Uplifting Women

Without woman there would be no man. Somewhere along the way society has forgotten the power of not just women but Black women. There is a gradual shift though, a turning of the tide, as the Black woman begins to really embrace her true beauty, power, and essence. From the natural hair to the different hues in skin tone, the black woman is a force to be reckoned with. 

Some rules are meant to be broken, and Ghita Russo is about to break them all.In the chaotic world of dating, Ghita's history is a collection of disasters: men who kick her cat, demand inappropriate photos, and can't even let her win at mini golf. Fed up with heartbreak, she has crafted a fortress around her heart, governed by a strict set of dating rules. Rule Number One: Never date your best friend's brother, no matter how scorching hot he may be. But when financial woes strike and her best friend proposes renting a room to her brother, Ghita finds herself teetering on the edge of ...

After losing her husband, writer Abigail Carson has all but given up on life. Having spent the last year cocooned in her Manhattan apartment, Abigail is suddenly forced to find a new home where she can stretch her dwindling savings. Intent on isolation, she moves to a tiny village in Nova Scotia where she'll have no one to interrupt her solitude. Little does Abigail realize that small-town life offers far less privacy than the big city. With neighbors knocking on the door bearing homemade treats and invitations, Abby soon finds herself immersed in the lives of the people of South Haven.

Seventeen-year-old Lenni Pettersson lives on the Terminal Ward at the Glasgow Princess Royal Hospital. Though the teenager has been told she’s dying, she still has plenty of living to do. Joining the hospital’s arts and crafts class, she meets the magnificent Margot, an 83-year-old, purple-pajama-wearing, fruitcake-eating rebel, who transforms Lenni in ways she never imagined. As their friendship blooms, a world of stories opens for these unlikely companions who, between them, have been alive for one hundred years.

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 doctor who placed her child for adoption years before gets a second chance to be a mother… I chose adoption for my baby girl because I knew it was best for her. For eight years I lived for the yearly letters I received from her parents. When the letters stopped, I feared something bad had happened. When detectives located the now motherless child and her dad, I relocated my practice to Jackson Hole to be near. I vowed to keep my distance but staying away from Chloe and her hunky contractor dad proved impossible. Right now, I’m living the fairy-tale. But I can’t keep lying to my ...

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 ...

A Soulful Sanibel Island Christian Fiction Journey by Bestselling Author Christine Lemmon - Rediscovering Faith, Purpose, and the Beauty of God's Creation for Women of All Ages" "Set on beautiful Sanibel Island, this enchanting tale will have you wishing for your own slice of paradise here on earth."— Kathleen Y'Barbo Publishers Weekly bestselling author of The Black Midnight "Explore one woman's search for what's missing in her life ... a reminder that sometimes what we are looking for in life isn't what we need the most."— Lisa Harris, author of the best-selling Nikki Boyd series IS ...

How far would you go to fulfill a promise to a friend? Physical Therapist Margaret “Meg” Fisher takes her responsibilities seriously. When her friends died in a car accident, she flew to Jackson Hole, knowing that when she returned home, it would be with her godson, Charlie. She didn't expect to see her old boyfriend, Cole Lassiter, walk into the attorney’s office like he owned the place. She hadn’t seen Cole since high school when he broke her heart. The shock of seeing him was nothing compared to hearing the attorney say they were to be Charlie's co-guardians, with the stipulation...

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. ...

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 ...

Growing up in the small town was a nightmare. When the end nears, can five grieving siblings forgive the abuse of the past? Tessa Whitley dreads going home. Faced with moving an abusive father into memory care, the pragmatic forty-something reunites with her siblings to begin the arduous task of helping an angry man who barely remembers them. But even as his dementia causes his mind and behavior to deteriorate, the shy woman finds strength when her estranged elder sister makes a surprise visit. Reliving the days when the family prodigal was her sole protector, Tessa struggles to balance the...

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 ...

Miranda’s mother had wisely cautioned against her getting involved with a werewolf, Particularly an Alpha werewolf. But when you’re a Paranormal Investigator walking in two worlds And you’re also attracted to the local chief of police It’s pretty hard to know just which world to live in. Getting attacked by a werewolf is real. But is the Alpha werewolf telling her the truth? Or is he only telling her what he thinks she should know? Join Miranda and Hank, her Corgi, as she tries to figure out what’s real and what’s not. And she also needs to figure out who’s killing cattle and ...

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 ...

Eve, Nessa, and Molly are all in their 70s. Over the years, they’ve laughed and cried and they’ve been by each others’ sides as colleagues, flatmates, and mothers. And they’ve grown old disgracefully together in their golden years....

But all good things must come to an end. As one of their trio takes her final journey, a very large glass is raised to fun, frolics, and–most importantly–friendships.

Chefs Petr Sergeyev and Lacy-Jane Macalister can't agree on anything except for that they can't agree on anything. Lacy-Jane Macalister returns to her hometown, eager to prove she's not the culinary failure her ex claimed her to be. After a career in the military, Petr Sergeyev settles down in Rios Azules to help his brother with his nephew and new business. randpa Alexey's is the only place in town that needs chefs. He's for hearty meals. She promotes healthy food. He likes order. She prefers creativity. He left his girlfriend. She was betrayed by her fiancé. Their arguments are more ...

Twelve-year-old Norman Foreman and his best friend, Jax, are a legendary comedic duo in waiting, with a plan to take their act all the way to the Edinburgh Fringe. But when Jax dies, Norman decides the only fitting tribute is to perform at the festival himself. The problem is, Norman’s not the funny one. Jax was.

Seventeen years ago, two pink stripes on a pregnancy test changed Anne Sullivan’s life. She abandoned her artistic ambitions, married her college sweetheart before graduation, and - like the mother she lost in childhood - devoted herself to her family. To say she didn’t see the divorce coming is an understatement. Now, eager to distance herself from her ex and his lover, she moves with her troubled daughter, Katy, to the quaint bayside town of Potomac Point, where she spent her childhood summers.

In a world of conflicting voices, sometimes the hardest one to hear is your own... For Piper, AJ, Daphne, and Brooke, nothing could be worse than the suicide of their idol. If she couldn't make it, who could? But when Piper's boss points out that the woman's life was meaningless, the four friends are thrown into a tailspin of self-doubt. What does it mean to be a woman? Who are they supposed to be? What are they supposed to want? And, once they figure it out, how are they supposed to get it? With no role models to lead the way, the four must navigate the tricky road to womanhood with only ...