Family Drama

Every family has a story. For some of us, our family of origin is a solid foundation that feeds our confidence and helps us navigate life’s challenges. For others, it’s a source of pain, hurt, and conflict that can feel like a lifelong burden. In this empowering guide, licensed therapist and bestselling relationship expert Nedra Glover Tawwab offers clear advice for identifying dysfunctional family patterns and choosing the best path to breaking the cycle and moving forward.

"This novel is not for the faint of heart, but it rewards the brave with a riveting tale that grips deeply." DJ Moore A dark, psychological thriller that is sure to keep you up well past your bedtime After enduring a lifetime of abuse at the hands of the man that vowed to cherish her, Genny Carter knows only the role of the victim. More focused on avoiding punishment than the wellbeing of her three daughters, she ignored the terror inflicted on them by their father during their childhood. She kept his secrets. Now, in her sixties, Genny has had enough. She needs her daughters to help her ...

Welcome to the cruel world of Trevor McNulty. No matter how hard he tries, this seventeen year-old just can’t get a break. Through no fault of his own, he finds himself living with his alcoholic uncle on the outskirts of Cleveland. His days are filled with garbage-picking and hanging out with his seventy year-old neighbor, who also happens to be his best friend. One early morning while scanning the streets in a wealthy suburb, he meets Bea, a rebellious rich girl with problems of her own. She’s smart, cute, and a glimmer of light in his dark world. But in the midst of their budding ...

What if your only hope for saving your family meant stepping into a kidnapper's trap? Savannah school principal Deirdre Stephens seems to have it all—until a family trip to finalize the adoption of an orphaned boy spirals into a nightmare. In a flash, her spirited four-year-old daughter is abducted, and days later, her husband vanishes without a trace. As Deirdre frantically searches for answers, she slowly uncovers shocking secrets surrounding her husband's business and their twelve-year marriage. Desperate to save her family, she sets a daring rescue plan in motion, using herself as ...

THE RETURN OF MARY After fourteen exceptionally long years, Mary Bentley, who was missing since the age of five has at last been found by her mum through what most would consider a profound miracle. Now a young woman, she must learn to reacquaint herself with the her biological family who are essentially strangers to her. But what will happen to the relationship between Mary and the loving Irish couple who raised her as their own for all of those years? They live a simple life on a rural farm in Dixon, England, and forge through life with very few luxuries, but have given Mary a God-fearing...

A hilarious tropical romp: When stagnation threatens the future of her beloved island, mayor Holly goes head-to-head with the community’s elderly retirees. With secrets swirling, family drama brewing, and an ex-boyfriend hanging around, can Holly find a way to save her slice of paradise? With her beloved island's future on the line, Mayor Holly Baxter must choose between progress and the status quo, and she'll go up against a small army of golf cart driving retirees to do it. Throw in some major family drama, long-kept secrets, and the complication of a new romance that sparks under the ...

A much needed vacation. An unexpected romance between two strangers. A small town filled with whispering secrets. Inspired by old childhood memories and searching for a new direction in life, Yvonne embarks on a long-awaited vacation to the breathtaking town of Diamond Cove. The local murder mystery theatre was the life of the town—but she soon arrives to discover it in disarray and the whole cove swamped in rumors. As she falls in love with the cozy atmosphere, Yvonne decides to reunite an old passion by opening a jewelry shop next door to the theater. Lance, the owner of the theater, is...

What if uncovering the truth means facing a town full of secrets—and someone who will do anything to keep them hidden? Three years ago, forensic analyst Joleen Parker vowed to expose the small-town rehab hospital she believes was responsible for her brother’s death. Now, she finally has her chance—an audit of the hospital's finances gives her two weeks to find the answers she's been seeking. But as Joleen delves deeper into the charming town of Loblolly, she discovers more than just financial misconduct. A corrupt judge, a doctor with questionable practices, a town clerk caught in ...

On the cobblestone streets of Savannah, a high-profile murder unravels a web of family secrets. A troubled teen, accused of the crime, confesses. But is she truly guilty or a pawn in a game of revenge fueled by a scandalous past everyone wants to bury? Ivy Abernathy's carefully managed life unravels when a stranger arrives in her adopted hometown of Savannah, exposing a secret Ivy has buried for nearly two decades. As she struggles to maintain control over her fragile world, a sudden tragedy plunges her into the middle of a high-profile murder trial, threatening to shatter the family she is...

SHE USED TO BE THE WORLD'S GREATEST DAUGHTER, BUT COCAINE IS A HELL OF A DRUG....... Dear America, I just want to wake up in the morning without itching and scratching for a hit, feeling like I'll get sick if I don't feed my high. I'm tired of lying naked and afraid while strange men pump away inside of me, and sweat down on my trembling frame. Tired of looking up and seeing the devil in their eyes, as I dream of a life that doesn't resemble hell. I'm tired of being a sperm receptacle. Tired of being abused by demons for addictions I can't shake. Crack has become my everything. My food, ...

Twenty years of secrets. One night of reckoning. Criminal profiler Dr. Edith Ward thought returning to her hometown of Bain Island would offer a fresh start. Instead, she finds herself thrust into a nightmare when a series of brutal murders rocks the small community, eerily connected to a twenty-year-old cold case. Teaming up with Sheriff Devon James, Edith must confront the ghosts of her past while racing to catch a killer. As she delves deeper into the investigation, Edith realizes the murders are hitting closer to home than she ever imagined. With her unique insight into the criminal ...

Dying is simple. Coming back is when things get interesting. Ivy Wells never wanted to die. When she does, she thinks it's all over. It isn't. When the 30 year old mother of two wakes up as a 12 year old, she has to navigate her life all over again. And she remembers everything, including the serial killer who is terrorizing her small town. Over several lifetimes, Ivy battles to save herself, her friends, and even her own children from the vicious killer. Follow Ivy Wells in a desperate race through time as she tries to outwit the person that is killing her over and over. What would you do ...

A first-crush kiss chased by a punch in the mouth. Ehra Havel is pretending to live like the elitist Omeo class that is trying to exploit and extinguish unmatched people just like her. Adopted from the streets of futuristic Chicago by an Omeo couple, she’s raised to follow the rules and emulate their marathon-length marriages by her counselor father. Rules are made to be broken. “Unmarried” to steamy and stormy, nonconformist Mamara, Ehra’s rollicking ride begins with her partner’s derelict brother missing from prison. Can they find him and undo his misdeeds before getting caught ...

A small-town mayor's search for his fiancee pulls him into an inconceivable government conspiracy. Mayor Tanner Duncan’s idyllic life in rural Georgia turns mysterious and suspenseful when his fiancée disappears an hour before their engagement party. While his friends and the police brush the no-show off as cold feet, Tanner knows deep down that something is terribly wrong. Determined to find her, Tanner's search uncovers more than he bargained for—a trail leading to a mysterious government project with secrets that has global ramifications. Despite warnings from two U.S. Marshals to ...

Award-winning author, Violet Sinclair brings you Her Duke of Duty and Desire A Regency Romance of Deception, Redemption, and Scandalous Love American Heiresses - Book 1 When duty collides with desire, can love conquer all? Diana Wakefield is no ordinary American heiress. Independent, sharp-witted, and fiercely loyal, she’s crossed the Atlantic to confront the future her family has arranged—a proxy marriage to a powerful English duke she’s never met. But instead of accepting her fate, Diana strikes a bold deal with her calculating grandmother: she’ll pose as a governess to observe ...

What if the only way to save your child meant becoming a fugitive on the run? Harper Knowles, a well-known TV news anchor, is used to delivering the news—not becoming the headline herself. But when her marriage crumbles, her child is kidnapped, her husband vanishes, and she's accused of murder, Harper finds herself at the center of a terrifying mystery. With the evidence piling up against her, Harper takes a bold step and escapes, determined to clear her name and find her son. Her search leads her to the quaint, secluded town of Loblolly, where a surprising reunion might hold the key to ...

The collected trilogy, all in one place: THE BLUE MOUNTAIN DYNASTY contains all three books in the BLACKSTONE TRILOGY! Beau and Darcy have been best friends since they were born. But can they be more, once Beau's scheming wife hatches a plan so twisted neither of them could have come up with it themselves? Armand holds a burning flame for Jolene, and always has. But what will he do when he believes she's become a killer? Fox and Katrina want each other from the moment they lay eyes on each other, but their lives and careers are in constant conflict. When Fox lures her back with an offer she...

Fleeing from his dangerous dragon family, half-human omega Raka finds himself unable to control his desires for Delos, the winsome ice dragon alpha he hired to escort him across the frozen sea. But falling in love was never part of the escape plan. To protect them both, Raka vanishes from the flaming wreckage of their ship, leaving Delos behind with a broken heart—not knowing he's carrying the alpha's child. After seven years, Delos’s icy heart shows no sign of thawing. On an away mission for his dragon flight brothers, he unexpectedly finds the omega he can’t forget. His resentment ...

AMBW Press is excited to present Forgive and Forget. Malibu, California - Taylor Nguyen was living the American dream with a handsome husband, beautiful children, and a big house with a white picket fence. Until a scheming gold digger sets her sights on her husband, Kien, and threatens their family. Now she must fight for the love and life that is rightfully hers. Length: Short Novel Warning: This book contains brief cheating and revenge cheating content as well as reconciliation and an HEA. Taylor Nguyen is a feisty beautiful biracial-American wife and Kien Nguyen is her handsome ...

Fresh Hope for Shattered Lives After her mother dies, Ann Maywood intends to tie up the loose ends of the debt-ridden family estate so she can return to Atlanta and her successful career in graphic design. First though, Ann must carry out Maggie’s last wish and help her younger brother and sister through the grieving process. A task that becomes nearly impossible when her sister blames Ann for their mother’s death, while their brilliant younger brother turns his back on the dreams the entire family has sacrificed so much to help him achieve. For all their sakes, Ann puts her life in ...