Domestic Life

Trying to build a life literally from scratch for me and my kids seems impossible. I’m just glad to have May and Jason helping me out. But even with us three, plus our kids’ assistance, it still isn’t enough to get things done. And that’s when Elijah Maynes enters. There’s no avoiding it. The more I try to escape him, the more I see of him.

Being back into the dating scene isn’t as glamorous as people made it out to be. Especially to single moms like me. But I have a boyfriend now and a house where I can finally start over again. I should be happy, right? Or at least I thought so, until Elijah begins to occupy my mind. He broke my heart all those years ago, and yet I can’t stop thinking about him. The big question is… can I push aside old wounds and keep being friends with him? Or will a second chance make it all worth it?

If there is one person on this earth that I could not imagine helping me raise my kids that would be Elijah Maynes. But here I am, exchanging parenting tips with my ex and hanging out with him and his children like it’s the most normal thing in the world. Surprisingly our arrangement works, more than I expected it would. I wonder how long it will last when the past comes knocking on our door.

It was supposed to be a new beginning for us. Me and Elijah again. Girlfriend and boyfriend. Forgetting the past and starting over again. I know it’s going to be a lot of work especially now that we both have our own kids but we learned from our mistakes. History will not repeat itself. Except Leah’s back. The woman Elijah had left me for in the past and also the mother of his kids. Now I don’t know what to think. I have decisions to make...and it’s not just about me anymore.

Three years since my husband’s death and it still doesn’t get any easier. A brand new start is what I needed, not only for me but also for the kids. I decided to return to my hometown, Brookings, Oregon, where I have a lot of fond memories, especially with my high school best friend, May. I got it all planned out. I just didn’t know HE would also be there.

Renee Gulliver appears to have it all: a beautiful house overlooking a scenic estuary on England’s East Coast, a successful career as a relationship therapist, three grown-up children, and a beloved grandson, Xavier. But then Xavier vanishes after Renee fails to pick him up from school, and the repercussions are manifold. Renee is wracked with remorse; the local community question her priorities, clients abandon her; and, as long-held grievances surface, her daughter Mia offers her a heartbreaking ultimatum.

From USA Today's bestselling author Terri Lorah comes a later in life heartwarming women's fiction novel that will linger long after you closed the book. After a painful divorce, Beth finds herself adrift in the sea of life until an unexpected call offers her the chance of a fresh start. Little does she know that not only will she be mending her own heart but others as well through the power of unexpected connections. As Beth takes over the Ocean Front Inn and the famous stargazing parties held there, she is surrounded by a quirky group of eccentrics, each grappling with their own struggles...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Do Not Disturb by Claire Douglas, read by Hannah Daniel. Could your dream home be your worst nightmare? After what happened in London, Kirsty needs a fresh start with her family. And running a guesthouse in the Welsh mountains sounds idyllic. But then their first guest arrives. Selena is the last person Kirsty wants to see. It's 17 years since she tore everything apart. Why has she chosen now to walk back into Kirsty's life?

"You're not good enough!" "You're nothing without me..." "When will you ever learn...?" "You're so ugly, no one else would have you!" "You're worthless as a human being!" It is said that actions speak louder than words. In Sara's world, they scream at her. They hurt her. They threaten her very existence! Sara's abusive past left her disillusioned enough to believe that getting married at 17 would be the stuff that dreams are made of. Instead, she finds herself living every woman's nightmare: an abusive relationship that once again has her counting the days until things can somehow be "...

Six years ago, after an unspeakable crime shattered her life, Josephine “Jo” Chandler left home with no intention of ever returning. Now, because of her father’s illness, her family has asked her to return. Doing so will force Jo and everyone else to face not only that past but also the ramifications. “Sometimes you must visit the past to have peace in the present.” *Contains scenes of sexual and domestic abuse.

For years, Madison longed for answers about her estranged father and his side of the family. She never expected those answers to come in the form of a stranger on her doorstep with news of a will and an unsettled estate. Now there are siblings, grandparents, and a family business to contend with. Not to mention her mother, who never wanted Madison to be acquainted with the Moores, despite giving her their last name. To get the complete story, Madison must travel across the country to Black Rock Beach and confront the family she’s never known. If you like stories that explore complicated ...

A compulsive family drama about a mother's desperate search to reclaim her daughter from the horrors of her own past, perfect for fans of Then She Was Gone.

From housewife to billionaire CEO, Martha Stewart is not just the businesswoman with the Midas touch, she is also a lightning rod for many of the most important and controversial social and economic issues of post-WWII American life. In the unauthorized Martha Inc.: The Incredible Story of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, business writer and columnist Christopher Byron traces Martha's journey from the troubled world of a working-class family in New Jersey to the pinnacle of fame and power.

In a small town, three mothers wave goodbye to their children at the school gates. Naomi has lived in Exton Cross since she was born, and she knows everything there is to know about everyone. Aleema hates it here. It’s been three years and she’s yet to make a single friend. And she’s sure the other mums whisper about her behind her back. Kelly is an outsider. New to the town, she arrives with nothing but her son—and a dark secret. By the end of the school day, one of their children will be missing. And rumours will swirl that one of them knows why.

Are you a victim of this type of abuse? Have you lost self-esteem and confidence after an emotional or psychological trauma? Then keep reading...One of the most difficult things for someone to do in his/her lifetime is leaving with a psychopath, someone with a borderline personality disorder, or a pathological narcissist. Even if you think you cannot get out of these situations, the techniques you will learn in this audiobook will guide you step-by+step to heal and improve your emotional and psychological condition.

Is one lifetime ever enough? Abused relentlessly by her fiancé, twenty-five year old Lena is putting herself in danger by not breaking her engagement, and her visions of her great-great grandmother, Angelina, are confirming this risk. Then, thirty-eight year old Rick Murphy appears, claiming he has been in love with Lena for nearly one-hundred years. Rick's presence triggers nightmares even more intense than before, forcing Lena to put the pieces of her visions together to learn her destiny. Though for Lena, even after her paranormal puzzle is complete, the bravery she needs to open her ...

To the outside world, the Goodlights are perfect. Julia is a lawyer, Paul a stay-at-home dad who has dedicated his life to helping their daughter Chrissie achieve her dreams as a talented violinist. But on the night of a prestigious music competition, which has the power to change everything for Chrissie and her family, Chrissie goes missing. She puts on the performance of a lifetime, then completely disappears. Suddenly every single crack, every single secret that the family is hiding risks being exposed. Because the Goodlights aren’t perfect. Not even close.

Helen lives in her father's Model T in the harsh Nevada desert, surrounded by thousands of desperate souls trying to endure the hardships of the Great Depression. When her father dies while working on the Hoover Dam diversion tunnels, she finds herself alone. In this unforgiving landscape where marriage, prostitution, and starvation seem to be her only viable choices, Helen is determined to defy society's expectations of a young woman and create her own American dream. She relies on her resourcefulness to survive, but soon realizes she can't go it alone.

Adele was just 23 years old when she was scarred for life by an acid attack arranged by her ex-boyfriend, Anthony. The attack left her partially bald, and she lost her right ear. This was Anthony's attempt to stop her from ever being attractive to another man - a final act of control over her and the horrific end to a terrifying case of domestic abuse.

Ariella and Caleb were never meant to last… She’s the ambitious workaholic constantly trying to prove herself. He’s the charming bad boy with a troubled past. Their love story could only ever have been temporary. But when Ariella’s company faces a crisis, Caleb is the only one who can save it. Now they’re forced to work together, fighting their attraction, and the pain of their old wounds. With her heart torn and her career on the line, Ariella must decide who to trust and what she truly wants.