Small Life

They were the perfect family…until the summer that changed everything. Lauren Moorfield has everything - a wonderful husband, two adorable kids, a dazzling career, and a dream house to die for. Then one day, 20 year old Isabella shows up at the family home, claiming Lauren’s husband Jeff is the father she never knew - the father who left her mother before she was born. As Jeff and Lauren attempt to make sense of the situation, they welcome her into the family. Jeff assures Lauren that he has no idea about Isabella’s existence, but as time goes by, and despite her best efforts to make ...

★★★★★ “More heart-wrenching yet heart-healing stories from this gifted author.” Award-winning author Mollie Mathews returns with more heartfelt explorations of the power of love to heal. Perfect for fans of Danielle Steel, Sarah Morgan, and Jojo Moyes The True Love 4 Book-Bundle Box Set contains the first four books in the TRUE LOVE STORIES series Love In Venice (Mauro and Maggie) Love in Mexico (Oliver and Ruby) Love In Sicily (Gianni and Kate) Love In Montana (Jack and Lizzie) LOVE IN VENICE (FINALIST RWNZ EXCELLENCE IN ROMANCE AWARD) One summer could change everything. . . ...

The struggle to perform well is universal: each one of us faces fatigue, limited resources, and imperfect abilities in whatever we do. But nowhere is this drive to do better more important than in medicine, where lives are on the line with every decision. In this book, Atul Gawande explores how doctors strive to close the gap between best intentions and best performance in the face of obstacles that sometimes seem insurmountable.

The Birth House is the story of Dora Rare, the first daughter to be born in five generations of Rares. As a child in an isolated village in Nova Scotia, she is drawn to Miss Babineau, an outspoken Acadian midwife with a gift for healing. Dora becomes Miss B.’s apprentice, and together they help the women of Scots Bay through infertility, difficult labours, breech births, unwanted pregnancies and even unfulfilling sex lives.

In this number one New York Times best-selling novel of first love and second chances, former high school sweethearts confront the painful truths of their past to build a promising future - together. In the spring of 1984, high school students Amanda Collier and Dawson Cole fell deeply, irrevocably in love. Though they were from opposite sides of the tracks, their love for one another seemed to defy the realities of life in their small town in North Carolina. But as the summer of their senior year came to a close, unforeseen events would tear the young couple apart.

Secrets, Magic, and Sizzling Romance in Whispering Pines Celeste Rowan returns to the only place she's ever felt at home: Whispering Pines, a magical town filled with paranormal beings. But a car accident at the edge of town leaves her with no memories of her life and in the arms of a mysterious, muscular wolf shifter who sets her heart ablaze. Kade Blackwood has been searching for his mate since she was taken away years ago, but she's back. While helping her remember her past, he's determined to keep their connection a secret to not pressure her. Neither can ignore the undeniable chemistry...

A young man takes the moon from the sky. The village wants to know why. Sebastian isn’t sure what possessed him. One quiet evening, he reached up, took the moon from the sky, and hung it above his hearth. Since then, strange things have followed—things he calls gifts, though no one offered them: the shadows of his true love’s feet, the breath of a dreaming dog, a sword that remembers war. Magic has taken an interest in Sebastian. But it isn’t his doing—and it isn’t done with him yet. As his quiet village stirs with wonder, suspicion, and something darker, Sebastian is drawn into...

When we last left off, there was a big wedding and an addition to the family. But, what happens when a new resident moves to town and shakes things up? And what will everyone do when a familiar face shows up and creates chaos during the holidays?

Giggles, Guitars, and Ghosts. Spectral Attraction by Bente Pietersen is a flirty, feel-good paranormal rom-com with unfinished business, irresistible banter, and one very persistent ghost. Welcome to Oakeswell Heath, a quaint English village where gossip travels faster than the broadband, the vicars have suspiciously nice hair, and one charming but shabby Edwardian house has its very own rockstar ghost. Linda, 41 and freshly divorced, is ready for a reset. Trading in heartache for a new postcode, ready to reclaim her life with nothing but a sharp wit and a toolkit full of hope. What she ...

From the day that old Nana Reja found a baby abandoned under a bridge, the life of a small Mexican town forever changed. Disfigured and covered in a blanket of bees, little Simonopio is for some locals the stuff of superstition, a child kissed by the devil. But he is welcomed by landowners Francisco and Beatriz Morales, who adopt him and care for him. As he grows up, Simonopio becomes a cause for wonder to the Morales family, because when the uncannily gifted child closes his eyes, he can see what no one else can - visions of all that’s yet to come, both beautiful and dangerous.

A first novel with all the assurance of a mature writer at the peak of form and ambition, Mohawk is set in upstate New York and chronicles more than a dozen lives in a leather town, long after the tanneries have started closing down. Ranging over three generations - and clustered mainly in two clans, the Grouses and the Gaffneys - these remarkably various lives share only the common human dilemmas and the awesome physical and emotional presence of Mohawk itself.

An inspirational story of love, friendship, and the power of starting over. When the future of Lighthouse Cove's beloved historical landmark hangs in the balance, a small town rallies against the forces of greed to preserve its heritage and secure its future. But when heartbreak and betrayal loom over their most passionate defenders, can they find the strength to fight not just for the land but for their own second chances? Dani Thompson, a dedicated counselor, has always called Lighthouse Cove home, where she helps those grappling with chronic illnesses find peace. However, when a ...

Lizzy Moon never wanted Moon Girl Farm. Eight years ago, she left the land that nine generations of gifted healers had tended, determined to distance herself from the whispers about her family’s strange legacy. But when her beloved grandmother Althea dies, Lizzy must return and face the tragedy still hanging over the farm’s withered lavender fields: the unsolved murders of two young girls, and the cruel accusations that followed Althea to her grave.

He’s never stopped thinking about her, even hundreds of miles away. She’s never stopped wishing she could forget him, even years later. A serendipitous encounter forces Carson and Emma to ask—have they matured into their dream match for each other, or remained a nightmare they must walk away from? Carson Walker has it all—except happiness. He’s rebuilding relationships with his family, feeling welcomed at home, and worth over a billion dollars. But it can’t buy the forgiveness of the woman he most hurt in high school. Emma Rose has very little—except a loving family. She’s ...

It’s never too late to begin again… even after goodbye. Rae Whitmore isn’t looking for love. At fifty-two, she’s still piecing herself together after her husband’s death, pouring everything she has into launching her food truck and keeping her heart safely closed. But when her brakes fail and a quiet mechanic with kind eyes comes to her rescue, everything begins to shift. Eli Hart knows what it means to lose. After burying the love of his life, he’s kept the world at arm’s length—until Rae walks into his garage and quietly wrecks the silence he’s been clinging to. What ...

Amazon Bestselling Author Kathleen Ryder brings you The Alice Diaries Taught by her mother to hate herself, rejected for being an Indigenous Australian, Alice is tired of the life she has. A new year brings new resolutions, Alice is determined that this is the year she completely overhauls her life…If she can just make it through January! Navigating life as a middle-aged woman coping with racism, single parenthood, interfering relatives, mean bosses, and sexy white men is not as easy as Alice thought it would be. Will finding herself mean losing everything else? An emotional journey of ...

When the McPheron brothers see Victoria Roubideaux, the single mother they’d taken in, move from their ranch to begin college, an emptiness opens before them—and for many other townspeople it also promises to be a long, hard winter. A young boy living alone with his grandfather helps out a neighbor whose husband, off in Alaska, suddenly isn’t coming home, leaving her to raise their two daughters.

Discover the hidden magic of timing with "Small Delays, Big Destinies," an enlightening exploration into how the smallest delays can set the stage for monumental outcomes. This captivating eBook reveals the often-overlooked impact of timing on every facet of life, whether it be personal growth, professional endeavors, or creative pursuits. Dive into Chapter 1 and uncover the invisible power of timing, learning how subtle shifts can create ripples impacting your destiny. Then journey through the nuances of personal development, where patience and synchronicity can transform your self-...

When friends turn to lovers, the temperature’s going to soar… Tasha Wilde has spotted the perfect site for the chocolate and coffee shop she’s planning to run with her best friend, Maisey, in Doubtless Bay, New Zealand. The only trouble is that Maisey’s gorgeous brother, Kole, also wants the shop for his photography business. Their friends are convinced that Tasha and Kole have feelings for one another, so they invent a game – the two of them must do their best to get the other to admit they’re in love. They have eight days. The winner gets the shop. Both think their attraction ...

She’d waited years for this moment…for him. You can always go home…but what will you find when you do. Jonathan Hansen is about to find out. For years they’ve hidden a huge secret…an island that was home to their small town, the families and friends who live there, and the secrets they've kept for generations. But danger might be right beyond the water’s edge. Together, two guarded hearts are willing to face the impending threat and the danger it poses to the tranquility of their home. Ainslin O’Cleary wasn’t the type to over-react but she was beginning to feel a little ...