When mystery author D. B. Ziegler is late delivering her book, Abi Schore steps in to help. Surely she can give her favorite author moral support over the holiday break and get the manuscript to her boss at Tea & Sympathy Publishing in time for the new year. When Abi shows up on Ms. Ziegler’s doorstep bearing holiday treats, she’s met by the author’s handsome grandson Dov, who reveals a startling plot twist. His grandmother isn’t able to finish the book and Dov promised he’d complete it so fans won’t be disappointed—a task that’s harder than he ever imagined.

It’s 1984, and life has changed beyond recognition. Airstrip One, formerly known as Great Britain, is a place where Big Brother is always watching, and nobody can hide. Except, perhaps, for Winston Smith. Whilst working at the Ministry of Truth, rewriting history, he secretly dreams of freedom. And in a world where love and sex are forbidden, where it’s hard to distinguish between friend and foe, he meets Julia and O’Brien and vows to rebel.

There's no place like home for the holidays ... especially for Lesley Carver. Life in the big city just wasn't her jam and now she's back in Hickory Falls, working at the family diner and helping her mom after she took a tumble. Lesley longs to build a life here, working at the cafe, selling her handmade ornaments and ... er, apparently reviving her high school crush on her best friend’s older brother. Only one problem, her mom wants her to leave Hickory Falls far behind.

Tilly Farriday isn’t feeling very jolly this season. Recently divorced and broke, she’s squatting in one of her rental agency’s properties until her new home is ready. The sprinkles on top of the burnt Christmas cookie that is her life? The new owner shows up early, forcing Tilly to hide in the attic to save her job…and what remains of her dignity.

The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.

After their mother passes, three estranged siblings reunite to sort out her estate. Beth, the oldest, never left home. She stayed with her mom, caring for her until the very end. Nicole, the middle child, has been kept at arm’s length due to her ongoing battle with a serious drug addiction. Michael, the youngest, lives out of state and hasn’t been back to their small Wisconsin town since their father ran out on them seven years before.

As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, Halloween approaches. Come, brave listener, pull up a chair, and spend some time with master storyteller Stephen Fry as he tells us some of his favourite ghost stories of all time, in truly terrifying spatial audio. From the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow to the tortured spirits of M.R. James, from Edgar Allan Poe’s terrifying tale of a doppelganger to Charlotte Riddell’s Open Door that should definitely stay shut, join Stephen as he tells you some truly terrifying tales.

Oakland-bred LaVeesha “Vee” Gilliam (Coco Jones) is a determined single mother of an autistic son and a gifted aspiring coder. When Vee loses her job as a food-services worker at the onsite restaurant at Grapengine, a large Silicon Valley tech company, she’s unable to pay for her son’s much-needed specialized education. By a twist of fate, mistaken identity, and her tech skills, Vee meets Troy Wilson (Keith Powers), the company’s wealthy founder and CEO and a wunderkind in the tech industry, who believes that Vee is a college-educated techie who works at his company.

Johnnie Rico never really intended to join up—and definitely not the infantry. But now that he’s in the thick of it, trying to get through combat training harder than anything he could have imagined, he knows everyone in his unit is one bad move away from buying the farm in the interstellar war the Terran Federation is waging against the Arachnids. Because everyone in the Mobile Infantry fights. And if the training doesn’t kill you, the Bugs are more than ready to finish the job.

Guy Montag is a fireman. In his world, where television rules and literature is on the brink of extinction, firemen start fires rather than put them out. His job is to destroy the most illegal of commodities, the printed book, along with the houses in which they are hidden. Montag never questions the destruction and ruin his actions produce, returning each day to his bland life and wife, Mildred, who spends all day with her television "family."

A grumpy deputy struggling to find his Christmas spirit after a tragic loss, a new school teacher trying to fit in, and an adorable puppy that brings them together. Mark Phillips has no intentions of celebrating Christmas ever again. Not after the tragedy that ruined his family forever. His chip on his shoulder suits him just fine, and makes everyone in town know better than to cross him. That is, until he has a run-in with the new teacher in town and her adorable pup. She seems determined to bring sunshine into his life, whether he wants it or not. Christie Wilcox’s having a hard time ...

A widowed father, the woman who puts his senses in a whirl, and a little girl’s Christmas wish that changes everything. Sam Behr didn’t think finding work would be so hard after moving closer to family for his young daughter’s sake. But with Christmas only weeks away and money tight, he might have to pack up, leave town, and ask for his old job back if he can’t catch a break. Giving up hope of his daughter developing strong family ties won’t be easy, but he’ll do whatever it takes to provide for her. Joanna Becker will never concede defeat where her failing family bakery is ...

Clayton West doesn’t need anyone but himself…He doesn’t want a K9 partner or a know-it-all teacher in his life. It’s not easy being burned by women. Clayton’s finally accepted that he’s doomed to the single life. That’s okay, because he thinks being a police officer is enough to make him happy, but when he ends up being forced into a new partnership at work and to spend time with a spunky school teacher with a mind of her own and no filter, he wonders if he’s been wrong this whole time. Not only does he need a partner, but the right woman might have been in front of him the ...

Charlie Buckworth is the latest rookie at the new Hero Search and Rescue Academy. He’s always dreamed of one day being a K9 handler, but he’s been saddled with an enormous Newfoundland who seems determined to make sure Charlie doesn't graduate. Add to that, he’s pretty sure the B&B he’s staying at is haunted, and there’s a strict yet stunning librarian hounding him about hefty late fees for a book he borrowed over a decade ago. All Charlie wants to do is borrow a book on how to manage his mischievous pup and read it without being disturbed by ghosts. Taylor Klein never quite fit ...

Deacon ‘Cajun’ Josephs was stunned at the abrupt right turn his life had suddenly taken… and running from his demons wasn’t feasible anymore. When he’s unexpectedly grounded and favors are being called in by friends? Everything feels overwhelming – including the intense feelings for the mysterious doctor. Dr. Shelby Bow wanted to throttle her sister! Secrets never helped anyone, especially when it’s one that you cannot hide for long. When a scared plea tears at her heart, Shelby knows she would do anything to get to Sweet Bloom – including a blind date. What if the wish you ...

Christopher Adams joined the Army to pay for college…He didn't realize it was going to turn into a calling. It’s not easy moving every couple of years. Christopher’s always wanted to start a family, but he hasn't had the chance. And now his mother is using her new medical diagnosis to try to guilt him into settling down in her new hometown. What he doesn't expect is to fall for the labor and delivery nurse while he's visiting. Shannon West loves her job and her life. She's content to spend her days helping other people start their families, without much thought of starting one of her ...

Fire Chief Bruce Martel has one job to do…He needs to make sure his only child is ready for her next stage in life. It’s not easy letting go of your little girl, even when she's all grown up. Not only does Bruce have to prepare to give over his fire station to his daughter, but to give her away to another man. So, when he's doing his duty to help with the wedding, he's surprised to be interested in the friendly bakery owner making the cake. Belinda Miles enjoys her single life and has no desire to date. It's led to nothing but disaster in the past, so when she suddenly finds herself ...

A skilled tracker helping save an injured animal, a veterinarian trying to make up for a bad situation, and a dangerous rescue mission that will change them forever. Ranger John Lee spent years as a tracker with the U.S. Forestry department. When he was offered a position with Disaster City Search and Rescue Academy, he was thrilled to take on the new challenge. His job hasn’t left much room for love, so when he’s assigned to help track and relocate a bear on Thanksgiving, he doesn’t mind working on the holiday. What he doesn't have time for is the attractive veterinarian that insists...

A confirmed bachelor, a single mom with a controlling ex, and a storm that will change all their lives forever over a Christmas weekend. Officer Terrance Bilmont loves his job as a search and rescue instructor heading up the urban rescue division with his K9 partner, Dutch. Casual dating suits him just fine, until a beautiful blonde and her tow-head daughter come tumbling into his life unexpectedly. Brenda Culver’s ex-husband is trying to use all his favors as a big city cop to obtain full custody of their daughter. The last thing Brenda wants is to get involved with another egotistically...

Noah West has some big shoes to fill... His brothers are the best first responders in all of Texas.It's not easy being the rookie cop in a family of overachievers. When Noah decided to follow in his older brothers' footsteps, he had no idea it was going to make his life a living nightmare. Add to that, a small town filled with nosy neighbors and a history of bad girlfriends, and it's no surprise that he's not ready when the girl of his dreams comes crashing into his life. Audree Hall moved to Faith Valley to forget about her difficult past with men, so she can't believe when she's matched ...

What do a barista and a bartender have in common? Nothing if you ask these two mortal enemies... Michelle Kenney loves her cozy corner of nirvana…or as everyone else calls it, The Coffee Loft on Main Street. She's great at greeting every customer with a warm smile and friendly hello, listening and offering advice when asked, and making the strongest cup of java you can find. But if there is one thing that she isn’t so great at, it's dating. Her broken picker always manages to go for the very worst kind of guy. At the top of that list is Jeff Parker; a gruff bartender who seems more ...

Classic, charming, and magical… take on a whole new meaning this Christmas! Cade Pruitt had only two things he loved – his car and the holidays. After repeated failed relationships, he had given up dating until a ‘sled’ rolled right through a stop sign, careening into his 1932 Ford Coupe – and his world. Holly Beary was done with dating ‘guys’ and wanted a real man in her life. Someone who would fight for her, woo her, and sweep her right off her feet. Where were all the knights in shining armor and why on earth was the man in the ‘rust-bucket’ now losing his cool in the ...

Todd Hamilton's from Hero, so he knows all about the search and rescue academy and how his high school rival uses it to prop himself up to look good. That's why when his boss insists he goes there for training, Todd decides he's going to do everything he can to take the academy down. What he doesn't expect is for the pretty new doctor in town to be an unwelcome distraction. Dr. Juliette Curtis just got hired to be the second set of hands at a clinic in rural Texas. She had no idea when she left the big city for a slice of small town life that it meant giving up her privacy. She can't ...

Hunter Oakley's best friend asked him to help start a K9 handler school, a task he probably should have thought through before agreeing. Being a beat cop in their hometown was no preparation for the commitment he was undertaking. Little did he know, the academy's opening day was going to have a rocky start when he accidentally bumps into a fiery brunette on his way to work… Avery Cunningham followed her best friend to Hero, Texas to take a job as head chef at her friend's B&B. She’s been intrigued by small towns all her life, but she gets more than she bargained for when she arrives. ...

Cody West only has one mission on his mind…An ex-girlfriend doesn’t factor into the equation. It’s not easy coming back home to fight for the position you’ve earned. Cody finished at the top of his class at medical school, and he deserves to run the hospital when his father retires. The only thing standing in his way is his cousin, Ethan, who up until recently, didn’t even care about the job. That’s why Cody is determined to convince himself he doesn’t have time to date, even if it means giving up his second chance with the one woman who got away. Rebecca Taylor lets her best ...