Celebrating Female Authors.

Today is international Women’s Day. We have handpicked one title, written by a woman, from each genre to highlight to importance of representation across literature, and the creativity of all our female authors.

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Fiction

Fine Lines by Codi Ryan

Months have past since he caught his girlfriend cheating, Wyatt sits at home in a moody and intoxicated state. Filled with rage, he vents his emotions by sending her a message in the middle of the night. But the message is sent to the wrong number - one that will take his life in an entirely new direction. Tate, on the other side, receives a message from a stranger, which then with time turns into a friendship. And what starts as a midnight mistake turns into something deeper, quieter and strangely comforting. As late-night messages turn into real-life encounters, they begin to find in each other what they didn't know they needed - love, honesty and peace.
Fine Lines is a story of two people walking on the edge of friendship and something more - where past pain, family pressure and breakable trust blur the boundaries. It's a story about timing, accountability, painfulness and the fine line between letting go and holding on.

Non-Fiction

Love Yourself First by Amelia Sievers

Written solely for young women, Love Yourself First is a feminine-inspired book that captures the ‎beauty of discovering self-love. Offering advice on topics surrounding friendships, self-care, ‎overcoming physical insecurities and so much more, it aims to inspire women to authentically ‎become the best version of themselves. Curated as a safe space, Love Yourself First was established ‎on the principle that prioritising wellness and maintaining a healthy mindset holds the power to ‎enrich our lives endlessly. This book not only demonstrates the beauty of being a woman and the ‎process of learning to love oneself but also the many stresses we often find ourselves under along ‎the way. ‎

Erotica

The Older Woman by Anna Leigh Brooks

Jess's arrival in the military village has got her heart racing, her adrenalin pumping... Lust, passion and a yearning for love, that's all that she ever really dreamed of. With a failed marriage behind her and an uncertain future, she hopes her move to the small military village not far from her parents will turn out to be for the best.

Work hard, party harder seems to be the usual lifestyle for a nineteen-year-old squaddie. He has no intention of settling down, in fact, he craves the excitement of an older woman to fulfil his fantasies.

Will their highly charged and erotic activity be enough to sustain a relationship? Can Jamie be a kept a secret and hold onto their passion or will it be too much for either of them?

The Older Woman - an erotic romance that ensues from a chance meeting but will keep you captivated.

Poetry

All the Words I Wish You Said by Zoey Allard

Zoey Allard's first collection draws on real societal truths that are hidden away in the peripherals. In the world where perfection is pursued and a lot of ‘taboo' topics are never spoken about in social settings. Young people are just expected to know how to deal with these issues and have all the answers. These set of poems are tall tales that come from small truths. This collection will challenge and entertain as readers explore the vastness of life experiences.

Biography

Smiling on the Inside by Sarah Akard Wilson, D.D.S

Who knew a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic would bring a career of over thirty ‎years to an unexpected close? In Smiling on the Inside. Dr. Sarah Akard Wilson ‎invites you into the unpredictable world of dentistry. where each day brings ‎unique challenges. humorous encounters. and heartfelt moments. From eccentric ‎voicemails to navigating the complexities of patient care and confronting the ‎personal struggles of running a practice. Dr. Wilson's candid and engaging ‎narrative
captures the essence of a profession often misunderstood.‎

Dive into the day-to-day life of a dedicated dentist who learns to balance ‎professional demands with personal growth. discovering along the way the ‎importance of empathy, resilience, and the occasional good laugh. Whether ‎dealing with difficult patients or the unexpected turns of a global health crisis. ‎Dr. Wilson's story is a testament to the enduring human spirit and the power of a ‎smile. both on the outside and within. This memoir is a must-read for anyone ‎seeking an honest. touching. and often hilarious glimpse into the world behind ‎the dental chair.‎

Crime & Thriller

It's Not Polite To Kill People... by BB Short

It's Not Polite to Kill People... by BB Short is a gripping tale of secrets, lies, and murder that ‎unravels in a small southern town, where the wealthy Champagne family's dark past comes to ‎light. As social worker and amateur sleuth, Bela Sanders, delves into the mysterious death of ‎Rose Champagne, she uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that spans generations. With a cast ‎of characters entangled in a deadly game of greed and revenge, Bela must navigate the ‎treacherous waters of the past to uncover the truth behind Rose's enigmatic statement, "It's not ‎polite to kill people..." Will Bela be successful in her mission? Join Bela in this suspenseful and ‎intriguing tale that will keep you guessing until the very end, like something out of a twisted ‎nightmare.‎

Contemporary Fiction

She by Kelly Keefe

There She is, devastated. Her long-term boyfriend Mike has just walked out on her unceremoniously. A fresh start calling out to her. She decides to take a leap into the unknown. With the throw of a dart determining her fate, she lets go of control. She doesn't really care where the dart lands. As long as it is anywhere other than Denver, Colorado.
What's been revealed as her destined new chapter? New York City. The exact opposite of Denver. Doubt and resistance arises and yet she moves forward.

As she negotiates life in the new city with all its strangeness, romance, art, and drama - she begins to find herself gravitating towards yoga to find her center in the chaos of the city.
What begins to unfold from there, she didn't expect at all. Her one step into the unknown has revealed many more to take. A new way of experiencing life has begun.
Become one with the eponymous, She for a journey into the unknown filled with new cities, adventures, spiritual growth, and romance.

Fantasy

The Realm by Zoe Jae

While completing a school assignment, Faye learns of a devastating family secret that's been hidden from her for years. Determined to help heal her family, Faye travels to Ireland where she discovers that she is part of a long line of powerful and mysterious females in her family. Faye gets tossed into a world only believed to exist in faerie tales and must navigate between friend and foe. At a crossroads, Faye must choose between righting the wrongs her family has made or be blinded by power that could alter the fate of a whole species. What path will Faye choose?

Historical Fiction

A Valiant Heart by Anna Ryan

Beneath the idyllic life of a private boarding school and holidays on the Italian Riviera, Giorgina is searching for something she does not have - her mother's love. So, when she meets her future fiancé - Carlo, she believes that she can forget her past and begin a new life. However, the onset of World War Two and an ominous reading from a fortune-teller, hints that fate has other plans. Is her story one of heartbreak and seemingly unsurmountable obstacles? Or can Giorgina find the happiness and peace that she deserves? A Valiant Heart is a tale of loss, love and beyond all else, unspeakable courage. Embark on Giorgina's journey to find out that nothing is impossible for a valiant heart.

Romance

I Knew You Would Be Trouble by Brettney Thompson

Alec Kohl is a successful dog handler with the RCMP and resides with his girlfriend Heather, who is also a police member. At the end of the summer, Blake Taylor moves in next door and Alec can't help but notice her fire and her energy. As months pass, Alec and Blake build an amazing friendship, the kind where they can tell each other anything, rely on each other for support through their own personal relationships, and even have fun playing hockey together and taking their dogs for walks. As they both experience problems in their own personal relationships, will this bring Alec and Blake closer together, or are they only meant to be just friends?

Science Fiction

R.A.T.S: Revolutionary Army of Teens by Claudia Daher

In 2040, 15-year-old David discovers he and his friends are Earth's final defense against an alien race determined to steal the planet's water.

Guided by a mysterious alternate reality game created by his grandfather, R.A.T.S-Revolutionary Army of Teens. David and allies from around the globe must unite, train, and rise against a looming extraterrestrial threat. As they prepare for battle, they uncover hidden truths about the universe, face environmental catastrophe, and embrace their destiny as the last hope for humanity.
"R.A.T.S" is a thrilling, heart-driven journey through artificial intelligence, climate change, alien life, and global unity. As the world crumbles, a new generation rises, armed with knowledge, courage, and the belief that together, We Are One.
"I wrote this book because I believe that, at our core, we are all very similar. We all have families, with their complexities and differences, but in the end, we are human, seeking love, understanding, and belonging. Together we are stronger. We Are One!"

Horror

Tarot Return of the Arcana by Michelle LaHay-Thompson

In a world torn between good and evil an ancient darkness rises from the depths to deliver ‎karma to humanity. Set on destroying not only anyone who gets in its path but also the ‎witches that stand to fight against darkness. A game of Tarot releases buried secrets and ‎decides the fates of those unlucky enough to get caught in the web of the deck.‎

The Tarot cards fall one by one taking good and evil to its limits. Shaking a small town to its ‎very core and having the residents wondering if they really ever knew the people they were ‎closest too.‎

Young Adult

The Magical Adventures of Poppy: The Edge of Darkness by C. A. Ashitey

In The Magical Adventures of Poppy: The Edge of Darkness, young Poppy, guardian of the ‎Higher Lands, embarks on a perilous journey to unite the mystical realms against the ‎malevolent Enid and her army of trolls and automatons. Alongside her loyal companions -‎dragons, unicorns, merfolk and a host of magical beings - Poppy must navigate treacherous ‎landscapes, forge alliances with enigmatic leaders and harness the power of ancient talismans to ‎protect her world from impending doom. As the battle for survival looms, Poppy discovers ‎hidden strengths, uncovers long-buried secrets and learns the true meaning of courage and ‎unity. With time running out and darkness closing in, Poppy and her allies must stand together ‎at the edge of the abyss, where the fate of all magical lands hangs in the balance. Will they ‎triumph, or will Enid's shadow consume everything they hold dear? A tale of adventure, ‎friendship, and the enduring power of hope.‎