Family First Life

In his highly anticipated second novel, Family Life, he delivers a story of astonishing intensity and emotional precision. We meet the Mishra family in Delhi in 1978, where eight-year-old Ajay and his older brother Birju play cricket in the streets, waiting for the day when their plane tickets will arrive and they and their mother can fly across the world and join their father in America. America to the Mishras is, indeed, everything they could have imagined and more: When automatic glass doors open before them, they feel that surely they must have been mistaken for somebody important.

Noah Wilson isn't exactly "life partner" material, and he sure as hell isn't "father material." He's my older brother's best friend, and has been off limits, sworn off, locked in the highest tower and out of reach since we met over 10 years ago. With his devilish good looks, tattoos, motorcycle, and trail of broken hearts and tears, I've had good reason to stay away from the bad boy my mother warned me about. Until one night. One stupid, regrettable night that changed both of our lives forever.

Writing a Thanksgiving play for the third-grade class she coaches, Claudia is disappointed when some parents object to her less-than-traditional themes, and she must choose between letting the other kids down or fighting censorship.

Twelve-year-old Victoria Reeves is all set for her “First Magnificent Summer with Dad,” even though it’s been more than two years since she last saw him. She’s ready to impress him with her wit, her maturity, and her smarts—at least until he shows up for the long road trip to Ohio with his new family, The Replacements, in tow. But that’s not the only unpleasant surprise in store for Victoria. As Victoria captures every moment of her less than magnificent summer in her journal, she discovers that the odds are stacked against her in the contest-no-one-knows-is-a-contest.

Three Billionaires. Three Secrets. Three Chances at Love. Welcome to Cedar Cove, where small-town charm collides with sizzling billionaire secrets. In this captivating collection, three powerful men risk everything for love—only to find that claiming their forever might be the hardest battle of all. Claiming My Nemesis – An Enemies to Lovers Romance Ethan Sterling wasn’t supposed to be in Cedar Cove, and he definitely wasn’t supposed to steal my heart. I swore I wouldn’t fall for his charm, but beneath his cocky exterior was a man hiding more than I ever imagined. When his secrets...

LYRICS EDITION: Features all-new original lyrics and music from the Wynter Wild series “Gripping. Heart-felt… intriguing and captivating” - Goodreads reviewer No secrets, no lies. Wynter finally has the home she always dreamed of when Caleb buys a ramshackle farmhouse on the mountain. With Jesse to guide her at every step (even when she’d rather he didn’t), she has her first boyfriend, her first job, and a new band at school. But one of her brothers is hiding a shameful secret. Just when her hopes of a united family seem possible… he’s gone. And one by one, her successes are ...

Ghost saw somebody killing Santa Claus. Underneath the mistletoe last night… FREE on Kindle Unlimited! Dashing, debonair paranormal investigator Rick Rowling usually spends the holidays at luxurious resorts, with women falling at his feet. What would make him trade champagne toasts and caviar dreams for a Yuletide dinner in Queens with the family of his ravishing assistant Mandy, the only woman who seems immune to his charms? Turns out the single witness to the murder of Santa Claus is a lovelorn ghost who wants a date with Rick in exchange for information on the suspect. A romantic romp ...

The villa in Espinola reveals many of Jeremy’s carefully guarded secrets…the long forgotten centuries old paintings found in the attic are just the beginning… Family Unbroken is the second book in the Delahass Legacy series, the continuing saga of one family’s search for answers to a mystery rooted in historical events that took place generations ago in the later years of the twenty-first century. Ann Delahass has always wanted to visit the place that her ancestor, Jeremy Delahass, had been inspired by when he built his home, Nolbeloir House. It is one of life’s many mysteries she...

Five years. I would've stayed away longer if I hadn't received the letter. Not a day has gone by that I haven't thought about her, haven't missed her smile, haven't wished that things were different. The last time I saw my two best friends, I vowed to not stand in the way of their happiness, even if that meant I couldn't be a part of their lives. Cameron James and her emerald-green eyes were too much of a temptation and I couldn't stay and watch them together. Cameron deserved better than me. She deserved him. But now that I am back, things are different.

Amani is keeping secrets. On the surface, she's envied as a successful influencer with millions of followers, but no one, not even her found family, knows the truth. She's burnt out, fed up, and devastated over the news that her chances of ever having a baby are slim to none, and she's running out of time.

Will the majestic piece of art that is hanging predominantly in Patrick Andersen’s home, lead them to his missing sister? He hopes so since he has no idea how to handle his other sister who is in the lawyer’s office with him.Livia Andersen was a woman who held her family together with a quiet smile and an iron will. Yet less than a week after her death only two of her four children attend the reading of her Last Will. Patrick, her younger son is there primarily to learn what he can from his mother’s lawyer about his youngest sister who has been missing since shortly after their ...

Countless dads-to-be share the same questions and fears. Fatherhood can seem daunting, and frantic Google searches or generic parenting books don’t always help. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to have it all figured out right now.

A lifetime ago Noah and Katie began their lives together...they bought and decorated their new home, planted a garden, made plans for their future...then everything changed...Always is the tenth novella in the ongoing story of the Andersen Family Saga....a heartwarming story of a family held together by the strong bonds of love and loyalty...but not everything is always as it seems. Livia Andersen was a woman who held her family together with a quiet smile and an iron will. It’s only been months since her death and the four children she leaves behind continue to grapple with the shifting ...

He’s her childhood best friend. She’s the reason he never stopped looking back. Can an old inn and a few love letters give them the future they were always meant to have? Ellie Harper has spent her life keeping Harper House—her family’s lakeside inn—afloat. But with repairs piling up and bookings dwindling, saving it feels impossible. The last thing she needs is Lucas Morgan, the boy who once swore he’d always be there… right before he left town without a word. Lucas never planned to stay away forever. Now a skilled restoration expert, he’s back for the summer—and ...

London 1917. As the Americans enter the war, there is renewed energy in the war effort. With husbands and sons fighting for freedom, the women of Harpers are left to tackle the day-to-day affairs at home and work. With Ben Harper away, Sally fears she is being followed by a mysterious woman. Who is she, and what does she want? Maggie Gibbs collapses seriously ill in the frontline hospitals and is brought back to England close to death. Can she be saved, and what does the future hold for her and her broken heart?

Dive into the riveting world of "Emergency Response," the eBook that equips you with the knowledge needed to handle a myriad of crises with confidence and care. Immerse yourself in a comprehensive guide detailing practical, real-world wisdom on a range of crucial topics, from understanding first aid basics to mastering the skills of CPR. As you journey through each gripping chapter of "Emergency Response," you'll uncover the secrets to effectively treat a diverse assortment of injuries; be it cuts, burns, or bites. You'll gain the skills to act calmly under pressure during heart attacks, ...

The perfect marriage. A loving home. A broken heart. Life has never been fair to Mercy. After the tragedy that defined her childhood, she learned to depend on her strength alone. Then she found her prince. A happily ever after. When unexpected news leaves Mercy with no choice but to abandon her marriage, she is forced to start over. She builds a new world, far away from her husband, Luke. Five years later, he turns up on her doorstep, threatening her carefully guarded heart. For Luke and Mercy, their intense attraction to each other is undeniable and even stronger the second time around. ...

Bret Boone made history in 1992 as the first third-generation major leaguer in baseball history. A five-foot-ten firecracker who was spurned by scouts for his small size, supposed lack of power, and temper tantrums (one scout called him a "helmet-throwing terror"), Bret didn't care about family legacy; he wanted to make his own way. He did just that, building a 14-year career that included three all-star appearances, four Gold Gloves, a bout with alcoholism, and the ignominy of being traded for the infamous "player to be named later."

Liz Madden has a storybook romance—high school sweethearts, second chances, and a happily-ever-after. But when she finds out that her husband cheated on her, she is forced to make the hard decision and walk away. Unable to reveal the betrayal to those closest to her, Liz instead takes refuge with her father and half-sister, Zoey. Zoey is nursing her own broken heart after a devastating end to her first love. But true to Reid-sister heritage, she's courting disaster with a no-strings-attached affair with her ex.

When twenty-five-year-old Heather Russo breaks up with her boyfriend—again—she can't figure out if she's to blame or he is. Either way, she's miserable, and working at home via Zoom meetings is only making it worse. What's more, all the women in her family are struggling, including Grandmother Bonnie, who is reeling with the grief of losing her third husband. Inspired by a friend's adventurous grandson, and determined not to spend her seventieth birthday wallowing, Bonnie is ready to take extreme measures, even if it means dragging her beloved girls along by the hair.