Self Growth Fiction

Since losing her husband, Tobias, in a tragic accident, Carol Denman has been on a journey of self-growth. She's taken steps to finally grieve her daughter's death, forgive her first husband, and mend her broken relationship with her mother. The one heartbreak she can't seem to come to terms with is losing her husband. As Carol continues her travels, family, old friends, and new confidants want to help her heal. However, this is a path Carol must travel alone. She knows her husband would want her to be happy again. She just has to figure out how to move forward.

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...

In You Have a Brain: A Teen's Guide to T.H.I.N.K. B.I.G., Dr. Carson unpacks the eight important parts of thinking big--talent, honesty, integrity, being nice, knowledge, books, in-depth learning, and God--and presents the stories of people who demonstrated those things in his life. By applying the idea of T.H.I.N.K. B.I.G. to your life, and by looking at those around you as well, you too can overcome obstacles and work toward achieving your dreams.

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, ...

As humanity struggles, five friends find a way to travel back in time to contact Enlightened Teachers from various spiritual traditions. These Teachers share their wisdom with the friends, who return to the present with the goal of sharing it with the world. Can Enlightened messengers help pull the people of the earth back from the edge? A Living Lighthouse is a divine journey into the hearts of devoted helpers. If you like insights from influential figures, palpable optimism, and true inspiration, then you’ll be heartened by Richard Dietrich Maddox’s beautiful story. Read A Living ...

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 ...

What will your life mean to others? What unseen mark will you leave behind? In Echoes of Eternity, ordinary people are given extraordinary glimpses into the legacies they create, guided by the mysterious Joseph Crown. This collection of stories invites you to explore what it means to truly matter, to see the quiet ripples of your choices, and to consider the ways your life might impact others in ways you may never know. Meet Vincent, a dedicated clockmaker who doubts the purpose of his work—until he discovers how his creations have quietly inspired generations. Walk with Leah, a musician ...

“Leadership” has become a runaway obsession for those who are called to equip the body of Christ for service in the Kingdom of God. The concept of “followership” is all but lost in the wake of this leadership fetish, a near hypnotic obsession. Jesus’ clear call, and the pattern of New Testament leadership, are actually found in a pattern of followership. We’ve been told otherwise but when it comes to a movement in our churches, our families, or the workplace, everything rises or falls on followership. Sweet proposes an intentional shift from leadership cults to followership cultures.

In the distant mountains of the Mirror, exiled skyriders fly dragons in the old Way, merged in flesh, blood, and bone. Twenty years past, they fought for the freedom of the valley’s dragons … and lost. Imprisoned in the stone lair, the captive dragons beat their webbed wings and thrash serpentine tails. They tear their flesh and batter their bodies against the black bars of their cells, iron grating against iron. The once peaceful creatures howl, tormented by spine and spur, their fury matched only by their despair. Treasa, the daughter of exiles, seeks the secrets of a hidden past and ...

Have you experienced times when you thought life might break you? Have you struggled to find ways to cope with the obstacles in your way? Are you ready to change and be bold, unapologetic, and honest about who you are? More than just a memoir of a childhood and early adult years, Muf--ka takes an in-depth look at mental health, how it affects us personally, and how its challenges can be faced head-on and beaten, allowing for the seeds of new growth and self-acceptance to flourish.

Skylar had it all - riches, success, and fame - until he traded it all for Enlightenment. Skylar Seequn discovers Vrede, a quiet and delicate Dutch girl, who reminds him of his adolescent fantasies. He grows fascinated with Buddhism, as taught by the elegant Frenchman, Professor Depaysan. The well-stocked Mr. Natural delivers intoxicating treats to Skylar's tower aerie. And the student falls under the spell of the shamanic Indian, Roberto del Toro.Remembering Eternity: The Light Above the Sun - Shamans and Dungeons is the sixth book in an inspiring series of spiritual and metaphysical ...

No mountain is too high in the quest for enlightenment. Lucinda is like a stranger in her own family. She is rejected and rebuffed by her peers. The world seems to have nothing to offer her, so she turns inward, and finds bliss in the land of her imagination. In college, she studies Eastern philosophy. Finally, her path leads her first to an enlightened guru and then far up into the pristine heights of the Himalayas, where she encounters an ancient prophet, whose final guidance is essential to her success. Lucinda is the thrilling story of a girl whose life carries her to the highest level ...

"Memoirs of a Disguise" is a rich Literary Fiction book set prominently in New York City and various locations during the early 20th century. The tale commences with the introduction of Kerry Mackintosh, a man burdened by his failing music shop. This plight leads to the fateful encounter with Horatio Bottomfield - a compelling stranger seeking employment, marking the inception of an intense and complicated narrative. Join the JourneyFollowing his hiring, Bottomfield embarks on a dynamic journey through the harsh realities of life in the early 20th century, filled with intriguing characters,...

Skylar had it all - riches, success, and fame - until he traded it all for Enlightenment. Skylar Seequn, on summer break from his Ivy League college, spends time in the crazy, teenager-run home of his friend, "Rip" Black, a real-life Marlon Brando character. A third friend shows up at the house with his VW bus, and suggests they all drive to California. A band of five sets out for that Mecca for Midwesterners, golden California. To the sounds of "Born to Be Wild," they travel past Midwestern farms and through the gorgeous cliffs of Utah before finally pulling in, one fateful night, to the ...

Skylar had it all - riches, success, and fame - until he traded it all for Enlightenment. Skylar Seequn spends the summer working at the castellated feudal estate of the fantastically rich Senator Jacksboi. In his free time, he hangs out with Panther, a Melvin van Peebles sort of tough street kid, and his harem of admiring girls. Autumn brings the colorful beauty of the Gothic campus and the dazzle of the adorable blonde Helen Orogild. The book's end features a dramatic police chase across the rooftops of Brooklyn.Remembering Eternity: The Light Above the Sun - Soul Mates and Golden Ladies ...

In the heart of Manhattan, Kate Alden appears to have it all: the owner of a top publishing house, a circle of supportive friends, and a life filled with upscale events. But beneath the facade of her high-society life lies a turbulent past, threatening to shatter the walls she’s carefully built around her darkest memories. When an innocent moment triggers a haunting memory from her childhood, Kate’s carefully compartmentalized world begins to crumble. Torn between the shadows of her past and the promise of a future, she finds herself navigating a maze of emotions, relationships, and ...

Transform Your Writing Career with the Power of the Law of Attraction! Success is uniquely defined by each individual. For some authors, it might mean earning $500 a month, landing in Amazon's top 100 of a niche genre, or selling 100 copies of a book in a single day. It could be as simple as deciphering their own handwriting from that brilliant 3am idea—or finally convincing their cat to stop sleeping on their keyboard. Regardless of how you define your success, this book aims to inspire you to achieve your personal goals. In this transformative guidebook, you'll unlock the secrets to ...

Emily Herds an Ox is a contemporary novel that utilizes the framework of the "Ten Ox Herding Pictures" from Zen Buddhism. The Ten Ox-herding Pictures have concretely depicted the process in which the imperfect, limited, and relative self (the little child) awakens to the perfect, unlimited, and absolute essential self (the ox), grasps it, tames it, forgets it, and completely incorporates it into the personality. The “Ten Ox Herding Pictures” shows the stages of Zen practice and enlightenment. Depicting both dramatic breakthroughs and plodding practice, it reconciles “sudden ...

Skylar had it all - riches, success, and fame - until he traded it all for Enlightenment. Skylar Seequn's wife and true love has just asked him to leave home. He can afford only a flophouse room. No one wants to buy the obsolete computers he is selling. But the magic of time travel takes him back to the first days of love, to school, and to delightful memories. As he wanders through the circus that is North Beach, San Francisco, Skylar struggles to rediscover his lost bliss. Remembering Eternity: The Sun Inside - Seekers in a New Land is the second book in an inspiring series of spiritual ...

Ann Spangler has collected the funniest stories from todays funniest women between the covers of one book.