Funny Christmas

A simple night on the town with Angie Mandarich is all Hal Bailey wants. Dinner and a movie. Hitchcock followed by the Forest City. A classy night with a classy lady. Hal doesn't know he's about to meet the nuttiest collection of con men, swindlers, safecrackers and hustlers this side of the Cuyahoga River. Their screwball plans make this a New Years for Hal to remember. Fans of Westlake, Leonard, and George V. Higgins will enjoy the pace and tone of this book's pitch-perfect dialogue. Cool, funny, sympathetic and gritty. A zany taste of Cleveland in the 80s.

Teaching Kids the Importance of Sleep * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * At night when most kids were dozing so deep, Michael could never quite manage to sleep. His mother would read him one book, or two, His father would sing ‘till his face turned blue, All-day Michael ran and played and kicked ball, But then he’d just shrug: “I’m not tired at all.” Real-life issue/Imaginary Tale - Great Lesson! I learned about this cute little rhyming book on FB, and I decided to download it using the kindle app on my phone, and I'm glad that I did. What a fun book to cozy up with a child for a ...

What’s scarier? An ax murderer or a family Christmas? Mom wants to make the most of Christmas in Montana. I want to catch a killer. Surprisingly, my girlfriend meeting my family isn’t the worst thing to happen. Turns out killers don’t take off the holidays. If I can solve this murder quickly, I can guarantee all the killer gets for Christmas is a pair of handcuffs and a jail cell. Is that too big of a Christmas miracle? Holt Jacobs isn’t for everyone. He’s a sarcastic introvert who can never get quite enough coffee. Becoming a sarcastic sleuth was unexpected, but as an engineer, ...

Mrs. Sookie Poole of Point Clear, Alabama, has just married off the last of her daughters and is looking forward to relaxing and perhaps traveling with her husband, Earle. The only thing left to contend with is her mother, the formidable Lenore Simmons Krackenberry. Lenore may be a lot of fun for other people, but is, for the most part, an overbearing presence for her daughter. Then one day, quite by accident, Sookie discovers a secret about her mother's past that knocks her for a loop and suddenly calls into question everything she ever thought she knew about herself, her family, and her future.

It’s Christmas Eve in New Chapel, Indiana. But this night will be anything but silent in a brand new Flower Shop Mystery Novella from New York Times bestselling author of Moss Hysteria and Yews With Caution. After being hired to deliver poinsettias to Churchill’s department store in downtown New Chapel, feisty flower shop owner Abby Knight finds herself mixed up in the disappearance of everyone’s favorite Santa Claus, Mr. Churchill himself. Promising Churchill’s daughter that the legendary Christmas Eve celebration will not go on without her father, Abby must recruit her whole staff...

After being together for 10 years, Sylvie and Dan have all the trimmings of a happy life and marriage; they have a comfortable home, fulfilling jobs, and beautiful twin girls and communicate so seamlessly, they finish each other's sentences. However, a trip to the doctor projects they will live another 68 years together, and panic sets in. They never expected "until death do us part" to mean seven decades. In the name of marriage survival, they quickly concoct a plan to keep their relationship fresh and exciting.

I'm Kat Smith, former Secret Service, current postmaster, and awkward private eye in Ohia, Maui. I'm currently searching for a valuable, historical Hawaiian Christmas ornament gone missing, and I’m the six-foot-something center of controversy as our cozy small-town island mystery swirls with gossip, accusations, old feuds, and new friendships. I have my hot pilot boyfriend Mr. K, the Red Hat Society, and my beloved one-eared cat Tiki on the case—but I’m going to need all the help I can get to find the Queen's Ornament, or the fundraiser organized by my very own Aunt Fae will be a bust...

Your thirties are supposed to be when you get it all together, right? What happens when it all goes wrong? Emma tries to navigate the bumpy road of relationships with the support of her closest friends, and of course, the occasional glass of Sauvignon blanc. Hilarious, heart-warming and romantic! A funny, feel good romcom that will have you laughing out loud as you follow unlucky in love Emma and her quest for the perfect romance...Wedding planning is totally fun – until it isn’t. As it turns out, getting what you want can bring unforeseen challenges – like not having enough hours in ...

When snow starts falling, so do hearts... Cozy up with four sweet holiday romances where unexpected snowstorms, mistaken identities, and a dash of Christmas magic lead to true love. From grumpy billionaires to small-town heroes, each story will warm your heart like a mug of hot cocoa. Whether it's a holiday job gone sideways, a fake fiancé with real feelings, or a hometown inn worth fighting for, love is just one snowflake away. Grab this festive bundle and fall in love four times over!

Hello, I’m Tippytoes. I’m magical, I’m yellow, and I love nothing more than a good magical spell. Unfortunately, my spells don’t always listen to me. Well, I’m only a fairy in training at the moment, you know?! Just imagine, while helping my fairy teacher, I sneeze a magical snowflake into a tree and the entire room erupts into a snowstorm.” Hey, I couldn’t have known that my teeny tiny sneeze would react to the spell my fairy teacher cast earlier, could I? Ok, ok, I admit. I was admiring the magical Christmas tree. But honestly, what kitty could resist such temptation? ...

Franky is a funny little red dachshund who lives in a cabin in the woods. He loves treats, but even more, he loves Gram and Gramps and his friends, Blackie the bear and Hen-rietta the turkey. Follow Franky on the fun (mis) adventures that he and his friends have had since The Great Cookie Caper and Other Stories as they learn about God, friendship, and love along the way.

As Izzie Firecracker dreams of Christmas in skimpy bikinis, her new husband changes the plan. The family business, a castle hotel on the Isle of Scree, is short of funds and can't refuse a wealthy American family who wants the 'Full Scottish Castle Experience' – complete with a resident ghost. But there is no ghost. Or is there? And no guest has murder in mind. Or do they? What Izzie presumed would be a quiet Christmas is anything but, and she's soon in a race against time to save the hotel, a guest's life - and a marriage! The Christmas Castle Ghost is the fourth and final book in the ...

Tara Gallagher is knackered. She used to dream of being Beyoncé but suddenly she’s 36—with three kids, a loving husband, a very boring job—and instead of headlining Coachella, she’s in her pyjamas on a Friday night, watching cheesy TV. It’s time for a mommy makeover. She’s going to show her teenage daughter she’s still cool. She’s going to show her husband she’s still an absolute ride. She’s going to show her colleagues she’s still a Boss Bish.

"Mistletoe Detour," the latest entry in the Scottish Billionaire series by M. S. Parker, sends readers off on a hilarious, heartwarming holiday road trip. Blaze Gracen, a renowned Johns Hopkins professor, gears up for a festive family shindig in sunny San Ramon. However, Mother Nature has other ideas, and a surprise winter storm leaves his flight stranded in not-so-tropical Chicago. Enter Trisha Easton, a quick-witted New Yorker with a suitcase full of sass and a knack for turning lemons into spiked lemonade. Also stranded in Chicago, she opts for a daring, map-defying drive across the ...

Hilarious misadventures. Christmas at Hill Top Inn, is a light-hearted tale that captures the spirit of Christmas and the warmth of a group of coach travellers unexpectedly thrown together in a snowstorm. The unexpected arrival of the guests leads to a series of comic situations, highlighting Molly and Dave's naivety at running a pub and the eccentricities of the guests. The situation is saved by the ever talented, Jack. A local handyman who lives in a caravan down in the valley, who comes to their rescue time and time again, becoming a good friend in the process. Unexpected twists and ...

The Frosted Felony A Cozy Culinary Mystery with Recipes Joanne Fluke and Hallmark style cozy mystery Welcome to Bayside Cove, where the ocean breeze is sweet, the secrets are sticky—and murder is always on the menu. When Olivia Pierce’s award-winning lemon meringue pie becomes the weapon in a chilling crime, the small-town baker finds herself in the center of a mystery she didn’t cook up. With the mayor dead, her bakery’s reputation crumbling, and a brooding new detective watching her every move, Olivia must roll up her sleeves and solve the case before she’s served up as the main...

Hello, I’m Star. I’m smart, I’m green, and I love nothing more than collecting beautiful objects and hiding them in my secret lair. Unfortunately, my family of two-legs doesn’t always appreciate my hobby. Well, they don’t understand the art of collecting like I do, do they!? Just imagine, I take one little ornament from the Christmas tree and the mum two-legs says, “Star! You naughty cat!” Hey, do they really expect me to leave all the purrfect shiny thingies on the tree? Ok, ok, I admit. I could try leaving them alone. But honestly, what kitty could resist such temptation? ...

Teach your child patience !!! "You forgot the mail?!?!" The king yelled at the snail. But the snail stayed as calm as could be. He was not afraid of the king, you see. He knew where the gift was; he knew what to do. The monsters learned that patience pays off too. We are all familiar with the phenomenon of children wanting everything "here and now". This story describes just such a situation. I hope you and your children will enjoy it and learn from it. The forest monsters woke up & there was a sign on the tree. They had been invited to the Monster King’s birthday party. Everyone would ...

This Christmas, magic is just a touch away… When young Lucy picks out the perfect Christmas tree, she has no idea that her mother’s gift—five sparkling glass ornaments—holds a secret. The moment Lucy hangs the first one, she’s whisked away into a world of enchantment, mystery, and adventure. Trapped inside the magical ornaments, Lucy must summon her courage, make unlikely friends (including a mischievous monkey), and uncover the truth behind an old curse. Time is ticking, and she must journey through each magical realm before the clock strikes midnight on Christmas Eve. Will Lucy ...

A single dad, a model, and a comedian walk into a bar.... They’re all Owen Brodie. It’s only funny if you aren’t the hilarious struggling comedian who has been hired to be his son’s nanny for the stand-up tour.