Self Discovery Fiction

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 ...

When two best friends hit a major road block in their life, the solution seems obvious; take a road trip and hope all their issues solve themselves. Unfortunately for Jack and Devon, the world doesn't work that way. This is a story for anyone who has hit rock bottom, and needed a boost from friends and family. The great thing about true friends and family is they're always there for you, even when you act like an idiot and try to push them away.

COURAGE - CHARACTER - CONVICTION Stom Carpenter has always lived on the fringes, navigating the confusing and isolating world of high school under an assumed name. Unseen for who he really is, and standing out only for his differences, he’s a silent giant in the halls—a boy whose quiet nature and intense focus make him an easy target for ridicule. Misunderstood by his peers and even by himself, Stom carries the weight of struggles he can’t explain, living in a time when words like "autism" and "neurodivergent" were rarely spoken and even less understood. COMPATIBILITY WAS ONLY A ...

A tragic accident, a life-threatening ordeal, and haunting visions of the future forces one man to set out on a quest to alter his fate. Clint, a self-absorbed and arrogant man, spends every waking moment looking out for the most important person in his life. Himself. With no regard for the people he harms, he manipulates and negotiates his way to a life of extravagance. After a near-fatal accident, he is compelled to confront his past and explore the possibilities of his future. Realizing he needs to change his ways or suffer the consequences of his past actions, Clint struggles to ...

The Boy Who Conquered a Star – A Journey from Darkness to Inner Light The Boy Who Conquered a Star is an inspiring, soul-stirring novel that blends philosophy, self-discovery, and the triumph of the human spirit. Written by acclaimed Colombian author Jaime Bedoya Martínez, this powerful story follows Michael Alexander—a once-rebellious, lazy boy who suffers a life-altering accident and finds himself confined to a wheelchair. But from this tragedy, a miracle is born. Guided by the voice of a guardian angel and fueled by a newfound thirst for knowledge, Michael undergoes a radical ...

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...

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. ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

"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 ...

Most people think the reason Prudy Millings married the best-looking preacher in the Carolinas—who inexplicably turned psychotic and mowed her down with the church van—is that she was raised all wrong. So not true. Prudy's reclamation of her life begins two years after the crime spree that nearly stopped her heart. She packs up her two precocious children and settles in her parents' South Carolina hometown where she deals with a delightful Proverbs-spewing mama who pretends her grown daughters are virgins.

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 ...

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 ...

Originally published in 1994, When the World Was Steady is award-winning author Claire Messud's first novel.

Emily Herds an Ox is a contemporary novel that utilizes the framework of the "Ten Ox Herding Pictures" from Zen Buddhism. The Ten Ox-herding Pictures have concretely depicted the process in which the imperfect, limited, and relative self (the little child) awakens to the perfect, unlimited, and absolute essential self (the ox), grasps it, tames it, forgets it, and completely incorporates it into the personality. The “Ten Ox Herding Pictures” shows the stages of Zen practice and enlightenment. Depicting both dramatic breakthroughs and plodding practice, it reconciles “sudden ...