Domestic Life

Camille Hart, one of Manhattan's most sought-after matchmakers, has survived more than her fair share of hardships. Her mother died when she was a young girl, leaving her and her sister with an absentee father. Now in her forties, she has already survived cancer once, though the battle revealed just how ill-equipped her husband Edward is to be a single parent.

In a peaceful suburban neighborhood, a single rumor ignites a chain reaction that threatens everything Christine Granger holds dear. When she suspects the glamorous Andrea Beard is luring away her devoted husband, Christine shares a secret she should have kept hidden. What begins as a spark of jealousy soon explodes into a high-stakes scandal—complete with whispered affairs, money-laundering suspicions, and dangerous criminal entanglements. As the rumor spirals out of control, Christine’s husband Steve finds his career—and his freedom—on the line. Determined to clear his name, ...

BREAK THE SILENCE: AN ANTHOLOGY AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE is a compilation of poems by 87 International poets who have at some time or the other suffered or witnessed physical, emotional, financial, or other types of abuses in the home, or at the hands of other perpetrators. They have spoken up and risen from the darkness into light. The introduction by Brenda Mohammed, Founder of the Literature Forum How to Write for Success throws some light on how this Anthology was born. The Foreword gives a broad view of the subject. The feature article by the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in ...

Jill, her three sons, their wives and children are driving in convoy on Christmas Eve. But something sinister is simmering behind their happy smiles. Mimi is struggling with her new twins, but at least a glass of wine smooths out life's jagged edges. Andrea's starting to wonder if her marriage is as happy as she'd thought. Darren is reeling from a surprise request and teenager Callie has become increasingly withdrawn.

What readers are saying... "Lacy is heart wrenching, heartbreaking, and completely healing. I love the healing nature of love. I felt the entire journey in these pages. This is a story that needed to be told and a message of faith that needs to be heard." Amazon reviewer She had the perfect life, until she didn’t. Lacy Fields was so blessed, she felt like God’s favorite daughter. A husband she loved, a daughter she adored, and a soon-to-be granddaughter she planned to dote on. When a tragic accident wipes away two thirds of those blessings, everything in her life comes into question. ...

When he was nine, and his mother had her first deadly dance with cancer, Harry became a thief. Someone had to find food and pay the mortgage even if his mother was too sick to work. When his mother finally succumbs to cancer, Harry leaves Chicago but somehow he can't quite leave all of his past behind. Harry lives a quiet, careful, rootless life—he can't afford to attract attention or get attached—until he meets Miranda. But just when Harry thinks he has a chance at happiness his old life comes back to haunt him.

While she laid on what she thought was her deathbed, my hilarious, Colombian-American Grandma finally shared the tragedy of her life. I learned that her dad abandoned her at birth, her mom sold her to be an indentured servant at 8 years old, her sisters outcasted her, and much to my surprise, I learned that my Grandpa beat the sh$t out of her, cheated on her, and verbally abused her for their entire marriage.

David Stage is a warehouse supervisor for a large retail company who manages a staff of over three hundred. At work he is known as a hard task master that doesn’t give an inch but at home is another story. His wife Linda Stage is a Mortgage Broker and runs her own office. They live in the city of Houston Texas raising their two children and have been married for twenty- two years. Seems like the perfect family anyone on the outside looking in would say, but a closer look reveals the dark nightmare that David has been going through since year one of saying I do to his lovely wife and his ...

What readers are saying... "I love this author and her books. Excellent writing and character development. You feel as though you know the characters." Amazon reviewer A preacher was not on her radar… Raised by a preacher who cared more about his flock than his family, Lisa Garcia isn’t interested in betting her heart against the ministry a second time. Transplanted from Los Angeles, Lisa is struggling with life in tiny Harrison, Texas. She’s looking for direction. She’s looking for purpose. She was not looking to be attracted to the handsome youth pastor from the neighboring town. ...

Living Life Sideways paints a vivid picture of the adventure of a lifetime (a year-long, worldwide sailing journey), coupled with the fight of a lifetime. It describes one sailor’s odyssey to regain her sense of self when she realizes that her peace of mind is worth more than she could have ever imagined.

In the wake of her 49th birthday Carly has become a broke, divorced empty nester, no longer knowing her place in the glossy suburban bubble where she has carefully constructed a veneered existence. She thought she had left the uncertainty of a chaotic, drug-infused Brooklyn childhood behind her when she married and started a family, but as the life she built collapses with the demise of her marriage, Carly begins to experience a kaleidoscope of memories and emotions, as she continues to deal with the troubles of her family of origin while having to heal herself. Mercy is the story of a ...

In the picture-perfect town of Cranberry Falls, where twinkling lights and holiday cheer reign supreme, Samantha “Sam” Parker would rather swing a hammer than hang a wreath. After being left at the altar during what should have been the perfect Christmas wedding, she's sworn off anything resembling holiday spirit. But when Noel Wagoner arrives in town with his adorable six-year-old niece Holly and their golden retriever puppy, the walls Sam has built around her heart begin to crack. Still grieving the loss of Holly's parents and determined to give his niece a magical Christmas, Noel ...

Minnesota Indie Author Project Winner Midwest Book Awards Finalist A magical story of love and self-discovery for those who dream of flying. Born with the gift of flight, Ariel Lee is attuned to changes in the natural world. The wind speaks to her and helps her secretly ride the skies above the family farm in Cosette, Minnesota—but it also causes her trouble. After an accident involving her special gift, Ariel rejects the call of the wind, losing her connection not only with the world of Up There but with herself. Years later, as a journalist focused on environmental issues, she is drawn ...

On the twenty-fifth anniversary of Tania's death, five university friends reunite at a luxurious country hotel to commemorate the life of their dear friend. Always the outsider, Jeannie has thrown everything into making the weekend a success. With two kids and busy work schedules, Keren is looking forward to some time alone with husband, Adam. Facing a messy divorce and bankruptcy, a few nights away is just the escape Johnny needs. Saira has enough on her plate trying to co-parent with her ex-partner and would prefer to be as far away from the event as possible if she hadn't promised Keren.

Marty Coursin is finally living the good life. Free of the erroneous FBI charges against him, now he's able to spend his days in comfort on Orcas Island. Sure, there's a bit of a mystery surrounding who's been sending him strange, anonymous messages. But who cares about that when everything is going his way, including the arrival of a beautiful, fascinating new resident?

When the body of pregnant 15-year-old Hope Lacey is discovered in a churchyard on Christmas morning, the community is shocked, but unsurprised. For Hope lived in The Home, the residence of three young girls, whose violent and disturbing pasts have seen them cloistered away. As a police investigation gets underway, the lives of Hope, Lara and Annie are examined, and the staff who work at the home are interviewed, leading to shocking and distressing revelations...and clear evidence that someone is seeking revenge.

Sex Offenses: Navigating Life After the Fall is an inside look at sex offenses and the men of commit them. It’s based on the author’s experience as a sex offender treatment provider.

Dealing with narcissism and borderline personality disorder isn't easy, but at the same time, it's not impossible for you to feel healthy, happy, and liberated. At this point, you're living in a nightmare that you want to abandon and the fact that you are about to listen to this book shows that you're willing to move forward. Throughout this book, you will learn how to deal with different situations that you may encounter on a daily basis.

At 18 years old, Dinah gave away her baby son to the rich couple she worked for before they left Jamaica. They never returned. She never forgot him. Eighteen years later, a young man comes from the US to Kingston. From the moment she sees him, Dinah never doubts—this is her son. What happens next will make everyone question what they know and where they belong.

Two women, three hundred years apart, must face the devastation of all they hold dear... Suspecting her husband is having an affair, Sarah Rodrigues fights to appear unbroken while attempting to salvage her family. Though distracted by her own troubles, Sarah is summoned to an elderly friend’s deathbed for an unusual request—find a long-lost daughter and relay a centuries-old family story. Determined not to fail her friend, Sarah pieces together the story of her neighbor’s ancestor, Elizabeth Baker, a young colonist forced into an unwanted betrothal but drawn to a man forbidden by ...