Self Discovery Fiction

Dara's lived a sheltered life with her single mom, Mellie. Now, at 18, she's dreaming of more. When Dara digs up her never-before-seen birth certificate, her world implodes. Why are two strangers listed as her parents? Dara confronts her mother, and is stunned by what she learns: Mellie is transgender. The unfamiliar name listed under "father"? That's Mellie. She transitioned when Dara was a baby, after Dara's birth mother died. She changed her name, started over.

Dani, Meg, and Charlotte have bonded over babies, barbeques, and backyards, but when they escape for a girls' weekend away, they can't bring themselves to return to lives that don't seem to fit anymore. All three of these women thought they would be different. None of them thought they'd be facing down 40 and still wondering when life starts. What they do when they realize where they're headed is both inspiring and wildly entertaining.

Reeling from a failed marriage, Sheila, a 20-something playwright, finds herself unsure of how to live and create. When Margaux, a talented painter and free spirit, and Israel, a sexy and depraved artist, enter her life, Sheila hopes that through close - sometimes too close - observation of her new friend, her new lover, and herself, she might regain her footing in art and life.

Buckle up for a wild romantic ride in Wrong Guy, Right Room-the laugh-out-loud romantic comedy that will have you flipping pages faster than a rollercoaster loop! On the eve of her rehearsal dinner, Katie's world is turned upside down when a hotel room mix-up throws her face-to-face with her college sweetheart, Luke, instead of her fiancé. Sparks fly, and a second chance at romance takes center stage. But that's just the beginning! A sudden viral outbreak forces Luke and Katie into an unplanned hotel quarantine. Will these unexpected circumstances reignite the passion between them, or will...

Alice had her whole summer planned. Nonstop all-you-can-eat buffets while marathoning her favorite TV shows (best friends totally included) with the smallest dash of adulting - working at the library to pay her share of the rent. The only thing missing from her perfect plan? Her girlfriend (who ended things when Alice confessed she's asexual). Alice is done with dating - no thank you, do not pass go, stick a fork in her, done. But then Alice meets Takumi and she can't stop thinking about him or the rom com-grade romance feels she did not ask for.

Most people think the reason Prudy Millings married the best-looking preacher in the Carolinas—who inexplicably turned psychotic and mowed her down with the church van—is that she was raised all wrong. So not true. Prudy's reclamation of her life begins two years after the crime spree that nearly stopped her heart. She packs up her two precocious children and settles in her parents' South Carolina hometown where she deals with a delightful Proverbs-spewing mama who pretends her grown daughters are virgins.

Fannie Johnson has seen darn near all the world has to offer at her Thank the Lord Boarding House. It is home to a variety of interesting people who regard each other as family. One such is Sarah Jolene Tilman, who is ready to strike out on her own. In stark contrast, Richard Peterson has done more than his share of living and is looking for simpler pleasures. Under Fannie's watchful eye, each will embark on a path of self-exploration and find that life is nothing if not a wildly unpredictable journey.

In 1960s Glasgow, anti-nuclear activists Judith and Jimmy fall in love. But their future hopes are dashed when their protestors’ squat is raided and many, including Jimmy, are sent to prison. Pregnant and with no word from Jimmy, Judith is forced to enter an unmarried mothers’ home, give up their baby and learn to live with her grief.

Unleash the Unexpected with Dear Pink! Get ready for a wild ride as Hannah and Gabe embark on a journey that will flip their lives upside down. Hannah's past has her working a job in the basement dungeon, drowning in disappointments. But a surprise bucket list from her BFF is about to change EVERYTHING. Gabe, the veterinarian heartthrob, was dumped by his social media-conscious fiancé. Heartbroken and shocked, he decides to embrace the single life until he crosses paths with an adorable woman on a pink bike. Can they conquer their fears and open their hearts to love again? The answer lies ...

It’s the hottest day of the 1976 heatwave and there’s not a breath of fresh air in the labour ward at Lincoln County Hospital. Michelle is having her fourth child, a girl, while beloved husband Dean is sipping a cold pint in the pub. Their little house is already bursting at the seams, but Michelle is sure they’ll find a way to stretch their budget and continue life as a blissfully chaotic happy family. They name their new baby Donna.

Classic forgetful Emma—she’s done it again, this time accidentally ruining a Valentine’s Day surprise for her best friend Mel. Desperate to make up for it, she promises Mel a birthday trip to Edinburgh—a girls’ weekend to end all girls’ weekends. There’s just one massive hitch… Emma has already promised her grandma that she’ll go on a coach trip with her to scatter her grandad’s ashes…In Edinburgh. On Mel’s birthday weekend. Oh God.

If he loves her, he loves her – career woman or addict – despite what they say about her value. They can’t speak for black women. They can’t speak for the man who has found his one. No man ever fell in love with a table; he doesn’t much look at that table if his heart is full. This black love, romantic thriller is a testing ground for the statements above, as its plot applies pressure from all sides. Lulu, a depressed, kept-wife disappears. When she returns to her husband, Russ, back to the confines of their mansion and their cold-war marriage, the scare of her disappearance leads...

2023 Maxy Awards Book of the Year 2023 Nautilus Book Awards Silver Winner A jackpot winner trapped by the lottery curse. A young journalist desperate to rebuild her ruined career. An extraordinary train ride neither of them will ever forget. $250 million dollars . . . That’s what Phillip Westford received after winning the largest lottery in history. But little did he know, the sudden wealth would soon cost him everything he held dear, leaving his once perfect life now in shambles. Then on one crisp fall day in a New York City park, the despondent lottery champion meets an old, kind, ...

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 ...

Just turned eighteen, Romany is on the cusp of taking her first steps into adulthood when tragedy strikes, and she finds herself suddenly alone without her mother, Angie, the only parent she has ever known. In her final letter, Angie has charged her four closest friends with guiding Romany through her last year of school—but is there an ulterior motive to her unusual dying wish? Each of the four guardians possesses an outlook on life that Angie wants to give her daughter as a legacy.

After the birth of her daughter, Emma, the usually resilient Majella finds herself feeling isolated and exhausted. Then, at her childhood home in Queens, Majella discovers the diary of her maternal ancestor Ginny - and is shocked to read a story of murder in her family history. With the famine upon her, Ginny Doyle fled from Ireland to America, but not all of her family made it. What happened during those harrowing years, and why does Ginny call herself a killer?

Yuki Hirano is just out of high school when his parents enroll him, against his will, in a forestry training program in the remote mountain village of Kamusari. No phone, no internet, no shopping. Just a small, inviting community where the most common expression is “take it easy.” At first, Yuki is exhausted, fumbles with the tools, asks silly questions, and feels like an outcast. Kamusari is the last place a city boy from Yokohama wants to spend a year of his life. But as resistant as he might be, the scent of the cedars and the staggering beauty of the region have a pull.

Pip Appleby seems to have it all, with her prestigious job as a human rights lawyer and her enviable London home. But then a tragic accident stops her life in its tracks, and in an instant everything changes. Retreating to her family’s rural farm and the humble origins she has been trying to hide, Pip is haunted by what she has done. When she discovers the diary of actress Evelyn Mountcastle in a box of old books, Pip revels in the opportunity to lose herself in someone else’s life rather than focus on the disaster that is her own. But soon she sees parallels....

When their father dies unexpectedly, siblings Max, Ellie and Nathan can’t even contemplate emptying his house—not least because he spent his last decade curating what feels like a museum to his polished public image. So it is Max’s wife, Caroline, who finds the suitcase under a bed… A suitcase stuffed full of an awful lot of cash. The source of the money is a mystery to them all, and each has a strong opinion about what to do with it.

A mystery book set in Paris, France, during the late 19th century. This masterful narrative paints a vivid picture of an individual's personal journey into self-discovery and spiritual awakening amid the enchanting backdrop of late 19th-century Paris and French Riviera. The protagonist, dealing with intense personal struggles, meets Raffaello Whitaker, an elusive and captivating artist, that dramatically shifts the direction of their life. Immerse yourself in a stunning journey Initiating with the protagonist's battle with insomnia and nervous issues, diverted by Dr. R to the serene Riviera...