Collection: 👗 A New Beginnings Series
👠 Chick Lit with Humor, Heart, and a Fashion-Forward Twist.
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
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🎄Completions and Connections–Resolution List/Meet-Cute
A New Year’s resolution list sends Christine into hilarious misadventures — and into the path of a connection that just might change everything.
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👗 Made for Me –Self-Discovery/Opposites Attract
Michele has always played it safe—in love, in family, and in her career. When she’s pushed into a high-stakes design competition, she discovers talents, confidence, and ambitions she never knew she had. Between the pressure of proving herself and the pull of an unexpected romance, Michele learns that sometimes the best designs are the ones you create for your own life.
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💄 New Attitude –Fresh Start/Found Family
Fresh off a reality-TV design competition, Kira comes home to find her marriage over, her belongings gone, and her life in shambles. With her young daughter by her side and a royal wedding on the horizon, Kira must rebuild from scratch—rediscovering her confidence, her talent, and maybe even her heart along the way.
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👑 Queen of Hearts–Royal Family / Healing Journey
Maryn never expected to literally fall into the arms of a prince. But loving Prince Stephan means trading anonymity for palace intrigue, fairy-tale expectations, and the scrutiny of an entire nation. As she learns to balance her own identity with royal duty, Maryn must decide if following her heart is worth the crown.
💡 Trope Snapshots
- Chick Lit / Light Women’s Fiction
- Female Friendships & Self-Discovery
- Humor + Emotional Growth
- Fashion Industry Backdrop (design, style, reinvention)
- Romance as a Subplot (closed-door, low-to-no spice)
- Royal Family
- Reality TV Show
⭐ 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.”
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2017 Reader's Favorite International Book Awards Honorable Mention, Chick Lit Category
2018 IndieReader Discovery Awards, Category Winner, Chick Lit