Cruel miser Ebeneezer Scrooge has never met a shilling he doesn't like. . . and hardly a man he does. And he hates Christmas most of all. When Scrooge is visited by his old partner, Jacob Marley, and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come, he learns eternal lessons of charity, kindness, and goodwill. Experience a true Victorian Christmas! Views: 6 169
‘Minerva was the Roman goddess of warriors and wisdom. William McGonagall is celebrated as the worst poet in British history. There was something irresistible to me about his name, and the idea that such a brilliant woman might be a distant relative of the buffoonish McGonagall.’ – J.K. RowlingPottermore Presents is a collection of J.K. Rowling’s writing from the Pottermore archives: short reads originally featured on pottermore.com with some exclusive new additions. These eBooks, with writing curated by Pottermore, will take you beyond the Harry Potter stories as J.K. Rowling reveals her inspiration, intricate details of characters’ lives and surprises from the wizarding world.These stories of heroism, hardship and dangerous hobbies profile two of the Harry Potter stories’ most courageous and iconic characters: Minerva McGonagall and Remus Lupin. J.K. Rowling also gives us a peek behind the closed curtains of Sybill Trelawney’s life, and you’ll encounter the reckless, magical-beast-loving Silvanus Kettleburn along the way.Cover art by MinaLima Views: 6 151
AVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIME Years ago Eve Hamilton had a momentary schoolgirl crush on Prince Alexander. His Royal Highness was powerful, reserved and compelling-and clearly disapproving of Eve. Now, Eve is every inch a captivating, engaging woman, and Alex discovers he wants to show her that he\'s everything she could ever want in a man-in this classic romance from Nora Roberts, the #1 "New York Times" bestselling author hailed as "America\'s favorite writer" ("The New Yorker"). Command Performance includes an exclusive preview of Nora Roberts\'s new book "The Witness." Views: 6 145
She couldn\'t remember a thing, not even who she was. But it was clear Bailey James was in trouble. Big trouble! And she desperately needed Cade Parris to help her live long enough to find out just what kind.The moment the cool-headed private eye laid eyes on the fragile beauty, she almost had him forgetting who he was. If Bailey was a criminal, Cade would eat his hat. But what was she doing with a satchel full of cash and a diamond as big as a baby\'s fist? And how could he unravel this mystery if he kept tripping over his heart? Views: 6 134
AVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIME From #1 "New York Times" bestselling author Nora Roberts comes a royal tale of deception and desire. For a few blessed weeks, Camilla de Cordina plans on leaving her imperial duties behind to be commoner Camilla MacGee. Working for archaeologist Delaney Caine in rural Vermont seems the perfect escape, but her handsome employer is also an utterly cantankerous distraction. As Camilla\'s irritation with Del quickly turns into a burning passion, the runaway knows she\'ll have to confess. But will Del see her as the woman he loves, or dismiss her as a royal pain? "Cordina\'s Crown Jewel" includes an exclusive preview of Nora Roberts\'s new book "The Witness." Views: 6 131
Written in 1914 but not published until 1925, a year after Kafka’s death, The Trial is the terrifying tale of Josef K., a respectable bank officer who is suddenly and inexplicably arrested and must defend himself against a charge about which he can get no information. Whether read as an existential tale, a parable, or a prophecy of the excesses of modern bureaucracy wedded to the madness of totalitarianism, The Trial has resonated with chilling truth for generations of readers. Views: 6 072
The MacGregor clan\'s patriarch is powerful, rich--and determined to see his three career-minded granddaughters married. So he hand-picked three unsuspecting candidates as worthy consorts...Now all he has to do is set his plans in motion. Views: 6 052
Jared MacKade believes in taking a stand, and he never turns his back on a fight. So when his work as an attorney brings him up against Savannah Morningstar, her rude behavior and strong defenses aren\'t nearly enough to scare him off―quite the opposite. Thoughts of the outrageously direct and sinfully sexy woman keep Jared coming back for more. And the more he gets to know her, the more determined he is to stand by her always. Views: 6 029
A Washington Post Best Book of the YearA Spot of Bother is Mark Haddon’s unforgettable follow-up to the internationally beloved bestseller The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. At sixty-one, George Hall is settling down to a comfortable retirement. When his tempestuous daughter, Katie, announces that she is getting married to the deeply inappropriate Ray, the Hall family is thrown into a tizzy. Unnoticed in the uproar, George discovers a sinister lesion on his hip, and quietly begins to lose his mind.As parents and children fall apart and come together, Haddon paints a disturbing yet amusing portrait of a dignified man trying to go insane politely.
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Despite his fiancée\'s chilling betrayal, developer Ryan Beardsley provided for Kelly Christian when he sent her packing. So he\'s livid to find her working in a dingy Houston diner, desperate and pregnant. Regardless of whether the baby is his or his brother\'s, Ryan demands that Kelly return to New York with him. Now. For the baby\'s sake. Or maybe because the woman\'s as irresistible as ever… Views: 6 009
Mason Kade is the dream. He is the promise. He’s offering what so many would fantasize about, and it’s not that I don’t want it/him/us. It’s the opposite. There might be ghosts haunting me, but this man who\'s my soulmate is asking me for forever. How can I say no to someone who already gave me my happily ever after? Views: 5 976
Three modern sisters bound by the timeless beauty of Ireland...When the harsh storms of winter descended upon western Ireland, the locals stayed indoors - and visitors stayed away. Brianna Concannon\'s bed-and-breakfast became a cold and empty place. But that was fine with Brianna. She enjoyed the peace and quiet, even when the icy winds howled at her window.But this year, cool, capable and thoroughly domestic Brianna is expecting an unusual guest - mystery writer Grayson Thane, from America. A restless wanderer with a painful past, he plans to spend the cold winter alone. But sometimes fate has a plan of its own.Sometimes a fire can be born in ice... Views: 5 952
For more than three hundred years, Bluff House has sat above Whiskey Beach, guarding its shore--and its secrets. But to Eli Landon, it\'s home... A Boston lawyer, Eli has weathered an intense year of public scrutiny and police investigations after being accused of--but never arrested for--the murder of his soon-to-be-ex wife. He finds sanctuary at Bluff House, even though his beloved grandmother is in Boston recuperating from a nasty fall. Abra Walsh is always there, though. Whiskey Beach\'s resident housekeeper, yoga instructor, jewelry maker, and massage therapist, Abra is a woman of many talents--including helping Eli take control of his life and clear his name. But as they become entangled in each other, they find themselves caught in a net that stretches back for centuries--one that has ensnared a man intent on reaping the rewards of destroying Eli Landon once and for all... Views: 5 933
Arial knows the rules that keep her safe. She\'s been following them since she was a little girl: Do not tell. Do not show. But in a moment of terror, facing an attacker intent on taking more than just her life, Ari has no choice but to unleash the psychic powers she\'s been hiding since childhood.Now, with her abilities revealed, a bigger threat looms - something that makes her question everything she thought she knew about her parents and her secretive upbringing. But this isn\'t a fight she can face on her own.As the head of Devereaux Security, Beau Devereaux is no stranger to the strange. But when he takes on a new client - a beautiful young woman with an extraordinary gift - Beau isn\'t prepared for the extent of his attraction to her. What began as a simple assignment, just another job, quickly turns personal as Beau discovers he\'ll do anything at all to protect Ari. No matter what it costs him personally. Even his heart and soul. Views: 5 912
When journalist Dylan Crosby starts digging up the past for the book he\'s writing about her infamous late husband, Abigail O\'Hurley Rockwell is determined that she will do everything possible to keep the family\'s secrets under lock and key.\' to \'The truth could not be told. Abigail O\'Hurley Rockwell was a desperate woman. Journalist Dylan Crosby was going to start digging up her past for the book he was writing about her infamous late husband. It was just research to him, but to her it was a painful reality that had to be kept under lock and key for the sake of her children. Abby would do anything to keep their world safe - no matter how complelling Dylan\'s promises might be.... What was she hiding? When Dylan Crosby came to grill Abigail O\'Hurley Rockwell about her famous late husband, he expected cool white mink, icy diamonds. What he got was dusty dungarees and womanly warmth. Why would socialite Abby pretend to be a hardworking country mom? Worse, why did he believe her loving lies? THE O\'HURLEYS! Entrancing triplet sisters with three compelling stories to tell. Views: 5 909
