Uplifting Love

Uglification is "ugly" weaponized: a tool, ideology, and type of oppression that designates some bodies as more or less worthy of love, respect, access, and dignity. It defines who's accepted in what spaces, which identities are marginalized, and how we all move through the world—and is part and parcel of systems like white supremacy, ableism, sizeism, sexism, and queer- and transphobia. Here, Lewis takes on uglification, showing us how reclaiming UGLY is a subversive act that roars an unapologetic "yes!" to joy, healing, and community-building in a world that's engineered to hold us back.

He adores her. She adores him. But can they build a life together? Widowed sixty-something Paula Montana isn’t looking for a new love. Between her pancake restaurant, her volunteer work, and her adorable-but-ill granddaughter, she’s far too busy. Besides, when you’ve lost the man you shared fifty years of your life with, anyone new has a lot of memories to compete with. Divorced seventy-something doctor Richard Stewart isn’t looking for love, or for family. His disastrous first marriage and a son who hasn’t spoken to him for fifteen years taught him it’s wiser to focus on work. ...

The right woman…was right under his nose! As far back as she can remember, Betsy McGregor has crushed on Ryan Harcourt. Unfortunately, Ryan views her only as a friend. When she gets a job working for the handsome attorney, Betsy sees this as her opportunity to turn friendship into love. The stakes are high, but she’s used to overcoming obstacles. She's not sure how she ends up agreeing to play matchmaker for him. Or him for her! As Ryan attempts to find Betsy the perfect man for her, the friendship between them builds into a powerful chemistry. Will Ryan discover his perfect match has ...

When Jemima loses her beloved grandfather, keeping his allotment alive seems like ideal way to feel close to him. She's never fitted in before - is this her chance to find where she really belongs? Finally Melissa has the allotment she's been longing for to distract her while her husband works away - even if it is chest-high in weeds. But when she looks for help in the wrong place, she finds she's the hottest topic of gossip.

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. ...

In any normal situation Fiona and Sarah would be friends. They are both smart and loving, great mothers, brilliant at life. And they both need a pal. But when Sarah arrives in Fiona's small town on the Clare coast, it's not a normal situation. Sarah is on a mission and before either she or Fiona knows it - and without her meaning to cause havoc - that single-minded vision has turned each of their worlds upside down. Fiona and Sarah both discover that just as love drains out of lives that are routine and taken for granted, so it can also flow back into those lives in unexpected and ...

When a good girl ignores the rules, crazy things can happen… Social worker Poppy Westover had once been an incurable romantic. Cheated on by her ex and now, divorced at thirty-four, she’s determined to live her life by-the-book. She may deviate on some smaller points, but one rule is absolute. She will not get involved with another doctor. One was more than enough. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Benedict Campbell isn’t looking for anything serious. He’s intrigued by Poppy and the tension that fills the air whenever they’re together. Spontaneity isn’t in either of their vocabularies, but...

Summer 1968. When thirteen-year-old Jack Elliot overhears the barbershop men grousing, he devises a secret plan to keep his oldest brother, Pete, from the draft. If famous boys don’t go to war, he’ll make his brother their small town’s biggest celebrity. Jack gets unexpected help when his book-smart cousin Frankie arrives in their rural Pennsylvania town for the summer. Together, they convince Jack’s brothers to lead an expedition to find a fighter jet that crashed many winters ago—the perfect adventure to make Pete a hero.

Welcome to Pettett & Mayfield, a once-grand central London department store now fallen on harder times, despite the eccentric owner's schemes to attract customers. But from the basement kitchenware department through to the top floor management offices, love and faith can still find a home. You never forget your first love... especially if they broke your heart! With her eye for design and her cut-glass accent, no-one would guess Beth Forrest’s poorer background. It’s all throw pillows, china patterns, and upper class brides in the Wedding Registry at Pettett & Mayfield. So it's not ...

Dr. Amber Crawford has dedicated her life to caring for others and she’s determined to leave a legacy that her mother would be proud of. This path, though noble and worthy, leaves no time for a love life. Truthfully, she’s okay with that since the only man she ever cared for shredded her heart and left her in the gritty Texas dust. When Amber runs into hunky Troy Sykes almost ten years later she wants to vanish and pretend he never existed. But before she can sneak away, he sees her and it’s too late. And just like that, she’s agreed to have dinner with him. He turns on his ...

Leaving the battlefield is always hard…but it’s made easier when you have a girl at home. Haunted by the echoes of war, Chance Hart is back from Iraq and seeking refuge in the idyllic charm of Fern Hollow. With its quaint streets and warm-hearted community, Fern Hollow seems like the perfect place to work through the painful memories of his service. Until he meets the girl of his dreams. From the moment he meets Tasha Carson, he knows she's something special. She's a breath of fresh air in the cold recesses of his heart, and even his understanding that he's not ready for a relationship ...

In the tranquil Amish community of Harmony Hill, Catherine Yoder has always been the steadfast friend, quietly supporting those around her while harboring her own unspoken feelings for Jared King. A widower still grieving the loss of his beloved wife, Jared is consumed by memories that seem to overshadow the possibility of new love. But as fate brings them together on a community project, he begins to see Catherine in a new light. As their lives intertwine, Catherine grapples with the dilemma of her heart. She has loved Jared from afar, yet fears that expressing her feelings might be seen ...

Corrine Walker has always fallen for the bad boys. But is that about to change? Life has not been easy for Corrine (or any of the Walker sisters) after losing her mother at a young age. Although she’s known as the “smart” sister, she has foolishly sought refuge with the wrong type of boys – the ones most likely to ghost her. Now Corrine has one year in Portugal to reinvent herself. To show the world, and her sisters, that she’s more than brains and bad decisions – she’s strong, independent, and on her way to becoming a world-class English language translator for the ...

Classic, charming, and magical… take on a whole new meaning this Christmas! Cade Pruitt had only two things he loved – his car and the holidays. After repeated failed relationships, he had given up dating until a ‘sled’ rolled right through a stop sign, careening into his 1932 Ford Coupe – and his world. Holly Beary was done with dating ‘guys’ and wanted a real man in her life. Someone who would fight for her, woo her, and sweep her right off her feet. Where were all the knights in shining armor and why on earth was the man in the ‘rust-bucket’ now losing his cool in the ...

Uplifting Poems to Nurture, Encourage and Comfort Your Heart Love, Romance and Relationships Romance woos the heart. Meaningful relationship settles the heart. Love that is selfless and committed strengthens the heart. Whatever season of the soul you find yourself in these timeless poems will nurture, enrich, encourage, comfort and uplift you. Chemistry and emotional flurries can be captivating, but only stability of character can endear and keep you. There are a lot more counterfeit men than there is money. Nevertheless dating, romance and the quest for the ideal lover and lifelong ...

As one of the world's leading experts on disaster, Lucy Easthope has been at the centre of the most seismic events of the last few decades - advising on everything from the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami to the 7/7 bombings, the Salisbury poisonings, the Grenfell fire and the COVID-19 pandemic. She has travelled across the world in this unusual role, seeing the very worst that people have to face and finding that even the most extreme of situations, we find the very best of humanity. In her moving memoir, she reveals what happens in the aftermath.

Aidan Calloway left Willowbrook behind with no intention of looking back. But when his mother’s declining health calls him home, he finds himself face-to-face with the biggest regret of his past—Olivia West. The girl he once loved, the one he walked away from without a word. Olivia has built a life for herself in Willowbrook, one that doesn’t include the boy who shattered her heart. But as old flames flicker and unspoken words demand to be heard, Aidan realizes that coming home might not just be about making amends—it might be about finding where he truly belongs. Welcome to ...

Sonny Winchester never dreamed her beloved ranch would become the coveted treasure of a greedy neighbor. ★★★ Life in the rugged and wild frontier of the American West is not for the faint of heart. Sonny, though, is a strong-willed widow determined to protect her ranch and daughter from a thieving, corrupt cattle baron. Fighting the titan alone is a foolish stance but one she’ll risk. Joshua Masterson wandered into Sonny’s community at just the right moment to scare off a pushy—and in Joshua's eyes—dangerous neighbor. Joshua thinks Sonny has no idea the real danger she and her...

I’m a Christian, But I’m Struggling is a heartfelt companion for believers who love Jesus but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or spiritually tired. Whether you’re battling doubts, dealing with unanswered prayers, or simply worn out from trying so hard—this book meets you right where you are. Each chapter tackles a real-life struggle Christians face, offering compassionate insight, biblical truth, and practical steps forward. You’ll find: Honest encouragement for when faith feels hard A Scripture Toolbox to ground you in truth Weekly action steps to help you grow in grace Recommended ...

Marguerite is done with love. After a messy divorce, she devotes herself to caring for her five-year-old son and running Silverstone Ranch. She may not be happy, but she can be content. Cade Cooper, a drop-dead-gorgeous movie star, is always ready for a challenge. He particularly likes to make sure he can immerse himself completely in a new role to ensure he portrays his character as authentically as possible. And he's researching his new role as a rodeo cowboy from his hat to his boots. Marguerite doesn’t have time to placate an entitled snooty celebrity who insists on getting in her way...