Heartwarming Womens Fiction

When widow Mrs Pargeter decides to have her morning coffee on the patio of her mansion in Chigwell, her intention is to admire her beautiful garden in peace and quiet. Little does she expect one of the patio's paving slabs to crack in two, depositing her on the ground—and revealing a human skull with a neat hole in the middle of its forehead! Not wanting to bother the police just yet, Mrs Pargeter decides to save them some trouble and starts investigating the curious find herself.

April 18, 1906 – A devastating earthquake rocks San Francisco and Templeton Morehouse fears her husband is lost forever. A powerful and compelling story from USA Today bestselling author Bette Lee Crosby Chances were a million to one that a girl born and raised in Philadelphia would encounter a stranger from California on the trolley and fall madly in love, but that’s what happened. Templeton was not only taken with John Morehouse, but also with his tales of life in San Francisco. As an aspiring fashion designer, the dazzle of a city called the Paris of the West, with its towering ...

Bryce Stanley: Ava, the woman who once captivated my heart, has returned to her family home just a short distance from mine. Despite the heartbreak she caused, the barriers between us—her status as a divorced mother—seem insignificant against the force of my lingering affection. I find myself irresistibly drawn to her, caught in a mix of longing and imagined scenarios where she belongs to me once more. Ava Townsend: After choosing a path that led me away from Bryce, I ended up in a marriage that wasn't meant to be. Now, back at square one, I'm piecing my life back together for my son ...

She’s from the wrong side of the tracks. His life is a train wreck. Can they survive Christmas? Natalie Winters grew up believing she wouldn’t amount to much. When her sister gets a new job that will help pay medical bills, Natalie takes her place as a nanny in one of the legendary Ritchie family households. She works hard and doesn’t want to be seen as a charity case, but opening her heart at Christmas is harder than she expects. Camden Ritchie, a widower and single dad, adores his kids, but they’re a handful. When he hires a nanny, she has both Mary Poppins energy and gorgeous ...

You must read Scruffy, the Dog if you love dogs and enjoy heartwarming yet heartbreaking stories. Brenda, a single mother raising her only child, made the difficult decision to leave her abusive and alcoholic husband—a decision that changed her life for the better. As a police officer, Brenda faced abuse from her male coworkers, enduring snide remarks and sexist comments. Despite the mistreatment, she continued, not wanting to cause more trouble. During her work, Brenda encounters a badly abused dog, and despite calling it animal control, nobody seems willing to take the dog in. When ...

Death is coming to Bruncliffe; its target is Samson O’Brien. Oblivious to his impending date with fate, Samson is busy juggling a number of cases at the Dales Detective Agency. Too busy, in fact, to notice his partner behaving oddly. Because Delilah Metcalfe knows what is coming. A hitman. Sent from London with one objective: to finally silence the troublesome O’Brien before his corruption case can make it to court.

She has a secret. He’s a secret agent. But the biggest risk they face is love. Leaving city life behind, Aubree hopes to disappear in the small town of Smuggler’s Springs. Working at her aunt’s Bed & Breakfast is the perfect escape until she meets her mail-order business partner. He’s frustratingly handsome, yet hardly gives her the time of day even though he’s always around. Harrison Ritchie is a covert operative and the roles he plays take him all over the world. His latest assignment sends him to his hometown. Not only are strange things going on at the B&B, but the woman he ...

White Oaks Inn has always been at the heart of Christmas celebrations for Scarlett Bailey and her family. Her adored gran has owned the rambling, old-fashioned hotel, filled with the scent of cinnamon and chocolate, since Scarlett was a little girl. But now her gran’s home is under threat. And it looks like it could be the Baileys’ last Christmas together there....

There’s really only one thing Fran Wrightmire wants for Christmas…it is also the most unlikely gift that she’ll receive.Her husband, Cade, knows that it’s beyond his power to deliver the one gift he knows would make his wife happiest this holiday season. But that doesn’t mean he isn’t without other ideas of what will make her Christmas one to remember. He’s taking her home to the hills of Burlington for a reunion with family and friends and the yearly tradition of Christmas dinner at the historic Marshall Street house where so many generations of her family lived . On their ...

Sky Bowen didn’t come to The Cove for money—she came for science. As a brilliant biochemist with a promising job in her cousin’s high-end lab, she has no time for arrogant billionaires who assume the worst. Especially not Koven Kent. Koven built his empire with grit and genius. He can spot a fake from a mile away—or so he thought. One clash with Sky, and he’s left reeling… and strangely intrigued. A wild night in Vegas, a run-in with her ex, and one too many swigs of cough syrup later, they’re legally married. The plan? Stay hitched just long enough to silence scandal and ...

Online dating is a nightmare, but a chance kiss from her brother's best friend could turn Jordan’s life—and heart—upside down. Jordan Billette is determined to fulfill her Grannie’s dying wish: to watch Jordan walk down the aisle in a bridal gown. But finding the perfect groom proves to be far more difficult than finding the perfect dress. After a string of disastrous dates, she turns to her brother’s best friend for advice—and gets more than she bargained for when a kiss from JT Murphy sparks an undeniable connection. JT Murphy is doing his best to keep his life on track. ...

"Alexa Verde knows how to weave all the elements of Christian romantic suspense into a great read." - Anna J Stewart, USA Today Bestselling author Dallas reporter River Montenegro returns to her small town to aid her father, a recovering alcoholic. After a series of scary events, River knows the infamous Smiling Killer wants to make her his next victim. She grudgingly accepts help from her childhood friend and first crush, Jacob Forrester. Will Jacob and River solve the mystery of the killer's identity in time to have a second chance at love? Please note: while the conflict is resolved for ...

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 ...

Jake Kyle needed to get away and never more so than now. The political quagmire that he’s help to bring to a boil is about to land on his doorstep. It was time to Retreat to Woodhaven. Under normal circumstances he’d be more than happy to take his critics on face to face and had done just that more than once over the years. And more than once he had been the one to walk away smiling. But this time in the midst of everything he’s embroiled in, he has other far more important things to take care of. People who need him in ways they never had before. Family who counted on him though ...

Twenty-five years ago, Joanna Johnson fled her hometown of Rivers End, leaving behind her best friend, her first love, and a dark secret. When a mysterious letter arrives, she’s forced to confront the past she’s tried so hard to forget… Returning to the picturesque coastal town, Joanna is drawn back into the world she left behind. Walking along the sandy stretch of beach below her aunt’s cottage in Willow Bay, the memories come flooding back of all the dreams she cherished until betrayal and a stormy night at sea tore them apart.

From best friends to MARRIED! Single mom Mary Karen Vaughn has no time for romance. The RN has her hands full, working and raising three small boys. If she did have time to date, Dr. Travis Fisher definitely wouldn’t make the short list. Despite some serious sparks and a lifelong friendship, Travis is a confirmed bachelor who’s vowed never to marry or have children. When their paths unexpectedly cross in Vegas, the passion they’ve tried so hard to deny ignites, ending in a trip down the aisle. In the light of day, they opt to be sensible and forget their blissful night together. ...

Can two people with wounded souls and secrets in their past find love during the most wonderful time of the year? A DNA match leads Lara Margulis to a small coastal town in search of her father weeks before Christmas. She surprises herself by buying a beach house in need of repairs that reminds her of her childhood home. As an elite fitness trainer, she travels to her clients’ locations and never stays in one place for long. Can her handsome neighbor finally bring home to her heart? After a tragic loss, Jason Carrington became a hermit. But when his lovely new neighbor needs his help with...

Let these three faith-filled, heartwarming romances uplift and encourage you! These books are part of The Potter's House Books series, stories of love, hope, redemption, and second chances. They can also be read as stand alone. May these feel-good romances with a dollop of humor and a touch of suspense speak to your heart. HEART UNBROKEN. Can a widowed sheriff and a former drug addict believe God has the power to mend all broken hearts, even crushed ones like theirs? Now a Christian, former drug addict Emma Hughes is back in the small town of Rios Azules. She's desperate to regain the trust...

Bound by a shadowy past, two women venture into the unknown, challenging society’s invisible chains in a quest that tests their friendship. In the hidden corners of life, where survival is a constant struggle, two women, best friends since childhood, reunite after many years. Shiran has found her way to success and happiness, while Lotem remains stuck in a cycle of dependence and exploitation. In the darker parts of Tel Aviv, surrounded by bad memories, they struggle to rekindle their friendship. Together, they confront the ghosts that once haunted them and strive to rewrite their stories...

Rule #1: Never sleep with your roommate. Rule #2: Especially when he's your best friend's brother. Rule #3: Oh, who are we kidding? After a string of dating disasters that would make a therapist weep, Ghita Russo has created an ironclad rulebook for her love life. Men who kick her cat, request inappropriate photos, and throw tantrums over mini-golf have taught her that protecting her heart requires strict boundaries. The most important rule? Her best friend's ridiculously hot brother is absolutely off-limits. But when her rent skyrockets and her bestie suggests the perfect solution—...