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.

A grumpy deputy struggling to find his Christmas spirit after a tragic loss, a new school teacher trying to fit in, and an adorable puppy that brings them together. Mark Phillips has no intentions of celebrating Christmas ever again. Not after the tragedy that ruined his family forever. His chip on his shoulder suits him just fine, and makes everyone in town know better than to cross him. That is, until he has a run-in with the new teacher in town and her adorable pup. She seems determined to bring sunshine into his life, whether he wants it or not. Christie Wilcox’s having a hard time ...

Clayton West doesn’t need anyone but himself…He doesn’t want a K9 partner or a know-it-all teacher in his life. It’s not easy being burned by women. Clayton’s finally accepted that he’s doomed to the single life. That’s okay, because he thinks being a police officer is enough to make him happy, but when he ends up being forced into a new partnership at work and to spend time with a spunky school teacher with a mind of her own and no filter, he wonders if he’s been wrong this whole time. Not only does he need a partner, but the right woman might have been in front of him the ...

Detective Grant Rogers is tracking a criminal... And his case will take him straight into the arms of his ex. It's not easy seeing the woman you might have loved again, especially when you know you promised to never hurt her. As Grant stands in front of Macy, feelings flood back to him. But he has a job to do and he can't let his guard down. He explains to Macy that he's in town on official business, tracking down a suspect. But secretly, he also hopes to reconnect with her. The only problem is, he's not sure he can protect Macy while trying to win her back. Macy West thought she had left ...

Gavin West is happy being a confirmed bachelor…Until he meets the right woman at the wrong time. It’s not easy having unexpected feelings for a stranger who stumbles into his life. Gavin never wanted a girlfriend, let alone one with a toddler in tow. As he gets to know the guarded blonde, he can’t help but want to protect her and the secret about her son. Felicia Patterson is on the run from her abusive mafia ex-husband. When her car breaks down outside Faith Valley over the holiday weekend, a handsome detective gives her a ride into town. She tries to ignore the attraction and the ...

Cody West only has one mission on his mind…An ex-girlfriend doesn’t factor into the equation. It’s not easy coming back home to fight for the position you’ve earned. Cody finished at the top of his class at medical school, and he deserves to run the hospital when his father retires. The only thing standing in his way is his cousin, Ethan, who up until recently, didn’t even care about the job. That’s why Cody is determined to convince himself he doesn’t have time to date, even if it means giving up his second chance with the one woman who got away. Rebecca Taylor lets her best ...

Fire Chief Bruce Martel has one job to do…He needs to make sure his only child is ready for her next stage in life. It’s not easy letting go of your little girl, even when she's all grown up. Not only does Bruce have to prepare to give over his fire station to his daughter, but to give her away to another man. So, when he's doing his duty to help with the wedding, he's surprised to be interested in the friendly bakery owner making the cake. Belinda Miles enjoys her single life and has no desire to date. It's led to nothing but disaster in the past, so when she suddenly finds herself ...

Christopher Adams joined the Army to pay for college…He didn't realize it was going to turn into a calling. It’s not easy moving every couple of years. Christopher’s always wanted to start a family, but he hasn't had the chance. And now his mother is using her new medical diagnosis to try to guilt him into settling down in her new hometown. What he doesn't expect is to fall for the labor and delivery nurse while he's visiting. Shannon West loves her job and her life. She's content to spend her days helping other people start their families, without much thought of starting one of her ...

Bessie West doesn't mind being the only female cop in her department…She only wishes that her father saw she was as good as her brothers. It’s not easy being underestimated on a regular basis. Bessie knows she's a great cop, but five years later, she still finds herself having to prove her worth. It's why she doesn't have time to date, but when she's assigned a call to a local farm, she has to fight the urge to flirt with the handsome cowboy in charge. Quentin James spends most of his days herding cattle and riding horses-just the way he likes it. When someone cut the family's fence to ...

Marshal West’s family isn’t happy with him...His siblings are all cops, so when he decides to become a firefighter, it's a bitter betrayal. It's not easy being the only firefighter in a family of cops. It takes guns verses hoses to a whole new level. Add to that, a big city fire chief brought to their small town to boss him around along with his firefighter daughter who plans to take Marshal’s promised position. It's no surprise he has no time for romance, especially when he starts to develop feelings for his arch rival. Olivia Martel can't believe how difficult the group of small ...

Firefighter Anthony Martel and his son need a fresh start.. He hopes moving across the country will help them escape their haunted past. It’s not easy getting over the loss of his wife, especially when Anthony has his five-year-old son to raise on his own. He flees to Faith Valley seeking a fresh start for himself and his young son. Little does he know, the small town holds dark secrets and a gorgeous brunette who tempts him into abandoning his vow of singlehood. But as he begins to unravel the rumors surrounding her past and her ties to the wealthy West family, Anthony questions if she ...