Divorce Family

Two families assemble for a wedding at a family mansion on the beach in East Hampton. But as the festivities are readied, the father of the bride suffers a massive stroke from alcohol withdrawal and lies in a coma in the hospital. So begins Jeanne McCulloch’s vivid memoir of her wedding weekend in 1983 and its aftereffects on her family and the family of the groom. As McCulloch reveals, the repercussions from that weekend will ripple throughout her own family and that of her in-law as they grapple with questions of loyalty, tradition, marital honor, hope, and loss.

What if your child’s “life-after-divorce” could be better than you’ve hoped for? As the post-divorce dust settles, your child’s chances of leading a healthy, successful life are directly linked to how you and your former spouse relate. So instead of listening to statistics, listen to this book to discover real world co-parenting strategies from author, counselor, and co-parent Tammy Daughtry. Co-parenting isn’t easy. But with these strategies for success, you’ll be prepared to create an enjoyable childhood and a healthy upbringing that will impact your child for a lifetime.

REVIEWS: ★★★★★ The author has continued to develop these characters giving them great depth and relatability. In addition, this second book continued the first story seamlessly. This plot is laid out excellently, not too fast and not too slow. - W Fulton ★★★★★ Extremely entertaining. Lots of suspense and action. Engaging cast of characters, excellently portrayed. Loved the book. Can't wait to start the next one - Gene BOOK DESCRIPTION: Fr. Liam's brother Mike Mullens finally moves up to Ocala so the brothers can be together again. Colleen, Mike's daughter, is now facing ...

Escape with the Andersen Family...stories about second chances, single dads, strong heroes and heroines, complicated family entanglements, long-overdue reconciliations, life-long friendships, and later-in-life new beginnings. Inspirational and heartwarming women's fiction that will touch your heart. Livia Andersen was a woman who held her family together with a quiet smile and an iron will. It’s only been months since her death and her family continues to grapple with the shifting changes in their lives now that she’s gone. CONTENTS: Book 5- Choices Book 6 – Regrets Book 7 – ...

Welcome to Bloombay, a small island off Seattle’s coast with stunning ocean views, picturesque vineyards, and a tight-knit community. Sisters Emily, Donna, and Olivia Abernathy miss each other dearly. Residing in different cities, they only see each other a few times a year. But when Emily, the eldest sister, is forced to move to Bloombay, Donna and Olivia immediately visit her to make sure she’s okay. They find themselves at crossroads in their own lives too, and the island charms them in unexpected ways. Emily Abernathy has dedicated the past twenty years to raising her children. When...

FROM THE AUTHOR OF "EVERY MOTHER'S FEAR", 100,000 copies sold! Lyn wakes on her 50th birthday with no man and middle age staring her in the face."For readers who enjoy British humour." Readers Favorite. Determined to change her sad trajectory Lyn books a surprise road trip for herself and her three children through the American Southwest and Yellowstone. Before they even get on the plane, the trip hits a major snag. An uninvited guest joins them at the airport turning their dream trip into a nightmare. Amid the mountain vistas, secrets will be revealed and a hurtful betrayal confronted. ...

The whole world could not have broken the spirit and strength of the Eberhardt family of 1948. Lainey is a wonderful if slightly eccentric mother. David is a good father, sometimes sarcastic, always cool-tempered. Two wonderful children round out the perfect picture. Then the third child arrives - and life is never the same again. Over the next 40 years, the Eberhardt family struggles to live with a flood tide of upheaval and heartbreak, love and betrayal, passion and pain...hoping they can someday heal their hearts.

"Bridging the Gap" is more than a guide; it's a companion for your unique journey as an adult child of divorce. As you navigate the complexities of relationships, family dynamics, and personal growth, remember that you have the power to shape your narrative. With understanding, resilience, and intentional self-discovery, you can not only overcome the challenges but also build a life filled with meaningful connections and personal fulfillment. You'll discover: Acknowledging Your Journey Building Trust in Relationships Navigating Complex Family Dynamics Re-imagining Relationships After ...

Donna Abernathy has wanted to live in Bloombay ever since her sisters moved here. A successful pediatrician, Donna’s deepest desire is to be a mother, but it hasn’t happened yet. So she’s hoping that moving from San Francisco to Bloombay is just the change she needs. When the realtor helping her house-hunt asks her out on a date, she’s delighted, but she’s not sure they want the same things in life. Elena Donovan married her high school sweetheart nineteen years ago, and she’s convinced they’re soul mates. But lately, Bobby doesn’t seem to feel the same anymore. He insists ...

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...

What if you made a New Year's resolution, then were forced to keep it? Professor Sam Pierson should be more careful about what he wishes for. He's already as unhappy as he is obnoxious. What he doesn't realize is that his life is about to reach a new low. His boss is ready to fire him and his wife to leave him. When a disturbing stranger asks for his New Year's resolutions at a party, Sam throws everyone into hysterical laughter when he blurts out, "I want the body of an athlete and I want everyone to respect me." At midnight the stranger slaps him on the back, Sam has a sharp pain in his ...

Is Amber Brown ready for fourth grade? She has new sneakers, new notebooks and pencils, but she doesn't have what she really needs - a new best friend. How can Amber go fourth without one? Who will be Amber's best friend?

Gretchen and Steve have been married for a long time. Living in San Francisco, recently separated, with two children and demanding jobs, they’ve started going to a marriage counselor. Unfolding over the course of 10 months and taking place entirely in the marriage counselor’s office, John Jay Osborn’s Listen to the Marriage is the story of a fractured couple in a moment of crisis, and of the person who tries to get them to see each other again.

A feel-good read about family loyalties and second chances set on Canada’s picturesque Cape Breton Island, this book is perfect for those who enjoy sweet romances and countryside landscapes. Emma Copeland and her daughters, Claire and Isabelle, spend their summers at Songbird Cottage in Pleasant Bay, Nova Scotia. While there, Emma enjoys the company of her ruggedly handsome neighbor, Sam MacAuley, but when something happens between them, she vows never to return to Songbird Cottage. When Emma turns fifty, she rushes into a marriage with smooth-talking Andrew Schönfeld, but when he ...

In No One’s the Bitch, ex-wife/stepmother team extraordinaire Jennifer Newcomb Marine and Carol Marine take you for a straight-talking, hand-holding walk through what is typically a very lonely minefield. Whether you just want to create a neutral, “business” partnership with the “other woman” in your life—or actually, gulp, become friends—they show you how to reach your goal through 10 powerful steps.

Missy Houghton hopes to defy the odds while marrying young, but ends up with a failed marriage when Chuck breaks her heart once again. In the midst of her divorce she loses her father to cancer, and now everything in her life feels broken. At her lowest point she meets Frank, a Christian man at her church, and he restores some of the faith she had lost in herself. Though reluctant to begin another relationship, they become close friends and she decides to give love one last chance. Soon drama with Franks's ex overwhelms her and she regrets committing her heart to another man. At the same ...

This audiobook is designed to be your support and guide through this devastating, challenging, and emotional situation. Despite the norm of today's society, it isn't always prudent to throw something away just because it's broken. With a little effort, your relationship can be mended and also strengthened to a point unimaginable even before the affair.

Lauren, Jack, Ruby and Billy live by the seaside with their mum and dad. But their parents are always arguing, and then their dad moves out. Lauren and Jack decide they have to get them together again. And so begins Operation Eiffel Tower... in which the four children try to raise money to give their mum and dad a treat in an attempt to make them happier.

Patricia “Sweet Pea” DiMarco wasn’t sure what to expect when her parents announced they were getting a divorce. She never could have imagined that they would have the “brilliant” idea of living in nearly identical houses on the same street. In the one house between them lives their eccentric neighbor Miss Flora Mae, the famed local advice columnist behind “Miss Flora Mae I?”

It’s been a while since Patrick Andersen has seen his twin sister. It’s been even longer since the two of them were able to sit down and talk about anything more substantial than the weather or the kaleidoscope of world events. He was on his way to his aunt’s where Pamela had been living for the last year since the last final split with her husband to find out why. More importantly he wanted to do whatever he could to change it.During his visit he reconnects with a childhood friend and finds out that he’s not the only person who is interested in how his newly-single sister is doing....