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.

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, ...

From the bestselling author of Christmas in Snow Falls comes a heartwarming holiday read that's perfect for fans of Jenny Hale, Sheila Roberts, Debbie Macomber, and Jill Shalvis. Danny, a globetrotting business consultant, returns to his hometown for his grandmother's 80th birthday, expecting nothing more than a brief family visit. But when he reunites with Stephanie, the girl next door turned successful entrepreneur, sparks fly faster than snowflakes in a blizzard. With each passing day, the charm of Snow Falls and Stephanie's infectious passion for her community chip away at his carefully...

From the bestselling author of Christmas in Snow Falls comes a heartwarming read that's perfect for fans of Jenny Hale, Sheila Roberts, Debbie Macomber, and Jill Shalvis. When Chelsea decides to play matchmaker for her unlucky-in-love brother Hunter, star forward of the Boston Blizzard, she never expects to find herself offside. But a chance encounter with Liam Eriksson, the dashing captain of the rival team, the New York Nordics, changes everything. As the hockey season heats up, so does the chemistry between Chelsea and Liam. Suddenly, she's caught in a face-off between her loyalty to her...

Sugar Cookie Inn: Christmas at the Inn Series She’s from a small town. He’s from the city. She’s not looking for any more testosterone in her life. He’s returning just long enough to get his mother's inn back up to par. When bells jingle in Pine Hill, Maine, Heather meets Nick—the grumpy to her sunshine, but she has four brothers which is more than enough men in her life. Nick will stop at nothing to get his mother’s inn back in order. He thinks he has the upper hand with an impossible job of making all new quilts for the inn, with just weeks until the grand re-opening but ...

Wishes in branches tied with string. Someone's hopes. Another's dreams. Pam Olson and Steve Turner—childhood friends turned work colleagues—are perfect for each other. They just can’t see it. The personal trainers, who both work at the local gym, have a lot in common: a passion for fitness, messy divorces and chemistry that neither will acknowledge. After a disastrous foray into online dating, Pam joins Steve in his no-dating pledge. A happily married couple whom they train recognizes the attraction between the two and enlists the help of the Wishing Tree. The covert love mission ...

"Jorgensen writes another perfect beach read! It’s a great love story with so much romance and giddy girlie feelings." A joyfully romantic novel about a beautifully confident wedding photographer and the perpetually charming groomsman. Levi is the tatted bad boy that you want to date with a heart of gold that you want to marry. Winnie is the strong and independent photographer. Serendipitous encounters continue to push them together. How many weddings does it take for them to realize they just might be perfect together? In this fast paced romance you'll experience familial trauma, dual ...

I’m her boss, twice her age, and completely captivated by her curves. But keeping my distance is no longer an option. Jameson Amelia is everything I should avoid—sweet, curvy, and far too young for a man like me. As her boss, I’ve tried to keep my distance, but every smile and every stolen glance has me craving her more. Then, a client crosses the line and makes her cry, and all bets are off. My protective instincts surge, and I know I can’t hold back any longer. She’s mine now, and I’ll destroy anyone who dares hurt her. She’s the perfect blend of innocence and temptation, ...

A powerful businesswoman, a yak farm, and a cowboy collide in a mountain town... Stacy Timmons doesn’t know why a distant relative left her a ranch in the middle of nowhere, but she’s determined to sell the place as soon as possible. She has a great life as a bank executive in Chicago, and she would never consider leaving her beloved hometown… Or would she? After high school, broken-heart Tyler Bennington moved away from his hometown of Friendly. He wanders aimlessly through life until he finally realizes that there is no place like home. Upon his return, Tyler finds himself lost and ...

Love blossoms where the bees hum... When Benjamin Barns leaves behind the hustle and bustle of city life for the tranquil charm of Honeysuckle Cove, he hopes to find peace in the gentle hum of his bees. As a retiring beekeeper, he's ready for simplicity and solitude. But his world is turned upside down when he meets Aloria Rose, the spirited new florist in town. With her infectious smile and vibrant personality, Aloria breathes new life into Benjamin's quiet existence. As they work side by side—him with his bees, her with her flowers—a sweet romance begins to bloom. But when a shadow ...

Sparks fly until they find out they're enemies. Ex-con Lacy has never been lucky in life or love, but that doesn't stop her from hoping for a fresh start. Then sparks fly with a handsome stranger while on the annual company retreat. Could this be her chance? Except he turns out to be her boss' boss' boss, the billionaire CEO. Yeah, that's not going to happen. Especially since someone has recently stolen three million from him. And he thinks it's her. David can't believe he nearly fell for a thief. Nor does he care about her excuses. The evidence is clear. Her past condemns her. She's a liar...

In the sleepy town of Willow Grove, where flowers bloom and secrets lurk, a delightful group of smart and sassy canines leads an unsuspecting small town on a thrilling cozy mystery adventure in Planting Evidence. Meet Pretzel, the charismatic dachshund, with a nose for mischief and a flair for detective work. Alongside his loyal pack of furry friends, Pretzel uncovers more than just buried bones when a series of thefts shakes Willow Grove to its core. With stolen jewels disappearing and a crime ring operating right under their paws, the stakes couldn't be higher. But these four-legged ...

After a valuable movie prop is used to murder a Hollywood film director, art sleuth Carmen De Luca has to spotlight the killer before she becomes the next victim. Carmen De Luca is having the time of her life recovering stolen artwork from nefarious European collectors for her employer, the Rosewood Agency…until her partner, Baroness Sophie Rutherford, is injured during a mission gone wrong. Their boss wants to ground them, but Carmen’s not ready to give up on her newly revitalized career without a fight. So she begs her best friend, Rhonda Rhodes, an antiques expert and the host of a ...

"Great short Halloween mystery." ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ When a prized award for a local haunted house competition suddenly goes missing, Emma Marsh and her sister Lilly set out on a tantalizing adventure to save her candy shop and keep the competition on schedule. Immerse yourself in the delectable world of Candyland Confections, where sugary delights and spine-tingling mysteries collide! Emma Marsh, the owner of a delightful candy shop, is on a mission to save her sweet business when the prized award for a local haunted house contest vanishes. Teaming up with her trusted sister and confidante...

They wanted a peaceful vacation in a wintry location. But when Santa meets an untimely end, can these intrepid investigators save the season? Chloe Carson is excited for her long-awaited family reunion. But as they gather in a snow-clad village to plan their aging mother’s dream of opening a restaurant, the old lady’s habit of spreading garden gnomes around town leads to a panicked pilgrimage. And the mayhem continues when their visit to the nutcracker museum reveals Kris Kringle has come to an unmerry demise. With a ton of questions and no answers, Chloe and her cunning cocker spaniel ...

According to Grant Holiday, there are two kinds of people in the world: those who follow the rules and those who should stay the heck out of his forest. So when I wake up with the sexy forest ranger scowling down at me for not paying for the tiny bit of forest where I spent the night, it’s clear which kind of person he thinks I am. Grant insists on making me pay even though it’s his day off and I don’t have a cent to my name. When I get lost in the woods and Grant saves my life, I joke that our souls are now forever bonded. He doesn’t laugh. It’s not apparent he has a sense of ...