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.

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.

First published in 1843, it tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean and unpleasant man who dislikes people generally and Christmas especially. One Christmas Eve he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come and given a glimpse of the many homes and lives which Scrooge has touched in his wretched life to date. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man.

A Signature Performance: Tim Curry rescues Charles Dickens from the jaws of Disney with his one-of-a-kind performance of the treasured classic. Our listeners loved this version so much that it inspired our whole line of Signature Classics.

There's no place like home for the holidays ... especially for Lesley Carver. Life in the big city just wasn't her jam and now she's back in Hickory Falls, working at the family diner and helping her mom after she took a tumble. Lesley longs to build a life here, working at the cafe, selling her handmade ornaments and ... er, apparently reviving her high school crush on her best friend’s older brother. Only one problem, her mom wants her to leave Hickory Falls far behind.

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.

Clark Griswold was onto something...at least with his annual holiday meltdown. And since the last three weeks of my life have been riddled with humbug—another breakup, a broken toe, an office promotion I deserved and didn’t get—I’m not at all in the mood to celebrate nor have the happ, happ, happiest Christmas EVER.

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.

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.

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.

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.

After their mother passes, three estranged siblings reunite to sort out her estate. Beth, the oldest, never left home. She stayed with her mom, caring for her until the very end. Nicole, the middle child, has been kept at arm’s length due to her ongoing battle with a serious drug addiction. Michael, the youngest, lives out of state and hasn’t been back to their small Wisconsin town since their father ran out on them seven years before.

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.

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.

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.

Get ready to meet the messiest family from the south side of Chicago. The mom of two grown twin daughters, Harlem is a cougar through and through, carrying on a torrid affair with a man nearly half her age while dating one of Chicago’s most notorious drug lords. Will she be able to keep her affair under wraps? Or will her tyrant husband find out and end her life, as well as the life of her secret lover?
 Despite being twins, 21-year old Forever and Infinity are as different as night and day. Although she’s the good twin - the sensible one with a level head - Forever ends up falling ...

A GRIPPING STANDALONE FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR, JADE JONES Milan thought she was done with thugs, bad boys, drug dealers and the like after a messy breakup with her trifling ex, Syd. But that was before Choppa came along and changed her mind. He is, literally, everything she swore to never indulge in again. However, love has a way of finding you. Even if you think you aren't ready for it. Cashmere has always had it rough. Coming from a broken, single-parent household she grew up having to get it out the mud. It doesn't help that her current boyfriend, Coupe is a total bum! Cashmere truly ...

A HOT, JUICY STANDALONE FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR, JADE JONES Zenobia is just a regular, around-the-way girl with dreams of owning her own hair salon. For years, she’s been focused on her goals, but after falling victim to the manipulative ways of her trifling ex-boyfriend Liam, she was somehow thrown off track. Luckily, she rekindles an old flame that helps her bring her dream to fruition. Semaj Santana aka Smoke is her lover and best friend wrapped in one, but unbeknownst to her, he’s hiding a deep, dark secret. One that could completely shatter their life-long friendship—and future. ...

In the dark corners of the controversial website backpage.com , four friends set about breaking the hearts – and wallets – of their unsuspecting victims in a ploy to make it big quick. Sweater Robinson moved to Atlanta with just $300 lining her pockets, a dream that had lived in the back of her mind all her life, and a dark past that she wants nothing more than to escape. Although she’s had a rough start to begin with, things finally start to look up and Sweater is optimistic about the future. However, when a shadow from her past turns up at her doorstep, the new life of order she has...

Dre and Hassan have been tangled up in a life of crime for years, robbing convenience stores and small banks together since high school, but they share something else in common besides making cold, hard cash...their love for Nikki. Driven by ego and ambition, both Dre and Hassan are used to getting what they want. Despite their shared past, when they’re pitched against each other in their battle to win Nikki’s heart, they find themselves tragically torn apart. Meanwhile, with Nikki herself conflicted and unable to choose between the two men, the situation finally begins to come to a ...

Two worlds collide when flights from opposite sides of the world land in the Dominican Republic for the same exact reason. Kelcee Michaels, on a much needed vacation with her best friend with the intent to let loose and rid her mind of the problems back home. It’s on this very island that she crosses paths with Xander Frasier. For 7 days, all is well in the world as they spend time healing one another. That is, until they both realize that paradise only exists in Punta Cana. At the end of the vacation they part ways as they each return to their chaotic lives. Once the plane lands and the ...

A fast-paced, juicy standalone from bestselling author, Jade Jones Having left her family and past behind to pursue a career as an underground MMA fighter, Navi, starts at the very bottom but somehow doesn’t make as much progress – or money - as she anticipated. With their cash reserves running low, she and her best friends Camber and Breeze become accustomed to a no-frills hand-to-mouth existence, but Navi is determined to turn their luck around. With the help of a young street legend, she hatches a plan to get rich quick, but finds herself falling for the handsome, rugged drug dealer ...

In the urban labyrinth of love, THUG: A Ghetto Romance unravels a tale where Tenderness, Heartache, Understanding, and Growth redefine the acronym THUG. Livia Darling, a compassionate elementary school teacher, has her path intertwined with Mega—a mysterious man with a captivating but unconventional life that throws them both into a world of moral conflicts. As their connection deepens, layers of Mega's character emerge, prompting questions of trust. THUG invites readers to witness the transformative power of love, redemption, and the capacity for change. Will love conquer the barriers of...

A JUICY STANDALONE FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR, JADE JONES After a ten-year relationship ends in tears, Aspen finds herself trying to find closure and heal her shattered heart. Singlehandedly running her own small business to make ends meet, she is just starting to find her footing as a single mom when she meets Heavy. An arrogant bad boy with a reputation, Heavy willingly lets down his walls to prove to Aspen that he’s not like the other men who have walked in and out of her life. While Aspen is discovering the true meaning of devotion, her best friend Kira struggles to stay afloat. She ...

Coronavirus, Flu, a common cold. What do all these things have in common? Germs. Shy is a professional author who spends her time weaving worlds full of wonder and romance. But when her well of inspiration seems to run dry, she jumps at the chance to start afresh. Her search takes her away from the fast-paced Los Angeles lifestyle and into the heart of New Orleans. However, there’s more to it than meets the eye. Shy’s secret struggle with mysophobia – a rare condition which makes her pathologically afraid of germs and contamination – makes life in the city extremely difficult, and ...

A New Urban Fiction Romance From Bestselling Author, Jade Jones The gang war for control of Kifort Grove has been raging for generations, with neither the Black City Bloods nor the Bridgewood men giving an inch when it comes to territory. When Clyde, the leader of the Black City Bloods, falls hard and fast for Ronnie, the daughter of the notorious kingpin who holds Bridgewood in his iron grasp, things start to get even more complicated. With Clyde having clashed with Ronnie’s father Rondo time and time again for control of the streets and the drug game, can the pair put their differences ...

A Completed Series And Spin-Off Of Cameron Diana’s life took a roundabout turn when she met Tariq Haddad aka Rico, a suave and devilishly handsome charmer who is every girl's dream and every father's worst nightmare. Although she was all too aware of the risk she was taking by getting involved with a smooth-talking faithless pimp who had an entire harem of women at his beck and call, Diana is powerless against his magnetism and finds herself drawn deeper and deeper into his web of secrets and lies. And now, when she finally realizes the gravity of her decision, it may be too late to ...

A JUICY DRAMA FROM JADE JONES Karlotta thought she had it all when she married the handsome, hood-rich, charismatic Capone. He was everything she wanted in a husband and more, so when he proposed to her a few days before Christmas, she didn’t think twice about saying yes. Karlotta just knew he was the one for her…but that was before things quickly went from sugar to shit—and before she found herself in the arms of his homie, Real. If you're looking for a steamy, holiday-themed tale of lust, love, and lies, then look no further. This African American urban romance will leave you ...

After one devastating night turns her life upside down, Amina walks away from the lavish lifestyle she grew accustomed to living. The money means nothing to her without the love of her life. Bumping into a stranger, she becomes intrigued with everything about him. Amina goes from the good girl that everyone loves to the ride or die woman that Zahir needs. Desiring the goon he presents to her, Amina lets go of her fears and insecurities to step up to the plate for love once again. She will soon learn that things are not as simple as she wants them to be. Zahir wants all the static and smoke ...

A jaw-dropping hood love story from Jade Jones, author of the epic bestselling Cameron series! When his life of crime finally catches up to him, Lowdown, a hardened thug with a penchant for crime, ends up behind bars for 4 years. Upon being released, he finds that things have changed dramatically since his arrest. His former girlfriend has left him for his older brother, and things go from bad to worse when Lowdown is left to deal with one of his hotheaded and meddlesome baby mamas who is nothing but trouble. With a strained relationship with his estranged son to boot, he hightails back to ...