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.

Never get knocked up by your brother’s best friend, Yet here I am getting fake engaged to him and carrying his baby… I needed a reset, so my brother hooked me up with a job with his best friend as my boss. Enter billionaire Cody Blaise. This 6’2 chiseled ab grump has eyes that strip me bare and a touch that's devilishly rare. He wants his inheritance and I want to ditch my toxic friends, so we make a deal: I pretend to be his wife, fake my emotions and convince his grandfather that we’re a real couple. Simple in theory… We’re certainly convincing. Too convincing. Now night after...

What do I do when my embarrassing one-night stand turns out to be my brother’s best man? I pretend to be his girlfriend and end up carrying his baby. Liam Miller, an ex-military doctor, is irresistible as they come. Our one-night stand was unforgettable, but he vanished afterward. Four months later, I’m planning my brother’s wedding and guess who’s the best man? Liam - the man who doesn’t believe in marriage or love. So, I spit fire at him, trying to keep my distance, but he gets under my skin. In a moment of madness, I strike a deal with the devil. For his support of the wedding,...

One Night of Passion, No Future... Until My One-Night Stand Became My Boss. The moment I locked eyes with him, I was lost. His piercing emerald gaze, that intoxicating scent—it was like he owned every breath I took. One night was all it was supposed to be. One night of reckless passion with a man too gorgeous, too dangerous to resist. He’s everything I shouldn’t want. A single dad with baggage... Jackpot or disaster waiting to happen? Then my dream job came along—perfect in every way, too good to be true. Except the boss? None other than Mr. Billionaire-One-Night-Stand himself. And ...

He was presumed dead, so I created twin babies. Using his frozen sperm, desperate to keep a piece of him with me. But then he came back—alive, not remembering me…us… I started my medical internship with my best friend’s big brother as my boss. He was surly yet insanely gorgeous, with toned muscle peeking through a white coat. From our first encounter, we couldn’t resist the magnetic pull between us. We often gasped beneath the sheets between shifts. Until he left for a medical mission in a war zone and vanished. I was desperate to keep a part of him in my life. I used his frozen ...

On that day, he saved me and helped me land my dream job, then vanished heartlessly after getting me pregnant. Little did I know that he would become the catalyst for an unforeseen series of events. Now, four years later, he's the company's new owner and my new boss. I don't plan on telling him about our four-year-old daughter, but the weight of this secret burdens me with immense guilt. While his grumpy reputation precedes him, I've discovered a soft spot in his heart. He goes to great lengths to protect me and our daughter, not even knowing she's his. Despite the pain he caused me, there ...

I never expect to see my billionaire ex again— the father of my child, a guarded secret for years. Six years ago, Bryan Knight offered an irresistible deal: play his girlfriend, secure his inheritance, and he’d fund my law school dreams. His chiseled jawline and magnetic charm made the charade dangerously easy. Our pretense soon turned passionate, leaving me with a secret he doesn’t know. But fate has other plans. Bryan needs my legal skills to defend his medical reputation. I need this win for my career. But working side-by-side is torture. His piercing hazel eyes still tempt me to ...

When a small-town billionaire vineyard owner meets a confident, curvy chef through a matchmaking agency, he knows she’s special. But he’s hiding a secret that could change everything. Tessa Morgan has one rule: no men obsessed with money or power. After being burned before, she’s focused on building her dream restaurant and finding someone who values her for who she is. Enter Lucas, a down-to-earth vineyard owner with a passion for locally sourced ingredients and a heart that makes her melt. What Tessa doesn’t know? Lucas is a billionaire heir running from the corporate world, ...

Who’s that sexy silver fox? My dad’s best friend and the hottest movie star on set. Marcus Montgomery can make me weak in the knees with just one look. Too bad he’s also an insufferable bosshole who is twice my age. As his assistant, he barks orders on the set everyday, driving me crazy. But trouble finds me when he shows up at my dad’s cabin. With a hot tub all to ourselves, we can’t resist what happens. When the paparazzi come knocking, we have only one answer. We’re married, of course, have been for months... at least that’s the story. The more I’m around him, the more ...

For billionaire horse breeder Drew Farrell, the day starts with the usual argument with ornery neighbor Beth Andrews. But within minutes, he and the irritating beauty are huddled together in a storm cellar praying for their lives. They call a truce...and seal it with an unexpected kiss. They emerge to a scene of utter devastation. Their passion to rebuild is rivaled only by the very personal passion they've just discovered...until Beth's past catches up with her, and a very different type of storm erupts.

I like my men how I like my wine, Tasty, full-bodied, and twice my age… like my best friend’s dad. I'm a dedicated nurse, and the responsible one (usually). So catching a ride after a night of drinking makes good sense. Except when that ride is loaded silver fox Landon Leggatt. And OH, did I ride. But afterward, the jerk acted like nothing happened between us, And left me wondering if the sparks were only in my head. I thought I’d gotten over him, until he hurts his ankle, And my best friend calls in a favor for my professional help. Now I'm stuck looking after this brooding grump, ...

I rule the Ruthless Kings’ Houston Chapter. When problems arise, I crush them. My life has left me unprepared for Bella though. She’s my daughter’s best friend, and a beacon of innocence amid the shadows. She’s the corrupt sheriff’s daughter. But who is she to me? She’s the girl I’m irresistibly drawn to. Her light dazzles against the harsh world of shadows I command. But her father’s cruelty kindles a protective fire in me. Who I am and how I feel about her roils inside me like two oceans crashing together. And in the maelstrom deadly trouble brews. The Las Rosas Negras ...

I thought I was done with men, until I met my dad’s best friend. After getting left at the altar, I want a home that’s all my own. A place where I can go to pick up the pieces. My grandma’s old house is perfect . . . or at least, it will be once I renovate it. Luckily, my dad’s best friend Austin is the best foreman in town. He’s filthy rich and gorgeous - tall, broad shoulders and kind brown eyes that draw me in. He’s also twice my age. Totally off limits. But when we finally kiss, I find out just how good forbidden tastes. We’re no longer able to keep our hands off each ...

I shouldn’t crave my daughter’s nanny like this, Especially since she’s also my brother’s ex-wife… As a single dad running a multi-billion dollar empire, I’m in dire need of help. So when she’s the only nanny available at the last minute, I have no choice but to hire her. My military discipline has always kept me in line, especially with my younger brother’s former love. Yet she tempts me to break rules I never thought I’d challenge. She was hired to bandage knees and weave bedtime stories. Not accelerate my pulse with every subtle look. Managing a business empire leaves ...

Billionaire CEO Grayson Archer has everything money can buy, but his heart remains guarded after past betrayals. As the driving force behind his media empire, he's content with casual flings and one-night stands, until a chance encounter with the captivating Shanice Williams turns his world upside down. Shanice, a hardworking customer service rep struggling to make ends meet, never imagined she'd catch the eye of Detroit's most eligible bachelor. Their passionate night together leaves her yearning for more, but she knows their worlds are too different to ever truly align. When fate brings ...

Off-limits Attraction: Billionaire CEO and Dad's Best Friend. Hello, I'm Elle Douglas, a business student starting over. I didn't plan on falling for my dad's best friend, Jackson Simon - a billionaire CEO and single dad who also happens to be my boss, as I am his CFO. Despite the professional setting, I find it hard to ignore his charming allure. When I moved into his mansion, I experienced his unwavering rules, commanding disposition, and undeniable charisma. We share stolen moments, secret kisses, and forbidden nights, crossing lines that cannot be uncrossed. However, when a scandal ...