Fiction - Women

Donna Burgess, a recent high school graduate, is faced with a challenge that can destroy her. After joining the Chesapeake Bay Coalition, she is thrust into a campaign to stop a renegade company from polluting Baltimore's harbor and the bay. But a saboteur is...

Men.Relationships.Love.Marriage.Camilla Donahue has sworn off all of the above.If you were married to someone like Callum Anderson for seven years, you would understand why.Six months after her divorce, she has returned to her home state of Washington from California with their five-year-old daughter, Becca,...

All it takes is the right book to turn a book hater into a book lover ...That was Elliott's belief and the reason why he started the Book Haters' Book Club--a newsletter of reading recommendations for the self-proclaimed nonreader.As the beloved co-owner of Over...

An alternative history with a strong feminist twist, perfect for fans of Robert Harris's Fatherland, Christina Dalcher's Vox, and the dystopian novels of Margaret AtwoodTo control the past, they edited history. To control the future, they edited literature.London, 1953, Coronation year--but not the Coronation...

A refreshingly original debut collection of short stories that grapple with the self-alienation and self-discovery that make us human.For fans of Souvankham Thammavongsa, Lynn Coady, and Lisa Moore comes a striking debut collection of short stories that explore bodies both human and animal: our...

A new edition of the acclaimed debut story collection by two-time Lambda Literary Award winner Casey Plett.By the author of Little Fish and A Dream of a Woman: eleven unique short stories featuring young trans women stumbling through loss, sex, harassment, and love in...

By the author of Little Blue Encyclopedia (for Vivian): the fictional memoir of a trans indie rock musician that reveals how the act of creation can heal trauma and even change the past.Any Other City is a two-sided fictional memoir by Tracy St. Cyr,...

A richly rewarding novel about family bonds, the power of words, and the resilience of mothers and daughters in 1930s Appalachia.The folks in the Kentucky Appalachians are scraping by. Coal mining and hardscrabble know-how are a way of life for these isolated people. But...

A hopeful and emotional novel about twists of fate, enduring friendships, and life's never-ending surprises by New York Times bestselling author Mariah Stewart.In the decade since Emma Dean's husband died, she's maintained a peaceful and organized life in her hometown of Wyndham Beach--until she...

A funny, warmhearted novel about falling in love, falling apart, and pulling it all together again by the bestselling author of Matchmaking for Beginners.After three marriages and a lot of living, resilient Billie Slate knows exactly what trouble love can bring. Now she's reinvented...

From author Annette Chavez Macias comes a heartfelt novel about a woman who embarks on an emotional journey when she meets her biological father on the day of her mother's funeral.No one expects to meet their father at their mother's funeral. But for Gabby...

"Like the island sunshine and the samba dancing on the beach and the sweet rum punch, I enjoyed every moment of this delightful book."--Judy Leigh, USA Today bestselling author"A heart-warming, gorgeous novel ... A perfect curl-up-in bed read."--Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, author of Yinka, Where...

In this gripping novel about obsession, control, and self-preservation, a woman desperate to provide a new life for her sister enters a compromising arrangement with an entitled tech billionaire.Rosemary Rabourne is already struggling to pay the bills when her recently orphaned half sister, Wendy,...

From USA Today bestselling author Tif Marcelo comes a timeless tale of motherhood inspired by Little Women about one woman's grief, hope, and second chance with the daughter she lost.It's been two years since Celine lost her daughter Libby. Desperate to escape her grief,...

A nineteenth-century utopia becomes a powder keg of political intrigue and betrayal in an enthralling historical novel--inspired by actual events--by the author of Flight Risk.Key West, 1886. The booming cigar industry makes it the most prosperous city in Florida. As a rebel base for...

A warm and witty love story about making the most of life's not-so-little curveballs by the #1 Amazon Charts bestselling author of Life and Other Near-Death Experiences.Aly Jackson has waited her whole life to become editor in chief of All Good magazine. But six...

A warm and witty love story about making the most of life's not-so-little curveballs by the #1 Amazon Charts bestselling author of Life and Other Near-Death Experiences.Aly Jackson has waited her whole life to become editor in chief of All Good magazine. But six...

A mesmerizing novel about three generations of women who have lost each other--and the quest to weave them back into a family.An immersive historical tale spanning the life stories of three women, The Woman Beyond the Sea traces the paths of a daughter, mother,...

"Bursting with humor, banter, and cringeworthy first dates, Sonali Dev's The Vibrant Years is a joyful and fun read, but it's also very much a timely tale about a group of underestimated women demanding respect and embracing their most authentic selves." --Mindy KalingLiving on...

From the writer who brought you the Irish romance The Upside of Falling Down comes a new novel about secrets, friendship, reinvention, and unexpected love in the Scottish Highlands.June Merriweather is on the run--from her own life. Her brother is dead, her parents are...

From the writer who brought you the Irish romance The Upside of Falling Down comes a new novel about secrets, friendship, reinvention, and unexpected love in the Scottish Highlands.June Merriweather is on the run--from her own life. Her brother is dead, her parents are...

A heartfelt story that spans continents and generations, about a young woman who searches for answers about a mother she barely remembers.Sophie Shah was six when she learned her mother, Nita, had died. For twenty-two years, she shouldered the burden of that loss. But...

Heartwarming, funny and bold, Natalie K Martin's Unplanned asks: what if the unplanned moments are what life's all about?Travelling the world for eleven years, Zoe and Sam have been living the dream--Sam's dream. But when Zoe discovers she is pregnant, she decides it is...

A daughter's return home opens old wounds in a novel of family, love, and emotional rescue by the author of Paper Doll Lina.After three disastrous marriages, a series of bad dates, and a tumultuous relationship with an emotionally abusive mother, psychology professor Nancy Jewel...

In this heart-warming story from million copy bestselling author Amanda Prowse, Nora has given up on finding happiness. But has it been waiting for her all along?As Nora and her British Army officer husband, Gordy, pack up yet another home and leave the sun...

Unlikely road trip companions form an unexpected bond in an uplifting novel about the past--lost and found--by the New York Times and #1 Amazon Charts bestselling author.Lewis Madigan is young, gay, out of work, and getting antsy when he's roped into providing end-of-life care...

A sweet and hopeful novel about loss, connection, and the many ways to make a family from the bestselling author of The Other Family.Single mother Roxy Novak works days at a dentist's office and delivers food at night, making the best life she can...

A young man seeks redemption from his past in the third novel from the No More trilogy by Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Kerry Lonsdale.After serving six months in a juvenile detention center, Lucas Carson returns home irrevocably changed by what...

This "hugely entertaining, riveting page-turner" (Louise Penny) follows the complicated relationship between mother and daughter as they face off in the Olympics--and into a ride they can barely control. Maggie Atwood and Becky McCabe, mother and daughter, both champion riders, vowed to never, ever,...

In this brilliant, laugh-out-loud satire, named one of Washington Independent Review of Books Favorite Books of 2019, image-conscious parents on a Beverly Hills junior soccer team struggle to keep up appearances as their private lives careen out of control."You'll wince, laugh out loud, relate...

The forced proximity of one wild road trip brings two childhood friends back together in this delightful romantic comedy from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hook, Line & Sinker and It Happened One Summer. Leaving Belmont Clarkson is the hardest thing...

A laugh-out-loud second-chance romantic comedy from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hook, Line & Sinker. This time, she's calling the shots. Peggy Clarkson is returning to her alma mater with one goal in mind: confront Elliott Brooks, the man who ruined...

Opposites attract in this steamy romantic comedy from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hook, Line & Sinker. By day, Aaron Clarkson suits up, shakes hands, and acts the perfect gentleman. And at night, behind bedroom doors, the tie comes off and...

Based on the unforgettable true story of Alma Rosé, this novel brings to life one of history's most fearless, inspiring, and courageous heroines. In Auschwitz, every day is a fight for survival. Alma is inmate 50381, the number tattooed on her skin in pale...

In 1944, Germany, two sisters seek to overcome impossible odds in this unforgettable WWII novel about sisterhood, courage and survival. All they had left was each other. Until the Nazis tore them apart. After years of hiding from the Nazis, Rachel Epstein and her...

A sweet-as-honey, heartwarming novel about first loves, second chances, and the importance of following your heart, this laugh-out-loud retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion is perfect for fans of Jenny Hale and Jill Shalvis. Eight years ago, May Anderson made the biggest mistake of her...

In this heartwarming summer read for fans of Susan Mallery and Mary Alice Monroe, a grieving woman returns to a childhood haunt as she searches for a new beginning and along the way finds love--and family--where she least expected it. When her gram passes...

For readers of Waitress, Jill Shalvis, and Jenny Hale―love blossoms in the most unlikely of places in a charming novel about family, first impressions, and finding the courage to belong! Harper Anderson has a to-do list longer than the Colorado River and fields of...

"A sparkling delight about found and chosen family, being brave even in the tiny moments, and the rewards we can reap when we put our authentic selves out there. What a sweet, hilarious treat." --Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author Franny Doyle is...

A book that left burn marks on night tables across continents, 'Lovers And Gamblers 'has become a Collins classic. It features two of her most memorable characters: Al King, the rock-and-roll superstud who is everything any sex-crazed groupie ever imagined her hero to be;...

The Tower House. Down a secluded path, hidden by overgrown vines, the crumbling villa echoes with memories. Of the family who laughed and sang there, until the Nazis tore them from their home. And of the woman who walked its empty rooms, whose courage...

An uplifting and inspiring novel based on the true story of a librarian who created an underground shelter during World War II, perfect for readers of The Paris Library or The Last Bookshop in London. London, 1944: Clara Button is no ordinary librarian. While...

Isla and Ben are devoted parents to their beloved daughter, Reese. She is their little miracle, the child they thought they'd never have until donors made her existence possible. But Isla has never told Reese about her biological parents. She wants to be honest...

She began to turn the pages of the paper more quickly, searching for the details about the war, the scandal, the trial... She thought back to those days at the end, when trust in Italy was in short supply. Betrayal was everywhere and the...

The small green chest was concealed at the back of her father's wardrobe. Its hinges were made of brass that must once have shone, but now the surface was roughened and dull. As she opened the lock, there was only one thing inside: a...

In this moving, emotional narrative of love and resilience, a young couple confronts the start of Argentina's Dirty War in the 1970s, and a daughter searches for truth twenty years later. New York, 1998. Santiago Larrea, a wealthy Argentine diplomat, is holding court alongside...

A heartwarming story about sisters, falling in love, and discovering life's greatest adventures are made with those who matter most by New York Times bestselling author Shirley Jump. The youngest of the three close-knit sisters, Emma Monroe is the family wild child. She's never...

The journey of a thousand miles begins with sequins and a beehive wig in this sharply funny and achingly tender debut novel about mothers, daughters, and the surprising power of Elvis. Grace Johnson can't escape the feeling that her life is on autopilot--until her...

Ash Hawkins, Duke of Buckley, no more wants to marry than he wants a stick in his eye. As the owner of a gaming hell, he is all too aware the odds of a happy marriage are against him. But raising his three rebellious...

In this powerful romance and celebration of friendship, a widow relies on the crucial support of her friends to help guide her through her grief and open herself up for love once again. For Tess Lane, owning Lakeside Books is a dream come true,...