Short Family

In Meet Me at the Emotional Baggage Claim, the mother-daughter duo of Lisa Scottoline and Francesca Serritella continue the conversation with more hilarious and honest tales of life inside an ordinary, extraordinary family. These stories will make you laugh, cry, and call your mother, daughter, and all your girlfriends.

Where Family Ties Are Rooted in Murder A crumbling vineyard. A long-buried letter. And bones that refuse to stay hidden. When graduate student Addison Lane joins a forensic anthropology practicum in the Ozarks, she expects dirt, science, and maybe a few local legends. What she doesn’t expect is to unearth a string of shallow graves—and the key to a mystery that connects her past to a decades-old murder. As Addison, Dr. Svoboda, and their unlikely ally Alexander dig deeper into the overgrown rows of Reznik Vineyard, secrets begin to surface—ones tied to Viktor Reznik’s final diary, a...

A Romantic Tourist Town, Cafés…and Dead People? Discover Miranda Rose Barker’s The Fatal Family Reunion Cozy Mystery When Conley George, a widely-disliked man in the small town of Sycamore Grove appears to be murdered during a family reunion, his errant soul comes to the only ghost whisperer in town, Eden Kyle. But the last thing she wants is to help this guy, dead or not. “Do you plan on staying in the kitchen the whole time?” I ask, putting the bat down and walking about the corner. “Ahh! What the -?” “He’s dead, Eden. Just like us.” “I know that. But why is he with ...

Security specialist Devon Randolph might be rough and gruff, but he'll never turn down a friend in need, especially when that friend is the fellow Ranger who once saved his life. Devon may have secrets, but he's nearby, and he's got the skills to keep his buddy's sister safe...even if one look at brash, beautiful Kylie makes him want to break all the rules. Forced on the run, Kylie and Devon dodge bullets and bad guys, but they cannot fight the attraction burning between them. Yet the closer they grow, the higher the stakes become.

I’m the ex-SEAL with unfinished business. She’s the one I walked away from—and I’ve regretted it ever since. Back in college, Callie was the spark I never saw coming—fierce, stubborn, and impossible to ignore. But I had my future mapped out: follow in my family’s footsteps, become a Navy SEAL, and leave everything—and everyone—behind. So I walked away from her without looking back. Now, years later, I’ve traded combat zones for a co-ownership in The Kill Zone, where I can keep my life simple and my heart locked down. Or at least, I could—until Callie shows up, throwing ...

Fourteen years ago, Lorelei Parker fell in love with her best friend, Cole Williams, but instead of forever, she ended up with a broken heart. Now, if they can put their past behind them, Lorelei and Cole may find a second chance.

Hawaiian Shapeshifters, or Kupua, were demigods that lived among the Hawaiians. They had families and children who carried the shapeshifting abilities in their genes. Some of these traits have disappeared over the generations, but a new Kupua is occasionally born. Our story is of a Kupua born to a family unprepared to receive him. Abandoned at birth, a family of shapeshifters adopts him. Can love and patience teach the young Kupua to overcome his craving for human flesh?

After her mother dies, Jenny finds something that shakes the image of a perfect family she always thought she had. Should she disregard her mother’s last wish and search for the truth or let sleeping dogs lie? Don't Tell Him I Died is a part of the Mothers, Sisters, Husbands, Secrets series of short stories. The stories are unrelated and can be read out of order.

A girls’ trip to Peru sounds like the perfect escape for Samantha Moon—just her kids, best friend, and a promise to play tourist instead of vampire detective. But Machu Picchu isn’t just a breathtaking ruin. It’s a powder keg of ancient magic waiting to blow. When Sam and Tammy sense something dark stirring among the Incan stones, they realize their mere presence is awakening a centuries-old anchored curse. If left unchecked, it will open a gateway to something monstrous—hungry for human souls. By night, they return to the ruins, battling ghostly warrior spirits, navigating ...

Moving back home after a tragedy isn’t usually the best way to find romance. When Susan Willis comes to stay with her wealthy sister in her old hometown in Florida, her goal is to get a job and get out as soon as possible. Having spent the past few years living in Idaho, she is not one for sunning on tropical beaches, and she doesn’t even like to swim. Susan has a seven-year-old daughter to support, and after the sudden death of her husband, Daniel, everything seems to be going downhill. Romance is the last thing on her mind. Much to her surprise, a man named Kyle comes into her life ...

Stories that will make you laugh, cry, and feel a thousand emotions in between. Following on the heels of his critically acclaimed first book of short works, A Flamingo Under the Carousel, William John Rostron continues with this second compilation of published works that utilizes multiple genres. Again, the reader is treated to tales of fiction, non-fiction, and his unique style of “almost fiction.” He spans the globe with stories that take place in London, Paris, and Rome…not to mention the oceans of the world and outer space. Rostron’s imagination brings you to the mysterious ...

Clean and Wholesome American mail order bride historical western short story romance. Come on now and discover the mystery and adventure of marital matchmaking and be entertained with the diverse characters of our mail-order brides. Learn Mrs. Crabtree’s eye-popping experience that resulted in double trouble. Read all books by bestseller and Kindle All-Star author Kat Carson! Mrs. Eva Crabtree Matrimonial Service Series 13 Books Book 1 Mrs. EVE CRABTREE Book 2 Charlotte and Elaine Book 3 Sylvia Book 4 Katie and Jane Book 5 Trixie, Bella and Eva Book 6 Rose, Annie and Laura Book 7 Jen Book...

His dark hair, bright eyes, and cocky grin look just the way I remembered. The last time I saw Bryan's Ferro's beautiful body, he was naked and shimmering with sweat. This time he's wearing a tux and a wicked smirk that makes my heart beat too fast. It's been so long since I've seen him, the moment feels supercharged. But, the words that fall out of his mouth aren't what I expect and shock me to the core.

In a town full of traditions, they create a new one—falling in love. In the heart of Buttercup Bay, where autumn leaves fall like confetti and lanterns light up the night, Lily Thompson is determined to carry on her grandmother’s legacy by hosting the most enchanting Halloween Bash the town has ever seen. But when a last-minute disaster threatens her plans, she turns to the one man she never expected to meet—Logan McAllister, the reclusive mountain man with a talent for carving pumpkins and a past he’d rather forget. With Halloween just around the corner, can they carve out a future...

If you loved HEARTSTOPPER and LOVE SIMON, then welcome to Boysenberry Valley High, an all-boys school where love is tenderly blossoming, romance is nervously finding its feet, and the students are feeling things they’ve never felt before. When Angus Jones finds out that the perfect, all-rounder Dean Davenport wants to try out for the debate team, Angus is determined to thwart his efforts. Everybody knows that Angus is king of the debate stage. Why could an overachiever like Dean possibly want to take his spotlight? Besides, if he did join the debate team, Dean might discover that Angus ...

For fans of the series, splash on some blue eyeshadow and back-comb your hair ..the Singh sisters are back! When will the UK government open the pubs and will Christmas be cancelled? It's September 2020 and the Singh sisters are back at work with the super spreaders. Can Bachittar and his new cocktail book bring some excitement to the lives of the young Accountants ? Will Mother finally see one of her daughters happily married? What is Sheryl, the ex-caravan dweller keeping from the others? Now married to the only decent bloke on the block, but why is Sheryl secretly visiting 'The Gods of ...

An exquisite new collection from a Pulitzer Prize-winning master of the short story, the culmination of a five-decade career: work that takes us beneath the placid surface of suburban life into the elusive strangeness of the everyday.

A collection of short stories based upon some of the characters from the author's first book, An Unlikely Source. Quaint, down-to-earth and some quirky - these people will grow on you. They represent a simpler life in a small town called Gretchen Falls. Allow yourself to temporarily escape the hectic world that we live in by transporting to a town that is refreshing and its people, charming. If you enjoy this story, consider reading "An Unlikely Source" and "Back To Gretchen Falls". Those are the first and third books in the series.

In Buttercup Bay, love’s the real Halloween magic. When city girl Sophie moves to the small town of Buttercup Bay for a much-needed retreat, she never expects to be swept off her feet by the local baker. Greg, the ruggedly handsome owner of the town’s favorite bakery, has always found comfort in the rhythm of his quiet life—until Sophie stirs up more than just his interest. As the Halloween Bash approaches, they find themselves caught in a sweet and spicy competition to win the Pumpkin Pie Contest. But with sparks flying and hearts on the line, will they discover that the real prize ...

Nothing but flowers ******************* Late, late at night, when I just couldn’t sleep I heard a noise outside, it sounded like a beep A flying saucer landed, and no, it was no joke: A little man emerged, who looked at me and spoke