Uplifting Love

A true romance memoir. "This is like drinking tea and honey on a cold day." When tragedy struck, I thought for sure that my own life was at an end. I was wrong. This is the true story of how two stray rescue cats and a woman named Kitty, whom I finally met after a wild ride of internet dating, brought love, romance, and laughter back into my life. Love was then. Love is now. Love is forever. WINNER of the 2018 Stephen Memorial Award FINALIST for the 2014 RONE AWARD If you love reading feel-good memoirs, then don't miss THE THREE KITTIES THAT SAVED MY LIFE, where "Mike Meyer pens a tender ...

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.

Happily ever afters rarely come easy... After trauma and heartache, Amy and Rick are finally ready to say I do - but frictions in their families see battle lines drawn. Will the drama jeopardise their big day? A heavily-pregnant Marley faces the reality of her choices and struggles to come to terms with them. Will her principles mean the end for her relationship with Finn? Lyra’s on tour, but the distance from Alex is a trial. And there’s a band member all too willing to take Alex’s place… Will it take a tragedy for Lyra to realise where her heart belongs? When Silas and Ernie hit a...

In any normal situation Fiona and Sarah would be friends. They are both smart and loving, great mothers, brilliant at life. And they both need a pal. But when Sarah arrives in Fiona's small town on the Clare coast, it's not a normal situation. Sarah is on a mission and before either she or Fiona knows it - and without her meaning to cause havoc - that single-minded vision has turned each of their worlds upside down. Fiona and Sarah both discover that just as love drains out of lives that are routine and taken for granted, so it can also flow back into those lives in unexpected and ...

Can a year of exchanged letters between two strangers turn into love? Maggie’s faith is important to her. She is confident and needs no reassurance but struggles with loneliness. As her patriotic contribution to America’s involvement in the Korean War, she writes to a soldier stationed there she doesn’t know. Tom is a soldier who is serving in Korea. The atrocities of war have rocked his faith in God until he feels uncomfortable even going inside a church. In letters he writes to Maggie, Tom doesn’t admit his lack of faith but disguises the truth. Tom falls in love with Maggie ...

The Summers family always chose somewhere special to spend their Christmas holiday instead of at home. Every year their holiday vacation destination was different and determined by each of their Christmas wishes. Hannah and her children loved their Christmas holiday tradition even though it was never easy for everyone to be completely satisfied and this year was no different...or was it? Daniel Summers quickly offered to handle the arrangements for their upcoming Christmas holiday vacation. He knew his mother was surprised and maybe even a little suspicious about his offer to find a place ...

God's gifts of love and forgiveness last all year round! All Cara Talbot wants for Christmas is for it to be over. The workaholic accountant has good reason to hate Christmas, along with charmers like actor Nick Gallagher, playing celebrity Santa at the failing London department store she has the thankless job of managing. She’s determined to save her staff’s jobs, Hollywood golden boy Nick just wants to live up to his Mr Unattached reputation and enjoy life. They couldn't be more opposite. But if accepting Nick’s dare – dates showing her the magic of a London Christmas – can ...

Family, friendship, sisterhood, the magic of new beginnings and angst of struggling family relationships...mothers, daughters, brothers and sisters, sons and cousins...all finding their inner strength, facing life’s unexpected challenges, and sometimes starting over after tragedy and heartbreak, and every once in a while...finding the one true love of a lifetime. Everyone has a story... Amanda’s legacy was simple and unbelievably complicated...her sons were determined to make it happen exactly as she wanted. Hannah was distraught and in a downward spiral after her father’s death...her...

It is music to the spirit and the rhythm of the soul. There’s no feeling more wonderful than to know that you are loved and supported unconditionally. Yet, for the strong Black queen, love can be quite elusive sometimes. Her assertiveness is labeled as aggression; her standards are labeled as arrogance. She’s been told to conform to an image that is not her, nor that of her ancestors. Sometimes, she’s been so hurt that she ends sabotaging her relationships herself, because she feels undeserving of affection, unworthy of love.

Career minded, Natalie Spencer, had never been in love. She could never understand what all the fuss was about. But when she met Jackson Humphries during Fresher’s Week at university, that all changed. Utterly infatuated, Natalie quickly discovers the meaning of love and, before she knows it, she's heading up the aisle – for the first time, that is. This feel-good romantic fiction is all about four wedding dresses, a runaway groom and a girl who got so carried away, she couldn’t see true love staring her right in the face. This is the perfect uplifting romance for the wedding season, ...

Ever worried that your golden years might be filled with moments of boredom? Picture yourself cozying up with stories so good they turn "another quiet evening" into "a walk down memory lane." From the 1940s, 50s, 60s, 70s, & 80s to today, each story captures the essence of a different era, celebrating love, friendship, family, and the simple joys that make life beautiful. Whether you're reminiscing about the past or discovering these moments for the first time, this book is the perfect companion for a cozy afternoon.

Is it ever too late to overcome the adversities of our past? Set in the South during the 60s and 70s, The Art of Straightening Nails follows Robert Rhodes as he reminisces about his life. His childhood had not been a pleasant, innocent experience. Aside from the poverty and the endless disappointment his family endured, the boy had also known personal challenges of neglect and abuse. As an adult, Robert continues to be fettered by his past. Even a religious conversion doesn't resolve his struggles. After realizing the source of his lifelong pain, he confronts his past in a dramatic climax ...

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 ...

Are some wounds too deep for love to heal? When nurse Lainie Sullivan’s beloved father dies, she vows to fulfil his retirement ambition to visit all the mainland US states on his vintage motorcycle, raising funds for cancer care. But an overnight stop in Sweetapple Falls, Oregon, home town of the wounded warrior she unwillingly fell in love with, could stretch till after Christmas as she waits for repairs on her motorcycle. The warm welcome and uncomplicated faith of the townsfolk make this place feel like home, healing her faith — and her heart. As does working on her bike with Adam ...

Dark and hazy nights were both their sword and shield... Liz Danger surrounded her. Escape seemed impossible. Hope came from the last place she expected. She knew his name...everyone did. But she knew nothing about the man he really was. Or if he had any chance at saving her. Sam The plan was a good one. If it worked. He had the perfect cover story. He’d be the one asking all the questions. Looking for answers was the story of his life and everyone knew it...expected it. This time though...the stories could turn out differently than expected. Sam and Liz knew the trip wouldn’t be easy ...

What if an unexpected detour led you to the place you belong? For Julianne Waterford, music is more than a career—it’s a sanctuary. As a gifted flutist in a prestigious orchestra and the founder of A World of Music, a nonprofit that brings music to underprivileged children, she’s poured everything into creating a meaningful life. But when her late sister’s baby becomes her responsibility, Julianne’s life takes a dramatic turn. Determined to honor her sister’s memory while navigating single parenthood, she reluctantly allows Alex Lejardin, the child’s father, back into the ...

Welcome to “Straightening Her Crown”, a testament that not all women see each other as competition, but as a means to a smile. This book anthology is a symbol of love and devotion to seeing all women soar. Helping a woman keep her crown straight is not about self, but about being selfless with your heart. What is her crown? It’s not just a jeweled tiara on her head. It’s her self-esteem, her wealth, her health, her well-being; it’s her life. It’s everything that a woman is that, at times, may not represent her at her best. In this anthology, we are women who are excited to share...

Her plans for her Europe trip didn’t include falling in love! When Tiffany Gallagher flies to London to spend the holidays with her family, volunteering at a homeless shelter on Christmas Day isn’t part of her plan. Nor is having to travel to Edinburgh with Mac, the wounded and cynical Scottish photojournalist also volunteering at the shelter, to get the Scottish New Year's Eve she'd dreamed of, a real Hogmanay. Returning to London determined to prove to her family and to herself that she's good at something other than shopping, she sets up an ambitious back-to-work partnership between ...

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—...

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, ...