Women at the Crossroads: Short Story Collection

By Thelma Mariano

Four short stories to inspire and entertain you:

Flying Solo - Ashley has traveled much of the world, thanks to the touring company she works for. Now she's 35 and ready to settle down, but Mr. Right is nowhere in sight. Finding him calls for extreme measures...including hiring a dating coach and getting a makeover. Surely life is meant to be shared. Yet as another birthday rolls around, Ashley faces the possibility of remaining single.

Home for Sale - Lindsey started the affair to escape a troubled marriage. Things have gotten complicated. Now there's a divorce in the offing and a house for sale as her entire life turns upside down.

The Truth about Orchids - To Joanna, flowers have always been a celebration of life. Increasingly, though, they remind her of what's missing. Years have passed since Peter died and it's time to stop wearing her wedding band, especially after an enigmatic man enters her shop to place another order.

In Sickness and in Health - With her husband's early-onset Alzheimer's, Nora's whole world changes. At the nursing home, she finds solace in her friendship with an older gentleman who is caring for his wife. The boundaries between right and wrong start to blur. Where does duty end and her own right to happiness begin?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Thelma Mariano
• Release date: Jun 6, 2019
• ISBN: 9780463327487

Thelma Mariano

Thelma began writing fiction in the confessions field, where she sold over 40 stories to women's magazines (such as True Story, True Confessions and True Experience) put out by NYC publishers in the days of mass readership. SeaStruck, a paranormal romance, is her most recent novel. She also authored two other novels, ConneXions (psychological suspense) and Night Cries (women's fiction). After a long business career, she left to become a life coach and motivational speaker. For 10 years, she encouraged others to go after their dreams. This led her back to her OWN dream of working on fiction, as both an author and editor. Thelma likes teamwork and enjoys working with other writers to help them strengthen and improve their work. It's natural for her to inspire and motivate others. She recently launched a website to offer her services as a Freelance Editor for writers of women's contemporary fiction. You can visit her at www.thelmamariano.com or contact her by email at [e-mail]. Thanks for stopping by!

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