Family First Life

Dana Fields's father never knew his parents. When Dana secretly does a DNA test for her dad, hoping to find him some distant relatives for his birthday, her entire world implodes. Instead of a few third cousins, Dana discovers a half-brother her age whose very existence means her parents' happy marriage is a lie. Dana's desire to know her half-brother, Brandon, and the extent of her dad's deception, clashes with her wish not to destroy her family.

Camp David, USA. A birthday party turns into a nightmare when a child is snatched after the celebrations. The first lady enlists the services of Sean King and Michelle Maxwell to bring the child home safely. But she and King share a past. Years ago he saved her then senator husband from political disaster. And this may not be all that passed between them. With Michelle still battling her own demons, the two are pushed to the limit, with forces aligned on all sides against them - and the line between friend and foe impossible to define...or defend.

It is Chu's first day of school. Chu is nervous. He hopes the other boys and girls will be nice. Will they like him? What will happen at school today? Will Chu do what Chu does best?

Just as Jacob Two-Two settles into his new life in Canada, things are turned upside down! First, Jacob gets a new neighbor, who does double duty as a spy; then he gets a new principal, who turns out to be mean and nasty; and then, unknowingly, he makes an enemy - but who could it be? Jacob Two-Two returns in this new adventure that takes him into the fascinating world of spycraft!

For both Chinese and Western readers, The Essence of Filial Piety is a practical and inspiring book. Dharma Master Cheng Yen frequently makes filial piety a central theme of her teachings, such as in the stories in this book. While filial piety has been a valued virtue in Chinese culture, it is being forgotten in modern society. Seeing children who cause their parents to worry by living recklessly and adults who send their aged parents off to nursing homes and then ignore them, Master Cheng Yen emphasizes filial piety as a key virtue that needs to be valued again today, just as it was in ...

Augusta Hope has never felt like she fits in. At six, she’s memorising the dictionary. At seven, she’s correcting her teachers. At eight, she spins the globe and picks her favourite country on the sound of its name: Burundi. And now that she's an adult, Augusta has no interest in the goings-on of the small town where she lives with her parents and her beloved twin sister, Julia. When an unspeakable tragedy upends everything in Augusta's life, she's propelled headfirst into the unknown.

Rita Abernathy’s lifelong dream has come true: She and her husband Charles are the proud owners of a one-hundred-and-fifty-year-old Victorian home in the historic district of Cape May. For years, they made treasured family memories in the quaint coastal town, spending time at the beach during the summer and experiencing true Christmas magic during the holiday season. Rita believes the Cape May magic has returned to their lives at just the right time.

JoJo is helping Mommy and Daddy with the new twins. But they look the same! How will JoJo tell the twins apart? JoJo’s plan will keep you laughing.

Julie Goodwin was catapulted into our hearts as the first-ever winner of MasterChef Australia. In many ways her win was unlikely. As a child Julie adored music and art, but her career began in youth work, including in a juvenile detention centre housing troubled boys and a toxic all-male staff. After her three sons were born, she and her husband started an IT business. Then came MasterChef - a record-breaking juggernaut of a show. It was by all appearances, a successful, rewarding life. But under the surface relentless pressure from Julie's outer and inner worlds was taking its toll.

Are you sick and tired of not being able to feel like you are good enough? Have you tried to please someone endlessly but at the end of the day you always seem to be at fault? Do you finally want to say goodbye to being emotionally or mentally drained, and discover something which works for you? If so, then you’ve come to the right place, as it’s time to take a step back and evaluate whether the person in your life is a narcissist.

You’re going to be a Daddy! Now what? Help I’m a Dad Now - This audiobook is a great resource for men becoming fathers, dad’s with children, and supporting co-parents...Through the journey of parenting, you will encounter happiness, difficulties, and everything in between. With help from this audiobook you will be able to feel more prepared and fully confident to tackle parenthood. You can become the best dad ever! With the aid provided through Help I’m a Dad Now. If you just believe in yourself, your experience as a father will be ground breaking! You got this!

A SHORT ONE-HOUR READ! “What do you do when you realize that you measure every man you meet against your childhood sweetheart as your yardstick?” Reena, a beautiful and strong young woman, is traveling back home from a friend’s marriage. Karthik, a globe-trotting tech evangelist is also on his way back home after visiting his uncle. Reena and Karthik meet in the train and sparks fly from the moment they lay eyes on each other. As the night progresses, and as they learn more about each other, Reena realizes that all her relationships till then have always failed because she has not yet...

Have you had a detour in your life? It can be life-changing. To experience this at a young age further complicates things! Although this book is geared toward young and teen parents, anyone who has faced a detour will find affirmation and encouragement about life after a detour.

From two-time Newbery Honor and New York Times–bestselling author Kevin Henkes, this timeless novel about loss, loneliness, and friendship tells the story of the spring break that changes seventh-grader Amelia Albright’s life forever.

Teenagers are tough and anyone who has their own needs help. Here it is: a witty, enjoyable and genuinely helpful guide that breaks the mould. Get Out Of My Life offers practical alternatives to anger, nagging and frustration, and specific recommendations for developing better relationships with even the most difficult teenagers. This is the best survival manual for parents who find themselves marooned among volatile and incomprehensible aliens on Planet Teen.

Selling real estate full time, raising two young daughters, clinging to a slipping marriage—Audrey’s life is definitely a balancing act. But when a tumble down the stairs leaves her with more than just a bump on the head, she wakes up five years in the past, before the first tear in her marriage threatened her trust in Travis.

Angel wants only one thing - the very thing Marita has already given Jim. Worst of all, Angel fears that Jim's sudden desire to be a full-time father to Charli means he's given up hope of starting a family with her.

Klara Ivanski arrives from the Old Country with her Papa, Mama, and 10 brothers and sisters. "All vill be vell," Papa assures them, but Mama and several of her brothers and sisters must remain at their aunt and uncle's because of sickness. With barely enough money for food, Klara is quick to assure her papa that they only need Mama and the others to make Christmas special. But will the family be together for their first Christmas in America?

OH MY GOD! I can’t stand him! Or his negativity. But for the sake of my brother and his bride, I have been trying my best to tolerate Joe. Until the night of the Stag and Doe I overhear Joe trying to persuade my brother To NOT get married. That’s it! I put myself between my brother and his friend Square up to Joe, Through gritted teeth, I glare at him, and tell him exactly what I think of him. Point my finger at the door And threw the Groomsman Out of the wedding party!

A reunited couple search for a valuable treasure, a precious jewelry box, stolen from the Nazis and hidden away since World War II, in this powerfully emotional and romantic novel of rekindled love - perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Josie Silver, and Jill Santopolo.