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A son's vow / by Gray, Shelley Shepard,author.;
In the village of Charm, Ohio, Darla Kurtz's father's responsibility for a fire in which he and five other Amish men lost their lives leaves Darla's family to face community's disapproval, while Lukas must deal with the loss of his father and the new awkwardness between him and Darla.
Subjects: Christian fiction.; Religious fiction.; Amish; Sibling abuse;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The family gift / by Kelly, Cathy,author.;
Freya Abalone has a big, messy, wonderful family, a fantastic career, and a new house - on the outside. On the inside, she's got Mildred - the name she's given to that nagging inner critic who tells us all we're not good enough. And now Freya's beloved blended family is under threat. Dan's glamorous and manipulative first wife, Elisa, who abandoned her daughter to Freya and Dan and left the country, has elbowed her way back into their lives. But Freya knows that when life gives you lemons, you throw them right back. Can Freya put her family and herself back together?
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Humorous fiction.; Self-actualization (Psychology); Stepfamilies; Stepmothers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Sundial / by Ward, Catriona,author.;
"You can't escape what's in your blood ... All Rob wanted was a normal life. She almost got it, too: a husband, two kids, a nice house in the suburbs. Far from her childhood home, Sundial, hidden deep in the wild Mojave Desert. But beneath the veneer, Rob is terrified for her oldest daughter, Callie, who collects tiny bones and whispers to imaginary friends. Rob sees a darkness in Callie, one that reminds her too much of the family she left behind. Running from her past has led her directly back to it -- what's buried at Sundial could never stay a secret forever, and Rob must risk one last trip out there to protect her family, and her future"--
Subjects: Horror fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Families; Family secrets; Good and evil; Mothers and daughters;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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A grand old time / by Leigh, Judy,author.;
Evie Gallagher is regretting her hasty move into a care home. She may be seventy-five and recently widowed, but she's absolutely not dead yet. And so, one morning, Evie walks out of Sheldon Lodge and sets off on a Great Adventure across Europe. But not everyone thinks Great Adventures are appropriate for women of Evie's age, least of all her son Brendan and his wife Maura, who follow a trail of puzzling text messages to bring her home. When they finally catch up with her, there are shocks in store ... because while Brendan may have given up on life and love, Evie certainly has not.
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Families; Older women; Widows; Parent and adult child;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The return of the duke / by Heath, Lorraine.;
After his father is hanged for an assassination attempt on Queen Victoria, Marcus Stanwick, vowing to return honor to his family, turns to a woman he despises for her unforgiveable betrayal for help in exposing the others involved in this treasonous plot.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Historical fiction.; Man-woman relationships; Aristocracy (Social class);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Arthur and Teddy are coming out / by Love, Ryan,author.;
When 79-year-old Arthur Edwards gathers his family together to share some important news, no one is prepared for the bombshell he drops: he's gay, and after a lifetime in the closet, he's finally ready to come out. Arthur's 21-year-old grandson, Teddy, has a secret of his own: he's also gay, and developing serious feelings for his colleague Ben. But Teddy doesn't feel ready to come out yet - especially when Arthur's announcement causes shockwaves in the family. Arthur and Teddy have always been close, and now they must navigate first loves, heartbreak, and finding their place in their community. But can they - and their family - learn to accept who they truly are?
Subjects: Gay fiction.; Queer fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Coming out (Sexual orientation); Families; Gay men; Secrecy;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Wreck the halls : a novel / by Bailey, Tessa,author.;
"Melody Gallard may be the daughter of music royalty, but her world is far from glamorous. She spends her days restoring old books and avoiding the limelight ... But when a producer offers her a lot of money to reunite her mother's band on live TV, Mel begins to wonder if it's time to rattle the cage, shake up her quiet life--and see him again, the only other person who could wrangle the rock and roll divas. Beat Dawkins, the lead singer's son, is Melody's opposite--the camera loves him, he could charm the pants off anyone, and his mom is not a potential cult leader. Still, they might have been best friends, if not for the legendary feud that broke up the band"--
Subjects: Christmas fiction.; Romance fiction.; Novels.; Christmas stories; Bands (Music); Children of celebrities; Family secrets; Man-woman relationships; Mothers; Reality television programs; Singers; Women rock musicians;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Paris sister / by Chinn, Adrienne,author.;
The Fry sisters enter the Roaring Twenties forever changed by their experiences during the Great War. Now, as each of their lives unfold in different corners of the globe, they come to realise that the most important bond is that of family. Desperate to save the man she loves, Etta leaves behind the life she has made for herself in Capri and enters the decadent world of Parisian society with all its secrets and scandals. Celie's new life on the Canadian prairies brings mixed blessings - a daughter to adore, but a husband who isn't the man who holds her heart. In Egypt, Jessie's world is forever changed by a devastating loss.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Families; Nineteen twenties; Sisters;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The beginning / by Lewis, Beverly,1949-author.;
"Susie Mast's Old Order life has been shaped more by tragedy than her own choices. But when she decides to accept another's invitation and stop waiting on her childhood friend, she soon realizes her mistake. Will family secrets and missed opportunities dim Susie's hopes for the future? Or is what seems like the end only the beginning?"--
Subjects: Religious fiction.; Adoption; Amish; Caregivers; Man-woman relationships;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Before and again / by Delinsky, Barbara,author.;
Mackenzie Cooper took her eyes off the road for just a moment but the resulting collision was enough to rob her not only of her beloved daughter but ultimately of her marriage, family, and friends-- and thanks to the nonstop media coverage, even her privacy. Now she lives in Vermont under the name Maggie Reid, in a small house with her cats and dog. She's thankful for the new friends she's made-- though she can't risk telling them too much. And she takes satisfaction in working as a makeup artist at the luxurious local spa, helping clients hide the visible outward signs of their weariness, illnesses, and injuries. Covering up scars is a skill she has mastered.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Beauty operators; Beauty, Personal; Cosmetics; Life change events; Probation; Secrecy; Traffic accidents;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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