Family Life Uplifting

'Exquisite' Veronica Henry

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Orphans Clara and Jacob Marley live by their wits, scavenging for scraps in the poorest alleyways of London, in the shadow...

When Indi inherits a wellness clinic from her estranged mom, she intends to sell it. Immediately. She ran away from her mom at 15 for a reason. Even though her mom is deceased, Indi doesn't want her chaos in her stringent life. However, the hippies at the clinic have other plans for Indi… Reviews: "Finch takes women's humorous fiction and rom com to a whole new level... This book stayed with me long after I put it down. I laughed, cried, and I got motivated to renovate my own life." - Verified Review "I was completely blown away at many levels. This book will touch all the good and deep ...

Escape to sunny Spain with the #1 bestselling author of The Cruise in this heartwarming romcom full of romance, self-discovery and the magic of saying yes to adventure.“A gorgeous story, for all ages, full of heart and hope - sure to inspire a wave of readers to head to Spain in a delightful twist on the Shirley Valentine effect.” When seventy-year-old Atticus Arnott drives his beloved campervan from the rainy hills of Cumbria to the golden coast of Spain, his village is left reeling. With only his loyal collie, Ness, by his side, Atticus sets out in search of sunshine and serenity—...

She spent her life helping others, but when her own life is on the line—can she find the strength to help herself? Sara Davidson has it all: a career as an immunologist, helping countless strangers face life-risking illnesses; a loving, devoted husband; and fantastic, supportive children. Nobody ever had any doubts about where her life was headed, least of all Sara herself. So when the migraines began, Sara was determined not to let them stand in the way of her work. At first, they were just a nuisance. Then they became debilitating. Before she knew it, she was looking at an image of a ...

Pour yourself a cup of something warm and settle into a world where kitchens glow with laughter, memories linger around the table, and gratitude fills every room. Short Stories for Seniors with Humor and Heart is a delightful collection of easy-to-read, large-print short stories that capture the magic of Thanksgiving and the beauty of everyday kindness. From the chaos of a family feast gone sideways to the quiet comfort of a shared meal, each tale celebrates gratitude, connection, and the simple joy of being together. 🎁 The perfect gift for parents, grandparents, or anyone who loves feel...

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.

A centuries-old cowboy ranch house and the inspirational legend that goes with it…unexpected danger…and a love that survives it all. Penny Fountaine hadn’t looked forward to the trip west to Utah several months ago. She enjoyed living in the city and knew that life on this ranch would be completely different. As her mother often said…it would be an adjustment. Now there was another adjustment she needed to fit into her life. The man who had never been far from her thoughts had just arrived, though it wasn’t completely unexpected. Deep inside, a part of her always knew they’d ...

Maggie Blount, divorced mother of two and California physician, puts her private practice on hold when disaster strikes. Doctors on Wheels takes her and Alex—Maggie’s professional and romantic partner—wherever they’re needed. After rolling into rural Louisiana in the wake of a category five hurricane, Maggie immediately bonds with two sisters and their puppy, all orphaned by the storm. It’s enough to break Maggie’s heart, and she’s not leaving them behind.

I came to Borneo to save orangutans. Or that’s what I told people. Really, I was trying to save myself. After a career of deadlines, stress, and eating lunch standing up, I traded Chicago newsrooms for a volunteer camp in the rainforest. I expected humidity, mud, and maybe a monkey stealing my socks. I did not expect John Tash. John is loud. Magnetic. Opinionated. The kind of man who takes up space without apologizing—and somehow makes everyone laugh while doing it. He also has a hero complex, a retired tech fortune, and a heart he pretends isn’t soft. We clash. Constantly. We care. ...

A tender story of a middle-aged woman's journey from quiet resignation to embracing new-found friendships, love and adventure, proving it is never too late to reclaim oneself. After Bennett's unplanned retirement, unexpected encounters and a new job crack open her social isolation. The arrival of Joe Muir, a widower with two adopted Ugandan children, awaken Bennett's long-ignored desires. Inspired to win Joe's love, she is determined to fly to Uganda to search for the children's missing sister but must find the courage she has always lacked.

Now a USA TODAY bestseller! "The Vanishing of Josephine Reynolds drips with lush Jazz Age detail, a vivid cast of characters, and a protagonist whose future literally depends on her ability to navigate the past." --Barbara Davis, bestselling author of The Echo of Old Books A captivating tale of...

Listen to stories from the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul series, Volumes I, II, and III. This trilogy is packed with compassion, love, experience, and wisdom.

A new community. A fresh start. A chance to build something better. After twenty-five years of reactive police work, Jordan Brennan is ready for a change. When the chance to move to the quiet town of Millbrook comes up, it seems like the perfect opportunity to swap crisis management for peaceful living. Equipped with an innovative system called the Harmony Hub, which shows social patterns and relationship dynamics, Jordan expects to enjoy simple, small-town life. But even the most peaceful communities have their challenges. When new families arrive looking for integration, tool-borrowing ...

In the gentle hush of Charbury St. Mary, widow and former nurse Maggie Clarke keeps her garden immaculate and her heart carefully shuttered—especially where her estranged daughter, Elizabeth, is concerned. Then a chance meeting and an unexpected letter crack the quiet: Elizabeth has children Maggie’s never met, and plans to move to Canada soon. “One day” to make amends is about to become never. Enter Jenny, a warm-spirited lodger with a guitar and a gift for pulling people together. As harvest suppers give way to winter carols and spring well-dressings, Jenny—and the village ...

Property developer Chrissie Collins has a plan: to renovate Yew Tree House on Lovelace Lane, sell up, and move onto her next project. But even the best laid plans do not always run smoothly. With the house seemingly having ideas of its own, her sexy teenage house guest causing all kinds of mischief, and a geeky birdwatcher making a rare find, will Chrissie ever finish the renovation? Or will she realise it's not only the property that requires some TLC? This is the fifth of six short stories in the Lovelace Lane series: Book 1 - The Little Cottage on Lovelace Lane Book 2 - The Big House on ...

"Feel good fiction [is] at its finest" (Susan Wiggs) in this New York Times bestselling author's new series, where after years of putting her family first, Genevieve Prentice is making a fresh start—but it’s never easy to leave the past behind. Widowed young, Genevieve Prentice dedicated...

On the one-year anniversary of her divorce, Alex Martinez is getting closure—and margaritas with her two best friends. But just before the celebratory meetup, Alex is clobbered by life once again. Damping the cheer is the diagnosis of a brain tumor she can’t pronounce, a procedure she’d rather postpone, and the prospect of what to say to an already heartbroken mother. Not that Alex plans to tell her anything anytime soon.

A heart-stirring story about a woman’s need to come home…and the unexpected surprises and challenges she finds when she gets there…Mallie Westin was finally coming home. Ten years ago she packed up and with her children, left the only home she had ever known. Now she was coming back. The neighborhood was still the same with its charming small town feel. Very little had changed. It was still a small cluster of only a few homes that were long ago built by her parents and a few of their friends who wanted something different than what the big city in the distance offered. They’d found ...

After losing her husband, writer Abigail Carson has all but given up on life. Having spent the last year cocooned in her Manhattan apartment, Abigail is suddenly forced to find a new home where she can stretch her dwindling savings. Intent on isolation, she moves to a tiny village in Nova Scotia where she'll have no one to interrupt her solitude. Little does Abigail realize that small-town life offers far less privacy than the big city. With neighbors knocking on the door bearing homemade treats and invitations, Abby soon finds herself immersed in the lives of the people of South Haven.

Brought to you by Penguin. Lose yourself in this captivating and heart-wrenching saga from much loved author Jess Foley, written in the bestselling tradition of Josephine Cox, Catherine Cookson and Dilly Court. You will not want to put it down... HOW HIGH A PRICE MUST SHE PAY TO KEEP HER FAMILY...