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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

As Charly struggles to recover from her brain injury, she begins to realize that the events of that fateful night are trapped in the damaged right side of her brain. Now, she must put the jigsaw pieces together to discover the identity of the man who tried to kill her...before he finishes the job he started.

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.

How I snagged a Halloween date with a real demon: Step 1: Mixed up a batch of spiked punch using a recipe I found in my grandmother’s non-magical cookbook. Well, most likely non-magical. How’s a girl to tell for sure? Step 2: Watched my sister over-indulge on said punch and barf into our grandmother’s definitely magical cauldron. Step 3: When the demon appears, ignore him. Or maybe mistake him for a guy who is very committed to his cosplay. And to his abdominal workouts. Step 4: Wait for the kidnapping. Step 5: Avoid the kitsune who shows up to try and save me, even if he is just as ...

I shouldn’t crave my daughter’s nanny like this, Especially since she’s also my brother’s ex-wife… As a single dad running a multi-billion dollar empire, I’m in dire need of help. So when she’s the only nanny available at the last minute, I have no choice but to hire her. My military discipline has always kept me in line, especially with my younger brother’s former love. Yet she tempts me to break rules I never thought I’d challenge. She was hired to bandage knees and weave bedtime stories. Not accelerate my pulse with every subtle look. Managing a business empire leaves ...

What do I do when my embarrassing one-night stand turns out to be my brother’s best man? I pretend to be his girlfriend and end up carrying his baby. Liam Miller, an ex-military doctor, is irresistible as they come. Our one-night stand was unforgettable, but he vanished afterward. Four months later, I’m planning my brother’s wedding and guess who’s the best man? Liam - the man who doesn’t believe in marriage or love. So, I spit fire at him, trying to keep my distance, but he gets under my skin. In a moment of madness, I strike a deal with the devil. For his support of the wedding,...

When a snowstorm traps us together, old sparks ignite, forcing me to confront the truth: I've never stopped loving her. Returning to Boston was supposed to be about saving lives Instead I am face to face with Amanda, the woman I left without explanation 5 years ago. She is the only woman who's never left my mind. We clash with our arguments fueled by the fire of our past. Discovering I have a daughter blindsides me, stirring up old desires and regrets. Seeing Amanda handle our daughter with such grace, I'm torn between anger and a longing to make things right. Fate brought her back into my ...

I’ve always gotten what I wanted—by force if necessary. Five years ago, I took Valentina’s virginity and left her behind, never looking back. She was just a means to an end, or so I thought. Now, our families are forcing us into an arranged marriage, and I’ll finally make her mine. But Valentina’s hiding more than just her defiance. There’s a secret she’s kept—a child I never knew existed. When I find out she’s pregnant again, my world shifts. For the first time, I want something more than power. I want her and the family she’s kept from me, and I’ll do whatever it ...

From the bestselling author of Christmas in Snow Falls comes a heartwarming holiday read that's perfect for fans of Jenny Hale, Sheila Roberts, Debbie Macomber, and Jill Shalvis. Danny, a globetrotting business consultant, returns to his hometown for his grandmother's 80th birthday, expecting nothing more than a brief family visit. But when he reunites with Stephanie, the girl next door turned successful entrepreneur, sparks fly faster than snowflakes in a blizzard. With each passing day, the charm of Snow Falls and Stephanie's infectious passion for her community chip away at his carefully...

One Night of Passion, No Future... Until My One-Night Stand Became My Boss. The moment I locked eyes with him, I was lost. His piercing emerald gaze, that intoxicating scent—it was like he owned every breath I took. One night was all it was supposed to be. One night of reckless passion with a man too gorgeous, too dangerous to resist. He’s everything I shouldn’t want. A single dad with baggage... Jackpot or disaster waiting to happen? Then my dream job came along—perfect in every way, too good to be true. Except the boss? None other than Mr. Billionaire-One-Night-Stand himself. And ...

Twenty years of military discipline hasn’t prepared me for one weekend with Amy… Leo Amy’s the perfect woman. Sweet, funny, and curves that make my mouth water. Too bad she’s my best friend’s daughter and completely off-limits. When he asks me to protect her, he has no idea how far I’ll go to keep her safe. Amy may be forbidden to me, but I won’t let any other man touch her. Amy It’s only ever been Leo. Since he made me laugh when I was twelve years old, I’ve had a crush on him. But he still sees me as a little girl. When we’re thrown together for the weekend, it’s my ...

I thought I was done with men, until I met my dad’s best friend. After getting left at the altar, I want a home that’s all my own. A place where I can go to pick up the pieces. My grandma’s old house is perfect . . . or at least, it will be once I renovate it. Luckily, my dad’s best friend Austin is the best foreman in town. He’s filthy rich and gorgeous - tall, broad shoulders and kind brown eyes that draw me in. He’s also twice my age. Totally off limits. But when we finally kiss, I find out just how good forbidden tastes. We’re no longer able to keep our hands off each ...

He was presumed dead, so I created twin babies. Using his frozen sperm, desperate to keep a piece of him with me. But then he came back—alive, not remembering me…us… I started my medical internship with my best friend’s big brother as my boss. He was surly yet insanely gorgeous, with toned muscle peeking through a white coat. From our first encounter, we couldn’t resist the magnetic pull between us. We often gasped beneath the sheets between shifts. Until he left for a medical mission in a war zone and vanished. I was desperate to keep a part of him in my life. I used his frozen ...

Who’s that sexy silver fox? My dad’s best friend and the hottest movie star on set. Marcus Montgomery can make me weak in the knees with just one look. Too bad he’s also an insufferable bosshole who is twice my age. As his assistant, he barks orders on the set everyday, driving me crazy. But trouble finds me when he shows up at my dad’s cabin. With a hot tub all to ourselves, we can’t resist what happens. When the paparazzi come knocking, we have only one answer. We’re married, of course, have been for months... at least that’s the story. The more I’m around him, the more ...

Never get knocked up by your brother’s best friend, Yet here I am getting fake engaged to him and carrying his baby… I needed a reset, so my brother hooked me up with a job with his best friend as my boss. Enter billionaire Cody Blaise. This 6’2 chiseled ab grump has eyes that strip me bare and a touch that's devilishly rare. He wants his inheritance and I want to ditch my toxic friends, so we make a deal: I pretend to be his wife, fake my emotions and convince his grandfather that we’re a real couple. Simple in theory… We’re certainly convincing. Too convincing. Now night after...

All of this is fake. The expensive dates, the luxury vacations, the smoldering kisses… No way am I catching feelings for my fake, billionaire boyfriend. Nope... No way. --♥-- Five years. That’s how much time I wasted tied down to my narcissistic, cheating ex. When my brother asks me to help launch his new tech company, I jump at the chance for a fresh start. Forget men. Forget romance. My family and career are all I care about. Then, I run into my brother’s new investor at the launch party. Literally. Immediately, the tall, dark, and handsome billionaire is annoyed. Apparently, ...

I’m pregnant, torn between obligation to family and a new love. Valentine is a charismatic alpha male who leads California's largest Mafia syndicate. I'm the rebellious daughter of his biggest rival, Dante. Sneaking out to a party, I have a brief, intimate encounter with Valentine before rushing home. Valentine, not knowing who I am, searches for me but, frustrated, resolves to forget me and focus on his work—taking over Dante’s territory. My father arranges a marriage for me, leveraging my dream of dance school to force me into spying on my intended—Valentine. As I resist, my ...

Off-limits Attraction: Billionaire CEO and Dad's Best Friend. Hello, I'm Elle Douglas, a business student starting over. I didn't plan on falling for my dad's best friend, Jackson Simon - a billionaire CEO and single dad who also happens to be my boss, as I am his CFO. Despite the professional setting, I find it hard to ignore his charming allure. When I moved into his mansion, I experienced his unwavering rules, commanding disposition, and undeniable charisma. We share stolen moments, secret kisses, and forbidden nights, crossing lines that cannot be uncrossed. However, when a scandal ...