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A Mother's Love
At 45, the last thing Rachel expected from her routine OB-GYN appointment was a positive pregnancy test. She and her no-strings-attached arrangement with Marquis was working out just fine, and having a baby simply wasn’t part of her plan. Now that she knows she’s pregnant and not perimenopausal, Rachel has some big decisions to make. What does this mean for Rachel and Marquis?
Ashley is about to graduate college with her high school sweetheart, TJ, a fellow student. As terrible timing would have it, TJ breaks up with her and days later she wakes up nauseous with outlandish cravings. Several positive pregnancy tests and unanswered phone calls to TJ later, the results are Ashley’s going to have a baby, and she’s going to have to do it alone. But how?
Miranda and Rose have always wanted to be parents, dreaming of having a baby since before their first unsuccessful efforts a year ago. Despite Rose’s very traditional Hispanic mother’s difficulty accepting their same-sex marriage, while also managing life’s challenges, they refuse to give up. How will they move forward with their dream of motherhood?
Michelle has suffered an unimaginable loss, and her solution for recovery is to have a baby. Despite being single, and still navigating the twists and turns of tremendous grief, she decides to push forward with becoming a mother. With the support of her very best friend, Michelle believes she is finally on her way to healing. But how can she face motherhood alone?
A Mother’s Love is an intimate tapestry woven together by the lives of four Black and Brown women who couldn’t be more different but who share so many of the same hopes, dreams, and fears. Through glimpses into each of their experiences, this tender novella investigates how family, friendship, and most of all, love, can conquer uncertainty, and happiness can bloom where least expected.
Content This book contains themes that might be disturbing to some readers, including mentions of pregnancy termination and gun violence.
Ashley is about to graduate college with her high school sweetheart, TJ, a fellow student. As terrible timing would have it, TJ breaks up with her and days later she wakes up nauseous with outlandish cravings. Several positive pregnancy tests and unanswered phone calls to TJ later, the results are Ashley’s going to have a baby, and she’s going to have to do it alone. But how?
Miranda and Rose have always wanted to be parents, dreaming of having a baby since before their first unsuccessful efforts a year ago. Despite Rose’s very traditional Hispanic mother’s difficulty accepting their same-sex marriage, while also managing life’s challenges, they refuse to give up. How will they move forward with their dream of motherhood?
Michelle has suffered an unimaginable loss, and her solution for recovery is to have a baby. Despite being single, and still navigating the twists and turns of tremendous grief, she decides to push forward with becoming a mother. With the support of her very best friend, Michelle believes she is finally on her way to healing. But how can she face motherhood alone?
A Mother’s Love is an intimate tapestry woven together by the lives of four Black and Brown women who couldn’t be more different but who share so many of the same hopes, dreams, and fears. Through glimpses into each of their experiences, this tender novella investigates how family, friendship, and most of all, love, can conquer uncertainty, and happiness can bloom where least expected.
Content This book contains themes that might be disturbing to some readers, including mentions of pregnancy termination and gun violence.
198 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 28, 2024
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April 27, 2026Now THIS is a great example of how to execute an independently published book well.
I was entertained from start to finish. The story moves with intention, the pacing holds up and it kept me engaged in a way that made it easy to imagine it as a film. Honestly, I could see this being adapted and doing extremely well.
There was one small inconsistency that briefly pulled me out of the story for about 2.5 seconds but it didn’t impact my overall enjoyment or the flow of the narrative.
Beyond that, this was a solid, engaging read that shows strong storytelling instincts and a clear sense of direction. It’s the kind of indie book that reminds you what’s possible outside traditional publishing when done right.
I was entertained from start to finish. The story moves with intention, the pacing holds up and it kept me engaged in a way that made it easy to imagine it as a film. Honestly, I could see this being adapted and doing extremely well.
There was one small inconsistency that briefly pulled me out of the story for about 2.5 seconds but it didn’t impact my overall enjoyment or the flow of the narrative.
Beyond that, this was a solid, engaging read that shows strong storytelling instincts and a clear sense of direction. It’s the kind of indie book that reminds you what’s possible outside traditional publishing when done right.
November 24, 2025
Very realistic storyline. Every day we are changing how families are made and recognized. 4.8 ✨ 👏🏽
July 9, 2024
It’s a short novella on the life of 4 women embarking on the journey of motherhood. Each woman has a relatable story.
This is a book that show you the view point of women in different stages of their lives and how they navigate change.
I happy each one of the women had a happy ending
Definitely worth your time
This is a book that show you the view point of women in different stages of their lives and how they navigate change.
I happy each one of the women had a happy ending
Definitely worth your time
November 9, 2025
A Journey of Unconditional Love
This book was a beautiful story about so many diverse paths to motherhood. I loved that it didn’t shy away from some of the struggles we as women face during the journey.
This book was a beautiful story about so many diverse paths to motherhood. I loved that it didn’t shy away from some of the struggles we as women face during the journey.
February 20, 2026
Omg, this an awesome read. I love how author wrote about different ways how becoming pregnant makes it relatable.
May 21, 2025
Maria Anderson, congratulations! 👏🏾 This is a wonderful journey to motherhood told from different perspectives. I found myself relating to many of the characters' stories. I don’t want to give anything away because this book deserves to be read. Just know you’re in for an incredible journey that will make you feel deeply.
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