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.

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.

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 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.

My fiancé brought me tea and scrambled eggs in bed that morning, and we snuggled together, talking about buying our rings, and about our perfect wedding next year. Then we headed into town. He held my hand and gazed at the ring I liked best, a smile spreading slowly over his face. Then a glass of bubbly to celebrate. I felt flushed, excited and ready for the rest of my life with the man I loved. We race to get on the train home. It screams to a halt and I run towards its open doors. Made it. I think he’s right behind me — but when I turn around, he’s gone.

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.

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.

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.

Academy Award nominee Rachel McAdams stars in Mary Jane, a poignant and intimate drama following a single mother’s journey caring for her chronically ill young son. Set in New York City, the play unfolds in two parts—Mary Jane's small Queens apartment and a pediatric hospital. With unflinching honesty and unexpected humor, we witness Mary Jane's tireless devotion, her interactions with medical professionals, and her struggle to maintain her sense of self.

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 ...

A widowed father, the woman who puts his senses in a whirl, and a little girl’s Christmas wish that changes everything. Sam Behr didn’t think finding work would be so hard after moving closer to family for his young daughter’s sake. But with Christmas only weeks away and money tight, he might have to pack up, leave town, and ask for his old job back if he can’t catch a break. Giving up hope of his daughter developing strong family ties won’t be easy, but he’ll do whatever it takes to provide for her. Joanna Becker will never concede defeat where her failing family bakery is ...

Deacon ‘Cajun’ Josephs was stunned at the abrupt right turn his life had suddenly taken… and running from his demons wasn’t feasible anymore. When he’s unexpectedly grounded and favors are being called in by friends? Everything feels overwhelming – including the intense feelings for the mysterious doctor. Dr. Shelby Bow wanted to throttle her sister! Secrets never helped anyone, especially when it’s one that you cannot hide for long. When a scared plea tears at her heart, Shelby knows she would do anything to get to Sweet Bloom – including a blind date. What if the wish you ...

A confirmed bachelor, a single mom with a controlling ex, and a storm that will change all their lives forever over a Christmas weekend. Officer Terrance Bilmont loves his job as a search and rescue instructor heading up the urban rescue division with his K9 partner, Dutch. Casual dating suits him just fine, until a beautiful blonde and her tow-head daughter come tumbling into his life unexpectedly. Brenda Culver’s ex-husband is trying to use all his favors as a big city cop to obtain full custody of their daughter. The last thing Brenda wants is to get involved with another egotistically...

The full collection of the exciting Wild Animal Protection Agency series! Come be a part of the adventure, danger, and heartfelt moments with the Wild Animal Protection Agency, where brave men and women work alongside each other all over the world, to do the most risky job of all — rescue injured and endangered wild animals. Simmering with suspense, intrigue and heart-stopping romance, these six books will keep you turning the pages to their stunning happily-ever-afters! Rescue Agent for Dana Rescue Agent for Sarah Rescue Agent for Kylie Rescue Agent for Josette Rescue Agent for Margo ...