Uplifting Reads

Her home and her heart aren't up for grabs, but that doesn't stop her handsome neighbor from fighting for both. After a bad breakup, artist Deni Sparks has given up on love. When a friend wills her a lakefront cottage, she packs her bags and sweet Labrador, Hershey and hits the road. She hopes to find solace in the home that once healed her. The catch? The cottage is in desperate need of repair and Deni has three months to make things right. She’s no stranger to hard challenges. Architect Joel Anderson has wanted to develop the beachfront since high school, and now with the local economy ...

Spending Christmas alone was their plan…but things didn’t quite work out according to plan…all the better because no one should spend Christmas alone…The last thing Mac would ever have believed that he’d be doing a few days before Christmas was to find himself driving through a couple feet of water…but he was. His RV was filled with neighbors and friends and a couple of kids they picked up along the way after their car flooded out. Emily wasn’t expecting guests when she woke up that morning but that’s exactly what she’s getting ready for… And Christmas is just around the...

Can a sweet reunion lead to a second chance at love? After a marriage gone sour, Rebecca hopes for a fresh start. With plans of opening a bakery by the sun-kissed shore. She trades the hustle and bustle of city life, For the tranquil embrace of her hometown, Emerald, Florida. But like a wave of surprise, Max Thompson washes ashore. With dimples that could outshine the Florida sun, He's not only her childhood crush, But also, her best friend's twin brother. It's clear there's some unfinished business between them. But she's determined to keep things professional. Until Max becomes her next-...

She’d waited years for this moment…for him. You can always go home…but what will you find when you do. Jonathan Hansen is about to find out. For years they’ve hidden a huge secret…an island that was home to their small town, the families and friends who live there, and the secrets they've kept for generations. But danger might be right beyond the water’s edge. Together, two guarded hearts are willing to face the impending threat and the danger it poses to the tranquility of their small island home. Ainslin O’Cleary wasn’t the type to over-react but she was beginning to feel ...

*** Engaging Women's Fiction Beach Romance Series - Unraveling Mysteries, Saving Lives, and Finding Love *** Hanna, dedicated to rescuing abused horses, finds her peace along the Sea of Cortez. Having established a sanctuary for abandoned horses, Hanna cherishes her quiet, beachside life. Her rescue horses, healed and loved, now gallop joyfully along the shores. But change is on the horizon. Colin, an Irish traveler with a passion for helping others, has settled down in the seaside community, dedicating himself to the volunteer fire department. As the area develops with a new resort and ...

Join Matilda, a brave little mouse, on an unforgettable journey of discovery and friendship. When forced to leave her home, Matilda embarks on a thrilling adventure to find a new one. Along the way, she meets a fellow traveler and together they learn valuable lessons about kindness, trust, and the power of turning enemies into friends. This charming, fully illustrated tale is a perfect read-aloud experience for little ones and an inspiring chapter book for independent readers. Experience the magical power of paying it forward.

Betrayal. Bitter resentment. Unwavering loyalty. One man inspired all three... And expected nothing in return...he’d learned not to. Then, when time was more precious than anything money could buy, he wanted one thing for himself. Just one thing. It began all about him...or so he believed. And should have known better. He excelled at keeping his emotions carefully hidden. Then she became his everything. Nothing was the same... He’d do anything to protect her...anything. This is Book Five of the 6-part Married to Memories Until Someday short-story series. Book 5 of 6.

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 ...

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....

The diversity of life on earth is astounding, with each species perfectly adapted to its environment. Sharks can navigate the ocean using electromagnetic fields; sloths use algae as camouflage; albatross can fly for hours without beating their wings; and orca pods each have unique cultures and languages. But every hour, three species disappear. Our incredible world is at risk. Megan McCubbin reveals the stories of the scientists, rangers and conservationists who are fighting to save these extraordinary creatures from extinction.

It's only been a couple of years since Janice Parker lost her partner Cheryl to kidney complications, and she is sure that she isn't ready for another relationship. However, when her sister and best friend come up with a complicated scheme to set her up on a date with a stranger, Janice finds out that attraction can exist on different levels. As she explores her feelings regarding the new territory she is presented with, Janice wonders if she is capable of falling in love again.

She’s had a lifelong case of wanderlust. He’s a cowboy with a secret past. New to town, her neighbor might just make her want to put down roots. Chevy Ann has spent her life on the go, traveling the world and taking odd jobs. When she learns the father she never knew left her his estate in the quaint town of Blue Bay Beach, she plans to sell it to fund her next big trip. What she isn’t counting on is the cute cowboy next door. Tucker Ritchie fled the ranch with a secret and now fixes cars in southern Florida. He learned his lesson when it came to girls next door. When he gets a new ...

*** Captivating Women's Fiction Beach Romance Series *** Jessica, a fearless adventurer, dreams of conquering the Baja 250 off-road race. Determined and well-prepared, Jessica embraces the thrill and adrenaline of the race, her eyes set on the trophy. She's ready to make history as the first woman not only to finish but to win the prestigious event. Kyle Lewis, a newly minted doctor, is excited to complete his internship under his mentor, Dr. Solis, in Baja. Having spent countless vacations assisting in the seaside clinic, he feels confident taking the lead while Dr. Solis enjoys a well-...

Meg Todd is tired of putting her happiness on hold. When she learns her bullying brother-in-law has horrifying plans for her future, she asks an attorney family friend for help escaping. Meg wants her own husband and home and is willing to move over halfway across the country to achieve her goal. Along the way she agrees to take two children for their dying mother? Is she too impulsive? Will Curtis and the children become the happy family of Meg’s dreams? Curtis McClain has to be careful with his small savings or it won’t fund his dream of his own newspaper. He wants a wife—and he ...