Divorce Family

Thirteen-year-old Natalie Gallagher is trying to escape: from her parents' ugly divorce, and from the vicious cyber-bullying of her former best friend. Adrift, confused, she is a girl trying to find her way in a world that seems to either neglect or despise her. Her salvation arrives in an unlikely form: Bridget O'Connell, an Irish maid working for a wealthy Boston family. The catch? Bridget lives only in the pages of a dusty old 1920s diary Natalie unearthed in her mother's basement.

Amber's parents just aren't acting the way she thinks parents should. Sometimes her dad goes out on dates when he is supposed to be spending time with her. And her Mom went to Disneyland with Aunt Pam while Amber was with her dad (not fair!). Then Mom and Max decide to get married even sooner and move to a new house—maybe even a new town. Some kids seem to have no problems . . . and that makes Amber Brown green with envy.

Can this swoon-worthy hero turn Dani's dreams into reality? Sure, Wade Spencer is easy on the eyes, has that Southern charm, and comes from a good family, but Dani has been burned by the like before and she’s not fool enough to try it again. But her little girl sees a potential daddy. Seeing how Wade showers her daughter with all the love the girl’s father has denied her, Dani can’t help but warm up to the idea of giving love another try. Wade has a lot going on—a mother with a life-threatening illness to look after, four younger siblings to keep in line, and a farm to run. That ...

A pioneering physician reveals how childhood stress leads to lifelong health problems and what we can do to break the cycle. A pioneer in the field of medicine, TED Talk speaker and subject of a New Yorker profile, Dr Nadine Burke Harris is leading a movement to transform the way we respond to the public health crisis of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress that dramatically impacts our health and longevity.

Join Drew and his dragon Diggory Doo on this uplifting story to help a friend during the most difficult change in his life when his parents live apart and he’s now living in two homes. This is an essential book to help discuss and explain to children the hard but important topic in the simple and appropriate way that children could relate to and understand.

It is becoming increasingly more and more common to enter into divorce or custody proceedings with a narcissistic partner. Narcissism is caused by DRD4 long gene polymorphism (source: NCBI) as well as many other disorders being caused by an explosion of this gene. The population of narcissists have exploded since 2015 when we began researching and writing our narcissism library of books.

Eleven-year-old Sport Rocque is living a happy life, keeping his father's absentmindedness under control, and managing the family budget. When Kate, Sport's new - and nice - stepmother enters the picture, things couldn't be better. Then comes the news: Sport's wealthy grandfather has just died and Sport is a multimillionaire. But millions of dollars equals millions of problems, as Sport soon discovers when his mother returns and kidnaps him to double her share of the inheritance! Life at the Plaza Hotel is no fun when you're a prisoner. Will Sport manage to return his life to normal?

Take a trip to Florida’s East Coast and enjoy the sandy shores of Cape Canaveral Beach, where the Pierce family gathers at their bed-and-breakfast, the Lighthouse Inn, to help each other navigate life’s challenges. A year after her husband’s death in a diving accident, Roberta Pierce is doing her best to cope with her lonely life as a retiree in Key West. Though she misses Charlie terribly, each day gets a little better. She hopes a visit with Beth, Evan, Emily and Erin will raise her spirits. But as Roberta soon discovers, although they’re adults, her children still need her. Beth ...

Amber Brown is in deep trouble. Lately, no matter what she does, it isn't enough. She straightens up her room - sort of. She does her homework - well, most of it. And she agrees to meet Max, her mother's new boyfriend - but she doesn't agree to like him. Now her mother is angry, her teacher wants all of her homework, and Max keeps trying to make her laugh.

Fancy Nancy can't wait to attend her uncle's wedding. She envisions the most exquisite celebration to take place - after all, she's never been to a wedding before. But when Nancy learns that her uncle and his fiancée, Dawn, are taking a more nontraditional route, she's afraid it won't be the fancy wedding she had hoped for.

It's not easy being the Queen of Broken Hearts. While Clare has no problem helping the hundreds of men and women who seek her advice to mend their broken hearts, healing her own is another matter entirely. But falling in love again is the last thing she wants.

Timmy is in Key West, Florida, ostensibly for the honeymoon of his mother and Doorman Dave...if they even got married, which Timmy doubts. Unfortunately for Timmy, crime doesn't take a vacation. And because Total has fled to Cuba seeking political asylum, Timmy must rely on a new partner for help: Doorman Dave's nephew, Emilio. And as if things couldn't get more hectic, Timmy's pants have been stolen by a six-toed cat.

Max and his dad love their weekends together. Weekends mean pancakes, pizza, spy games, dog walking, school projects, and surprising neighbors! Every weekend presents a small adventure as Max gets to know his dad's new neighborhood - and learns some new ways of thinking about home.

Nine-year-old Amber Brown faces further complications because of her parents' divorce when her father plans to move back from Paris and she must decide which parent she will be with on Thanksgiving.

The single father is often considered a mythical creature, found only in sitcoms as an object of humor or pity. Where does that leave real single dads? Too often, it makes them susceptible to overcompensation or apathy. This is guidebook for the rocky road of single fatherhood, extending encouragement, confidence, and challenges, using specific examples from dads who've survived parenting and have hope to offer.

Welcome to Bloombay, a small island with stunning ocean views, picturesque vineyards, and a tight-knit community. Locals and tourists alike love it, and some visitors are so charmed they don’t want to leave. Christine Gellar was supposed to get married last weekend. Instead, her fiancé canceled the wedding, leaving her to pick up the pieces. Heartbroken and confused, Christine pours her energy into helping her best friend renovate her late mom’s house, taking a break from her job as a financial consultant. Her girlfriends are a comfort, and to her surprise, so is Elijah—who should ...

Christmas on Bloombay is a treat! The picturesque vineyards are covered with snow, and there is always something happening in the town's square. Friends and family reunite to celebrate and share their joys and sorrows this holiday season. Between the Winter Wonderland festival and afternoon tea at Abigail's, there's a lot going on. And the movie being filmed on the island is making waves... Sydney Smith has been happily married to the love of her life, and they have two young daughters. When Steve decides to retire from the army, Sydney is over the moon, thinking she'll finally have him ...

A small-town island where everybody knows everybody, Bloombay is a sought after tourist paradise—and some even end up making it their home. When a flood destroys Savannah Thompson’s livelihood, she is faced with rebuilding her bakery while taking care of her sick sister. At forty-five, she’s never had a break, she’s never fallen in love and with everything going from bad to worse she begins to wonder what life is all about. When her longtime friend, Luke, offers her a helping hand, she realizes there might be more between them… Lawyer Harper Wilson never thought she’d end up ...

An island with beautiful sunrises and sunsets, Bloombay sits off Seattle’s coast. Community is strong and new beginnings are possible for tourists and townspeople alike. Lisa McDougal is married to her high school sweetheart, Xander, and runs a very successful daycare. They’ve been trying to have a baby for years, and it’s taking a toll on them. Deep down though, Lisa knows their bond is strong. But when she visits him at work one day, she witnesses something that turns her life upside down. With her marriage falling apart, Lisa moves in with her sister. She throws herself into her ...

Atlanta philanthropist Anne Wentworth appears to have it all - a happy marriage, a successful husband, a mansion in the ritzy Buckhead neighborhood, intelligence, community achievement, devoted friends, and classic beauty. Then Anne invites a distressed young woman into her home. Anne takes Lynn under her wing, investing time and money in helping the mentally abused niece of an overbearing uncle get the new start she so desperately needs. Anne's husband, Jason, takes little interest in his wife's generosity, until her plan to transform Lynn into a charming, cultured young lady succeeds. Old...