Uplifting Women

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.

★★★★★ "A modern fairytale with heart and soul." From the windswept streets of Belfast to the gilded halls of a Danish palace, a story of love, courage, and the power of dreams unfolds. Maureen O’Reilly has spent her life surviving. A Belfast factory worker with a heart full of quiet longings, she never imagined her whispered dreams of fairytales and princes would lead anywhere—until a mysterious stranger named Alaric steps into her life. Charming, enigmatic, and claiming to be a real prince, Alaric sweeps Maureen into a whirlwind romance that changes everything. Suddenly, ...

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 ...

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.

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.

Sometimes, going back is the only way to move on... With an engagement ring on her finger and a New York career to die for, life in the big apple is sweet for Emily Forrester... Until she is called back to Little Duxbury, the picture-perfect English village where she grew up – though it was anything but idyllic for the tearaway teenager. Her estranged stepfather, a former high-court judge, is ill and her stepsisters are demanding help. It’s just a week, Emily tells herself as she swaps stilettos for wellies, power lunches for 4G blackspots, and polished fiancé Brett for sexy new ...

She agreed to give away her baby—not her heart. Can she keep both? When Kate Evans signed on to be a surrogate mother for Safe Harbor Medical hospital attorney Tony Franco, neither suspected his wife was about to jump ship. Suddenly he’s eager to be her labor coach—and begging for daddy lessons. Being near Tony arouses dangerous emotions. Young widow Kate may be ready to love again, and her five-year-old son craves a daddy, but Tony’s just been betrayed by the woman he trusted most. Besides, in his legal world, a contract is a contract. When the baby decides to be born in the middle...

This is an amazing anthology and tribute to Mommas. Each author shared their heart and soul. "A Momma's Heart" is a heartwarming celebration of motherhood in all its forms. Through touching stories, personal reflections, and heartfelt memories, this book delves into the deep bond between mothers and their children. Whether it's the wisdom passed down through generations, the sacrifices made behind the scenes, or the quiet moments of love, "A Momma's Heart" captures the essence of what it means to be a mother. With stories from different walks of life, this book honors the strength, ...

Being a woman is a thing of worth, and being black is what we should be proud of. However, being a woman can be challenging. I guess you know that by now. Finding a balance between work, family, and personal life can be difficult.

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.

Jo Cheetham was a long way from home, studying and working as a nanny in London, when she saw news of an upcoming protest against the Page 3 pictorial in The Sun and decided to go along. Before she could talk herself out of it, Jo officially joined the No More Page 3 campaign team. Over the course of the next three years, Jo protested up and down the country, attended parliament and made an unlikely group of friends, ranging from sixteen to sixty, that would become her closest confidants and allies.

**Just One More - that's all Ruby wants - Just One More Moment - That's all Grace needs** Grace lives for the little moments with her spirited five-year-old daughter Ruby. But when Ruby falls ill, their precious time together becomes devastatingly short. Each "just one more" bedtime story and playground visit takes on new meaning as Grace races against an unforgiving clock. Then Logan, a virtual reality pioneer, enters their lives with an impossible gift: technology that could give them a lifetime of memories in a digital dreamscape. As romance blooms between Grace and Logan, she discovers ...

Seven-year-old Jake's heart is failing, and he doesn't want to leave his dad, Simon, alone. So he makes a decision: to find Simon someone to love before he goes. Beth is determined to forget the past. But even when she leaves New York to start afresh in a Lake District village, she can't shake the secrets that haunt her. Single dad Simon still holds a candle for the woman who left him years ago. Every day is a struggle to earn a living while caring for his beloved son. He has no time for finding someone new.

Elena Godwin could never have known that her dream holiday to Mexico would change her life forever. She thought that she was in charge of her own destiny. But on a gorgeous summer evening, her whole world is ripped from her feet in a single moment. Ten years later, she still can't forget the face of the stranger who held her whilst everything she knew was destroyed. Thrown back together again, Elena starts to uncover the truth around that fateful night—and questions whether she made the right decision all those years ago.

Susannah Parks - wife, mother, cleaner of surfaces and runner of household - is a viola virtuoso. Except she hasn't picked up a viola for over a decade. She has, however, picked up a lot of Lego, socks, wet towels and other exhibits of mundanity. She has also picked up on the possibility that her husband has lost interest in her. (And frankly, she's not very interested in Susannah Parks either.) But this year, she has resolved to be very interesting. Also thoughtful, useful, cheerful, relevant, self-sufficient, stylish, alluring and intelligent.

Gemma knows perfectly well how one moment can change your life forever. That's why, for two decades, she's lived life by the rulebook. But this year, everything is different. The beloved daughter she gave up for adoption all those years ago is about to turn 18—and that means, there's a chance of being found. For the first time in her life, Gemma can no longer run from her secrets. And she begins to realise that when everything is falling apart, love can be found in the unlikeliest of places.

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 ...

A missing sister. A broken heart. A whole lot of trouble... Rilla is getting married. Except she isn't. She's running away - from her confused fiancé, Simon, her big mad family, and the memories nipping at her heels. Her sister Rose would know what to do in such times of crisis. But the trouble is, Rose is the crisis. She disappeared years ago, and Rilla's heart went missing, too.

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 ...

The life of 79-year-old pensioner Peggy Smart is as beige as the décor in her retirement village. Her week revolves around aqua aerobics and appointments with her doctor. The highlight of Peggy's day is watching her neighbour Brian head out for his morning swim. Peggy dreams of inviting the handsome widower to an intimate dinner. But why would an educated man like Brian, a chartered accountant no less, look twice at Peggy? As a woman of a certain age, she fears she has become invisible, even to men in their 80s.