Women's Fiction

It's a beautiful day in Newport, Rhode Island, when Phoebe Stone arrives at the grand Cornwall Inn wearing a green dress and gold heels, not a bag in sight, alone. She's immediately mistaken by everyone in the lobby for one of the wedding people, but she’s actually the only guest at the Cornwall.

From the celebrated author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds comes Kristin Hannah's The Women—at once an intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided....

The plane is jam-packed. Every seat is taken. So of course the flight is delayed! Flight attendant Allegra Patel likes her job—she’s generally happy with her life, even if she can’t figure out why she hooks up with a man she barely speaks to—but today is her twenty-eighth birthday.

After Lucy is found wandering the streets, covered in her best friend Savvy’s blood, everyone thinks she is a murderer....

Lily hasn’t always had it easy, but that’s never stopped her from working hard for the life she wants. She’s come a long way from the small town where she grew up—she graduated from college, moved to Boston, and started her own business....

Maine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer, she is privy to much of what goes on behind closed doors in Hallowell.

Two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals, passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love, and freedom in German-occupied, war-torn France

From the acclaimed author of The Longest Ride and The Notebook comes an emotional, powerful novel about wondering if we can change—or even make our peace with—the path we’ve taken.

When Sonya MacTavish inherits the huge Victorian mansion on the coast of Maine, she has no idea that the house is haunted. The footsteps she hears at night, the doors slamming, the music playing, are not figments of her imagination. In her dreams she sees glimpses of the past.

The New York Times bestselling author of The Diamond Eye and The Rose Code returns with a haunting and powerful story of female friendships and secrets in a Washington, DC, boardinghouse during the McCarthy era.

Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life....

The remarkable next novel from Matt Haig, the author of #1 New York Times bestseller The Midnight Library, with more than nine million copies sold worldwide....

A best-selling “riveting” and “acutely observed family drama” that delves into the lingering aftermath of a young girl’s disappearance.

Inheritance is the first in The Lost Bride Trilogy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts—a tale of tragedies, loves found and lost, and a family haunted for generations.

From the New York Times bestselling co-author of Mad Honey comes a novel about two women, centuries apart—one of whom is the real author of Shakespeare’s plays—who are both forced to hide behind another name.

From the number-one bestselling author of The Nightingale and The Great Alone comes a powerful American epic about love and heroism and hope, set during the Great Depression....

Meredith and Nina Whitson are as different as sisters can be. One stayed at home to raise her children and manage the family apple orchard; the other followed a dream and traveled the world to become a famous photojournalist....

Laurie is pretty sure love at first sight doesn't exist. But then, through a misted-up bus window one snowy December day, she sees a man who she knows instantly is the one. Their eyes meet, there's a moment of pure magic - and then her bus drives away....

After serving five years in prison for a tragic mistake, Kenna Rowan returns to the town where it all went wrong, hoping to reunite with her four-year-old daughter. But the bridges Kenna burned are proving impossible to rebuild....

When Tate Collins meets airline pilot Miles Archer, she doesn't think it's love at first sight. They wouldn’t even go so far as to consider themselves friends. The only thing Tate and Miles have in common is an undeniable mutual attraction....

Olivia McAfee knows what it feels like to start over. Her picture-perfect life—living in Boston, married to a brilliant cardiothoracic surgeon, raising their beautiful son, Asher—was upended when her husband revealed a darker side....

William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him—so when he meets the spirited and ambitious Julia Padavano in his freshman year of college, it’s as if the world has lit up around him....

In this inspiring novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel, the life of a Parisian woman changes in a heartbeat when she's trapped by wildfires in Napa Valley.

Nora Stephens' life is books—she’s read them all—and she is not that type of heroine. Not the plucky one, not the laidback dream girl, and especially not the sweetheart. In fact, the only people Nora is a heroine for are her clients....

A gripping vision of our society radically overturned by a theocratic revolution, Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid's Tale has become one of the most powerful and most widely read novels of our time....

Born to a French mother and American father, graceful Dahlia de Beaumont has been sole owner and CEO of the venerable family perfume business based in Paris since her early twenties, following the death of her parents. For twenty-five years, after losing her husband in an avalanche, her life has centered on running Lambert Perfumes and being a devoted single mother to her four children: indecisive Charles, volatile Alexa, kind-hearted business visionary Delphine, and dreamy artist Emma. Now fifty-six, she has an "arrangement" with a married man but has been questioning that relationship.

On the last day of school, my friends and I gather on the beach to celebrate the long summer ahead. Sipping cans of warm cider and watching campfire embers dance into the inky sky, I don’t think I’ve ever been happier. Until a scream pierces the night. The next morning, we find shy newcomer Pippa on the beach, sandflies gathering on her lifeless body…

From the author of the global breakout bestseller The Last Love Note comes the story of a young woman struggling to piece her life back together in the wake of a tragic accident, and the man who gives up everything to help her. When Evie Hudson wakes in an unfamiliar hospital room, she thinks she’s fresh out of a teenage party with her best friend, Bree. Except, Bree isn’t around anymore and high school was years ago. Evie had just survived the crash that killed her husband, Oliver—whom she can't remember either.

December 1952. While the young Queen Elizabeth II finds her feet as the new monarch, she must also find the right words to continue the tradition of her late father’s Christmas Day radio broadcast. But even traditions must evolve with the times, and the queen faces a postwar Britain hungry for change.

On a White Night in 2019, prima ballerina Natalia Leonova returns to St. Petersburg two years after a devastating accident that stalled her career. Once the most celebrated dancer of her generation, she now turns to pills and alcohol to numb the pain of her past. She is unmoored in her old city as the ghosts of her former life begin to resurface: her loving but difficult mother, her absentee father, and the two gifted dancers who led to her downfall. One of those dancers, Alexander, is the love of her life, who transformed both Natalia and her art.

Still grieving the loss of her husband, Maddie retreats to the peaceful isolation of her Aunt Schatzi’s mountain home in the Smoky Mountains hoping for a quiet retreat. Christmas is approaching, but instead of bringing joy, the holiday season brings memories that intensify Maddie’s loneliness. Snowed in and surrounded by a winter wonderland, she begins to confront the grief that has left her feeling stuck in the past, and the strained relationship with her sister that needs to change.

★★★★★ "A mesmerizing journey through the heart of Ireland, where love blooms amidst ancient ruins and breathtaking landscapes. This tale will leave you yearning for the emerald hills and windswept shores!" — "Stephanie" In the enchanting embrace of Ireland’s rugged coastline, where emerald hills roll like waves beneath a brooding sky, Brigid McCarthy finds herself at a crossroads. Inheriting a crumbling lighthouse from her estranged grandfather, she embarks on an unexpected journey of self-discovery that will forever change her life. After five long years of grappling with ...

But not within Margot Lewis’s perfect family. Her doting husband provides her with everything she could ever want—lavish gifts, surprise vacations, staff to help around the large house—making her love life the envy of all her friends. It doesn’t matter that his violent outbursts are becoming more frequent. And certainly the bruises don’t matter, because they were all accidents…right?

After the passing of her beloved grandmother, successful marketing executive Courtney Rivera returns to her small Kentucky hometown for the holidays, seeking solace and closure. But as she reconnects with childhood friend Tony Turner, a hardworking farmer with dreams of expanding his family’s legacy, Courtney discovers that the place she thought she left behind may hold the key to her heart. Amidst snow-dusted fields and warm community gatherings, Courtney faces a pivotal choice between her fast-paced city life and the deep-rooted love blossoming between her and Tony. As they work ...

Jenna Livingston thought she had it all figured out—a promising career in New York City and a life filled with ambition. But when she returns to her charming hometown in Florida for the holidays, she finds herself reconnecting with the warmth of family, faith, and the memories of a love she left behind. As Jenna navigates the joyful chaos of Christmas preparations, she unexpectedly reunites with her high school sweetheart, Alvin Bean. Now a dedicated member of the local church, Alvin invites her to join him in a community outreach program that opens Jenna's heart to the true spirit of the...

When city lights dim, the magic of a small town can shine the brightest... Laura Taylor has it all—a thriving career as a high-powered event planner in New York City, a luxurious apartment, and the fast-paced life she's always craved. But when a phone call summons her back to Snowy Ridge, the idyllic hometown she left behind, Laura is forced to confront the life she thought she had outgrown. Returning to care for her ailing mother and save the beloved annual Christmas festival from cancellation, Laura steps into a world of snow-covered streets, twinkling lights, and the warm embrace of a ...

Sometimes the clearest picture develops when you least expect it... Isabelle Harp is a photographer with an eye for the extraordinary—if only someone would notice. Lost in a sea of city lights and gallery rejections, her dream of showcasing her work is fading. To keep her head above water, she takes a job at Vintage Visions, a quaint camera shop that feels as stuck in time as she does. Henry Monroe is a former war photojournalist who has seen the world in shades of gray. Haunted by images he can't unsee, he's packed away his camera—and his passion—for good. Or so he thinks. When ...

Inspired by the life of Easton’s grandmother, White Mulberry is a rich, deeply moving portrait of a young Korean woman in 1930s Japan who is torn between two worlds and must reclaim her true identity to provide a future for her family.

I just wanted to write a fluffy Christmas romance—now I’m trapped with Krampus and tangled in Yuletide magic. My life as the "Queen of Christmas Cheer" was simple. Write a sparkling holiday romance, make everyone believe in happy endings, and never, ever think about the darker stories lurking in my mind. Then I burned a manuscript about Krampus. And he came to life. Now, I’m snowed in with an ancient, horned spirit who claims I belong to him. He’s temptation made real--dangerous power and gentle strength, with a voice like midnight promises. More claws and shadowed desire than ...

Diana Wood has a job she likes and a husband, Oliver, she loves. Together, they have a daughter they adore. She and Oliver spend so much time together that they even carpool to work in the same office. They’re in married love, which isn’t exactly the same as love love, but it’s fine. Or is it? Is fine good enough?

After years of chasing success in the fast-paced world of New York City, Bella York is burnt out and in desperate need of a break. When her big event is unexpectedly canceled, she reluctantly returns to her small hometown of Pine Ridge, Tennessee, for the holidays. She plans to rest, recharge, and get back to city life as quickly as possible—until she runs into her old flame, Hugh Blake. Now a firefighter and beloved member of the tight-knit community, Hugh never forgot Bella or the future they could have had together. As they work side by side to save the town’s Christmas Eve festival,...

Small Town Girl For Mature Audience: Sexual Situations "A beautifully written tale that captures the essence of love and longing. A must-read!” — ★★★★★ Cindy- Jenny, with her wild ambition and fiery spirit, yearns to escape the confines of her small-town life. Her dreams shimmer like stars just out of reach as she sets her sights on New York City’s dazzling lights. In contrast, Terri finds solace in the familiar embrace of Willow Creek—her heart tethered to its rustic charm and close-knit community. Jenny, with her wild ambition and fiery spirit, yearns to escape the ...

After ten years away to build a family, Mallory returns to Floreana Island in the Galápagos, and to Gavin, the mentor with whom she had a long-ago affair. Their project is to build nests to revive the vulnerable penguin population. But Mallory doesn’t dare tell Gavin why she’s really come back. Then she discovers old journals hidden in a lava cave—confessions of another woman who needed to disappear.

Young married couple Heidi and Freddie just moved to Huntington Grove. All the neighbours see they are friendly and polite but why is one door in their house always locked? Across the street, Willow tries not to argue with her teenage daughter – even as her marriage is falling apart. And where does her husband really go each night, leaving the bed beside her cold?

Can the glow of Christmas candles illuminate the path to love and purpose? A year after watching her brother David find unexpected love, Eunice Beiler returns to Spring Haven questioning her own future. The last place she expects to find direction is in Daniel Lehman's candle shop, where his quiet strength and dedication to craft speaks to something deep in her heart. As they work side by side crafting special candles for the community's Christmas celebration, their shared creativity sparks more than just beautiful lights. But when shadows from the past threaten their growing feelings, both...

In present day Chicago, broken from her divorce, Natalie Taylor runs away to Paris. In a book stall by the Seine, Natalie finds a collection of the Widow Clicquot’s published letters and uses them as inspiration to step out of her comfort zone and create a new, empowered life for herself. But when her Parisian escape takes a shocking and unexpected turn, she’s forced to make a choice. Should she accept her losses and return home, or fight for the future she’s only dreamed about? What would the widow do?

Under the mistletoe, a shy librarian and a confident sheriff discover that love can happen when you least expect it. Kate isn’t looking for romance when she trades city life for small-town charm—especially with her best friend’s brother. But when a Christmas mix-up leads to an unexpected kiss, her quiet life is turned upside down. Tim, an ex-military pilot with a protective streak, never thought his cousins’ annual mistletoe bet would involve his heart. Yet, one kiss changes everything. In this heartwarming holiday romance filled with mistaken identities, secrets, and a dash of ...

Clara Whittaker loves Christmas more than anything! So when her aunt and uncle decide to retire, she jumps at the chance to run the family business in Love Springs - the beloved Whittaker Christmas Tree Farm. Clara firmly believes that a little Christmas spirit can solve almost any problem. Unfortunately Christmas is right around the corner and all of Clara's belief in Christmas magic isn't enough to miraculously get the town council to approve the permits for all the new events she wants to hold on the farm... Thankfully she now lives right next door to an experienced farmer who knows a ...

Love is in the Air and it Smells Like Cookie Dough At Philadelphia's beloved Marino Family Bakery, the holidays aren't just about sugar and spice—they're about second chances, new beginnings, and the sweet possibility of finding love where you least expect it. When prodigal daughter Layla returns home to help at the family bakery, the last person she expects to walk through the door is Paige—the girlfriend she left behind when her writing dreams crumbled. As flour flies and old sparks reignite, they might just discover their story isn't finished after all. Meanwhile, the oldest Marino ...

Andrew Williams’s perfect Delray Beach house has become a pressure cooker. He and his wife, Amy, are struggling to conceive, and it’s fracturing their marriage. When a chance encounter reunites him with Kathryn Moretti, the former love of his life, Kathryn confesses that Andrew is already a father—of a son he didn’t know existed. Though Kathryn’s deception sends him reeling, their secret meetings quickly rekindle old obsessions.