Fiction - Family Life - General

Symphony Nelson has weathered more than her share of hardships--in part thanks to the faithfulness and affection of her adopted puppy, Toby. Her formerly chaotic life seems to be settling down, until a peaceful walk in the woods leads Symphony and Toby to the...

Charlie Bellerose, a Canadian ex-pat, has built an enviable life in Madrid: a beautiful wife, a precocious daughter, a burgeoning empire of language academies. But when his marriage threatens to fall apart, he finds himself uprooted and returning home to Toronto. There he finds...

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Explore the complexities of family and domestic life in G. H. Lewes's "Rose, Blanche, and Violet," a classic of 19th-century fiction. This second volume of three delves into the psychological landscape of familial relationships, particularly the intricate dynamic between children and their stepmother. A...

Step into the world of 19th-century domestic life with "Rose, Blanche, and Violet," the concluding volume of G. H. Lewes's compelling exploration of family relationships. This meticulously prepared edition allows readers to rediscover a classic of literary fiction. Explore the intricate bonds between sisters,...

Step into the intricate world of 19th-century domestic life with G. H. Lewes's "Rose, Blanche, and Violet, Volume 1 of 3." This compelling work of domestic fiction delves into the complexities of family relationships, exploring the dynamics between sisters and the often-fraught role of...

"The Turmoil, A Novel" by Booth Tarkington captures the sweeping social changes reshaping the Middle West during the rise of industrialization. This family drama explores the complexities of urban life and its impact on individuals and relationships. Set against a backdrop of rapid growth...

Join young Ralph and Julia on their summer adventures with their Uncle Terry along the Maine coast. From fishing trips to exploring the local wildlife, this heartwarming story will entertain readers of all ages.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,...

The story of a mother and daughter in an idyllic Cape Cod town... On a freezing January night, LaRee Farnham answers a knock at her door to find a policewoman holding three-year-old Vita Gray, whose mother has just been murdered a few miles away....

The much anticipated new novel - about how a family, and a rural community, recover from a terrible bushfire - from a stunning young Australian writer, Eliza Henry Jones. A year ago, a devastating bushfire ripped Annie's world apart - killing her grandmother, traumatising...

For fans of Elin Hilderbrand, USA Today bestselling author Pamela Kelley invites readers to step onto the shores of Nantucket, the perfect backdrop for your summer beach read.Three sisters, each at her own crossroads in life, inherit a Nantucket restaurant and embrace working together.Mandy,...

A moving story about family, forgiveness, and unexpected love--where the fault lines of a fractured past become the foundation for building something new.Eden Hawthorne spent idyllic childhood summers in Grand Trees, a mountain town perched along a restless earthquake fault in the heart of...

A knitting retreat gets knotty in this humorous and poignant novel about love, second chances, and the unyielding bonds between mothers and daughters.Maggie Hodges and her daughter Piper are looking forward to a restful knitting retreat in the picturesque village of New Hope, Pennsylvania....

Author: Martin ZelderISBN-13: 9798891328044Publisher: Atmosphere PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/02/2025Pages: 266Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.75d

Author: Haley YoungISBN-13: 9798218750817Publisher: Folk & Lore PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/09/2025Pages: 176Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.36lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.44d

Author: Judy StewartISBN-10: 1834184703ISBN-13: 9781834184708Publisher: Tellwell TalentLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/19/2025Pages: 90Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.21lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.22d

Author: Kim de l'HorizonISBN-10: 1250437903ISBN-13: 9781250437907Publisher: Picador USALanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/25/2026Pages: 336Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 8.25h x 5.38w x 1.00d

Author: Steven RowleyISBN-10: 0593851498ISBN-13: 9780593851494Publisher: G.P. Putnam's SonsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/19/2026Pages: 336Format: Hardcover

Author: Jean GraingerISBN-10: 1915790808ISBN-13: 9781915790804Publisher: Gold Harp Media LtdLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/10/2024Pages: 528Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.92lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.31dLarge Print

Author: Janell Goodrich YorkISBN-10: 1649174926ISBN-13: 9781649174925Publisher: Scrivenings Press LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/19/2025Pages: 274Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.71lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.58d

Author: Lance HattattISBN-10: 103589324XISBN-13: 9781035893249Publisher: Austin MacauleyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/15/2025Pages: 206Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.03lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.50d

Author: Ilona BannisterISBN-13: 9798217088027Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)Language: EnglishPublished: 05/05/2026Pages: 240Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.96lbsSize: 9.25h x 6.13w x 0.59d

Author: Eileen Peña CravenISBN-10: 1779623488ISBN-13: 9781779623485Publisher: Tellwell TalentLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/31/2025Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d

Author: Lily Brooks-DaltonISBN-10: 1538770520ISBN-13: 9781538770528Publisher: Grand Central PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/31/2026Pages: 400Format: HardcoverSize: 9.25h x 6.25w x 1.25d

When Tinashe reunites with his family in Poland, they must adjust to a life far from the familiar rhythms of Zimbabwe. Together, they face the challenges of a new language, culture, and climate - learning that home is not just where you're born, but...

## Preorder a BRAND NEW utterly heartbreaking read from Sheila Norton **You'd know if something was wrong... wouldn't you? But danger doesn't always wear a mask - it can hide in plain sight.** After a difficult break-up, my six-year-old Daisy is finally settling into...

Now that Camille has graduated from high school it's time to deal with all the adult issues her parents tried to shield her from. Who's going to cross her path forcing her to Crash Out? Our 5 juniors in high school are showing the...

Sean, an autistic man in residential care, finds his ordered world turned upside down by the sudden death of his mother. In the absence of a father and siblings, first cousins Isabelle and Lucy, two sisters who don't see eye to eye, find themselves...

They ride for the One who died.Ryder leads the Iron Grace Brotherhood-a motorcycle club of redeemed men who fix more than just bikes. They repair what's broken in the lives of others. When a bullied teen brings Ryder face to face with Chloe-a single...

The new novel from international bestseller Anne Tiernan, with her trademark wit, sharp observation, charming warmth and devastating honesty when it comes to mid-life. Juliet never planned to be the other woman, but Rory was the only man she'd ever loved. She was sure...

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nest and Good Company comes a wry and tender portrait of two families forever changed by one lovestruck decision that will reverberate for decades.It's 1977 and an air of restlessness has settled on the residents...

Beneath the sun and sea of South Florida, dark crimes and bone-chilling secrets are lurking. Introducing a brand-new twisty mystery series from award-winning author Elaine Viets. When the body of adult film star Sammie Lant is found buried next to the courtyard pool of...

Cast by the Sea by Theresa Verboort is a poignant novel featuring two sisters, Sophie and Alicia, who have returned to the coastal town of Bandon, Oregon where they grew up. Their mission is to bury their mother's ashes in the local cemetery and...

Truth stands the test of time. However, some truths may be unbearable to know. Annie was placed in foster care but now has been adopted. She is loved and doted-upon by her forever family: her mom, dad, grandparents and cousins. Life is full. However,...

To the world, Henry is an oddity-his behavior teetering between eccentricity and something far more misunderstood. Whispers follow him, questioning whether grief, war, or loss have left him this way. But those who truly see him know better.Henry possesses a rare gift-an unwavering kindness...

I didn't know what to expect when the time came for me to go on stage. An attendant with a clipboard and wearing headphones came out to get us one by one in the waiting room as if we were awaiting a Golden Ticket...

Working in the campus bookstore isn't Colton Wixsom's ideal job, but it's where he happens to be when he runs into his first crush, Andre Dupree... his old Swim Coach. Andre Dupree is a beautiful athlete, and for the few years he coached Colton's...

The Four-Pools Mystery is a tale of intrigue and suspense, where a young lawyer becomes involved in a series of mysterious events at a plantation. The story unfolds around a plantation, a ghostly presence, and a string of unexplained thefts, drawing the protagonist into...

Heath Forbes, a best selling writer with Hollywood screaming to adapt a couple of his hit novels, just needs to get away. From everything and everyone. So, his agent sends him to the one place he didn't expect to go, for him to find...

Sabah's Grandmother Akeli collects items of all shapes and sizes, but of all of the things her grandmother collects, Sabah loves the snow globes the most. Her very favorite one features the great pyramids of Giza inside, and gazing into it sparks an interest...

Since he was little, Spencer has always had a weakness for sweets. Years and years of sneaking candy and gum has done quite a number on his primary teeth, and before the damage goes any further, Spencer's family decides to tackle the candy conundrum...

Simon and Sam are brothers who argue about everything, all the time. They fuss and fight over little things, big things, and everything in between. Their mother soon tires of their bickering, and uses a delightful dish as an unlikely tactic to encourage peace...

Don't miss the emotional next instalment in AnneMarie Brear's bestselling Waterfront Women series From rags to riches... but will happiness follow? Orphaned as a child, Fliss Atkins has spent her life working at her uncle's pub, The Bay Horse Inn, nestled along the banks...

Don't miss the BRAND NEW series from bestselling author Stephanie HarteMeet the Kennedy twins and get ready for trouble!Twin sisters Lily and Daisy Kennedy live a life ruled by their controlling father, Des. Desperate to salvage his own shattered dreams, he forces his girls...

A BRAND NEW emotional read from Louise Guy I loved him... but I loved my daughters more. I knew what I had to do. I had to protect them. When June Marlow was arrested for the murder of her husband nearly thirty years ago,...

'A wonderfully warm, romantic read' Karen ClarkeBella is happiest running her tiny antique business from the front room of her cottage on the boardwalk. To ensure she has enough income coming in, she also rents out two of her bedrooms and is hiding a...

Are you a pessimist? Does the everyday jumping thru hoops just make you want to puke? Does smiling and faking it for strangers make you cringe? Or maybe you are a borderline optimist that needs a little daily clarification. Either way this book is...

Hollywood star Ashe Hunter has done many things to get ahead... some best kept hidden from the public eye... But when someone from his past threatens to reveal his deepest and darkest secrets, how far will he go to keep them from the woman...

In a rambling split-level house on the outskirts of Tacoma in the 1970s, a young girl is preoccupied by the anomalous phenomena she reads about in magazines: alien visitations, ESP, pyramid power, the Bermuda Triangle. Meanwhile, she and her stepbrother, thrown uneasily together by...

Dick Cheney Shot Me in the Face...and Other Tales of Men in Pain is an enthralling and award-winning story collection. Unpredictable, humorous, sometimes dark, and surprisingly heartfelt, these stories explore the secret life of men as they pass into adulthood, middle age, and old...