The Hollywood Reporter: What to Watch, Play, and Read in 2021How to Mars is Andy Weir’s The Martian *infused with poetry.” —*BooklistWhat happens when your dream mission to Mars is a reality television nightmare? This debut science-fiction romp with heart that follows the tradition of Ray Bradbury’s Martian Chronicles, with a hints of the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy*, the* Real World*, and* Mythbusters.**For the six ...

Eleventh-grader Jacob Wasserman is just trying to get by. Under the radar, he spends his weekends at home by himself, leaning on TV and video games to distract himself from the weight— these days we would call it depression— inside him. But he' s secretly got a quirky sense of humor, and, when he starts letting it show, he finally gets noticed. In fact, before he knows it, Jacob' s ability to keep people entertained has drawn him into a full-time social life, complete with a circle of frie...

After years of medicated struggle, 34-year-old Zoe quits her office job and moves into a trailer with her boyfriend in rural Maine against her family’s wishes and her doctor’s advice. After all, she has big plans with Gordy, a goateed vegetarian with thoughtful eyes and a job at a yoga studio and, as it turns out, an unfortunate desire to always be in control. But when a late-night argument turns violent, Zoe runs away in search of a mystical beach house she recalls from childhood, only to...

EXCERPTThere was one guy we didn't invite to the orgy. We invited everyone else: Solaire because she's crazy and John and Walt because they're both so good-looking and they're dating anyway, and we invited Amy because everybody just loves Amy. We even invited Miranda just because she's the jealous type, and since her sister was in town we threw the door open to her sister, too. But there was this one guy we didn't invite.The stories in The Guy We Didn't Invite t...

What happens when your dream mission to Mars is a reality television nightmare?For the six lucky scientists selected by the Destination Mars! corporation, a one-way ticket to Mars - in exchange for a lifetime of research - was an absolute no-brainer. The incredible opportunity was clearly worth even the most absurdly tedious screening process. Perhaps worth following the strange protocols in a nonsensical handbook written by an eccentric billionaire. Possibly even ...

A Princess for the PlayboyThe Princess of Surhaadi is desperate to escape a life lived in the shadows of her family's past. One misguided night of rebellion later and Leila's world comes crashing down thanks to two little blue lines on the pregnancy test!When James Chatsfield-world-renowned bad boy and soon-to-be father -hears the shocking news, he knows he needs to act, and fast! He'll propose to protect his heir, but will Leila ever believe he se...

WHY DO DO-IT-YOURSELF…Single mom Anne Edmond can handle—and hand-make—just about anything. From table settings to party favors, floral arrangements to nursery décor, there is no project her creativity and a glue gun can't tackle. But dating? That's a whole 'nother story. Case in point: Mike Everett. He's a gorgeous mechanic and known car-whisperer, a man who can work with auto parts like nobody's business. And he has thrown a monkey wrench into Anne's caref...

Megan doesn't have the chance to really get over Jake when she finds out Tom's daughter Andrea has gone missing. As they both fear the worst and hope for the best, Megan has to act like a rock for her best friend.When Andrea turns up safe and sound, Tom takes Megan out to dinner as a thank you for being there for her family. But a friendly dinner turns into a second date, and with all of Megan's friends telling her Tom is perfect for her, the perfect man to settle down with, Megan ...

Madge didn't intend to uncork a plague. She just went dumpster diving like she did every night, lifting recycles from other people's trash to turn into a little extra cash. Sure, she cut her hand on a broken bottle and now she's got a fever, but it's just a cold. That's all.Then why is she so hungry?"If you're a fan of zombie fiction, you can't go wrong with Annie Reed. Her deftly-crafted tales—with characters as memorable as the stories themselves—far surpass most of what'...

Zoe McNight has sworn off blind dates. But her white-hot dalliance with Ben Hood was a night to remember! Now, with her upscale jewelry and gem boutiques in trouble, Zoe's determined to put diamonds–not desire–first.Ben may be banned from her heart, but she needs this sexy private investigator to uncover who is stealing from her high-priced inventory–before her reputation is tarnished for good.Ben wants this sexy, sophisticated lady more than ever. But he's willing...

Second Edition December 2021When Beth's life falls apart, the only way she can bear the pain is by constructing walls of anger and bitterness to shield her broken heart. Five years later, Jacob is the world's newest, hottest rock star and running into him in a twenty-four-hour market is the last thing she wanted or expected. The biggest surprise? He has an offer she can't refuse.BETRAYED is the second book exploring Beth and Jacob's relationship with all its joys, flaws, an...

After discovering her husband of 26 years is having an affair, the narrator of the story falls into what she describes as a deep, dark well of fear and despair. The thought of possibly losing everything in her life, including her sanity, encourages her to seek the help and support of a psychologist. With the psychologists gentle and compassionate guidance, the narrator (who remains unnamed) travels through a range of frightening emotions encompassing rage, revenge, anger, frustration, over...