Expat Stories

Dilemmas of a self-conscious polyglot who lives in China and speaks no Chinese.

Sarah pushed edit on the text message that read 'I can't wait to see you' and swiftly wrote, "I'm sorry to have invited you, but honestly, I don't want to get married again." Meet Sarah - just a girl from Philly who is also a survivor, a mother and, once upon a time, a man's wife. However, in Sarah's coming of age story, she is a blogger, a best-selling author and a book coach. Nearing forty, and post two failed marriages, Sarah recognizes her journey's struggles, yet her focus rests upon the future. With no time for looking back, or feeling sorry for herself, Sarah is living her dream and focused on her goals. However, consistent marriage proposals try to divert her, guiding her back toward marital status. Sarah can't help but ask herself and her recently divorced friends, is it a diversion, or is marriage what they need? Should they attempt marriage again, or be content with the life they built for themselves? Is genuine happiness even achievable when love is absent? This novel will answer the trending question for women of the current age: single life or dutiful wife? Indulge in this unique trilogy, starting with Sarah's initial tragic love story, her newly discovered empowerment and finally Sarah's Wedding.

I dabble a bit in poetry, just something I do in my spare time and it's by no means the best thing you'll read, it's just a way for me to get my feelings out and maybe you can relate to it in a way.

Meeting the love of her life during a pandemic seemed like wishful thinking for Anushka. However, everything changed when her cravings for a grilled cheese sandwich leads her to the grocery store where she serendipitously meets a man with captivating green eyes. Is this just a one-time meeting brought together by chance, or will it lead to the romance she won't ever forget?

A Swedish girl living in Colorado wants to go back to her country of origin until she discovers the real reason for their sudden move!

In which Park Sunghoon's cold heart gets defrosted. ❅ HE is one of the most skilled figure skaters in his district. So much so, he and his partner were slated to compete in nationals together. But when his partner winds up with a severe injury, he is forced to pair with a new skater and needless to say... he's not happy. SHE knows that stepping into someone else's shoes is no light matter, let alone those of the former partner to Korea's "Ice Prince." Others have warned her about his infamous reputation, but coldness is an illusion; the appearing absence of warmth. There will always be more to what's underneath the ice.