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The moment Diane Burke, an author and mother of two grown sons, received an unexpected certified letter in the mail, she had no idea her life would be shaken to its core. Memories of a past she had buried more than forty years ago suddenly resurfaced and she wasn't prepared to deal with them. Steve Orlandi, happily married, father of two and step-father of three, was living the typical middle class American life. But since the age of eight, when he discovered he was adopted, he had led that life dealing with inner questions about his self-identity and genetic history.

It's never too late for a comeback! Single mum Jules lives next to a tennis club, but has no plans to play. Especially when her old school crush, handsome doctor Sam Delaney, returns thirty years after he left and is now displaying a killer forehand in direct view of her bedroom window. But when...

"Original, important, moving, funny - quite a feat." - BERNARDINE EVARISTO "Incredible... beautiful and funny and humane." - EMILIE PINE "Babies who are this small, he says, have a good chance of survival. Small is not good for babies. It is not whimsical or cute or the cause of admiration. It...

Brought to you by Penguin. The latest book from the No.1 bestselling author and host of the chart-topping Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcast. Letters on Motherhood is a collection of heartfelt and deeply poignant letters written by Giovanna to her three young sons, her husband and the family and...

When Phoebe and Oliver had their happy ending, they thought the hard part was over. And now, with a five-year-old daughter, they are far from the blissful hedonistic lifestyle of when they first started dating. Not one for giving up, Phoebe creates a sexy wish list: a jar where they can ask the other for anything they've ever wanted in bed - or out of it. But with distractions aplenty, will they be able to relight the fire in the bedroom?  

'No one gets to the heart of human relationships quite so perceptively as Brookfield.' The Mirror Shortlisted for The People's Book Prize Who can you trust with your darkest secrets... Everyone that meets Kat Keating is mesmerised. Beautiful, smart and charming, she is everything a good girl...

Dana Bowman can't escape the lure of perfectionism, trying to be a flawless wife, mother, and person in recovery. When Dana experiences a short-lived relapse during the Christmas holiday, she has the startling realization that recovery is more than just giving up alcohol. In this funny and revealing follow-up to her best-selling book Bottled, Dana reflects on how we live in a society of excess, always pushing ourselves to do and be better. However, it doesn’t take her long to realize that self-care and getting over herself is the key to happiness.

In a nation where more than 3.5 million births occur each year, the experience of giving birth reveals who is valued, who is heard, and who is left behind. The Perfect Birth Myth offers a sweeping, deeply human exploration of childbirth in the United States, the country with the most highly...

After a fairy-tale courtship in 1980s New York City, Maggie's young marriage shatters when her "perfect" husband - a star editor at the Wall Street Journal - is diagnosed with and dies of AIDS, leaving her with two young children in a city electrified by paranoia about the new epidemic. Devastated by his betrayal, Maggie struggles to protect herself and her children from stigma, keeping the circumstances of her husband's death a secret for nearly 25 years.

Read by the author. Discover biblical wisdom and practical advice for new moms that will help you thrive as you take care of yourself and your new baby. Learn how to be the emotionally healthy mom God designed you to be. Rachael Elmore, a mother of two and a licensed mental health counselor who...

'Tiffany's rolodex would be the envy of many Hollywood producers' Grazia 'A must-read for any pregnant or new mummy' Zita West, midwife and fertility expert 'I could not put this book down!' @the_insta_midwife The hilarious, heart-warming and perfect summer read from The Mummy Concierge. Create...

When author Lynn Bodnar found herself pregnant at the ghastly “advanced maternal age” of 43, she began the eye-opening process of starting motherhood from ground zero all over again, rewatching the movie of motherhood and catching so much more. You will laugh, cry, cringe, relate, laugh some more, and find practical ideas from her process of transformation, breaking free from the cultural expectations of modern day moms. Realizing she was stuck in her mindset, stifled by expectations and subjected to mom-shaming, she journeyed to the other side of it all.

Cassie Holliday is at the top of her game. A glamorous wife and mother with 1.3 million Instagram followers, she posts images of her gorgeous husband and cute (gender-neutral) twins online every day. To her adoring fanbase, Cassie's life is a string of perfect experiences in Valencia filter. But in real life, you can't airbrush the truth. Cassie's marriage is at breaking point, her finances are precarious and she is terrified of every Insta-star's worst nightmare: becoming irrelevant.

Draw near to God as you enjoy your baby's first year and create memories for a lifetime as you journal prayers and love notes for your new baby. The first year of life for your new baby is an exciting time full of milestones, and you don't want to forget a single moment. This weekly devotional...

When parents welcome their new infants into their families, those babies are totally dependent on their parents for all their needs. The job of parents is to care for and guide that child into becoming a self-regulating, capable, independent young adult. It is not an easy task, even in the best of circumstances. The current challenges in nearly every aspect of family, work, health, and community life present additional layers of stress.

In therapy, on the cusp of a mental breakdown caused by a sleep-defying baby, Alyssa DeRose listens as her therapist (read: paid best friend) finally puts her version of the truth into words: "It's okay if becoming a mother was both the best and worst thing to ever happen to you." Alyssa now welcomes fellow women into the brutal and transformational season of life called new motherhood, inviting us to reflect on our own flawed stories of motherhood and offering needed permission to embrace our imperfection.

As you listen to this book, expect to find yourself both challenged and excited. Parenting is a learning process, finding insights only after making countless mistakes. You can walk a different path and stop falling into the same “perfection” parenting trap. You can change everything about your parent-child relationship dynamic and build a close connection with your child by embracing and celebrating the imperfections that make you unique. This book is packed with actionable advice and practical steps with easy-to-implement ideas to connect with your child right now.

Are you looking for the perfect name for your baby? This baby names audiobook could be the answer you're looking for... Congratulations on this new chapter in your life! Before you officially enter into this crazy journey known as parenthood, you have a very important task to accomplish prior to the arrival of endless crying and dirty diapers: choosing a name for your baby. Deciding what to name your child is one of the most difficult and most important decisions you may ever make. After all, it sets the tone for his or her life!

Southern society is arranged along matriarchal lines, since the Southern matriarch is a far more formidable being than the much nicer Southern male. She has to be this way; she was put on earth with a sacred mission: to drum good manners and the proper religion---ancestor worship---into the next generation.

Thelma is the busy single mum of 12-year-old Louis. When he is hit by a lorry one morning, their lives are changed for ever. Louis falls into a coma, and if he doesn't regain consciousness in the next four weeks, he may never wake up again. At home in Louis' bedroom, a devastated Thelma finds a list of all the things he wants to accomplish in his life and suddenly sees a way to survive: she will fulfil her son's dreams, in the hope that it will bring him back.