The Sanctity of Marriage by Amelia Winkle

Rose Wilson has held on to the promise of true love – fairytale love that lasts forever – into her mid-thirties, but her choices in men leave her hopeless in that regard. After deciding that she will never date again, and inspired by her lifelong friends Leann and Penelope, Rose undertakes a new mission, to unequivocally reject the idea of love and marriage. With the help of her friends, Rose works towards breaking the world record of 29 marriages. Society’s expectations of marriage can be a problem, however. Rose and her friends discover that it’s not easy to find 27 men who can be satisfied with a marriage in legality only. Some long for a lasting relationship, some want money, and some just want to be a part of the action. She also meets the man of her dreams, which proves to be a bigger problem in her life. With these challenges, but with her friends always by her side, Rose fights towards the finish line.

Happiest in Denial by Cassandra Cordini

Who doesn’t dream of true love? When Mia meets Wolfgang, she thinks all her dreams have come true. Blinded by her passions, she plunges into marriage, even though dark shadows seem to hover around him. Wolfgang can’t hide his true nature and in time even Mia is finally forced to confront the truth about her husband. Dignity and self-respect come at a terrible price – will Mia pay it or will she be forever Wolfgang’s plaything?

Maggie: A Journey of Love, Loss and Survival by Vicki Tapia

Mt. Clemens, Michigan, 1887. Seventeen and headstrong, with marriage on her mind, Maggie is sure she has found her one true love. But when she collides head-on with betrayal, overwhelming loss and ill-treatment, her life unravels. In a time when women had few rights, Maggie rises above adversity through rare determination and grit, becoming an independent woman ahead of her time. Yet before she can truly find peace, one heartbreaking, life-altering decision remains. Inspired by her great-grandmother's life, the author weaves a timeless story of survival and courage set against the backdrop of Mt. Clemens, Michigan and the prairies of eastern Montana at the turn of the twentieth century.