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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Khalil “Loon” Simmons thinks that he has his life all figured out. Although young, he has what most men twice his age could only fathom. He has no shortage of money, power, and the respect of the streets that he serves. Oddly, what he valued most was that he had someone to share it with… his long time girlfriend Mia. But in a shocking twist of events, Loon is blindsided when the reality of life turns his fairytale into a mockery. He gives his best attempt at living life as he now knows it but wounds that deep never heal. He’s left hardened, angry, vengeful and above all else…...

After losing their parents on Christmas Day, twin siblings Crimson and A'Miracle, lives took them in two different directions. A'Miracle set out to be one of the top defense attorneys of Chicago while Crimson ended up on the opposite end. Crimson's addiction to cocaine has everyone around him fighting for a new life for him but in his eyes, why fix what's not broken? Finding out some unexpected news is all he needs to turn his life around but is it enough to make him change forever? Fighting addictions is hard and it's even harder when someone you love is on the other end. Will these two ...

Don “Scarface” Remington’s name rings bells in the streets of Queen’s Grove. He and his cousin, Ace, are known for putting fear in the hearts of some of the city’s toughest gangsters. Scarface’s “bar none, fear none” attitude is quickly put to the test when the one who owns his heart is ready to walk out of his life for good. Race around the city for the holidays as Scarface holds no punches to get his girl, Tiffany Logan, back in his arms for Christmas. Will Tiff let Face back into her life again? Or will their love story end in a romantic tragedy? Find out if Tiffany is ...

Two worlds collide when flights from opposite sides of the world land in the Dominican Republic for the same exact reason. Kelcee Michaels, on a much needed vacation with her best friend with the intent to let loose and rid her mind of the problems back home. It’s on this very island that she crosses paths with Xander Frasier. For 7 days, all is well in the world as they spend time healing one another. That is, until they both realize that paradise only exists in Punta Cana. At the end of the vacation they part ways as they each return to their chaotic lives. Once the plane lands and the ...

Holly St. Joy is a striving new business owner with an agenda to make this year the best holiday ever. With new beginnings on her wish list, she never expected them to come so fast. Getting the green light on a contract with the towns largest company, she runs into him – Mr. Kringle. Yule Kringle is a business owner and resident of a small town in North Carolina. On a new venture with his new sports complex, he's planning the first tournament in Snowden. Stumbling upon a local café, he becomes a frequent customer; being they offer a few of his favorites. But when Yule meets the owner, he...

In this war between the cold and callous, the stake is a little higher than just money, power, and respect. Boston and Kamden were once a team and knew one another’s weaknesses. As a result, the men waste no time destroying everything the other has built and any casualties along the way. Boston and his henchmen think it’s a game, but Kam is never one to underestimate his opponent. He knows that his father’s reach and resources aren’t limited. The only thing more solid than his dad’s team of hitters is Kam’s heart. ‘Killa Kam’ will stop at nothing to fulfill the promises ...

For Taylour Wilde, life has been full of hardship and heartache since the day she was born. After growing up, depending solely on her older brother, becoming self-sufficient and successful enough to return the affection is her number one goal. Upon returning from college, she learns that her brother has found someone new to accommodate. When his vision gets blurred and lines get crossed, she’s forced to do the unthinkable in honor of him. But after he unexpectedly turns on her, she’s left feeling isolated and forced to search for new, meaningful relationships. Kato is like a breath of ...

After serving 5 years in prison, Kamden “Killa” King has returned home. Although his best friend Zeke did everything to make his transition into the free world a smooth one, Killa’s family unit as he’s known it has changed in the most unconventional way. Aside from wanting to discover who set up his arrest, he’s found himself in the middle of a bigger issue that may garner a new enemy: his father Boston King. When bonds are formed, family ties are broken. Secrets are uncovered and both alpha males know the war won’t end well. Kamden is fully prepared to show his father who’s ...

In the heart of Remedy Falls, NFL player Moss Hale and Vlogger/content creator Sire Tempton embark on an unexpected journey from friendship to love. When their respective relationships implode on the eve of a couples retreat to Jamaica, Moss and Sire find solace and sparks in each other's company. Battling insecurities, jealous exes, and the sizzling chemistry that has always lingered beneath the surface, can they leave it all on the island or will love find its way back to Remedy Falls? Join this dynamic duo as they discover that sometimes, the perfect match has been right in front of you ...

Welcome to Chicago! Where it’s kill or be killed, Where you got to pay to play, and where you can’t hang if you ain’t gang. The Montega Crime Family stand behind these rules wholeheartedly. Meet the infamous Maximillion “ Mad Max” Montega head of the Montega Crime Family. Running things beside him is his trusted partner and brother Capone Montega. The two of them along with the rest of the family is a force to be reckoned with. The money is the motive but more money brings more problems. At every table sits a Judas and the Montega Crime Family will come to find out that blood ...

Jade Hillings has been dealt one bad hand after another. From losing one of the most important people in her life to being betrayed by another, Jade has been depleted of any love she once had to give. Not expecting to feel anything other than sexual pleasure for the opposite sex, she’s surprised to experience much more when she meets O’haji Scarlem. Everybody has emotional trauma but only few overcome it. Will Jade be one of those select few or is she too jaded and scarred to beat the odds?

Bellasima Bryant is a woman who knows exactly what she wants out of life. As beautiful as she was, Bella was sharper than most her age. She knew what to do to get exactly what she wanted. After a bad breakup, Bella realizes that dating for love wasn’t meant for her; love couldn’t but you diamonds and expensive bags. Switching up her game plan in order to satisfy her needs, Bella moves back home to reset her motives. Planning to find a rich nest egg who would provide for her. Bella’s plan was going according to plan until her estranged mother returns home after abandoning Bella and her...

Some people deserve love – that good kind. A love that experiences difficulties, yet never waivers. Ship has had enough traumatic experiences to last a lifetime. However, he still pushes through like the real one he is. Learning that his daughter isn’t actually his, he’s devastated and feels hopeless. Not to mention, Ship has no mama or daddy – just his best friends. Figuring it’ll be good for him, his bros encourage him to take advantage of his newfound fame and appear on the dating show Smoke with Me. Ship is presented with a flock of women; but he can only choose one to smoke ...

When I saw you, I fell in love, and you smiled because you knew. -William Shakespeare Molina King is young, successful, beautiful, and single. Love is not on her mind when she meets successful pediatric surgeon, Dr. Gavin Navarro, but it’s love at first sight. The two hit it off quickly and begin a whirlwind romance, and everyone around them thinks they’re crazy. Dr. Gavin Navarro meets Molina at the perfect time. She’s everything he never knew he wanted, and he’s ready for love just as she arrives. Their relationship is perfect until his ex-fiancée shows up, and all those old ...

After a whirlwind rendezvous in the Dominican Republic neither Xander nor Kelcee expected to meet again in the states. However, in a twist of fate they bump into one another at a party and neither can deny the attraction brewing. Despite the obvious, Kelcee knows they cannot act on their feelings. That is, until Xander drops a bomb that leaves everyone around them mind blown. Sooner than later, they come to the conclusion that there are some decisions to be made and conversations to be had. All the while, Kelcee is safeguarding her own secret that threatens to further complicate matters. In...