Fiction - Women

Brew yourself a cup of tea before you sit down. Select one of the short stories or perhaps a VSS (very short story). Find an oasis, a distraction or a break within these pages. Discover Pearl's surprise in the hosiery shop in Matera, Italy,...

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nest and Good Company comes a wry and tender portrait of two families forever changed by one lovestruck decision that will reverberate for decades.It's 1977 and an air of restlessness has settled on the residents...

Pre-order the brand new spicy Regency romance from Emma Orchard, perfect for Bridgerton fans... London, 1813 As a daughter of the notorious Wyverne family, Lady Amelia is used to being the subject of gossip. But while she has accepted her marred reputation - however...

The start of Jill Steeples's uplifting Lower Leaping series, set in the beautiful English Cotswold Countryside It's never too late to change your story... Tess Alexander lives an enviable life with her husband Charles, at Hollyhocks Cottage in the idyllic Cotswold village of Lower...

The Ridge That DevoursA Southern Gothic tale of inheritance, hunger, and the land that remembersDell Cade always knew that Blackjaw Ridge wasn't just land. It breathed. It watched. It waited.To most, the Ridge looks like any other stretch of Missouri woods-scrub oak and hickory,...

One unexpected offer. Twenty-four hours to decide. A leap into the unknown.When Kate's corporate career takes an unexpected turn, she's faced with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity-to relocate to Vietnam. Leaving behind the comforts of home, she embarks on a whirlwind journey of discovery, cultural surprises,...

In the early 2000s, Olive Sherman was on top of the world. As the it-girl of the nineties, she had millions of dollars, worldwide adoration, and a whirlwind romance and subsequent fairytale marriage to actor Ryan Keats. In 2004, Olive and Ryan divorce in...

Clementine Ryan never planned to murder her husband. In fact, she learned early in life that making plans would guarantee disappointment. With no one left to silence her, Clementine feels that it's time to uncover her long buried secrets and tell her niece and...

From an award-winning novelist and playwright from the Balkans comes A Lullaby for No One's Vuk-at once an intimate tale of survival and a fierce indictment of institutional neglect.A girl without a name. A boy everyone wants to claim. A system that swallows them...

Burnt out after years of teaching in a city high school, Lucy heads to a tiny romantic village in the English Cotswolds: the perfect retreat for a stressed-out teacher. She's found the perfect little cottage, with one condition - all she has to do...

With the sultry atmosphere and ratcheting tension of The White Lotus, The Mosquito Coast, and Nine Perfect Strangers, Lime Juice Money is an intoxicating, sensuous debut that follows a woman trapped in an increasingly volatile relationship 5,000 miles from home in a Central American...

When a spate of bad luck upends her meticulously planned life, Eliza moves to a charming--and mysterious--Midwestern lake town, where she just might find herself while trying to find the truth. Perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary, Katherine Center, and Sophie Kinsella.Eliza has always...

Opposites attract in this sexy Scottish romance between a young woman and the man who is completely off-limits, from the author of Whisky Business. The Macabe Brother Rule Book (according to Juniper Ross): Don't look at a Macabe brotherDon't talk to a Macabe brotherDon't...

Charity should begin at home for Maribeth Thorp, but when her friend refuses her help, sometimes you just gotta cheat for a good cause. All while trying to evade the detective closing in on her biggest secret. A friend in need is a friend...

A wedding... Two exes... What could go wrong?All promises come at a cost, and Aiden has made many he cannot break. Especially the one made to a man on his deathbed. Take care of our Savannah. Now he must learn to parent a teenage...

For fans of Karla Cornejo Villavicencio and Tita Ramirez, a contemporary women's fiction novel about a driven Latina woman navigating career, immigration struggles, and unexpected romance in vibrant Miami. When Sofia loses her coveted job, her American dream is on the line. With her...

When the lines between guilt and innocence are thin, an abduction leads to a rare second chance. After her baby's cot death, Anne is in radical denial, burying the secret. In a numb reflex, she steals a child to replace hers, instinctive enough to...

After global collapse, the island of Newfoundland in the warming waters of the North Atlantic has survived under female rule. Children are raised by a network of caregivers, guided by the principles of "It Takes a Village." But the civilization is threatened when its...

Bestselling romance author Kelsi Jo Kincaid had written the perfect love story. After thirty years of marriage to the man she believed was her soulmate, her world is turned upside down when he passes away from cancer. Grieving and searching for answers, Kelsi writes...

"Women - will men ever understand them? Maybe not, but like Ish we spend our life trying." - Edward Squires, Not Quite a Novella "I was there along the sidelines, so I can attest the truth of Bill Burkett's words," says editor and anthologist...

Megan is desperate for a baby, running hard on the IVF treadmill and heading for the edge. Meanwhile, her PR spin-doctor husband, Laurie is distracted by very different desires. Enter Carla, an ambitious young singer, who can give them both what they want-at a...

Enjoy this steamy contemporary story by USA Today Bestselling dark billionaire romance author Summer Cooper!He didn't look convinced. "Is it wrong to be with the person you love?"My heart skipped a beat and I could no longer meet his eyes. I wasn't ready yet...

Tamarin Bay, Mauritius, is a travel agent's paradise; a tropical ocean, fishermen unloading their daily catch, children building sandcastles, surfers riding giant waves. But just along the shoreline is the beach of La Preneuse, known as the taker of souls. The island is haunted...

Author: Daisy O'SheaISBN-10: 1836183615ISBN-13: 9781836183617Publisher: BookoutureLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/23/2025Pages: 368Format: Paperback

Escape to the beautiful coast in this heartwarming romance Dare to dream big... When Nancy opened her dream bookshop overlooking the golden sands and shimmering waters of Driftwood Bay, she may have taken on a little too much. She might know all about books,...

FROM THE BELOVED AUTHOR OF DOG DAYS, THE FUNNY, UPLIFTING NOVEL ABOUT FINDING THE THINGS THAT MATTER... 'A gorgeously tender story about friendship and love in all its forms' Good Housekeeping 'Goodbye Birdie Greenwing is one of those books that lingers... I laughed, cried...

'I loved her then, I love her now. Annie's back and she's better than ever! Fun, feel good and feisty - Annie Valentine is the woman you want to share a cocktail with!' Portia MacIntoshThe opponents: mothers vs. daughtersThe battle scene: a boutique changing...

Family has always meant everything to Madison. Married to the nation's heartthrob, TV handyman Rich, with two beautiful children, she's always put their needs first. And she's never regretted a second, even if her own career has taken a backseat. Then, out of the...

The BRAND NEW instalment in Jill Steeples beautiful Primrose Woods series.As the year draws to an end at Primrose Hall, Pia and her Lord of the Manor fiancé Jackson are putting the finishing touches to their annual Carols by Candlelight evening.The past twelve months...

Frona is convinced she's the most sinful person in her Greek mountain village. When her parents arrange her marriage with a distant stranger, she is determined to suppress her impulses and become a dutiful wife and mother. But things don't go as planned: A...

Juliette Fay--known for her "well-drawn characters and vibrant historical backdrops" (Library Journal)--transports us to 1920s America with this big-hearted tale of two very different women who must learn to trust each other as one tries save her family and the other to save herself....

"Combustive." --Esquire - "This novel should come with an X rating." --Los Angeles Times - "All intensity and desire...will have you turning the pages as fast as you can." --Chicago Review of Books - "A new spin on forbidden lust." --Debutiful For readers of...

WHEN I AM WITH THESE WOMEN I CAN FEEL MYSELF BREATHE.What if.... you were told you wouldn't be accepted because you don't sound like everyone else...you want more choice than your world offers...you love a man you can never have...you need to reconnect with...

This is a novel about women living together as they age. Together, they share support - emotionally, mentally, emotionally, and financially. This is an idea about choosing to live the last part of your life assisted by other women who are intelligent, vibrant, alive...

Her First Breath is a captivating story of the unlikely friendship between an elderly lady and a headstrong young woman who are thrown together by circumstances beyond their control. Sofie Swanson is a private and willful young woman. Independent to the core, Sofie is...

Four words continue to haunt me . . . You. Have. Breast. Cancer.I associate them with the upheaval of my life to this point. The last few months have been a test of my strength . . . mentally, emotionally, and physically. Cancer is...

A New York Times best-selling author releases her first southern novel, a Steel Magnolias-meets-Sweet Home Alabama story set on St. Simons Island. When an unthinkable loss sends Tara Abbott's life spiraling out of control, she journeys from North Carolina to Georgia's St. Simons Island....

In the second installment of the Family Reunion in London duet, by Scarlet Wilson, a pregnancy was not on Clem's Christmas list--especially alone! But when her boss offers to help, can she resist this gift and the forbidden sparks that come with it? A...

In this first installment of the Family Reunion in London duet, by Kandy Shepherd, sparks fly when two exes are reunited after twenty years at Christmas, but will this second chance romance outlast their festive cheer?'TIS THE SEASON--TO REKINDLE?Natalie is having a nightmare Christmas....

In the latest Harlequin Romance by Karin Baine, Aurelia finds herself spending Christmas with her moody billionaire boss, and the chemistry is too much to resist! HOLIDAY HOUSESHARE? Tycoon Gabe doesn't do Christmas--it only gifts him painful memories. But Gabe's brooding is interrupted when...

In the latest Harlequin Romance by Cara Colter, a prince is reunited with the Cinderella he lost years ago, but will their second chance at love have a fairy-tale ending? A ROYALLY UNEXPECTED REUNION! As a teenager, Prince Enrique fell for Gabriela, daughter of...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts, two fan-favorite stories that will take you from the Calhoun seaside family estate to Ireland's rolling hills. Megan's Mate Calhoun sister-in-law Megan O'Riley and her young son are moving to the seaside family estate, the...

Set in 1920 and 1986, when Halley's Comet was last visible from earth, Everything Lost Returns is a heartfelt, dual timeline historical novel following a soap opera star and a factory worker It's 1910, and as Halley's Comet approaches, the world is holding its...

Waldo David Frank's "The Dark Mother" delves into the intricate complexities of man-woman relationships in this compelling work of early 20th-century literary fiction. This domestic drama offers a psychological exploration of marriage and its inherent challenges. Focusing on the internal lives of its characters,...

"Weeds" by Edith Summers Kelley offers a powerful glimpse into early 20th century rural life in Kentucky. Set against the backdrop of tobacco farms, this domestic drama explores the complexities of marriage and the challenges faced by women in a close-knit community. Kelley's poignant...

Ooh-la-la, who doesn't love a Frenchman? Merle Bennett goes back to France -- and her Frenchman -- in this fifth installment of the Bennett Sisters mysteries. Sure that La Belle France will cure all her ills, and help her write a novel about the...

With Kit's Law, Donna Morrissey established herself as a gifted storyteller. Her chronicle of life in a remote Newfoundland outport was acclaimed by critics and embraced by readers worldwide. Downhill Chance is a captivating successor to Morrissey's first novel. Set in a pair of...

When a perfect wedding is called off just days before the big event, it sends two people--and their families--reeling, in this poignant novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Under the Tuscan Sun and Women in Sunlight "A moving immersion in...

An epic and fiercely imaginative retelling of the story of queen Dido, the legendary founder of Carthage, from the author of the national bestseller Daughters of SpartaWhen the King of Tyre dies, he decrees that the rule of the kingdom will pass equally to...

Our lives can change suddenly because of those around us--both living and dead.Valerie Calhoun wanted three things: the perfect house, a baby, and a flourishing career as a true crime writer. She gets more than she bargained for when she and her husband, Cooper,...