Fiction - Family Life - General

When things turn up missing at the campground, things that wild animals aren't likely to carry off to a hiding place, it looks like a human must be involved. But why would a human want to steal a glittery hairbrush, the first of a...

Miners Row: Redemption & ReckoningBy David R. BennettIn the cold shadows of Morgantown, where past sins linger like coal dust in the air, Miners Row: Redemption & Reckoning unearths the struggles of a community seeking salvation. Duke Deaver and Jack Richards fight to rebuild...

This may be the apocalypse but no one notices; people are too busy living, accommodating a changing world. Or dying - each their own singular, unique death.Farmland is disappearing. Oceans are rising. The planet is getting hotter. Dead seas stink. The air is becoming...

On Little Great Island, climate change is disrupting both life and love After offending the powerful pastor of a cult, Mari McGavin has to flee with her six-year-old son. With no money and no place else to go, she returns to the tiny Maine...

Friendship and Betrayal delves into the intricate world of teenage relationships, where loyalty and deception often collide. In this gripping exploration of the highs and lows of adolescent friendships, the story follows a close-knit group of friends as they navigate the challenges of trust,...

After losing his wife to cancer, Alex Martin finds solace in the serene beauty of Greenhaven's expansive parks, where nature begins its annual awakening. Equipped with binoculars, Alex isolates himself among early blooms, seeking rare birds and a glimpse of joy he once shared...

In public, Kayla's life has been all glitz, glam, and beauty pageants. But behind closed doors, her famliy is falling apart at the seams. Her dad openly cheats on her mom, her mom is drunk every night, and her brother keeps sneaking out to...

Nothing is impossible for Jehovah.As Sarai, later renamed Sarah, faces challenges and sorrow, she sometimes forgets this truth. Although He promised her and Abraham a large posterity, not a single child had yet been born, and she had passed the time for child bearing....

A young woman must shake off a family curse and the widely held belief that she is the reincarnation of her dead cousin in this wickedly funny, brilliantly perceptive novel about love, female rivalry, and superstition from the author of the smash hit My...

From New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean, These Summer Storms is a razor-sharp, wildly sexy novel about a wealthy New England family's long-overdue reckoning . . . and the one week that threatens to tear them apart. "Deliciously impossible to put down."--#1 New...

The Nobody Show is an accident waiting to happen... Old Castle (population 666 ... 665 ... 664) is a town ravaged by unemployment. The magic is gone and the economy is in the gutter, but newest dole statistic, Arthur Lawless, has a dream... Arthur...

I'm the businessman everyone wants to be and the man every woman wants to tie down.They say I reek of old money and I'm sexy as sin.I'm not looking for love but when Hadlea Lloyd books me to renovate her new place, all I...

Erika has made mistakes - disastrous mistakes - and is now paying the price. Not all is lost, however, when she discovers a network she can trust. More than just allies, they are her cousins, united by blood. How far will Erika's loyalty and...

Starting over is never easy. On the run from an abusive home and shunned by her family and friends, Arlana and her son seek refuge on a family farm. Heartbroken and with no one to turn to, she finds comfort in her new neighbours...

John and Ellie Bradley have the love everyone wants to have, except there is one problem, Ellie is sick. John has to balance his ill wife, job, and in-laws who want to interfere. As John cares for Ellie in what the doctors say will...

Men's Wives explores the complexities of love, ambition, rivalry, and societal expectations through a satirical and comedic lens. The story revolves around a family dynamic shaped by social aspirations, where a young woman attracts various suitors, each motivated by different personal desires. The narrative...

The Village by Ivan Alekseevich Bunin focuses on the character of Tikhon and explores the lives and inner struggles of characters in the rural Russian village. The relationships between these characters further deepen the novel's exploration of human emotions, societal pressures, and personal conflicts....

"Leonora" by Arnold Bennett is a captivating Victorian novel, blending romance, intrigue, and societal commentary. Bennett, known for his insightful character portrayal, crafts a compelling narrative that revolves around the character of Leonora. Set in England's Victorian era, the novel explores themes of marriage,...

"A True Friend: A Novel" by Adeline Sergeant is a captivating tale set in the vibrant tapestry of Victorian era England. At its core, the narrative delves into the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and love within the intricate framework of society's expectations and social...

L'étincelle, un livre classique, a été considéré comme important tout au long de l'histoire humaine, et pour que cet ouvrage ne soit jamais oublié, nous, aux éditions Alpha, nous sommes efforcés de le préserver en republiant ce livre dans un format moderne pour les...

The book, The Deaves Affair, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book...

Author: Mojdeh MirzaeeISBN-10: 3384581709ISBN-13: 9783384581709Publisher: Tredition GmbhLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/02/2025Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.12d

Three simple words. Words Savannah longs to say, but doesn't dare. She's made that mistake once already, at great risk to her fragile heart. Brandon seems perfect; the attractive, driven, medical resident with a bright shining future. But nobody is truly perfect, and the...

A promising proposal. A life-changing secret. Will she live out a lie or follow her heart? New York, 1847. Elanora dreams of marrying her childhood sweetheart Eustace. The proposal on her 21st birthday is everything she hoped for, until her fiancé's father dispatches him...

Author: Rita Kim WillISBN-10: 1967441510ISBN-13: 9781967441518Publisher: Rita Kim WillLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/27/2025Pages: 30Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.21lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.08d

In the untamed landscapes of North America, two brothers embark on a journey that will test their bond and alter their destinies forever.Following the death of his wife and daughter, Alvin and his brother Kellen set off from Ireland to North America to start...

The Christmas Quilt is a touching story about love, family, and rediscovering what truly matters. When Sergeant First Class Sugar Smith house returns home just in time for the holidays, she's not only greeted by her family but also a long-lost secret that changes...

In 1960, Pete Brennan returns from military service to northern Minnesota to work on his father's commercial fishing boat. On his first day back, he learns that the fishing operation and the mink farm it supports are under threat from new technology, state legislators...

From poverty's grip to unshakable resilience, Horatio Jefferson will redefine success.On the unforgiving streets of South Chicago, Horatio Alger Jefferson was born into a world of struggle and survival. Raised by his fiercely determined mother, Emily, Horatio learned the values of hard work, faith,...

Celia Middleton sacrificed nearly everything to become the wealthy matriarch of her family and the proud owner of Whispering Pines. After everything she's been through, does she have the strength to hold on to it all?Celia overcame rampant discrimination by proving herself, time and...

How is it possible to see a man Mika's only dreamt of Is he real How could he be sitting in the Italian Bisto right now What happens when the man literally of her dreams appears alongside of his little sister?Mika's happy in her...

Bibi's marriage is in trouble, thanks to her stepdaughter, Scarlett, who has driven a wedge between her and Beau. Frustrated and feeling invisible, Bibi vanishes for a few days, hoping to regain her husband's attention. But instead of the reaction she'd hoped for, Beau...

Author: Ann M. SchreiberISBN-10: 195574386XISBN-13: 9781955743860Publisher: Fox Pointe Publishing LlpLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/20/2025Pages: 368Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.59lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.13d

Her past was devastating. His future was shattered. Will two lost souls merge for the life they both deserve?Zane Shaw needs a fresh start. After his fiancée called off their wedding, he left his failed relationship to run the family restaurant back home. And...

Fourth in the USA-Today bestselling PACIFIC HORIZONS series!Is there ever a good enough reason to let your children think you're dead? Since leaving her home in Maine two years ago, geriatric nurse Mei Lin has done nothing but make mistakes. For penance, she took...

In the End is a powerful and poignant reminder of the beauty of resilience, perfect for readers who enjoyed the introspective sincerity of Emma Straub's All Adults Here and the moving examination of tangled relationships in Joanne Tompkins's What Comes After.Erin McLain lost herself...

Dahlia and Saul have hidden their love because he's a married father of three. After six years of hot trysts, Saul must come to terms with his dual life while Dahlia, as the single paramour, confronts her surprising ambivalence about sharing a future with...

In rural Oklahoma, near the end of World War II, seven-year-old Gracie Timmons watches her grandfather die after confronting a gang of moonshiners on their farm. Gracie has memories of her deceased mother, but only a photograph of a uniformed soldier for a father....

Can anyone identify a perfect spouse? Is there such a person? You'll know the truth after you read The Perfect Spouse. Jason is the protagonist of the story, but the book is primarily about The Perfect Spouse and their plans for other people. Jason...

Three generations are forced to confront the pervasive violence that hangs over them like a ghost, and the distances to which they have carried their forebears' pain.We. Are. Family. is a sensitive and rugged episodic novel which ruminates on the damaging idea of Australian...

A gripping tale of family secrets, betrayal, and the haunting grip of the past.When elderly Walter Armstrong hires Hester Rose to guide his family through his final days, he hopes to ease their grief. But as old wounds and hidden truths come to light,...

Huh! he thought; if a woman with a pepper spray could see off two hired kidnappers, it would be too dangerous to attempt to dispose of her cleanly. He would keep that idea in abeyance. "I am a bastard," he whispered under his breath.His...

From the first pages it becomes apparent that Asystole is a novel about love of life in its purest, instinctive and intimate form. It's also a novel about human faith in its existence and a desire to experience this love. Author Oleg Pavlov places...

Will she ever escape her past?Poppy's life has never been easy. Becoming a mum at sixteen, falling out with her family and being abandoned by her boyfriend has left her feeling lost and alone, but her son is a ray of light in her...

'Heart-swelling, heart-breaking and all-round unforgettable.' Shari Low Cordelia Franks never finishes anything and has spent a lifetime hiding in the shadows. So, when she decides to train to swim the English Channel, she understands why no one believes she can do it. She doesn't...

Call the Midwife meets All Creatures Great and Small in this first of a heart-warming series about a country nurse and midwife. July, 1936 After an unexpected heartbreak and a nasty accident on a busy Liverpool street, Lara Flynn is desperate to start afresh...

Call the Midwife meets All Creatures Great and Small in this first of a heart-warming series about a country nurse and midwife. July, 1936 After an unexpected heartbreak and a nasty accident on a busy Liverpool street, Lara Flynn is desperate to start afresh...

If anyone walked in on our cosy family dinner, they'd think my daughter and her boyfriend were the perfect couple. I watch as he puts his arm around her. Her eyes shine as she gazes at him lovingly. But I know that he is...

'Mollie's missing.' As I look at my husband, I struggle to take in his words. For years, I've been so focussed on our son, who needed me to care for him. I've sacrificed so much to make him feel safe. But have I put...

Ruby rocks in her favorite chair and tries not to think about the past. This family inn, with views across the grassy dunes to the lighthouse standing against bright blue sky, is all she's ever known. But Ruby has been keeping a secret all...