True Humor

THE GUEST’s visit to the author’s Spanish home was meant to be a carefree fortnight of work and leisure, but it didn’t turn out that way. Mike Rippon’s account of John Smith’s eventful stay is both humorous and harrowing, as his guest’s behaviour becomes increasingly odd. Undisputedly an expert golfer, John’s veiled tales of his life as a secret serviceman begin to strike a less than harmonic chord and Mike is soon counting down the days until his departure. John, however, is in no hurry to leave, and despite enlisting the help of his friends, Mike’s undoubted patience and ...

SPIKE IN SPAIN is the light-hearted story of a peculiar Lancastrian’s relocation to a small town at the foot of the Alicante mountains. An obsessive cyclist and the bane of his long-suffering wife’s life, Spike finds himself booted out of the family home and consigned to a grotty terraced house in Colne. Believing, incorrectly, that an old clubmate has invited him to stay at his Spanish retreat, a spell of lateral thinking by the cycling club president, Pete, leads to Spike’s flight to his old pal Mike’s house instead. As the charitable Mike has already rescued three donkeys and a ...

AN INNOCENT IN SPAIN is the light-hearted account of an unlikely expat’s first months in his new country. Ian Smith might not be the first tubby, middle-aged Englishman to arrive in a small Spanish town, but he’s certainly one of the poorest and most naive. Luckily for him, long-time resident Graham Baker is on hand to help him settle in and somehow survive on his meagre savings. After an initial, potentially calamitous blunder Ian appears to rally, but it’s only a matter of time before he finds himself in dire straits once again. Will he have to return to Lancashire, more penniless ...

Just another crazy day in paradise... Meredith Whitman isn’t in the sunny Caribbean looking for trouble, especially not in the form of the Russian Mafia. All she wants is to contemplate enough tropical sunsets to forget the tragedies of her past. Still, trouble is what she gets – along with a second chance at true love. Toussaint “Tuss” Anderson is a man on a mission that doesn't involve rescuing damsels in distress. But when bullets start to fly, he finds himself face to face with the one woman he can’t get out of his mind. Now he’s in the line of fire, too, and pitted against ...

Foxy in Fall - STANDALONE Paranormal Romance (Shifter Seasons) 1 Foxy Shifter Ready to Woo + 1 Curvy Girl Ready for Love = A ‘Furry’ Hot Romance! Bubbly Susie Cyrus is ready for romance. And she’s excited to go on the vacation of a lifetime with her new boyfriend. But when she makes an unplanned visit to his office she gets a cruel surprise. Fox shifter Joel Rigby knows that Susie is his fated mate. But so far his feelings have not been returned. Can the hunky officer turn things around? Foxy in Fall is a BBW Paranormal Shapeshifter Romance. This is a standalone novella and the fourth...

Roxie If it weren’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have any luck at all Here I am, on my honeymoon in the most romantic city in the world. Alone. Sure, my no-good fiance left me at the altar for my maid of honor and best friend. Ex-best friend. Ex-fiance. Ex-old life. But I’m not about to let that stop me from having the best solo honeymoon ever. I’m in Paris for two weeks, determined to go from exes to O’s. Turns out, even a trip across the world isn’t enough to outrun my streak of bad luck. Then I find Remy. Or maybe Remy finds me. Because I may be running for my life— But I have ...

This book is wildly funny. I lost track of how many times I laughed out loud. -- Kathleen, Amazon ReviewerAuthor Al Macy is a character and a tightwad with a unique sense of humor. He and his wife squirreled away enough money to retire early, do interesting things, and take unusual trips. As he puts it: “Every day I wake up with nothing to do, and by the end of the day, I've only gotten half of it done.” During his working life, Macy was a neuroscientist, computer game programmer, jazz trombonist, chef, CEO, piano player, clam digger, and technical writer. The book is a journal of a car...

This book is the perfect gift for kids who love learning (or even those who dread it). The book is collection of 50 True Events that sound made up—but are completely true. These stories are so unique that kids will want to share them.

Set in 1991, just as Star Trek: The Next Generation has rocketed the cast to global fame, the young and impressionable actor Brent Spiner receives a mysterious package and a series of disturbing letters, that take him on a terrifying and bizarre journey that enlists Paramount Security, the LAPD, and even the FBI in putting a stop to the danger that has his life and career hanging in the balance.

*All three books in the series are now available in an omnibus edition under the title THREE MEN IN SPAIN* THREE MEN IN A VAN is a humorous and informative account which explores both Spain and the ups and downs of our middle-aged trio’s singular road trip. When the fifty-something friends from Lancashire decide to take some time out together, little do they know that they will end up traversing Spain from north to south in an old and somewhat unsightly mini-campervan. Garrulous Geoff, hefty Harry and the relatively rational Jeremy, unused to spending longer than an evening in each ...

This Old House meets #HomeImprovementFails in this collection of laugh-out-loud essays, perfect for fans of Nick Offerman, CarTalk, or The Red Green Show. Filled with unforgettable true stories from the everyday life of an average guy just trying to save a few bucks, The Cheap Handyman is a delightful tribute to anyone who has ever thought, "Sure! I can do that!"

A satire of small-town southern mores featuring Paul Tatum (Ray's cousin), introduced in Blue Ridge. Ebook formatting by R.L. Parker for the best possible electronic reading experience.

Ever been to a trailer park? Ever lived in one? Well here's your chance! Roll-A-Home Trailer Park's home to it all, the pervert, the redneck, the tobacco-chewing, fun-wielding penis-puller-outer, the destitute. Good ole boys come in all flavors and sexes. But they all have one thing in common: they want out of the trailer park life. Who'll make it out? Listen on to find out!

I’m a double-dipped disaster. He’s two scoops of pain in my ass. He gives me a jaunty wave. I flip him the bird. That sums up me and Simon Adler in a chocolate-dipped pistachio shell. Everyone has a dream. Mine is to make the world’s best ice cream. There’s only one thing standing in my way: The hottest firefighter on Venice Beach. Scorching Hot is book two of Long. Hot. Summer. It’s a scorching hot beach read featuring an innocent heroine, frenemy action, a delicious fireman, and enough ice cream to get you through the heat wave. Like rivals to lovers? This one’s for you!

In HOW WE SEE YOU, teacher and translator Álvaro Ramírez has collected ten biographical accounts of the lives of British people in Spain, from the late fifties until the present day, written by himself and others, with significant input from the subjects themselves. In this diverse collection we see the trials and adventures of individuals and couples through mostly sympathetic Spanish eyes, from Walter’s enigmatic sojourn in mid-century Castile to Alan’s reflective tale of a long life in voluntary exile. Here we see Brits at work and play, prospering or enduring, from a point of view...

*** 3 WEEKS ON THE USA TODAY BESTSELLER LIST *** BOOK 2 (of 2) IN THE D&S SECURITY SERIES: A classic contemporary romance from New York Times Bestselling Author Kasey Michaels. "Using wit and romance with a master's skill, Kasey Michaels aims for the heart and never misses." -- Nora Roberts In TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, the sequel to CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF OF YOU, Kasey Michaels delivers an equally delicious romantic comedy. Grady Sullivan, a private investigator, has been hired by a toilet paper millionaire to find out which of his heirs is out to kill him for his fortune. The heroine is the ...

Sheriff Gus is the tired aging sheriff of a slowly decaying rural county. Gus and the county have both witnessed more prosperous times, but unlike many county residents at least Gus still has his job. That is until a fancy educated carpetbagger from the big city arrives to threaten the only thing Gus has left in the world to care about—his employment status. Just when it feels Gus's election chances couldn't be bleaker, beautiful young blonde women start turning up dead in his county. Can Gus figure out the identity of the murderer before they leave no one left alive to vote him back into...

If 'Na and Ambrose could have things their way, their wedding would be small, simple, and reserved just for their closest friends. However, the wedding of the daughter of the lord and lady of the enchanted castle threatens to be an important event of world-shaking proportions. And Circe-Beth, 'Na's nemesis from her school days, is determined to not just take center stage, but get some revenge on anybody who doesn't do things her way.

Meet Ryan Fisher. He's young, energetic, and needs an edge in the real-estate market. He's found the perfect niche: Christians. His business doubles when he advertises in the Christian business directory, and he begins to think he could really cash in by planting a church. But when the church takes off, Ryan is in over his head.

Two Swifties Crash and Burn at Speed Dating--But Later Learn They Have Quite a Few Things in Common: A Romantic Comedy About Two People Who are Perfect for Each Other! It’s Valentine’s Day, and 22-year old Emma is also alone. As if that wasn’t enough, she has to go to the Valentine’s Day Celebration event in the park sponsored by the beverage company where she recently started work. She’s hesitant, but her best friend Nia encourages her. So… Emma decides to make the best of it. She joins in the speed dating–and she meets an assorted group of unusual people and one guy who ...