Fiction With Strong Female Characters

A historical fiction book set in the American West during the mid-19th century. "Death and Dust: The Oregon Trail" invites readers on an unforgettable journey through the rugged landscapes of the 1840s, following a courageous band of pioneers as they chase dreams of fertile land and a brighter future. Led by the steadfast Jesse Wingate, this tale is not just about the struggle against nature, but also the fierce competition and intricate romances that unfold along the dangerous path of the Oregon Trail. The story begins in 1848, as the Wingate family, along with other settlers, gathers at a...

Alex has it all—love, success, prestige. But someone is watching, waiting, ready to destroy her. Can she survive? I bolt upright in my bed, startled. Did I scream? I hold my breath and listen intently. Nothing moves. Protected by darkness, I lean on my pillow and linger in the sweet realization that the nightmare wasn’t real. I am OK. Then reality hits. I am not OK. My life is falling apart. Fast. Looking in from the outside, I am still living my dream. I have a loving husband, wonderful home, thriving business, recognition, prestige. Seemingly I have it all. But I don’t… I am ...

Reverend Rock Clark has scoffed at the term “pastor burnout” when he’s heard other pastors use it. Just an excuse for a sabbatical, he once told his wife, Liz. But now he’s eating his words. Eating crow is more like it, and he’s been doing a lot of that lately. Maisy Martin thinks she’s lucky despite having a disappearing daddy and a momma everyone thinks is crazy. Her luck began the day she got caught stealing tomatoes. If not for that fateful day ten years ago, she wouldn’t have Tom and Zell Baker in her life and would likely be drifting from one foster home to another. Her ...

Stuntwoman Dakota Sherrod is an adrenaline junkie. Leaping off buildings and running through fire is just another day at the job. Hence, when she sets her sights on Hamilton, she goes after him full-force. Their attraction is fierce, but he thwarts her advances at every turn. He's the strong, silent type who operates by a set of rules, but he'll soon realize she rarely follows rules.

A wealthy family with DARK secrets. A SHOCKING reveal that you guaranteed won't see coming... Avery Collins is an attorney with the tender heart of a warrior for the wrongfully accused, for one simple reason. She was once wrongfully accused, and spent 7 years in prison for a murder she didn't commit. Now sworn to protect the indigent accused, she's persuaded to represent Esme Guitierrez, an El Salvadoran refugee who is accused of killing 21-year-old Aria Whitmore. Aria was the daughter of the prominent billionaire hotelier Jacob Whitmore, and was also an aspiring concert pianist and music ...

The Dead Didn’t Rise on Their Own… They Were Sent. When a long-buried fragment of the Tunguska meteorite is unearthed, an ancient and deadly pathogen is unleashed upon the world. What begins as a fever and body aches soon spirals into an apocalyptic nightmare as the infected transform into ravenous, near-indestructible creatures. Civilization crumbles in weeks, and the remnants of humanity are forced into desperate survival. Three years later, Major Brian "Finn" Finnegan and his team of battle-hardened survivors fight to keep their last refuge alive in the Florida Keys. With supplies ...

What if Elizabeth was born in America and is only partly a Bennett? What if she is very rich? What if she has never met her English family? What if she travels to England to meet all of them? What will happen if she meets Miss Darcy before Wickham tries to elope with her? What if she meets Mr. Darcy and he does not like Americans? What if there are all new characters who are part of her life? Come meet the new Elizabeth as she interacts with all of our most beloved, and hated, characters from Pride and Prejudice. There will be excitement and intrigue, along with humor and romance. Will ...

Two babies disappear from the White House. The president has no clue…Reeling from the tragic death of her husband, Alex fights to save his legendary architectural firm and expose his ex, Vivien, who nearly destroyed it. With Vivien and her accomplices behind bars, Alex believes the nightmare is finally over. She marries Perry, a successful entrepreneur and a rising political star. Balancing motherhood to newborn twins with her demanding new roles in business and politics, Alex feels secure, certain the criminals she helped incarcerate can no longer harm her family. But vengeance never ...

Ayenee is not what they were promised. The man-made eighth continent was supposed to be a neutral land where the nations of the world could come together in peace. But when the Last War wiped out nearly all life on the planet, Ayenee became a refuge for the dwindling human population left behind. Over a century later, it stands as the center of new life in a changed world. However, by altering the face of the planet, humans have reawakened magic and monsters long ago forgotten, and those things are seeping back into reality more with each passing day. Lita and Rain will both do anything to ...

Ruby Hudson thought she knew how to handle grief. Until she lost someone who held a piece of her soul. At fifty, Ruby’s no stranger to life’s heartbreaks. She’s been a mother, a First Lady, and a widow. She’s weathered public scandals, private betrayals, and the messy, beautiful business of starting over. But nothing prepares her for this latest loss—unexpected, intimate, and earth-shifting. As she works through her grief, Ruby finds herself facing an uncomfortable truth: there was so much she didn’t know about the person she loved. Secrets. Stories. Sides of them she somehow ...

"Wireless agents have a six-week life expectancy after they parachute into France." Antonia, devastated by what the war has taken from her, is numb to the warning, and willing to die while working with the Resistance in France...until a special operation brings her face to face with a Canadian man who makes her want to live again. When the operation goes terribly wrong and the Nazis capture him, what will she risk to free him?

Aileen Henderson’s unassuming life conceals a dark past. Outside of work, she hides behind her larger-than-life best friend, Cassidy, whose constant need for attention suits Aileen—and her secrets—just fine. Until the night Aileen dies. Awakening to a new world of brutality, bloodlust, and betrayal, Aileen plots revenge against Ragnor Rayne, the monster who cursed her with the Imprint. The demon who turned her into a vampire. The man whose eyes haunt her dreams.

Sweets & Treats opened to enthusiastic response from customers, but a summer of torrential rain has dampened sales—and Clara’s mood. Determined to make her patisserie dream a reality, she’s working around the clock to refine her business model and attract customers. Meanwhile, Maisie has launched her cooking school, adding new classes to meet growing demand. Both women find themselves inundated with unsolicited advice from the men in their lives, leading them to rely on each other for support and encouragement. Tensions rise as Kurt wonders if Clara has time for their relationship. ...

After twenty years, Kallie Douglas is headed back to Somerfield, Maine, the one place on earth she promised herself she'd never return. She isn't staying long, just long enough to say goodbye to an old friend who has passed away and to take care of the estate left in her care. But when an old newspaper clipping surfaces detailing a missing person's case near her family's home, Kallie suddenly finds herself haunted by a series of dark memories and unsettling questions she can't answer. Pursuing those questions means staying in a town where people make their own rules and don't take kindly to...

"Absolutely loved this book!" - Chelsea Banning, Of Crowns and Legends ~~A bloody bid for freedom in a world of swords and magic.~~ From the age of seven, Dunstan has been enslaved in the army of Thursley. After thirty years in the fire of constant warfare, he has been forged into an unbreakable warrior. Oswynn is the property of the Sisters of the Withered Branch, the order of witches who serve the earls of Thursley. Brighter and more gifted than her fellows, she yearns for so much more. Hand-in-hand together, they will risk it all and ask the question: can one man and one woman really ...

Claire thought she knew who she was—until a stranger began to take her life piece by piece. What started as a series of subtle disturbances—a missing scarf, a misplaced photograph—soon spirals into a nightmare Claire can’t escape. Lisette, a woman with an uncanny resemblance to Claire, isn’t just trying to manipulate her life—she’s trying to replace her entirely. As Lisette’s presence grows more invasive, Claire finds herself unraveling, questioning her own sanity as the lines between reality and paranoia blur. But Lisette isn’t just any intruder. She knows things no ...

Fast paced, exciting historical drama with surprise ending... When the charming but penniless Pierre Dupres departs 17th-century France in pursuit of fortune, heartbroken Clare resigns herself to marrying his dull elder brother Jacques. Descended from a long line of midwives, she must bear a daughter to carry on her rewarding ancestral profession with its many secrets. Jacques reluctantly allows Clare to restore Maison Dupres, a crumbling chateau rumoured to be haunted, as their family home but clearly disapproves his wife’s decision to continue pursuing her career, even after the birth ...

They left her to feed the ravening rats, but she defied them

Unlock the Mysteries of the Universe in the Keyholes Trilogy! In the first installment of The Keyholes Trilogy, Dr. Allen Messman and his brother, COL. Brice Messman, are thrust into an extraordinary discovery—a mysterious portal that challenges everything they know about reality and the universe. With a team of military and scientific experts by their side, they embark on a race against time to uncover the truth behind this enigmatic gateway. Is it a doorway to the past, an entrance to another universe, or something beyond comprehension? As they push the boundaries of science and ...

Sadie hasn't had an easy life. Growing up on her own, she's been raising her sister, Mattie, in an isolated small town, trying her best to provide a normal life and keep their heads above water. But when Mattie is found dead, Sadie's entire world crumbles. After a somewhat botched police investigation, Sadie is determined to bring her sister's killer to justice and hits the road following a few meager clues to find him. When West McCray - a radio personality working on a segment about forgotten towns in America - overhears Sadie's story, he becomes obsessed with finding the girl.