Loss, Hope, and Healing…It’s never too late for love
Everyone deals with loss, whether it’s the death of parents, bereavement, retrenchment, a fracture in a relationship, a wayward child, a financial loss, betrayal, or something more tragic. There are no exceptions: everyone will live in those shadows. Award-winning author and artist Mollie Mathews provides a collection of love stories, capturing her way of embracing the shadow and living in light.
The stories in the What is Soft is Strong: Bittersweet Short Love Stories collection include:
The Imperfect Daughter
48-year-old Nicky Pelli’s mother hates her, and she’s only just figured it out. When Nicky receives a text a week before Christmas disowning her, she vows she’ll never do Christmas or sacrifice her needs again. She decides to transform a slumbering hobby into a career making jewelry that makes life shine—only to be unexpectedly delighted by an expected encounter.
You’re Lucky You’ve Only Got One Child
Haya has fled her past, but she can’t escape the haunting memories when her joy turns into sorrow. Whatever has happened, she is determined to master fate by radically accepting it and embracing love.
What is Soft is Strong
Childhood trauma has taught Samara Joy to protect her heart. But when she risks losing the man she loves, she risks vulnerability. Will Hal reject her again or love Samara unconditionally?
Bittersweet
Chocolate wars brew when 44-year-old, fledgling Montana-based chocolate maker Susie Sweet receives a cease-and-desist from Italian confectionary baron Raffaello Ferrero.
Bonus excerpt from book 3 in Mollie Mathews’s Sassy Short Stories Downunder Collection, Forever and Always.
Forever and Always is a short romance full of quirky humor and the promise of a happily ever after. Set in The Bay of Islands, New Zealand—one of the most beautiful, unspoiled, sensuous places in the world.
FOREVER AND ALWAYS is part of Mollie Mathews’ PASSION DOWN UNDER SASSY SHORT STORIES series starring Maverick Billionaires and Rebellious Wives. While it can easily be read as a standalone story, you’ll likely enjoy reading the other books, too.
Twist of Fate (Jonathon and Danny)
Love Me Forever (Joey and Tomasso)
Forever and Always (Lily and Leonardo)
Love Me As I Am (Kiri and Benotti)
The Lightkeeper’s Lover (Lucy and Andrew)
Finding a Husband (Julie and Oliver)
Love Me As I Am (Kiri and Benotti)
Fans of Sarah Morgan and Danielle Steel will love these HEA romances!
“Wow, just wow, I can’t articulate enough how compellingly page-turning this remarkable story was. If I could give it more than 5 stars this would be it! This author has the gift & the power to make you experience her remarkable craft on a whole other level. I’m not one to tell the story, the blurb & other reviewers will cover that but I will concede that this magical, mystical, hauntingly beautiful story will stay with me for the longest time. Highly recommended.”
~ Terry
“This book grabbed me from the first page. Both lead characters were portrayed fully as real people not just by how they looked as in many books. There being a child involved added to my enjoyment!”
~ Melba
“The tone for this book is set in the opening chapters as the young Sheikh is faced with ongoing difficulties in the kingdom created by his atrocious father. He is fighting an ongoing battle to prevent himself from being sucked into the past and to rather create a new and prosperous future for his people. Tariq’s previous rejection of Melanie and the results have soured her against romantic love and made her determined to carve a career for herself.”
~ Margaret
“I really like the premise of the book, I always like the royal romance with impediments to happiness and this book has it in spades. I like the strong figure of the Sheikh and the strong heroine who has built a professional career. Immediately I can see lots of problems that seem insurmountable at first: their past stormy relationship, the baby secret, her desire to have her own career, his desire for an heir, his demand to raise the child, his vow to swear off women. I also like that, right off the bat, we learn about his plan to build a reserve for animals and to right the many wrongs from his father’s legacy. These are all good foundations for a fiery, passionate and conflicting relationship.”
~ Elaine
“Fantastic premise that has a substantial conflict behind it. I like Melanie a lot. A strong female heroine is what I want to read. I think that is particularly important with such a powerful man, and here in this instance, someone who can wield such power. I love love love the beginning. This is one tough guy but the book opens with him protecting a baby giraffe. Fantastic opening.”
~ Leanne
To enjoy your copy from Amazon:
AMAZON US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2N2M73P
AMAZON CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0D2N2M73P
AMAZON UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D2N2M73P
AMAZON AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0D2N2M73P
Universal Link:
WHAT IS SOFT IS STRONG is part of Mollie Mathews’ new BITTERSWEET SHORT LOVE STORIES series While each story and book in the collection can be read as standalones, you’ll enjoy reading the other books, too. All of Mollie’s series are linked. If you find a character you love, they could be in another story or full-length novel.
Love In Venice (Mauro and Maggie) (3rd prize, Koru Excellence in Romance Award)
Love In Mexico (Ruby and Oliver)
Love In Sicily (Gianni and Kate)
Love in Montana (Jack and Lizzie) (Pre-order, releases June 20)
Fall in love with these contemporary heroes and heroines trying to mend their hearts, overcome their fears and find true love—read the other standalone books my Mollie to discover the friends and family who tumble into a once-in-a-lifetime-happily-ever-after affair of the heart themselves. 5-star reviews