Showing results for "Family Wanted" in Literature & Fiction

In Wanted, twenty-seven-year-old Rebecca Meredith grapples with feelings of isolation and rejection. After the devastating loss of her mother, brother, and beloved little sister, she is left adrift. Just when she thought she had found love, her partner unexpectedly marries someone else, leaving her heartbroken. To complicate matters further, her father introduces a new wife who tries to forge a bond with Rebecca, but instead, she feels more alienated than ever. Seeking a fresh start, she relocates to a new city, where she takes on the role of a nurse for the McKenzie family, caring for their ...

1926, Hyde Park, New York. Born to modest means but befriended by the wealthy, aspiring dress designer Pandora Carmichael has been surrounded by privilege yet never at home in it. That hasn’t stopped her from dreaming—of a romance in a rarified world that could also give her the status and resources to start a business of her own. When she’s introduced to a charismatic Princeton student, Pandora’s future begins to fall into place.

Nanny Wanted is a gripping thriller from the bestselling author of Out of Her Depth, Lizzy Barber. 'Nanny Wanted is the perfect gothic suspense novel, with complex characters and a creeping sense of dread.' - Clare Mackintosh, author of The Last Party A remote Cornish mansion. The perfect couple...

“Sara Shepard delivers the perfect read….A brilliant storyteller.” —Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of Very Valentine and Brava, Valentine “[Written] with unflinching honesty and unstinting compassion.” —Jacquelyn Mitchard, author The Deep End of the Ocean “This riveting...

Dive into the delightful world of Fritz the dachshund in Fox That Wanted Nine Golden Tails. Authored by Ralph Henry Barbour, known for his engaging tales of adventure and sports, this heartwarming story takes a charming departure from his usual themes. Follow Fritzs escapades as both a playful puppy and a wise adult dog, narrated from his unique perspective. Perfect for young listeners, this enchanting tale promises to capture the imagination and warm the hearts of children everywhere. - Summary by Donald Cummings

Raised on a remote Scottish estate by her adoring grandfather, Lady Theodora Worth has inherited an earldom as well as the land itself. But when an upstart duke challenges her claim to the title and the Ladykyrk estate, Thea is suddenly in need of a husband - in name, at least. An elderly neighbor with a thoroughly modern sensibility and a dashing great-nephew just might be the answer to Thea's prayers. Except she has no intention of marrying the first man she meets. That would be utterly ridiculous.

Exhilarating short stories of women breaking free from convention Every now and then, right in the middle of an ordinary day, a woman rebels, kicks up her heels, and commits a small act of liberation. What would you do, if you were going to break out and away? Go AWOL from Weight Watchers and...

When Christian hired Levi, all he saw was a young man with a wound on his face so recent that it hadn't healed yet and desperation in his eyes. He didn't know his story, but he didn't need to. One of the reasons he'd opened The Tap Tavern was to give people who needed a safe place to land a job-a home away from home.