Two little girls stand with their heads bowed in my living room. I’m told they’re my granddaughters. Daisy is nine, and Alice seven. Daisy is the spitting image of her mother. This is the first time I’ve met them since my daughter and I fell out after she married that waste of space, Vince. They’ve come to live with me because their mother — my daughter — was murdered. In her own home while they slept close by. I think Vince killed her. But the police can’t prove it. I’ve always known he was no good. He treated my daughter like dirt. I said he’d cheat on her — but she wouldn’t listen.

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.

Lucas knows the perfect night entails just three things: video games, wine, and pad thai. Peanuts are a must! Other people? Not so much. Why complicate things when he’s happy alone? Then one day the apartment board, a vexing trio of authority, rings his doorbell. And Lucas’s solitude takes a startling hike. They demand to see his frying pan. Someone left one next to the recycling room overnight, and instead of removing the errant object, as Lucas suggests, they insist on finding the guilty party. But their plan backfires. Colossally.

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.

My fiancé brought me tea and scrambled eggs in bed that morning, and we snuggled together, talking about buying our rings, and about our perfect wedding next year. Then we headed into town. He held my hand and gazed at the ring I liked best, a smile spreading slowly over his face. Then a glass of bubbly to celebrate. I felt flushed, excited and ready for the rest of my life with the man I loved. We race to get on the train home. It screams to a halt and I run towards its open doors. Made it. I think he’s right behind me — but when I turn around, he’s gone.

A Signature Performance: Tim Curry rescues Charles Dickens from the jaws of Disney with his one-of-a-kind performance of the treasured classic. Our listeners loved this version so much that it inspired our whole line of Signature Classics.

First published in 1843, it tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean and unpleasant man who dislikes people generally and Christmas especially. One Christmas Eve he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come and given a glimpse of the many homes and lives which Scrooge has touched in his wretched life to date. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man.

When Heather McKinley dreamed of becoming a doctor, she imagined curing sick kids and sporting pink stethoscopes. She never anticipated the sleepless nights, grueling exams, and endless labs. And she certainly never knew that her medical school earned the nickname Dead Med thanks to the tragic history of students overdosing on illegal drugs. But Heather would never consider doing anything like that. That is, until her longtime boyfriend dumps her, she finds herself failing anatomy, and her world starts to crumble.

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.

Life gave her shadows and she’ll make sure her past looks damn good in them. Rylee’s camera lens catches more than just dead bodies, it’s caught the eye of a masked artist. She hides behind the chaos of her job as a crime scene photographer where the dead can’t judge her demons. She escaped her old life thanks to a boy that still haunts her dreams. The one that got left behind. Her entire life has been one cruel circumstance after another. Somehow everyone who crosses her path ends up dead, and she doubts its just karma at play. In the shadows there’s always someone. And she ...

Desperate to escape the demons of her past, Dani is on the run. Her plans to hide out in a sleepy Los Angeles suburb turn into a pipe dream, as she is drawn into the secret-filled world of the local motorcycle club. Dani soon learns that her secrets and lies are nothing compared to those kept behind the clubhouse doors. Trying to avoid the suspicious Vice President, she must keep a low profile in order to survive. The trouble comes when the VP has other ideas. Hero has simple needs. As the Heaven's Rejects Vice President, he has everything he wants at his disposal.

A volleyball coach. A single dad. One fateful blizzard night. In the heart of a close-knit community, Morgana Hoff, a dedicated volleyball coach and beloved social studies teacher, faces an uphill battle as she grapples with her endometriosis diagnosis and the daunting surgery ahead. She unexpectedly finds an ally in Leif Gill, a widowed father who is volunteered to be her chauffeur by his daughter. Their bond strengthens during a fateful car ride to the hospital, where vulnerability blooms amidst shared stories of love and loss. This bond grows enough to where Leif takes her to his own ...

Welcome to the Crescent Pack! These protective men are ready to risk it all for the women they love. Promise Of A Wolf His wolf has always wanted her, and now she’s finally returned home. Will the two find love or will secrets stand in the way? Heart Of A Wolf He’s a jokester. She’s serious. They’re exact opposites, but his wolf knows she’s the one. Will their differences stand in the way of love? Will Of A Wolf His wolf wants to protect her, but she doesn’t make it easy. Will they have a chance at love or will the danger she’s placed herself in end them both? Blood Of A Wolf ...

He needed a nanny for his nephew...He didn't expect to find the woman of his dreams. Billionaire bachelor, Darius Peyton's in over his head. He's the sole guardian of his four-year-old nephew while dealing with the overwhelming demands of his company. Hiring a nanny to help him through the holidays seemed like a no-brainer. He didn't plan for the chemistry between them. Hope Martinez is single - and lonely - by choice. She'd rather hold out for a relationship with promise than settle for less. She accepts the job of temporary nanny to one of her favorite students because it gives her ...

I had no idea my life was about to be changed forever... After escaping an abusive relationship, Candy is ready to start her new life and finds herself caught between MC Club President Tarragon Header and his Enforcer, Fennel Bryant. She answers an online modeling ad—Wanted: curvy, tattooed, redhead for a biker magazine spread. Must be okay with leather. Candy’s ex had stomped on her heart and a few other parts of her body before leaving her a puddled mess on their bedroom floor and driving away on his Kawasaki. She supposed that is what had drawn her to the ad—real bikers—real men....

Marooned at the edge of the universe by Little Green Men, the only way for Cassiopeia to earn her return fare to Earth is to work for Rourke, Commander of the Universe's seediest space port. The only job left in his disgusting truck stop is courtesan. In part 1, Cassie learns she's not the only human stuck in the far reaches of space!

Two things I didn’t expect to happen to me over Spring Break at Chicago North University: 1. Getting knocked out by a baseball. 2. Getting knocked up by a baseball player.Hunter Novak. The most valuable player in college baseball. Home Run Hunter himself. But that’s not the name he gave me when he took me home from that bar a few months ago. We’re strangers. Now, we’re having a baby together. So, we’re going back to first base. First date. First kiss. First everything all over again in the hope it leads to... first love, I guess? Our baby deserves a family. A real family. Can me ...

The factory jokester is about to get serious – with the older woman who happens to be his new boss! Jim I’ve been working on the production line in this small town factory since I graduated from high school. My coworkers still think of me as the smart-mouthed kid in their group, but now that I’ve turned thirty-five, I’m ready to settle down. when I get the opportunity to branch out and drive the forklift on another team, I see it as a chance for a fresh start. I’ve got a new look, a newly remodeled house, and now, a new boss – at least temporarily. I’ve also got a big problem,...

Runaway groom. Snowed in escape. Unexpected romance. Michael had always opted for safety over desire, until the day of his wedding sent him spiraling into a blizzard of doubt and runaway emotions. On what was supposed to be the happiest day of his life, he dashed outside, seeking solace in a stranger's flower delivery van, where he met Vincent—a quirky florist with an infectious smile and a knack for warmth that ignited something long buried within Michael. As a snowstorm traps them in Vincent's cozy cabin, the two men find themselves sharing more than just a roof—Michael not only ...

Keeping the vampires under control is a task Cain takes seriously. Humans have accepted his rule, and anyone who seeks to destroy his territory is given swift punishment. His promise to keep Black Veil safe comes with great sacrifice and selflessness; never does he dare hope for more in life. Until one day, a man walks through his front door and changes everything.

He wants his family. She wants her freedom. Fate wants them together. When Nate Kincaid’s mate announces she’s leaving him and threatens to take their kids away, his perfect world is shattered. To top it off, as Kincaid Corp’s CFO he’s needed to oversee a project across the country in Portland Oregon. All he wants is to get it done, get back home and fight for custody of his two boys. Kiera Cavendish is a wolf shifter who rarely stays in one place long. Since the death of her first mate, she’s moved from pack to pack in an effort to avoid getting tied down again. Now a man in the ...

What chance is there that will birth control and the morning-after pill fail me? Well, with luck like mine, it’s 100%. I work for a world-class grumpy, demanding boss, which means many late nights and last-minute tasks. And a hasty decision landed me as my boss’s fake date for one night. A secret we wanted to keep and a night of fantastic sex later, and my life was soon in shambles. Suspected of the crime of drugging my boss, I am sure things can’t get any worse, Right? Wrong. A double-line reading of the test tube sure pushed him over the edge. He always keeps his enemy closer, and ...

I know, I know… hooking up with my brother's best friend—twelve years older than me—was totally NOT a good idea. But damn, he was hot AF. Then he ghosted me, and I swore him off. Now, I'm his fake fiancée. Who saw that coming? Eight years after that unforgettable “encounter,” I'm back in my small town. Seeing Ryder Lafferty makes my stomach flip. One look at those broad shoulders and hard muscles his shirt can’t hide, and I'm back at that fiery night when I learned what his skilled hands and mouth can do. He’s now a single dad whose adorable little girl is a mini Dr. ...

Tarot. Trouble. True love? Lexi Landry, half Werewolf, half Witch — with zero skills — has eked out a life on the fringe of New Orleans supernatural society. But now the spells protecting her have faded, and her feral wolf has slipped her leash. When Lexi frees The Hierophant: an ancient, non-corporeal entity from a tarot card deck, he gifts her the power of persuasion. Convincing the sexy Werewolf Alpha, Clint Pontalba, who once rejected her, to be her bodyguard and help her wolf, is easy, thanks to her new ability. With The Hierophant at work, it’s impossible to tell what’s ...