Uplifting Love

All she wants for Christmas is a family to call her own... Being alone is especially difficult around the holidays. That’s why, when Rachel Milligan takes in a foster child for the month of December, she’s determined to make this an unforgettable Christmas for Joy. Ex-baseball sensation Derek Rossi blew into picturesque Jackson Hole on a snowy December day. Love is the last thing on his agenda. But Derek’s world is quickly knocked off kilter when he meets the vivacious Rachel and her spunky foster daughter, Rachel can’t deny her life has been a whole lot more jolly since Derek ...

He’s big city, she’s small town. He’s a fast-paced businessman, she’s a slowed-down artist. He loves the night life, she loves the quiet life. He’s wealthy, she... well, isn’t. Can such opposites make love work? Successful Austin CEO Isaiah Williams rarely gives himself the luxury of time off. He thrives on the buzz of making deals and signing multi-million dollar contracts. But spending the holidays in a small Oregon town with his former business partner will let him finalize the purchase of his friend’s share of their business. Plus, even better, he'll get to spend more time...

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 ...

Love isn’t on her list… Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mitzi Sanchez has always had a plan for her life. Through hard work and self-sacrifice, she fulfilled her dream. Mitzi has a thriving practice, and the spacious home she’s building in Jackson Hole is a far cry from the tiny apartment she grew up in East Los Angeles. Now, she’s ready for a husband. She’s got a plan for that, too. The trouble is pilot and local handyman Keenan McGregor doesn’t meet any of the criteria. After taking the blame for someone else’s actions, Keenan is in the process of rebuilding his life from the ground ...

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.

He’s her childhood best friend. She’s the reason he never stopped looking back. Can an old inn and a few love letters give them the future they were always meant to have? Ellie Harper has spent her life keeping Harper House—her family’s lakeside inn—afloat. But with repairs piling up and bookings dwindling, saving it feels impossible. The last thing she needs is Lucas Morgan, the boy who once swore he’d always be there… right before he left town without a word. Lucas never planned to stay away forever. Now a skilled restoration expert, he’s back for the summer—and ...

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—...

A reluctant groom. A determined bride. Can love overcome pride and past troubles in Radford Springs, Texas? Bear Baldwin is crushed when he receives a wire notifying him that the woman with whom he has corresponded for almost a year has passed him off to her friend. Do the two women think he’s like an old shirt to be handed down? His mother urges him to give the substitute fiancée a chance, but his pride is stung and he hasn’t decided. Tabitha Masterson is certain whatever awaits her in Radford Springs, Texas will be better than what her brother and that awful William have in mind in ...

In Recipe for Romance, influencer Emma fakes a relationship with small-town chef Jack to save her image. What starts as pretend soon feels all too real. As secrets boil over and sparks fly, they must decide whether their unexpected connection is just for show—or the beginning of something truly delicious.

Love means giving the greater part of yourself to another person. For Charlie, losing that love meant a part of him was lost forever. This new edition of Autumn Daffodils is the ultimate feel-good novel with a sensational ending. It will make you laugh and cry in equal measure. Charles (Charlie) Bartlett is a highly successful house builder and developer. Despite his successful career, his marriage is bereft of happiness. There was one brief period in his life when Charlie touched heaven. The love he found in another woman’s arms offered him everything he had ever dreamed of. Time stood ...

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 heart of Hopewell, Indiana, a celebration is on the horizon, bringing together the beloved characters from the previous tales of love, resilience, and family. Gabriel and Anna, Jonah and Grace, Matthew and Leah, Elijah and Miriam, and Caleb and Rebecca prepare for the town's annual harvest festival, a time to reflect on their journeys and embrace the future. The festival serves as a backdrop for old friendships to be rekindled and new relationships to blossom. Gabriel and Anna, now firmly united as a family, find themselves mentoring a young couple navigating the same uncertainties ...

Discover the power of self-love and spiritual growth with I Am In Love, Book 9 in The Affirmation Collection. Unlock the potential within you and learn to find love within yourself through daily meditations and inspirational affirmations. - Embrace self-love and acceptance with daily spiritual affirmations - Experience inner peace and happiness through guided meditation - Transform your relationships with the power of self-compassion - Cultivate a positive mindset and attract love into your life - Strengthen your spiritual connection and discover your true purpose - Overcome self-doubt and ...

When 79-year-old Arthur Edwards gathers his family together to share some important news, no one is prepared for the bombshell he drops: he's gay, and after a lifetime in the closet, he's finally ready to come out. Arthur's 21-year-old grandson, Teddy, has a secret of his own: he's also gay, and developing serious feelings for his colleague Ben. But Teddy doesn't feel ready to come out yet – especially when Arthur’s announcement causes shockwaves in the family.

Whether single, separated, or someone's spouse, everyone wants to find and keep this elusive thing called love. Best-selling author and foremost relationship expert Barbara De Angelis teams up as a co-author of Chicken Soup for the Couple's Soul, a collection of heartwarming stories about how real people discovered true love with the person of their dreams.

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul II offers more inspiring stories to help you master the game we call life. Today's teens have ever more issues and social pressures to juggle than young adults just 20 years ago. This book, like its predecessor, can be your guide, a beacon in the darkness, a safe haven in a storm, a warm hug in the cold and a respite from loneliness. There's no preaching as to what you should and shouldn't do. Instead, this book is full of teens sharing their experiences.

Fashion, love, and a dash of divine chaos... Sophie Vanderbilt's life should be a dream: her first fashion collection is a roaring success, and she's about to move in with Patrick—the man who stole her heart. But just when everything seems perfect, little things start to feel... off. Patrick is distracted, distant, and keeping secrets. Sophie can't shake the feeling that something big is about to upend her world. Luckily, she's never alone. With her fiercely loyal friends, divine (and sometimes questionable) guidance from God himself, and the ever-fabulous Gianni Versace lending a hand ...

Some people believe that they will do anything humanly possible for love, and some people will move heaven and earth for it. Leigh has always believed that she fell into the first category, but as she feels herself falling for Ryan, she wonders if she's descending into madness instead, clutching madly at her ideals on the way down but losing grip every time Ryan looks at her or whispers in her ear. Maybe heroines in books would do better than her but hey, heroes in books have nothing on Ryan. He says he wants to be friends, but he doesn't kiss like a friend. She vows that she won't go any ...

The Affirmation Collection, Book 4 - Spiritual Awakening Affirmations to Uplift the Soul "When you forget your own name, gratitude will guide the way. To the path of abundance and love." - Matt Buonocore We all want to remember the voice of our souls. This is a book that serves as a catalyst to raise your vibrational state. Repeat these daily to uplift your spirit through hard or difficult times. You can say these every morning and night, or throughout the day for consistent energetic alignment. This is BOOK FOUR in The Affirmation Collection.

Dexter Nieman was not the type of person to marry a stranger on a whim. Steady, predictable, and maybe even boring, he liked his settled life, loved being in his rut. And he certainly didn't intend to marry his neighbor, an eccentric recluse who worked odd hours and inexplicably owned a cauldron. But his job involved putting out fires for four insane brothers. And when one of those fires spiraled out of control, involving Dexter and his quirky neighbor, a pretend marriage seemed the only solution. Lainey Andrews quit her job to follow her dream of making candy, straight into total ruin. She...