Kim Pritekel is a contemporary author whose passion for storytelling emerged at a young age, leading her to write her first novel at thirteen. Her prolific career spans novels, novellas, and short stories, demonstrating a versatile command of narrative. Pritekel also channels her creative drive into screenwriting, actively participating in the film industry. Her writing, deeply influenced by a profound personal spiritual awakening, explores themes that resonate with a wide audience seeking both engaging plots and thoughtful introspection.
The story follows Christine Swann, a celebrated singer/songwriter and lesbian icon, who grapples with her glamorous yet troubled life. Despite her fame and fortune, she struggles with deep-seated misery stemming from a traumatic childhood. Music serves as her refuge and a means to confront the difficult choices she faced at a young age, highlighting the contrast between her public persona and private pain.
Exploring the concept of family, this book delves into the intricate relationships formed by both blood ties and emotional bonds. It examines the dynamics that define familial connections, highlighting the significance of love, support, and shared experiences. Through various narratives, the text reflects on the complexities of these relationships, illustrating how they shape individual identities and influence life choices. The exploration of family goes beyond mere definitions, inviting readers to consider what truly binds us together.
At seventeen, Roishin is fully immersing herself in the Order of Ankou, guided by her mentor Enori. As she explores new dimensions and experiences unimaginable adventures, she discovers a completely different realm known as Duras. This journey promises to unveil secrets and challenges that will reshape her understanding of reality and her place within it.
Clara embarks on a transformative journey through nightmarish realms that resonate deeply with her unique identity. As she navigates a life shrouded in darkness and grapples with hidden fears, she seeks to uncover her true self and illuminate her path. The story explores her struggle to connect with her emotions and find her heart amidst the shadows, ultimately revealing the power of self-discovery and acceptance.
Set in fourteenth-century France, the story follows Cateline, a seventeen-year-old nobleman's daughter, navigating a world where children are treated as pawns in a game of power and privilege. As she grapples with her role in a society that views her more as a bargaining chip than a beloved daughter, Cateline's journey explores themes of autonomy, familial duty, and the struggle for personal identity amidst societal expectations.
Set in the small town of Woodland, the story follows Julie Wilson, a cherished teacher and devoted aunt, who enjoys a fulfilling life with her two Yorkies and supportive brother. However, her idyllic existence is disrupted by her persistent ex-boyfriend, Ray, who struggles to accept their breakup. As Julie navigates these challenges, an unexpected and tumultuous event looms on the horizon, threatening to turn her summer afternoon into a nightmare.
Twenty-four-year-old Hope DeSilva has been released from a three-year stint in a Georgia prison. After returning to her family property in a tiny Georgia town, she decides she's had enough of the poverty, violence, and profound family dysfunction. It's time to get out on her own. She buys a $400 car and heads to find work out west. After the car breaks down in Colorado, she's given a ride into a mountain town called Wynter where she runs into brash, aggressive police officer Samantha Gains, who has not one ounce of patience or sympathy for a felon in her black-and-white world of right or wrong, good or bad. But, running from her own family trauma and inexplicably bewitched by the young newcomer Hope, Samantha begins to realize that maybe her strict worldview isn't as simple as it seems. When a freak accident brings the two women together, it will take both of them letting go of their pasts to truly move on. Take another trip to Wynter and revisit old friends as they work their magic to help Hope and Samantha find their footing-and ultimately bring them home.
Burton Blinde, a local television news reporter, faces a life-altering moment after a devastating explosion leaves her shaken. Struggling with the emotional aftermath, she decides to abandon her aspirations and the promising job at a major news network. The story explores her journey of self-discovery and the challenges she encounters as she navigates her new reality.
Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows Danny Felts, a young woman from a Midwest dairy farm, who defies societal expectations by enlisting in the Navy. Adopting the identity of Daniel Felts, she embarks on a transformative journey that challenges traditional gender roles and explores themes of identity and courage. Danny's choice to serve with the Seabees marks a pivotal moment in her life, leading her to navigate the complexities of war and self-discovery.
Set against the backdrop of a tragic plane crash, the story delves into the lives of six survivors grappling with loss and trauma. As they navigate their new reality, themes of resilience and the human spirit emerge amidst the heartbreak of nearly two hundred lives lost. The narrative explores the emotional aftermath and the connections formed in the face of overwhelming grief, highlighting the struggle to find hope and meaning in the midst of despair.