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.

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.

When I was a little girl, I dreamed a handsome knight would come and rescue me from my wretched mother. He'd ride up on his white steed and break the curse I've been fated to carry since the day I was born. Funny how things changed over time, how the fairytale twisted into something far more crooked—and darker—than I ever imagined. In reality, my knight is scarred and broken, living alone in a castle of bones that overlooks the sea. He isn’t searching for me. He never was.

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."

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.

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.

Traumatized by the bombing of Dresden at the time he had been imprisoned, Pilgrim drifts through all events and history, sometimes deeply implicated, sometimes a witness. He is surrounded by Vonnegut's usual large cast of continuing characters (notably here the hack science fiction writer Kilgore Trout and the alien Tralfamadorians, who oversee his life and remind him constantly that there is no causation, no order, no motive to existence).

Original cast members from the beloved TV series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, reunite for an all-new adventure about connections that never die—even if you bury them. A decade has passed since the epic final battle that concluded Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV). The game-changing spell that gave power to all potential Slayers persists. With new Slayers constantly emerging, things are looking grim for the bad guys.

Social Media influencer, and phlebotomist, Stoney Norwood was in love. Or at least she thought she was. She planned a life with her fiancé Hakeem, until the secrets began to come to light. Devastated by the news, Stoney struggled to pick up the pieces. Then she met the handsome, charming, local rapper, Zaid Banks. However, being in her feelings about her past, she was not interested and let him know that he was wasting his time. Zaid has trust issues as well. From his absent father to his disloyal lady. He too didn't care to be in a relationship until Stoney caught his eye. It was ...

Holly St. Joy is a striving new business owner with an agenda to make this year the best holiday ever. With new beginnings on her wish list, she never expected them to come so fast. Getting the green light on a contract with the towns largest company, she runs into him – Mr. Kringle. Yule Kringle is a business owner and resident of a small town in North Carolina. On a new venture with his new sports complex, he's planning the first tournament in Snowden. Stumbling upon a local café, he becomes a frequent customer; being they offer a few of his favorites. But when Yule meets the owner, he...

Synopsis: Quincy Norton was a successful Real Estate Agent in California living his best life when one betrayal caused a fatal mistake landing him in prison for life. Life as he knew it will never be the same. Sakina Michelle is a successful Author, book - store owner and mother residing in New Jersey. Everything appeared right in her life except for the imperfections she hides well and the attraction to the wrong men. Crossing paths with a convicted felon serving life could be the most wrong of all..but…can it be… The Right Kind Of Wrong?

Don “Scarface” Remington’s name rings bells in the streets of Queen’s Grove. He and his cousin, Ace, are known for putting fear in the hearts of some of the city’s toughest gangsters. Scarface’s “bar none, fear none” attitude is quickly put to the test when the one who owns his heart is ready to walk out of his life for good. Race around the city for the holidays as Scarface holds no punches to get his girl, Tiffany Logan, back in his arms for Christmas. Will Tiff let Face back into her life again? Or will their love story end in a romantic tragedy? Find out if Tiffany is ...

****THIS IS A RERELEASE****THIS IS A RERELEASE****THIS IS A RERELEASE**** What is one to do when the man she saw herself spending forever with shows her time and time again that she isn’t enough? Entering her final days of pregnancy, Wynter has never felt more alone in this world. With her past and her present colliding in an emotional explosion, she has no clue of what her future holds. At one point, she saw her future in Supreme’s eyes, but his lies and betrayals have turned something that was once crystal clear, into a ball of questions and confusion. Whenever doubt and a lack of ...

Tristan, a seemingly composed personal trainer, hides a chilling secret — his mind is unraveling under the weight of undiagnosed schizophrenia. When Emani, a vibrant new gym member, walks into his life, Tristan’s world tilts dangerously off balance. Though happily married to Jaxon, Emani’s casual friendliness ignites a sinister obsession in Tristan. Whispers in his mind twists her every gesture into something more, fueling the delusion that she’s trapped in a "fake" marriage. The voices grow louder, insisting it’s his duty to save her. Emani notices the change — a lingering ...

For Taylour Wilde, life has been full of hardship and heartache since the day she was born. After growing up, depending solely on her older brother, becoming self-sufficient and successful enough to return the affection is her number one goal. Upon returning from college, she learns that her brother has found someone new to accommodate. When his vision gets blurred and lines get crossed, she’s forced to do the unthinkable in honor of him. But after he unexpectedly turns on her, she’s left feeling isolated and forced to search for new, meaningful relationships. Kato is like a breath of ...

It’s 2024 and you can be whatever you want – on the internet. All you need is the starter pack to your desired personality. Once you have the aesthetic and the lingo, BOOM, you’re a Pretty Robot, too! Denim is a proud sugar baby and offers no excuses for it. She encourages her large following of women to recognize that they are the prize. However, if social media got wind that she’s doing something strange for a little change, will they think she’s a fraud? Celebrity MUA, Calla, has built her following by painting the faces of the prettiest women in the game. But when the sun goes...

Seventeen-year-old Reign Hart has finally graduated high school and is ready to dive head-first into the world. Wanting to take a break from school life, she has plans on getting a job to prepare for adulthood, but she knows her mother won’t approve. Revealing that she doesn’t want to go off to college and wants to get a job instead, Reign’s mother is furious at the revelation. When her aunt Diana steps in and offers her an opportunity to work at her boutique in Saint Louis for the summer, Reign is ecstatic and jumps at the opportunity. However, her mother is totally against her going...

After losing their parents on Christmas Day, twin siblings Crimson and A'Miracle, lives took them in two different directions. A'Miracle set out to be one of the top defense attorneys of Chicago while Crimson ended up on the opposite end. Crimson's addiction to cocaine has everyone around him fighting for a new life for him but in his eyes, why fix what's not broken? Finding out some unexpected news is all he needs to turn his life around but is it enough to make him change forever? Fighting addictions is hard and it's even harder when someone you love is on the other end. Will these two ...

Jade Hillings has been dealt one bad hand after another. From losing one of the most important people in her life to being betrayed by another, Jade has been depleted of any love she once had to give. Not expecting to feel anything other than sexual pleasure for the opposite sex, she’s surprised to experience much more when she meets O’haji Scarlem. Everybody has emotional trauma but only few overcome it. Will Jade be one of those select few or is she too jaded and scarred to beat the odds?

Why do good girls always fall for the lames? Meet Zayla - working full time while in school, obtaining her Master’s degree. Zayla has been in a relationship with Chauncey, the love of her life, for the last five years, and things couldn’t be better between the two. Or so she thinks. Chauncey, the perfect boyfriend. Hard-working, solid, stand-up guy. He runs one of eight of his family's car dealerships and has the perfect woman in Zayla. But is Chauncey hiding a few secrets that could shatter Zayla’s world and put her in the most dangerous situation leaving her fighting for her life? ...

Bellasima Bryant is a woman who knows exactly what she wants out of life. As beautiful as she was, Bella was sharper than most her age. She knew what to do to get exactly what she wanted. After a bad breakup, Bella realizes that dating for love wasn’t meant for her; love couldn’t but you diamonds and expensive bags. Switching up her game plan in order to satisfy her needs, Bella moves back home to reset her motives. Planning to find a rich nest egg who would provide for her. Bella’s plan was going according to plan until her estranged mother returns home after abandoning Bella and her...

****THIS IS A RERELEASE*** From the outside looking in, Wynter Storm had it all. Her man ran the city, she lived in a home straight out of an urban fairytale, her bank account had no end and she was always rocking the finest of jewelry, clothing and bags. Women literally wanted to be Wynter, but all Wynter wanted to be was free. Loving Isaiah or Ice as the streets called, him wasn’t easy and came with a huge price. Wynter’s price was her best friend and sister, Rayne. Locking herself away from friends and the little family she had was Wynter’s solution to keep Isaiah’s violent ...

At twenty one years old, Kandy Kane is young, and the epitome of beauty. Growing up in a small, town, called Gadsden, Alabama; she had everything she's ever wanted. As the only child, of a notorious Drug Lord; she never wanted for nothing. Unfortunately, everything changed ten years ago, when her father was brutally murdered by his best friend. Craving her old lifestyle, Kandy started using what she had, to get what she wanted. She knew she'd hit a diamond mine, after one freaky night with Dr. Nikolas Kane, he proposed the very next day. The doctor thought it was love at first sight; but in...