Family life fiction Books

Fair Rosamund is a historical novel written by Michael Field, published in 1897. The story is set in medieval England and revolves around the life of Rosamund Clifford, the mistress of King Henry II. The novel depicts the love affair between the two and...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

At last, the thing was partially levered out of its grave and Frank lay his head down, panting with relief. It was a copper kettle, discoloured and bent. They weren't made anymore, but this one was clearly recognizable. Uncle Jim had had one just like it...

In this captivating novel, follow the story of Anne and her seven cousins as they navigate the ups and downs of life in the early 1900s. From romance to tragedy, from family secrets to unexpected revelations, 'The Annes' is a sweeping saga that will keep...

When two estranged sisters reunite for their parents' 50th anniversary, a family tragedy brings unexpected lessons of hope and healing amid the flowers of their mother's perennial garden.

It’s February 1992 and Joy thinks she’s in love. Tom is seemingly perfect and has their future – with marriage and kids – all mapped out.But Tom doesn’t know Joy as well as he thought.All she wants is a quiet life as an...

Adele French lost her sister, Celia, fifteen years ago, and she's never stopped looking for answers or someone to blame.Now, human remains have been found near the home Celia once shared with her husband, Albert.Adele thinks she can finally put her...

The Valley challenges everything the Johnstones thought they knew about social status, work, race and family - but teaches them how to be themselves.For Malcolm, the new job with the Huon Council is a chance to build his idea of success: respectable job,...

Cast Up By The Sea is a novel by Samuel White Baker that tells the story of a young woman named Agnes who is cast up by the sea onto the shores of a remote island. She is rescued by the island's inhabitants, who are a group of fishermen and their...

Tales By The O'Hara Family V1 is a collection of stories written by the O'Hara family. The book includes two tales - The Nowlans and Peter of the Castle. The Nowlans is a story about a family who lives in poverty in rural Ireland. The family struggles to...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

A Summer's Romance by Mary Healy is a heartwarming novel that takes place during the summer months. The story follows the life of a young woman named Emily, who is looking for a fresh start after a difficult breakup. She decides to spend the summer in a...

There are worse places to live than the rez. Still, family distractions make it almost impossible for Ray Smith and his three bandmates to rehearse every day. So, fresh from high school, the four move to Wakeville, Manitoba to pursue their passion for...

This is the diary of a girl whose father stayed at home with her while her mother was in the Coast Guard. She talks about her everyday life and how she feels. She got the diary for her birthday, but she writes every day. What will happen to her this...

Living Right: Stories of Moral Clarity" is a captivating collection of narratives that delve into the complex world of ethics, values, and human behavior. Through a series of thought-provoking and heartwarming tales, this collection explores the profound...

This follow on story from the popular When The Sax Man Plays series follows the lives of our characters after the loss of Jason Bottelli.When Georgie meets a producer who wants to make a film of her late husband's life, it is ironic that they...

Recommended by BookLife (Editor's Pick), Readers' Favorite, Indies Today, The Book Commentary, & IndieReader! When Anne Strafford wakes from a coma in a New York City hospital, she has no memory of who she is, how she got there, or why the handsome...

This book, "Jeeti huyi Baazi" is a collection of urdu short stories written by Zaheer Akhtar Bidari.ظہیر اختر بیدری کے افسانے مختصر ، خیال افروز اور جامع ہوتے ہیں، غیر ضروری عبارت آرائی اور پرشکوہ الفاظ سے بوجھل نہیں ہوتے۔ عام فہم اور شگفتہ انداز میں اس...

How much can be forgiven?After the Mendoza family unexpectedly loses their youngest son, Michael, they each face a different adversity. From spiritual struggles and disillusionment to family rivalries and quirky social interactions, each family member...

"This book brought me to tears and a greater understanding of my own possibilities." Terresa Cooper Haskew, author of Winston's Book of SoulsAn email from a stranger tells Alison Earley that her natural father, whom she has known for only six years, has...

... Que de suppositions sur son origine, son train de vie pour le moins bizarre et son caractère, qui passait pour très violent. Pierre, le braconnier, en savait quelque chose. Le maître du château l'ayant surpris en train d'escalader le mur du parc,...

Melmoth arrive au moment où le caissier de Nucingen, Castanier, presque ruiné par sa maîtresse, Aquilina, s’apprête à détourner une grosse somme à des fins personnelles. Melmoth propose à...

Le vieux Beringheld a fait un pacte avec le diable (selon l’exemple de Melmoth), il veut vivre plusieurs vies avec toutefois une condition : il lui faut vampiriser une jeune fille de temps en temps, pour que son sang retrouve sa jeunesse. Le...

"Superbly written and spellbinding...This well-plotted novel explores betrayal and trust, and the many facets of love-even its humorous side-that emerge when a family struggles with profound change. Author Ceone Fenn has created a memorable character...

When a routine doctor's visit becomes anything but routine, Claire began to slowly appreciate that her choices and lifestyle weren't reflecting the person that she really wanted to be and subsequently, living the life she genuinely wanted. Before she...

The life journeys of Brigid, Rosie, and Babs, beloved characters from Magold's first novel, A Beast No More, continue in The Treasured Egg. Having achieved worldwide success in their respective careers as English professor, zoologist, and NASA scientist,...

In recent decades the themes of family love, understanding and unity have been at the forefront in our society. From the music of Sly and the Family Stone ("Family Affair"), and the O' Jays ("Family Reunion"); To the popular cinema juggernauts of...

An entertaining and insightful pageturner about modern marriage and a tight-knit group of friends navigating their 30s and beyond.It's tradition that on everyone's birthday, the three couples gather to celebrate. They've toasted each other's big life...

Two women fight to regain the hotel they created, taking it back from the hotel group who bought it...Ann and Rhonda are fed up with the way the new, majority owners are changing The Beach House Hotel from the small, elegant hotel they once owned and...

Lara and Luella Jeffreys lead isolated lives until the night they are left alone for the first time, and Luella decides to have some fun. That evening goes horribly wrong.After Luella wakes up in hospital, she's kept prisoner at home with her mother...

A witty, emotional tale of a baby, a bride-to-be, and a band of friends who are there for each other when things don’t go as planned . . .New mum Sophie Drew is planning her wedding to Max—who is proving to be an attentive and...

Serendipity is the name of a house with a life of its own, and a well-hidden secret; a gate into the fields beyond its boundaries, which to fifteen-year-old Anne Edwards is as good as a portal into another world. Seeking to escape her controlling father,...

I've had enough, Sarah thought suddenly... I wish I could just run away. That'd give Alec something to think about besides Tuscany and a partnership and the office bimbo.Sarah Kirkwood is fed up with her husband. He's thoughtless, self-centred and takes...

When Forward sent me the manuscript of this collection of his poetry, he had this to say in the cover note of his email: "I started writing poetry for fun when I was at Makumbi Secondary School (Chinamhora) and continued so into my adult life. The few...

On a dreary September morning, Dave Sanders's life turns upside down when his missing son, Eli, appears on his doorstep. Missing for fourteen years, Eli's reappearance forces Dave to re-live the moment his wife ran off with their son, and abandoned their...

He promised he would be back by the full moon...But that was days ago and Jason Sharmon's father has not returned from his prospecting trip. Now fourteen-year-old Jason must battle northern Ontario-and his fears and insecurities-to find his father...

Finalist: 2023 Wishing Shelf Book Awards "A great voice that in spite of the heavy themes, carries a lightness so you root for Heddie and her dog, Fella. Clever and also quite touching." ~ J Marie Rundquist, author of All I'm Asking and As Though You...

Ted Cronkite seems to have it all: solid middle class upbringing, good looks, education, and a wildly successful business idea. But the gambling compulsion he cannot explain threatens the most important thing in his life: a loving family. Can he...

His heart needs to heal.   He sheltered her from the storm and nursed her back to health. But Tremain Hornsby is more than just a village vicar performing a chivalrous duty. He's an ex-soldier ravaged by war, the second son of a duke...

If you witnessed and accident on a lonely stretch of highway at night, would you stop, or continue on your way? For Nurse Molly Tanner, the choice is clear. Risking her life, she pulls the seriously injuried driver and his young daughter out of the car...