The New Beginnings Series celebrates fresh starts, second chances, and the courage to reinvent yourself — all with a fashion-forward twist. From awkward wipeouts and career shakeups to royal intrigue and unexpected romance, these light women’s fiction stories are full of humor, heart, and heroines learning to design the lives they deserve. Perfect for fans of Katherine Center and Sophie Kinsella, each book delivers a laugh, a swoon, and a reminder that every ending can lead to a fabulous new beginning.

Reading Order

1. Completions and Connections
A New Year’s resolution list launches Christine into one hilarious disaster after another — and into a connection that might finally help her discover who she’s meant to be.  FREE NOVELLA

2. Made for Me
Pushed into a high-stakes design competition, Michele uncovers her creativity and confidence — proving that sometimes the best thing you can design is a life that truly fits.  

3. New Attitude
Fresh off a reality-TV fashion show and facing heartbreak at home, Kira must rebuild her world from scratch, balancing motherhood, career, and a daring new sense of self.  

4. Queen of Hearts
Maryn literally falls into the arms of a prince, but happily-ever-after means navigating royal rules, palace intrigue, and figuring out who she is when the crown is on the line.

Series Vibe

• Chick Lit / Light Women’s Fiction  
• Fashion, Design, and Royal Backdrops  
• Female Friendships & Family Drama  
• Humor + Emotional Growth  
• Romance as a Subplot (closed-door, low-to-medium spice)

Heat level: Low (closed-door spice with emotional depth)

What Readers Are Saying

• “Like slipping into your favorite rom-com — witty, warm, and real.”  
• “The perfect blend of fashion, friendship, and fresh starts.”  
• “Light women’s fiction with just the right touch of romance.”  
• “Kathryn R. Biel makes you laugh, cheer, and believe in second chances.”  
• “For fans of Sophie Kinsella and Katherine Center — heartfelt but hilarious.”

Made for Me is winner of the 2018 IndieReader Discovery Award for Chick Lit and a 2017 Readers' Favorite Book Award Honorable Mention