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Thicker Than Blood

This series delves into the lives of women grappling with personal demons and seeking their way forward. It often explores themes of addiction, complex family dynamics, and the arduous journey toward redemption. Characters face significant life challenges that compel them to confront their past and strive for a better future. The narratives are rich with emotional depth, offering insights into the resilience of the human spirit.

Running on Empty
Ties That Bind
Bound by Guilt
Thicker Than Blood

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  1. 1

    Thicker Than Blood

    • 336 pages
    • 12 hours of reading
    3.8(256)Add rating

    Struggling with a drinking problem, Christy Williams has managed to establish a stable career as a buyer for a used bookstore. However, her life takes a turn when she receives a DUI on her thirty-third birthday, forcing her to confront her past and the challenges ahead. This pivotal moment tests her resolve and commitment to her newfound stability, setting the stage for a journey of self-discovery and redemption.

    Thicker Than Blood
  2. 2

    Bound by Guilt

    • 376 pages
    • 14 hours of reading

    Roxi Gold's journey is marked by her desperate search for belonging after a life spent in foster care. Eager to please her new guardian, she finds herself embroiled in a life of crime, stealing rare books from bookstores across the country. Despite the thrill of her escapades, guilt looms over her, highlighting her internal struggle between the desire for acceptance and the moral implications of her actions. This gripping narrative explores themes of family, identity, and the consequences of choices made in the pursuit of belonging.

    Bound by Guilt
  3. 3

    Ties That Bind

    • 334 pages
    • 12 hours of reading
    4.3(30)Add rating

    The story follows Brynn Taylor as she embarks on a quest to find her estranged father after being released from prison. With only a bus ticket, a backpack, and her grandfather's gun, she arrives in Elk Valley, Colorado. Her journey takes an unexpected turn when she learns about the existence of two sisters who are unaware of her presence, complicating her mission and forcing her to confront family secrets and her own past.

    Ties That Bind
  4. 4

    Running on Empty

    • 348 pages
    • 13 hours of reading
    4.3(25)Add rating

    Exploring the consequences of desperation, this narrative delves into the choices made when one feels depleted. It highlights the emotional turmoil and moral dilemmas faced by the protagonist, who grapples with regret after impulsive decisions. The story intricately weaves themes of vulnerability, redemption, and the complexity of human behavior, inviting readers to reflect on their own life choices in moments of weakness.

    Running on Empty