Self Discovery Fiction

★★★★★ "A mesmerizing journey through the heart of Ireland, where love blooms amidst ancient ruins and breathtaking landscapes. This tale will leave you yearning for the emerald hills and windswept shores!" — "Stephanie" In the enchanting embrace of Ireland’s rugged coastline, where emerald hills roll like waves beneath a brooding sky, Brigid McCarthy finds herself at a crossroads. Inheriting a crumbling lighthouse from her estranged grandfather, she embarks on an unexpected journey of self-discovery that will forever change her life. After five long years of grappling with ...

Jack Reeves, a 45-year-old divorced contractor, has spent his entire life conforming to society's expectations. From his rigid upbringing to his picture-perfect marriage that fell apart, Jack has always lived for others. But when Jack becomes aware of the existence of a secluded gay nudist colony called Freedom Ridge, an urge stirs in him. Drawn the promise of liberation and authenticity, Jack decides to leave everything behind and take a leap of faith. At Freedom Ridge, he is thrust into an unapologetic world where inhibitions are shed along with clothing. Amidst the camaraderie of the gay...

MAXY AWARDS "BOOK OF THE YEAR" A jackpot winner trapped by the lottery curse. A young journalist desperate to rebuild her ruined career. An extraordinary train ride neither of them will ever forget. $250 million dollars . . . That’s what Phillip Westford received after winning the largest lottery in history. But little did he know, the sudden wealth would soon cost him everything he held dear, leaving his once perfect life now in shambles. Then on one crisp fall day in a New York City park, the despondent lottery champion meets an old, kind, mysterious Irishman named Patrick O’Rourke, ...

Leah Robinson is a newly single woman who has been recently laid off from work during what seems to be the height of her career. During this time, she decides to go on vacation, but once she gets there she runs into unexpected people and her trip suddenly becomes a whirlwind of new events.

What’s that saying about the devil you know? For Bernadette Murphy, it’s the devil she never expected that changes everything. Her father’s sudden death leaves a gaping void in her life and is one in a series of events that rock her world. But with the discovery of her father’s book of cryptograms, Bernie realizes his encoded lessons in living might be exactly what she needs to survive. When Bernie finds herself in trouble at home, out of work, and banned from the mall after a confrontation at the cosmetic counter, she discovers what her father always knew. In life, you either ...

Rae-Valentine and Howard were childhood sweethearts. They’ve shared twenty-five peaceful years since they were brought together by Dolly, Howard’s larger-than-life sister. But now, on the night of their wedding anniversary, Howard reveals a shocking betrayal that leaves Rae reeling. Heartbroken, she takes Dolly on her would-be anniversary trip to Antigua and the two women drink and dance and talk like they haven’t in years.

Some neighbors share sugar. We shared everything. A journey of passion, pleasure, and self-discovery. This intimate memoir chronicles Skylar's journey from curious author to confident hotwife. What starts as a forbidden moment between new friends quickly evolves into an exploration that challenges everything she thought she knew about fidelity, attraction, and her own sexuality. Follow Skylar and Chris as they accept their first invitation to an exclusive swingers club, where champagne flows freely and inhibitions melt away under dimmed lights. With unflinching honesty, Skylar details their...

If he loves her, he loves her – career woman or addict – despite what they say about her value. They can’t speak for black women. They can’t speak for the man who has found his one. No man ever fell in love with a table; he doesn’t much look at that table if his heart is full. This black love, romantic thriller is a testing ground for the statements above, as its plot applies pressure from all sides. Lulu, a depressed, kept-wife disappears. When she returns to her husband, Russ, back to the confines of their mansion and their cold-war marriage, the scare of her disappearance leads...

Originally published in 1973, the groundbreaking, uninhibited story of Isadora Wing and her desire to fly free caused a national sensation. In The New York Times, Henry Miller compared it to his own classic, Tropic of Cancer and predicted that "this book will make literary history..." It has sold more than 12-million copies. Now, after 30 years, the revolutionary novel known as Fear of Flying still stands as a timeless tale of self-discovery, liberation, and womanhood.

From widow to secret seductress: my second job's safe with my son's best friend... but his price might leave me breathless! After my husband passed away unexpectedly without life insurance, I took on a second job at an adult entertainment store to pay the bills. Chatting with the patrons was fun, and I was knowledgeable about the products through experience. Wink. Wink. But I didn’t tell my son. His father passed down the prudish gene to our kid. But when my son’s best friend, Jason, caught me stocking the shelves one day, he agreed to keep my secret between us for a price. Me in his ...

Zany therapist Izzie Firecracker thought today would be ordinary... Then three new clients walk into her posh London pad—and sanity goes out the window... One wants her bossy husband six feet under. Another needs her lentil-loving boyfriend evicted before he takes root. The third just caught her husband in bed with the chauffeur. Confidence coaching? Forget it. These women need a full-scale intervention—and Izzie’s just reckless enough to deliver it. Armed with a cheeky private eye, a sultry seductress and a healthy dose of retail therapy, she’s about to teach a few bad boys a ...

Jillian Lawton and Lesley Adamski. Two girls from very different backgrounds become best friends in the turbulent '60s, but their circumstances and choices - and their mistakes - take them in opposite directions. Lesley stays in their hometown. She marries young, living a life defined by the demands of small children, never enough money, and an unfaithful husband. Jill lives those years on a college campus shaken by the Vietnam War, and then as an idealistic young lawyer in New York City. But they always remain friends.

A troubled woman seeks redemption and forgiveness in this heartbreaking yet hopeful story. Glenna Girard has passed through the agony of an unimaginable loss. It is only in planning her escape from her marriage and her current circumstances, that she manages to start moving again. As she takes tentative steps into the new life she is so carefully shaping, she encounters a man facing a potential tragedy as profound and devastating as her own. It’s a tragedy Glenna can prevent, but only if she’s willing to risk the peace she’s struggled so hard to achieve.

On the darkest night of Monroe Perry’s life, her husband leaves her for another woman. This mysterious woman, Jenna, causes Monroe to question everything she thought she knew about her life, her family, and her marriage. Forced to face a life, and a love, full of lies and deceit—Monroe vows to exact revenge on the woman who caused her entire world to crumble around her.

Born in an Andean village in Ecuador, Virginia lives with her family in a small, earthen-walled dwelling. In her Indigenous community, it is not uncommon to work in the fields all day, even as a child, or to be called a longa tonta-stupid Indian-by members of the privileged class of mestizos, or Spanish descendants. When seven-year-old Virginia is taken from her home to be a servant to a mestizo couple, she has no idea what the future holds.

Reeling from a failed marriage, Sheila, a 20-something playwright, finds herself unsure of how to live and create. When Margaux, a talented painter and free spirit, and Israel, a sexy and depraved artist, enter her life, Sheila hopes that through close - sometimes too close - observation of her new friend, her new lover, and herself, she might regain her footing in art and life.

Zarah’s life is a spiritual rollercoaster—one that she didn’t exactly sign up for. An atheist who’s tried it all, from astrology to energy healing, Zarah is tired of dabbling in the new-age nonsense that promises peace and clarity but only delivers confusion and drama. Enter: the universe, determined to drag her back into the cosmic chaos. After an accidental encounter with an ex, a whirlwind gallery adventure, and a few too many “signs” from the universe, Zarah finds herself at a crossroads—spiritually and emotionally. Should she give in to her mom’s pleas and return to ...

Affinity For a mature audience. Sexual situations. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Affinity" is a beautifully written tale of love, growth, and the bonds that shape us. The author masterfully weaves nostalgia with present-day challenges, creating a story that is both inspiring and deeply moving." — **Carlos Mendoza** Affinity is a profoundly moving tale of love, friendship, and the intricate dance of life's unexpected turns. Follow the heartfelt journey of Lory and Samantha, two women whose lives were forever intertwined during their vibrant college days. Bound by an unbreakable connection, they ...

The Colors of Us Olivia Carter never imagined she’d be starting over at fifty-five. Two months before the pandemic, she walked away from a loveless marriage, seeking solace and rediscovery in her vibrant hobbies and quiet solitude. Alone for the first time in decades, Olivia finds comfort in sewing, cooking, and losing herself in intricate coloring books—small joys that fill her days and quiet her doubts. But when the world shuts down, Olivia forms an unexpected online connection with Victor Santiago—a charming Hispanic widower with a love for culinary adventures and shared prayers. ...

When twenty-six year old Shirin Bayat bumps into Kian at a house party in London, she is taken aback by the immediate feelings that resurface. It’s been a decade since they were close friends at school, before painful events pulled them apart, suddenly and seemingly forever. Ever since, Shirin has lived with the aching weight of things left unsaid between them. Now they're back in each other's lives, at a time when Shirin needs someone she can trust the most.