Friendship Drama

Alice, fifteen years old and evacuated to a cruel home in the north of England, dreams of a better future and a loving family. While the Second World War rages, a brutal assault decides Alice's fate and she finds herself banished to America. 1993, Marnie, a struggling drug addict, riding the highways of America dealing and stealing, dreams of her past, when she was happy and secure in the love of her grandmother, Alice. Junction of Earth and Sky is the story of two women, grandmother and granddaughter, plagued by the whims of fate and at times, a darkness that seems impossible to shake.

In the middle of the night, Evie is torn away from her beloved home and close-knit community as her family run away to the south. Her father's luck has finally run out, but what should mark a hopeful new beginning is just the start of young Evie’s troubles. With the weight of her family's future on her shoulders, Evie has no one to turn to. Her mother, worn down by life, runs off with a new man, and with her grandmother's sight failing, it's left to Evie to earn their keep and run the house. Holding her family together is only made harder when tragedy strikes at its heart.

It’s a new school year, and for Casey Chang it’s a chance to make a fresh start away from the bad memories in her old town. But for the Drama Club of Ridgefield High, it means a chance to recruit new members. And Brianna Glaser - the Type-A co-president of the club - has her sights set on the new girl. But Casey soon finds herself sucked into the excitement and drama. For these kids, Drama Club isn’t just about a school play, it’s about passion and dreams and the future.

Kate Alden faces the depths of loss and the promise of new beginnings. Grieving a loss, she finds unexpected solace with T.C. Martin, a plumber with dreams of writing. Their journey leads Kate to uncover startling family secrets linked to her late love. An error introduces a conflict which tests Kate’s strength. Set from Manhattan to Iowa, this tale explores the resilience of love and family bonds amidst revelations that challenge everything Kate knows about identity and belonging.

Two years ago, Hayley Stone lost everything. First, her parents died in a devastating fire. Then, her sister overdosed, leaving Hayley alone and hounded by a media circus that turned her family’s tragedy into tabloid fodder. When her new husband suggests a fresh start in the Adirondacks, the promise of anonymity in an isolated mountain town feels like salvation. But the mountains hold darker secrets than she ever imagined.

In the shadows of an aging apartment building, Mia’s life is unraveling. When Mia meets the enigmatic Sylvie, she’s drawn into a world of inspiration, admiration, and dangerous obsession. As their friendship deepens, Mia begins to lose herself in Sylvie’s influence, her mind twisting under the weight of Sylvie’s manipulations. Hallucinations blur the line between reality and nightmare, leaving Mia questioning her own sanity. But when Mia uncovers Sylvie’s dark secrets—and the chilling fate of those who came before her—she realizes that escaping Sylvie’s grasp might come at ...

Emerson's treatise on the nature of friendship. The only reward of virtue is virtue; the only way to have a friend is to be one.

Sis. Boo. Hun. Babe. Fave. Bestie. We use these terms quite liberally; even too loosely in some instances, which is fine—until we discover that our “ride or die” friend got off the ride a few stops back. There are so many things in life that we have to dissect, but true friendship shouldn’t be one of them. When we cross that fine line between friendship and sisterhood, we should be able cherish that bond and trust that our sister is truly our keeper. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case, and all it takes is one wrong turn to derail the beauty of true sisterhood. Not anymore. ...

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With their patriarch gone, the Moore family is as fractured as ever, and the future of both the family business and their beloved home hangs in the balance. After months of stonewalling, everyone gathers for what may be their last Christmas at Moore Manor. Will they be torn apart by their differing visions for the family legacy, or can they heal old wounds and come together to honor Pops’ memory? As secrets are revealed and long-held grudges resurface, the Moores must navigate their complicated relationships and decide what truly matters. In the end, will love and forgiveness prevail, or ...

This spellbinding sequel to Midwife of Normandy focuses on Lucina as she begins her exciting new life in England… 1685. Set against the tumultuous background of King James II’s reign and the Glorious Revolution, precocious Lucina Dupres faces family secrets, jealousy, and tragedy following her harrowing escape from Normandy. As she navigates the conflict between childless Aunt Celia who wants to raise her as a proper lady in genteel society and her mother Clare who insists she follow the ancestral midwifery legacy, Lucina acquires lifelong friends in a peaceful country village who shape...

It's 1890, and Josie Gray is an innocent and beautiful fifteen-year old when Adam McGuigan, the youngest son of a dangerous and influential crime family, spots her singing in a Sunderland public house. Adam is handsome and charismatic, sweeping Josie off her feet with his beguiling lies and promises. He charms her into marrying him on her sixteenth birthday, but on her wedding night the fairy tale ends.

Mary has raised a family in this house. Watched her children play and laugh and bicker in this house. Today she is getting married in this house, with all her family in attendance. The wedding celebrations have brought fractured family together for the first time in years: there's Phoebe and her husband Michael, children in tow. The young and sensitive Rosie, with her new partner. Irene, Mary's ex-mother-in-law. Even Emma, Mary's eldest, is back for the wedding - despite being at odds with everyone else.

Shannon, Lori, Debra and Nicole, in search of the same goal. Happiness. Shannon the married member of the group and the leader and counselor finds her life spiraling out of control. Lori, cool and collected, watches as she looses herself and her cool in a runaway relationship with her dream man. Debra, shy but intelligent, struggles, to gain confidence and a sense of self, without looking before she leaps. Nicole, with the voice of an angel and quick to turn a phrase, struggles to find the right combination to make her life with her long time lover a song. Margarita Night is the meeting ...

Shayla is ecstatic when Madison and Nathan finally entrust her with a large project for the hotel. That is, until she discovers that they essentially want to loan her out as a private concierge for a famous performer. Since when does the Rockaway Resort offer that service? And why do they assume she has nothing better to do? Worse yet, she isn’t allowed to communicate directly with the client for privacy reasons. All of her interactions will be with the manager. Never one to disappoint the family, Shayla reluctantly accepts the assignment. It's not long before Nathan turns the one-time ...

Disappearing wasn’t going to be enough…they needed a plan…some answers…and a safe place where they couldn’t be found…and time to figure out what to do next….and why their pursuers are interested in Harper’s father…and are willing to do anything to draw her out. Now it appears that they have an unknown and unlikely ally…maybe two. But what does it mean when one of their allies becomes the new target… An attack on the Mulholland’s wasn’t expected…and though much could be tied to Mick Johnson this wasn’t his style…or his target. Suddenly there is another target....

Sarn faces his worst nightmare. His son disappeared, and his best friend’s beaten and left for dead. To top it all off, the man who almost killed him five years ago might have his son. Sarn can’t defeat him alone. Not when his magic will force him to obey that psychopath’s orders. But what choice does he have? Once Indentured, a man can claim nothing as his own, not even his son. With his home gone, there’s nowhere left to hide. The truth is out, and it could destroy Sarn and his family. Curse Breaker Revealed is the third book in the Revelation Arc. All secrets will be revealed. ...

Last Winter is the story of a child who might not survive the heartbreak of her father’s death and a mother who struggles to both parent and manage her grief in the grips of a bipolar crisis. Atmospheric and deftly told with an economy of words and a finely tuned gaze on the small moments that build up to an inexorable and shocking end, this is a contemporary drama that will grip listeners both for the story and for the vibrant portrayal of the complexities of family life.

The last time Vee left the shores of Unity Island, she thought she'd left forever. But this summer, she's returning with her charming husband, Mike. Vee's unexpected arrival, this time as one of the wealthy 'summer people', sets the small island community alight with gossip. What's more, her childhood best friend, Sterling, is furious that she's come back—Vee abandoned him when he needed her most. And then Vee meets Rachel, Sterling's wife, and a spark is ignited within her that she can't extinguish.

Growing up is hard… but it’s never boring. It’s the summer of 1984, and Erol Jacobs is about to embark on an unforgettable adventure filled with first crushes, best friends, and the thrill of growing up in suburban California. Set against the backdrop of arcade games, movie marathons, and awkward first dates, Erol navigates the complicated world of adolescence, friendship, and fitting in. From first kisses to dodging neighborhood bullies, The Best Days of My Life captures the universal experiences of being young and trying to figure out who you are. Funny, heartfelt, and steeped in ...