Joining the project is Annie’s new husband, Sean Culver, her best friend at Butterick, Maude Nascato, and a mother figure, Edna Holmquist.   Annie and her colleagues give up their careers, risking everything to follow a shared passion: clothes that are both fashionable and functional for modern, busy women in 1912.   Personal and financial setbacks test old relationships and new romances while threatening to keep the business from ever selling a single dress. No one said it would be easy. But the promise of the American Dream holds a deep hope for those who work hard, trust God, and never give up.

    Her husband, Kelton, was quite the opposite of her; he is unmotivated and needs someone to hold his hand down the trail to success. Blinded by love, she disregarded her mom’s warning to not marry him, and boy was she paying for it now that Kelton’s business went under. Kelton’s real estate development company goes under after mismanagement of funds and terrible business decisions. Desperate to prove his worth as a man, he begins to dabble in the dangers of street life and quickly realizes that he has bitten off way more than he can chew. While down on his luck, his wife finds evidence that he could possibly have been unfaithful in their almost five year marriage. Laylah Rice, the rising hair slayer herself. With the boom of the Slay Haven Hair Company, she is content with running a successful business and being a mom to her beautiful four year old, Lark. More than just a best friend to Jelcie, they were like sisters. Laylah’s world became a whirlwind when her ex-lover Rocky comes back in the picture. Dark chocolate and sexy best describes Rome Bennett. With a need for help with branding his new night club, Surge, he seeks out the expertise of The Mathews Branding Agency. Not only would helping the dark chocolate god with his branding be good for Jelcie’s business, but the money that she would make from his account alone was enough to seal the deal. Rome’s sexy appearance and his business savvy demeanor tempts her in ways she never thought possible. Always the good wholesome girl who plays by the rules, will Jelcie submit to Rome’s unwavering appeal?

    It will make your life more interesting and your relationships better. Your romantic life will be much more relevant and loving and your sexual relationships much more fulfilling and exciting. It will transform your finances in a positive way and teach you how to manifest all the abundance you could ever want and give you the tools to be the best that you can possibly be in all areas and approach life with passion, joy, laughter and fun.... This is the Clarion call for all lightworkers.

    Wigs, a beautiful Golden Labrador who melts the hearts of everyone he meets, and breaks the hearts of the ones he leaves behind. As a puppy, he surprises all the vets by surviving a life-threatening disease, and goes on to enjoy a long, happy and healthy life. Several years later we meet Spike, then Jake - both Staffordshire Bull Terriers, but totally different in every way. Spike is the bruiser, while Jake is the social butterfly. This story is about how they came to live with us, their little quirks and the canine capers they got up to along the way. These two wonderful little guys filled our hearts, and our home, with joy and happiness, and completely changed our views about Staffies. Fully Staffed is a heartwarming story filled with tears of laughter and sadness, and sure to be enjoyed by dog lovers everywhere.

    When he approaches her to rent her beehives for his struggling orchard, Rhoda’s world turns upside down. Against her will, she finds herself drawn to this handsome Amish man. But how can she be interested in him when she’s so busy caring for her aging senile mother? Or while she’s struggling to make ends meet on her deceased father’s farm? Or when her sister’s emotional balance is about to give way? Besides … Aaron’s interest in her is strictly business. Isn’t it? Join Rhoda’s struggle as her heart comes alive in this tender Amish romance. The Amish Beekeeper is a sweet, clean, inspirational Amish Story—part of the much-loved Hollybrook Amish Romance series. The Amish Beekeeper is a touching Christian story of discovery, care-giving, and finding true love. Enjoy this tender tale today! Grab your copy now! While this book is part of a romance series, it can definitely be read as a standalone book. ALWAYS FREE on Kindle Unlimited or Amazon Prime.

    Is it possible to be too busy serving God to be of any use to Him? Terreldor Press is proud to introduce Tattie Maggard's first short story, which just may help you find your own answer to this question. ~10 pages.

    None of them are interested in marrying at the moment, so their grandfather takes things into his own hands. He met his wife through an arranged marriage and they had over sixty years together; why not do the same for his grandchildren? In this first book, Quinn is the oldest of the cousins, he decides to use some information his grandfather finds through a Christian online dating service about a woman named Grace. As they get to know each other through emails, he decides to propose. They can both help each other out, he with her young daughter and she with his plans to start a new business. But will this marriage be one of convenience like Quinn suggests or will it turn into love?

    He’s a slick city lawyer. Who’d have thought they’d be perfect for one another? With another crushing breakup behind her, Elle Roberts is done with love. These days all her energy is devoted to her equestrian business. That is until Nicholas Sterling arrives with his horse, Leo. After one ride, she’s convinced she can help the troubled animal. But what about the man? Sure he’s rich and charming and ridiculously handsome, but Elle assures herself she’s not interested. Turns out that’s a big fat lie. Nicholas knows he’s damaged. And damaged people don’t deserve love. But something extraordinary happens when he’s with Elle. For the first time in his life, he’s able to trust. In her. And in them. The future stretches before him, filled with glorious possibilities. And he’s happy. Incredibly, unbelievably happy. But no sooner are they settled into their relationship than a tragic event triggers Nicholas’s deepest insecurities. Can Elle find a way to heal his heart or will this ultimately tear them apart? ***** If you yearn for romance with deep emotional connections between the characters - this is the story you’ve been waiting for. What the Heart Wants is the first novel in the Heart Series. Each book follows the story of one woman all the way to her happily-ever-after. The Heart Series continues on with Drawing from the Heart and Feeding the Heart.

    Will the cowboy find solace in this place or allow his regrets to consume him?RETURN received second place in the Missouri Literary Festival Award for Short Fiction in 2009 under the title For Everything A Time.

    Especially one into the unknown. The shocking discovery of her lover with someone else propels Roxanne into escaping to France, and seeking work as a grape-picker. She's never been abroad before and certainly never travelled alone. Opportunistic loner, Armand, exploits her vulnerability when they meet by chance. She never thought she would see him again, or be the one who exposes his terrible crime.Join Roxanne on her journey of self discovery, love and tragedy in rural France. Taste the wine, feel the sun, drive through the Provencal mountains with her, as her courage and resourcefulness are tested to the limit.

    Misha, the only daughter of religious parents, cleaned up Carson Rivers for two years, improving him from head to toe, forgiving his bad sides and focusing on his good sides. And just like two of her former boyfriends, Carson is getting married. But instead of getting married within a year or even a month of breaking up, Carson is getting married the very next day, and Misha finds out on Facebook. At 44 years old, Misha is devastated. She yearns to be married with children, and has even gone through the process of freezing her eggs. Will she no longer be the bridesmaid, not wife material, destined to be what her best friend calls, happily single? Maybe that wouldn't be so bad after all. But then, in walks handsome, single father, Dr. Devonta Hill.

    Remember little Ray’Shun, Niyah and Destiny? In this installment the kids are older and have problems of their own. Have you ever heard of that saying: Like father, like son? Well Ray’Shun is every bit of his father and even at the young age of seventeen, he’s having a hard time being faithful to his girlfriend of two years. Let’s just see if he takes after his dad and learns to appreciate and cherish what he have.Most of you have heard of the saying, I get it from my mama. Well, Shaniyah is the younger version of Shaniqua and it makes it complicated for them to get along because they’re so much alike. Once she begins dating a guy that goes by the name of Kush, she began smelling herself and it might become a little too much for Shaniqua to bear.Meanwhile, though Destiny is dating Kush’s younger brother, Man, she remains the sweetheart that Shaniqua only wished Shaniyah would be.

    She’s not really what her boyfriend David wants any longer; turns out, he’s “outgrown her.”When her friends convince her that a complete makeover is just what she needs to feel more confident about herself and make her ex jealous, Ada Lee reluctantly agrees. This new look brings surprising attention, but the flattery is short lived as Ada realizes that she is really just a pawn in a game. Is it time to re-evaluate her motives for wanting to change?While caught up in her own drama, Ada Lee has missed what was right in front of her the whole time. In a flurry of emotion, she hurts the ones she loves, grasps for ones she has no business pursuing, and just about misses the opportunity of a lifetime. "The New and Improved Ada Lee Bixby" is a story of self-discovery as Ada heals from tragedy on the road to her new and improved self, encountering a few surprises along the way.

    He can't figure out why the thought is there, why he's thinking that way, after all he's only sixty years old and in good shape. A series of weird crimes confront him, challenging him at a time he feels most vulnerable. Eventually, assisted by a reliable deputy and a young, heavily-tattooed, former drug-running woman, the mysteries deepen. The clues are few and far between, the violence vicious and seemingly unwarranted. Eventually things slip out of control, until a small, seemingly unimportant detail surfaces that brings into focus what might be happening. Filled with exciting action, great dialogue and a very real sense of place, this book offers much for the mystery and action lover. And, at only 213 pages, it's a fast, exciting read, a "two-nighter," or perfect for a vacation read.

    But when she meets Jihad “Focus” El Bazz he changes all that. His cocky attitude intrigues her and leaves her wanting more. She wants to see where things could go with him, but she has her guard up heavily.Jihad hasn't been in a real relationship since his fiancé died, and he isn't looking for one. When he lays eyes on Meelah, that all changes. She's everything he wants in a woman, but can he get her to let him in? Will his comfy attitude cause a rift between them?Jade and Damian have the best relationship and everyone around admires them. but secrets threaten to tear them apart. Will this couple be able to overcome the biggest secret of their marriage?