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Sarah Soon may have recovered from cancer - in body - but her brush with mortality has left the usually confident OB/GYN shaken about her future and herself. When she unexpectedly runs into Jake Li, her brother's annoying high school BFF who betrayed her trust, he's the last person she wants to see. She doesn't need the now-disturbingly hot social worker hanging around while she sorts herself out, yet suddenly he's inescapable.

Dear Listener, I know what you're thinking, is it some kind of macabre joke? How can Ruby Wax write a book about good news when the world is facing the worst disaster since the Plague? Let me explain. I began writing in 2018, back when the world's worries were somewhat different. Climate change, greedy bankers, exam results, crap politicians, mental health: these are still huge issues, but even the ancient soothsayers reading pig entrails couldn't have predicted this. This is my new mission: to share the green shoots of hope peeping through the soil of civilisation.

A shy, bookish scholarship student from a working-class family, Owen Whiting has high hopes of what awaits him at Oxford, only to find himself adrift and out of place among the university's dim aristocrats and posh radicals. But his life takes a dramatic turn when he is assigned to the same philosophy tutorial as Zachary Foedern, a visiting student from New York City. Rich, brilliant, and charismatic, Zach takes Owen under his wing, introducing him to a world of experiences Owen has only ever read about.

Love can be many things–all-consuming, fleeting, vengeful, selfless, toxic, uplifting, and always, a core part of the teen experience that leaves an indelible mark. This enchanting, genre-crossing anthology delivers something for every listener with unique characters, global settings, and a dazzling mixture of myth, historical, speculative, and contemporary fiction.

Single mum Ellie is shown a missing person post on Facebook. It’s of her three-year-old son, Tyler. But he’s right there, holding her hand. Surely this is some kind of prank – she knows her friend Louise can go too far with her jokes sometimes. And Ellie is used to the other mums gossiping at the school gates. But now the other parents are questioning whether Tyler is really her child. Ellie does everything she can to prove the post is fake, but the longer it goes on she knows it is malicious. Who would do this to her? And why?

Hi there, I'm Margaret Doll. I'm totally in control of every aspect of my life. That's all part of studying to become a high-paid lawyer and someday find myself with some pretty powerful clients. And maybe that's why I somehow found myself dating David Turner, the cocky, alpha male jock who likes nothing better than to spank me if I don't do exactly what he says. I mean, really, he seems to think he has to do everything for me. How'd I ever end up with a guy like him, anyway? Sometimes he can be a total ass....

I've always been meticulous about planning every aspect of my life. So, becoming a wedding planner was the perfect career choice for me. But when a blizzard hits Spruce Crossing, it does more than derail my latest wedding event—it throws me right into the path of Nathan Brooks, the charming innkeeper I've somehow overlooked all these years. As we work together to salvage the wedding, I find myself drawn to Nathan's easygoing nature and infectious smile. His calm in the face of chaos both infuriates and intrigues me. Nathan challenges everything I thought I knew about love and life. With ...

When my best friend, Ethan, proposes a fake engagement to help ease the pressure he’s getting from his family, I eagerly agree. I mean, how hard can it be? Turns out, really hard. As we play the perfect couple, I start seeing Ethan differently, and feelings I've buried for years begin to surface. But falling for my best friend wasn't part of the plan, and it could ruin everything. When secrets come out and new opportunities threaten to tear us apart, we have to decide if our fake relationship is worth fighting for, or if it's time to call it quits before we lose more than just our pretend...

I thought I had left my past behind. Returning to Spruce Crossing so soon was never part of my plan. But when my mother abruptly retires and leaves me in charge of the family bakery, I have no choice but to face my past. As I struggle to prove myself to the town and fill my mother's shoes, I’m faced with another dilemma: Christian Hargrove, my high school sweetheart. Old feelings resurface, and Christian and I find ourselves drawn to each other once more. But Christian grapples with a life-changing offer, and our newfound happiness is put to the test.

I thought I had my life all figured out—a successful career and a nice apartment in the city. But as I walk the charming streets of my hometown, Spruce Crossing, I realize that there’s more to life than big paychecks. When I learn that the beloved Starlight Theater is in danger of being torn down, I find myself unexpectedly leading the charge to save it. Alongside Lincoln, the handsome and kindhearted local handyman, I pour my heart into preserving this piece of our town's history. As we work together, I'm drawn to his quiet strength, his unwavering commitment, and the way he sees the ...

When I launch a Christmas recipe contest for my family’s small-town grocery store, I never expected it to become a viral sensation. Suddenly, our quiet mountain town is overrun with visitors, and I'm drowning in contest entries and sponsor calls. Just when I think I can't handle it all, in walks Ryan Anderson—a famous food blogger who volunteers to help. We work side by side, and I find myself drawn to Ryan's easygoing nature and infectious enthusiasm. He sees the beauty in the chaos that's driving me crazy. However, trusting doesn't come easy for me anymore. As the contest deadline ...

Getting married can be a really big choice in a young woman's life. But even bigger for someone like me, who wasn't even sure if I wanted to marry Ben or run away with my best friend. Sometimes a little bit of romance can really put things into perspective, I guess. At least, it certainly helped me to think things through. I recommend you give it a try.

[Contains explicit content] Featuring sets from Joel Kim Booster, Karinda Dobbins, Andy Peters, Emma Arnold and Matt Ruby.

La vida en Spruce Crossing, Montana, es tan predecible como el cambio de estaciones, hasta que un apuesto desconocido, Mason Adler, llega al pueblo. En una noche nevada, nuestros caminos se cruzan de manera inesperada —literalmente— cuando su auto patina contra el mío. El accidente deja a Mason con amnesia, incapaz de recordar por qué ha venido a nuestro remoto pueblo montañoso. Mientras le ayudo a recuperarse y redescubrir sus recuerdos, surge una química indiscutible entre nosotros que ninguno puede negar. Pero la duda me atormenta. Mi corazón herido me advierte que es solo ...

I’m just a city girl, turned small-town interior designer. When I agree to update the town's medical clinic, I find myself faced with a new challenge: Dr. Levi Rivera. He's handsome, charming, and very stubborn! As we butt heads over design choices and wrestle with our growing attraction, I realize that the biggest renovation project might be Levi's guarded heart. With Christmas fast approaching, I'm determined to break through his walls and prove that love is the best medicine.

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A second-chance romance just in time for Christmas. I'm just a small-town girl with big dreams for my adventure resort. When Dylan, my ex-boyfriend, returns to Spruce Crossing, I find myself faced with an unexpected business partner and a second chance at love.As we work together to bring my vision to life, old feelings resurface. But new doubts also arise. I can't help but wonder if history is doomed to repeat itself. Can I trust that Dylan won't leave me behind again for the allure of big city success?

Larry Vaughn, a dyslexic, built his career in commercial print on the principle that business thrives on cooperation, ethics, and mentoring, not competition. In his memoir, Business Cards and Shoe Leather, Vaughn details how this mindset helped him found two premier, international business cooperatives: DSCOOP and thINK.

When Nell and Elise decide to share a dorm at college, it opens the door to a relationship with an exciting dynamic. Elise openly dates girls while Nell only has eyes for Elise and a desire to please her all the time. As they grow more comfortable together, it makes their intimacy even more exciting than they could ever imagine!

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