looking handyman. Will she have the strength to run a slightly ...

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is stand still. After years of chasing glitter, applause, and perfection, dance instructor Jules Hartman finds herself at a crossroads—and realizes that true courage doesn’t always look like a standing ovation. Sometimes, it looks like choosing yourself when no one is watching. Set in the heart of a charming small town, Glitter and Grace is an emotional healing novel about second chances, self-acceptance, and the tender beauty of rebuilding your life without the need for sparkle. As Jules steps away from the spotlight and into the slow, sacred work...

Biff Temperance, a gentle and withdrawn yet brilliant commodity futures trader, experiences a devastating emotional attack triggered by childhood memories. His breakdown is bad enough, but the timing is even worse. It occurs on a chaotic trading floor and leads to a catastrophic financial loss for his firm. His future in shambles, Biff abandons the meticulously structured life disengaged from the world, which he built for himself in New York City. He embarks on a trip to find his estranged father, who he hasn’t seen since he was five. His only clue about him is a recent letter containing ...

A contemporary coming-of-age novel set in Prince Edward Island during the late 19th to early 20th century. Embark on a heartfelt journey through the enchanting landscapes of Prince Edward Island in "Unfinished Beginnings." As Marie Catherine stands on the brink of adulthood, she faces the whirlwind of emotions that come with leaving her cherished home for the uncertainties of college life. In this evocative tale, the beauty of friendship, the complexities of love, and the bittersweet nostalgia of childhood blend together, inviting readers to experience the poignant moments of growing up. ...

Twenty-eight-year-old struggling San Francisco artist Anne McFarland is determined to get a one-woman show, even though no one, including herself, believes she can do it. But when she buys a coat at a thrift shop with a key in its pocket, strange, even magical, occurrences begin to unfold, and she is inspired to create her best work ever.

What’s that saying about the devil you know? For Bernadette Murphy, it’s the devil she never expected that changes everything. Her father’s sudden death leaves a gaping void in her life and is one in a series of events that rock her world. But with the discovery of her father’s book of cryptograms, Bernie realizes his encoded lessons in living might be exactly what she needs to survive. When Bernie finds herself in trouble at home, out of work, and banned from the mall after a confrontation at the cosmetic counter, she discovers what her father always knew. In life, you either ...

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 Prince and the Gypsy" is a romance and adventure book set in Connecticut and the Florida Everglades during the early 20th century. This compelling tale follows the life of an eccentric young woman, Nina Rivers, and her captivating journey of self-discovery set against the backdrop of her fascinating family history. Storyline Our adventure begins with a chance encounter between Nina and an aviator on her Connecticut farm, where a witty exchange sets the tone for Nina’s spirited nature. The narrative then shifts to Liam Granberry, Nina's cousin. He presents a stark contrast to Nina ...

Newly heartbroken, a woman embarks on a glamorized summer of couch surfing to rediscover herself and learns that though life may not go according to plan, there is magic in the unexpected.

When is an innocent fortune cookie not so innocent? After Jane’s shady landlord damages her house, her life is turned upside down. A Chinese take-out fortune cookie paper says Adventure Awaits and she decides it’s time to step out of her colorless life, to pursue her bucket list binder, one little dream at a time. Along the way, more and more fortune cookies pop up, increasingly threatening, in random places. Fearing for her life, Jane flees to her old hometown. Can Jane fight back against the fortune cookies’ threats in time? If you like clean suspense with a strong female character ...

Brooklyn Thomas is pretty sure she's mostly dead. She can't feel her heart beat and she's disappearing: her reflection keeps vanishing from mirrors. No one else seems to notice. Not her coworkers at the artisanal doughnut shop she works at after failing at her high-paying marketing job. Not her crush, whom she keeps humiliating herself in front of. Not her parents, whose basement suite she's stuck living in. She's hallucinating stars from all her favorite TV shows who want Brooklyn to pull herself together and face the truth about what happened to her.

Harold Schernoff, fourteen-year-old science whiz and social outcast, has a theory to solve every problem, from dating to dealing with bullies, to making money, to playing sports, to buying a car when you’re underage. Want to learn to ski? Try: Mass x acceleration x slope of hill = EEEEEAAGGHHH! Here’s another surefire formula: Golf balls + car = BANG!Science turns slapstick when Harold and his buddy team up to test Schernoff’s Discoveries.

Quigley Tree drops out of college. At age 23, she's been a complete failure. If she doesn't do something soon, her life will careen into a deep, dark, irrevocable void. Tick Tock. That soon is now. From the publisher: Five-Star Review from Readers' Favorite by Lorraine Cobcroft: Quigley Tree, the protagonist of Linda A. Lavid’s novel of the same name, is a young woman with an odd name. A college dropout from a dysfunctional home, and recently escaped from a relationship with a narcissist, Quigley needs to find a new place to live, quickly. A unique idea sets her on a path to find ...

Follow the tale of a dog’s ten lives and learn life’s most important lessons from man’s best friend’s viewpoint. Funny, realistic, and sometimes sad, Dogs Get Ten Lives is an emotional roller coaster that provides a different perspective on human relationships and the role of dogs in our lives and the wisdom they provide.

Best Book Awards Women's Fiction Finalist 2024 Indies Today Finalist 2024 Readers' Favorite 5 star review Toni Agosti is having a midlife crisis at age thirty-five. Unsurprising, since she hasn’t achieved her dream job of becoming a cellist in the Los Angeles Philharmonic and, instead, is trapped teaching music all day. She’s also barely surviving in her shaky marriage to former soulmate and new Mr. Condescending, uh…Christian. When she learns about her ancestor leaving Italy to reestablish his winery in early 1900s LA, she longs to awaken the freedom-filled family legacy and escape ...

Anna Goodrich is a 28-year-old artist in New York City, out on a Friday night in the city when she gets the call that her uncle has suddenly died. When she returns home to mid-coast Maine for his funeral, she faces all that she left behind when she left seven years earlier. The pain of her own mother's death, the fractured relationships with her father, and her first love. The life she had built for herself in New York - the art world, her boyfriend, her roommate who is also her best friend - allowed her to forget the grief and hurt she had left behind in Maine.

Some inheritances change your future. This one will help you find your way back home. Jana Calloway has built a perfect life—or so it seems. Maren Foster spends her days helping others heal, but her own heart remains guarded. Ivy West would rather run than risk being hurt again. They haven’t seen each other in over a decade, not since their friendship shattered under the weight of an unbearable loss. When their beloved college professor leaves them Winterfield Manor—a sprawling Tudor estate deep in the Oregon mountains—the three women are brought back together to confront not just ...

A Heartfelt Story of Friendship, Life’s Challenges, and New Beginnings (No HEA, sets up the series) Ellen, Betty, and Lori have built their lives in the peaceful community of Sunset Lake, but each carries a secret that could change everything. Their long-standing friendship is their anchor as they navigate personal struggles, past regrets, and the uncertainty of what lies ahead. As they open up to one another, their bond deepens, revealing hidden emotions, unresolved conflicts, and the weight of choices made over the years. Through laughter, heartache, and the comfort of shared ...