Friendship Drama

“We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.” ~Helen Keller Shattering, Captivating & Emotional; written in First Person POV in the voice of a child. The words latch on to your brain and never let go. Some people would say that a child is incapable of writing with such depth, clarity, thinking and philosophical musings that are akin to an adult. But it’s a child’s naivety, a sobering voice that’s grown in the midst of struggle, humility along with plainness of speech and unpretentious honesty that can send chills through one’s body. This is ...

She wanted to build a business. What she started was a movement. Seventeen-year-old Jaida James is all about hustle, heart, and handmade merch—trying to turn her craft into a real business before graduation. But when her Black History Month sale flops, her best friend Halley goes viral selling Black-themed products without being Black, and her school shuts down her club idea before it even starts… Jaida starts questioning everything. Her identity. Her friendships. Her worth. As tensions rise in school and online, Jaida learns that running a business isn't just about making sales—...

Find yourself. Find your friends. Find…a girl? Growing up isn’t easy, especially when your life is full of plot-twists. But that’s the path Celine and her twin sister are given, a path that pulls them out of the childhood they loved and plants them in Minnesota. Six years later, another twist brings them back, dropping them into a familiar environment with an updated cast. But Celine feels lost. Her neighbor Alex has outgrown her, and she fears the best part of her was left in Minnesota. Meanwhile Alex is struggling with change. And bullies. And brothers. And this is all before they ...

When the lights go out at a Georgia high school football game, senior Macy Atwood finds herself in the arms of a boy who kisses her senseless - but he's gone by the time the lights come back on. All she knows is that there was something special - and oddly familiar - about her mystery kisser. Noah Granger, Ridgedale's resident bad boy and newest transfer student, has no problem taking credit for the kiss, but Macy can't shake the feeling that he's lying. Especially since a photograph of Macy and former star football player Joel Hargrove resurfaced online moments before the blackout.

In Shifting Sands and Second Chances at Anchor Cove, Addie Parker returns to her coastal hometown to rebuild her family’s inn—and her life—after her New York dreams collapse. Facing small-town secrets, a ruthless developer, and a rekindled romance with childhood love Dan Winston, Addie must decide if the past deserves a second chance. Set against crashing waves and cozy charm, this heartwarming story of redemption, resilience, and love proves that sometimes, coming home is the greatest risk—and the greatest reward.

In "Fools for Love," the seventh book of the Mountain Women Series, May Rose faces a summer of overwhelming obstacles. Her dearest friends are tangled in a complicated love triangle, and a competitor threatens the success of the boardinghouse. But these troubles pale in comparison to the tragedy of a drowned woman, the reappearance of a man with a deadly vendetta, and a flood that threatens to wash away everything May Rose holds dear. Amidst all the chaos, will May Rose find the strength to protect her family, her friends, and the life they’ve built in Winkler? Find out in this gripping ...

Love, lust, or friendship? Which is the secret to an enduring and satisfying relationship? Vera ponders this question as she navigates her feelings for different men. Should love begin with friendship? And can passion grow? Or is passion the key to a happy relationship? And is it different from love? Should she listen to her heart or her head? As Vera struggles to recognize true love, she delves into a search for inner peace with crystals and a psychic whose predictions begin to come true. Finish Vera’s story with this twisty and satisfying conclusion! “…a sexy romance as told through...

Naomi, Emma, and Taylor are heading to drama camp, but the drama doesn’t stay at camp. Word is spreading about the snake-saving club, and when a local news crew asks to interview the club, things grow tense. Naomi wants to teach people more about snakes, but she’s not the only one who longs for a moment of fame. During the interview, things go from bad to worse. Can Naomi salvage the interview, her drama camp performance, and the club?

The disappearance of a woman on Lake Norman, North Carolina, shakes a close-knit community, leading friends to question their own paths in life. Laine McClelland’s seemingly perfect world is suddenly filled with dark thoughts, dangerous temptations and surprising confessions. What is normal once you realize life’s short, anyway? Was her marriage ever enough? She finds herself risking it all...and afraid of what really happened to their friend. A provocative, often edgy, read about women you feel you know, set on the popular lake that colors the mood with its changing seasons.

For Lena, the upcoming year is going to be epic—one of opportunities and chances. Until one choice, one moment, destroys everything. Now Lena isn't looking forward to tomorrow. Not when friend time may never be the same. Not when college applications feel all but impossible. Not when Sebastian might never forgive her for what happened. For what she let happen. With the guilt growing each day, Lena knows that her only hope is to move on. But how can she move on when her and her friends' entire existences have been redefined? How can she move on when tomorrow isn't even guaranteed?

I was running late for my friend's bachelorette party. I was having a year to forget, this weekend was meant to be about disconnecting, but fate and my ability to arrive just in time everywhere made Cris and her bicycle cross my path. Cris made the wounds I thought were healed reopen, rejecting my feelings for my own protection wasn't the right plan. Cris had come to turn my world upside down.

Molly and Sam and Max. It’s complicated. Three friends live in the stunning Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York in the early ‘70s. As their close friendship twists into a romantic knot, Molly struggles with her love for two very different men. Irresistible Sam and sensitive Max both tug at her heart, but betrayal and lies cause an ugly rift. Can love heal the wounds of the past? Or was it all just the folly of youthful arrogance and lust? Molly’s story reveals the secrets she kept, her regrets, and fills in the time gaps up to and beyond the conclusion of Whims & Vices. You ...

Nikki and Kyle Sebastian have a loving and healthy marriage. It’s only missing one thing they want—children. When the couple is diagnosed with “unexplained infertility” and endures several failed rounds of IVF, Kyle, for both their sakes, is unwilling to bury them deeper in emotional and financial debt. Desperate to have a baby, Nikki betrays Kyle’s trust in an attempt to try IVF one more time. The choice fractures their once-stable union. Now burdened with suspicion, resentment, and further grief, their little family is falling apart.

Just as life seems to smile upon them, four women find their worlds unraveling at the seams. Shannon, an overworked single mom, is juggling more than she can handle. Jenna risks losing everything for a dangerous lie. April confronts a heart-wrenching decision to leave it all behind, while Samantha guards a secret that threatens to shatter her heart. As challenges mount, these women are pushed to their limits, shedding tears and grappling with unforeseen derailments. The enemy takes on various forms in the lives of these friends. Will the haunting echoes of past lovers and the allure of ...

Mick Johnson might be dead but his killer is unknown and the clues leading to them are non-existent. Completely non-existent…which according to Jackson never ever happens.But Elijah Sullivan, the father she adored all her life left clues…she just has to unravel them even as she comes to terms with her feelings about Harper…and his for her. It’s the middle of the twenty-third century and while there have been staggering technological and environmental advances, human nature is still very much the same as it has always been. One woman unexpectedly finds herself thrust into the middle ...

Norma Elliot is back with more wit, heart, and lessons to learn in her secret journal. This spring, she tackles her first job, grows a garden, and even deals with an annoying drunk slug—all while navigating life’s challenges with humor and faith. Filled with warmth and relatable adventures, Spring Fever is the perfect sequel to 'Tis the Season. Join Norma as she discovers that life, like spring, is full of surprises. With humor and heart, Victoria Simcox brings Norma’s springtime adventures to life, reminding readers that God’s love isn’t just for the flawless. It’s in the ...

Centuries ago Thomas Dyersen left behind the information needed to find Sanctuary…the safe refuge where he once took his family…Now hundreds of years later another Dyersen is in great need of the information that Thomas Dyersen left behind. In the twentieth century the danger is not from someone close as what his ancestor faced…but an unknown threat…still unnamed but dangerous to all he loves. Fury of the Storm continues the ongoing story of family, friends, and strangers who come together at a time when the unknown is their greatest enemy…and their hidden sanctuary is their ...

In the lush green hills beyond Florence sits the Villa Medici—a graceful pensione surrounded by manicured gardens. Rachel, a college student from an unfashionable London suburb, can’t believe her luck in landing a summer job here. Especially when she’s drawn into a circle of privileged young sophisticates, including her glamorous coworker Diana, who promises to help Rachel win the affections of handsome, confident Sebastian.

Hiding is no longer acceptable…she needed answers…but answers alone might not be enough…and they could prove deadly… Mick Johnson might be dead but his killer is unknown and the clues leading to them are non-existent. Completely non-existent…which according to Jackson never ever happens…then he finds one but how does he tell Simon…But Elijah Sullivan, the father she adored all her life left clues…she just has to unravel them even as she comes to terms with her feelings about Harper…and his for her. It’s the middle of the twenty-third century and while there have been ...

Hiding is no longer enough…she needed answers… What did Jackson see on the video…and how does he tell Simon… Daman and Niall are asking all the right questions...will they survive to find the answers... Mick Johnson might be dead but his killer is unknown and the clues leading to them are non-existent. Completely non-existent…which according to Jackson never ever happens… Elijah Sullivan, the father she adored all her life left clues…Ava just has to unravel them even as she comes to terms with her feelings about Harper…and his for her. It’s the middle of the twenty-third ...