An Amazon Charts bestseller. Humor and heart move the fast-paced journey of an unlikely pair coming together to form a family of their own in this touching story from New York Times bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde. Bea has barely been scraping by since her husband died. After falling for a telephone scam, she loses everything and is forced to abandon her trailer. With only two-thirds of a tank in her old van, she heads toward the Pacific Ocean with her cat--on a mission to reclaim what's rightfully hers, even if it means making others pay for what she lost. When fifteen-year-old Allie's parents are jailed for tax fraud, she's sent to a group home. But when her life is threatened by another resident, she knows she has to get out. She escapes only to find she has nowhere to go--until fate throws Allie in Bea's path. Reluctant to trust each other, much less become friends, the two warily make their way up the Pacific Coast. Yet as their hearts open to friendship and love from the strangers they meet on their journey, they find the courage to forge their own unique family--and begin to see an imperfect world with new eyes.

A story of love, growth, fight and hope from Richard & Judy bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Mitch Albom and Alice Sebold, this is a moving novel that packs a hefty punch. 'A heroic, superbly crafted novel worth reading again and again and again' -- The Denver Post 'Ryan Hyde spins her tale so effortlessly that the reader closes the book with a quiet sense of elation' -- San Francisco Chronicle 'Very moving, and long after I finished it I couldn't stop thinking about it' -- ***** Reader review 'Lovely story and wonderful characters. Can't get enough of this author' -- ***** Reader review 'This lady is amazing. The stories she tells, weaving your emotions into the plot. I've yet to find a book of hers that, once started, I could bear to put down' -- ***** Reader review 'One word....fantastic' -- ***** Reader review *********************************************************************** THE MAGICAL STORY OF A YOUNG BOY'S SEARCH FOR BELONGING... When Nathan McCann discovers a newborn baby boy half buried in the woods, he assumes he's found a tiny dead body. But then the baby moves and in one remarkable moment, Nathan's life is changed forever. The baby is sent to grow up with his grandmother, but Nathan can't forget him and is compelled to pay her a visit. He asks for one simple promise - that one day she will introduce the boy to Nathan and tell him, 'This is the man who found you in the woods.' Years pass and Nathan assumes that the old lady has not kept her promise, until one day an angry, troubled boy arrives on his doorstep with a suitcase . . .

and quot;Beatrice and quot; was first published in 1890, and was H. Rider Haggard and 's 10th novel, out of 58 titles. Unlike so many of his other books, and quot;Beatrice and quot; is one that features almost no action scenes whatsoever; no lost races, no adventure, no battles, no supernatural elements. What it IS, is a beautifully written romance novel; indeed, is is one of Haggard and 's most emotional works. It tells the story of the ill-fated love affair between Beatrice Granger, an unmarried Welsh school teacher, and Geoffrey Bingham, an unhappily married barrister who lives in London. This all starts after Beatrice saves Geoffrey and 's life in a canoeing accident during a tremendous storm and (in the book and 's only true action set piece and ), and the two become interested in one another. Trouble awaits, in the form of Bingham and 's wife Honoria and (who and 's only interested in money and social climbing and ), Owen Davies and (one of the richest men in Wales, who is morbidly obsessed with marrying Beatrice and ), and Elizabeth and (Beatrice and 's older sister, who will do just about anything to marry Davies herself and ).

A beautiful, uplifting and enthralling novel about a community brought together by a young girl from international bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Susan Lewis, Mitch Alborn and Alice Sebold. 'Original and wonderful' -- Sun 'With a host of loveable characters, fans of Jodi Picoult will enjoy the turbulent but ultimately uplifting story' -- Big Issue 'I was hooked... there are some laugh-out-loud antics... an excellent read' -- New Books 'Could not put it down' -- ***** Reader review 'Pure emotion' -- ***** Reader review 'This book held me spellbound to the end' -- ***** Reader review 'Absolutely loved this book' -- ***** Reader review 'Absolutely fantastic' -- ***** Reader review ***************************************************************************** WHAT IF THE ONLY WAY TO SAVE YOUR MOTHER...IS TO LEAVE HER? GRACE Ten-year-old Grace knows that her mum loves her, but her mum loves drugs too. And there's only so long Grace can fend off the 'woman from the county' who is threatening to put her into care. Her only hope is... BILLY Grown-man Billy Shine hasn't been out of his apartment for years. People scare him, and the outside world scares him even more. Day in, day out, he lives a perfectly orchestrated silent life within his four walls. Until now. . . THE PLAN Grace bursts into Billy's life with a loud voice and a brave plan to get her mum clean. And it won't be easy, because they will have to confiscate the one thing her mum holds most dear . . . they will have to kidnap Grace.

Brooke is a divorced single mom, financially strapped, living with her mother, and holding tight to the one thing that matters most: her two-year-old daughter, Etta. Then, in a matter of seconds, Brooke's life is shattered when she's carjacked. Helpless and terrified, all Brooke can do is watch as Etta, still strapped in her seat, disappears into the Los Angeles night.

One Hard-Luck Baby Had the Whole Town Abuzz… When Liam McAllister, Lord Roderick, returned from England after twenty years, he landed on Dr. Allie Lockwood's doorstep—with an abandoned baby boy! The townfolk knew the score: the playboy aristocrat had become a devoted widowed dad yearning for a son—and their dedicated, divorced hometown doc hungered for the children she couldn't have. Sure, their vying intentions to singlehandedly adopt the babe were oceans apart. But Liam was clearly thrilled with both Allie and the tot, while secretly smitten Allie certainly deserved that her dreams of marriage and motherhood should come true. So why couldn't one adorable infant—and the plain-as-day bonding among the three—make for a perfect family?

A young man comes to terms with his life in the process and aftermath of making his first film, in particular with his relationships with family, friends, lovers, and adversaries.