Child Marriage

Her Borrowed Angel traces the life of book-smart Madeline Wharton Saldivar from her childhood in rural, deeply segregated Georgia to adulthood in northern Mexico and southern Texas. Maddie’s life, like all lives, plays out against the current events and changing social moods of the times. Deeply committed to family—and horses, or at least the idea of horses—Maddie struggles with the painful truths and impossible situations of abuse and dysfunction within her own small world. Buoyed by her sister Hattie’s infallible courage, as well as her own ability to catalog life into manageable ...

Odawahaka has always been too small for Maggie's big scientific ideas. Between her stuck-in-a-rut mom, her grumpy grandpop, and the lifetime supply of sludgy soda in the fridge, it's hard for Maggie to imagine a change. But when Lena moves in, with her creative spirit and outrageous perspective, middle school takes off with a bang. Someone starts pulling the kind of pranks that send their rule-loving new principal into an uproar. Suddenly the same old football games, election for class president, and embarrassing stories feel almost exciting.

Max and his dad love their weekends together. Weekends mean pancakes, pizza, spy games, dog walking, school projects, and surprising neighbors! Every weekend presents a small adventure as Max gets to know his dad's new neighborhood - and learns some new ways of thinking about home.

Emily Grey is a young woman ahead of her time. She prefers breeches to dresses, and spends her time riding horses, fishing, and climbing trees. When Emily is fourteen, she meets Cameron, the Duke of Templeton’s grandson. Their friendship deepens over the years, until Cameron is called to fight against Napoleon. They express their devotion to each other and make love for the first time before Cameron heads off to war. When Emily’s father discovers she’s pregnant, he’s livid. He had no idea his tomboy daughter has fallen in love, and her predicament threatens to destroy their ...

For a new take on elves and fairies, join us for the holidays in this three-book set! Santa and the Exchange Student: Mac had less than zero interest in becoming the head elf. Yes, as in Santa Claus. Who’d want to work in a toy factory, design new toys, play like a kid in the snow every day, and fall in love anyway? He’d had other plans, other dreams. Drift got his nickname for a reason. His greatest desire was to be a lifetime student on his parents’ dime. That way, he could extreme the hell out of the world while appearing to do something relevant. Yet no desire of his even came ...

Timmy is in Key West, Florida, ostensibly for the honeymoon of his mother and Doorman Dave...if they even got married, which Timmy doubts. Unfortunately for Timmy, crime doesn't take a vacation. And because Total has fled to Cuba seeking political asylum, Timmy must rely on a new partner for help: Doorman Dave's nephew, Emilio. And as if things couldn't get more hectic, Timmy's pants have been stolen by a six-toed cat.

Sadie isn’t looking for a mate... Or even a boyfriend. Having babies isn’t in the cards for her, but she loves animals and the outdoors. If only her grandfather weren’t selling off her favorite piece of land. Vaughn’s just looking for a good time... Sent by his boss to check out some land, dragon shifter Vaughn feels an instant attraction to the curvy blonde. But it’s not until they’re attacked that he realizes she’s his mate. Now they need each other to survive... Sadie and Vaughn have to deal with werewolves, grouchy grandparents, rogue dragon smugglers, and more. If they ...

Princess Yashodhara Jadeja of Bhatewar isn’t at all keen to get married. With her tarnished past, she knows that her married life would never be easy. But, between her father’s Will and her mother’s persuasion, she’s left with no choice. Prince Indrajeet Thakore of Udaipur agrees to meet Yashodhara as a prospective wife after his grandmother, Rajmata Santhini Devi, persuades him. While no cymbals crash at their first meeting, the couple grow to like and respect one another before they agree to tie the knot. Both belong to royal families and both have responsibilities. Over and above...

Their marriage didn’t last. The last thing he wants is to relive it. A divorced single dad with full custody of his son made a promise he now has to keep: invite his ex-wife to enjoy their son’s birthday gift: a seven-day cruise in Alaska. Can two people who have given up on each other put aside their emotions to make their five-year-old son happy for a week? Wait for Me is the the third novel in USA Today Bestselling author Jan Thompson’s Vacation Sweethearts Christian travel romance series celebrating the immeasurable grace and undeserved mercy of God. These novels are a spin-off of...

Third grader Max is heading off on a road trip with Mom. With miles to travel, cousins to meet, and a tall roller coaster to ride (maybe), it will be an adventure! But Max always spends weekends with Dad; will Dad be okay if he's left behind? And will Max be brave enough for all the new explorations ahead of him?

Alex's world is shattered in one tragic moment, leaving her unable to dance or believe in love again. Fleeing to the quiet town of Chernut, she finds solace at Lovelet Manor, where the troubled family residing there mirror her own pain. Amidst the enchanting gardens, Alex meets Edward, igniting a spark of hope in her heart. But as she grapples with her haunting past and uncertain future, she's left wondering if she's truly losing her mind. Will Alex confront her demons and embrace love once more, or will the ghosts of her past continue to haunt her? Dive into this captivating tale of ...

Once a squirrel went to see a girl for marriage. His broker was a crow. They went to many places and saw the girl. Nothing is right there. What happened in the end? Read this interesting story. The book was written by Vinod Narayanan Illustrated by Anil Narayanan

When a young girl named Andrea finds out that her parents are getting a divorce, she learns how to cope with living two different lifestyles. When her parents' divorce interferes with her school life as well as her social life, Andrea reacts differently to gain the attention of her parents in the hope of bringing them back together.

There's warfare involved in getting a Kingdom mate. Warfare is involved in marrying them, more warfare in birthing children, righteous seed, and raising them.

Twelve-year-old Victoria Reeves is all set for her “First Magnificent Summer with Dad,” even though it’s been more than two years since she last saw him. She’s ready to impress him with her wit, her maturity, and her smarts—at least until he shows up for the long road trip to Ohio with his new family, The Replacements, in tow. But that’s not the only unpleasant surprise in store for Victoria. As Victoria captures every moment of her less than magnificent summer in her journal, she discovers that the odds are stacked against her in the contest-no-one-knows-is-a-contest.

Allie is British and dreams of being a spy. Sage is an only child from sunny California. They meet when their families swap houses for the summer. Though they’re polar opposites, Allie and Sage quickly realize that they’re both dealing with family issues—Sage’s parents may be on the brink of divorce, and Allie’s struggling to feel heard in her big family. It may take a trip around the world for them to find their place at home.

Feisty Rose takes center stage as the highly original Casson family faces a long, hot summer. As usual, things are a bit chaotic. Eldest daughter Caddy is now engaged to darling Michael, and she’s not altogether sure she likes it. Saffy and Sarah are on a mission to find Saffy’s biological father (while cultivating hearts of stone). Indigo is cautiously beginning a friendship with a reformed bully, who desperately wants to feel like part of the Casson family.

Millions of American parents sit down to dinner every night, wondering why fully grown children are joining them - or, more likely, grunting good-bye as they head out for another night of who knows what. Sally Koslow, a journalist, novelist, and mother of two "adultescents" digs deep to reveal what lies behind the current generation's unwillingness - or inability - to take flight. By delving into the latest research and conducting interviews with parents and offspring, Koslow gives voice to the issues of prolonged dependency.

Famous author and speaker John Maxwell, has been married to his wife, Margaret, for over forty years. When Maxwell was thirty-nine years old, he noticed that many of his college friends were getting divorced. He and Margaret didn’t think they were in danger, but they knew many of their friends had also thought their relationships indestructible. John’s career was taking off, and he didn’t want to lose his family. That prompted him to make one of the key decisions of his life, rewriting his definition of success. Instead of acclaim, advancement, or achievement, he decided that for him:...

With pain in his eyes, torn between fatherly love and personal conviction, Mark asked me how to respond when his only daughter, who had told her family she was a lesbian, called to share she had met the love of her life, and asked him to walk her down the aisle. Rather than arguing for only one answer, this short book gives you a way to develop your personal response in your unique situation. Using the WISDOM Process©, this study offers you a wise way to think through the issue, considering multiple factors, informed by relevant biblical texts and articles from varying points of view. ...