Funny Classic

"Michaels truly shines in this gem of a historical romance rich in witty dialogue and intriguing political maneuverings.” -- Review by Patty Engelmann American Library Association Perry Shepherd, Earl of Brentwood, presents himself to Society as a bit of a fribble; carefree, fairly indolent, and bored to flinders by anything remotely political. But appearances can deceive, because scratch that polished surface and the real Perry appears, an invaluable and rather ruthless covert asset to England during the late war with Bonaparte. Perry ignores the reappearance of Princess Caroline, ...

"The Great Easter Egg Hunt" is a children's book that tells the story of a small village where the annual Easter egg hunt is about to take place. However, this year there's a twist. The eggs have been hidden by a mischievous Easter Bunny named Benny, who has added a few challenges to the hunt. The villagers have to solve riddles and complete tasks to find the eggs. Along the way, they learn the true meaning of Easter and the importance of teamwork, perseverance, and community. The book is filled with colorful illustrations and an exciting adventure that will keep readers engaged from start ...

"Join Shey on her journey as a first-time multiple pets owner as she adopts and raises her beloved puppy, Pluto. Through the ups and downs of training, love, and companionship, and the search for Pluto when he goes missing, Shey discovers the true meaning of responsibility and the rewards of pet ownership. Experience the joys and challenges of pet care and learn valuable lessons about the importance of preventative care, recognizing the signs of illness, and balancing responsibilities with different pets. This book will give you a newfound appreciation for the special bond between humans ...

A friendly drag race proves fatal for one of the members of a car club. Sabotage is soon suspected. Friends and acquaintances from Eve’s old life in Chicago all become murder suspects. Suspicion and confusion run rampant throughout the rural Northern Arizona hotel as items go missing and different items appear. When damning evidence is found in Eve’s ex-boyfriend’s room, she hurries to clear his good name before he is officially charged with murder. Although one of Eve’s employees succeeds in helping her solve the complicated mystery, other staff members impede her investigations of...

Twenty lighter, more intimate, stories from the furthest orbits of the time-space continuum When the gods coming visiting, are we included on their agenda? Or their menu? The ship has suffered a massive structural failure – a Breach: Level Two. Do you still have a future? The Galactic Emperor is passing through your hospitality lounge. “Please,’ they ask, ‘stand in for him at tonight’s banquet.” But why? In his brutal suppression of a city rebellion, the Lord of Tyre has one last matter to deal with. After all the trauma and mistreatment I endured in the alien prison camp, why ...

The town of Helena, Nevada had once been a booming site for gold rushers looking to rest on their way to the Pacific Coast. That was fifty years ago, however, and now Helena is a town on its last legs. No one visits, no one settles, and no one shops, despite the train station and tracks that run right through the heart of their community. Everything changes, however, when out of work Broadway actor Wendell Lodge visits, looking to start a new life. Recruited to bring a little excitement to their sleepy village, Lodge brings a taste of the theatrical to Helena, marketing it to travelers as ...

A Feast of Freedom is a brilliant spoof of international affairs--an irresistible blend of humor and satire that is as delightful, as timely, and as deliciously cunning as The Mouse That Roared. While visiting cannibals on a small South Pacific island, the Vice President gets into a stew--literally--causing an international incident that only Leonard Wibberley could concoct. PRAISE FOR A FEAST OF FREEDOM: "Another wildly funny, enormously readable, strangely applicable novel from the pen of a gifted writer."--The Los Angeles Times "A Feast of Freedom must certainly be put along side The ...

¡Ayuda! ¡Viene el lobo! ************************* Hace muchos años, en una tierra muy lejana Vivía la familia de un pastor que trabajaba de forma cotidiana Entre las montañas tan altas y las laderas tan empinadas Sus tres hijos mayores cuidaban de las ovejas mimadas.

Martinique. Memories. Murder. A mystery is abound and the government has called in by special invitation the world’s greatest detective by study and trade, Whisky Hernandez, to help and assist the local police and solve the case fast, making use of her language proficiency in French and Creole. Full-time hygienist and part-time sleuth, this licensed private investigator, daughter of a talented New York and New Jersey former police detective, utilizes the help of her humorous photographer partner to get to the bottom of the mystery that is revealing itself on this island of flowers. These ...

This audiobook consist of two main parts. The first part consists of six funny folktales from India, Sri Lanka, and South Africa. The second part consists of seven moral stories from Japan, Denmark, and the Netherlands. In addition to all 13 short stories, you’ll get the chance to listen to part of the scary stories audiobook in the bonus section. This isn’t a funny one, kids. It’s called "The Rabbitman". Isn't that great?

Seventeen favourite stories about the irrepressible William Brown, specially selected and read by Martin Jarvis. Whether a long-standing fan or a first time listener, this collection of stories is the ultimate

Just William audio experience. With over four hours of laugh-out-loud stories, including two stories performed to a live audience,

Just William's Greatest Hits! is the perfect entertainment for the whole family.

Paddington Bear had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru when the Brown family first met him on Paddington station. Since then their lives have never been quite the same…for ordinary things become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is around. This fun-filled collection brings together six laugh-out-loud stories.

A mishap while tree-poaching leaves beer-swilling Virginia lumberjack Donnie Huff well and truly dead -- until some furious pounding on his body snatches him back from the other side with no ill effects to speak of. His devout mother-in-law, Opal Criner, is convinced his recovery is nothing less than a miracle -- and a potentially profitable one at that. With a few of Opal's valuable lessons in preacherly manners, Donnie is soon ready to spread Jesus' divine word . . . though he's not quite sure he was listening when the Savior said it.

Who says Chivalry is dead? Robin King lives up to the legendary name of Robin Hood more than he should—a bigshot billionaire and successor of King enterprises, a Prince of Mischief and a rogue who steals hearts ... and maybe even a few kisses. He never thought he’d follow the storyline so closely, until the day he gets in trouble with the law and pays the price—all for protecting his younger sister Scarlett. Taken in by an Outlaw Marian is a hard-hitting reporter … or would be if the New England Chronicle would stop assigning her puff pieces. Now she has the chance to prove herself,...

In the Literary World, anything is possible. The heroes and villains of famous stories can fight each other, and fictional historical figures can make an appearance. Mercutio of Romeo and Juliet recruits d’Artagnan of The Three Musketeers, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Scaramouche and Cyrano de Bergerac to fight some of the greatest villains of literature. While their ladies, Constance Bonacieux, Marguerite St. Just, Aline de Kercadiou and Roxane, try to escape the villains’ clutches.

Arthur Dent hadn't had a day as bad as this since the Earth had been blown up. Depressed and alone, Arthur finally settles on the small planet Lamuella and becomes a sandwich maker. Looking forward to a quiet life, his plans are thrown awry by the unexpected arrival of his daughter. There’s nothing worse than a frustrated teenager with a copy of the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy in their hands. When she runs away, Arthur goes after her determined to save her from the horrors of the universe. After all - he’s encountered most of them before.… Volume Five in the Trilogy of Five.

A Kasey Michaels Alphabet Regency Romance. Candice Murphy and her uncle Max con their way through the world impersonating Italian counts and African princes, duping the greedy into parting with their money in hopes of fattening their fortunes. Mark Antony Betancourt, Marquess of Coniston, is sure he knows their game. What he doesn't quite yet know is that Candie will win his heart. Kasey Michaels Alphabet Regency Romance Titles: The Belligerent Miss Boynton The Tenacious Miss Tamerlane The Rambunctious Lady Royston The Lurid Lady Lockport The Savage Miss Saxon The Questioning Miss Quinton ...

A Kasey Michaels Alphabet Regency Romance. Zachary St. John, Earl of Royston, didn't know he was looking for a wife when he encountered Miss Samantha Ardsley. Samantha didn't care about Zachary's title or consequence and certainly didn't wish to be married to him. But married they became nonetheless. What neither of them expected was to tumble into love. Kasey Michaels Alphabet Regency Romance Titles: The Belligerent Miss Boynton The Tenacious Miss Tamerlane The Rambunctious Lady Royston The Lurid Lady Lockport The Savage Miss Saxon The Questioning Miss Quinton The Mischievous Miss Murphy ...

A Kasey Michaels Alphabet Regency Romance. Wit, wealth, and abundant good looks had turned Pierre Standish into the scourge of London society. But when his father confronted him with the impossible demand that Pierre perform one unselfish deed in order to be considered a true gentleman, the self-assured bachelor was suddenly at an utter loss. Until fate placed a mysterious beauty in his path. He was en route to London. She was lying in the roadway, unable to recall who she was. Pierre couldn't believe his luck. He revived the young woman, christened her Caroline Addams, and carried her back...

A funny, charming and moving book that will keep you hooked until the end. This is the story of a cat called Mateo and his owner, a poor bricklayer who struggled to make ends meet. But it is also the story of three children and their unpredictable behaviour, and the story of an old lady and her peculiar little world, and the story of a beautiful model and her crazy boyfriend… Age 9+