The Strong Women Series

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Sadie Benson is all too familiar with the term “love hurts.” after five years of marriage to an abusive husband, Sadie finds herself on a train with her little girl, Hazel, as they embark on a journey across the country to find a forgotten dream and forge a pathway towards healing, safety, and love. Trust doesn’t come easily to Sadie after everything she has been through... Healing and moving on is hard when she was told for so many years that she was not worth loving.

Ryder Mack knew he’d settle down one day, but he isn’t in any hurry. He spends most of his time at the fire station, loving his position as the fire chief in the small town of Stone creek, Illinois. Between work and helping his Friends Travis and Sawyer at their winery, He has very little time for dating. Plus, he’s perfectly content with life as it is... until Sadie walks into the room and into his life, changing his plans in a moment.

Can Ryder convince Sadie that she can trust him? Can he protect her from the dangers of her past as they threaten in ways he never imagined? Can Sadie find a way to escape the fears of the past so she can find love in her new life?

Molly Walker knows the pain of loss all too well. Her dreams of motherhood were shattered when her little girl was stillborn. Molly and her husband, Waylon, learn quickly that grief can be life-altering, as they find their marriage at a crossroads. Should they remain married in hopes of finding a way back to each other, or part ways before things continue on a downward spiral?

Owen West is no stranger to grief himself after losing his wife two years ago. He is raising his little boy, Oliver, on his own. Owen is afraid to put himself out there, knowing that loving again means he must let go of his fear that history will repeat itself. Is loving someone else worth the risk of losing them, just like he did before?

After a chance meeting in the park one afternoon, Molly and Owen find a friendship that offers the healing they both desperately need, each in their own way. When that friendship turns into something more, Molly’s past creeps up, causing her to rethink her feelings for Owen. Will she go back to the storms of the past, or follow the rainbow that lies ahead?

Tess came to Star Harbor to disappear—from a life that never fit, a degree she didn’t want, and a mirror that only showed her scars. Haunted by her past and still healing from a lifetime of shame and self-doubt, the last thing she expected to find was safety in the arms of a charming, handsome bar owner who sees past every flaw she tries to hide.

Tyson has his own shadows, but when Tess walks into his life, something shifts. She’s quiet and brave and broken in a way that mirrors the cracks in his own soul. For the first time, he doesn’t just want to chase someone—he wants to stay. To help her see what he sees every time she looks away from the mirror: a woman worth loving, fiercely and forever.

As their connection deepens and sparks ignite, the peaceful lakeside town grows dangerous. When a powerful enemy targets them, Tess must find the strength to stand tall—not just for the man she’s falling for, but for herself.

Loving Her Reflection is a steamy, heart-gripping romance about finding self-worth, facing old wounds, and discovering that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is love yourself—exactly as you are.