Family life fiction Books

'When Glass Breaks' is the heart-rending story of Ben Lindenheim, who became separated from his older brother during the Kindertransport, and who lived a life of heroism, trauma, adventure, love, denial, illness, family, failure and lies, but always in...

The BRAND NEW gripping gangland thriller from bestselling author Edie Baylis!Samantha Reynold and Seb Stoker are looking forward to the future together. With all the recent trials and tribulations from the past seemingly over, their new life together...

Most people want the same thing from life. Someone to love, a comfortable home but mostly contentment. Some of us are lucky enough to find these things. Some never do but learn to accept what they have, and some of us waste our whole lives searching for...

When Laura Anne Robinson offered £10,000 for Addie Jeffries’ youngest son Ian, Addie thought she was joking. After all, they were on their second bottle of Chablis, and Ian was, as they say, a street angel and a house devil. Why would this...

At the end of the Eighteenth Century, Richard Randall, proud of his long-established Sussex family has written and privately printed a family history, which pleases him very much. As he only has daughters to succeed him, the Randall name will die out...

A story of the effects of trauma across three generations of family. A boy dies and a boy is left to navigate an un-envisioned adulthood. Members of subsequent generations find their individual way to function, each driven by the enigma that is virtue.

The love story between Sindi and Pilani, which began as a fairytale romance, is put to the test as their son Tembani comes home from school one day and reveals his desire to follow in his father's footsteps. Unknowingly to the young Tembani, his...

"Every child that comes from a proper home gets morning blessings from their parents. This is a tradition. It ensures you do well in life. A wise child should cherish a parent's prayer."   Iye has everything a good village girl should want...

In EDISTO SONG a young woman, at the pinnacle of success, is forced to reexamine her dreams as she finds her life as a concert pianist not what she envisioned and those her life is entwined with far from what she believed of them.Sarah Katherine Avery,...

Everybody has a bad day sometimes, but Mary Davis is having twelve of them - in a row! With a husband named Joseph, this couple knew Christmas would always be special to them. But packing twelve adult children and their families into one day of...

Kurt Oberloh spent most of his youth scrawling quips on bathrooms walls in the Seattle area, but more recently has taken up writing letters to his cousins. This book contains some of those letters. While most people are consumed in their monotonous...

Mesmerized, Mira watched the two women. They had a bond, a history, a connection that couldn't be broken by distance or time. They would always be sisters. Only Mira didn't have that. Maybe sisters fought or held grudges, but maybe they listened, cried...

Stepping into the Stream is a philosophical novel telling the story of a young woman wrestling with her creativity, spirituality and mental health and the demands of modern life. Anoushka Weisman was obsessed with becoming an Experimental Music composer...

"Gayle Brown's debut novel unravels a web of secrets and lies that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Buckle up, A Deadly Game is a heart-racing thriller." -Anna St. John, author of Doomed by BloomsWhen local college student, Jaden Pierce,...

From My Book Shelf is a treasure trove of intrigue and insights, a dash of daring the reader's imagination, a sprinkling of morals and mystical possibilities, folded into suspended realities and accessible messages. Maria Manobianco has woven short...

Months after her stepfather's untimely death, Molly's mother remarries. The man Molly is eager to call dad sexually abuses her. Although Molly's mother observes these inappropriate interactions, she turns a blind eye.Few tears are shed when Molly's...

"Doctor," whispered Sister Giovanni with a sense of urgency as the tiny newborn infant slipped into her outstretched hands, "I think there's another one!" Twin Lights was written to help a father imagine a very different version of his life had his...

When his business card turns up on the bodies of two dead homeless men, Stephen Brown, the Director of Social Services at the Salvation Army in Grand Island, Nebraska, falls under suspicion of the Chief Investigator, Laqueta Ellison. The fact that each...

Mandi Meredith Briggs is forty-two and her biological clock is ticking. After being deserted just before her wedding date ten years earlier, she is wary of men and romance. Humiliated, she moved back home to live with her opinionated mom and nana in...

A freak accident forces a New Yorker to return to Louisiana and confront her Cajun pastThere is nothing more dangerous than a spooked rhinoceros. It is just before lunchtime when Huey, the prized black rhino of Broussard, Louisiana, erupts from his...

An intertwining tale of love, laughter, heartbreak, and the roots of strong Southern women. Pauline Smith, a retired insurance processor, is comfortable in her habits and her home. She is a born worrier with strong opinions and believes in family...

In Department of Temporal Adjustment, a fresh, funny, wisecracking novel by Veronica R. Tabares, chick lit makes a pact with science fiction and seals it with a kiss. In the spirit of being a doting wife and good mother, Vanessa spends her time directing...

The novel is a story of a working-class couple, Billy and Saxon Roberts, struggling laborers in Oakland at the Turn-of-the-Century, who left city life behind and searched Central and Northern California for suitable farmland to own. The book is notable...

The lines that blur between love and war are often the only thing keeping you alive.I wasn't a full Italian. My mother was a Russian, a female of the Bratva.To create peace between the Famiglia, her family gave her up.My father always said I was born...

It is 1904 as Jay and Anna Titus anxiously await the arrival of their first child. But when Jay dies unexpectedly while Anna is six months pregnant, the eighteen-year-old widow is beside herself with grief. Nearly three months later and after hours of...

A woman searches for a fresh start on a remote Caribbean island in this  sequel to Rosamond Lehmann’s classic The Ballad and the SourceThe year is 1933. After a heart-wrenching betrayal by her married lover, Rebecca Landon leaves London for a...

This collection of stories by one of Britain’s most beloved novelists depicts domestic life during World War II as seen through the eyes of both children and adults   In “The Red-haired Miss Daintreys,” four six-foot-tall sisters...

A young girl befriends an elderly woman during the First World War in this remarkable novel by one of Britain’s best-loved authorsSibyl Jardine, the former best friend of Rebecca Landon’s grandmother, has recently returned to the Priory, her...

Souls in the Mist: A tale I lived is a novel where the people, places and customs portrayed represent thelife of a rural community in Mexico in the time leading up to the Day of the Dead celebration.The common thread of the story is an old woman...

Samantha Matthews has just abruptly resigned from a well-paying job. Now with her life turned upside down, she heads out of town during a rainstorm for a getaway that she hopes will clear her head.When a series of unexpected events leads her to the home...

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Originally published in 1894, this book contains the classic novel 'A Rogue's Life - From Birth to His Marriage', by the well-known author Wilkie Collins, and will make a lovely addition to the bookshelf of anyone that's a fan of his work.

Leizar is a gripping story through five generations, of one man's journey against incredible adversityIt's 1843 in a little shtetl village in Russian occupied Poland. The baby is delivered amidst blood and pain into squalor. Mother dies in childbirth.......

Harvest of Fear is a gripping historical novel that brings to life a family, a farm, and a racial war - in Africa. Johan Steenkamp brings ardent, impetuous Marie home to his flourishing farm in Rhodesia. There is a leopard roaming the bush and, more...

Fall in love with this heartwarming tale of family, friendship, and the power of wishes. Follow the delightful characters as they navigate life's ups and downs, learning important lessons along the way and discovering the true meaning of happiness.This...

This gripping novel tells the story of a young woman who must navigate the challenges of growing up in a household plagued by alcoholism. Despite her father's destructive behavior, the protagonist remains fiercely loyal to her family. The Drunkard's...

Captain Loxley's Little Dog is a charming and uplifting novel about a young boy's adventure with his beloved spaniel. Written with warmth and affection by Sir John Ernest Hodder-Williams, this book is a celebration of the joy of loving and being loved by...

In this charming novel, the Robinson family must navigate the ups and downs of life in a small Midwestern town. With lovable characters and heartwarming moments, The Robinsons and Their Kin Folk is a delightful read that will leave you with a smile on...

In this heartwarming collection of stories, Norris offers a tribute to mothers everywhere. Her tales are filled with love, humor, and the ups and downs of family life, making this a perfect gift for mothers of all ages.This work has been selected by...

Emanuel or Children of the Soil is a novel by Henrik Pontoppidan that depicts life in rural Denmark at the end of the 19th century. The novel is written in a naturalist style and follows a young boy named Emanuel as he grows up and faces the challenges...

Experience life in Grant County, Indiana through the eyes of the Bogue family in this poignant family saga. Delve into their struggles, triumphs, and heartaches as they navigate the challenges of life in the early 20th century American Midwest.This work...

Lily Huson is a heartwarming story about a young girl's journey from poverty to success. Written in the form of a diary, the book follows Lily's struggles and triumphs as she navigates the challenges of life in 19th-century England.This work has been...

Rose and Millie is a touching story of two sisters who are separated by circumstances but remain connected through their love for each other. It is a heartwarming tale of family, love, and resilience that will leave readers feeling uplifted.This work has...

Set in a small rural town, this book tells the story of a dedicated country doctor and his struggles to care for his patients while also dealing with personal hardships. A heart-warming and inspiring tale, this book is a must-read for anyone interested...