Uplifting Women

When Amy Ashton's world fell apart 11 years ago, she started a collection. Just a few keepsakes of happier times: some honeysuckle to remind herself of the boy she loved, a chipped china bird, an old terracotta pot.... Things that others might throw away, but to Amy, represent a life that could have been. Now her house is overflowing with the objects she loves - soon there'll be no room for Amy at all. But when a family move in next door, a chance discovery unearths a mystery, and Amy's carefully curated life begins to unravel.

Lottie is tired of long-term boyfriends who don’t want to commit to marriage. When her old boyfriend Ben reappears and reminds her of their pact to get married if they were both still single at 30, she jumps at the chance. There will be no dates and no engagement - just a straight wedding march to the altar! Next comes the honeymoon on the Greek island where they first met. But not everyone is thrilled with Lottie and Ben’s rushed marriage, and family and friends are determined to intervene. Will Lottie and Ben have a wedding night to remember…or one to forget?

Lydia is looking for friends for her young daughter after moving back to her hometown. The first pal she finds is a pup with a secret. The dog knows where her young master is hiding. With the help of two other moms, Lydia takes on the hunt for the lost little boy. Will they find him before time runs out?

In Our Brave Foremothers, discover an intergenerational, intercultural bouquet of Black, Brown, Asian, and Indigenous women lifted into the significance that they deserve. From Etel Adnan to Mary Jones, Thelma Garcia Buchholdt to Pura Belpré to Zitkála-Šá, here are 100 women of color who left a lasting mark on United States history. Including both famous and little-known names, the thoughtful profiles and detailed portraits of these women herald their achievements and passions.

The story follows Jim Viejo, a recently retired Marine colonel, as he struggles with depression and disillusionment after losing his wife Betti and son Michael years apart. By most standards, highly decorated Marine Colonel Jim Viejo would be considered a hero . . . but not in his own eyes. Personal tragedies have led him to conclude that he is a sinner, and God is rightfully punishing him for his transgressions. Moving to Albuquerque to be closer to his daughter's family, he first encounters Renee Romero, a judge and law professor. They develop feelings for each other, but Jim remains ...

In the gripping memoir, Uplifting Defeat: My Journey, Sue Joshi opens up about her lifelong pursuit of a beautiful and intact family, only to have her dreams shattered.

For elderly churchwarden Arthur Calderbank, there's no place like home. His home just so happens to be a graveyard. He keeps himself to himself, gets on with his job, and visits his wife everyday for a chat. When one day he finds someone else has been to see his wife - and has left flowers on her grave - he is determined to solve the mystery of who and why.

She wants stability. He wants flexibility. But what they really need is each other. Charlotte Wheaton, a single mom, is trying to make ends meet and protect her fragile heart. Wyatt Jones is a rough-around-the-edges cowboy with no interest in marriage or family life. Forced to dance together at a wedding in London, they fight against their mutual attraction because there’s a major problem. Wyatt is her brother’s best friend, meaning he must have a wild history. Charlotte is his best friend’s sister. That means she’s off-limits. However, when Charlotte’s brother leaves for his ...

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.

Remember the last time a gift truly moved you? If you’re looking for something truly meaningful - something that won’t end up forgotten in a drawer - this is it. A book that feels like a gift before it’s even opened, wrapped like a present and filled with words that lift the heart. The right gift doesn’t just say, I thought of you. It says, I see you. I appreciate you. I care about you. A Blessing for You is exactly that. A simple, beautiful way to remind someone they are loved, supported, and never alone. What’s Inside Verses that speak directly to the heart - the kind you read ...

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.

A compelling and heartwarming set of four short stories by Mary Grand. Rachel has moved to the Isle of Wight determined to become invisible. Erin thinks she has found her fairytale prince. However, the honeymoon in a remote cottage in Wales shatters the dream. This was to be the most important day of Kay's life. However, her mission to be free from years of guilt reveals so much more than she could possibly imagine. Megan's story is one of the struggles, joys, and tears of a remarkable relationship.

Love’s Wisdom A Heroine's Intense Saga of Truth and Love - - - A Self-Help Novel Offering Emotional & Spiritual Guidance Through Events, Issues & Personal Interaction In the third book in The Love Series, the races have been blended many generations after the world devastation. In this new world, cruel tyrants rule, women and slaves are considered to be possessions, religion is used to control the masses, and any opposition is met with death. Kaathi, the teenage heroine in Love’s Sacrifice is on the brink of enlightenment and is filled with courage and unconditional love. Aligning ...

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 ...

For society to thrive, we need to reinforce and acknowledge the value of women. How? By becoming champions who will mentor and guide women both in our communities and globally. Supporting and recognizing the value of women is an important aspect of a thriving society, and "Be HER Champion: Unleashing the Power of Sisterhood" is our handbook to unlocking that extraordinary potential. "Be HER Champion" serves not only as a source of motivation but also as a pragmatic manual packed with reflections and day-by-day actionable steps that emphasize the significance of advocating for women. It also...

Florence Butterfield has lived an extraordinary life full of travel, passion and adventure. But, at eighty-seven, she suspects there are no more surprises to come her way. Then, one midsummer's night, something terrible happens - so strange and unexpected that Florrie is suspicious. Was this really an accident, or is she living alongside a would-be murderer? The only clue is a magenta envelope, discarded earlier that day. And Florrie - cheerfully independent but often overlooked - is the only person determined to uncover the truth.

Fall in love with this summer beach reads clean and wholesome, small town 3-book romance series. ✔ Flirty & swoony heroes ✔ Strong & sassy heroines ✔ Small town charm ✔ Happily ever afters ♥Summer with the Marine: He’s a marine who receives a sudden inheritance. She’s down on her luck and out of a job. When the childhood best friends reunite, he can give her anything she wants. But can she offer him forgiveness? ♥Summer with the Rock Star: She’s a conservative pianist who receives tragic news. He’s a wild rock star trying to escape fame. A dating dare forces them ...

He broke her heart once. Can she trust him to piece it back together? Tonya McPherson thought Malcolm Hall was her forever—until the day he walked away without looking back. Four years later, she’s rebuilt her life, convincing herself she’s moved on. But when Malcolm returns to Orange Valley as the new youth pastor at her church, the past crashes into her present, and the man who left her behind is now everywhere she turns. Malcolm never stopped loving Tonya, but answering God’s call meant making the hardest choice of his life. Now, he’s back—not just to serve, but to fight for ...

Legal secretary Fern can't quite believe her luck when post barrister James Carver takes a shine to her. With her mahogany brown hair - 'I blend in with the office furniture' - and green eyes, she doesn't feel in any way special. After all, a typing speed of 60 wpm and a dream of being an artist hardly make her a catch. Flattered and thrilled at the attention, Fern is smitten, even when James turns out to have some very strange habits ... When will Fern see that he is a total rat? When she gets the sack - for slapping a judge - or when she suspects he's seeing someone else? With her family ...

From the simplicity of poetry from a childlike, innocent point of view, Christine Madline Ellsworth brings readers through a series of poems, both complex and often openly confessional, to a conclusion that delivers them onto yet another path. Here, then, is the process of life from a singularly female vista: moving from one stage to the next—though rarely smoothly or easily, and not without a bump or two. Beginning with the assassination of JFK, first love, and on through abusive marriages, forgiveness threaded with current health, social media and environmental concerns, transformation ...