Short Days

Siobhán O'Sullivan's hopes for a quiet Irish Christmas are dashed when the local Santa turns up dead in a carnival dunk tank of hot cocoa. Now, instead of hunting down holiday gifts, she's pursuing a heartless killer. Seems the dead Santa was no angel either, stealing neighborhood dogs to guide his sleigh. But was it his holiday antics - or worse - that led to his death by chocolate?

Once upon a time, a historical romance author created a family.... But not just any family. Eight brothers and sisters, assorted in-laws, sons and daughters, nieces and nephews (not to mention an overweight corgi), plus an irrepressible matriarch who's a match for any of them.... These are the Bridgertons: less a family than a force of nature. Through eight best-selling novels, listeners laughed, cried, and fell in love. But they wanted more.

Patty Durham was an only child and was teased about being ugly as she grew up. The children used to tell her that her parents stopped having children when they saw how ugly she was! Of course, their cruel words would make her cry...and then they enjoyed teasing her more. Patty was fortunate to have a very loving mother who told her when she grew up, she would be prettier than any of the other girls that made fun of her. She always hoped her mother would be right! Her mother sent her away to finishing school...and while she was gone, Patty received a message informing her of her mother's ...

Shorter tells the story of entrepreneurs and leaders all over the world who have discovered how to shrink the workweek without cutting salaries or sacrificing productivity or revenues. They show that by reducing distractions, eliminating inefficiencies, and creating time for high-quality focus and collaboration, four-day workweeks can boost recruitment and retention, make leaders more thoughtful and companies more sustainable, and improve work-life balance.

Step inside the room in Grandma's house. What if there was a locked room in our grandparents' house that gave you a glimpse into their past? A mysterious room that held their secrets, their hopes, and their dreams? When Tiffany Warren is sent to pack up her grandmother's house, she finds a locked room on the third floor, but where is the key? After searching the house from top to bottom, she finds the key and opens the door, and what happens next changes her life forever. The Room in Grandma's House is a short, fantasy story of about 12,000 words that can be read in under two hours.

The Legend of Drizzt: The Collected Stories expands upon the epic legend of the dark elf with 12 tales performed by the all-star cast of Felicia Day, Dan Harmon, Greg Grunberg, Tom Felton, Danny Pudi, Sean Astin, Melissa Rauch, Ice-T, Wil Wheaton, Al Yankovic, Michael Chiklis, and David Duchovny!

Set in a Lower East Side tenement in the early days of the COVID-19 lockdowns, Fourteen Days is an irresistibly propulsive collaborative novel from the Authors Guild, with an unusual twist: each character in this diverse, eccentric cast of New York neighbors has been secretly written by a different, major literary voice—from Margaret Atwood and John Grisham to Tommy Orange and Celeste Ng.

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Everyone has a story…and a dream. Patricia didn’t trust easily. Her ex-husband had taught her all the reasons not to. But Daine didn’t give up easily. Andrew wanted to make certain his granddaughter was happy with her life…then his daughter showed up. Jillian was determined to learn more about her family’s history and the mystery surrounding the woman in the painting at Daine’s house…she didn’t count on Nic being just as interested in it as she was. Hannah couldn’t be happier with her new husband…or so she thought. Livy was thrilled with her and Patricia’s business ...

The Valentine Adventures of the Clever Black Kids Detective ClubIntroducing the newest collection of short stories for kids ages 8-12, "The Clever Black Kids Detective Club Valentine Adventures"! These engaging and captivating stories are written especially for children aged 8-12 and are full of relatable, inspiring, and empowering tales that can help shape young minds. Join the Clever Black Kids Detective Club on new exciting adventures as they learn valuable lessons about understanding identity, building self-esteem, and helping others. INSIDE THE BOOK Engaging and captivating stories ...

This military hero will do anything to protect the woman he falls hard and falls first for, even if she can’t remember what she’s running from… I found her wandering the highway on Valentine’s Day, barefoot with torn clothes. She doesn’t remember who she is, where she came from, or who gave her the bruises on her body. I call her Valentine because that’s the day she wandered into my life—the day my life changed forever. Valentine doesn’t remember her past, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t have one. And when it comes for her, I’ll do whatever it takes to protect my ...

A well-meaning dad frets because his fifth-grade daughter dresses as Dracula for the first day of school in this funny short tale. Haunted by his own memories of childhood insecurity, he nervously awaits the call from school.

Did you ever wish you could tell a story that leaves others spellbound? Storytelling teacher and champion Margot Leitman will show you how! With a fun, irreverent, and infographic approach, this guide breaks a story into concrete components with ways to improve content, structure, emotional impact, and delivery through personal anecdotes, relatable examples, and practical exercises.

The USA Today best-selling box set! Three sexy, suspenseful, full-length novels featuring hot alpha cowboys and small-town girls who always get their man. Scoop up this beach-listen-worthy box set and fall in love with the unforgettable men of Lonesome Point.

Over-the-Top Instalove Like You've Never Seen. Annabelle Winters Style. She helps me break out of prison without knowing it. But once I'm free, I realize I'm trapped in another sort of prison. Because suddenly the only thing that feels like freedom is her. She's mine. And I'm never letting her go. Possession and madness. Over-the-top steam. Drama to the max. This is Romance Like You've Never Seen. Annabelle Winters Style. WHAT AMAZON AND GOODREADS REVIEWERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE CURVY INSTALOVE SERIES: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I love curvy girl stories! It is so fun to read about these...

Everyone deserves to get away for a bit. Even the miscreants at St Mary's. Astonishingly, Dr. Bairstow has declared a holiday. Even more astonishingly - he's paying for it. Needless to say, there are strings attached. They have to record the 1601 performance of Hamlet, with Shakespeare himself in the role of the Ghost. It doesn't go well, of course.

Drift into dreamland with a heart full of peace and a mind wrapped in wonder. In Goodnight Wishes and Wonder, beloved storyteller Penny Whimsy offers a gentle collection of short stories designed to calm the noise of the day and lull listeners into a serene, joyful slumber. Each tale is a cozy nightlight for the soul—glowing softly with hope, kindness, and imagination. Perfect for bedtime routines, quiet evenings, or moments when you simply need to breathe and be, these enchanting stories are filled with starlit adventures, quiet reflections, and tender good nights.

He’s a private chef hired to cater her mom’s Valentine’s Day party, and she’s the wayward daughter he mistakes for a waitress. Will love prevail, or are family ties too strong?

 Ryan 
I’m the private chef at a posh party when I mistake Julia for a waitress. 
By the time I find out she’s the client’s daughter, it’s too late. I’m already in love with her mind and her curves.
 I’ll never fit into her world or be accepted by her formidable mother, but love is always worth fighting for. 

 Julia 
 I’m a big disappointment to my mother. Too boring, too fat, ...

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In the shared setting of fictional Balford, Wyoming, the characters in Darin Cozzens's short stories demonstrate both the follies and the virtues of rural Mormons in the late twentieth century. Hewell Penroy is a forty-two-year-old bachelor who, unbeknownst to his mother, falls in love with Benita, the meter reader he has never met. Flynn Darlington plays matchmaker with the youngest of his four unmarried daughters and an itinerant roofer. For all their married life, Rowe Sloan has struggled to supply his wife Vida with enough water for her household, but his crowning effort ends in tragedy...