Christmas Family Life

The Vanderbeekers have always lived in the brownstone on 141st Street. It's practically another member of the family. So when their reclusive, curmudgeonly landlord decides not to renew their lease, the five siblings have 11 days to do whatever it takes to stay in their beloved home and convince the dreaded Beiderman just how wonderful they are. And all is fair in love and war when it comes to keeping their home. A modern classic in the making reminiscent of the Penderwicks series.

It's nearly Christmas, Julia Devine's favourite time of the year. She's just programmed a wonderful lead into the holidays at Sunny Street Cinema, which leaves her plenty of time to worry about going home to Cumbria for Christmas. Her mum and stepdad are fine, but the thought of spending another holiday with her awful stepsister Becca is enough to make a Scrooge out of anyone. When Becca calls to let her know about the dreamy pilot she's bringing to Christmas lunch, Julia finally snaps and does something very silly.

Ever since his father died, Levi Kinsinger has felt adrift. Newly returned to Charm, Ohio, Levi is trying to fit in to his old life, only to discover he seems to have outgrown it. But when Julia, his young widowed neighbor, asks for his help with a Christmas project, Levi finds a sense of purpose for the first time in months. She and her daughter are new to Charm and could use a friend, a job Levi takes personally. Soon enough, friendship grows into attraction, but Levi can't help having doubts.

One moment Ben Miller was high up in the rafters at his neighbor's barn raising. The next his foot slipped, and he plunged to his death, leaving behind a young wife and six children - the youngest born four months after his death. Ruth Miller is not alone. Her Amish neighbors help her to make the difficult transition from wife to widow. But while the community has been generous, raising six growing children, all grieving their father's death, is overwhelming.

When Alexia Beasley returns to her quaint hometown in Maine for the holidays, she’s filled with nostalgia and the hope of rekindling old memories. Surrounded by the warmth of her family and the beauty of a snowy landscape, she unexpectedly crosses paths with her childhood friend, Philip Bishop. As they reconnect, their playful banter quickly reveals deep-seated feelings that neither has fully acknowledged. However, the holiday season brings challenges of its own. With family expectations weighing heavily on both their shoulders, Alexia receives a tempting job offer that could pull her ...

Welcome back to the irresistible world of Greenglass House, where 13-year-old Milo is, once again, spending the winter holidays stuck in a house full of strange guests who are not what they seem. There are fresh clues to uncover as friends old and new join in his search for a mysterious map and a famous smuggler's lost haul. This exciting sequel to a beloved book is sure to thrill both fans and newcomers.

The holiday film A Christmas Story, first released in 1983, has become a bona fide Christmas perennial, gaining in stature and fame with each succeeding year. Its affectionate, wacky, and wryly realistic portrayal of an American family's typical Christmas joys and travails in small-town Depression-era Indiana has entered our imagination and our hearts with a force equal to It's a Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street.

This Christmas Eve, I had one simple plan: close up the family café and face another quiet night alone. But fate had other ideas when Trystan—the boy who was once my best friend and first love—walked back into my life, dusted with snow and wearing a Marine uniform that made my heart skip a beat. I never expected to see him again, let alone offer him a place to stay when a canceled flight leaves him stranded. Under the glow of twinkling Christmas lights and over cups of hot cocoa, old memories resurface and the sparks between us reignite. But letting him in means risking the walls I've ...

After years of chasing success in the fast-paced world of New York City, Bella York is burnt out and in desperate need of a break. When her big event is unexpectedly canceled, she reluctantly returns to her small hometown of Pine Ridge, Tennessee, for the holidays. She plans to rest, recharge, and get back to city life as quickly as possible—until she runs into her old flame, Hugh Blake. Now a firefighter and beloved member of the tight-knit community, Hugh never forgot Bella or the future they could have had together. As they work side by side to save the town’s Christmas Eve festival,...

Julie Parker’s kids are her greatest gift. Still, she’s not exactly heartbroken when they ask to skip a big Christmas. Her son, Nick, is taking a belated honeymoon with his bride, Blair, while her daughter, Dana, will purge every reminder of the guy who dumped her. Again. Julie feels practically giddy for one-on-one holiday time with Heath, the (much) younger man she’s secretly dating. But her plans go from cozy to chaotic when Nick and Dana plead for Christmas at the family cabin in memory of their late father, Julie’s ex.

Simon can't stop thinking about the pretty Amish teacher at the local one-room school. But he's ignored the sparks between them because he's so shy. So Simon's little brother, Isaac, takes matters into his own hands. He's determined to give his brother the best Christmas present ever - a date with his favorite teacher. Amish novelist Byler brings her tender humor and skillful observation of family relationships to this holiday story.

After a painful breakup and years of climbing the corporate ladder, real estate agent Cassidy "Cassie" Reynolds has lost her Christmas spirit. But when her spirited sister, Emily, convinces her to return to their charming hometown in the Carolinas for the holidays, Cassie reluctantly agrees, hoping to find a little joy amidst the nostalgia. Upon her arrival, she encounters Bradley Carmichael, a warm-hearted contractor with a passion for the magic of Christmas. As Cassie helps him renovate a quaint cottage on the edge of town, she begins to rediscover the true meaning of the season and the ...

James Brooks, the Chief of Staff to the President, is hoping for some downtime to rekindle his connection with his wife, Ashley, amidst the challenges of raising their young children. However, his plans quickly go awry when he takes over parenting duties for their mischievous two-year-old daughter, Avery. What starts as a simple task soon spirals into a series of humorous and heartwarming moments that define the chaos of family life during the holiday season.

Widowed and weary, Matilda Harmon has settled into a quiet life running her cozy café in the heart of her small town. Christmas, once her favorite season, now serves as a bittersweet reminder of all she has lost. But when she's asked to host the town’s annual holiday event, she reluctantly agrees, unaware that God has a new plan in store for her. Peter Wilkinson, a successful businessman and widower, has returned to his hometown for the first time in years. Haunted by the memories of his late wife and distant from his once-strong faith, Peter feels like a stranger in the place he used to...

In the picturesque town of Ridgefield, Connecticut, big city advertising executive Ashley Sampson returns home for the holidays, carrying the weight of a broken heart. As she navigates the familiar streets of her childhood, old memories and new feelings collide when she reconnects with her childhood friend, Myles Hickman—a talented carpenter with dreams of his own. With a community project to renovate a local park bringing them closer, Ashley and Myles rediscover the laughter and love they once shared. But as Ashley faces pressure from her career and her family’s expectations, she finds...

A spicy holiday romance featuring a grumpy hockey star turned CEO, a determined lawyer fighting for her community, and a Taylor Swift-loving turtle. Perfect for fans of Theodora Taylor, Helena Hunting and Pippa Grant! All I want for Christmas…is you! TESSA I never meant to fall for Grant Thompson. He's arrogant, stubborn, and represents everything I'm fighting against in this town. But when he dives into a frozen pond to save my nephew, I start seeing beneath that polished corporate facade. Now he's pretending I'm his fiancée, and what started as a Christmas charade is feeling ...

If you write an email to a friend about a fantasy involving your gorgeous boss, don't send it to All Staff... Meg It’s not easy to reinvent yourself, but my thirteen-year-old son and I are ready for a new start. Old Maggie was a magnet for disaster, but New Meg is going to be elegant, sophisticated… and blonde. I’ve landed a dream job at the other end of New Zealand as PA to three rich directors who spoil me rotten, I’ve found a beautiful new apartment, and I feel reborn. Then I write an email to a friend describing in vivid detail what I want to do to the sexiest of the directors...

The warmth of the Christmas season is condensed into this single collection that will rekindle your Christmas memories. Who doesn't remember Christmas at Grandma's? The living room aglow with family and friends, the kitchen like a factory of sweet aromas, the relatives everywhere! Donald Davis captures the spirit of Christmas as seen through the eyes of a child in these stories: "Christmas in Sulpher Springs", "The Children's Christmas Party", "The Year My Brother Almost Died", and "The Red Scooters."

** What Happens in Whistling Rock Stays in Your Heart. ** Pull out your ugly sweaters, roll out the gingerbread dough, and get ready to boogie with the townsfolk at the Snowflake Dance. This sweet holiday rom-com is sure to put a smile on your face and holiday cheer in your heart. After signing up for EMRT (Extreme Matchmaking Reform Therapy), Jessica and Jake get stuck in a small village straight from a Hallmark flick. But they're about to find out what the townsfolk have known all along—what happens in Whistling Rock...stays in your heart. Jessica, who's never particularly liked Jake, ...

Mary Stoltzfus is 30 years old, splashed with freckles, and unmarried. In her Amish world, that qualifies her to be called an old maid. She is living her quiet schoolteacher life in the Lancaster County Amish community when she gets a surprising invitation in the mail one day. Would she come to Montana to teach?