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The Haynes family members are doing their best to navigate life as a new unit. After a whirlwind romance, a hasty marriage, and subsequent adoption of two girls, they are all doing their best to develop a new normal that suits everyone. With each...

How can a boy become a man without one in the home to teach him how?This is a question that our society ponders over every day with no answer! Well, Mr. Hall has the ANSWERS! With his use of fiction & flawed characters, he...

Set among the rolling green hills of New Zealand's verdant Waikato District, this episodic collection of short stories opens a window into the life of a twentieth century dairy farming family. Nuanced and thought-provoking, the accessible tales highlight the emotions, disagreements and aspirations dwelling...

There are drugs, failures, and the police. This fast-paced drama, deeply rooted in fact, puts readers right there with him as he takes readers for the wild ride through the ups and downs of relationships and becoming an author. As readers weave through the...

Das Paradies der Damen vom franz sischen Autor mile Zola erschien 1884 als elfter Roman des zwanzigb ndigen Romanzyklus' Die Rougon-Macquart. Anhand der Geschichte der Protagonistin Denise, einer Verk uferin, die aus der Provinz nach Paris kommt und im Paradies der Damen eine Anstellung...

Acclaimed international bestseller Catherine Dunne's thrilling US debut is the story of two wronged women bent on revenge at all costs, and "a page-turner that's both poignant and satisfying" (Booklist).Revenge is sweeter than regret... Dublin. Calista is young, beautiful, and headstrong. When she falls...

A snowstorm is brewing. Father squirrel must find a place for his family to stay warm, but another animal is hiding out in every place he finds. Then he discovers the perfect place--a glove that someone has lost. As the family snuggles in, the...

Winner of the Mao Dun Literature Prize. From one of China's most celebrated authors comes a masterful novel about modernity and tradition, love and obsession, and economic change and quixotic dreams--all set against the backdrop of a rapidly urbanizing China.In post-Cultural Revolution China, in...

From The Brighter the Light author Mary Ellen Taylor comes an uplifting tale of hope and love between a mother and daughter as they learn that life is a masterpiece in the making.When artist Dani Manchester learns she's slowly losing her vision, she becomes...

In this heartwarming story of hope and second chances, Emma and Mel are about to discover that sometimes life is about the journey, not the destination...Classic forgetful Emma--she's done it again, this time accidentally ruining a Valentine's Day surprise for her best friend Mel....

The Sunday Business Post Fiction Book of the Year Shortlisted for Popular Fiction Book of the Year - An Post Irish Book Awards A heart-warming and hilarious novel about life, love, and the weight of all we leave unsaid, Duffy & Son is a...

Shayne won't get out of the car. It's the summer of 1972 and the whole family has come up to Grandpa Murphy's cottage for their annual trip. Three generations are out on the property, swimming, wandering through the forest, fixing up the clubhouse, getting...

Jasmine who was a ninth class student has a weakness. She could not remain silent if any of her friends were suffering for anything. She would go to any extent and probe into their personal matters also even sometimes that got her into problems.When...

Author: Barbara MarozziISBN-10: 1685269435ISBN-13: 9781685269432Publisher: Covenant BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/02/2022Pages: 22Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.25d

Hobo 7By: William Steven Montgomery, Sr.Hobo 7 is the tale of all the trials and tribulations of the Montgomery family, passed down from generation to generation, along with the family motto: "Move forward, no tears, no looking back."Our story begins in 1831, when Wallace...

From the award-winning author of the book-length essay This Little Art, a debut novel that reaches back to the start of the novel tradition and outward to the complexities of contemporary life. Kate Brigg's debut novel--the follow-up to her acclaimed This Little Art--is the...

Davis is the first guy to catch my attention since... hell I don't even know.Instantly, he made me think and feel things I forgot existed. It has been forever since I put my needs first, so I took the chance and let him light...

"The Long Corner is a riveting read by an abundantly talented writer and storyteller."--Scott Burton, The Los Angele Review of Books"Eerie and moving...compelling...An argument for the necessity of irony, risk and integrity in the production of art as in life."--Will Stephenson, The New York...

Jace is the bad boy, all tatted up. He's pretty much the head of the school with a rep. Every girl wants him even the English teacher. Every guy wants to be him. He's hurting inside. All he is is misunderstood. 17 year old...

"A disturbing yet hypnotic modern version of a fairy tale where an orphaned brother and sister struggle to discover their own American Dream." - Peter Schwartz, author of Old Men, Girls, and Monsters --- Two orphans, a sister and a brother, wander the streets...

Sofia Garnier is happy with her single life and her career, despite her difficult relationship with her opera singer mother. When her dementia-stricken grandfather gives a sealed letter that he refers to as a confession, Sofia finds herself in a quandary. Should she destroy...

Serena and Glenna are both experiencing the harsh realities of WWII. Serena is mourning the death of her husband who was killed in combat. And as a single mother, Glenna is struggling to provide for her five-year-old daughter Katie. When Serena reluctantly hires Glenna...

A NEW YORK TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH - A DECEMBER 2022 BELLETRIST BOOK CLUB PICK - A gripping novel set in the world of professional ballet, New York City during the AIDS crisis, and present-day Los Angeles. - "Beautiful...Howrey, a former dancer...

Carmel, a 40-year-old Irish woman, is living a life that's fine, not exciting or awful, just fine. She has a house, a husband, it's all okay. She never had kids, but that's just life, right? She knows she should be grateful. She's better off...

When the twists and turns of life threaten to overwhelm Anna, she gathers her courage, applies her intellect, and acclimates. Her formative years become a crucible of ingenuity and industriousness which hold sway over the rest of her life.Spanning over seven decades, Witness Mark...

Growing up in an Italian-American household was special. It was particularly memorable for a boy who was given way too much freedom by his grandparents, Giuseppe and Maria, who treated him like a young Italian prince. There were fun and escapades galore, many of...

Taking off my favourite striped apron to sit down for our family meal, I know something is wrong the moment the doorbell rings. A chill runs through me as the police officer places handcuffs around my wrists and I see my husband's shocked face....

Nikki's infatuation with her secret crush took her down a journey filled with lust, secrets, lies, and an unexpected blessing that led her to relocate closer to her family. She was a waitress at the local diner and often prayed that God would send...

Math teacher Michael Carter is not a happy man. His daughter, Jessica, has gone missing. Then his wife dies from Hodgkin's Disease. Alone and depressed, he doesn't believe he can ever love another woman. Michael must overcome obstacles if he is ever to find...

The New York Times bestselling author of The Lost and Found Bookshop brings readers a can't-miss tale of friendship, hardship, redemption, and love between a San Francisco baker and a barbecue master from Texas."Susan Wiggs understands the tender dramas of everyday life, of friendship...

A heartfelt fiction debut that will appeal to fans of Emily Giffin's Southern charm and Jennifer Weiner's compelling, emotionally resonant novels about the frustrations of family, Cancel the Wedding follows one woman's journey to discover the secrets of her mother's hidden past--and confront her...

"The greatest writer of his time."-Edmund Wilson "One of the great poets of the novel, a genius of his art"-Edgar Johnson "His characters are marvelous, his insights wonderful...you don't expect reality but you get something bigger and better."-Ruth Rendell The Old Curiosity Shop was...

Johnathen Powers and his cousin Stevie Powers was born into a family in St. Louis that has a reputation that's hard to hold up too. Their grandfather and his brothers were the finest boxers and street fighters that the old city has known, and...

A young boy learning about life in a small mission boarding school in Central Africa; development workers trying to build roads across barren countryside, provide logistical support to a failing state, and assist in relief efforts after the Rwandan genocide; a "Perfect Embassy Wife"...

Sweet, clean romances to make you smile today Included in this collection are: Romance on the Island; Romance in the Mountains; Lost love; London Adventure; Romance in the Forest; Romance under the Stars; Romance in the Mist; Internet Romance; Romance in the Valley, Rhythms...

Hannah Webber fears she will never be a mother, but her prayers are finally answered when she gives birth to a son. In an era of high-stakes parenting, nurturing Sam's intellect becomes Hannah's life purpose. She invests body and soul into his development, much...

Nouveaux JourneéBy: Evelyn Pounds Shortly after their union, Einn and Lorah are given an important task by the village elders: To search for their ancestors. Along the way, they discover the strength, love, and togetherness that shaped their community. About the AuthorA small-town science...

The highly anticipated debut work of adult fiction from award-winning author of crossover novel Catching the Light, following three generations of Newfoundland women. 49th Shelf Most Anticipated Fall 2022 Releases Some memories are treasured, re-read like a favourite book. Some are traumatic and won't...

Bilingual translation in Hindi & English of Daddy Will Fix Itपापा सब ठक कर दगCreating bonds and preserving culture.शुरुआती बचपन में ही सुदृढ़ लगाव बन जाने से, भावनात्मक शक्ति और सहनशीलता बढ़ती है। देखिए, कैसे एक छोटी सी लड़की अच्छी तरह जानती है कि...

A surprising and moving novella about a misunderstood neurodivergent girl from one of Japan's most acclaimed young writers, the author of The Woman in the Purple Skirt A sensitive and tender depiction of belonging and neurodivergence, perfect for fans of Convenience Store Woman and...

There are no secrets that time does not reveal...Bristol 1937The year is 1937 and the country is still reeling from the abdication of King Edward the Eighth the year before.His brother, the Duke of York has become King George the Sixth and will be...

A Manhattan photographer finds inspiration and new possibilities in a Gothic Rhode Island beach house in this uplifting fall-set read from New York Times bestselling author Shelley Noble. Dani Campbell is the latest darling of the Manhattan art scene. As a self-taught photographer, Dani...

Marion Miller needs a fresh start.Her childhood in Northern Ireland wasn't easy, with a father who passed away when she was young and a mother who got lost in grief. Now grown-up and with family relations as tense as ever, Marion heads to England,...

With unabashed winter charm, The Wishing Bridge sparkles with the humor and heart fans of Kristy Woodson Harvey, Nancy Thayer and Jenny Colgan love most.Once the hottest mergers and acquisitions executive in the company, Henrietta Wegner can see the ambitious and impossibly young up-and-comers...

Three novellas from humorist Richard Vadim: The Marrying Kind engages three generations in a classically screwball romance. All I Want for Christmas brews chance meetings and mistaken identities into a charming Christmas romance, family style, with all the trimmings. In The Phenom, a young...

In this heart-wrenching exploration of unconditional love, what a mother finds in the aftermath of her son's death could put her family back together--or tear them apart for good.In the wake of her son's sudden death, Margaret Dobrescu struggles to keep it together in...

Dick, a blunt and bawdy Philly sports fan, finds himself in an assisted living facility following a stroke. Determined to regain his independence, he does daily laps around the grounds with his quad cane. But when recovery never comes, and days swell into years,...

When you've dug the hole so deep you can no longer see the light above, it's time to put the shovel down and start climbing.Hank has hit rock bottom and storm clouds are gathering on the horizon. Does he have what it takes to...

In this story, Col. George Lee is in a happy marriage. Laura, his wife, is with child. Several dangers face George, Laura, and his best friend and his wife. His mercenary friend has married his sister, and he still helps George as requested. George...

This book was written with the hope that it will somehow enrich your life and give you hope for how your own life can be, no matter how bad it seems. Life always has its ups and downs, but we should never give up...