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.

She invaded my peace scared and seeking refuge in my barn house. But I'm know Captain Saviour and she's no Angel. She's annoying as hell and mouthy with no filter. She says whatever's on her mind, no matter how poorly judged it maybe. She's everything I don't want. But still, she is everything I need. Is her love worth the risk and danger that comes with her? Is she worth risking my land for? I ask myself this constantly. I'm Cowboy Lucus Carter.... Some may say I'm the most dangerous Cowboy in Texas, but I say... No one is exempt from death. Especially when THE CARTEL is involved.

Rich Girl Gangsta Party Dr. Luna Reese, a successful therapist, has always played by the rules—until a thrilling brush with danger leaves her craving more. Her safe life and "perfect" marriage shattered, Luna finds herself drawn into the alluring yet perilous world of gangstas and secrets. When an old friend introduces her to an exclusive group of wealthy women who indulge in a dangerous game—bringing streetwise "bad boys" as dates to their annual Gangsta Party—Luna finds herself stepping far beyond her comfort zone. Enter Marcus, a charismatic thug with a magnetic presence that both ...

The Pastor’s Heart By Marita Kinney Isaiah Richardson is a charismatic and successful pastor known for his devotion to his congregation and his thriving career. But behind the pulpit, his personal life is far from perfect. Burdened by the weight of expectations and the demands of his ministry, Isaiah finds himself drifting further away from the love of his life—his wife, Amara. Their once-solid marriage is strained by jealousy, emotional distance, and the constant pressure of public scrutiny. Amara has always been Isaiah’s biggest supporter, but as she feels herself being sidelined by...

After the sudden death of his wife, Cartier Richardson, a wealthy and powerful businessman becomes infatuated with Serenity Clayborn. Serenity is a master of disguise, her beauty and charm serving as her most potent weapons. With calculated precision, she begins to weave her web, ensnaring Cartier in a tantalizing dance of seduction and desire. Slowly but surely insinuating herself into his life, exploiting his weaknesses and playing upon his insatiable lust. To the world, Cartier is the epitome of success, a self-made man at the helm of a thriving empire. But his life is a gilded facade, a...

Set against the backdrop of unresolved desires, simmering resentments, and tangled relationships,the story explores the enduring effects of obsession and jealousy. Loren,still consumed by an unyielding obsession for Antoine, finds herself unable to move on despite the passage of time. Antoine, however, remains committed to Zaria, his partner of many years, their bond having weathered various storms. Katrina,harboring deep-seated resentment towards Zaria, is further incensed upon discovering the true identity of Zaria’s daughter father. This revelation reignites Katrina's anger, fueling ...