Fiction - Family Life - General

Preston Harding witnessed his best friend's death in the prime of his life. Alcohol has numbed the pain.Until his son's mother drops the boy off on his doorstep and tells him she is dying. Suddenly he's responsible for a young life and is facing...

They were high school sweethearts, but money and pride came between them. Can their twin sons trick them into falling in love again?Reid Hudson would be happy on his Missouri farm except he'd always thought he'd be sharing it with his soulmate, Emerson. Instead,...

When Stevie Jones flees the loneliness of New York for a new life in London, she's searching for something more than just a job or change of scenery. She's searching for herself. Her purpose.Stevie doesn't expect to fall into the arms of her high...

Chelsey and Marcus had the kind of love that was glued together by laughter, trust, and patience. It was the sort of love that felt unbreakable . . . until grief tested every emotion.After the devastating accident that stole Marcus's father, brother and brother-in-law,...

"Pollyanna's Debt of Honor" is a compelling continuation of the adventures of Pollyanna Whittier, the world-famous "glad girl" who first captured readers' hearts with her unwavering optimism. In this narrative, Pollyanna has transitioned into adulthood, facing the sophisticated challenges of marriage, family, and social...

"All We Like Sheep" is a compelling collection of narratives by the celebrated Canadian author and activist Nellie L. McClung. Set during the transformative era of the early 20th century, this work explores the intricacies of human nature, morality, and the social conscience of...

In 1935 seventeen-year-old Lisa leaves home and the security of her life in London to live with her estranged father in Sundsvall, Northern Sweden. Eager for new experiences and challenges she finds work in a sawmill, discovers her father's affair with the stylish, married...

With an Introduction by Casey Cep"A welcome hybrid compendium. . . . reinforces Lee's indelible voice, contributing a rewarding addition and resource to the slim canon of her literary legacy."--Los Angeles TimesFrom one of America's most beloved authors, a collection of newly discovered short...

Author: Rebecca RaisinISBN-10: 0008805741ISBN-13: 9780008805746Publisher: HQ DigitalLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2026Pages: 352Format: Paperback

Damian Gaines has worked the past few years to overcome a lifetime of trauma from his small hometown, and if it were up to him, he'd never return to Prairie, Michigan. But his father's impending trial brings memories of his tumultuous past bubbling to...

"An astounding achievement." --Megha Majumdar (bestselling author of A Burning) * "Her best book yet." --Paul Yoon (award-winning author of Run Me to Earth) Set in midcentury America, At Last explores a rich family saga centered on two fierce and competitive matriarchs whose intertwined...

Some stories are about endings. This one is about what comes after.In Second Chances, the next installment of The Mulligan Chronicles, a seasoned funeral director finds himself navigating grief, faith, and the quiet spaces between loss and hope-often with the unexpected guidance of a...

It's the weekend of Manny's bar mitzvah.But even though this is a festive occasion, there is tension in the house.The family has experienced tragedy - Manny's twin, Danny, was killed in a school shooting less than a year ago.Now, with the extended family and...

Set against the glittering backdrop of 1920s New York, Twenty-Four Hours unfolds over the course of a single day in which the seemingly charmed life of a wealthy socialite begins to disintegrate. Through intersecting perspectives, the novel reveals the emotional and moral collapse of...

A moving, whimsical debut love story of 'what if' about a grieving widow who attempts to rewrite her past with magical typewriter ribbons to try to save her husband from his unfortunate fate, for readers of In Five Years and Me Before You. Alone...

Coming soon! Eyes On You by Adele Parks will be available Dec 01, 2026.Author: Adele ParksISBN-10: 0778332470ISBN-13: 9780778332473Publisher: Park RowLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2026Pages: 352Format: Hardcover

One Christmas morning. One unspeakable tragedy. A family forever changed.The Calhoun family's joyous holiday erupts into horror when a freak accident outside their home leaves their youngest child dead - crushed beneath the wheels of his grandfather's car. What follows is a devastating unraveling...

BrokenBy Edith Murrey"A life in fragments. A soul in shadows."Sarah's life has never been a quiet one. For years, she was the center of the storm, navigating a world defined by high-stakes drama, turbulent relationships, and a relentless pace that left little room for...

Author: Michael Mohammed AhmadISBN-10: 0733651666ISBN-13: 9780733651663Publisher: Hachette AustraliaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2026Pages: 336Format: Paperback

"The Forsyte Saga, Volume I: The Man of Property" introduces readers to the captivating world of the Forsyte family, a Victorian upper-middle-class clan grappling with the complexities of love, ownership, and societal expectations. Authored by John Galsworthy, this literary classic weaves a rich narrative...

Inspired by true events, The Sieve: A Resolution of Misdeeds follows Momo Serafini, a first-generation Italian-American whose identity was shaped within the walls of his family's Roxbury tavern, Columbo's. It was a refuge in Boston's shadows where saints and sinners came together over Nonna...

Author: Jude DeverauxISBN-10: 1472211391ISBN-13: 9781472211392Publisher: HeadlineLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/27/2014Pages: 466Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 7.81h x 5.06w x 1.16d

A Cape Cod summer of love, laughter, and second chances in the town that always finds its way back to kindness.Welcome back to Cranberry Harbor, where the tides of summer bring change, challenge, and a whole lot of heart. Summer time in Cranberry Harbor...

Author: Kaushik MitraISBN-10: 0143478230ISBN-13: 9780143478232Publisher: India Penguin EnterpriseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/02/2025Pages: 272Format: Paperback

Amid 1860s Europe, where manufacturing workers live in poverty and master's rule, Margaret Hale decides to marry the man she has been secretly in love with for some time: cotton mill owner, John Thornton. Against the wishes of both her relatives and his disapproving...

Hi, my name is Mary Withey. I am a widow, but I have kept my husband's name. I live in Great Yarmouth with my cat, Blue, in a lovely ground-floor home. I used to live in Hemsby, but sadly, my home was taken by...

There are many types of blended families; this one is a unique story, but one some families can probably see in themselves. An interesting, poetic, informational read about families you can learn to appreciate. This blended, multicultural book, tells the real-life story of the...

The barnyard babies are all upset. They don't want to learn to use the potty! But Momma Cow knows the secret for making potty lessons easy & fun. Can you say "M-O-O-O-O-O " to Poo? Need help taking the frustration out of potty-training, straining...

If you love original Nigerian novels, then this is a fiction novel about Nigeria where things fall apart. You will love it like other naija stories when things fall apart as other Nigerian authors like Chinua Achebe have proven in the past. Scroll up...

Add this thought provoking collectible short story to your collection. A worldwide global crisis is upon us. Due to a lack of educated and skilled workers, the world economy is struggling. Intellectuals fault social media and the digital culture that has dumbed down humanity....

Kaysee and Dominic Belluomo are on a mission; along with the most elite soldiers from Milite Coven. Tasked with ridding their dying world of the vampire and Lycan hybrids, their mission could very well end catastrophically if they aren't careful. During their decade-long battle...

The Flight of the Swans is a family saga set in British India and Malaya, which unfolds against the backdrop of war, famine, family conflict, social injustice, and sacrifice. Blending history and fiction and spanning half a century, the novel tells a tragic tale...

Free vacations are what everyone ever want. Luckily, the Morris family have got it. They have come to 'HorrorPark' for an enthusiastic summer vacation. But what type of vacation is the one where a ventriloquist dummy is on their back, trying to make them...

How much can be forgiven?After the Mendoza family unexpectedly loses their youngest son, Michael, they each face a different adversity. From spiritual struggles and disillusionment to family rivalries and quirky social interactions, each family member deals with the aftermath of Michael's death differently.Jose Luis...

Written by a retired teacher and celebrated author, this is a fun and delightful children's story about...HATS!Are hats a part of your world? This fun tale with colorful illustrations will help the readers travel into the world of hats. In sports, in entertainment, at...

This Is Between Us, Kevin Sampsell's utterly engrossing debut novel, is a confessional tale of love between two resilient people who have staked their hearts on each other. Chronicling five years of a troubled romance, This Is Between Us offers an intimate view of...

A teen's life is complicated. Add an overworked dad, a distraught mom. Enter an old man from the wrong side of the tracks. He knows things. He's there when you need him. This happens to someone; it's not a maybe thing. People get hurt....

Between Cloud and Horizon: A Relationship Casebook in Stories is an examination of what defines the relationships that define each of us, and the myriad forms they take, in a story collection that doubles as a casebook of how we interact with each other.It...

Christmas is nearing, and the town is getting ready to celebrate. But, some influential people are threatening to stop the town's annual Christmas weekend celebration unless certain conditions are met. The new mayor, Derek Olson, must meet this challenge and try to keep the...

Part of the Open Door series of short books for emerging readers. Kate is finding it hard to come to terms with her husband's unemployment. She and Bill are struggling to pay the bills. They don't have enough money for the children's Christmas presents....

The Worst Generation is character Jenny Alhouse's indictment of her parents' contributions to the contemporary world, their generational short-sighted and selfish degradation of economic and environmental well-being. Her recounting of childhood shows much she is thankful for - a stable, caring home, times kayaking...

At fourteen, Cassie Wolphe's way of life in Appalachia is being changed by the influx of modernity/postmodernity. She is in love with Jake McCollum, believes she will marry him and constructs her life around this central act, but like her brother, Ben, Jake rejects...

Richard, a successful businessman, is deep in a coma. Unknowingly to all, he can hear everything said around him. He has no choice but to listen as his wife Anna and daughter Ella long for his passing. He also has a son that no...

Lives are simply a series of memories, and stories, plus recollections prompted by photographic images, music and places and the interpretations placed on each. She never knew her parents, she knew very much about her family or her life or the lives that had...

As Emma and Jack work to rebuild their relationship, they must confront the mistakes of their past and learn to forgive each other. With the help of their loved ones and a newfound understanding of each other, they start to build a future together...

In the Darkest Part of the Night, There's Comfort in Wandering. Kaitlyn's favorite fleece blanket, as soft as the softest kitten belly fluff, settled around her shoulders as she slipped from her bedroom. The house sat dark, quiet, resting before tomorrow's adventures. Old houses...

Following a family tragedy, siblings Lou and Oz must leave New York and adjust to life in the Virginia mountains--but just as the farm begins to feel like home, they'll have to defend it from a dark threat in this New York Times bestselling...

An epic story that unfolds over four decades, this haunting novel follows Andrea on her personal journey to discover the true identity of her father. Taking place in Santa Cruz, California; San Remo, Italy; Paris, France; and a small town in North Carolina, this...

When Julia Gideon is widowed during the Second World War with five children to look after, she is left to manage Westover House with insufficient means for its upkeep. Urged by her solicitor brother to downsize and turn the family home into flats, she...

Sometimes the friend you've always needed is the sister you've always had.Throughout the years, sisters Gracie and Juliette Bennett have let life's changes pull them in opposite directions. But when their beloved grandmother Mimi passes away, they're drawn back together in the most unexpected...