Uplifting Love

Legal secretary Fern can't quite believe her luck when post barrister James Carver takes a shine to her. With her mahogany brown hair - 'I blend in with the office furniture' - and green eyes, she doesn't feel in any way special. After all, a typing speed of 60 wpm and a dream of being an artist hardly make her a catch. Flattered and thrilled at the attention, Fern is smitten, even when James turns out to have some very strange habits ... When will Fern see that he is a total rat? When she gets the sack - for slapping a judge - or when she suspects he's seeing someone else? With her family ...

Sometimes the perfect match isn’t in the algorithm—it’s in the chaos Looking for your next heartwarming and hilarious romantic escape? Love (Mis)Matched is the feel-good opposites-attract romance you’ve been searching for. Packed with laugh-out-loud moments, emotional depth, and quirky characters you’ll root for. Meet Chloe Hart: a free-spirited artist living in a tiny, colorful town in New Zealand. Her life is full of chaos, paint splatters, and a goat named Pesto. She believes in following her heart, even if it means living a little messily. Enter Alex Monroe: a polished tech ...

Family…however close or distantly connected…is still family. And no one knows that better than the many members of the McAdams family. Few understand the vast implications that come with a large extended family as Drew McAdams does…and especially now. His brothers and sisters are also beginning to understand just how complicated it can be now that the four of them are responsible for the equally vast and extensive McAdams Trust. The headaches have only just begun. Life as they knew it will never be the same. Drew McAdams strongly suspects that if another call or message comes into his...

The life of 79-year-old pensioner Peggy Smart is as beige as the décor in her retirement village. Her week revolves around aqua aerobics and appointments with her doctor. The highlight of Peggy's day is watching her neighbour Brian head out for his morning swim. Peggy dreams of inviting the handsome widower to an intimate dinner. But why would an educated man like Brian, a chartered accountant no less, look twice at Peggy? As a woman of a certain age, she fears she has become invisible, even to men in their 80s.

Irina Popov didn’t mean to knock over Arnold Matthews’ trash cans. Twice. Or to park her beat-up sedan half on his manicured lawn. Or to nearly drop a vintage sofa on his head. But moving into a new town is chaotic, especially when you’re trying to juggle your freelance design business, your faith, and your habit of jumping into life headfirst—even if it means landing face-first in your new neighbor’s flower bed. Arnold Matthews likes his life just the way it is: quiet, orderly, and decidedly free of loud, bubbly women with questionable baking skills and a dog named Sparky who ...

Romantic sparks fly when a fiercely independent woman who has cast-iron plans for her life and an eligible bachelor who’s rarely seen without a beautiful lady on his arm, clash in a fateful meeting in this 1950s sweet Southern romance. Joanna Gardner’s past disturbs her every waking moment. Only her painting soothes her unrest, and there, she submerges herself, shutting out all social interactions. Until Junior Neale enters her life. When the respected lawyer Junior Neale first meets Joanna, he is rendered almost speechless, and all those other women’s charms fade away. But then he ...

Discover a world of love, faith, and community in this prequel to an exciting Amish romance series. Follow the Lancaster County Amish as they navigate the challenges of balancing their beliefs with the allure of the wider world. In a world where expectations and traditions are highly valued, eldest daughter Hannah Fisher's dream of attending college creates a rift within her Amish community. As Hannah struggles to find a balance between her Amish faith and her desire to explore the outside world, tensions rise, and relationships are put to the test. To complicate matters further, Samuel ...

Grace Tanner has a heart for love—after all, she plans weddings for a living. But her own life? It’s a little more spilled coffee and chaos than smooth sailing and happily-ever-afters. Especially when she’s roped into planning the church’s charity gala…with him. Brandon Roberts is all business. Budgets, schedules, efficiency—he likes things neat and predictable. Grace? She’s a walking exclamation point in a world that, in his opinion, needs more periods. From the moment Grace trips into their first planning meeting (literally), it’s clear they see the world very differently....

Elenora Winters has a sweet life—or so she tells herself. As the proud owner of Heavenly Bites, the best bakery in her small town (okay, the only bakery in her small town), she spends her days baking angel cakes and sprinkling joy—and powdered sugar—everywhere she goes. She’s perfectly content to stay single, thank you very much. After all, she’s got Jesus, a thriving business, and a trusty KitchenAid mixer. Who needs more than that? Dr. Matt Raine wasn’t planning to come back home. After years of serving in medical missions abroad, he’s back in town for what’s supposed to ...

Can a struggling artist and her hunky nerd ex overcome their tangled past in this heartwarming second chance romance? Sarah never imagined she’d fall for someone like Ari Hatfield—a charming, geeky programmer from a wealthy and powerful family. Their chemistry was undeniable, but when Ari’s family stepped in to tear them apart, Sarah’s dreams and heart were shattered. Years later, Sarah has given up her passion for art to care for her disabled sister, while Ari’s career as a successful entrepreneur has only grown. When fate unexpectedly brings them back together, the sparks ...

New Cover. This novella was originally included in the anthology Christmas Comes To Dickens. A holiday romance where ambition meets heart, and love must overcome office gossip. Laura Jordan is looking forward to a peaceful holiday season, with plans to volunteer at the homeless shelter and enjoy some quiet time at home. She loves her job at the Callahan Group advertising agency and deeply admires her brilliant boss, Ward Callahan. Careful to keep her feelings hidden, Laura knows that even a hint of office romance could threaten her reputation and career. Ward Callahan, a self-made success ...

When you’re fifty, it’s hard to trust again. Even more so when your mother’s mantra, "Never More," keeps running through your head. Beverly is starting over and taking charge of her life. She’s moved, has her own business, two puppies, friends, and most surprising to her, a new relationship! But can she trust her heart to him? It’s hard to let go of old hurts. If you’re over fifty and have ever been betrayed by someone, you need to read this book and know that miracles can happen and dreams can come true. A two-time USA Today Bestselling Author brings you the second book in the ...

He broke her heart once. Can she trust him to piece it back together? Tonya McPherson thought Malcolm Hall was her forever—until the day he walked away without looking back. Four years later, she’s rebuilt her life, convincing herself she’s moved on. But when Malcolm returns to Orange Valley as the new youth pastor at her church, the past crashes into her present, and the man who left her behind is now everywhere she turns. Malcolm never stopped loving Tonya, but answering God’s call meant making the hardest choice of his life. Now, he’s back—not just to serve, but to fight for ...

Seven-year-old Jake's heart is failing, and he doesn't want to leave his dad, Simon, alone. So he makes a decision: to find Simon someone to love before he goes. Beth is determined to forget the past. But even when she leaves New York to start afresh in a Lake District village, she can't shake the secrets that haunt her. Single dad Simon still holds a candle for the woman who left him years ago. Every day is a struggle to earn a living while caring for his beloved son. He has no time for finding someone new.

After losing his home and savings to his lying son, widower Robin Bentley has a breakdown and is consigned to a care home for the elderly. He’s deeply depressed and has lost himself. As his health improves, he feels imprisoned and decides he must escape. While sneaking away, his path is blocked by a scary, battle-worn bull terrier, which is being hunted by the police. Very frightened, Robin distracts its attention with food from his rucksack, and then hurriedly makes the long walk to his planned hideaway at a seaside caravan park. But the fearsome beast follows him relentlessly...

The third volume in the Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul series gives more love, support, and inspiration for the series' loyal teen readers. More and more, life is a struggle for teens. Not just dealing with the tragedies that seem to plague them so often, but also handling the daily pressures that pervade their lives. This book, like the first two volumes in the series, will help them, and will serve as their guide and constant companion.

From the simplicity of poetry from a childlike, innocent point of view, Christine Madline Ellsworth brings readers through a series of poems, both complex and often openly confessional, to a conclusion that delivers them onto yet another path. Here, then, is the process of life from a singularly female vista: moving from one stage to the next—though rarely smoothly or easily, and not without a bump or two. Beginning with the assassination of JFK, first love, and on through abusive marriages, forgiveness threaded with current health, social media and environmental concerns, transformation ...

Once you've been betrayed, trusting again is the scariest gamble of all. Becca Pierson takes her vows seriously. So even when her husband's secret gambling addiction shakes her world, she soldiers on, sure they can work things out. But reality soon proves otherwise, and she decides she must put their 10-year-old son David first and file for divorce. When a loan shark barges into her apartment and demands the little cash she has left, she takes David and flees 400 miles across Montana to the only place that will shelter them--Ragin' Moon Refuge. Tony Lascari's family owns Ragin' Moon, and he...

For beginning gardeners and veteran green-thumbs, this uplifting collection of stories is filled with what every gardener knows: gardens fill lives with a special richness because they are a living reminder of the beauty in the world.

Imagine having a friend who whispers just the right words of encouragement and wisdom when you need it. That's what this book is! Packed with uplifting devotionals, this pocket companion is designed to guide you through the joys and challenges of creating meaningful relationships grounded in faith and love. Each page highlights the importance of listening, forgiveness, and compassion, weaving scripture, prayer, and reflection into a tapestry of hope and encouragement. It's like having coffee with a good friend who knows what to say to lift your spirits and strengthen your faith in God's ...