Uplifting Women

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 ...

Though Reema and Suman were not shifting across the ocean every calendar year, yet they were drifting from a city to another almost every quarter of a year. Will their life become harder with time? On a stormy night Reema and Suman arrived at a new city. They were not sure how long they could stay there yet with each passing moment they found calmness in each other, bonding them stronger than ever before. Every good thing comes to an end. One evening some of Suman’s colleagues found Reema working. The wheels of jealousy and conspiracy started rolling and Reema’s aloofness from the ...

Reema and Suman became a drifting couple for sometime. Can they ever be able not only to perch but to roost? Reema and Suman, both are in their early thirties, with a full decade of work experience. When Reema quit her job to cling to Suman, Reema’s mother was upset, so was Suman. Suman was wary that he became the monster who took away Reema’s freedom. Reema tried hard to make Suman feel her love. The effort made her realize that freeing Suman from his household duties so that his sole attention goes to his job while Reema hops from gig to gig was not losing independence. Did she think ...

Miranda’s mother had wisely cautioned against her getting involved with a werewolf, Particularly an Alpha werewolf. But when you’re a Paranormal Investigator walking in two worlds And you’re also attracted to the local chief of police It’s pretty hard to know just which world to live in. Getting attacked by a werewolf is real. But is the Alpha werewolf telling her the truth? Or is he only telling her what he thinks she should know? Join Miranda and Hank, her Corgi, as she tries to figure out what’s real and what’s not. And she also needs to figure out who’s killing cattle and ...

Out with the old. In with the billionaire. Isabella’s mother plays matchmaker to pair her daughter up with the perfect Italian guy. But she already fell in love with “the one” years ago and then said goodbye when he broke her heart. During a snowstorm on New Year’s Eve, an unexpected visitor appears at Isabella’s party, forcing her to confront the past. Matteo says hello to the girl he could never forget and hopes they can start over in the new year. The old collides with the new in this sweet, contemporary romance when “ciao” means goodbye and hello. This novella is part of ...

Love’s Forgiveness (Book 10) Achieving Serenity Through Forgiveness The tenth book, in the Love Series, finds Kaathi, the mystic, and her circle of heroic women embarking on a harrowing journey to the village of Zuba to challenge the male-dominated society addressing problems of emancipation, inequities, worth, freedom, respect, dignity and gender equality. Kaathi stresses the importance of forgiveness to Zendar and guides her to the afterlife where she apologizes to the men she has harmed and helps her achieve serenity. She then encourages and supports Zendar on her arduous, soul-...

29 Stories of Persons of Interest, of Fascination, Guilt and Innocence. The accusers, the victims and those who fall by the wayside; The men and women who love and lust; who scheme and connive; who win or suffer; and plot to spend their gains, or gain their revenge. You're in New York when the cops raid the club, and you suddenly become a Person of Interest, so how do you explain this back home? My money's on the 39th step being as far as this creep gets, but that's just a guess. The rapacious Viking raiders hadn’t counted on Onja being in their next-chosen village. Would two such nice ...

Listen Linda's devotional component is a pathway to testimony, offering readers a chance to share their own experiences of God's presence in their waiting rooms. Through dissertations, poetry, positive affirmations, and more, these 33 women dedicate their pages to uplift and inspire readers, bridging the gap between women from all walks of life and the divine. This project, born out of a divine vision, seeks to create an impact that transcends borders. Listen Linda's anthology and devotional provide solace, strength, and guidance to those who may not have had the opportunity to access the ...

Chefs Petr Sergeyev and Lacy-Jane Macalister can't agree on anything except for that they can't agree on anything. Lacy-Jane Macalister returns to her hometown, eager to prove she's not the culinary failure her ex claimed her to be. After a career in the military, Petr Sergeyev settles down in Rios Azules to help his brother with his nephew and new business. randpa Alexey's is the only place in town that needs chefs. He's for hearty meals. She promotes healthy food. He likes order. She prefers creativity. He left his girlfriend. She was betrayed by her fiancé. Their arguments are more ...

She lost freedom in pursuit of liberty. How can she survive her enslavement? Shila was an average person pursuing her life goals. Things went sideways when some people considered her to be above average level and tried to pull her down and pull her back. The struggle to move forward and upward made her lose control over her own life. She kept moving from one personal wish to another professional goal. Though she often became a victim in the process, yet she embraced the brutal process destroying the lives and the values that hold society together. Will she keep breathing as a zombie trapped...

He’s waiting for a promotion to come through. She’s back in her hometown after a humiliating break-up. Can Tony and Cat make their second chance stick this time? Anthony Herrin has never wanted to live in Hawthorne Harbor. He’s followed his older brothers into public service, but he’s anxious to get back into the Forest Service. He’s waiting for his final interview to be scheduled, so running into his high school and college girlfriend at the top of one of their favorite hikes…not in his plans. The Forest Service separated Catherine Magleby from Tony once before, and while their...

Dolly Jamieson is not homeless, she's merely between permanent abodes. The 78-year-old spends her days keeping warm at the local library, where she enjoys sparring with the officious head librarian and helping herself to the free morning tea. It's not so bad, really. But it's certainly a far cry from the 1960s, when this humble girl from Geelong became an international star of the stage. As the acclaimed lead in the Broadway production of The Rose of France, all Dolly's dreams had come true. So how, in her old age, did she end up here?

Averie Richards never planned to come back to Seabreeze Cove—not after the heartbreak, the city dreams, and the life she thought she wanted. But when a fresh start calls her home to her aunt’s old seaside cottage, she finds more than just ocean air and quiet mornings. She finds Griffin Walsh—the boy who once held her heart, now the town’s steady-handed carpenter. Griffin never left. Seabreeze Cove is in his blood, and so was Averie… until she walked away. Now she’s back, chasing a new dream: turning the cottage into a bed-and-breakfast and rebuilding the life she never thought ...

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 ...

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?

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?

In the captivating pages of "Women of the Waiting Room: Surgery For Your Soul," author Jacquiline Cox, known as Listen Linda, takes readers on an extraordinary journey of faith, resilience, and divine inspiration. This anthology and devotional, set to release in June 2024, beautifully weaves together the stories of seven remarkable women, led by the visionary Vessel herself. Within these empowering pages, you will meet LaQuita Parks, a co-author and the publisher behind PaProVi Publishing, alongside Dr. Velma Bagby, Carolyn Gentry Coleman, Dr. AudreyAnn Moses, Melanie "The Voice" Johnson, ...

Ariella Mason has the perfect life. Perfect job? Check. Perfect home? Check. Perfect fiancé? Check. None of this is by accident. Ariella is a card-carrying perfectionist. On the other side of the city lives Ariella’s polar opposite. Caleb Black is an unrepentant smart-ass, seat-of-his-pants, arrogant party-boy getting through life on charisma and raw sex appeal (his words).

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.