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Science fiction often focuses on future technology and science without considering the ways social structures will change as tech changes—or not. What will relationships look like in a complicated future of clones, uploaded intelligences, artificial brains, or body augmentation? What stories emerge when we acknowledge possibilities of new genders and ways of thinking about them? The Reinvented Heart presents stories that complicate sex and gender by showing how shifting technology may affect social attitudes and practices.

From the author of The Uninvited comes a haunting historical novel with a compelling mystery at its core. A young child psychologist steps off a train, her destination a foggy seaside town. There, she begins a journey causing her to question everything she believes about life, death, memories...

Penny May would do anything to forget her past, even traveling all the way to the Colorado Territory to become a Gilbert Girl. Learning to be a good waitress wasn't easy, but Penny is happy with her new life and friends at the Crest Stone Hotel. At least until the handsome and infuriating county sheriff arrives in search of his kidnapped sister.

Somebody Died There Podcast | A True Crime Podcast with a TwistWelcome to "Somebody Died There," the true crime podcast that combines spine-tingling thrills with a healthy dose of humor. If you love unraveling mysteries, exploring eerie locations, and diving into strange, unsolved stories, this podcast is for you.Join Harrison and Kevin—and their pawsome producer, Rocket the Cat—as they explore creepy places, investigate fascinating true crime cases, and share those unforgettable “somebody definitely died there” moments that will keep you hooked.Why You’ll Love "Somebody Died ...

❄️🎄He's a grinch, she's full of cheer. Can fake dating turn into something sincere?❤️ He’s a rich and grumpy workaholic. She’s one of his merriest and most annoying sunshiny coworkers. They couldn’t be more opposite. But when he needs a plus-one for a friend’s yuletide wedding, he’s betting on Christmas to lure her into being his last-minute date. What he doesn’t count on is her demanding his quid-pro-quo performance as her fake boyfriend for her matchmaking family over the holidays… or them both enjoying fake dating so much. Mr. Grumpy's Christmas Date is pure cozy...

Sorting through the piles left behind by a grandmother who was both a stage magician and a hoarder, Persephone Aim finds a magical artifact from World War II that has shaped her family history. Faced with her mother’s desperate attempt to take the artifact for herself, Persephone must decide whether to hold onto the past or use it to reshape her future.

Stirring up all the romance and excitement a bride could hope for - plus a healthy dose of unforeseen shenanigans - four of today's most dazzling best-selling authors deliver the wedding of the year, where there's something - and someone - for everyone. Opposites attract when a wealthy cattleman and a penniless artist decide to get hitched at a Texas dude ranch in tornado country - and the whirlwind festivities are as filled with surprises as their love.

This collection of unabridged, spectacular steampunk speculations includes several classics of the genre. These tales will sweep you away with their amazing automata, daring dirigibles, grinding gears, and scintillating steam as days gone by are infused with tech. In "Smoke City," by Christopher Barzak, a woman comes to terms with the loss of her family to the child labor mills of the city. A doctor tries to cope with a strange plague terrorizing the citizens of London in Jeffrey Ford's "Dr. Lash Remembers."

From the award-winning author of In the Shadow of Blackbirds comes a stunning new novel—a masterfully crafted story of love, loss, and second chances. Set during the fear and panic of the Great Influenza of 1918, The Uninvited is part gothic ghost-story, part psychological thriller, perfect...

Julie Petry, married to Jeff and Cat Toffoli, married to Tyler, join forces to bring you behind the curtain of what life is like as a wife of a NHL player. From the glitz and glamour of game nights to the challenges of constant travel, family dynamics, and balancing it all; they share candid stories, laughs, and real-life moments that most fans don’t get to see. These off ice GMs will have conversations with anyone and everyone surrounding the NHL, and answer your most burning questions for a real look inside the world of hockey.

Olivia Mead is a headstrong, independent girl - a suffragist - in an age that prefers its girls to be docile. It’s 1900 in Oregon, and Olivia’s father, concerned that she’s headed for trouble, convinces a stage mesmerist to try to hypnotize the rebellion out of her. But the hypnotist, an intriguing young man named Henri Reverie, gives her a terrible gift instead: She’s able to see people’s true natures, manifesting as visions of darkness and goodness, while also unable to speak her true thoughts out loud.

As the mid-boss villain of Eyes of the Chronicler, the 10-year-old Roel Ascart is determined to uproot his death flags and live a peaceful life. Thus far, he has already managed to get into the good books of two of the perpetrators behind his eventual death. Things were going smooth sailing when a new threat suddenly arose - the evil cultists. Unbeknownst to Roel, there are shadowy forces hidden beneath Saint Mesit Theocracy's brilliant halo that are willing to go to a far extent to eliminate the successor of the Ascart House. Will he survive this ordeal and rise up stronger than ever, or ...

He didn't expect a baby for Christmas . . . When Catherine Lee finds herself widowed and on the verge of losing her home, she quickly agrees to become a mail-order bride. She can withstand another loveless marriage so long as she has a place to live and food to eat. However, just before she arrives in Grover's Gulch, Colorado to be married, she discovers that she is expecting a baby--a child her intended knows nothing about. Jonathan Clark needs a wife to help him run the new boarding house he's opened in town. It'll be hard work, cooking and cleaning after any number of boarders. When he ...

As soon as the little tyrant of the nobles, Roel Ascart, laid eyes on his foster sister, he remembered the memories of his past life. Along with that came the realization that he was in the world of a gal game, but not as the protagonist but as the mid-game boss destined to be killed in the game's common route! “Ten years from now, I’ll be killed by the main character and the four capture targets. Is there any hope for me?” Roel trembled in fear as he thought about the cold glints of the sharp swords that would be pointed at him in the near future. He thought that he was doomed... ......

This audiobook includes extracts from songs written and performed by Yusuf/Cat Stevens. In order to have the best quality playback, please change the download or streaming settings to the highest rate. Embark on an extraordinary journey through the life, music and spiritual adventures of...

As a Navy SEAL, Rick Mann fought his way to hell and back, but he's never faced a challenge quite like protecting Sierra Cox. She's spoiled, she's annoying...and he's never wanted a woman more. That's a problem for so many reasons. At the top of that list is he needs to keep his head in the game because even though Sierra doesn't take anything seriously, including Rick, the threats on her life are very real.

As a combat hardened Navy SEAL, Thom Grande has fought terrorism around the globe, but he can't fight is his ex-wife. Or her lawyer. Or the alimony payments. Just when he thinks his life can't get any worse, bad luck smacks him up side the head - literally. Now he's got a traumatic brain injury and can't remember his own name. The good news? He can't remember his ex-wife or the woes she's causing him either.

Edie Dutton left Kansas with nothing but a few pieces of clothing, a handful of stolen bills, and a forged letter of reference. Since then, she's found a home as a Gilbert Girl at the Crest Stone Hotel. Even despite her transgression at the hotel last fall, she has a second chance to live the life she wants. But Edie Dutton is not her real name, and arriving along with all the newcomers to town comes word that her past may be on its way to put her future in jeopardy.

Can love withstand a deadly instance of mistaken identity? Quiet and artistic, Belle Cummings is content with her paints, her family, and her life on the Cummings-Thomas Ranch. While she hopes for marriage and children, she's hardly one to stir up trouble, unlike her sister Lara. But trouble finds her anyway--in the form of a handsome, injured cowboy. Titus Moore came to Last Chance for the opportunities rumored to exist for hard workers in the slowly revitalizing town. He expected to find out if the rumors were true--but he didn't expect to be shot on his way into town. And he certainly ...

Coworking Out Loud explores the deeper side of coworking, content and community. Hosted by thought leadership coach, writer, and teacher Cat Johnson, the show features insights and interviews about becoming a thought leader, creating connection and belonging, and activating your potential, as well as strategies for building a great coworking space and community.