New Women

I saved her from a record-breaking blizzard; that was the easy part. Convincing her that she was worthy of my love would be the challenge. Rose Callahan, unrepentant in her ways, infuriated me as she ignored my advances all while working and living under the same roof. The arrangement was fabulous; I was her right-hand guy and bartender at the family Inn. But then, everything went wrong when I accused her of stealing my vanilla beans. Rose stormed out and it became my job to rescue her. In a snow cave, where it was cold and we needed warmth. Her fear; not of the storm; but that she ...

What can you do when an enemy claims sanctuary in your home? Hester Johnson is no one's favorite person, but when she arrives at Proctor House begging to be hidden, the Proctor family takes her in. When something spooks Hester, she runs away - straight into her killer. Is it coincidence she's left on Isabella's door? The danger has never been greater for Detective Palmer and Isabella needs to protect him, find the murderer, and keep her family's secrets. For fans of Samantha Silver, Amanda M. Lee, and Leighann Dobbs, On a Larkspur is a clever, fast-paced cozy mystery that will keep you ...

No matter your season of life as a woman, you long to be loved and appreciated. But perhaps most days you're left feeling unseen, unheard, or unknown. Though centuries apart from your life today, the women who knew Jesus faced similar fears and insecurities. Their names aren't etched onto the pages of Scripture, but they are etched into the heart of God. In this book, Paige Allen invites you to take a second look at the life-changing encounters of seven unnamed women who came face-to-face with Jesus in the Bible.

Discover the strength, courage, and grace of the women who shaped salvation history—and the women who continue to shape our lives today. In Women of Faith, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites you on a heartfelt journey through thirteen biblical stories—from Eve to Mary, Ruth to Mary Magdalene, and others whose faith, perseverance, and love changed the world. Each chapter weaves together scriptural teaching, meditative poetry, personal reflection, thoughtful questions, and a prayer to draw you deeper into the heart of God. You’ll meet:h The woman who sat at Jesus’ feet and the one who ...

A kick-butt FMC, dark fae, and a fast-paced, slow burn enemies to lovers vibe that will leave you gasping for air. He’s ruthless, ridiculously hot, and exactly the kind of monster I’m supposed to slay. I’m Ava Ashe, and I hunt monsters. Demons, shadows, nightmares—if it crawls out of the dark, I end it. So when a dark fae uses the sister who disowned me to back me into a corner, I do what I do best. I fight. Except this time, I'm not sure I'll walk away. The Shadow Court’s lethal enforcer isn’t like any other monster I’ve taken out. He’s powerful, obsessive. Merciless. And ...

Jenna's always been such a practical girl. That's why she knows that her fantasies about her freshly-divorced boss David are just that: fantasies. He's got his job and his kid keeping him busy; plus it seems like he's way too awkward to make a move. All that changes one afternoon when a freak snowstorm traps them in a deserted cabin in the middle of nowhere. Jenna's about to find out what kind of man David really is.

What you gonna do when the bad boy has a crush on you? I never expected to be in a throuple, let alone one that involves two of the hottest hockey players on campus, Luke and Greg. But here I am, navigating the complexities of our relationship while trying to keep my head above water. Just when I thought things were finally settling down, Enzo, the arrogant and bad boy hockey star, enters the picture, throwing my world into chaos. Enzo's sudden interest in me sparks jealousy and tension between Luke, Greg, and me. But as I spend more time with Enzo, I begin to see a different side of him—...

The history of autism is male. Nearly all the first studies focused on boys. The classic hallmarks of autism, such as avoiding eye contact, are heavily biased towards men. When autistic girls meet doctors, they are still misdiagnosed with anxiety, depression, and even personality disorders. As millions of women discover they have the condition later in life, we are only now starting to get to grips with the problem.

I’m working for a grumpy, billionaire, single dad, who may be my worst mistake ever. I was hired to be a nanny and now I am a billionaire’s fake wife! One burnt meal and I thought I was going to be fired. Instead, I saw a twinkle in his eyes I didn’t think he was capable of expressing. I just needed a job and now my heart palpitated with excitement every time he looked at me. I tried to keep Scott at arm’s length, but I’ve hit the wall of reality. He is much older than me and he’s my boss! I need to focus on grooming him to be a better father to a wild child only until he gets ...

Glass artist Lucy Marinn has just had her heart shattered. She had envisioned a beautiful future in Friday Harbor with her fiancé Kevin. But not only has Kevin dumped her—he’s left her for her sister. Despite his betrayal, Lucy largely blames herself—apparently this was just another wrong move in a series of bad romantic choices. Kevin may not want to marry Lucy, but he still cares for her. He convinces his friend Sam Nolan, who owns a vineyard on San Juan Island, to date Lucy and help her recover from her bitterness.

Layla Rich is a gorgeous, confident, hard working go-getter, well at least that's what she tells everyone. Below her flawless surface lies a lost little girl who harbors deeply rooted self worth and rejection issues. Envying the life of celebrities like Amber Rose and Kim Kardashian she does anything to mimic a life like theirs. Using her Instagram popularity to build her ego and mask her insecurities she discovers a way to make it profitable. Justice Blue knows all about hard work. Unlike Layla she has worked hard for everything she has, including her relationship with her male best friend...

Jenna Jones has been standing on the shore of the Sea of Love for too long. Even with two good men interested in her, she's been afraid to wade in. According to her best friend, Courtney, she should. The water's fine. Life is great! Practically perfect, if you don't count Courtney's problems with her cranky ex-boss. Maybe Courtney's right. It's time to dive in. When tragedy strikes, everything changes and Jenna's more confused than ever. But this fresh heartache might help her figure out at last who she can turn to when times get tough.

Haven Antonelli and Carmine DeMarco grew up under vastly different circumstances. Haven, a second-generation slave, was isolated in the middle of the desert, her days full of hard work and terrifying abuse. Carmine, born into a wealthy Mafia family, lived a life of privilege and excess. Now a twist of fate has caused their worlds to collide. Entangled in a web of secrets and lies, they learn that while different on the surface, they have more in common than anyone would think.

It had been two long years since I'd been to the only place that I'd ever called home. I was going to see my father. So much looked the same as we drove up the driveway to the two-story home I remembered loving so much. As I knocked on the door, I thought about how I couldn't wait to see Rosie. She was the housekeeper, the one who had raised me before the divorce, and the only one that ever truly cared about me. When the door swung open, I couldn't believe my eyes. In Rosie's place stood the most gorgeous guy I had ever seen in my life. He had dark brown hair, blue eyes, and huge muscles. I...

The youngest of her parents’ combined 21 children, Sarah Frey grew up on a struggling farm in southern Illinois, often having to grow, catch, or hunt her own dinner alongside her brothers. She spent much of her early childhood dreaming of running away to the big city - or really anywhere with central heating. At 15, she moved out of her family home and started her own fresh produce delivery business with nothing more than an old pickup truck. Two years later, when the family farm faced inevitable foreclosure, Frey gave up on her dreams of escape and took over the farm.

Dreams are for rich people. At least, that's what Mom always says. Dreams never put food on the table, but hard work did. For years I’ve watched her work herself to the bone, fighting every day just to make ends meet. I used to be content with spending all of my time on school and work, preparing for the future that my mom never had. But ever since I met Zach, I can't help wanting more. Every minute with him feels like a dream, and I can't help worrying I'll wake up one morning and find that the fairytale has come to an end. But Zach is a lot more than just some gorgeous rich guy who ...

You’re smart, a high performer, and determined to get more out of life. So why are you not getting ahead in your life and career? Chances are, you may need to focus on some personal traits and replace them with some simple and powerful strategies that can boost your presence and increase your influence on the world. You know that high performers don’t just coast. And you also know that powerful men and women do certain things to achieve and sustain success. The right clothes, a firm handshake, a winning smile? These all matter but don’t tell the whole story. So in an increasingly ...

You’re about to unearth a goldmine of helpful strategies and advice to help you become financially independent, gain more personal time, and live your life the way you want. How, you ask? The answer is simple: start your own freelancing business by leveraging the power of the internet.

Stress-free weekend in Boston... ...not when the woman who owns the business next to yours is murdered. Isabella had planned a stress-free weekend at a small-business conference with her cousins. Instead of learning how to cross-promote her apothecary, she's got another murder to solve. But will the Boston Police Department let her? The obvious suspect is the victim's abusive husband... ...until he comes up with an iron-clad alibi. Even then, Isabella is convinced he's the culprit. But if he’s guilty, why did he call Detective Palmer to help with the investigation? When a second person is...

In The Lost Girls of Autism, renowned brain scientist Gina Rippon delves into the emerging science of female autism, asking why it has been systematically ignored and misunderstood for so long. Generations of researchers, convinced autism was a male problem, simply didn’t bother looking for it in women. But it is now becoming increasingly clear that autism is manifestly different for women and girls, and that camouflaging – hiding autistic traits to fit in – is far more widespread than we thought.