Fiction - Family Life - General

Ransom tells the story of Amanda, a woman who loses her way, convinced she could never repeat her mother's mistakes. Confident in her superiority, Amanda's mindset leads her down a dangerous path, darker than she ever imagined. After a harrowing encounter with evil, she...

Betsy Ruscoe, a single university professor in her mid-30s, is pregnant, and the man she thought she loved is not interested in fatherhood. At the same time, her dying mother begs Betsy to find the woman who gave her up for adoption at birth...

Dorrie Gilbert, a potter who lives alone, is completely unprepared for motherhood when her oddball, overweight, and orphaned nephew, Hugo, comes to live with her, demanding to know the truth about his parents and horrified that she doesn't own a television so he can...

Amanda Connors, age 35, never dreamed her fairytale marriage to Billy would end in divorce. She never imagined that she'd catch him in bed with a close friend on the day her mother died. She never fancied that she would trade her ambitions for...

Souls Belated is a novel written by the renowned American author Edith Wharton. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around two characters, Lydia and Gannett, who are both in unhappy marriages. They meet on a train and strike up...

The Beldonald Holbein is a novel written by American author Henry James. It tells the story of a wealthy American family, the Beldonalds, who move to England in search of cultural refinement and social status. The family consists of Mrs. Beldonald, her two daughters,...

Beneath the Old Oak Tree is a book of poetry about this journey called life. With an open mind, Ms. Hurd explores many perspectives from different walks of life, and on a more personal level, writes of her own childhood and young adult years...

Share a day with Hemo, a young boy with an adventurous imagination and a loving heart. Together with his best friends, Lexi and Spaz, his dog and cat, they explore a wondrous world of limitless possibilities. Don't forget that mom, dad, and his sister...

At the age of twenty-one, Peggy Malone is the owner of a successful family business, employing her sister, Megan, her father, Tom, and her neighbor, Tillie. Peggy's Pantry is the hot spot café in Riverside, serving the best pastries, sandwiches, soups and coffee. Baking...

After years of being apart, Ian and Mary are finally reunited and living their happily ever after - but only for one glorious HEA minute. One unexpected blink later, and they are living in chaos as Ian's cognitively impaired daughter and her new groom...

Lyndenn Behm draws on personal experience to tell stories set in the world of Prairie farms, small towns and First Nations. Some of the tales are pure in their sincerity; others are comical and may seem far fetched, but people who have lived in...

Touching and original, Stories About Mothers and Their Daughters and the Clock Family is comprised of two parts. In the first, author Beth Carol Solomon, M.A., has written a collection of short stories about the relationships mothers have with their daughters, many of whom...

Rediscover the charm of 19th-century England in "The Younger Sister, Volumes 1-3," a captivating work by Catherine Anne Austen Hubback and Jane Austen. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a story steeped in the nuances of social class and family life. Delve into...

"Seven Miles to Arden" is a sweeping historical romance and family saga set in the early 20th century, exploring the lives and loves of Irish immigrants in America. This enduring coming-of-age story, meticulously prepared for republication, delves into the heart of Irish-American experience and...

Uh oh! Bob, the pet dog of the Doud's family is missing. And Troy is the first suspect. Will he be able to prove himself innocent? Or will his life be changed forever... After 3 months, 10 year old Samuel Owoade has finished his...

The Patio Club is about two sets of mischievous sisters who passed away and came back. Years before, they made a pact that when they died, they would meet up and visit retirement and assisted living communities. Each day, the four women hang out...

A look at mental resilience and physical fortitude of womanhood, as she pursues her inherent role in creation and sustenance of our existence. Unlike the male who bleats and trumpets superior wisdom and prowess. She silently encourages him into falsely donning an armour of...

The dramatic final chapter of the Augustus Family Trilogy. Once again an Augustus is protecting themselves and the family name with lies. In 1960, rich, pampered, Elizabeth Augustus leaves college and disappears into the developing, San Francisco, California hippy scene. Her father, who is...

Hard Times in the Hollow- The story of the Avery's, a farming family in Cattaraugus County, New York, and the struggles they endure through war, prohibition and the Great Depression. As their difficulties mount family matriarch Iris pushes the family to extremes in her...

Well, this is the book you've been waiting for. In this book, you will discover how to apply the Word of God in an easy, fun, and practical manner. As well as develop a habit of seeing God in your everyday life. In addition...

"WINNER" of the 2018 Texas Authors Association's Best Inspirational /Spiritual Children's Book. This story beautifully illustrates the joy parents feel when blessed with a child and is one that families will treasure for generations. This book reminds us that children are special gifts that...

Anna and Mike have a plan, to escape her abusive husband. Lee has his own plan, to stop his wife and so-called best friend for good. Who will succeed, and how has a lifelong friendship come to this?The three friends meet in early childhood,...

On the surface Susan seems to have a normal, loving family, but there are secrets in her past that she cannot share with anyone. Because of this she is considered by those who know her to be an aloof and cold woman. One day...

"Today, I am in the changing room of my life and tomorrow, win or lose, I'll move forward a stronger and wiser woman." Sandy Lovett's confused mother and chaotic life are having an effect on her waistline. She knows she needs to change her...

A varied collection containing previously unpublished short stories. Paige has kept a secret for over 30 years; Pearl worries about a vulnerable neighbour; Gina learns a lesson about patience; Roger meets an old enemy; a group of strangers are brought together in unusual circumstances;...

One might be excused for assuming that an idyllic life unfolds for those who have chosen to live and work near the shores of Crater Lake. Nothing could be further from the truth.Long-time resident, Izzy Montgomery juggles the stress of a new job with...

Zander and Lillian are in for a big surprise when their parents tell them how drinking water can help them run, jump and play. They learn how water fuels your body just like how gas fuels a car! Join The Cann Family and all...

Paragon was the most famous super hero in the world, but then she decides to retires to raise her family. Despite having super powers, her life didn't get any easier. When the kids start getting powers she starts losing hers!Author: Scott BachmannISBN-10: 0989605116ISBN-13: 9780989605113Publisher:...

Maryann D'Agincourt's stunning novel in sketches follows Jocelyn from childhood to middle age, starting at the moment in her youth when she first hears the name of the mysterious Canadian painter, Alex Martaine, whispered by her parents. Each of them-Jocelyn, her art-loving mother, and...

Princess Lizzy and her friends head off on more adventures and are learning little life lessons as they go. Lizzy is a young girl with a big heart and a bigger smile. She learns about being a good friend, how to handle an emergency,...

Two young women, murdered their homes, forty years apart. Their deaths have the it-can't-happen-here horror that tears into the heart of a community, in this case, the small Southern town of Piedmont, North Carolina. The two families aggrieved by the first murder suffer again...

Six siblings, one wedding tangled in one unusual family. The Crieurs are preparing to celebrate the wedding of youngest sister, Naomi. Hope fades for a peaceful celebration when a bombshell threatens the nuptials. Best described as the modern day film Soul Food, Preaching To...

A young widower fights to overcome substance abuse and emotional instability as his daughter attempts to find solace for them despite overwhelming odds. Set in southern Louisiana, Over, Under, Across & Through tells the story of Tristan and Sarah Maes and their extended family....

Shelley and David are a couple of almost-empty-nesters preparing to embark on the next stage of their life. They've just ordered white furniture and are planning the vacation they've waited their entire lives to take. Their life is catapulted in a completely different direction...

A verse novel which enlightens life in the middle of dreams. Under the kitchen sink, I reached for a glass vase. Gradually, water flowed from the faucet. At the halfway mark, the water stopped filling up the sides of the vase. Out of the...

21st Century "blended family" dynamics clash with Old World traditions. Irish Catholic Thomas and bohemian Paula from Colorado fall in love on Ireland's Puffin Island in the summer of 1968. Four decades later, they strive to rekindle their romance and create the family lost...

After tragedy devastated their family, Crystal and her sister, Taylor, have been sent across the country for the summer to live with strangers, Pastor and Sister Young. Bound by guilt and shame, Crystal refuses to speak in this new environment. She merely exists, despite...

With her 34th birthday looming, Topaz feels like part of her life is over: her love life! When her sister enters her in a local radio competition, which asks the question: Does life begin at forty?, her life changes forever. Betrayed by love, internationally...

'Moving and beautifully written ... explores the complex ties of family and friendship with insight and compassion.' Tracey EmersonCan you leave the past in another country?Francesca Maier knows little of her father's home country or her parents' life together before she was born. A...

'Moving and beautifully written ... explores the complex ties of family and friendship with insight and compassion.' Tracey EmersonCan you leave the past in another country?Francesca Maier knows little of her father's home country or her parents' life together before she was born. A...

What does one know of forbears, say two hundred years ago? After eight generations or so, and over two hundred connections? Sad, happy and doubtful connections perhaps. And what of those thousands who preceded? This is the tale of George Gunner and others, in...

Betty Sue, by nature, is a storyteller. She's a woman who's constantly worrying about the little things, who listens to a sad song and ends up crying, believes in love at first sight, and adores happy endings. In short, Betty Sue is what many...

A new chapter begins for Natty, Glenn and Ruth in this sequel to Nicola Dunn's first novel Imperfect Perfection. The Hopkins family have been left scarred and shattered in the wake of tragedy. Natty, Glenn and Ruth are all facing stress and confusion, as...

Do you think you could ever love someone enough to let them go? How much would you sacrifice for love? Imperfect Perfection is a story of unconditional love, of a mother's struggle for survival, both emotionally and physically, and her journey to gain the...

Lay Gently on the Coals, a fictional family saga, set in The Boroughs in Northampton, on the eve of the Second World War, is a sardonic account of a family at war, its trials and tribulations. The family of ex-Sergeant Jack Fulthorpe struggles to...

'So addictive' Lisa Hall, bestselling author of Between You and Me. A gripping psychological thriller of family secrets and the crimes we commit to keep them, Too Close is perfect for fans of Katerina Diamond or BAD LITTLE GIRL. Cecelia and Sebastian have a...

You should never pick up hitch-hikers, her father had told her, but the storm was so wild, the night so dark and the hour so late, that Keri stopped at the side of the empty dual carriageway and took on board a whole load...

A woman is discovered locked in a cellar in a mountain village: she is suffering, and suffering too from photophobia - fear of light. Her story goes back to the Greek Civil War. It is also a tale of lost love. Fotini has disobeyed...

It has been decades since Bobby last saw his mother. Now, his sister calls, and he knows before she even speaks--the old woman is finally dead. He'd expected to feel nothing; but death, Bobby knows, has a funny way of surprising you. Now, after...

REMEMBER WHEN... * phones still sat on a desk? * television had only 3 channels? * all three channels displayed only black and white? John Reed is a ten-year-old who lives in northwest Ohio with his mother, father, and younger brother. John begins 1963...