Fiction - Family Life - General

After retreating to the familiar comfort of Strathkin following a series of heavy losses, Marcie Mosse is staying at her uncle Callum's cottage while trying to rebuild her life. The picturesque Highland village, with its mist-shrouded mountains and tranquil loch, holds both warm memories...

'I was immensely grateful that despite the gruesome way my husband died, he'd done it with his clothes on.'Anthony Wistern is wealthy beyond imagination. Fragrant wife, gaggle of photogenic children, French chateau, Cotswold manor, plethora of mistresses, penchant for cutting moral corners, tick tick...

A woman finds herself asking surprising questions about her family and friends in this wise, wonderful novel of life, loss, and moving on--from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of After Annie High school English teacher Polly Goodman can talk about everything and...

A BRAND NEW gripping gangland thriller from Gillian Godden! Alex Silva has done his time. Now, he just wants a fresh start. After years behind bars, Alex is finally free and determined to go straight. No more trouble, no more deals-just a clean slate...

In a near future, where even the smallest of appliances are sentient, a young Roomba vacuum sets out to save the humans of her house from a rising technological power in this compelling, original novel. In a self-running, smart house, a young and sentient...

In this wickedly satiric romp, Paul Theroux captures the essence of Hawaii as it has never been depicted. The novel's narrator, a down-on-his-luck writer, escapes to Waikiki and soon finds himself the manager of the Hotel Honolulu, a low-rent establishment a few blocks off...

Following an underdog orphan's journey to becoming an industrious CEO, Noah Rising is a tender story about an unexpected rise to the top. Noah Jeremiah North has nothing-no mother, no father, and not a friend in the world-except his conniving Uncle Willis. That is,...

Tail 1 follows MICE-Driver on a quest to reap the wisdom of his fellow Mousepotamians in the skill of driving to share their wisdom with the students in his driver's education class. What follows is an adventure story both refreshingly unique and entertaining. Driver...

Andy Garber isn't satisfied with life. Her husband, Dave, is always working late. Her teenage kids, Ashleigh and Aaron, would rather be anywhere but with her. She teaches seventh grade in a mediocre middle school.When Dave shows up one day and informs the family...

This Christmas, love is in the air, and surprises are just around the corner!Emma, a young woman navigating the ups and downs of family life, is about to discover the true meaning of love. As her family prepares for their Christmas feast, filled with...

The first in a BRAND NEW series from bestselling romance author Sarah Hope Laura wants to shake things up. She's thirty-eight, and has been living in her parents' house since her divorce last year. Her siblings seem to have got their lives together: successful...

Finalist, Thomas Raddall Atlantic Fiction AwardLuke Tremblett is one of five fishermen lost at sea off the coast of Newfoundland. Rose is left to pick up the pieces and learn to live with his sudden absence. And then there are three children, including two-month-old...

At thirty years old and unmarried, Vesta Blonik's future looks bleak when her widowed father remarries, sells the family farm, and moves away during the depths of the Great Depression, leaving her behind. With winter approaching, she seeks shelter with her brother Josef and...

Love in a foreign land. A decaying hacienda full of secrets. And a woman searching for the story of her life.A funeral and some family business--that's what Julia Bentley expects when she travels to the Philippines to bury her grandfather. She hopes for a...

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....

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...

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...