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."

When a small-town billionaire vineyard owner meets a confident, curvy chef through a matchmaking agency, he knows she’s special. But he’s hiding a secret that could change everything. Tessa Morgan has one rule: no men obsessed with money or power. After being burned before, she’s focused on building her dream restaurant and finding someone who values her for who she is. Enter Lucas, a down-to-earth vineyard owner with a passion for locally sourced ingredients and a heart that makes her melt. What Tessa doesn’t know? Lucas is a billionaire heir running from the corporate world, ...

From the bestselling author of Christmas in Snow Falls comes a heartwarming read that's perfect for fans of Jenny Hale, Sheila Roberts, Debbie Macomber, and Jill Shalvis. When Chelsea decides to play matchmaker for her unlucky-in-love brother Hunter, star forward of the Boston Blizzard, she never expects to find herself offside. But a chance encounter with Liam Eriksson, the dashing captain of the rival team, the New York Nordics, changes everything. As the hockey season heats up, so does the chemistry between Chelsea and Liam. Suddenly, she's caught in a face-off between her loyalty to her...

It's Christmas in Hollow Brook! From New York Times Bestseller Addison Moore comes a SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE Ryder Capwell crushed her heart. When Laney is auctioned off as a prize at the drama department fundraiser the last person she expects to trade cold hard cash for her company is Ryder. Each book in the series can be read on its own so feel free to dive on in!* Laney Sawyer used to believe in love and all of the trappings that happily ever after could provide until Ryder Capwell is in love with Laney Sawyer. One year ago she walked out of his life and took the light of his world right ...

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...

Sugar Cookie Inn: Christmas at the Inn Series She’s from a small town. He’s from the city. She’s not looking for any more testosterone in her life. He’s returning just long enough to get his mother's inn back up to par. When bells jingle in Pine Hill, Maine, Heather meets Nick—the grumpy to her sunshine, but she has four brothers which is more than enough men in her life. Nick will stop at nothing to get his mother’s inn back in order. He thinks he has the upper hand with an impossible job of making all new quilts for the inn, with just weeks until the grand re-opening but ...

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 ...

In the sleepy town of Willow Grove, where flowers bloom and secrets lurk, a delightful group of smart and sassy canines leads an unsuspecting small town on a thrilling cozy mystery adventure in Planting Evidence. Meet Pretzel, the charismatic dachshund, with a nose for mischief and a flair for detective work. Alongside his loyal pack of furry friends, Pretzel uncovers more than just buried bones when a series of thefts shakes Willow Grove to its core. With stolen jewels disappearing and a crime ring operating right under their paws, the stakes couldn't be higher. But these four-legged ...

According to Grant Holiday, there are two kinds of people in the world: those who follow the rules and those who should stay the heck out of his forest. So when I wake up with the sexy forest ranger scowling down at me for not paying for the tiny bit of forest where I spent the night, it’s clear which kind of person he thinks I am. Grant insists on making me pay even though it’s his day off and I don’t have a cent to my name. When I get lost in the woods and Grant saves my life, I joke that our souls are now forever bonded. He doesn’t laugh. It’s not apparent he has a sense of ...

One grumpy billionaire out-of-towner + One sassy small town nurse = a sweet and fun enemies to lovers clean short romance! Simon got roped into his brothers newfound love story back in the small town of Wysteria Way. Their random beach trip turned into love story for his twin brother Sheldon. Now that Sheldon had decided to move away and develop a new shopping center in the tiny town, Simon was now roped into this business endeavor as well. He wasn't looking forward to going back. His hometown of Houston was more their style. He respected his brother though, so he just needed to get this ...

Sparks fly until they find out they're enemies. Ex-con Lacy has never been lucky in life or love, but that doesn't stop her from hoping for a fresh start. Then sparks fly with a handsome stranger while on the annual company retreat. Could this be her chance? Except he turns out to be her boss' boss' boss, the billionaire CEO. Yeah, that's not going to happen. Especially since someone has recently stolen three million from him. And he thinks it's her. David can't believe he nearly fell for a thief. Nor does he care about her excuses. The evidence is clear. Her past condemns her. She's a liar...

One small town, cinnamon roll firefighter + One former best friend back after moving away with a sick mom + One heart-of-the-town cafe = A sizzlingly sweet and tasty clean short romance! After years apart, Jenna returns to her small hometown of Lake Hill following her mother’s passing, ready to rebuild her life. She never expected to run into Charlie, her best friend from high school—and the boy she secretly loved. Charlie, now a dedicated firefighter, has spent years thinking about Jenna, especially after seeing his friends settle down. When a fire at his parents’ café brings them ...

He thought he was the danger. She’s about to prove him wrong. Emily’s sunshine and sass are a breath of fresh air in my world of shadows and regret. They call me Alex "Spartan" Harris—ex-Navy SEAL, bar manager, and expert at keeping things locked down tight, especially my heart. I’ve spent years mastering control, leaving behind the chaos I used to live for. But Emily? She doesn’t follow the rules. With her bright smile and fiery spirit, she’s slipping past my defenses, making me crave things I’ve spent years trying to forget. I know better than to get involved. She deserves ...

The boy on the playground has grown up into quite a sexy man -- and he mixes a good drink too! Olga When your sister is married to a famous rock star and your boss is a self-made billionaire, it’s hard not to feel inferior now and then. So, when I found out my landlord was selling my apartment and I was going to have to move – again – I decided to pop into the new bar up the street for a little liquid comfort. I wasn’t expecting to run into the guy who’d been my first boyfriend. It was in kindergarten, but it still totally counts. Back then he won my heart by sneaking me the ...

What could be better than watching the eclipse and eating eclairs with book club friends? Unfortunately, when Taffy is a no-show to book club, Meredith gets worried. And now she can’t get to her friend’s apartment. The roads are blocked by eclipse enthusiasts! Luckily, Meredith’s book club friends and her boyfriend Logan will do all they can to help figure out what happened to Taffy. This is a Merryville Mystery short story, book #5. Like the other mysteries in the series, this one can be read as a stand-alone.

I’m her boss, twice her age, and completely captivated by her curves. But keeping my distance is no longer an option. Jameson Amelia is everything I should avoid—sweet, curvy, and far too young for a man like me. As her boss, I’ve tried to keep my distance, but every smile and every stolen glance has me craving her more. Then, a client crosses the line and makes her cry, and all bets are off. My protective instincts surge, and I know I can’t hold back any longer. She’s mine now, and I’ll destroy anyone who dares hurt her. She’s the perfect blend of innocence and temptation, ...