Fiction - Women

W. Somerset Maugham's "Mrs. Craddock" offers a compelling character study set against the backdrop of Victorian era social class and domestic life. This classic of literary fiction explores the complexities of marriage through the intimate lens of one woman's experience. Delving into the intricacies...

Sometimes we have to change the narrative to change our lives.A physical therapist from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Sarah Peters wants two things before she turns thirty: a home and someone to share it with. Haunted by past mistakes and a string of failed relationships, Sarah...

"Little Sweetheart, or, Norman De Vere's Protegee" by Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller is a classic example of a dime novel, showcasing the romance and gothic elements that captivated readers of the time. This meticulously prepared print edition revives a historical romance centered around young...

Dorothy Canfield Fisher's "The Home-Maker" explores the complexities of marriage, family, and shifting gender roles in the 1920s. This thought-provoking novel delves into the dynamics of spouses and domesticity amidst a period of significant social change. Through compelling fiction, the book offers a nuanced...

The BRAND NEW instalment in the uplifting Escape to the Lakes series from MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Jessica Redland Melanie knows she's been running away... For the last seven years Mel has been hiding; from life, from her friends and from those who love her...

The Dust Bowl sweeps a handsome stranger into a small Colorado town to dangerous effect1937. It's been seven years since the dust storms started in Colorado. Folks can barely remember a time when the clouds were filled with rain instead of dirt, and when...

Caregivers tax credit is a hitBut it will only solve a small bitMore nursing homes is highly neededAnd bad Doctors can be deletedGive them incentives to work in oneFree education can get us someAgencies to relieve home care stressWith twice a month visits would...

Jane Bowles's avant-garde study of women breaking free from the bonds of convention is itself a master class in liberation from the constraints of everyday thinking, form, and feeling. Two Serious Ladies is the only novel ever written by the legendary and underappreciated modernist...

In this thrilling next novel from the acclaimed author of Alys, Always, and Her, a chance encounter draws two women from different worlds into an increasingly toxic friendship. "I look. I can't stop looking. That's the deal, isn't it? We all know that's how...

The author of When We Were Widows turns to life after betrayal in this emotional, heartwarming novel about a woman whose marriage and friendship collapse all at once.As next-door neighbors and best friends, Claudia and Rachel share everything. But in Claudia's mind, that means...

A virtual book club listens in horror when the screen freezes and one of their members is murdered in this twisty and delicious thriller from the author of Someone Else's Life, perfect for fans of First Lie Wins and The Writing Retreat. Five of...

A story of sisterhood, forbidden desire, lost connection, and what it means to find a home among strangers. Edith, just out of school, has been sent from her quiet English life to rural Italy. It is the 1960s, and her mother has issued strict...

"Hope's Crossing is a charming series that inspires hope and the belief miracles are possible." --Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author Lucy Drake and Brendan Caine have only one thing in common... And it's likely to tear them apart. Because it was...

The same three words echo inside her head. Lucy Watts calls them a mantra but they are not self- affirming. Instead, the words haunt her.Intentional - Malicious - AccidentalNo matter where she wanders, this constant wondering about a decade old mystery persists. And Lucy...

A 2020 INDIES INTRODUCE PICKA POIGNANT RUNAWAY BESTSELLER full of French charm and memorable characters, Fresh Water for Flowers is Valérie Perrin's English debut.Violette Toussaint is the caretaker at a cemetery in a small town in Bourgogne. Casual mourners, regular visitors, and sundry colleagues--gravediggers,...

"I don't think it had occurred to me before this trip, but as tight as the three of us are, we keep secrets from each other." Having grown up together on the shores of Cape Cod, Ellenor, Emma, and Esme, three lifelong friends, are...

He says she's here to help. But does she want me gone? After my beautiful daughter Annabelle died in a tragic accident, I thought I would never recover. With my world in pieces, my husband Matthew did what he could to support me and...

THE GRIPPING STORY OF ONE WOMAN'S JOURNEY THROUGH GOLD RUSH CALIFORNIA TO FIND HER SON, AND HERSELF.Having lost everything, Juanita Castro de la Cruz rides alone into the chaos of California's Gold Rush, searching for her missing son. After four generations of stability on...

"Funny, relatable fiction for anyone who thinks they're above the fray but still want to read all about it."--People"Heavenly hilarity for readers."--Good HousekeepingA whip-smart, satirical romp through the minefield of modern motherhood, in the vein of Where'd You Go, Bernadette and Fleishman Is in...

When an accident upends their lives, fourteen-year-old Shiloh and her mother Ruth must leave their idyllic home to make a new life in the city. They find housing -- through an evangelical church operating out of a strip mall -- that backs onto the...

A BRAND NEW feel-good read from MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Judy Leigh You're never too old to fall in love...again! Cecily Hamilton is months away from her ninety-second birthday. She's lived life to the full, choosing work over romance, friendship over love. And now she...

An emotional and empowering romance about two musicians competing to win a prestigious piano competition until sparks fly and their fiery romance allows them to heal old wounds from the author of A Shot in the Dark Goldie Gensler has always wanted to be...

The literary classic that inspired the iconic Marilyn Monroe film--a brilliant satire of the Roaring Twenties that follows a wide-eyed blonde and her cynical brunette friend as they take Europe by storm. Some might call Lorelei Lee lucky. Others, names she would not even...

Author: Megan MirandaISBN-10: 1668122154ISBN-13: 9781668122150Publisher: Simon & Schuster AudioLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/29/2025Format: CD

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From the beloved author of Big Little Lies, Apples Never Fall, and The Husband's Secret comes a moving novel of love, marriage, family, and trying to find certainty in a fragile world. "The premise is irresistible--a woman on...

Claire, wealthy and recently widowed, is adrift. She has access to tools to make a real difference but can't figure out where to apply them. Erica, a young outreach worker to the homeless, has grown so cynical about the broken system that she's breaking...

A gorgeous, uplifting, romantic read from the author of the Cornish Cove series, Kim Nash A new start by the sea... For Jo Jenkins, life has always been about putting others first. But with her children grown and her ex-husband as rotten as ever,...

A beautiful deluxe gift edition of Charlotte Bront?'s masterpiece with foiled covers, marbled endpapers, sprayed edges, and a silk ribbon bookmark. "It is in vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquility: they must have action; and they will make it...

In this debut collection of short stories, Florida writer Frances Nevill explores the struggles of women at crossroads, where discoveries of truth and lies unfold and the decision remains to stay or to go. Amongst a multitude of lost characters, this collection is a...

"Beautifully written with a twist you won't see coming."--HELEN HARDT, #1 New York Times bestselling author on When We Had ForeverAn emotionally gripping page-turner about heartbreak, old secrets, and second chances--with an unexpected Cyrano twist. For fans of Lucy Score and Mia Sheridan.When mathematician...

"A captivating novel that takes readers on a transformative journey of self-discovery, sensuality, and the profound secrets of tantra." -- Reviewer Imagine yourself on an Eat, Pray, Love - type journey to learn and explore the secrets of love and life, full of romance...

The last thing the man who has it all needs is to become the custodian of a ten-year-old girl. But Brad Wilde has, and he doesn't know how to handle this new role. Because his plans never included revealing his secret. The prom queen...

Damian took a bullet for me when I was seventeen.He didn't ask for my heart in return, but it's been his ever since.We are as different as night and day. He's fun-loving and outgoing while I'm skeptical of new people and prefer to avoid...

What goes on behind the scenes in the strip clubs of the world? The Black Widow Pay for Play" is an in-depth picture of what goes on in the lives of strippers and their customers. These are true stories from the author's experiences as...

Hoodies are vandalizing the once sleepy village of Elderfield, set in the heart of rural England, as Ruth mourns the loss of her husband. While she and her friends try to bring both sides of the town together through gardening, she meets Rob and...

#1 bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand teams up with her daughter, Shelby Cunningham, to deliver a dishy, page-turning novel following an intertwined cast of characters over the course of one drama-filled year at a New England boarding school. It's move-in day at Tiffin Academy and...

For fans of Ruby Dixon comes a steamy monster romance from S. E. Wendel, following a museum worker who gets the shock of a lifetime when one of the (very attractive) gargoyle statues in an exhibit comes to life and claims her as his...

In the 1950s, as a teenager attending summer camp in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Gemma Sommerset, from Lynchburg, Virginia, is given a glimpse of her future self-a woman capable of accomplishing just about anything. She dreams of traveling and writing. But with the expectations...

A stunning new novel from Danielle Steel, whose countless #1 New York Times bestselling novels have made her one of America's favorite storytellers.Author: Danielle SteelISBN-13: 9798217169801Publisher: Random House Large Print PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/13/2026Pages: 384Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.99lbsSize: 9.25h x 6.13w x 0.97dLarge Print

The BRAND NEW atmospheric, feel-good romantic read from Lisa Hobman's Scottish Highland series. What would you wish for if you had one chance? Esme Cassidy had two dreams growing up: to be a famous film star, and to own Drumblair Castle. Sadly, overly cautious...

Love, trust, and new beginnings amid loss and rediscovery. Liz Colton lost herself after years as a caregiver and wife to a narcissistic husband, but when he dies, her cousin invites her to come for a visit on her boat home in Savannah. This...

Author: Kirsten MillerISBN-10: 0063455773ISBN-13: 9780063455771Publisher: William Morrow Large PrintLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/07/2025Pages: 512Format: PaperbackLarge Print

Eight years ago, Royce Phillip Jordan III wreaked havoc on the lives and the relationship of Katrice Vincent and Weston Porter. After nearly a year of hell, the two reunited despite the unexpected challenges added to their fragile plate. But the years of peace...

I remind myself that I wanted this break. For the first time in years, I am completely, blissfully alone. But as the days pass, I begin to realise a painful truth. For years I've been telling a story about my life - a story...

A captivating and heartwarming novel about three generations of strong women, each unapologetically forging ahead in times of strife to fulfill the dream of opening a bakery in South Carolina.An immersive and sometimes emotional story that tests familial bonds and leaves a lasting impact...

A gripping and thought-provoking novel from bestseller Caroline Finnerty that asks the question: How far would you go, to protect your child? When Charlotte Daly wins a scholarship to the prestigious St Thomas's school, her mother Ali - who has struggled to bring Charlotte...

"Jenni L. Walsh captures the thrill of being on the court in a vivid and detailed portrayal of Alice Marble's rise to sporting greatness, as well as her struggles to fulfill her dreams both on and off the court. Ace, Marvel, Spy is a...

**3 stories for the price of 1!**New York Times bestseller Carolyn Brown pens three contemporary love stories of fun, adventure, matchmaking, and romance.Chasing DreamsNita, Sharlene, and Billy Joe, all about to turn 80, enlist Billy Joe's great-grandson, Ford, who has just gotten out of...

From the Emmy Award-winning writer of Netflix's A Christmas Prince and a "holiday publishing darling" (Entertainment Weekly) comes a new heartwarming royal Christmas romance with a twist...and a tail!Princess Ava's perfectly planned Christmas Eve charity event erupts into chaos when she loses Stormy, the...

The memory of who we are survives in those we love. In Conversations with My Mother, an elderly, good-hearted Francophone struggles with dementia as her small town succumbs to real-estate development. Focused on her relationship with her acerbic caregiver daughter and peripatetic businessman son,...