Uplifting Women

Poor, frail Fatima in Bangladesh was desperate to earn bread for her daughters. Her daughters had already learnt to digest hunger. They mustered the patience to see if they would get some food. Business owners Joshua and Abel, from Israel, set their mind to start their family. One of them relocated his business to the other’s city. One of them was ready to risk a physical makeover to become parents. Can these parents cater to their respective needs? Maternal Might is a story of a woman's journey from poverty to prosperity. Also, it is a story about fathers building up a family. Maternal ...

She was trying to do her job by the book. Strong undercurrent of corruption was drifting her away. Could she survive her reality? Reema was a hard working Indian girl in her twenties. When her low paying public sector job made her work sixteen hours a day she did not complain. The same job introduced her to the reality of crime and corruption. Night after night Reema found herself wide awake turning from one side to another. Corruption was not a choice though corruption was about to kill her body and soul. Would she bury her naivety to become the ghastliest evil to triumph over the evil? ...

Reema has no clue if she could ever become strong enough to protect Suman from all the harm. Suman is clueless if he can keep his promises to Reema. Where would the couple end up? Reema and Suman went back home. Over the following month they sensed that the homecoming was temporary and they would be uprooted any moment to fly to a new location where they must start afresh. The new location was not at all welcoming. Reema and Suman saw worse and they tolerated the burnt. Arrangements of abrupt travel without the idea how long one has to stay in the new location hits on the money one has. Can...

It is music to the spirit and the rhythm of the soul. There’s no feeling more wonderful than to know that you are loved and supported unconditionally. Yet, for the strong Black queen, love can be quite elusive sometimes. Her assertiveness is labeled as aggression; her standards are labeled as arrogance. She’s been told to conform to an image that is not her, nor that of her ancestors. Sometimes, she’s been so hurt that she ends sabotaging her relationships herself, because she feels undeserving of affection, unworthy of love.

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 ...

Family…however close or distantly connected…is still family. And no one knows that better than the many members of the McAdams family. Few understand the vast implications that come with a large extended family as Drew McAdams does…and especially now. His brothers and sisters are also beginning to understand just how complicated it can be now that the four of them are responsible for the equally vast and extensive McAdams Trust. The headaches have only just begun. Life as they knew it will never be the same. Drew McAdams strongly suspects that if another call or message comes into his...

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 ...

If you like stories that bring a tear and a smile, join a crotchety professor, his psychic wife, tech-guru daughter, clever grandchildren, and loyal best friends on a journey to overcome a past tragedy. As in any family story, there's laughter and love between the troubled times. The clever dialogue, surprising humor, and poignant ending will make you feel as if the Andrew Ward family is just like your own. Editorial Praise for To Leave a Memory "A warm portrait of a family coming together to forgive ... the colorful dialogue keeps the story moving ... There's a pleasing amount of healthy ...

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 ...

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 ...

The accidental governess...After her livelihood slips through her fingers, Alexandra Mountbatten takes on an impossible post: transforming a pair of wild orphans into proper young ladies. However, the girls don’t need discipline. They need a loving home. Try telling that to their guardian, Chase Reynaud. The ladies of London have tried - and failed - to make him settle down. Somehow, Alexandra must reach his heart...without risking her own.

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. ...

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...

Do This for You is your personal action plan for building your best life. Starting from the inside out, Krissy’s expert coaching will help you to grow into a stronger, more confident you. Fitness is as much about the mental battle as it is the physical. Using simple techniques, Krissy will help you to develop the inner strength to do this for you, find the “why” that drives you, learn to value routine over motivation, challenge mental barriers and self-doubt, reframe your thoughts on diet and exercise, and build healthy habits that last.

"A captivating new voice in paranormal and historical romance! Emily Bold weaves a fine web of engaging characters and exciting action." – Tina Folsom, International Bestselling Author of the Scanguards series A small town winter romance book. Winter arrives in Laguna Beach when a blizzard buries the town under snow and ice and transforms it into a glittering Christmas wonderland. Lifeguard Connor is off duty at the beach, but his services are needed in another emergency. Event planner Sunny, the new girl at Laguna Beach, slithers into his life during the snowstorm and asks him for help. ...

Thirty-five-year-old Victoria Sharpe has a decent job as an illustrator, a perfectly good if predictable relationship, and great friends. So why can’t she shake the feeling that something is missing? Keen to let off steam, she sets off on a night out with her best friends. Next morning–one reckless decision later–she resolves to make some seriously overdue changes to achieve the fulfilment she craves. Then she gets devastating news that shatters everything she ever wanted for her future.

A risk taker with a crushed spirit and a control-addicted businessman with a crushed heart... Can they surrender themselves to God's healing love? After the woman he loved left him for a richer guy, Marco Carter turned all his passion toward the chain of pizzerias he founded. He can control his business, unlike love. Then his world is turned upside down. He meets Samantha Jenkins on his flight home to Texas after his grandmother's eightieth birthday. Many hours with the guarded but beautiful Samantha has him questioning his career-centered mindset. A born risk taker and fiercely independent...

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.

In Sustainable Hearts, tech CEO Ava Morgan is focused on transforming the world—until environmentalist Caleb Ford challenges everything she thought she knew about success, purpose, and love. As ambition collides with advocacy, their growing bond is tested by secrets, corporate pressure, and conflicting ideals. Set in San Francisco’s fast-paced tech world, this clean contemporary romance explores whether love can thrive in a world where ambition runs high—and the heart must take the ultimate leap.

When you’re fifty, it’s hard to trust again. Even more so when your mother’s mantra, "Never More," keeps running through your head. Beverly is starting over and taking charge of her life. She’s moved, has her own business, two puppies, friends, and most surprising to her, a new relationship! But can she trust her heart to him? It’s hard to let go of old hurts. If you’re over fifty and have ever been betrayed by someone, you need to read this book and know that miracles can happen and dreams can come true. A two-time USA Today Bestselling Author brings you the second book in the ...