Uplifting Reads

A Price Paid in Blood is a Heavy Reckoning. William Blake said, "It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend." Adam Dupree’s life in White Owl is never without conflict, that’s a lawyer’s job. When that conflict comes from within the inner circle of the office, it takes on a new meaning. As Dupree comes face to face with cases that reinforce the evil in the world, this time it could kill him. Is there still good in people or has society come to the point where morals, honor, and the value of a person’s word become meaningless? Join Dara, Dupree, Toby Wharton, Marsh ...

You don’t just have Hope… you are Hope. She’s always been with you. You just forgot her name. In this tender and uplifting short story, Hope steps out of the shadows and into your life... not as an idea, but as your oldest, truest friend. Told in her voice, this beautifully written reflection invites you to see your own struggles, heartbreaks, and quiet victories through the eyes of the one who’s never left your side. Whether you’re standing at the edge, searching for a sign, or simply trying to remember how to believe again... this is the story you didn’t know you needed. ...

When Jemima loses her beloved grandfather, keeping his allotment alive seems like ideal way to feel close to him. She's never fitted in before - is this her chance to find where she really belongs? Finally Melissa has the allotment she's been longing for to distract her while her husband works away - even if it is chest-high in weeds. But when she looks for help in the wrong place, she finds she's the hottest topic of gossip.

The most eligible bachelor wants to win her back. The wealthiest woman in the ton just wants to forget him. When Anna returns to the London Season, she does so hoping to avoid Ambrose, the man who broke her heart. But he’s become one of London’s most sought after bachelors, and he’s everywhere. As she slowly learns to trust, and Ambrose proves himself worthy, the two navigate the London Season and the machinations of one Lord Featherstone, the famed matchmaker of all men. Enjoy this first novella in a new series, A Gentleman’s Match.

She’s a billionaire runaway bride, my arch enemy, and now … my new roommate. Mermaid Shores is my sanctuary. Here, I’m not Noah Clark, the grumpy A-list actor. I’m just another summer resident alone in my grief. Until Caroline Knight storms into the bar in her wedding gown. Running from the altar, hiding from her mother… and the police. She’s always been my rival, the bane of my prep school existence. We are anything but friends and this is drama I don’t need. I should’ve ducked and run, and now I’m stuck. Because her car was confiscated and the hotels are full. What kind ...

Even if traditional books have felt frustrating to listen to, these short, accessible stories will keep your mind engaged and heart warmed.

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 ...

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice… Patty Bradley learned early what happens when love is blind. Back in high school, Patty treasured her late-night talks on the front porch steps with neighbor, Jack Krieger. She told herself it didn’t matter that at school they were strangers. She understood. After all, he was popular and she was ‘Fatty Patty.’ Handsome, athletic and a friend to many, Jack Krieger bore the weight of everyone’s high expectations with a smile. Only around Patty could he let down his guard and be himself. When an incident the night of prom shatters their ...

We can all remember a time when we were young and under-the-weather, and Mom soothed and nurtured us back to health with her magical chicken soup elixir. Now we can revisit those cherished moments with a delightful batch of stories for and about mothers. Celebrity contributions include Barbara Bush, Reba McEntire, Erma Bombeck and Montel Williams.

A witch violinist, Romance bubbling in the cauldron, the return of a ghost and fairy… Throw in an overprotective daddy and freaky mobsters getting in the way. FREE on Kindle Unlimited! I’m Sophie Rowling. Violinist, witch, and wholehearted believer in Magic and Happily Ever After. A terminal case of musician’s block and lost magic used to be my biggest problems. Dante Walker. Tall, cocky, and mysterious Mr. Wrong… who turns out to be the magical cure for my musician’s block. After rescuing me from murderous kidnappers, he ends up spending the night with me, in the same bed, and…...

This is a short story made up of a series of letters written throughout the life of the books key character Casey Jones. Casey is 98 when we meet him and writing to his local newspaper. The paper features a few of his letters on diverse subjects, all bite size little snippets that provoke some thought. He also wrote to his wife, Kitty and the old romantic saved his best words for her. It is clear that he thinks the world of her. Casey is a light-hearted little read that was a pleasure to write. I hope you enjoy reading about him.

Two food trucks. One dream. A rivalry that’s about to simmer into something sweeter. Lyra’s food truck, The Pie-ganic, is her pride and joy—even if it’s just a stepping stone to her real dream: a music career. But when Alex rolls into Lilac Bay with his rival business, her tidy plans go up in smoke. He’s charming, infuriating, and way too good at drawing customers. As their battle for the bay’s best lunch heats up, so does the tension between them. Between beach walks, accidental meetings, and a potential love rival, Lyra starts to wonder: What if the life she’s been craving ...

This audiobook is a treasure trove of engaging short stories crafted to inspire, entertain, and transport you back to the charm of the '50s through the '80s. Each story is filled with humor, warmth, and relatable moments designed to spark joy, connection, and meaningful reflection. Relive history, uncover fascinating trivia, and savor timeless life lessons with every chapter.

Winter in Springbrook sparkles with Christmas magic, but event planner Frankie Laurie isn’t prepared for the unexpected snowstorm that sweeps into town just as she’s about to launch the annual Candy Cane Lane festival. Tasked with creating a holiday wonderland, Frankie’s enthusiasm is matched only by her hope that this year’s festival will bring the community together. However, her plans take a turn when she meets Sean Morrison, a down-to-earth widower and single dad who’s still healing from the loss of his wife. As the snow falls and the two are thrown together in the charming ...

The ink on Carrie’s divorce papers was barely dry when she got the frantic call from her ex-husband’s sister...Carrie’s young niece trusted when she shouldn’t have and everything in her young life changes. Without a second thought Carrie agrees to her former sister-in-law’s request to allow Addie to spend time with her in Burlington. Regardless of the divorce she is still family. Within hours of Addie’s arrival Carrie realizes the damage done to her young niece is far worse than she could have anticipated and that a few shopping excursions weren’t going to do the trick. She ...

This is an ebook of poetry written with everyone in mind. The poems are meant to inspire and to give hope to those feeling down. The poetry touches on different facets of everyday life. These uplifting poetic words include poems about those we care deeply for including wives, mothers, husbands, and fathers. A kind word is capable of making or breaking someone's day. It's also an ebook where you can feast on life and religious poetry. The author has written with love this poetic ebook view of life through his own personal self expressions and experiences. Each poetry topic of interest is ...

Return to Summit Falls is the ongoing story of four men who learned from childhood that not all family ties are those we are born to…and how life can change in a single day…a single moment. When they return to the small town of Summit Falls, they find life is also filled with second chances…in life and love.This includes: Going Home Home Again Coming Home Going Home Years ago four young men left their hometown of Summit Falls. Each of them ready to take on whatever the world had to throw at them. Now, years later, two of them are coming home. Jonah Sutherland has made public service ...

Sometimes the heart must break before grace can bloom. Grace in Bloom A Christian Romance of Redemption, Renewal, & Unfailing Love After decades of devotion, Beatrice Foley unraveled—her marriage ended, her purpose blurred, and her heart felt forgotten. But just when the silence threatened to swallow her faith, God whispered a new beginning. Drawn into an unexpected friendship with a widower whose quiet strength both unsettles and comforts her; Beatrice is faced with a question she thought was no longer hers to ask. What if love can rise from the ashes? Set against the backdrop of small-...

This latest collection of stories celebrates the shared experiences of being a woman in a 101 new ways. You will be moved by these true accounts of how women like you have embraced life's defining moments by finding love, dealing with loss, overcoming obstacles and achieving their dreams and goals.

Singles are coming into their own: Each year more and more people are single either by choice or by circumstance. This book celebrates the joys and challenges of living life single, and like its Chicken Soup predecessors, will be a source of inspiration, laughter, and wisdom.