Books in the Success on Her Terms series

Single mom Carrie Bennet knows that her 'new' home in a run-down townhouse is a much better place than living with her cruel and controlling ex-husband, and she's determined to create a good life for herself and her two children.With a budget so tight that one wrong move can leave her homeless, the stress is overwhelming. She's willing to do almost anything to get her head above water, but with no experience and no degree, her prospects are slim.Her biggest chance comes from the most unlikely place-the dumpster in the parking lot of her complex. With creativity, hard work, and a little luck this might be the breakthrough she's been hoping for.Sweet, Smart, and Struggling is the first in series featuring fun, creative women who make their own rags-to-riches stories come true. Get inspired, find some new friends, and escape with these feel-good stories.Start reading today!

Carrie, Lisa, Maria, and Jaz know that friendships can come from unusual places. You don’t need to have a lot in common to create lifelong connections.But when Jaz comes up with a radical idea for helping vulnerable people, they agree it’s an almost impossible idea… almost.Carrie’s struggling with a challenging practicum placement and is losing faith in her ability to help people.Lisa has just quit her job to work from home, and is frustrated with their difficulty in making things happen.Jaz is loving her business and her life as a new mom, but her parents are still pressuring her to conform to their expectations.And Maria just wants to make sure all her ‘girls’ are OK before rheumatoid arthritis makes it impossible to do anything on her own.Is it worth shooting for the stars when daily life has so many challenges? Start reading today to find out!

Part 1: Carrie and Jonathan can’t believe how good their life is. They’re both in jobs they love, they have time for each other, and they have the perfect wedding planned.But a family crisis brings everything to a sudden halt. Once again, Carrie finds herself scrambling to take care of the people she loves most while trying to meet her client’s needs. Only this time she has Jonathan supporting her.Should they delay their wedding until everyone’s OK? And what if the worst happens? Can either of them handle one more loss in their lives?Surrounded by their friends, they try to put all their plans aside and make the most of what they have right now.Part 2: When Lisa realizes she’s fallen in love with single dad and close friend Aaron, she handles it in her usual, direct way. But his answer sends her on an unexpected search for something she can’t define.She tries to bury herself in caring for her mom, managing her friend Jaz’s clothing business, and keeping an eye on all the tenants in the housing project.But something’s still missing. Will she find whatever it is she’s longing for? Or does she need to accept her life the way it is? She’s counting on her friend-turned-counselor Carrie to help her make the right choices.When she decides what to do next, everything changes. Again. And there’s no chance to go back to the way things used to be.