A Beautiful Life by Anne Torgerson

After a disastrous year, Ariel Morgan Brown is ready to make her entrance into the beautiful new life she is surely meant to have - unless disaster chooses to hitch a ride and come along.
After a disastrous year, Ariel Morgan Brown is ready to make her entrance into the beautiful new life she is surely meant to have - unless disaster chooses to hitch a ride and come along.
Single mother who is fighting against time
Single mother who is fighting against time
“I don’t know where to start.” Glenna stared at the blank page glaring at her from the spiral-bound notebook laying open on the kitchen table. She ran her hand across the thick paper and wondered how Tim had known this…...
The Janakiram Khemchand School for Unfortunate Children was not a merry place. It was supposed to be one; with its big, spacious gardens, picturesque, tiled slanting roofs, and Olympic sized pool, it was even designed to be one. But it was not named to be one. And in the end, that made all the difference.
Sunshine is an independent woman of a certain age who lives a peaceful life outside of the town of Hluhluwe. Despite the demands of her African culture, she leads a decent and quiet life. However, out of nowhere, she receives a wedding invitation from a branch of her large family. This sudden news propels her world into chaos, and she is flooded with memories and emotions as she reminisces about her traditional upbringing.
Limbo
Present day. Gretchen fidgeted with her coffee mug. “I remember the announcement at school,” Loretta said, peering over the reading glasses resting on the end of her nose. Gretchen forced a shared glance with Loretta, as if she were following…...
A bloody battle lies ahead as villagers are called to support King against the challenger.
It was one of those days. She just could not catch a break.“No, no, no, not today.” Jenna looked at time on her phone once again, still walking briskly down the street. Almost hitting he street lamp, she rather stopped…...
Illa, fascinated by witches and magic, lives in a village where witchcraft is taboo. In a crisis, will her family heed her plea for help from those very witches?
In Orlay's Ambassador's Hall, Erin confronts professional crossroads and a rejected candidate's plea, a moment reflecting the delicate balance of power and empathy in her diplomatic journey.