Family Healing

"Expanding Horizons" The second book in the Oakbrook Faithful Heart Christian Romance Series— A Wedding, A Mother's Return, and A Journey of Faith: Can Love Heal All Wounds? In “Expanding Horizons,” the second book in the “Oakbrook Faithful Hearts” Christian Romance series, Sarah and Michael's wedding day should be perfect—a celebration of love, faith, and new beginnings. But when Michael's estranged mother appears unexpectedly, long-buried emotions resurface, threatening to disrupt their union. Faced with the complexities of forgiveness and healing, Sarah and Michael must ...

Dealing with narcissists can be emotionally and psychologically exhausting and traumatic. Most narcissists feel entitled to everyone’s attention, and exploit others without guilt or shame. Often times, the victims never really know what hit them until it’s too late. Award-winning author Naila Farrah knows a thing or two about falling victim to a narcissist. She aims to empower people like you to take back control and start living a new life free from your narcissistic abuser’s grip.

What do you do when the silence you inherited becomes the silence you're passing down? John was a faithful husband, hard-working father, and respected churchgoer. But beneath the surface, he carried an emotional wound that was never addressed: a quiet, generational pain passed down from a father who never said “I love you,” never asked how he was doing, and never showed up emotionally. Now, years later, John finds himself repeating the same patterns with his own adult children—distant, disconnected, and drowning in regret. Inheritance of Silence: A Father’s Fight to Break the Cycle ...

Lena Sharma is a successful San Francisco restaurateur. An immigrant, she’s cultivated an image of conservatism and tradition in her close-knit Indian community. But when Lena’s carefully constructed world begins to crumble, her ties to her daughter, Maya, and son, Sameer - both raised in thoroughly modern California - slip further away.

Sit Behind the Nets! is written by an outspoken grieving daughter, after her mother was hit by a foul ball at Dodger Stadium and died of head trauma. Alerting the media Brody speaks out encouraging changes for fan safety in Major League Baseball. Major and Minor League Baseball's recent mandated net extension policy is an outcome of using her voice for good. Improving fan safety awareness is the goal of this memoir with a message. Combining published articles, quotes, and personal perspectives the story unfolds over three years.

A steamy, heart-mending single-dad, grumpy-sunshine, marriage-of-convenience romance—complete with slow-burn heat, found-family feels, and one fiercely protective alpha hero. Aadhaya Mehra never planned on an arranged match, but a schoolteacher with a sunshine smile can’t ignore a child in pain. When the icy billionaire widower across town offers marriage so his lonely little girl can have a mother’s love, Aadhaya says yes—even though her heart still dreams of a love match. Aryan Nanda lives for duty and for his daughter, Mia. Cold, composed, and haunted by loss, he vows never to ...

Positive Self-Parenting Solutions is made for teenagers struggling and dealing with depression. It begins by emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and healing the post-traumatic stress in one's life and the numerous benefits.

“Family Mobbing” is a strategic process of power and control. When daughters are mobbed, they’re not just shunned, attacked, or slandered: they’re also subjugated by a system of family rules that reinforces patriarchal oppression. What makes mobbing so insidious—and so under-reported—is that here, family itself is the site of violence, trauma, and shame.

The first time Dieter Schmidt meets Mad Maggie is at a blockade on a logging road. He’s there to threaten the local First Nations band with court action if they don’t allow his client’s heavy equipment access to Deadman’s Island. Maggie emerges from the forest, but rather than chastise the lawyer for his part in trying to replace this unique ecosystem of magnificent old-growth trees with a housing development, she gives him an ultimatum. She will cure his yet-to-be-diagnosed terminal cancer if he saves the trees. Dieter dismisses Maggie's prediction as the delusions of someone ...

My sassy ex, Tara, is back after eleven years. She has secrets. I’m a single dad. But when Tara’s life is threatened, I must help to save my first love. The whole town thought we’d get married. But Tara left without a word. So, I moved on, but I’m wondering how my wife died after having our baby. Now, Tara moves back and we’re paired up on the High school reunion committee. As we spend time together, feelings grow between us until she receives a petrifying phone call and she can’t tell me why. As I dig for answers I find that Tara and I are more intertwined than we ever thought ...

He’s her small-town ex. She’s his biggest what-if. Can a neglected orchard and a little cider magic give them a second chance at love? Desirae Lane never planned to return to Cedarwood Valley. But when her glittering city career crumbles, she’s forced to confront the overgrown orchard—and the heartbreak—she left behind. Selling her grandmother’s farm and escaping small-town gossip seems simple enough… until she runs into Cole Carter. Cole has always been the one that got away—or rather, the one who pushed her away. Now, the ruggedly handsome farmer-next-door is determined to...

In Shadows of Sobriety, Keith Burton pulls back the curtain on his journey through a childhood marked by alcoholism, family dysfunction, and emotional scars that lasted a lifetime. Raised in a household where love was often confused with pain, Keith reflects on his relationships with an alcoholic father and a controlling mother, and how their struggles set the stage for his own battles with identity, faith, and a fractured family legacy.

Reconnected Parenting is a guide to help parents do better in the moments that count, and it shows the listener how understanding the nervous system and using our breath to rewire our reactions from our body up, creates deep, lasting change. The listener will be taken on a journey through the science behind the nervous system and how this is holistically linked to connecting to our truest and spiritual selves.

🌟 Kisses at Sundown: A Tale of Love, Healing, and Montana Cowboys 🌟 In the heart of Montana's sprawling Double Horseshoe Ranch, where love unfolds like the vast prairie, comes a story of two souls navigating the winds of change. "Kisses at Sundown" is the fifth installment in the enchanting Unbridled Hearts series, where romance ignites against the backdrop of rugged landscapes and untamed hearts. Meet Aurora Dupree, a petite and smart med student, who finds herself entangled in the charming chaos of ranch life during a Christmas break visit. Her heart is torn between the allure of ...

When a sweet, curvy woman is matched with a guarded single dad, love feels within reach—but so do their insecurities. Laurel is ready for a fresh start after a toxic relationship that left her doubting her own worth. Tired of men who don’t see beyond her curves, she takes a chance on the True Curves Matchmaking Agency. Laurel dreams of finding someone who will treasure her for her kindness and loyalty, not just her looks. What she didn’t expect was to be paired with Noah—a quiet, devoted single dad with shadows of his own. Since losing his wife, Noah’s entire world has revolved ...

One morning, Jenny McCarthy sensed something was wrong and ran into her two-year-old son Evan's room to discover he was having a seizure. In that moment, Jenny was thrust into the midst of a medical odyssey. After numerous misdiagnoses and many harrowing, life-threatening episodes, Evan was finally diagnosed with autism. Jenny didn't know what to do next and found herself alone, without any resources except for her determination to help her son.

Janie Hunt's path to the true ways of life was shaky, beset with constant sting of rejection and cruelty from her parents. She was a teenager when she first set foot in a church, where her new best friend's dad was a pastor. Now, after graduating from college and still trying to find her path in life, it still pains her to think of her past. Bradley Bridges is a small town guy, well loved by his neighbors and friends. He didn't grow up surrounded by faith, and he didn't know that anything was missing from his life... until he met Janie. As the friendship between Janie and Bradley grows, and...

The Wisteria Cottage Witch A heartwarming cozy fantasy filled with enchanted baking, small-town magic, and the healing power of belonging. When weary witch Marigold “Mari” Thistlebrook leaves behind the bustle of city sorcery, she hopes to find peace in the sleepy village of Wisteria Hollow. Tucked at the edge of an enchanted forest, her late grandmother’s ivy-covered cottage—and its charming, slightly mischievous cat—seem like the perfect place for a quiet new beginning. But the village is more magical (and more curious) than Mari expected, and her enchanted bakery quickly ...

It’s the first day of middle school and anxiety is running high. A fake cough isn’t going to get Marlene out of this one…and even if it did, how will she cope with the next 179 days of the school year? Elementary school for Marlene Aneth Strake had always been a dream. She was popular, funny, and smart, in a private school with just 23 students. As she gets ready for her first day at a new middle school, however, she is both pessimistic and confused by the ugly rat mascot attached to her uglier red school uniform. It isn’t enough that Mrs. Strudel is a scatterbrain who forgets many ...

A loving, connected family doesn’t happen by chance—it’s built with intention, trust, and shared experiences. This hands-on companion workbook to The Family Bond Blueprint gives you the tools to turn insights into action, helping your family grow closer, communicate better, and navigate life’s challenges together. Inside, you’ll discover: Practical exercises to strengthen trust, communication, and emotional bonds Guided reflections to uncover your family’s unique strengths and growth areas Fun, interactive activities to create lifelong traditions and bridge generational gaps ...