Annie has always had high hopes for her future. But the reality of her life just isn’t measuring up. She loves her fiancé, Greg–doesn’t she? She’s going to get her degree and open her own business–won’t she? Then, a strange old woman shows up outside her house, and she seems to know a lot about Annie. An awful lot. Annie could tell the old woman to get lost. Yet there’s something about her Annie just can’t shake. And what she learns could change her life forever–but is it the life she envisioned?

Timothy and Jonah, wealthy entrepreneurs with a spoiled son, hide sins from their past—one involving a death on a cruise, the other a crime in Bali. Nathan and Samantha, the hot ex-nanny turned trophy wife, grapple with infertility and a shocking paternity secret. Bartosz and Angelika (he’s a chef, she’s a former sex worker) carry debts to the other couples they don’t even realize they owe. Over fourteen days, the couples bond—but their pasts are too deeply intertwined to stay hidden. The sly concierge, Putu, knows more than he lets on.

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.

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.

But Jason Asano is settling into his new life. Now, a contest draws young elites to the city of Greenstone to compete for a grand prize. Jason must gather a band of companions if he is to stand a chance against the best the world has to offer. While the young adventurers are caught up in competition, the city leaders deal with revelations of betrayal as a vast and terrible enemy is revealed. Although Jason seems uninvolved, he has unknowingly crossed the enemy’s path before.

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."

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.

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.

Every year, Caroline Reed takes a trip with her best friend, Esme Lamont. They’re usually accompanied by their spouses - but this year, everything’s changed. Esme has just gone through a bitter divorce, and Caroline's wondering if her own marriage is reaching its breaking point as she and her husband, John, cope with the discovery that their son has been abusing drugs. Still, the inseparable duo books a weeklong stay at a beach-front home in Shoreham, Florida, inviting Esme’s brother, Nick, and his new husband. After a blissful first night in the vacation home, tragedy strikes.

He was supposed to be my boss, not my soulmate... I thought taking a summer job at Battle Creek Ranch would be simple - earn some cash, get some experience, then head off to college. I never expected my new boss to be the most gorgeous man I've ever laid eyes on. Hank Montgomery is everything I never knew I wanted: rugged, commanding, and almost twice my age. Sure, he tries to keep his distance, but I see the way his eyes linger when he thinks I'm not looking, and I feel the way his hands tremble when they brush against mine. As the Montana summer heats up, so does the electricity between ...

He's a billionaire. I'm just an intern. He's in his forties. I'm twenty-two. But I can't deny our chemistry. Our age difference isn't the only challenge, though. He's my boss. The man who signs my checks. The man who holds my future in his hands. His stern, demanding presence is impossible to ignore. Especially when he decides that what he wants is... me. Billionaire Daddy’s Best Student is a short, steamy, instalove romance featuring a bossy billionaire, an adorable intern, and so much sweetness that you’re going to need a root canal. HEA, no cheating, no cliffhanger.

He’s a billionaire. I’m a barista. He’s handsome and sophisticated and charming. I'm shy and quiet, and blush way too easily. I thought he just liked the coffee here at Cafe Amore… until the day he asked me out for lunch. Love at First Sip is a short, steamy, instalove romance featuring a cold billionaire, a warm-hearted barista, and enough caffeine to keep you coming back for more.

He's a billionaire. I don't even know his name. When I show up uninvited to his party, my only goal is to have a good time and leave without causing a scene. But he sees something in me, and he offers me the world. It's a deal I can't refuse. But can a man who has everything truly want a boy like me? Billionaire Daddy’s Party Favor is a Cinderella story with a twist. If you like dirty-sweet Daddy romance with a dash of praise kink thrown in, you'll love this story. No cliffhangers, no cheating, HEA guaranteed.

One night. One wrong move. That's all it took to change everything. I knew better than to try and make a move on his turf, in his town. Maybe I was stupid. Maybe I was feeling reckless. Maybe I just wanted to feel something--anything at all--that night. Or maybe I wanted to push him, just to see how far he would go. Now I'm in too deep and I have to make a choice that will change my life forever. Out here on the streets, there are winners and losers. I've been on the losing side for way too long. It's time I started winning. But is the price too high? Mafia Kingpin's Boy is a high heat ...

A K-pop idol with an awakening dragon within A vampire who is not dead Sparks fly when they meet Sen I saw him in semi-darkness. My prey was so beautiful. So alluring. Tousled, wavy dark hair obscuring his closed eyes. Thick, long lashes making half moons above his high cheekbones. Lips that were dark red from a touch of rouge. His body moved sensuously with the music. Unhurried, languid, and expressive. Mireu Had I ever gone against a vampire so ancient? The strength I sensed in him was intoxicating. Of course, it didn’t help that he ticked all my boxes. Tall, toned body with the face of...

When I found Jace crumpled and broken on my mountain, my first priority was to get him back to my cabin and keep him alive. The first time he opened his bratty mouth, I knew he'd be a handful. Not that I'm worried. I'm used to dealing with mountain lions and unruly bears. I can definitely handle the brash, prickly, loud-mouthed CEO. What I'm not sure I can handle is the instant connection we share. Once we start talking, it's obvious that Jace's ribs aren't the only parts of him that need patching up. And even though I know better than to let down my guard, I'm powerless to resist. I'll be ...

Eli is an orphan omega who has always taken care of himself. He’s completely shunned the use of his thunder dragon form to learn the human healing arts and has never once wanted an alpha—but when an accident puts him into the protective “dad arms” of Theo, a fire drake many years his senior, a lifetime of repressed desires comes crackling to the surface. After losing his mate twenty years ago, Theo’s dragon flame has steadily gone cold. He never thought he’d fall for another omega—especially one more than half his age—but the healer pretending to be a human won’t leave his...

Five times the billionaires. Five times the sweetness. Five times the spiciness. The Empire State Daddies Collection will have you falling in love with bossy, possessive, over-the-top billionaires and the sweet, sassy boys who bring them to their knees. Get ready for a wild, sweet, and steamy ride. If you love steamy romance with a side of kink and a guaranteed happily-ever-after, this is the collection for you! This short story anthology includes: Love at First Sip Billionaire's Bartender Baby Billionaire Daddy Boss Billionaire Daddy's Sweet Librarian Billionaire Daddy's Go-Go Boy

On a plane bound for Tokyo, omega Brendan Prince and his alphas Viggo and Dane are thrilled to be reunited with Red, the fourth in their four-way romance. It’s been two months since the squad has been together, and they anticipate bringing him back home to Elworth after a long working holiday. But when they arrive in Japan, it becomes quickly apparent that something has changed with Red. After surviving so many trials, this new development could be what shatters the foursome’s incredible polyamorous bond. The Keystone Alphas: Reunited is a story of best friends, family, and a powerful ...

When small-town newcomer Logan Sawyer is wrongly accused, he never expects to find himself in the custody of Sheriff Ryker Wolfe, a rugged and dominant lawman with piercing blue eyes and an unsettling ability to see right through his defenses. Their confrontation sparks a surprising discovery: they're fated mates, a concept Logan never knew existed in a world where werewolves walk among humans. As evidence mounts against Logan, whose crime novel bears eerie similarities to the real murder, Ryker races against time to prove his mate's innocence. But with a killer on the loose and dark ...

Julian was the boy next door. My brother's best friend, he fit with my family in ways I never could. While he and Rhett went on to play house, I left the only life I knew, desperate for a fresh start. Until everything changed. Heartache came along, and the aftermath of my brother's death was here to stay. I was now face to face with Julian more than I ever wanted to be. Being around him brought up all my insecurities, forced me to deal with hard truths, and conjured up feelings I had no business entertaining. He wasn't the man I thought I knew.

He’s a billionaire. I’m a go-go dancer. He’s used to luxury and power. I’m used to scraping by. The moment I see him, I know we’re going to have fun together. But I never expected it to turn into more than a one-night stand. I never expected him to change my life. Billionaire Daddy’s Go-Go Boy is a short, steamy, instalove romance featuring a grumpy billionaire, a sassy dancer who’s down on his luck, and so much sweetness that you’re going to need a root canal. HEA, no cheating, no cliffhanger.

All ice dragon alpha Marin needs is an omega. Cut off from the inheritance that funds his group of dragon firefighters, he must fool his family into believing he’ll produce an heir—and a contract marriage is his master plan to set things right. But when his search for a fake mate results in an unexpected family reunion, Marin finds himself tangled up with his estranged brother’s protective best friend, the deliciously adorable thunder dragon omega Shen. Shen has always wished for a way he could help his friend heal from his traumatic upbringing, but this was not what he expected. In ...

A raucous sea dragon festival, one too many drinks, and a roaring beach bonfire are ingredients for trouble, just like misunderstandings and dueling personalities can lead to an unplanned, flash-in-the-pan affair—especially when dragon magic is involved. When omega Istil gets too close to the flames, he’s swept off his feet by Ari, the frustratingly handsome alpha healer with whom he always seems to clash. Their accidental tryst should have marked the start and finish of their intimate relationship, but when a medical crisis puts Istil back under Ari’s watch, the alpha dragon's keen ...