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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

London: 1968. Liz Houghton is languishing as an obituary writer at a London newspaper when a young girl’s disappearance captivates the city. If Liz can break the story, it’s her way into the newsroom. She already has a scoop: Her best friend Marisa is a police officer who is assigned to the case. Liz follows Marisa to Dorset, where they make another disturbing discovery. Over two decades earlier, three girls disappeared while evacuating from London. One was found murdered in the woods near a train line. The other two were never seen again.

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.

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.

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.

Just dumped by his girlfriend, Joseph hits the bar to try to find a hookup to get his mind off things. When he’s approached at the counter by a friendly stranger, Joseph is shocked to discover that it’s his old college girlfriend, except with one big difference: they've had a sex change! The two go out on the town to catch up, but soon Joseph finds himself having some confusing and naughty desires for his hunky ex! Will they give each other a bro-hug and end the night as friends? Or will Joseph get intimately acquainted with his former lover’s brand new piece of hardware? Satisfy your...

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Bryan and Garett have been best friends their whole life, and now they’re brand new college roommates! Innocent young Bryan is forced to come to terms with the naughty gay feelings he has for his friend when he accidentally finds his friend’s dirty toys. Will the hunky stud Garett teach Bryan how to enjoy them, or is this all just one big misunderstanding? Satisfy your fantasy and get this raunchy short story now for FREE with Kindle Unlimited! And for a naughty preview of the book, make sure to Look Inside!

New beginnings… Split up with his high school girlfriend, Kevin faces his first year at the co-species Draconis University with a heart closed to the idea of new romance. At the urging of his roommate, Kevin goes to his first shifter party and meets Diego, a charming and magnetic dragon alpha who ignites some rather unusual feelings within him. Forbidden desires… Kevin finds himself uncontrollably drawn to Diego, violating everything he thought he knew about himself. He can’t be sure if Diego even feels the same way about him…but despite his resistance, Kevin continues to spiral ...

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Caleb has one Rule.. No more Straight Men; No More Jocks Ever since Caleb caught his ex Bradley cheating with a female, he vowed that he would never be friends with or date jocks or anything resembling a straight man again. He considers them rude, insecure and has no interest in closet cases. There is only one problem. He finds them irresistible. All that changed when Marcus, the hunky new curly-haired football player, transferred to Julius High. He’s kind, thoughtful, and friendly toward the LBGT community and needs a tutor that will help him pass English. He asked Caleb to tutor him ...

Casey has been having a little trouble getting his tool to work properly, and at the urging of his loving wife he decides to go see a specialist – the hunky Doctor Cherry. Doctor Cherry has just the cure for Casey’s ailment: some curiously sensual medical devices and just the perfect dosage of hot man medicine. Will Doctor Cherry’s unorthodox treatment be able to cure Casey of his problem…all while his wife is right in the room watching? The Doctor's Touch is a gay standalone story featuring a hot husband, a hunky doctor, a curious wife, and a deliciously steamy HEA. For all your M/...

A conservative home schooled background means everything on the first day of college is super overwhelming for Paul Greenstreet - especially all the hot and hunky college guys that he can’t keep his eyes off of. Paul is so deep in the closet that he can’t even admit to himself that he likes guys, but it all comes crashing down after he meets his dorm mate, Jackson McPearson. He’s a tatted up, pumped up, frat bro jock, and despite his best efforts, Paul finds himself hopelessly addicted to his new roommate. So just what kind of dirty, depraved things can happen between two dudes during...

Remy continues his plotting and planning to secure his and Jaime’s position in the prison and gets faced with an unexpected hurdle when he has to explain to Jaime what exactly lube might be useful for in prison. Jaime gets a visit from his parents and gets a gift basket from home that helps his relationship with Remy take another step forward. A run in with the guard gives Jaime an unexpected confidence boost and Jaime learns another thing or two about how the world, this world works

Omega Alex Linx is hitchhiking on a dangerous desert highway, running from crappy ex-boyfriends, broken hearts, and a dead-end life. He’s a young wolf with plenty of spunk but not much experience, and when he crosses paths with a scary biker gang, it seems like his journey of self-discovery is going to be a short one. Until he shows up in his massive semi-truck. The hunky hero is Daniel Winterforth, a long-haul trucker and alpha wolf who normally would never stop his ride for anything, especially not to pick up a stray off the side of the road, but there’s just something about Alex that...

Moved to Los Angeles with his girlfriend, Chris Connor has joined the masses of hopeful actors trying to make it big. Now at an audition with a huge movie producer and director, Chris is finally seeing his opportunity to break into the film industry – There’s just one catch to the two hunky mogul’s offer of stardom – they want the straight boy to prove all his abilities as an actor. Just how far will Chris go to achieve his dreams? Act the Part is a gay standalone story featuring a hot young actor, two hunky film moguls, and a deliciously steamy ending.

Precious lives were saved when three brave Navy SEALs went against orders, embarking on a rescue mission of their own. A mission that will never be forgotten and changed the course of their lives forever. While they will never regret their decision, it came with heavy consequence. Now they must fight to protect the women they love while also battling the new and existing demons that torture their souls, from death, corruption, destruction, and war. These men are strong, honorable, and will do everything they can to overcome the past that continues to haunt them.

In a dry spell with the ladies, Matt finds himself fantasizing about all sorts of things that he never would have before – including getting intimate with men! Out on an annual camping trip with his gay best friend, the sex starved Matt decides to make a little proposition: his tight little straight behind for some experimental pounding – hard and completely raw! Satisfy your fantasy and get this raunchy short story now for FREE with Kindle Unlimited! And for a naughty preview of the book, make sure to Look Inside!

Sometimes the greatest hits are sung offstage, and love is the only award that matters. Country superstar Boone McCoy has it all—fame, fortune, and fans screaming his name. But when the spotlight becomes too bright, he trades his rhinestone boots for hiking gear and escapes to Battle Ridge, Montana. His new home? A run-down cabin on a mountainside, far from the paparazzi and the pressures of stardom. Enter Cash Whitman. Rugged, capable, and heart-stoppingly handsome, this mountain man might be Boone's salvation—or his biggest distraction yet. As Cash helps Boone navigate his new rustic ...