Family Travel

“Without the journey, there is no destination.” What would you do if the mother who neglected you showed up out of the blue, asked you to drive her cross-country for doctor-assisted suicide, and donate your kidney to your brother, who is awaiting an immediate transplant? Would you slam the door on her or be bound to an act of mercy? Portland Bound tells the gut-wrenching story of Charles Caine traveling from Portland, ME, to Portland, OR, with his estranged Mother, his current girlfriend, and his high school sweetheart. Charlie’s hate, bitterness, and search for true love have his ...

“Everyone, at some point, wants a second chance…” Everyone except Edie Black, Edie wanted nothing more than to check herself into hospice care, and check out of her life. It was all going according to plan, but then she woke up in 1986. She was young and healthy, and her young daughter was alive and well. Was it a dying dream? Or had she been given a second chance at life? Could she change the future and keep her daughter alive? Or was she destined to repeat the mistakes of her past?

Rose Wallace’s world revolves around all things Jane Austen, and with the annual festival in Bath - and the arrival of dishy archaeologist Dr. Aiden Trevellyan - just around the corner, all is well with the world. But then a mysterious woman who bears more than a passing resemblance to the great author moves in upstairs, and things take a disastrous turn. Rose’s new neighbour is none other than Jane Austen herself, now trapped in the 21st century after her time-travel adventure was sabotaged by a mischievous dog. Rose’s life is instantly changed.

Imagine being pampered on a floating resort taking you to exciting tropical destinations every day of your family vacation.

No worries. No hassles. Just incredible experiences and adventures for the entire family.

The fastest growing segment of the population going on cruise vacations are young families. And it’s no wonder!

Every family has a secret, hidden just beneath the surface. Coming to terms with the circumstances surrounding her mother’s, death nothing could possibly prepare Claire for what lies ahead. The discovery of hidden letters is just the tip of the iceberg. A meeting with solicitor Fred Thompson reveals more than she could ever imagine. Should she dare open the mysterious bundle of paper, securely held together by a red ribbon she wore in her hair as a child? And what of the exposed betrayal? When deceit, secrets and lies collide with startling revelations and preconceived thoughts, more than...

In this novel, horror author Brian L. Blank temporarily departs from writing his favorite topic—horror. Yet he still writes another suspenseful novel—this time for all ages. As with all his novels, this one, too, will keep the reader turning the pages to find out what happens next. Twelve-year-old Aaron Kellerman’s mother was in a bad car accident ten years ago, leaving her paralyzed from the neck down. She spends her days lying in bed, blankly watching the television set in front of her. While at the mall, picking out a tie for Father’s Day, quite by accident Aaron discovers a way ...

When dreams become reality, do we ever wake up?Fleeing her own kingdom, Garnet turned to the princesses of Ormio for help, starting with Ruby and Peridot. But Ruby was attacked by a surprisingly spry grandmother, and Peridot fell into restless sleep atop a pile of mattresses. As identical twins, they were inseparable with similar tastes in activities and men. This remains true even in their dreams, but some things aren't meant to be shared. Finding herself deaf and dreaming, Peridot travels across the USA, searching for the stranger named Leo. He might be a stranger, but he's also her ...

After the death of his brother and the sudden end of his marriage, and after his ex-wife moved to another state leaving him alone with their two young children, Dan Glick embarked on single fatherhood in an unusual way: he took his kids on a journey around the world. The idea was to go see some of the world's rare life forms before they disappeared from the planet, and to do it before the kids themselves would grow up and chart their own paths.

Oscar Ogilvie is living with his dad in a house at the end of Lucifer Street, in Cairo, Illinois, when world events change his life forever. The great stock market crash has rippled across the country, and the bank takes over their home - along with all their cherished model trains. Oscar’s dad is forced to head west in search of work, and Oscar must move in with his no-nonsense aunt Carmen. Only a mysterious drifter helps alleviate Oscar’s loneliness.

La dolce vita, a sweeter life of love, awaits Rachel. But can she accept it? Rachel Golding loves her uncomplicated life in Wales. Teaching art, a close-knit group of friends, and a strong and loving bond with her mother. But the trip to Italy to meet her Italian grandmother for the first time stirs unwelcome emotions — reluctance to forgive Nonna for a lifetime of rejection, and longing to know more about the father who died before her birth. Between her cousin’s accusation she sent a series of mysterious unsigned paintings to get revenge on the family, her mother’s wedding, and her ...

A mysterious girl birthed him, but couldn’t raise him Armed with an adoption diary written by his father and a picture of a young girl, Gadi searches for his roots in Brazil. He hunts down clues about the identity of his biological mother and wants to know what had happened that made her give him up and what is her life like. Gadi learns about Brazil’s adoption process and retraces the steps of his own adoption journey; from the arms of a young girl who could not raise him, to the arms of his adoptive parents who looked forward to his arrival. While traveling with two friends in Brazil,...

Torn between the shadows and the light, Ella must make an impossible choice. Her heart belongs to her mate. But her family needs her now more than ever. After barely surviving their return from the world of shadows, Ella pleads with her mother to save Ryatt—the mate she loves and the father of the child she carries. Her family answers the call, and for a moment, Ella dares to hope for peace. But Ryatt has a kingdom to return to. A kingdom at war. Now, Ella must choose between the family who made her whole again… And the man who owns her heart. Will she return to the shadows with her ...

What if your future was a nightmare you could still prevent? Can a nation on the brink be saved by going back in time? What happens when division goes too far? Could your country collapse from within while you're not looking? And if given the chance, would we make better choices—or repeat our mistakes? Author Aithal, known for The Galaxy Series, crafts powerful speculative fiction grounded in emotional truths and social insight. Now he brings us a gripping vision of tomorrow gone wrong—and a daring mission to rewrite the past before it’s too late. Divided States of America is a ...

Laura Beth adds her sixth book, "JAKE, The Gatekeeper", to her exciting, family saga. After receiving requests from readers to know more about the character, Uncle Jake, Laura Beth decided to write this prequel that can be read first or it can be read last. Laura Beth was also excited to add this book to her series to give boys a fun read.

Ever been to the Redneck Riviera (Panama City Beach, Florida) or gone on any other vacation trip by car with anxious young-uns in the back seat wondering if you are ever going to get there? How many McDonald’s hamburgers did you eat along the way over the years? Remember the days before cell phones and GPS’s when you actually had to read a road map? Or how about the vacations spent in cramped one or two bed motels which might, or might not, have a tiny kitchenette? What great memories annual vacations with the family bring back. Now you can travel down the highway with the Thames family...

In A Nuclear Family Vacation, husband-and-wife journalists Nathan Hodge and Sharon Weinberger hit the road to explore the secretive world of nuclear weaponry. Weaving together first-class travel writing and crack investigative journalism, the pair pursues both adventures and answers: Why are nuclear weapons still on hair-trigger alert? Is there really such a thing as a suitcase nuke? And which nuclear power plants are most likely to be covers for weapons programs?

"A Quick Guide to Travelling with Kids" is a humorous, informative book for parents travelling with children. It includes pointers, tips, and experiences that will help make a family trip memorable, without the chaos. Topics include: packing, in-flight entertainment, boarding gate entertainment, travelling with babies, travelling with toddlers, security, and how to prepare your home for your return. Some adult language and content included.

The circus can be deadly. It’s smoke and mirrors; misfits and flames. It’s the place where tricksters come to play. They sent me away with a broken wrist and a broken heart. Now I’m back, with fire burning in my veins. I live for the pounding drum beats, for the savagery and applause. The circus calls to my soul; three men more than anyone else. The ringmaster, the acrobat, and the fire-eater. My boss, my ex’s brother, and the thief in the shadows. I don’t trust them for a second, but I’ll play their wicked games. Autumn Tricksters is the second book in the Year of the Harem ...

When I left Europe and came back to Japan, I realized that my life would never be the same. Now I knew the world is so big and so many different people live in different ways. It seemed ridiculous to be obliged to live by an old custom or by what other people do which I didn’t want. I was told by my parents all my life to succeed the family and to live with them in their house by staying in my small town until I die. After the travel, it had become impossible for me to live in such a little world by following obsolete rules of our own. I also learned who my parents really were during the ...

In the enchanting third edition of the My Promised Homeland series, titled My Family is Everything, author takes readers on a captivating journey through time, destiny, and enduring love. This instalment of the series introduces a new era, a new set of characters, and yet the same profound theme—the unbreakable bonds of soul family. Set in the heart of the medieval Ottoman Empire, the story unfolds around Sarah, who has been reborn as a man in this life. Sarah's path crosses with Katalin, the beloved daughter and princess of King Louie II of Hungary. From the moment they first meet, an ...