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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Clark Griswold was onto something...at least with his annual holiday meltdown. And since the last three weeks of my life have been riddled with humbug—another breakup, a broken toe, an office promotion I deserved and didn’t get—I’m not at all in the mood to celebrate nor have the happ, happ, happiest Christmas EVER.

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.

Academy Award nominee Rachel McAdams stars in Mary Jane, a poignant and intimate drama following a single mother’s journey caring for her chronically ill young son. Set in New York City, the play unfolds in two parts—Mary Jane's small Queens apartment and a pediatric hospital. With unflinching honesty and unexpected humor, we witness Mary Jane's tireless devotion, her interactions with medical professionals, and her struggle to maintain her sense of self.

London: 1968. Liz Houghton is languishing as an obituary writer at a London newspaper when a young girl’s disappearance captivates the city. If Liz can break the story, it’s her way into the newsroom. She already has a scoop: Her best friend Marisa is a police officer who is assigned to the case. Liz follows Marisa to Dorset, where they make another disturbing discovery. Over two decades earlier, three girls disappeared while evacuating from London. One was found murdered in the woods near a train line. The other two were never seen again.

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.

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.

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.

Who is Audrey Hoedemaker? It's a question her sister Maureen has heard more times than she can count, and she doesn't know what the short answer would be. Little sister, troubled teen, backpacker, musical theatre coach, con artist, childcare worker. Murderer. A tragic, traumatic childhood casts a long shadow on the Hoedemaker sisters. Maureen has worked hard to move beyond the violence of the past and build a good, honest life for herself. Audrey, however, just can't seem to do the same, careening from one state of chaos to another.

At a very young age, Gabrielle Reddy knew what true love was. She knew that Red would always be there for her and would do anything to make sure she wanted for nothing. His love was unconditional. Red promised Gabrielle the world but couldn’t promise that he’d be in it forever. They say it’s better to have loved than not loved at all but Gabrielle looked at life differently. Instead of dealing and then healing from what happened to Red, Gabrielle ran away from everything and everyone that reminded her of her first love. One treacherous event lands Gabrielle crossing paths with the ...

Holly Daye is just a teacher who made it her duty to teach her students right from wrong and giving is way better than receiving. Her thoughts on love are the same, you have to give love in order to receive it. Holly’s heart is full of love and the idea of being loved. However, when she’s met with an unexpected proposal, it’s one that she has to refuse. Christopher Seizans Greitins has had a life that most would only dream of. As a successful hitman, he was used to everything going as planned and there wasn’t a mission he couldn’t accomplish. The only thing he has not done yet was...

Sophie Foxx is a graphic designer and great at what she does but has fallen on hard times due to business being slow. Having to depend on her girlfriend, Ashley Coleman, is driving her crazy to the point where she starts looking for work elsewhere. Things start picking up when her cousin, James Foxx, puts in a good word for her at the dealership he works at. On her first day, Sophie is unexpectedly sneaking and freaking with the man who holds the power to send her back to the struggling lifestyle she’s fighting so hard to leave behind. His intentions with her are much different from what ...

Explore the depth of passion and uninhibited desires in 'Black Erotica 2', a collection meticulously edited by the renowned Jade St. James. Delve into a series of powerful and provocative short stories penned and narrated exclusively by black talent that bring to life a spectrum of erotically charged experiences. From the daring explorations of BDSM to tender first times, and from exhilarating group escapades to enchanting paranormal encounters, each story offers a unique glimpse into intimate moments, painted vividly to stir the senses and challenge the imagination.

Melanie “Mel” Jordan had the perfect life with her fiancé Troy. After being engaged for two years Troy finally agreed on a date. Melanie had always pictured her life being picture-perfect. The big house, two kids and a dog. She had her dream job of being a Real Estate Agent, even landed herself on the front page of the newspaper. She was truly a force to be reckoned with and having her favorite guy to call her his wife was only the icing on the cake. Too bad wedding day never arrived. Finding out that Troy had too many skeletons in his closet a few days before the wedding, she called ...

The beautiful Mignon always prided herself as the all around “Good Girl.” Even when she began dating her boyfriend of five years, sexy thug Javi, she still did everything she could to maintain her good girl image. When Javi caught a sudden charge, Mignon made sacrifices to stand by his side. Never missing a beat: Every visit, countless phone calls and complete loyalty became her newfound reality. All was well, however, as Javi's day in court neared, an eerie feeling overcame Mignon and she learned very quickly to expect the unexpected as something happened that shattered her heart. Javi...

After suffering a tragic loss, Mai’kya “Suga” Jordan must pick up the pieces and move on with life the best way she can. Being a mother and business owner are the only things she is focused on. That is until she meets Xian Marsh. Growing up, the streets was the only thing Xian knew. After losing someone close to him, he decides to turn his life around. The new chapter of his life starts going well and couldn’t get any better. At least that’s what he thought until he laid eyes on Suga. Will Suga let her past stop her from finding true love? Is Xian strong enough to deal with the ...

Once you get a taste of that dope boy lifestyle, it’s hard to let it go. You get addicted to fast money and that only makes you wanna get more money. But what happens when you have to make a choice between the streets and your family? Marley thought the streets loved him but quickly found out that he had to watch his back and his front. They say keep your friends close and your enemies closer, in this case, he couldn’t decide, which one was which. Draco knew luvin’ a dope boy would be hard but she didn’t think her love would be put to the test like this. Knowing the streets would ...

Boss was a man who always got what he wanted, so when he laid his eyes on Megan Fox, he knew she had to be his. Megan was captivated by Boss’s gangster allure, and she fell for him faster than expected. Their quick romance however came to a halt when Boss was taken away from her and sentenced to twenty years in prison. Determined to move on, Megan changed her life in ways no one could have predicted. She found happiness with a new lover and embraced a fresh start without Boss. Everything in her life seemed to be going perfect again until she received a call that shook her world. Boss was ...

Years after losing his fiancée during a tragic accident and having to raise their daughter alone, Stone Reynolds has decided to turn his life around for the better and leave the street life alone. Content with sticking to his daddy duties, Stone doesn't believe he'll ever find love again. Until he does. Hiring Mahogany Davis as his baby girl's tutor, Stone doesn't see it as anything more than helping his baby girl out. In reality he's helping Mahogany out a lot more than he could ever realize. Not used to being alone, Mahogany is freshly divorced and trying to find her own way in life. ...

Phorever Young has always been the one to have her life mapped out. The one thing she could never get right was that crazy love life of hers. Stuck between history and the present day, her heart was pulled into two different directions. Soon she will see that life is supposed to be filled with ups and downs so you can learn how to enjoy those good days or... good people when they come around. Lovell Moore is every girl’s dream; except the one girl he wants to love forever. They say you have to fake it until you make it and that’s exactly what Love does until the woman of his dreams ...

Katrice Norwood and her son Tyson has had it rough since his father left. Struggling to make ends meet, and getting an eviction notice only added to her problems. With nowhere to go and no money to spend, Trice was finally at her breaking point. That was until a job fell into her lap and she started working for this big time lawyer. Mazi Kincaid is a single father who lost his wife on Christmas Eve a few years ago. For him and his daughter Mazani, they thought Christmas would never be the same again. But when Katrice came into their lives, she was like a breath of fresh air. That was until ...

Alexandria Campbell was preparing for her big day but suddenly life started throwing one, two many lemons, forcing her to make lemonade mixed with a lot of alcohol in Jamaica. Once her world came crashing down, Dria knew life for her would never be the same again. That was until she met, The Ares Banks. He quickly came in and made Dria forget about her broken heart. The love was instant and deep but will it remain as solid as the rocks on the sandy beach in Jamaica? Or will it fold like the clothes in her luggage, as soon as it rolls into the airport? You know what they say, "I would rather...

What do you do when the person you would jump in front of a bullet for, is the one pulling the trigger? For the last three years, Khalil “Loon” Simmons has lived his life emotionless. But like the saying goes “to heal a wound you need to stop touching it” and the scars of his past have resurfaced. One after another, every emotion he has vowed that he would never feel again slowly but surely returns. Loon knows that if he continues to keep these feelings bottled up, he’ll eventually explode in the most dangerous way. So instead of continuing to suppress these emotions, Loon faces ...

Karter is young and dumb as hell. Her life takes a wild turn when she falls head over heels for Chimmy, an older man who talks a big game. She hangs onto his promises, believing in a future they’ll build together, but when she loses their baby, Chimmy’s true colors come out, showing her just how dark and cruel he really is. To make matters worse, her sister, Natifa, is a real piece of work, making Karter’s life a constant struggle. The drama doesn’t stop there. Tragedy strikes when Natifa passes away unexpectedly, leaving Karter with the heartbreaking task of raising her nephew. The...