Uplifting Women

Sparkly and charming Natalie Fincher has it all—a handsome new husband, a fixer-upper cottage of her dreams, and the opportunity to tour with the musical she’s spent years writing. But when her husband suddenly dies, all her hopes and dreams instantly disappear. Two and a half years later, Natalie is still lost. She works, sleeps (well, as much as the sexually frustrated village foxes will allow), and sees friends just often enough to allay their worries, but her life is empty. And she can only bring herself to play music at a London train station’s public piano.

When a curvy, kind-hearted woman is matched with a rugged firefighter, sparks fly—but so do their doubts. Hazel is ready to put her heart back on the line, but after a crushing breakup, she’s more guarded than ever. Tired of men who only see her curves and not the woman behind them, she takes a bold step and signs up for True Curves Matchmaking Agency. Hazel dreams of finding someone who will appreciate her for her warmth, loyalty, and strength—and who will help her heal the parts of her heart that are still fragile. What she didn’t expect was to be paired with Jake, a stoic ...

Jessica Bradley has it all: the perfect boyfriend; influential healthy eating blog; successful PR company; and wonderful daughter, Anna. Or at least that is what her thousands of followers believe. The truth is, her boyfriend just broke up with her in four words on a Post-it; her zest for healthy eating has all but disappeared; her PR success is all reliant on her now not-so-honest online life; and she just got caught eating her daughter's Coco-Pops.

Jack had two dying wishes: that his wife scatter his ashes somewhere "exotic", and that she not give up on life once he was gone. He intended to spur her on to new adventures, but despite clinging to her red suitcase, Geraldine Verne hasn’t left the house for three months. It takes an accident for Geri to accept help from her friends, but when Meals on Wheels arrive she is mortified. Yet heartbroken volunteer Lottie brings with her more than cottage pie and custard. Like Geri, she too is struggling to cut loose.

Ellie Ashburn has come a long way from her poor, rural upbringing: She has an upwardly mobile career, great friends and access to culture and consumerism denied to her in her youth. Although she loves the fast-paced life of Los Angeles, she can’t stand the fast-paced men. Just when she’s about to throw in the towel on dating, she meets environmental activist Jake Tillerman. Although the attraction between them is sizzling, their lifestyles could not be more different. As they get to know each other, a series of events unfold that range from comedic and frustrating to passionate and eye ...

Burned out. Back home. And about to plié her way into something real. When high-achieving attorney Maddie Collins crashes from burnout, she returns to her quirky hometown of Willow Glen—hoping for a breather, not a breakdown. In a moment of whimsy (or desperation), she joins a beginner ballet class at Arabesque Academy. What starts as sore muscles and social awkwardness turns into something unexpected: friendship, healing, and a glitter-splashed sisterhood that just might change everything. As Maddie rebuilds her life one plié at a time, she begins to wonder if joy was never in the ...

Years ago Harry's cheating caused her heartbreak and a broken marriage...yet some bonds are unbreakable.Twila Westin has already visited the canyon several times since her mother’s return to her childhood home. But unlike her sister and brothers she’s yet to meet her mother’s new neighbor and friend, Clay Tobin. So far their schedules hadn’t allowed for it. Each time she was there to visit he’d been off somewhere filming another movie. And each time the simple fact that he was reminded her of her father and how much the two men had in common. She knew this time when she arrived at...

Bridget Jones meets James Bond! What happens when you stumble in the arms of a gorgeous man with DANGER! written all over? Especially, when you're stuck in your worst magical eclipse? FREE on Kindle Unlimited! I’m Sophie Rowling. I used to be a world-renowned violinist, until my world was turned upside down. Following a freak accident in Paris, I can’t remember how to play the violin anymore. To make matters worse, I’m supposed to perform for my childhood teacher’s retirement party, which is just weeks away. Usually I would turn to my BFFs, Jackie the ghost and Allegra the violin ...

Josie is assigned to mystery-shop a chain of lingerie stores, and she’s surprised to find her high school gym teacher, Mrs. Hayes, working as a shop manager and “C-cup counselor.” Even worse, Josie finds a high school acquaintance murdered in a restroom near the shop, her hands bound with the bra she just purchased. Thanks to a secret from her past, Mrs. Hayes has a motive for this murder, and a flimsy alibi. Josie has to find the real killer to save Mrs. Hayes.

Spring 1986, Oxford. Rachel has landed on her feet: engaged to handsome author Jonny, soon to be stepmother to his young daughter Teddy, and with a dream to open her own art gallery. It’s everything she wished for during her unsettled childhood. So when she meets candid and carefree American artist Gabe at a party and feels a familiar spark, she knows she needs to resist. But as her perfect life moves forward, Gabe is never far away, and there’s no denying the lure of the spontaneous, wildly adventurous existence he seems to offer.

Dark and hazy nights were both their sword and shield... Liz Danger surrounded her. Escape seemed impossible. Hope came from the last place she expected. She knew his name...everyone did. But she knew nothing about the man he really was. Or if he had any chance of saving her. Sam The plan was a good one. If it worked. He had the perfect cover story. He’d be the one asking all the questions. Looking for answers was the story of his life and everyone knew it...expected it. This time though...the stories could turn out a lot differently than expected. Sam and Liz knew the trip wouldn’t be ...

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 ...

Whispers of the Heart: True Stories About Love and Wisdom Sixteen Women. Sixteen Stories. One Powerful Collection Love is the thread that binds us all—whether it’s the unbreakable bond of friendship, the devotion to a cherished fur baby, the journey to self-love, or the enduring strength of unconditional love. In Whispers of the Heart, sixteen remarkable women from the Women Like Me Community open their hearts and share their deeply personal experiences with love in all its forms. Through heartfelt true stories, touching poetry, and words of wisdom, they remind us that love is not just ...

Hiding is no longer acceptable…she needed answers…but answers alone might not be enough… What did Jackson see…and how does he tell Simon… Mick Johnson might be dead but his killer is unknown and the clues leading to them are non-existent. Completely non-existent…which according to Jackson never ever happens…then he finds one but how does he tell Simon…But Elijah Sullivan, the father she adored all her life left clues…she just has to unravel them even as she comes to terms with her feelings about Harper…and his for her. It’s the middle of the twenty-third century and ...

Artist Zoey Flynn hadn’t planned to spend her favourite holiday on the shores of Jewel Island, but when her fiancé breaks off their engagement before their Christmas Eve wedding, this Cornish paradise is just the distraction she needs. With a cosy cottage to call home for a month and a stall at the island’s famous Christmas market to sell her paintings, Zoey quickly puts her heartbreak behind her. Love is the last thing on her mind. That is until the handsome Kit Lewis crosses her path....

A billionaire searching for something more. A baker hiding a troublesome past. Will Christmas spoil their chance at love? Each Christmas, Grace Smythe struggles to forget her heartbreaking childhood. Her joy comes from giving her customers yummy goods. Billionaire Sebastian Layley basks in the anonymity of his adopted hometown. Then he meets the lovely baker who turns his visit to her shop into a catastrophe. He’s willing to forgive and forget, but as he draws closer to Grace, she throws up the barricades. Grace can’t let down her guard. She’s been hurt too many times and won’t take...

What if an unexpected detour led you to the place you belong? For Julianne Waterford, music is more than a career—it’s a sanctuary. As a gifted flutist in a prestigious orchestra and the founder of A World of Music, a nonprofit that brings music to underprivileged children, she’s poured everything into creating a meaningful life. But when her late sister’s baby becomes her responsibility, Julianne’s life takes a dramatic turn. Determined to honor her sister’s memory while navigating single parenthood, she reluctantly allows Alex Lejardin, the child’s father, back into the ...

Caleb and Jed return from their mission that took them to the other side of the globe, but not everything is the same as it was before they left. Anderson and Danny’s new project brings another unexpected visitor to the Mae’s hidden valley. And Barrett is once again following Joshua up the same hill the two of them climbed during their many long hikes in search of the castle, but this time it’s not quite the same and for a completely different reason. Julie Engstrom didn’t think twice when she bought the small ghost town of Mae’s Second Chance. Something deep inside her knew the ...

Three very different women with three very different secrets meet at a Pilates class and form an unlikely friendship. Frankie is unexpectedly pregnant, and this issue is causing problems in her marriage that she doesn’t know how to solve. Miranda has terminal cancer and recently tried to kill herself. Golda is a survivor of an abusive marriage and is haunted by the memory of who she once was. Can the three women trust each other enough to share their secrets and, if they do, will they ever find peace? Perfect for fans of uplifting friendship fiction. Reviews: “A touching and heartfelt ...

TV reporter Kate Bradley arrives in Manhattan ready to take on a challenging new position as a national news correspondent. When a massive power outage plunges New York City into darkness, the disaster she expected to cover takes an unexpected turn. Someone is leaving thousands of mysterious gifts throughout the city, and the only clue to the giver's identity is the occasional note from "A Stranger."