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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

"Love, laughter, and a dash of chaos - courtesy of the tiny matchmakers!"A candy maker dreaming of love. A blacksmith burdened by the past. A small town where danger and desire simmer just below the surface. In Cedar Ridge, Montana, Emily Harper is the heart of Harper’s Sweet Shop, creating confections that delight the entire town. Six-year-old Daniel Benton, determined to find a new mother, decides that Emily is the perfect match for his widowed father, Thomas, the local blacksmith. But as their lives intertwine, it becomes clear that not everyone is happy with the blossoming romance. ...

Kidnapped and ransomed, a little boy prays for a Christmas miracle to bring him home. What begins as a carefree girls' night out turns dark when Trinity notices a tearful little boy staring at her across the restaurant. Driven by instinct, she follows her heart and finds herself tangled in a dangerous holiday plot masterminded by a ruthless killer. Billionaire Marek Reid is on a desperate mission to find his son, leading his elite team in a relentless pursuit of the men who took him. But the search takes an unexpected turn when a courageous young woman steps in to protect the boy—only to ...

Spending five months eating trail dust wasn't Leo Spencer's first choice. Or his second. He's not one to run away, but some situations can't be fixed and his family—two brothers and a sister—needs to start over. Which is how he finds himself on a westbound wagon train. Evangeline has a secret, one that has sent her on a journey across the plains on the Oregon Trail. When her father is badly hurt and she needs help, Leo is there. A deal is struck, and the two unlikely friends form an alliance . . . that leads to more.

A life-altering betrayal leaves Donna Grace alone, unmarried, and pregnant. She's desperate to leave St. Louis, Missouri, and return to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she grew up, and the only way back is by wagon train. The wagon master refuses to let a single woman drive a wagon without a male escort. Donna knows she can't trust men, but it seems she's going to have to partner with one if she wants to get back home. Luke Russell failed to protect his fiancee. Because of his neglect, she was murdered. When he overhears Donna Grace's predicament, he offers her a marriage of convenience.

Are you a dreamer yet? Meet the Rivers Brothers! Cassandra Wolfe is a woman burdened with a secret she was taught to hide—a unique ability that others perceive as a curse. But when gold is discovered on her family's land, her life takes a deadly turn. The allure of gold sweeps across the land, ensnaring everyone in its grip, and no one is immune to the sickness it brings. Cassandra pleads with her father, but the allure of gold stirs greed, envy, and an insatiable desire for more in the hearts of those around her. As tragedy befalls her family, Cassandra finds herself devastated by grief ...

Are you a dreamer yet? Meet the Rivers Brothers! She gave up waiting for him to notice her... Kimani was rescued as a baby by the Chief of the Shoshoni tribe and raised on the protected land owned by the Rivers Family. Embraced by both worlds, she blossoms under the care of the Rivers and the guidance of the tribe. To the five River brothers, she is a cherished little sister, but Kimani's heart holds a secret yearning for Harris, one of the brothers, that she can no longer deny. He never thought he’d love again… Dr. Harris Rivers, haunted by the loss of his beloved wife, is taken aback ...

A gripping romance set against the perilous backdrop of Nevada's untamed frontier... Taylor Allen is running for her life. Haunted by her past and witness to a chilling double murder, she boards the first train out of town, desperate to escape a relentless killer who will stop at nothing to silence her. But her journey into the unknown is far from an escape—it’s the beginning of a deadly chase across the unforgiving Western frontier. John Fielding Jr. never expected to cross paths with Taylor on his way home from a business trip. But fate has other plans. Thrust into a perilous game of ...

Is it really just a question of faith? In the wake of a devastating fire that claims her husband and shatters her dreams, Abbilene faces the harsh scrutiny of her small mill town. Reeling from her loss, she discovers her late husband's betrayals and a shocking stipulation in his will: to adopt his son, a child from a secret affair, now in a San Francisco orphanage. Tucker Manning, the town's Sheriff and Abbilene's lifelong friend, is tasked with uncovering the truth behind the deadly explosion. Amidst the rubble and whispers, Tucker stands as Abbilene's loyal ally, even as doubt shadows his...

She longed for love and adventure. She found so much more. Larkspur Linwood yearns for a more exciting future than life as a small-town Arkansas schoolmarm. Mistaking her favorite college professor’s interest for romantic love, she leaps at the chance to serve with him at a missionary school in Kenya. But his ultimate betrayal shatters her heart, and she slinks home in shame. Anson Schafer, director of the Kenyan school, is losing his sight to an eye infection and must return to the States. Finding new purpose in the founding of schools and relief efforts for those struggling through the ...

Are you a dreamer yet? Meet the Rivers Brothers in Book 1 of The Rivers Series! Anika Coltrane’s dream of a better life takes a horrifying turn when she arrives in America as a mail-order bride, only to be thrust into a nightmare of deception and cruelty. Kidnapped and drugged, she finds herself sold to the highest bidder, trapped in a world of darkness and despair. But Anika is not one to succumb easily. Determined to survive and protect her fellow captive girls, leaving them behind is not an option. U.S. Marshal Chase Rivers is wrestling with his own inner demons. Haunted by memories of...

Her family’s survival matters more than anything…even her own heart. As the 1930 drought burns crops burn to a crisp in tiny Eden, Arkansas, Bryony Linwood relies on forced optimism and dogged determination to disguise a heart as dry and despairing as the scorched earth. Reclusive Michael Heath barely survived the Great War, and twelve years later all he wants is to forget. His one passion is botanical illustration, where nature’s beauty offers blessed escape from a troubled past and his wealthy father’s continual disparagement. When Bryony accepts employment at the Heath mansion, ...

A lovely collection of 7 Mail Order Bride favorites by best-selling author Susannah Calloway. Hundreds of pages of love! Alongside these brave women and valiant men, you can experience life in the Wild West. Enjoy their hardships and victories as they build new lives and discover true love. Here is what you get: Her Chosen Groom The Bride and the Café Owner The Bride Who Was Rescued Ellie’s Surprise Trying Again The Captured Bride The Fiancée Finds a New Groom Grab this collection Now and Enjoy seven Happily-Ever-After’s!

From a USA Today bestselling author... Sam never understood why Eliza left him five years ago, ghosting him without explanation. He’s avoided romance ever since, focusing on building his business. Money might not keep him warm at night, but it can sure buy a lot of blankets. Then Eliza shows up on his doorstep and throws herself into his arms. She can’t explain her bruises or the head injury that’s left her with no memories of the past five years, including their breakup. No matter how good it feels to hold her, though, there’s no way he’s getting sucked into romance again. ...

Clean and Wholesome American mail order bride historical western short story romance. Available as a value box amazon.com/dp/B071H3K8WH (copy and paste the link into your browser) follows two generations of the Saint family as they follow their hearts and make new lives for themselves out West, meeting every challenge head on and striving at all times to trust in their faith and love for one another. This enchanting tale illustrates the strength of character and hope that won the West. John Saint has long dreamed of a new life out West. In 1864 he and his wife and small son finally embark ...

Matt Shannon lost his fiancé to a tragic accident. He does not want anything more to do with love and marriage. But he is now guardian to four-year-old Lindy. Desperate for a woman to mother the little girl, he arranges for a mail-order bride. The agreement is for convenience only, but Gwen’s kindness and good nature threaten his barred heart.