Friendship Drama

Ae-ran Kim's My Brilliant Life explores family bonds and out-of-the-ordinary friendships, interweaving the past and present of a tight-knit family, finding joy and happiness in even the most difficult times. Areum lives life to its fullest, vicariously through the stories of his parents, conversations with Little Grandpa Jang - his 60-year-old neighbor and best friend - and through the books he reads to visit the places he would otherwise never see.

🌴🌊 Are you ready for an adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat? Dive into "Queen of the Flies," a thrilling novel that reimagines the classic "Lord of the Flies" with a twist you won't see coming! 🌟 Imagine being stranded on a deserted island with no adults, no rules, and no way home. That's exactly what happens to a group of schoolgirls and their pilot, Frank, in "Queen of the Flies." Follow Rachel, Jacqueline, Lara, and their friends as they navigate a world turned upside down, where every decision could mean the difference between life and death. 💥 Explore ...

Beach therapy—with a twist of lime. Every August, six best friends reunite at the same oceanfront house in charming Tuckaway Bay to laugh, drink tequila, and heal from life’s troubles. But this year, is beach therapy enough? Lia is blindsided by an unwanted proposal from her long-term partner. Maggie’s marriage unravels amid shocking revelations. Julia battles a hidden addiction and devastating grief. Twins Wren and Willow confront pressing health scares and deadly secrets. And Alice, the gatekeeper of the group, unwittingly reveals a secret that will shock them all. When tensions ...

In The Poetry of Second Chances, grieving widow Violet Brennan retreats to a quiet town, believing her best days are behind her—until poetry, and a kindhearted single father, rekindle her spark. Daniel Harper, also healing from loss, sees in Violet a chance at hope and love again. Their connection is gentle, yet profound. As they confront old wounds and new dreams, Violet and Daniel must decide if the heart truly has room for a second forever.

Emma O’Conner answers the door at her Aunt Sharon’s house to find the local sheriff standing there. His first words would change her whole life. “Hi, Emma, so sorry to bother you. May I come in? I’m afraid I have some disturbing news. But first, can you tell me where you were about ten o’clock last evening?” The following days, weeks, months, and years are full of anxiety as Emma learns to deal with widowhood, becoming a single mother, and dealing with all of what Life would be handing out to her. You are invited to join Emma on her search for peace.

The sequel to Daisy Days. It's three years later... Enjoying their retirement, now back on English soil after another six month stay in their second home in France, mayhem begins again for Susie and Jack Morton. Plain sailing isn’t a regular occurrence for them as their previous adventures revealed. Towing Daisy, their beloved caravan, proves a challenge for Jack after his six-month break from caravanning – and the journey home from the port across to Eastbourne is far from straight forward…with a surprise for Susie. Will Susie be pleased with her birthday present from Jack? It’s ...

None stop action in this comedy adventure story of three old school friends who find themselves caught up in an incredible web of intrigue and espionage. Mike Hardcastle never envisaged that twenty years ago his life would be turned upside down by a series of unforeseen events. Now, thirty-eight years old, Mike has made his peace with his turbulent past and is content with his modest lifestyle.Then, everything changes when Edith, his aunt, announces that she needs Mike to look after her dog, Hemingway, while she visits a sick friend. Mike’s mundane and predictable life is about to be put ...

Is it possible to stop yourself from aging? Growing old is inevitable. That’s what the residents of Orchid Lake Village, an assisted living facility, believe until Evergreen Life offers a unique proposition. The pharmaceutical company has a new all natural, organic supplement that promises to reverse the signs of aging. Eloise isn’t as lithe as she used to be. Gladys can’t remember the plot of her favorite TV show. Murray feels like the light inside of him has been blown out. After just a few weeks on the vitamin, they start to feel the effects. Laurel’s once-translucent hair has a ...

So much that is valued is rooted in a family’s history…the stories passed from one generation to the next…cherished traditions never to be forgotten…and for some an unbreakable sense of honor that stands the test of time.Family Honor…the seventh book in the Delahass Legacy continues the ongoing story of the search for their ancestor’s secrets. And no sooner than Patty Delahass believes that they are on the right path with the newly discovered information brought to them by a man whose ancestor was one of Jeremy’s closest and most trusted friends…yet another unexpected piece ...

A gritty Christian contemporary novel about grace, second chances, and the God who never gives up on us. Sal Hawthorne is no saint. She's the kind of woman who knows how to handle a drunk customer, pour a perfect cup of coffee, and hide a whiskey bottle where no one will find it. Running the local diner with a sharp tongue and a guarded heart, Sal has spent decades surviving—haunted by memories she won’t name and mistakes she won’t confess. Then Mandy walks in. Bright-eyed, relentlessly kind, and armed with a well-worn Bible, Mandy is the last person Sal wants behind her counter. But ...

Robert's exciting new story is about faith, family and Lucia's struggle from the depths of darkness and despair. Find out what happens as Lucia and her family try to find peace and pray for a better life for themselves. The author brings us into the personal life of Lucia, the excitement and drama that unfolds on her journey. Things happen in life; does fate and luck come into play? Come along for the ride as Lucia starts a new life with her family and meet the new friends she finds along the way.

Out-of-work actress Sophie LaFleur is ready for a scene change. When she discovers she’s inherited both a house and pub in quaint Friendship Harbor, Maine, she’s thrilled. This is exactly what she needs— fresh start, fresh air and fresh faces. What she doesn’t need is a trouble causing llama named Jack Kerouac or a hunky, disinterested pub manager who just so happens to live in her guesthouse. Just when you think it can’t possibly get worse, it does. Two words. Dead. Guy.

“A well-plotted and highly-emotional historical novel. A FINALIST and highly recommended.” - A Wishing Shelf Book Awards Finalist "It was difficult to tell what was lightning, air fire or ground fire. It seemed we were trying to navigate a sky filled with fireworks within the middle of a storm. The plane shuddered, losing altitude in a dive that was too steep and too fast. Concerned that the stalling engine's fire and tail rip may ignite the load of ammunition within, I instinctively banked, aiming offshore to the water below." Maddy survived and now she wants to know why. Racked with ...

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....

Science fiction reflects on the paths that bring us to the present while shining a light on opportunities and dangers ahead. It's through the power of the imagination that humanity stretches into unknown worlds yet peers into the depths of the human experience. In these stories from OldEarth and Newearth worlds, every character's life speaks to a mysterious whole that we'd miss without them.

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 ...

Don't Let Go is a hopeful, passionate novel in which true human connection and solidarity proves stronger than greed, deceit, and darkness. As they go about their days, two families are about to connect in the most painful experience of their lives. The Ozdemir and Wright families start connecting the dots, tying the disappearance of Baris and Gaby to a world-wide web of crime and power. An unexpected series of connections, twists, and turns shows all of them, and the reader, the true power of community.

Some secrets are meant to be discovered. Yes, I'm odd. I'm pragmatic. I'm a perfectionist and a little neurotic. I was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder at the age of eleven, and I can’t remember being any other way. Thankfully, with the assistance of medication and therapy, my life is well under control. Some might even say it’s perfect: a beautiful husband, our sons Trevor and Tristan, a fabulous condo, work I enjoy and great friends. Yet I'm still extremely fragile. It’s the reason I always guard my emotions very carefully. But unfortunately, nothing can help me when, by...

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.

When he believed there was little time left, there were only two people he wanted to talk to while he still could. One was the only woman he’d ever loved. And always would. Rendon was seriously wounded…in searing pain, and up until the last hour, exposed as he’d never been before. Getting himself to the little known and forgotten small town in the middle of nowhere had been a risky choice, and taken the last of his quickly dwindling strength. It was the last place anyone would think to look. He never expected to survive. After a brazen rescue, Rendon is determined to be part of the ...