Uplifting Women

My grumpy next-door neighbor, Prince Julian Kingston III, was obnoxious and opinionated. I never expected to be attracted to him. As a small-town artist in Cherry Lane, my life was simple—until Julian moved in to escape his demanding and royal obligations. He pretended to be just a regular guy. Yeah, right. He had a knack for getting under my skin and giving unsolicited advice, which irritated me. The Cherry Lane Holiday Celebration forced us into an unwanted proximity. We clashed over everything. Despite his antics and our bickering, an undeniable chemistry developed. His occasional ...

Macey and Ben Samuelson have much to be thankful for: great friends, a beautiful - if high-maintenance - Victorian house on idyllic Tybee Island, and a rock-solid marriage. The only thing missing is what they want the most. After her fifth miscarriage in six years, Macey worries that the family they’ve always dreamed of might be out of reach. Her sister suggests adoption, but Macey and Ben aren’t interested in pursuing that path...until a three-legged Golden Retriever named Keeper wags his way into their home and their hearts.

A quiet dancer. A charming single dad. A summer that could change everything. Serena Reyes has always preferred the background—whether at the ballet barre or in life. As a soft-spoken librarian and adult beginner ballet dancer, she’s content cheering on her friends from the wings. But when she’s asked to step in and teach a beginner ballet class at Arabesque Academy, she finds herself in a role she never imagined: being seen. Enter Eli Turner, a recently divorced single dad with a daughter enrolled in summer ballet camp—and a smile that somehow manages to unravel Serena’s ...

Whispers of the Heart: True Stories About Love and Wisdom Sixteen Women. Sixteen Stories. One Powerful Collection Love is the thread that binds us all—whether it’s the unbreakable bond of friendship, the devotion to a cherished fur baby, the journey to self-love, or the enduring strength of unconditional love. In Whispers of the Heart, sixteen remarkable women from the Women Like Me Community open their hearts and share their deeply personal experiences with love in all its forms. Through heartfelt true stories, touching poetry, and words of wisdom, they remind us that love is not just ...

She lost her voice—but never stopped watching. After a stroke leaves Esther unable to speak, she spends her days sketching birds from the window of her small apartment. Her drawings begin as therapy… but soon become something more. The sparrows that flutter through her alley are only the beginning. As Esther maps their flight patterns, she begins to notice something else: a pattern of human behavior, strange visitors, and movements that don’t quite add up. When her estranged son stumbles upon her sketches, he realizes she’s captured more than birds—she’s uncovered a secret. A ...

Is she doomed to a life of food misery or is there a happy ever after for her? A gift of weight loss surgery… A string of events no one could have foreseen. A woman who now has a glamorous face and body…and a romance. But will her midlife victory become hollow when his ex-wife wants to reconcile? You can’t read about Alexis’ trials and tribulations without rooting for her every step of the way. From a two-time USA Today Bestselling Author comes the first in the Midlife Journey Series.

Spring 1986, Oxford. Rachel has landed on her feet: engaged to handsome author Jonny, soon to be stepmother to his young daughter Teddy, and with a dream to open her own art gallery. It’s everything she wished for during her unsettled childhood. So when she meets candid and carefree American artist Gabe at a party and feels a familiar spark, she knows she needs to resist. But as her perfect life moves forward, Gabe is never far away, and there’s no denying the lure of the spontaneous, wildly adventurous existence he seems to offer.

The ink on Carrie’s divorce papers was barely dry when she got the frantic call from her ex-husband’s sister...Carrie’s young niece trusted when she shouldn’t have and everything in her young life changes. Without a second thought Carrie agrees to her former sister-in-law’s request to allow Addie to spend time with her in Burlington. Regardless of the divorce she is still family. Within hours of Addie’s arrival Carrie realizes the damage done to her young niece is far worse than she could have anticipated and that a few shopping excursions weren’t going to do the trick. She ...

Her life was once filled with love and new beginnings. But she'd given up her hopes and dreams of marriage and a family and instead buried herself in her big-city career and the small home in her quiet home-town neighborhood...then everything changed. A sudden life changing decision...a few too many drinks...a man fixing coffee in her kitchen....and not just any man. Katherine Sutton isn’t inexperienced at having to face difficult moments in her life…there have been many and she knows there will be more. Tom Waters has seen it all in his twenty years of working for Jedidiah Morgan. The ...

In any normal situation Fiona and Sarah would be friends. They are both smart and loving, great mothers, brilliant at life. And they both need a pal. But when Sarah arrives in Fiona's small town on the Clare coast, it's not a normal situation. Sarah is on a mission and before either she or Fiona knows it - and without her meaning to cause havoc - that single-minded vision has turned each of their worlds upside down. Fiona and Sarah both discover that just as love drains out of lives that are routine and taken for granted, so it can also flow back into those lives in unexpected and ...

This latest collection of stories celebrates the shared experiences of being a woman in a 101 new ways. You will be moved by these true accounts of how women like you have embraced life's defining moments by finding love, dealing with loss, overcoming obstacles and achieving their dreams and goals.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Aidan Calloway left Willowbrook behind with no intention of looking back. But when his mother’s declining health calls him home, he finds himself face-to-face with the biggest regret of his past—Olivia West. The girl he once loved, the one he walked away from without a word. Olivia has built a life for herself in Willowbrook, one that doesn’t include the boy who shattered her heart. But as old flames flicker and unspoken words demand to be heard, Aidan realizes that coming home might not just be about making amends—it might be about finding where he truly belongs. Welcome to ...

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 of 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 a lot differently than expected. Sam and Liz knew the trip wouldn’t be ...

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.

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 ...

When a curvy, kind-hearted woman is matched with a rugged firefighter, sparks fly—but so do their doubts. Hazel is ready to put her heart back on the line, but after a crushing breakup, she’s more guarded than ever. Tired of men who only see her curves and not the woman behind them, she takes a bold step and signs up for True Curves Matchmaking Agency. Hazel dreams of finding someone who will appreciate her for her warmth, loyalty, and strength—and who will help her heal the parts of her heart that are still fragile. What she didn’t expect was to be paired with Jake, a stoic ...

Sometimes love appears like a rainbow—just when you think the storm will never end. Looking for the Rainbow: 15 Bite-Sized Contemporary Romance Stories Served with Love in Small Doses Fall in love fifteen times over with Looking for the Rainbow, 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. In Looking for the Rainbow & More Romantic Short Stories, the second heartwarming volume in the Finding Love Series, author Susie Clifft ...