Nicole Ellis Boeken

Follow the life lessons of 30 remarkable women of colour - past and present - who have made their mark on society and culture."When you are struggling and you start thinking about giving up, I want you to remember something... and that is the power of hope." - Michelle Obama (White House speech, 2017)From activists to scientists, artists to sporting icons, each woman's story is different - but all have in common a deep-seated resilience to fight against the prejudices and barriers to success that women of colour face on a daily basis. The book features political powerhouses such as Kamala Harris and Stacey Abrams, as well as businesswomen like Arundhati Bhattacharya and Angelica Ross, and writers Michaela Coel and Amanda Gorman. With 30 stunning, specially commissioned portraits, We Go High not only celebrates their achievements but uncovers the personal beliefs, attitudes, and determination that drive them.

The story follows a confident princess excited for her first day outside the castle, only to be told she can't wear her beloved crown. As she navigates playtime with other children, she struggles with feelings of inadequacy, believing that being prettier would help her make friends. Her mother offers wise advice that resonates universally, reminding readers that true beauty comes from within, a lesson for princesses of all ages.

Welcome to Candle Beach, where falling in love is easy...almost. Join the women of Candle Beach as they navigate life, relationships and their dreams for the future. A surprise inheritance. An even more surprising chance for love. Dahlia Winters lives a free-spirited, carefree life…until she inherits a deteriorating small town bookstore and reluctantly moves to Candle Beach. The sooner she can get out from under the bookstore and its mounting debts, the better. Until then, she plans to rekindle old friendships and sketch the beautiful coastal scenery. What she doesn't factor into her plan is her enigmatic and handsome new neighbor... When Garrett Callahan first lays eyes on Dahlia, he’s instantly smitten, and that’s precisely why he must stay as far away from her as possible. No matter how hard he tries to resist, life and circumstance keep throwing them together. But when he learns of her financial troubles, he can’t help but want to lend her a hand, and eventually, his heart – if she’ll have it. How can her friends convince her to stay in Candle Beach and fight for the bookstore's survival? Will the flighty girl with big city sensibilities scare Garrett away or will she open his eyes to the possibility of happily-ever-after despite their differences? The Candle Beach Sweet Romance series novels are "clean and sweet" contemporary romances that can be read as standalone novels and have happily-ever-after endings with no cliffhangers. Book 1: Sweet Beginnings -- Dahlia's story Book 2: Sweet Success -- Gretchen's story Book 3: Sweet Promises -- Maggie's story Book 4: Coming soon