Katherine Center Books
The Bright Side of Disaster – 2007
Jenny, a new mom, faces heartbreak when her fiancé leaves her post-birth. Navigating single motherhood, she finds strength, unexpected love, and humor. With quirky friends and family, she rebuilds her life, learning that disasters can lead to brighter days, embracing resilience and the chaos of new beginnings with heartfelt optimism.
Everyone Is Beautiful – 2009
Lanie, overwhelmed by motherhood and a new city, feels invisible. A chance photography class sparks self-discovery, revealing her strength and beauty. Juggling family chaos, she reconnects with her husband and herself, learning that love and confidence bloom when you embrace imperfections and find joy in life’s messy moments.
Get Lucky – 2010
Sarah, fired from her high-flying ad job, returns to Texas, reconnecting with her sister and a past love, Everett. Helping with a quirky library campaign, she finds purpose and romance. Facing family secrets, Sarah learns luck comes from embracing change, love, and the courage to rewrite her own story.
The Lost Husband – 2013
Libby, widowed and broke, moves to her aunt’s goat farm with her kids. She finds healing through farm life and a budding romance with O’Connor. Facing past grief, she discovers strength, love, and second chances, learning that home is where the heart rebuilds, surrounded by quirky animals and new beginnings.
Happiness for Beginners – 2015
Helen, newly divorced, seeks reinvention on a wilderness survival course. Amid quirky group dynamics, she clashes with Jake, her brother’s friend. Through mishaps and self-discovery, she finds courage, unexpected love, and healing. The rugged outdoors teaches her that happiness begins with embracing vulnerability and forging new paths forward.
How to Walk Away – 2018
Margaret’s perfect life shatters after a plane crash leaves her paralyzed. Facing recovery, betrayal, and family secrets, she finds strength in unlikely friendships and a new romance with Ian. Through pain, she discovers resilience, love, and purpose, learning that life’s unexpected turns can lead to profound, transformative new beginnings.
Things You Save in a Fire – 2019
Cassie, a tough firefighter, relocates to a new station, facing sexism and past trauma. Falling for rookie Owen, she navigates family reconciliation and personal growth. Through courage and vulnerability, she learns that love and strength can coexist, proving that saving others starts with saving yourself in life’s fiercest fires.
What You Wish For – 2020
Sam, a school librarian, faces upheaval when Duncan, her past crush, becomes principal. His bold changes clash with her cautious nature. As they navigate school politics and personal fears, love blossoms. Sam learns to embrace risk, finding joy in unexpected connections and the courage to rewrite her life’s story.
The Bodyguard – 2022
Hannah, an executive protection agent, is assigned to protect superstar Jack. Posing as his girlfriend, she navigates his quirky family and her own insecurities. As danger looms, their fake romance turns real. Hannah learns trust and love, proving that guarding someone’s heart can lead to healing your own.
Hello Stranger – 2023
Sadie, an artist with face blindness, struggles after a surgery leaves her unable to recognize faces. Entering a portrait contest, she navigates love with Joe and family drama. Through art and vulnerability, she finds connection, learning to see love and herself clearly, even when faces blur in her world.
The Rom-Commers – 2024
Emma, a struggling writer, gets a chance to rewrite a rom-com script with her idol, Charlie. Sparks fly as they collaborate in Hollywood. Facing self-doubt and family pressures, Emma learns to trust her voice and heart, finding love and success in crafting a story that mirrors her own romantic journey.
The Love Haters – 2025
Clara, a cynical lawyer, teams up with charming rival Max to save their firm. Their fake partnership stirs real feelings, forcing Clara to confront her guarded heart. Through witty banter and unexpected teamwork, she learns love can heal old wounds, turning enemies into allies and cynics into hopeless romantics.
Everybody's Favorite Guy: A Short Story - 2026
In this bittersweet romantic tale, a woman returns home amid personal turmoil and reunites with her charming childhood friend—always everyone's favorite guy. As nostalgia and unresolved feelings resurface during her rocky visit, they explore whether old sparks can ignite a second chance at love in a heartfelt, witty short story.