Uplifting Love

They say there’s a covered bridge that heals the sick and mends the broken. Actual miracles have happened within its green clapboard protective shell. When Alicia Silver faces spending her first Christmas without her fiancé, she knows that the only way she can manage through the season is if she has a little divine intervention. So she heads to the snowy Smoky Mountains to visit that bridge, hoping to reach her fiancé somehow. But she isn’t expecting to encounter Leo Whitaker when she gets there. He, too, is looking for answers. His father is missing.

Discover the power of self-love and spiritual growth with I Am In Love, Book 9 in The Affirmation Collection. Unlock the potential within you and learn to find love within yourself through daily meditations and inspirational affirmations. - Embrace self-love and acceptance with daily spiritual affirmations - Experience inner peace and happiness through guided meditation - Transform your relationships with the power of self-compassion - Cultivate a positive mindset and attract love into your life - Strengthen your spiritual connection and discover your true purpose - Overcome self-doubt and ...

When 79-year-old Arthur Edwards gathers his family together to share some important news, no one is prepared for the bombshell he drops: he's gay, and after a lifetime in the closet, he's finally ready to come out. Arthur's 21-year-old grandson, Teddy, has a secret of his own: he's also gay, and developing serious feelings for his colleague Ben. But Teddy doesn't feel ready to come out yet – especially when Arthur’s announcement causes shockwaves in the family.

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul II offers more inspiring stories to help you master the game we call life. Today's teens have ever more issues and social pressures to juggle than young adults just 20 years ago. This book, like its predecessor, can be your guide, a beacon in the darkness, a safe haven in a storm, a warm hug in the cold and a respite from loneliness. There's no preaching as to what you should and shouldn't do. Instead, this book is full of teens sharing their experiences.

Head over Heels for the Prince… Schoolteacher Lauren Carlyle doesn’t lose her head over men. This was why being swept off her feet by a handsome stranger at a party didn’t make sense. Not expecting to see him again after that night, she was shocked to learn they’d be living under the same roof. What was even crazier, the man she thought didn’t have a dime to his name was none other than Alexander Gabrielle, Prince of Carpegnia. She’d fallen for Alex without knowing he had royal blood. He was what she wanted but could she convince him she loved him for the man he was and not ...

Dexter Nieman was not the type of person to marry a stranger on a whim. Steady, predictable, and maybe even boring, he liked his settled life, loved being in his rut. And he certainly didn't intend to marry his neighbor, an eccentric recluse who worked odd hours and inexplicably owned a cauldron. But his job involved putting out fires for four insane brothers. And when one of those fires spiraled out of control, involving Dexter and his quirky neighbor, a pretend marriage seemed the only solution. Lainey Andrews quit her job to follow her dream of making candy, straight into total ruin. She...

The strong Black woman is the healed woman. Emotional self-care affirmations are grounded on kindness, even when the message is brutal honesty. They are not just a ritual to cross off a checklist. They are a hard reset of the way you show yourself love. They are a reminder that you are beautifully created, no matter your flaws, and that you are brilliant and wonderful regardless of what life is throwing at you. Listen to them everyday. Feel them in your soul. Make it a ritual that you’ll look forward to performing each and every day.

Will an uptight college professor find love on a Montana ranch? Raised by parents who didn’t believe in celebrating holidays, Lauren Van Meveren has one goal when she arrives in Sweet River, Montana shortly before Christmas; complete her research project and get back to civilization. Though the attraction between single dad Seth Anderssen and Lauren is hot enough to melt mountain snow, all the rancher wants for Christmas is a temporary nanny for his daughter. When Lauren agrees to help, she finds herself drawn into an unfamiliar world of Cowboys, ranches, and yuletide traditions. She ...

Three second chances. Three small towns. One heartwarming collection you won’t want to end. In this charming collection of three cozy novellas, love blooms in the most unexpected places - from snowed-in bakeries to crumbling family inns and long-forgotten orchards. These stories follow women who return home to find more than just the ghosts of their pasts waiting. Whether it’s mending what’s been broken, discovering buried secrets, or finally speaking the words left unsaid, each story will wrap you in warmth, longing, and the kind of happily ever after that feels like home. For fans ...

In the heart of Hopewell, Indiana, Jonah Hershberger and his brother, Matthew, helm a thriving carpentry business. But the demands of their growing enterprise have left their home in disarray. They seek help and find it in an unexpected source—Grace Schrock, a childhood friend. Grace's family farm faces dire financial straits. When Jonah offers her a job as their housekeeper, Grace gratefully accepts, seeing an opportunity to support her family. Amidst the daily routines and shared responsibilities, an unexpected twist of emotions arises. Jonah finds himself envisioning a future with ...

Discover a world of love, faith, and community. Follow the Lancaster County Amish as they navigate the challenges of balancing their beliefs with the allure of the wider world. Lydia Lapp, a young Amish woman returning from a New Order Amish community, is eager to bridge the gap between the Amish and Englisch communities, but not everyone is on board with her ideas. As tensions rise over a proposed factory, Lydia and other community members work to find a compromise that respects tradition while allowing for progress. Along the way, they discover new opportunities for growth and employment,...

In the tranquil Amish community of Harmony Hill, Melinda Stoltzfus dreams of sharing her exquisite quilts with the world. A talented quilt maker with a passion for craftsmanship, she yearns to step beyond the boundaries of her community and showcase her artistry. When Dean Dominguez, a successful Englischer and Ethan Abbott's business partner, recognizes her potential, he proposes a collaboration that could change everything for both of them. As Melinda and Dean work side by side, their professional relationship blossoms into something deeper. Dean’s ambition and vision inspire Melinda, ...

Will love be the winner? Josie Campbell grew up surrounded by doctors who were fiercely dedicated to their profession. That’s why fun-loving Josie has never been tempted to date anyone in the profession. Then again, she’s never met anyone as intriguing as neurosurgeon Noah Anson. Captivated by Josie’s free-wheeling spirit—and her total lack of interest in him--Noah is determined to win the beauty’s heart. Noah has never met a situation he can’t control or a woman he can’t charm. When Noah asserts that he can win her heart in five dates, Josie can’t resist the tempting ...

Make each of your morning a ritual where you celebrate yourself as the Black queen you are. Embrace the infinite goodness in your heart. Just be. Expect all that is good to come to you. Let go of your indecisiveness and speak abundance, peace and success into your life. You are blessed. You are an amazing and beautiful person who deserves endless happiness! Here you’ll find empowering positive affirmations carefully crafted to start your day the best way possible. Listen to them at least five minutes a day.

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Discover a world of love, faith, and community. Follow the Lancaster County Amish as they navigate the challenges of balancing their beliefs with the allure of the wider world. When a young Amish man, Daniel Byler, returns to the community after serving time in prison, he finds an unlikely ally in Lydia Lapp, who sees his potential for change and growth. As Lydia's efforts to bridge the gap between the Amish and Englisch communities continue, she organizes a community event that brings together members from both worlds. Meanwhile, Hannah Fisher continues to grapple with her own struggles ...

Classic, charming, and magical… take on a whole new meaning this Christmas! Cade Pruitt had only two things he loved – his car and the holidays. After repeated failed relationships, he had given up dating until a ‘sled’ rolled right through a stop sign, careening into his 1932 Ford Coupe – and his world. Holly Beary was done with dating ‘guys’ and wanted a real man in her life. Someone who would fight for her, woo her, and sweep her right off her feet. Where were all the knights in shining armor and why on earth was the man in the ‘rust-bucket’ now losing his cool in the ...

The right woman…was right under his nose! As far back as she can remember, Betsy McGregor has crushed on Ryan Harcourt. Unfortunately, Ryan views her only as a friend. When she gets a job working for the handsome attorney, Betsy sees this as her opportunity to turn friendship into love. The stakes are high, but she’s used to overcoming obstacles. She's not sure how she ends up agreeing to play matchmaker for him. Or him for her! As Ryan attempts to find Betsy the perfect man for her, the friendship between them builds into a powerful chemistry. Will Ryan discover his perfect match has ...

With a terminal diagnosis her life will never be the same again. Against the odds, will she make the right decisions? From the outside Beryl has everything, a happy marriage, a loving family and loyal friends. That is until her doctor tells her she only has 52 weeks left to live. Making a decision to treat her limited time as an adventure, she decides to free herself and enjoy as many new experiences as she can fit in. Some adventures can be small; meeting new people and making a difference to their lives, while others can be huge life affirming events. It’s all about how you tackle them ...

A promise to their dying father was why Mhairi Quinlin wanted to strangle the life out of her twin sisters. Mhairi hid an awful secret. Her vow never to marry has been usurped by her sisters’ harebrained scheme. She would accept no man as husband. At six foot six, grown men had fled in the face of Connor Smythe’s anger. He came to Arkansas for land. But the moment his eyes roamed over Mhairi’s rose petal skin, beautifully shaped lips, and violet eyes, Connor claimed her as his own. Now Mhairi faces the fight of her life.