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The Single Dad's Christmas Proposal
by Ella HayesHis invitation……to a life-changing winter escape!Extreme snowboarder Dax is no stranger to a challenge. Still, nothing could have prepared him for his greatest challenge yet: fatherhood! Six-year-old Yann was kept a secret by his late mother. Now Dax is determined to make up for lost time. But with a work commitment in Chamonix, he needs a step-in nanny…and single mom Simone is the perfect candidate! Will Simone say yes to Dax—and a Christmas to remember? &“Ella Hayes excels at intense, passionate love stories with beautifully drawn characters and this is my favorite of hers yet! Engaging from the first page, a hero you will fall in love with, a heroine to champion and a stunning location. 5 big fat stars.&”-Goodreads on Tycoon&’s Unexpected Caribbean Fling &“One of the many things I love about Ella Hayes&’ writing style is her ability to create characters that her reader can become invested in almost from the outset…. Overall, another excellent book from Ella Hayes which again shows her talent for creating beautifully romantic stories with characters you cannot help but fall in love with.&”-Goodreads on Unlocking the Tycoon's Heart
The Single Dad's Italian Invitation (A Billion-Dollar Family #3)
by Susan MeierIn Susan Meier&’s latest Harlequin Romance, a second chance under the Italian sun may just be on the cards for two ex-lovers…A second chance at loveUnder the Italian sun… Sophie has learned to rely only on herself. Except now her world is collapsing and she needs an escape route, so an invitation to Lake Como to be a nanny is perfectly timed. The catch? Her boss is her billionaire ex-boyfriend, Wyatt! Sophie&’s always fiercely guarded her heart, but now she&’s found herself in the middle of a family—just like she&’s always craved!From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.A Billion-Dollar FamilyBook 1: Tuscan Summer with the BillionaireBook 2: The Billionaire's Island ReunionBook 3: The Single Dad's Italian Invitation
The Single Dad's Proposal (Single Dad Docs #3)
by Karin BaineWill their newfound love…Lead to an island wedding?In this Single Dad Docs story, aristocratic surgeon Rafael Valdez might be the heartthrob of Maple Island, but he has eyes for only one girl—his daughter, Gracie! Until child life specialist Summer Ryan helps Rafael realize he doesn’t have to cope with the special care Gracie needs alone. Can he convince Summer there’s room in his life—and his heart—for her, too?Single Dad Docs quartetBook 1 — Tempted by Her Single Dad Boss by Annie O’NeilBook 2 — Resisting Her English Doc by Annie ClaydonBook 3 — The Single Dad’s Proposal by Karin BaineBook 4 — Nurse to Forever Mom by Susan Carlisle“Both the main characters were riveting…Ms. Baine has delivered a wonderful read where the chemistry between this couple was intense….” —Harlequin Junkie on Their Mistletoe Baby“Ms. Baine brings these two truly lovely people together and both learn that together they can conquer anything. A very moving story you will truly enjoy.” —Goodreads on From Fling to Wedding Ring
The Single Dad's Secret
by Zoey GomezIn Zoey Gomez&’s Harlequin Medical Romance debut, doctors Dean and Lucien are brought together by tragedy and the shock revelation of a six-year-old secret they now share… SURPRISE FAMILY FOR THE COUNTRY GP… City doc Dean&’s singleton lifestyle shuddered to a halt when his best friend died, leaving him legal guardian of her six-year-old son. Now Dean seeks help in the small village where Rafael&’s unknowing biological father lives… Introverted Dr. Lucien is horrified to learn he&’ll share the sanctuary of the doctors&’ residence with infuriatingly attractive Dean and his young son. Though he tries to keep Dean at arm&’s length, their simmering sensual tension becomes impossible to ignore—as does his fondness for Rafael… But why does he get the feeling Dean is holding something back?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
The Single Dad's Survival Guide: How to Succeed as a One-Man Parenting Team
by Michael A. KlumppYou May Be Single, But You're Not Alone. Being a great dad is challenging enough when you're part of a two-person team. But now you're raising your kids single-handedly. How can you provide the emotional, physical, and spiritual support your children need, cover all the details of running a household, and still earn a living to support your family? Being a solo dad could easily be the toughest job of your life. The good news is you're not alone. Inside this book you'll find the support, advice, and encouragement you need to succeed. Here are practical solutions for everything you're facing-from conflicting emotions to day-to-day time management. You'll find useful pointers on a daughter's unique needs, a son's inner struggles, and even how to recruit trusted friends to pitch in. With plenty of humor and real-world insight, The Single Dad's Survival Guide will show you how to expand on your natural, built-in abilities so you can come out on top as a parenting team of one. * Find logistical help on everyday challenges, including finances, family schedules, household management, and staying on top of your work. * Take advantage of practical guidance on everything from supporting and nurturing your kids to protecting your own emotional health.* Learn how to get past anger, hurt, and fatigue to stand strong as the man your children need most-a man who provides security, stability, and spiritual guidance during one of the toughest times in their life. It's all here to help you succeed as a solo dad. Single parenting takes everything you've got-so learn how to give it your all.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Single Father: A Dad's Guide To Parenting Without A Partner (The\new Father Ser. #No. 4)
by Armin A. BrottAn indispensable resource for all single dads by the author of the best-selling New Father series.
The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village: An absolutely laugh out loud, heartwarming read of love, friendship and second chances at any age
by Joanna NellIt's never too late to grow old disgracefully...The life of 79-year-old pensioner Peggy Smart is as beige as the décor in her retirement village. Her week revolves around aqua aerobics and appointments with her doctor. The highlight of Peggy's day is watching her neighbour Brian head out for his morning swim.Peggy dreams of inviting the handsome widower - treasurer of the Residents' Committee and one of the few eligible men in the village - to an intimate dinner. But why would an educated man like Brian, a chartered accountant no less, look twice at Peggy? As a woman of a certain age, she fears she has become invisible, even to men in their eighties.But a chance encounter with an old school friend she hasn't seen in five decades - the glamorous fashionista Angie Valentine - sets Peggy on an unexpected journey of self-discovery.Can she channel her 'inner Helen Mirren' and find love and friendship in her twilight years?A brilliantly witty and heartfelt story that proves it is never to late to write a brand-new chapter. Fans of Judy Leigh, Jill Mansell and Sally Page will fall in love with this beautifully uplifting tale.Readers love The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village:'Such a great read... Had me laughing out loud with tears running down my face... with all of the emotional feels that will keep you turning the pages... This is a must read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'LOVE LOVE LOVE this little gem of a book and it's 353 pages of pure joy!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'What an utterly delightful read! I loved this book from the beginning... I can't imagine any woman over a certain age not enjoying this book! I also challenge anyone to write a better, funnier description of a seniors Aqua aerobics class than the one the author Joanna Nell wrote!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I laughed out loud and loved this story, where growing older doesn't mean getting old. I think we would all benefit from having a Peggy and Angie in our lives no matter our age' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I could have kept on reading about 79-year-old Peggy Smart and her refusal to grow old gracefully forever and if I ever find myself in a retirement home, it's these characters from the story that I'd love to be living alongside. I loved every adorable minute, such rip-roaring fun' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A great story, it is funny, moving, emotional and so very heartwarming, make yourself comfortable for this one while you enjoy meeting the lovey seventy nine year old Peggy Smart and the highs and lows of living in a retirement village and aging with decorum and aplomb as best she can' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Praise for Joanna Nell:'Hugely entertaining . . . funny and heart-warming' Woman & Home'Warm-hearted book that had me rooting for all the characters and laughing out loud' Libby Page, author of The Lido'Poignant and warm-hearted . . . a tonic for our times' Holly Miller, author of The Sight of You'A warm and touching story with a cast of characters who became my friends' Katie Marsh, author of How Not to Murder Your Ex'A funny and poignant exploration of growing old disgracefully' Culturefly
The Single Mom He Can't Resist
by Janice LynnWill this forever bachelor find his home in the arms of the single mom? Find out in the latest Harlequin Medical Romance by Janice Lynn.Will this bachelor discover……home is where the heart is? ICU nurse Tristan is always moving…always looking for the next adventure. There&’s no point in forming attachments—they only disappear. But after meeting sweet nurse Jenny and her adorable son, Tristan starts to question his way of life. Abandoned by her son&’s father, Jenny&’s protective of her little family—and her heart—yet she makes Tristan feel the unfamiliar tug of home. Can he resist the single mom? Or should he take the biggest gamble and stay?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
The Single Mother's Guide to Raising Remarkable Boys
by Philip S. Hall Gina PanettieriAs a single mother to a growing son, you take on many roles: coach, chef, cheerleader, buddy, housekeeper, teacher, disciplinarian, and nurturer. The Single Mother's Guide to Raising Remarkable Boys helps you juggle all these roles with aplomb. You'll also learn how to help your son: Succeed at school, Excel on the sports field, Find an appropriate male role model, Socialize and combat peer pressure, Deal with sex, drugs, and video games. Complete with resources and recommended strategies for every stage of a boy's life, The Single Mother's Guide to Raising Remarkable Boys helps you go it alone-and raise a happy, healthy, well-adjusted young man! Book jacket.
The Single Mother's Guide to Raising Remarkable Boys
by Gina Panettieri Philip S HallAs a single mother to a growing son, you take on many roles: coach, chef, cheerleader, buddy, housekeeper, teacher, disciplinarian, and nurturer. The Single Mother's Guide to Raising Remarkable Boys helps you juggle all these roles with aplomb. You'll also learn how to help your son: Succeed at school; Excel on the sports field; Find an appropriate male role model; Socialize and combat peer pressure; Deal with sex, drugs, and video games. Complete with resources and recommended strategies for every stage of a boy's life, The Single Mother's Guide to Raising Remarkable Boys helps you go it alone-and raise a happy, healthy, well-adjusted young man!
The Single Mother's Guide to Raising Remarkable Boys
by Gina PanettieriA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
The Single Mum's Survival Guide: How to Pick Up the Pieces and Build a Happy New Life
by Vivienne Smith&“Covers every facet of life from making the divorce decision to breaking the news to your kids to successful co-parenting to moving on&” (Rosalind Sedacca, CDC, founder, Child-Centered Divorce Network). You can build a happy new life! Are you a stressed-out single mum, juggling childcare, work and home, and struggling to cope with all the emotional and practical demands on you? You&’re not alone! The Single Mum&’s Survival Guide is packed with words of inspiration, comfort, wisdom, and experience from a host of real-life single mums and expert professionals to make life easier, help you on your way, and put your mind at rest with answers to questions such as: How do I tell the kids?How do I get over this split and move on?Why is my child behaving like this and what should I do about it?How will I feel when my kids meet his new girlfriend?How do I deal with all the legal stuff?How can I manage on this little money?How can I have more energy when I&’m so tired all the time?Is it OK to ask for help—and who can I ask?Can I ever forgive my ex?Can I really be single and happy?When is it time to start dating again—and how will I know if he&’s Mr. Right? &“Fully packed with wonderful advice, witty, not afraid to tackle the difficult stuff but very funny at the same time. A must-read for all the single mums out there!&” —Florence Parot, author of The Sophrology Method
The Single Mum's Wish List
by Charlene Allcott--------------------------'One of the freshest, funniest, most exciting new voices I’ve read for a long time' JANE FALLON'Fresh and funny and REAL ... Martha really spoke to me. She will steal everyone's heart!' VERONICA HENRY'Beautifully written and emotionally intelligent. I rooted for Martha from the start.' Daily MailMeet Martha Ross. She dreams of being a singer, but she’s been working in a call centre for far too long. She’s separating from her husband, the father of her son. And she’s moving back home to her parents’ as a single mum, toddler in tow.Life has thrown her a few lemons . . . but Martha intends to make a gin and tonic. It’s time to become the woman she’s always wanted to be. And at least her mum’s on hand to provide childcare – and ample motherly judgement, of course.Soon Martha realises that in order to find lasting love and fulfilment, she needs to find herself first . . . But her attempts at reinvention – from writing a definitive wish list of everything she wants in a new man, to half-marathons, business plans and meditation retreats – tend to go awry in the most surprising of ways . . . A warm, vibrant and painfully funny novel for fans of Why Mummy Drinks, Fiona Gibson and Lucy Vine. *Also published as The Reinvention of Martha Ross*
The Singles Game
by Lauren WeisbergerThe new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Devil Wears Prada and Revenge Wears Prada--a dishy tell-all about a beautiful tennis prodigy who, after changing coaches, suddenly makes headlines on and off the court.How far would you go to reach the top? When America's sweetheart, Charlotte "Charlie" Silver, makes a pact with the devil--the infamously brutal tennis coach Todd Feltner--she finds herself catapulted into a world of celebrity stylists, private parties, charity matches aboard mega-yachts, and secret dates with Hollywood royalty. Under Todd's new ruthless regime, Charlie the good girl is out. Todd wants "Warrior Princess" Charlie all the way. After all, no one ever wins big by playing nice. Celebrity mags and gossip blogs go wild for Charlie as she jets around the globe chasing Grand Slam titles and Page Six headlines. But as the Warrior Princess's star rises on and off the court, it comes at a cost. In a world obsessed with good looks and hot shots, is Charlie Silver willing to lose herself to win it all? Sweeping from Wimbledon to the Caribbean, from the US Open to the Mediterranean, The Singles Game is a sexy and wickedly entertaining romp through a world where the stakes are high--and no one plays by the rules.
The Singles Table
by Sara DesaiOpposites attract in this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy about a free-spirited lawyer who is determined to find the perfect match for the grumpy bachelor at her cousin's wedding. After a devastating break-up, celebrity-obsessed lawyer Zara Patel is determined never to open her heart again. She puts her energy into building her career and helping her friends find their happily-ever-afters. She's never faced a guest at the singles table she couldn&’t match, until she crosses paths with the sinfully sexy Jay Dayal. Former military security specialist Jay has no time for love. His life is about working hard, staying focused, and winning at all costs. When charismatic Zara crashes into his life, he's thrown into close contact with exactly the kind of chaos he wants to avoid. Worse, they're stuck together for the entire wedding season. So they make a deal. She'll find his special someone if he introduces her to his celebrity clients. But when their arrangement brings them together in ways they never expected, they realize that the perfect match might just be their own.
The Singular Life of Aria Patel
by Samira AhmedFor fans of You&’ve Reached Sam and See You Yesterday, this captivating and mind-bending second-chance romance explores what it means to love—even across the multiverse.Aria Patel likes stability, certainty, predictability. It&’s why she&’s so into science. It's why she dumped her boyfriend before they went to different colleges because the odds were that something would go wrong, eventually. In a life that&’s already so chaotic, why obsess over complicated relationships and shadowy unknowns when the scientific method gives you direction and a straight path to avoid all the drama. But there&’s no avoiding anything when Aria finds herself suddenly falling through parallel universes and there&’s no formula that can save her. She can&’t explain why she&’s been waking up in a new reality almost every day, or why Rohan, and a poem from her English class, seem to be following her through every new life.As Aria desperately attempts to find a way home, she eventually ends up stuck in a parallel world very similar to her own. She cherishes this new version of her family, and she finds herself unable to deny the yearning she has for Rohan…but it&’s not her life or her Rohan. It belongs to another Aria, another girl, and unless Aria can get back home, she&’ll have taken this happiness away from someone else forever. And she may never find her own. This whirlwind novel from New York Times bestselling author Samira Ahmed will whisk you through worlds unknown, all while putting a multiverse spin on one of BookTok&’s favorite tropes: second chance romance.
The Singular Mr. Sinclair (The House of Lovell #1)
by Mia MarloweThe third season's a charm for a woman with more on her mind than a man in this delightful Regency from “the mistress of saucy historical romances” (Books Monthly).Lord and Lady Chatham were blessed with five sons and only one daughter. But when it comes to Caroline, one is more than enough . . .Caroline is about to embark on her third Season and her parents fear she'll be permanently on the shelf if she fails to make a match this time. Unfortunately for them, that is precisely what Caroline wants! Curious and adventuresome, Caroline longs for a life of travel, excitement, and perhaps even a touch of danger . . .If only she can remain unmarried until she turns twenty-one, Caroline will inherit her grandmother's bequest and gain her freedom. It's not a staggering amount, but it's enough to fund her dreams without a husband's permission. She has her future all planned out—until Lawrence Sinclair appears on the scene . . .Intense, intriguing, and handsome, the man reminds Caroline of a caged lion. In fact, the more she knows of him, the more questions she has. And when she learns how dangerous he really is, he may just become her new fascination—the one she can't resist . . . Praise for Mia Marlowe and her novels “Mia Marlowe is a rising star!” —Connie Mason, New York Times–bestselling author “Mia Marlowe proves she has the 'touch' for strong heroines, wickedly sexy heroes!” —Jennifer Ashley, New York Times–bestselling author “A delightful Regency romance, full of passion, humor, and love.” —Ella Quinn, USA Today–bestselling author
The Sink or Swim Money Program: A 6-Step Plan for Teaching Your Teens Financial Responsibility
by John E. WhitcombA step-by-step guide to teaching kids fiscal responsibility, and instilling positive spending habits that will last a lifetime. Children don&’t know much about money—they just know what they want (like overpriced junk food and the most expensive sneakers). But learning a little financial wisdom can set them on a path that will make their futures significantly better—and allow them to navigate a scary adult world full of spending pitfalls. In this book, Dr. John E. Whitcomb provides a six-step program to do just that. It begins with letting go. Terrifying as it seems, your children learn more with the power of non-essential spending in their own hands. With the freedom to spend as they please and make their own mistakes, spending money becomes not an argument, but an important lesson in priorities. But they won't be alone in the wild with a pocket full of cash. Whether for school, clothes, or hobbies, teens and parents can sign a contract detailing the limits of their spending that work for each of them. From day-to-day decisions all the way to the milestones of adulthood—opening their first checking account, college savings, and getting their first car—Dr. Whitcomb's application of the capitation method prepares them for every step of their financial journey. &“Explains Whitcomb's original and systematic technique for teaching kids how to manage money responsibly.&”—Publishers Weekly Previously published as Capitating Your Kids: Teaching Your Teens Financial Independence
The Sins of the Father (Clifton Chronicles #2)
by Jeffrey ArcherOn the heels of the international bestseller Only Time Will Tell, Jeffrey Archer picks up the sweeping story of the Clifton Chronicles.... Only days before Britain declares war on Germany, Harry Clifton, hoping to escape the consequences of long-buried family secrets, and forced to accept that his desire to marry Emma Barrington will never be fulfilled, has joined the Merchant Navy. But his ship is sunk in the Atlantic by a German U-boat, drowning almost the entire crew. An American cruise liner, the SS Kansas Star, rescues a handful of sailors, among them Harry and the third officer, an American named Tom Bradshaw. When Bradshaw dies in the night, Harry seizes on the chance to escape his tangled past and assumes his identity. But on landing in America, he quickly learns the mistake he has made, when he discovers what is awaiting Bradshaw in New York. Without any way of proving his true identity, Harry Clifton is now chained to a past that could be far worse than the one he had hoped to escape.
The Siren Song (The Cronus Chronicles #2)
by Anne UrsuInside an ordinary middle school in an ordinary city, a small redheaded eighth grader is doing something very ordinary, indeed. Ever since Charlotte Mielswetzski and her cousin, Zee, saved the world, life has been rather ordinary. Ordinary, that is, if you call being ultramegagrounded (in Charlotte's case) or treated as if you might fall to pieces (in Zee's case) ordinary. Either way, heroes deserve better. Of course, no one knows Charlotte and Zee are heroes. It's not like they can simply announce that Greek myths are real or proclaim they have returned from the Underworld, where they rescued all of mankind from Philonecron, a deranged demigod with delusions of grandeur. Instead, they are forced to keep this terrible knowledge to themselves, and are stuck in a state of extraordinary ordinariness. But things aren't quite as ordinary as they seem. For Philonecron is the grandson of Poseidon, and you don't mess with the progeny of the second most powerful god in the universe. And Philonecron himself isn't so happy about having all of his delicious plans thwarted by mortal children. He wants revenge, and with his grandfather to help him, he is going to get what he wants. For Charlotte and Zee, their not-so-ordinary lives are about to be disrupted once again. This time it's not the world they must save -- it's themselves. In the thrilling second installment of the Cronus Chronicles trilogy, author Anne Ursu brings her trademark wit to a spectacular adventure on the high seas.
The Sirens of Soleil City: A Novel
by Sarah C. JohnsThree generations of women learn to own their mistakes and rebuild their bonds as they prepare to compete in the South Florida Senior Synchronized Swimming Competition.&“A witty, touching story of resilience, forgiveness, complicated family dynamics, and second chances.&”—Deepa Varadarajan, author of Late BloomersWest Palm Beach, 1999. A phone call summons fifty-eight-year-old Cherie Anderson from a frozen Minnesota to help her two mothers: Dale, the mother who left her when she was five and is facing eviction from her budget-apartment complex, Soleil City, and Marlys, the mother who raised her from that moment on—and who&’s now dying, but won&’t admit it to her daughter. Cherie seeks a reason to stay in town long enough to give Dale the help she&’s finally asked for and Marlys the help she clearly needs. And she must find a project to distract her pregnant daughter, Laura, whose marriage has fallen apart just weeks before her due date.The South Florida Senior Synchronized Swimming Competition seems to be the answer. The publicity from winning the contest, along with the ten-thousand-dollar prize money, could help save Soleil City. With Laura, who used to captain a dance team, as their coach, they&’ve got a fighting chance. And with everyone else preoccupied by the competition, Cherie can focus on saving Marlys before it&’s too late.Over the course of a month in an apartment complex filled with feisty, funny, strong-willed women in their seventies, four women who make up an uneasy family will realize that in life, and motherhood, there isn&’t good and bad. There&’s only trying to get it right.
The Sister Book
by Todd ParrBestselling and beloved creator Todd Parr brings his trademark wit and wisdom to this celebration of all different kinds of sisters!Some sisters are big. Some sisters are little.Some sisters want to be scientists. Some sister want to be mermaids.All sisters are a special part of your family!Following up on his family classics The Mommy Book, The Daddy Book, The Grandma Book, and The Grandpa Book, Todd Parr turns to siblings! With his trademark childlike art, Todd celebrates all different kinds of sisters. Whether they are older or younger, enjoy helping in the kitchen or the garage, live with you or live far away, sisters are always a specia part of your family. This sibling celebration is perfect for sisters of all ages, and for older girls and boys who are expecting a new little one.
The Sister Effect: A Novel
by Susan Mallery,"Mallery beautifully illustrates the power of female friendship and the importance of reaching for one's dreams."—Publishers WeeklyBeloved bestselling author Susan Mallery brings readers an emotional, witty, and heartfelt story that explores the nuances of a broken family&’s complex emotions as they strive to become whole in this uplifting story of human frailty and resilience.Finley McGowan is determined that the niece she&’s raising will always feel loved and wanted. Unlike how she felt after her mom left to pursue a dream of stardom, and when the grandfather who was left to raise them abandoned her and her sister, Sloane, when they needed him most. Finley reacted to her chaotic childhood by walking the straight and narrow—nose down, work hard, follow the rules.Sloane went the other way.Now Sloane is back, as beautiful and as damaged as ever…and she wants a relationship with her daughter. She says she&’s changed, but Finley&’s heart has been burned once too often for her to trust easily. But is her reluctance to forgive really about Sloane or worry over losing what she loves the most? With the help of a man who knows all too well how messy families can be, Finley will learn there&’s joy in surrendering and peace in letting go.Don't miss #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery's latest masterpiece, For the Love of Summer, a captivating story that weaves together the complexities of family, friendship, and unexpected bonds. Discover more from Susan Mallery: For the Love of Summer - Coming June 2024! The Summer Book Club The Sister Effect The Boardwalk Bookshop The Summer Getaway
The Sister Knot: Why We Fight, Why We're Jealous, and Why We'll Love Each Other No Matter What
by Terri Apter"The best book on sisters, very important and beautifully written."--Carol Gilligan, author of In a Different Voice This "substantial contribution to the literature on sibling relationships" (Library Journal) explores the intricacy, friction, and love in bonds between sisters. Relationships between women are often freighted with a rocky mix of emotions--devotion and disregard, affection and loathing, admiration and envy--leading to anguish and confusion on the playground, in the home, and in the boardroom. Negotiating her layered feelings toward a sister shapes a woman's psychology as forcefully as do her relationships with her parents. Drawing on compelling interviews and new research, Terri Apter considers the many aspects of the sister relationship from birth through adulthood. The need to fight to differentiate oneself from a sister, as well the protectiveness one feels for that same person, is explained by reference to extensive psychological and biological evidence.
The Sister Pact
by Stacie RameyFrom bestselling author Stacie Ramey comes a powerful story of sisterhood, young adult depression, and love. A suicide pact was supposed to keep them together, but a broken promise tore them apart.Allie is devastated when her sister commits suicide—and it's not just because she misses her. Allie feels betrayed. The two made a pact that they'd always be together, in life and in death, but Leah broke her promise and Allie needs to know why.Her parents hover. Her friends try to support her. And Nick, sweet Nick, keeps calling and flirting. Their sympathy only intensifies her grief.But the more she clings to Leah, the more secrets surface. Allie's not sure which is more distressing: discovering the truth behind her sister's death or facing her new reality without her.A great pick for:Fans of Jodi Picoult's The Pact and Lynn Weingarten's Suicide Notes from Beautiful GirlsReaders looking for depression young adult books and teen romanceBuyers of contemporary young adultAlso by Stacie Ramie:It's My LifeThe Secrets We BuryThe HomecomingPraise for The Sister Pact:"A well-written portrait…reminiscent of Jennifer Brown's Hate List…and Gayle Forman's I Was Here. A heavy but powerful read that tackles big topics without letting them drag the narrative down."—Booklist"A powerful story of redemption, forgiveness, love, and the ability to persevere."—VOYA Magazine"The story reads like Go Ask Alice...As Allie learns the many sordid secrets of her sister's concealed life, she begins to understand the powerful influence her sister had on her and, a talented painter, struggles to find her own voice. "—Kirkus"The story is well written and will hold teens' interest."—School Library Connection