Uplifting Women

Burned out. Back home. And about to plié her way into something real. When high-achieving attorney Maddie Collins crashes from burnout, she returns to her quirky hometown of Willow Glen—hoping for a breather, not a breakdown. In a moment of whimsy (or desperation), she joins a beginner ballet class at Arabesque Academy. What starts as sore muscles and social awkwardness turns into something unexpected: friendship, healing, and a glitter-splashed sisterhood that just might change everything. As Maddie rebuilds her life one plié at a time, she begins to wonder if joy was never in the ...

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 ...

Caleb and Jed return from their mission that took them to the other side of the globe, but not everything is the same as it was before they left. Anderson and Danny’s new project brings another unexpected visitor to the Mae’s hidden valley. And Barrett is once again following Joshua up the same hill the two of them climbed during their many long hikes in search of the castle, but this time it’s not quite the same and for a completely different reason. Julie Engstrom didn’t think twice when she bought the small ghost town of Mae’s Second Chance. Something deep inside her knew the ...

Families hold some secrets close. Ashamed of the behaviour of a relative, they never speak of it to each other, let alone in public. The one they believe to be at fault is written out of the family history, never to be mentioned. But love, even if hidden for years, has powerful roots that push the truth towards the surface where it bursts out to blossom in the light. Amy Rogers discovers an envelope containing old photographs and letters in her dying mother's wardrobe which bring people and events she never knew existed exploding out of the past. Amy sets out to uncover what was buried and ...

The Right Man: 15 Bite-Sized Contemporary Romance Stories Served with Love in Small Doses. Fall in love fifteen times over with The Right Man, a charming collection of short, contemporary romance stories perfect for a cozy afternoon or bedtime escape. Each story is a quick read—just enough to tug at your heart, spark a smile, or leave you breathless. Heartbreak. Hope. And the moment you finally meet the right one. The Right Man & More Romantic Short Stories delivers touching, tender tales of love found in unexpected places. From second chances to serendipitous meetings, each story offers ...

FROM THE AMAZON UK NUMBER ONE BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF A CHRISTMAS MURDER Hidden Chapters is an emotionally gripping story of family secrets and unearthing the past. Catrin, a devoted mother struggling to keep her marriage alive, is blindsided by the appearance of her daughter's birth mother, Elizabeth. Catrin must confront her own lies and secrets from the past, while struggling to accept the truth about her beloved 'golden brother' and alcoholic mother. Set on the picturesque Welsh Gower Peninsula, where Worm’s Head is a tidal island off Rhossili Bay, Mary Grand's writing is beautifully ...

Josie is assigned to mystery-shop a chain of lingerie stores, and she’s surprised to find her high school gym teacher, Mrs. Hayes, working as a shop manager and “C-cup counselor.” Even worse, Josie finds a high school acquaintance murdered in a restroom near the shop, her hands bound with the bra she just purchased. Thanks to a secret from her past, Mrs. Hayes has a motive for this murder, and a flimsy alibi. Josie has to find the real killer to save Mrs. Hayes.

This quotes book is a treasure chest, a secret box of feminine wisdom, wit, causticity, and generosity. Here are collected quotes and aphorisms of the most famous, outstanding, bright, brave and strong women of our world, whose talent and belief in themselves have changed it for better. There is a lot that we can learn from these women. This audiobook will be a source of inspiration for all who feel the desire to realize themselves and move towards their goals. It’s gorgeous gift book for your mom, friends, and acquaintances.

The time: 20 centuries ago. Jesus has just burst upon the scene. But a 14-year old boy doesn't care. He's despondent because his father died when he was a child, and he was born with a withered hand. He's become a drunkard and a thief. He knows that if he's caught, the authorities could cut off his hands or put out his eyes ... but he doesn't care until he has a life-changing, dramatic encounter with the Christ that changes his life. When Jesus heals him, the young man is renewed, he now has something to live for, he turns away from liquor and stealing. But the people in his town have ...

Three lifelong friends embrace a new chapter in life as their dreams come true in Paradise Cove. Elizabeth Grant has devoted the last twenty-five years of her life to her career. When she is passed over for a long-deserved promotion she realizes it is time for a change. But now what? With the help of a little Boeuf Bourguignon she finds her way. Becky Lee has a huge tenant problem in the form of a six-foot tall son who just graduated from college, is writing a screenplay and won’t move out of the house. A second chance at love with her High School crush just may be the solution to all of ...

His loss made him a recluse. To protect her heart, she can no longer trust. Will they let the past steal their future, or will they risk their hearts in the season that promises everlasting love? After a recent breakup, Madison Grant accepts that her most attractive asset is her family name. Despite her broken heart, she flies to the Caribbean to be maid of honor at her best friend’s wedding and determined to have a good time. After the loss of his fiancée, Oliver Smith closes himself off from family and friends and focuses on his company. When his best friend asks him to be best man at ...

In this thrilling espionage novel, John Moss falls for the charms of Claudia, a British Secret Service Agent who convinces him to carry a national secret stolen from the Chinese government into the United Kingdom. But Claudia never planned on falling in love with him, and she certainly didn’t plan on his untimely death in an explosion. As tensions rise between the Chinese and British intelligence, Claudia’s desire for vengeance threatens to ignite a war. With her superiors breathing down her neck, Claudia must hunt down the assassin who killed John while being discreet and watching her ...

They say a full moon on Christmas Day signals a time of new beginnings... Everyone knows that Christmas in Holly Pointe, Vermont, the Capital of Christmas Kindness, is a big deal. The Events! The Traditions! The Tourists! This year Melinda Kelly wants to shake things up. She’ll trade snow for sand and spend the holidays in sunny Mexico. A destination wedding in Mexico is the ultimate Christmas vacation--unless you're Jack McPherson, the groom is your brother, and the bride is your ex-fiancée. While Jack wishes them the best, this holiday has awkward written all over it. When a system-...

Letting go of a lifetime of hurts isn’t easy. It’s pretty hard to believe that Happy Ever After even exists. Can Carol let go of the past and move on to the future with a handsome chef whose intentions are an open book? It’s pretty clear to everyone but Carol that he’s in love with her. It’s also pretty clear to everyone that Carol has some issues she needs to overcome before she can take the first step to Midlife happiness. A Maltese puppy and good friends who conspire with the chef just might make everything possible. But then again, whoever said life will go smoothly and just ...

Splash of Fun One woman, a near-death experience, and a gloriously unfiltered adventure in saying YES to life. Margot was hit by a bus while checking her emails. Yes — really. It was the world’s most ridiculous wake-up call… and it worked. Now back from the brink (and fuelled by good wine, questionable hats, and a dog named Toby with spiritual insights), Margot is dragging her reluctant husband Graham into a whirlwind of soul-reviving, joy-inducing mischief. Think underwater motorbikes, spa rebellions, rogue tango lessons, and an accidental moment of infamy involving a squeaky toy and...

The inhabitants of the Inventor's Housing Estate keep themselves to themselves. There are the friendly 'Hellos' when commutes coincide and the odd cheeky eye roll when the wine bottles clank in number seven's wheelie bin, but it's not exactly Ramsay Street. The dilapidated community centre is no longer the beating heart of the estate that Becky remembers from her childhood. So the new pottery class she's helped set up feels like a fresh start. And not just for her.

Sometimes saving something small saves something inside you. After years of watching a live eagle cam from the solitude of her apartment, Karen has fallen in love with a nest she’ll never touch, and eaglets she’ll never meet. But when a brutal winter storm hits and one fragile chick seems unlikely to survive, she makes a decision that shocks even herself: she’s going to find the nest. With no experience, no plan, and a bag full of snacks and worry, Karen steps into the snow. Her journey through the wild is harrowing, irrational—and maybe the most important thing she’s ever done. ...

Emma Knight is starting over—one batch of cookies at a time. After losing everything in the city, she returns to Willowbrook with one goal: open her own bakery and prove to herself that she can stand on her own two feet. But renovations don’t come easy, and neither does working with Noah Sullivan—the quiet, rugged contractor with a heart of gold hidden behind layers of gruffness. As flour flies and sparks ignite, Emma starts to wonder… is the life she’s been searching for the one she left behind? Welcome to Willowbrook, where fresh starts are always on the menu and love has a way ...

Charlotte Hayes swore she’d never come back to Willowbrook. But when her mother’s health scare pulls her home, she’s forced to face not only her past, but the man she left behind. Jack Turner was everything to her once—the boy she loved, the heart she broke. Now, he’s a man who carries the weight of their history with quiet strength. As old wounds resurface and new sparks fly, Charlotte must decide: Is it too late for second chances, or is the love they lost worth fighting for? Welcome to Willowbrook, where small-town whispers tell stories of lost love and second chances bloom ...

She traded spreadsheets for steam wands, dreaming of community in a cozy Port Claire coffee shop. But reality served a bitter brew. Clara Dubois walked away from a soul-crushing corporate job with a pocketful of savings and a heart full of hope. Her dream? The Daily Spark, a haven of worn floorboards, mismatched chairs, and the rich aroma of perfectly brewed coffee, nestled in the heart of "perfectly adequate" Port Claire. She imagined a place buzzing with connection, fueled by caffeine and kindness. But the reality of small business ownership is harsher than an over-roasted bean. Foot ...