Funny Shorts

It's a secret Santa whodunnit! "No doughnuts on Tuesdays!" "No Christmas trees allowed!" When their Grinchy landlord posts a stack of crazy proclamation flyers, it rattles an oddball assortment of residents in an apartment complex. But then on a quiet night in, festive gifts mysteriously appear on doorknobs and doormats-- and the game of Guess Who is afoot. The evening turns into a maze of clues as tenants tally gifts, prowl the halls, chase shadows and even run into a little romance before the surprising culprit is caught. And no, it's not the landlord! Ha-ha This holiday short story is ...

Fun in the sun is even more fun when two couples can play. Autumn and Sadie are polar opposites, one is wild and carefree, the other has only just experienced true pleasure for the first time while on vacation. Sadie is what Autumn always wanted to be, what she dreams about her life looking like now that she’s opened up a whole new world with Claudia and Grant. She can’t stop herself from repeating the fun she experienced last night with her best friend and her husband. Patrick doesn’t know what’s come over his wife. Okay, that’s a lie, he knows exactly what it is. So when she ...

Death. It’s a part of life and something we all must accept. Whether it be our own demise or losing a loved one, the experience of death is both sobering and surreal. My Dad Is Dead is a group of related short stories that explore that dichotomy through the eyes of a kid. In George Verongos’ second book, he turns childhood memories into “fictionally enhanced” tales (he made us say that, he’s trying to make it a thing).

Tío Manuel decía que los domingos debían disfrutarse: ¡El desayuno con su periódico, incluso antes de bañarse! Un especial y gran desayuno con una taza de té caliente, En un sillón muy cómodo leyendo su periódico de frente. Pero algo había salido mal: no sabía por qué había sido, Tres meses sin periódico, pensó que ya era algo aburrido.

In Romance: Quickies (Brooke's Encounter - 8), Brooke has a rendezvous with an alluring Frenchman who speaks the language of love...which sometimes gets lost in translation. When their encounter takes an unusual turn, Brooke wonders if she can salvage the evening. Luckily, her determination to win the bet leads her into the arms of the perfect hookup: her former flame. Seven friends living in New York City. One unusual competition. Who can have the most intimate encounters in a month? Ten thousand dollars is on the line... Quickies are bite-sized steamy stories that follow a group of women ...

This is an excellent listen for early and beginning readers with fun Christmas stories and hilarious jokes. Perfect for listening aloud during the holidays. These stories are great as quick bedtime stories and cute tales to be listened to aloud with friends and family.

"Another awesome Mountain Man lunch sized love story. I have enjoyed reading every single one of these stories. Cutler and Jaida’s connection is undeniable, and their journey to their HEA is sweet, sexy, with a few moments of sadness." -ARC review Welcome to Fox Valley, New Hampshire, where the daredevil baby brother and his sweet, dynamic childhood best friend are a match made in the mountains. Cutler After a harrowing night in my fire shelter, all I can think about is getting back to Fox Valley. To my family and friends. To Jaida. Fighting wildfires is nothing like fighting the way my ...

Residential school stank while ‘Witch Hazel’ was alive. Now her ghost makes sure it keeps stinking after she’s dead. Fulton Convent was only a residential school for one year. Yet, it was open long enough for Witch Hazel to die. The convent got converted into a bed-and-breakfast that some review sites say is haunted. Sisters, Edna and Agnes Crawford, find themselves in the worst tourist trap imaginable. Their vacation is ruined when Witch Hazel possesses a skunk pelt. The angry ghost stink bombs the trapped guests over one long night. Will the sisters’ sanity survive this campaign ...

Life as an asteroid wildcatter ain't easy! Hello, friends. The name's Christopher Columbus Jackson. When I set out to make my fortune as an asteroid wildcatter, I had no idea that I'd soon cross paths with a down-and-out warrior priestess of the Church of Jesus Christ of Post-Millennial Saints, Orthodox. If I'd known better, I'd have steered clear of her distress beacon altogether. But there are two kinds of people in this galaxy: those who believe in something bigger than themselves, and those who don't believe in anything else. I would soon find out what kind of a man I was.

With an intellect as sharp as his right cross, Honest John Churchfield is the second-best detective in 1890s London. Unfortunately, Sherlock Holmes casts an enormous shadow. A collection of the first seven Honest John short stories, "Honest John Churchfield" places a comedic twist on classic Sherlock Holmes mysteries, chronicling Churchfield's adventures as he unravels a baffling art heist, exposes a fraudulent fortuneteller, matches wits with a rogue hypnotist, and solves a pair of perplexing murders. Two additional stories, "Honest John Gets His Man" and "Honest John Keeps a Date," ...

Santa Claus has had enough of mischievous elves wreaking havoc at the North Pole. Banishing them to the bustling streets of New York City, these rogue elves find themselves in a world far removed from the snowy serenity they once knew. Struggling to adapt to their newfound urban surroundings, the misfit elves hatch a devious plan to sustain themselves—stealing food and toys from unsuspecting homes. With a stolen truck as their makeshift headquarters, the naughty elves embark on a spree of festive thievery, leaving a trail of chaos in their wake. Can the spirit of the season prevail over ...

It was supposed to be a relaxing vacation – until a stray dog crashed into their lives. They’ve just concluded one of the largest cases in the history of Portland’s FBI office and now agents Michelle and Gary are ready to try something new: relaxing. It’s their first vacation as a couple and lounging on the beach in Hawaii over the Thanksgiving holiday sounds like the perfect way to unwind and reconnect as a couple. But when a dog named Chester convinces them to follow him, things start to get a little hairy. Or furry… Chasing criminals and rescuing animals isn’t how they ...

In Romance: Quickies (Shae's Encounter - 10), Shae goes on a glamorous date with a world-famous actor. Their sizzling-hot encounter is enough to make her forget a certain billionaire…for now. But does her foray into the movie-star lifestyle come at too high a price? Seven friends living in New York City. One unusual competition. Who can have the most intimate encounters in a month? Ten thousand dollars is on the line... Quickies are bite-sized steamy stories that follow a group of women living in New York City who compete to see who can have the most casual hookups in a month. Which woman...

Annie is the bane of my existence. The worst neighbor in the universe. A busty bombshell. And she lives right next door. When Annie comes knocking, getting on my case and making demands, I do what I've been wanting to do for ages. Hint: It involves a certain individual's rear end. Maybe this time we can put the hostility behind us. This explosive, untamed tale will burn up your device. Joel and Annie are two hot-for-each-other neighbors who can't stand each other. As the sexy tension mounts, so do the explicit encounters! Getting Behind My Horny Neighbor is Book 2 in the enemies-and-lovers ...

He’s the Chance I need to take. If it’s going to be anyone, it’s going to be Chance Alexander for my first time as a hotwife. The waiter worships the ground I walk on, is always attentive in his service, and tonight is no exception. How does he take such good care of me, knowing what I need before I even know I need it? He puts me at ease and the embarrassment fades from my mind. I can do this, he’ll help me. Chance wears a smile on his face and nothing else as he tortures every part of me in his college boy bedroom, taking control even though I’m old enough to have been his ...

In the South, we believe in being polite, even if it kills us. So, when we just can't fight the urge to say something nasty, we follow it up with a "bless her heart" just to make us feel better. "Look at that poor woman trying to jog around that track. Her rear-end is dragging a trail, bless her heart." Youngblood and Poole talk about the ins and outs of nosy neighbors, sibling rivalry, and why every Southerner worth her salt feels the need to offer advice.

An immortal matchmaker plays a dangerous game of cupid... When Meson, the gorgeous red-headed god of mischief and thievery, takes a practical joke too far, he is banished to the world of mortals. To win back his godly powers, he must select six unsuspecting mortal females and grant their wishes. But Meson is also the deity of lust, and must give an erotic twist to each wish. And he never plays by the rules. Events spiral out of control, and the consequences are entirely unexpected. For the cosmos, for the mortals...and for the amorous god himself. As Queenruler of Aeaus, Epaulu is one of ...

Well, how's that for a change in pace? When Brooke goes out trolling for her next conquest, the last thing she expects is to end up at a woman's apartment, worshipping her like the goddess that she is. It wasn't what she was looking for but who is she to argue with fate? This lifestyle means freedom, options, choices so while Elliot and Chance are busy for the night, Brooke has the opportunity to try new things and go in a different, more beautiful direction. When Rylee saunters in like she walked off the pages of a lingerie catalog, ready, willing and able, Brooke is only strong enough to ...

Fireworks in the city with an old flame, what kind of trouble could they possibly get into? Becca never truly got over her college sweetheart, and Ruston definitely never got over her. But no one ever said long distance relationships were easy. He knew it’d be awkward when she invited him to the 4th of July get together. All their other friends, sure, makes sense, but him? With her husband there? Past emotions swim to the surface in this story of summer fun, that perhaps gets a little too fun for those involved. Becca’s husband hasn’t even left the room. She’s never cheated on him ...

NEW YORK TIMES Bestselling Author This novel can be read as a stand-alone book or as part of the bestselling series, Simone: Adventures in Dating. Simone Stevens has never been lucky in love, but that doesn't stop her from trying. When she meets a sexy mall Santa who sweeps her off her stilettos, she vows to give herself--and him--a Christmas Eve to remember. After a passionate night in front of the fireplace, it soon becomes apparent that this Christmas-obsessed hunk is hiding something. When he leaves abruptly, Simone is left wondering whether their evening together was nothing more than ...