True Humor

I just broke my biggest rule. Never fall in love with a patient Emerson Stone is the best forward in professional hockey. His speed and agility are legendary. His smile can melt the iciest hearts. He’s sweet both on and off the ice. And his career is in my hands. My new position with the Houston Snowhawks is a dream come true. But doing my job means keeping Emerson off the ice. Can I keep my job, my sanity, and my heart unbroken? Buckle in for book two in my new steamy sports series! Down To Puck is a fast-paced hockey romance featuring a no-nonsense team doctor and the injured hockey ...

In this collection of true-life stories, we follow a young deputy sheriff in his adventures patrolling the sprawling heat of Imperial County, California, in the 1970s. From the humor of the town drunk to the tension of pursuing illegal immigrants, this book covers the gamut of a life in service to community and family. With police actions ever more under the microscope, these stories give the reader a broad look at police life and decisions. We ride along with rookie Deputy Pennings as he consoles the grieving, he dodges bullets, and he arrests the bad guys—and in a rural county of more ...

Ah Q is an indolent and spiteful man from the rural peasant class. He has scant education, no clear job, and a ludicrously high opinion of himself. This unique combination of traits makes him a perpetual target of derision and abuse, yet Ah Q is nonetheless convinced that the indignities leveled against him amount to something of a “spiritual victory” - even as he finds himself succumbing to the tyranny of his oppressors.

In On the Bright Side, Melanie Shankle reminds us of the unchanging principles we can count on in a changing world. These are lessons that Melanie has learned along the way about how to find all the joy that life has to offer - and why encouragement is never something to keep to ourselves. Exploring topics such as dealing with comparisons, when life doesn't turn out like we expected, and how to find your people, Melanie invites us to lead with love in all areas of our lives.

King Arthur’s Knights were brave like Sir Lancelot the Great. They were smart like Sir Givret the Short. But they didn’t always act quite as...gallantly as a true knight should. Even King Arthur’s nephew, known at that time as Sir Gawain the Undefeated, was too full of himself to accept a token of thanks from a rescued princess! Someone, like a giant Green Knight, needed to teach Sir Gawain that courtesy and friendship are just as important as strength and courage. Come ride along on this exciting year-long quest of Sir Gawain the Undefeated-but-who-may-learn-a-lesson-along-the-way.

Ever since he was a dwarfling, Borlen (nicknamed "Grump") has dreamed of visiting The Surface, so when opportunity knocks, he leaves his cavern home behind. At first, life above-ground is a dream come true. Queen Elfrieda Veronika Ingrid Lenore (E.V.I.L.) is the best friend Grump always wanted, feeding him all the rubies he can eat and allowing him to rule at her side in exchange for magic and information. But as time goes on, Grump starts to suspect that Queen E.V.I.L. may not be as nice as she seems....

You're going to wish you never got this audiobook. Some facts are too terrifying to teach in school. Unfortunately, Cracked.com is more than happy to fill you in. Think you're going to choose whether or not to buy this book? Scientists say your brain secretly makes all your decisions 10 seconds before you even know what they are.

It’s not easy to be a good girl in Sin City. Especially when you fall for a bad man. I live by the rules. Las Vegas is not for the faint of heart. If you’re not careful, the city will chew you up and spit you out. For five years, I’ve avoided temptation. Until my life changes one explosive night. Jackson Young is everything I’ve sworn to stay away from. Violent. Dangerous. Sexy. Jax makes me want to throw the rule book out the window. I just hope my heart survives the fall.

Enter the wonderfully weird, always uncomfortable, side-splittingly funny world of The Terrifying Realm of the Possible, where your worst fears of who you are or might become are always just around the corner. In these masterful short stories from the singular mind of the actor and comedian Brett Gelman, you’ll meet five individuals, each navigating a uniquely strange stage of life.

An inside look at criminal investigations from a Detective's viewpoint. It looks at some humourous incidents at the beginning of the investigators career but then moves on to a close examination of actual criminal cases. These include frauds, a look at an international criminal as he moves around the world, one officers close call with an armed delusional man and finally a look at a murder committed by "The Motor Cycle Bandit". This book includes some crime scene photographs as well as documents used in evidence in court. We will see some unusual forensic evidence including bone fragments ...

In this fan fiction story, George finds himself in a visit to Albania, his original homeland, where goes out for a day in the capital Tirana. Completely by chance, he finds an ancient text which is deemed entirely worthless by the bookseller. In order to discover its true worth, George goes on a quest to have it translated from a mysterious language into Albanian. Upon reading the title, The True Tales of Don Quixote by Cide Hamete Benengeli, George is astonished at his discovery and vows to translate into English each tale for the amusement of modern reader.

1720. The Golden Age of Piracy.After setting out to look for his press-ganged father, fifteen-year old Dan Leake finds himself clinging to a barrel in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. His luck changes when a passing ship saves him from a watery grave, but his joy is short-lived. He soon discovers that his rescuers are not what they seem.Dan is forced to join Calico Jack’s blood-thirsty crew, which includes Anne Bonny and Mary Read. He faces death on a daily basis as they career around the Caribbean lurching from one hair-raising adventure to another. At last he reaches Jamaica, where he ...

THE RELUCTANT EXPAT is Alan Laycock’s light-hearted account of his transition to life in a new country. Alan has no desire to move to Spain, but his sister Cathy and brother-in-law Bernie are going regardless, so he decides to tag along. Despite his initial pessimism, he soon sees that life in their new home has more to offer than he first suspected, and by befriending a pair of local oldies he finds surprising new opportunities opening up to him. A coin dealer by trade and an idler by nature, his new, dynamic attitude surprises Cathy, Bernie and, most of all, himself, as he gets to grips...

“Cathy Berra’s online dating stories are too good to be true – and that's the fun of this great, page-turning romp.” – Laurie Graff, author, You Have to Kiss a Lot of Frogs Online dating is daunting at any stage of life, and the escapades seem to never end! Join Catherine as she bravely navigates her way a through a search for modern-day love. Come along on a journey that will take you through stories of ridiculousness, confusion, bewilderment, and hilarity! Relish in Catherine’s initial optimistic attitude and venture alongside as she describes some of the most preposterous ...

I was sent to kill her. I fell in love with her instead. There’s only one rule in my line of work: kill or be killed. I was raised to be the best. A cold-blooded assassin. Until tonight. Until Dahlia. She’s looking for vengeance. I came for blood. One kiss might just kill us both.

Red is not afraid of the big bad wolf. She’s not afraid of anything...except magic. But when Red’s granny falls ill, it seems that only magic can save her, and fearless Red is forced to confront her one weakness. With the help of a blond, porridge-sampling nuisance called Goldie, Red goes on a quest to cure Granny. Her journey takes her through dwarves’ caverns to a haunted well and a beast’s castle. All the while, Red and Goldie are followed by a wolf and a huntsman. And one of them just might have the magical solution Red is looking for.

Remmy grows up with Beth in Bellhammer, Illinois as oil and coal companies rob the land of everything that made it paradise. Under his Grandad, he learns how to properly prank his neighbors, friends, and foes. Beth tries to fix Remmy by taking him to church. Under his Daddy, Remmy starts the Bell Hammer Construction Company, which depends on contracts from Texarco Oil.

Vaughn The first time I met Vivi, I saved her life. I own her apartment, the building, hell, the whole block. Now I need to possess the curvy redhead. Her innocence is the only thing in danger around me. I’ll protect her heart, Because I’m her Knight in shining Armani Going Down, Readers? Vaughn is a smoking hot billionaire with some great big beautiful buildings! No cliffhangers to be found in this quick and steamy, older-man younger-woman, instalove romance! Just a guaranteed HEA and lots of OTT fun. Smooches, 💋 Regina

SETTLING DOWN is the fourth and final instalment of THE RELUCTANT EXPAT, Alan Laycock’s light-hearted account of his life in Spain. ***The first part of Alan's sequel, THE CONTENTED EXPAT, is now available.***

Slate: The moment I lay eyes on Shilo, I know she’s a one-of-a-kind. A priceless piece of art that needs to be saved. I’m just the man for the job. Twenty years on the force have taught me a lot. Twenty minutes with Shilo, and I know she’s the one. This girl has a heart of gold, an innocent body, and a wicked mind. I’ll protect her heart and serve her body, No matter what. Get those hands up, Readers!Slate is a hunky police officer who looks even better out of uniform. Get ready for a sizzling ride-along as he saves a curvy distressed damsel and finds his guaranteed HEA. No ...