Young Divorce

It had only been a few months since Karlee married Benson Thomas, and she already knew that her marriage was in trouble! No matter how hard she tried nothing was ever good enough to please him. What was supposed to be her happy ever after was suddenly turning into a prison for her. After many unhappy days and a desperate attempt to make things better, Karlee suggested they go to counseling. To her shock, he accused her of being the one with the problem and he didn't need to go because there was nothing wrong with him. Karlee agreed to go and discovered some important things about her ...

A distinguished food critic. A competitive baker. One matchmaker with a very strategic judging assignment. When Dolly McGraw organizes Sunshine Village's annual bake-off competition, she has the perfect plan: recruit recently retired food critic Arthur Finch as the judge. What she conveniently forgets to mention is that reigning three-time champion Carolyn "Lindy" Lindstrom is his ex-wife—the same woman whose restaurant he destroyed with a scathing review during their messy divorce fifteen years ago. Arthur moved to Sunshine Village hoping for a quiet retirement. Instead, he finds himself...

Ivy and Iris haven’t lived together for years—when their mother and father divorced, each parent got custody of one twin. But after a tragic accident takes their mom’s life, the devastated sisters are reunited, and Iris moves in with Ivy and their dad. Iris takes their mom’s death especially hard. She barely talks, spending hours alone in her room. Ivy can’t stand to see Iris so sad. She promised Iris that she can share her life now. After all, they’re sisters. Twins.

Forty-five-year-old TV writer Molly Banger has been in the biz so long, she doesn't think there's a scenario left that can shock her. The morning gossip show proves her wrong. After the star of her teeny-bopper vampire show gets slapped with another DWI, the show is in danger of being cancelled. But losing her job turns into the B story when she sees a picture of her husband with his arms wrapped around a live Barbie doll. Publicity stunt or is her marriage over? Ken isn't available for comment, but her two teenaged children have snarks to spare. Enter Val, the hottie replacement for their ...

For a quarter of a century, The Invisible String has helped comfort and heal millions of readers by easing separation anxiety, loneliness, and loss, while also exploring the intangible yet unbreakable connections between us all. This reimagining of this celebration of love answers the call from countless fans for a diverse range of children and families to be included in this contemporary all-ages classic.

When it comes to a child's sense of family, what divorce breaks apart, solid co-parenting rebuilds. With a tested "here's how" approach, The Co-Parents' Handbook helps parents confidently take on the challenges of raising children in two homes. Addressing parents' questions about the emotional impact of separation, conflict, grief and recovery, the authors skillfully provide a road map for all members of the family to safely navigate through separation/divorce and beyond.

My ex-husband made me think I didn't deserve a second chance at love. Luckily, a hot younger man had other thoughts on the matter. I wasn't looking for a relationship. Who knew that my silly flirting with the roofer would lead to this? I hadn't even wanted to look at another man since my divorce, and now I'm sharing a bed with one who's so beautiful it almost hurts. I'm nearly forty and have a mom bod, curvy and soft. I lift cupcakes instead of weights. Zane is seven years younger, and practically a statue, chiseled from marble. How did this even happen? I study his face in the dim dawn ...

This book was previously published as “Spanking Justice” by Reba Bale. The best way to get over a bad marriage is to get over someone’s knee! When Amy tells her divorce lawyer Mark that she's feeling guilty about the demise of her marriage, he offers an unconventional solution: divorce discipline. Mark and his associates offer a special service to help women move past relationship guilt and learn to live on their own. And if the newly single women need a little correction along the way, these stern masters are quick to teach them a lesson. Soon Amy finds herself receiving her first ...

Henry doesn't think he'll ever be able to get his mind off his parents' divorce. That is, until he meets Pyrgus Malvae, prince of the faerie world. Now Henry must help Pyrgus return home to fight the evil Faeries of the Night.

Location, location, location! The neighborhood has never looked better! When Laney Mitchell was fifteen, she babysat the cute four-year old who lived next door. His family moved away when he was five. Twenty-six years later, he’s all grown up, but he still wants to cuddle with his babysitter! Laney’s daughter has other plans for him, while a hunky friend of a friend and Laney’s ex-husband both have other plans for her. By avoiding romance in the three years since her divorce, Laney has kept things simple. Now life has suddenly become very complicated!

Five estranged cousins are lost in a maze of their family’s tangled secrets. Their grandparents, former potato farmers Gottfried and Marla Hemmings, managed to trade digging spuds for developing subdivisions, and now they sit atop a million-dollar bank account - wealth they’ve refused to pass on to their adult children or their five teenage grandchildren. "Because we want them to thrive," Marla always says. But for the Hemmings cousins, "thriving" feels a lot like slowly dying of a poison they started taking the moment they were born.

First love and family turmoil in a meaningful YA story. Sixteen-year-old introvert Samantha Cross is falling in love for the first time. There’s only one problem: she’s falling for her older sister’s boyfriend, Ben Swift. Her sister Veronica is beautiful, outgoing, and confident. Samantha is used to her sister getting all of the attention and everything she wants, even if she doesn’t like it. But now they’re being torn apart by love for the same boy, their parents’ separation and mother’s declining emotional state, and their move away from Calmer Cove into city life in St. ...

“Wow, this place is really elegant,” Yuri peered out his window at Meg’s hotel. It was a nice place, small but well decorated. Megan felt impulsive. “Would you like to see my room?” Nothing beats an experienced woman. The ladies in these stories have been around the block a few times and they're eager to break in a few young bucks. These hot divorcées, mamas who like to have fun, and cougars are ready to play. They need a few good younger men who have the stamina and energy to satisfy their most depraved desires. Evelyn Wren is here to deliver the steamy erotic encounters that ...

Two Adventures with Mom and Dad: Explaining Divorce to Young Children is a children's book about divorce. Divorce and separation are difficult for children to understand. This book helps explain these foreign concepts, and helps start the dialogue at home on what to expect during the process. The author, family law attorney Kelly Chang Rickert, and illustrator Tanya Campbell encourage separating parents to read the book to their child to help with their journey to restructuring the family. "No family is perfect, and each one has its own unique appearance and functionality. A young girl has ...

Divorce, or the end of any relationship, is a traumatizing event and can leave us bereft, feeling unmoored and empty. Speaking to that tiny corner in our hearts that knows this is not end, this lovely and compassionate book helps grow this glimmering knowledge, and offers hope and healing for turning this painful time into one of renewal and rediscovery. Even if you may not feel ready to love again, this book, a balm for your broken heart, will help you mend your fragility, rediscover your inner strength, and realize the transformative power inherent in this transition.

Stevie’s life is fluctuating rapidly. She's starting over in a brand-new middle school. Quiet and observant, it's hard for her to make friends. Plus, her mind is too occupied. The tension in her home is building as her parents' arguments are becoming more frequent. To top it all off, Stevie's older cousin Naomi is coming to live with the family in an attempt to keep her from a "bad" crowd—The Black Panthers.

She never thought she'd fall for a younger man, but with Cee, it was so easy... There aren't enough hours in the day, and struggling single mom Jes just can't make it alone. Fortunately, a fantastic nanny just became available. Stacey is the perfect candidate: Young, college educated, glowing references... Trouble is, the nanny is a manny! The last thing Jes expects is a tall, muscular, handsome stranger on her porch looking for work as a nanny. The last thing Jess wants is a new man complicating her life. But Jes needs the help and there's no one better for the job than Stacey "Cee" Cook. ...

Three years after her divorce, Erin Johnson has changed. She no longer beats herself up over every little decision or agonizes over what others think of her. For the first time in her life, she’s living for herself, feeling comfortable in her own skin, and done seeking the approval of others. Erin realizes she’s finally ready to start dating when her flirty friend Leo asks her out. Leo and Erin’s chemistry is easy and fun, which is exactly what she is looking for. Until her ex-husband, Kyle, starts to take notice and begins making plans of his own to win her back, exposing the fact ...

*Chosen as a Quarter Finalist in Publishers' Weekly's BookLife Prize for Fiction* There haven’t been any otters in Otter Rock, Oregon, since 1921. But after two friends stumble onto a black barn that might soon change. When fifteen-year-olds Atsuko and Lyric aren’t gaming or watching Bob’s Burgers, they’re out surfing. It’s something that helps Lyric cope with the recent divorce of his parents and also distracts Atsuko from her grandmother's failing health. But it's an older surfer who's trying to find his way back into the world after a recent tragedy that will truly test the two...

Rescue on Crescent River When fear meets faith, an unforgettable adventure begins! Nick is a 14-year-old boy who dreams of exploring the world by boat. Fearless and full of courage, he’s always ready for an adventure. Monica, also 14, is confident and popular, but there’s one thing she can’t face: water. She’s terrified of it. They couldn’t be more different, but when Monica’s beloved dog, Max, is swept into the dangerous waters of Crescent River, Nick is the only one who can help. To rescue Max, Monica must face her greatest fear and join Nick on his small boat. Together, they ...