Fiction - Family Life - General

A well-raised women is one who models the vision of family life taught by her parents. She can only play the role of one character in the script. The other role players in her story must possess integrity for her contentment.Imbria gets a taste...

In the distant future, Greapa celebrates an uncommon birthday--his thousandth--by inviting numerous guests to an uncommon gathering. There Greapa will tell what has lain untold and hidden for centuries. He will recount in detail the momentous events that shook the Earth before the coming...

Dr. Keysha Williams has just delivered a beautiful baby girl when she receiving the horrifying news that her Chicago Bulls superstar husband has been killed by a drunk driver. Consumed with grief and regret, Keysha returns with her son to Hoover, Kentucky, where her...

A father wrestles with his ego and the decision to tell his curious son the scandalous and desperate thing he did to become a high school legend.Author: Aaron BuchholzISBN-10: 166322885XISBN-13: 9781663228857Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/23/2021Pages: 54Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.13d

An Autopsy of Betrayal is inspired by the common cry of countless resilient women. Crumbling under the weight of the helplessness, guilt, and self-blame the comes from being in love with narcissists, their relationships always begin with fairy-tale romances but end with shattered hearts....

Everyone it seems wonders, at some point in their lives, what will happen when they eventually stand before the "Pearly Gates"?One man seems stuck somewhere between, in a groundhog effect, approaching and re-approaching the Gates in a repeatedly futile attempt to attain a bottle...

The Bo Bear Books, written by Kamy Lynn Neumann and illustrated by her husband Brian, are a series of character building stories for young children featuring Bo Bear and his adventures. Each story ends with a Bible verse to help remember the lesson learned...

Patrick Allen Mohn became interested in creative writing in high school in southern California, and his first college major was Creative Writing. After moving to Cerrillos, New Mexico, and thus into the Galisteo Basin, Patrick pursued his interests in writing and outdoor photography. Several...

Families are messy because relationships are. The Strange family of Castle Cove, North Carolina is no different. Three brothers grow up with the same parents who love them equally and provide for them generously because they can, yet each brother turns out different. Harrison,...

Originally published in 1982 to wide acclaim, The Good Son remains Craig Nova's undisputed masterpiece. This classic explored the complicated entanglements of fathers and sons --expressed in the story of nouvue-riche father Pop Mackinnon, who used his wealth to manipulate his son Chip into...

Jeremy Johnson grew up in a world famous family. His father and mother were opera singers and as for his two sisters, one was a brilliant pianist and the other a violin prodigy. Everyone in this famous family was a talented musician ... everyone...

There are mysteries to solve when adults think a child is creating a problem, but the child isn't quite so sure. Enjoy two intriguing stories by David H. Rosen: Samantha the Sleuth: The Case of the Missing Socks Once again, Samantha's sock drawer contains...

This is the sequel to 'From the Ashes'. We find Saskia and Jenny still at Cambridge University. Her casual friend and the only boy she has ever kissed, Larry Murberry Has disappeared to the USA to study. Saskia and Jenny journey to see Saskia's...

Florence Montgomery's "Misunderstood" explores the complex and enduring bonds between brothers in the face of profound loss. This poignant story delves into the intricacies of family life, capturing the joys and sorrows that shape sibling relationships. Through trials and tribulations, the characters grapple with...

"The Brimming Cup" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher explores the complexities of marriage and family life against the backdrop of rural Vermont. This enduring work of domestic fiction delves into the everyday realities of love and commitment within a close-knit community. Fisher's keen observations capture...

In this hauntingly unconventional novel, young Lissa Power challenges the imagination and captures the heart as she struggles to grow up under the guidance of her father, Stouten--a watchmaker, inventor, and mechanical wizard--who is easily old enough to be her grandfather. When Lissa is...

Another beautiful Santa Fe spring as four uneasy couples trample each other's lives in the search for love. "Making Crazy," the second novel in Scofield's "Santa Fe" trilogy, explores the emptiness of love under false pretenses. As mishaps pile up, the increasingly frantic dance...

An artistic genius and a philanderer, the recently deceased Henry Jones has left a legacy. His wife Flora, a highly successful surgeon who's never been sure she's given enough time to her family, must finally come to terms with her husband's many flaws. Their...

An aspiring newspaper reporter comes across a mystery that threatens to turn the Cold War hot in a funny, thrilling, and strictly undercover romantic comedy by the bestselling author of Don't Forget to Write.In 1962, opportunities are typically few for nice Jewish girls clacking...

A single mother strives to understand the enigma of a reclusive novelist in a poignant novel about belonging, secret lives, and the want to disappear by New York Times bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde.Amelia Booker, a journalist and expert in American literature, receives a...

A single mother strives to understand the enigma of a reclusive novelist in a poignant novel about belonging, secret lives, and the want to disappear by New York Times bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde.Amelia Booker, a journalist and expert in American literature, receives a...

Author: Robin MillerISBN-13: 9798896172512Publisher: Newman SpringsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/24/2025Pages: 356Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.68lbsSize: 7.00h x 5.00w x 0.79d

Author: Min Jin LeeISBN-10: 1538784033ISBN-13: 9781538784037Publisher: Grand Central PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/04/2026Pages: 528Format: Paperback

Author: Lindsay MacMillanISBN-10: 1400348102ISBN-13: 9781400348107Publisher: Harper MuseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/02/2026Pages: 368Format: Paperback

Author: Ashley WooISBN-10: 0063434571ISBN-13: 9780063434578Publisher: Harper PerennialLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/08/2026Pages: 304Format: Paperback

Author: Cisco MillsISBN-13: 9798999042613Publisher: Roots OmgLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/22/2025Pages: 246Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.74lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d

It's 1918, and Bluma Rappaport can't wait to set sail for America where her husband has gone to start a new life--ostensibly for their whole family. But when Sender fails to send money for their passage, Bluma takes matters into her own hands. She...

Discover Rosie Clarke's next gritty instalment of her bestselling Blackberry Farm family saga series... Perfect for fans of Lizzie Lane, Fenella J Miller and Patricia McBride Nothing is ever easy on Blackberry Farm! Cambridgeshire 1944 Pam Talbot dedicates her life to keeping those who...

This whimsical novel by a beloved Brazilian writer follows a family of tobacco farmers through the eyes of various objects in their home--an old mirror, a pickup truck, a protective work smock, and a sick, loving tree On a small tobacco farm in the...

Sam's parents have a serious problem.They're not evil, they're not mean... they're just boring. They're so wrapped up in work emergencies and deadlines that they miss the biggest moment of Sam's life: her championship-winning game. For Sam, that's the final straw.With her best friends-Ella,...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - The author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist The Snow Child returns to the mythical landscapes of Alaska with an unforgettable dark fairy tale that asks the question: Can love save us from ourselves? "No one writes like Eowyn Ivey."--Geraldine Brooks"You will...

From the award-winning author of Flux comes "an endearing novel about second chances" (The Washington Post), with wise insights into love, family, and the art of sushi. "Wise and poignant [with] mouthwatering descriptions of food . . . I Leave It Up to You...

A short, exquisitely moving novel about finding beauty, hope, and meaning in the brevity of life, as narrated by the one who knows it best: Death. Travis is Death in the modern world. He wears jeans and a T-shirt and lives in a small,...

A man's unusual request at the end of his life sends shockwaves through his family, forcing them to confront their own beliefs, relationships, and the meaning of love, ultimately leading to unexpected revelations and a deeper understanding of what truly matters.In Last Wish, the...

Named a Best Book of the Summer by Harper's Bazaar and ELLE - Audiofile Magazine Earphones Award Winner - HONOLULU Magazine's Book of the Year About Hawai i"Stunning . . . An intricately built novel that spans decades, moving in and out of a...

Brad Bach thought he had all the answers-faith, family, and a future rooted in certainty. But when Jenny Cruze comes into his life, everything he thought he believed starts to unravel. She's not LDS. She's not what his mother would approve of. And yet...she...

For those tied to the western landscape who wonder whether we might find redemption in the story of its water during a time of increasing climate extremes, a based-on-true-events tale of family farmers fighting to save the land they steward. Inspired by true events,...

Elaine has time to remember the fire, and her lost family members and decides after being robbed, that life has to change, she goes out on the road to meet her destiny in a small town on the California Central Coast, here she not...

Short story master David H. Hendrickson spins ten tales of aging and fighting the dying light. Filled with heart, empathy, and sometimes even wit, this collection includes "Role of a Lifetime," "One Night Stands for Love and Glory," "The Thick, Wet Cloud of Memory,"...

Sometimes to find your future, you have to face the past... The death of a childhood friend while under Jefferson Parker's counsel fills him with doubts about his calling as a minister. Convinced he's incapable of helping anyone, he still finds himself pulled into...

"Papa," the Santo family's protective and eccentric patriarch, is a man of many obsessions. As he struggles for control in the lives of his loved ones, he's driven to meticulously collect the items that make up the world around him. But no amount of...

They tell mothers like me, a woman whose baby has died, that a new pregnancy will bring a rainbow baby. You know, the beauty after the storm. What they don't say is how hard it's going to be. How scary. How emotional. That at...

Book 2 (Altered Views Duology)Maxwell wasn't born a monster. He was a warrior, a protector.Growing up, he always had the best of everything: the hottest toys, lavish vacations, a loving family. He was a strong athlete, got good grades. He had a great future...

Loosely based on true events, this is a multi-generational tale about relationships and family. Short, punchy chapters provide a fragmented framework to the stories, which gradually begin to come together into a whole. In 1920 Irini Gaspari, a young Greek woman, leaves behind all...

Fifty years is a long time to keep a secret.Looking back on her life, Maggie O'Connor is rightfully pleased. Fifty years ago she left Ireland with a single suitcase and a dream. After long and satisfying career, she is enjoying retirement on her farm...

An unlikely souvenir from the American Revolution becomes the unusual focal point of a spur-of-the-moment fly-fishing trip. The coveted relic, an inkwell, spirals from a casual topic of conversation into a wondrous curiosity, a reason for family introspection and a backdrop for a lifelong...

"Waiting For Martin" is set in a nebulous future-never in which catastrophic environmental change has returned ancient beings to earth, as well as raining down a disastrous helping of new ones. A family of children try to make their way home to their older...

In Memory of Lucy Ellen Bender Lucy was born on June 11, 1942 in Grantsville, MD, and went home on August 21, 2018 in Chattanooga, TN. She was an adventurous spirit who lived in Grantsville, MD; Meyersdale, PA; Morgantown, WV; Virginia Beach, VA; Rockville,...

She's going to put it all on the line for love, but what if it's too late? Annalisa and Drew always dreamed of going to Costa Rica, but she discovers he's planning to take another woman there. It wasn't just their dream. Annalisa and...

Having married a man several years older than herself, Mary Montague craves love and attention to relieve the monotony of her days. Her husband, Gerald Montague, whose ill-running health is ruining his life, has little time to spare for his young wife. In Mary's...