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Sadri Returns to Bali
By Elisabeth Waldmeier, Susan Tuttle Laube. 2002
The Galungan festival in Bali marks the victory of dharma (order) over adharma(disorder). It is celebrated by the Balinese Hindus,…
who believe that duringthese ten days of prayers, offerings, and feasting, their revered ancestors return to their former homes to be welcomed and entertained. Using this entrancing setting, Swiss illustrator and painter Elisabeth Waldmeier relates the exhilarating festival of the fun-loving Balinesc people through the eyes of a former child dancer, Sadri, who descends to his previous home to participate in the annual rapturous village celebrations. A delightful story accompanying enchanting and detailed illustrations, this book will captivate both children and adults alike.Jingle All The Way
By Fern Michaels, Linda Lael Miller, Theresa Alan, Jane Blackwood. 2004
Feeling the chill of winter? Then grab a glass of egg nog, take a seat by the yule log, and…
warm yourself heart and soul with these four captivating tales of passion that make mistletoe seem so unnecessary... A Bright Red Ribbon Fern MichaelsBeing dumped by your boyfriend on Christmas Eve has got to be the worst. Still, Morgan Ames promised she'd wait two Christmases for his return -- tonight -- and she always keeps her promises. But a sudden snowstorm has other ideas, including a romantic turn Morgan never imagined... The 24 Days of Christmas Linda Lael MillerA matchbox advent calendar first brought Frank Rayner and Addie Hutton together. But that was years ago. There's no way the miracles of Christmas -- and the magic of true love -- could possibly be hidden under one of its tiny flaps. Or could they? Santa Unwrapped Theresa AlanWhen Aimee Lachaussee offers to drive three volunteer Santas to a children's hospital, she finds herself stranded in a bar with two really obnoxious playboys -- and the quiet, hunky, wheelchair-bound Ryan, who's about to show Aimee that the very best presents come in unexpected packages... Maybe This Christmas Jane BlackwoodLaura Randall thinks life has passed her by, until a Christmas angel grants her wish to live one, important, destiny-shaping Christmas over. Now that she's got her second chance, can she manage this time to hold on to the love that got away...? While the weather outside is frightful, unwrap a gift of your own, and delight in these sparkling stories of holiday romance!Harlequin Historical December 2016 - Box Set 1 of 2: Christmas Kiss from the SheriffBound by a Scandalous SecretThe Governess's Secret Baby
By Diane Gaston, Janice Preston, Kathryn Albright. 2016
Harlequin® Historical brings you a collection of three new titles, available now! This box set includes: CHRISTMAS KISS FROM THE…
SHERIFFHeroes of San Diegoby Kathryn Albright(Western) Schoolteacher Gemma Starling feels like she's been given a fresh start. So she must make sure Sheriff Craig Parker doesn't discover her dark secret... BOUND BY A SCANDALOUS SECRET The Scandalous Summerfields by Diane Gaston(Regency) The pleasure-seeking Marquess of Rossdale has a plan to survive the Season without a bride--a fake engagement to outspoken Genna Summerfield! THE GOVERNESS'S SECRET BABYThe Governess Talesby Janice Preston(Regency) Governess Grace will do anything to get to know her daughter, even if that means working for the scarred Marquess of Ravenwell! Can this beauty tame the beast by Christmas? Join HarlequinMyRewards.com to earn FREE books and more. Earn points for all your Harlequin purchases from wherever you shop.Tinsel and Temptation
By Eileen Rendahl, Elizabeth Maxwell, Spring Warren, Evelyn G. Walker, Delilah Dawson, Kris Calvin. 2015
Six authors. Six voices. Six genres. One winter season. Once Upon a Kidnapped Santa Delilah Dawson What happens when you…
mix a baker, a kidnapped Santa, a remote cabin and a snowy Christmas Eve? A recipe for the best sexy Christmas Day ever! Fire and Fruitcake Eileen Rendahl A new story from Eileen Rendahl's award-winning Messenger series. It's baby's first Hanukkah and Melina and Ted have their hands full figuring out what to expect when you're expecting a fiery conflagration when they get a call about a mysterious creature stuffed full of fruitcake and up to no good. Hearts Wide Open Elizabeth Maxwell Julia Orchard has never worried about karma. She's young, beautiful and living large in New York City. Sure, she's done things in the name of success that she's not proud of, but who hasn't? Then during the biggest pitch of her career, the ghost of her dead husband appears with a message: you have until Christmas morning to pay your debts or face an uncertain future. As Julia races against the clock, she begins to realize there's power in small acts of kindness and facing life with your heart wide open. Orion's Mirror Evelyn G. Walker People do change. As Halley is headed home for the holidays after her first semester in college, she knows this to be true. But will her family and closest friend treat her just the same? Not Even a Mouse Spring Warren It's the darkest, coldest time of year and Ned is making a killing selling high octane cordials to make the prairie holidays merry and bright. He decides to make one more stop at a little house with a light in the window before heading home on the night before Christmas. The Merriest of Murders Kris Calvin A California senator's holiday party might be just the place for lobbyist Maren Kane to put a bad break-up behind her and meet someone new. Until Santa turns up dead in the senator's pool and Maren's a suspect! Agatha Christie meets House of Cards under the mistletoe.New Year's Resolution: Romance!
By Leslie Kelly, Christie Ridgway, Tanya Michaels. 1999
Midnight, January 1: time for a big change. Time to make a New Year's resolution to find romance-or else! Say…
Yes by Christie Ridgway Cautious florist Ashley Walker is excited to embark on her "Year of Yes" no matter what happens. But accepting a surprise job offer leads to an awkward discovery: she's hot for her millionaire boss, Chase Bradley! No More Bad Girls by Leslie Kelly Scorched by a string of nightmare ex-girlfriends, Lex Rollins resolves to date only nice women...then is lured by siren Lia before midnight! But Lia is really Amelia, a good girl playing naughty for a night. Can a blind date as their real selves uncover their true desires? Just a Fling by Tanya Michaels Shy, insecure Erin Cross makes two bold resolutions: (A) get on a plane, and (B) have a fling. In pursuit of Option A, she's mistaken for a key witness in a mob trial and whisked away by a sexy FBI agent! Which just leaves Option B...Our First Christmas
By Lisa Jackson, Mary Carter, Mary Burton, Cathy Lamb. 2014
It's that time of year when the world falls in love . . ." Join four of your favorite authors…
for tales of Christmas romance to remember forever. "Under the Mistletoe," Lisa Jackson Megan Johnson's marriage is over--or so she thinks. When her husband Chris lands in the hospital, she remembers the unexpected joy of their first Christmas together . . . "A Ranger for Christmas," Mary Burton The holidays bring painful memories for history professor Marisa Thompson. But agreeing to help Texas Ranger Lucas Cooper solve a case presents her with more than a distraction . . . "A Southern Christmas," Mary Carter Reporter Danielle Bright is heading home to write about Christmas down south--and possibly win back her ex. But Sawyer, the sexy photographer, is determined to jingle her bells . . . "Christmas in Montana," Cathy Lamb Family is where you go after quitting your job, but Laurel Kelly isn't prepared for the changes at home in Montana--or the fact that her high school boyfriend now owns the family land . . .When the Snow Falls
By Fern Michaels, Nancy Bush, Rosanna Chiofalo, Lin Stepp. 2014
Something's in the air this holiday season, and it could be the beginning of a wonderful Christmas romance. . ."Candy…
Canes and Cupid" by Fern MichaelsAll private investigator Hannah Ray wants for Christmas is a quiet day at her Florida beachfront condo. When her biggest client insists she join him on a Colorado ski trip, she has little choice--but what she finds on her arrival could melt the coldest heart. . . "White Hot Christmas" by Nancy BushAspiring PI Jane Kelly likes to pretend she's a bah-humbug kind of girl, but she's had mistletoe on the brain ever since she shared a kiss with her boss, Dwayne. Before she can hope for a repeat performance, Jane must solve a kidnapping that's as twisted as a candy cane--and not nearly as sweet. "Seven Days of Christmas" by Rosanna ChiofaloFive years ago, Bianca Simone received a wonderful early Christmas gift from her boyfriend, Mark--a week amid the stunning Alpine scenery of Innsbruck, Austria. Now she's back under very different circumstances, but Mark has one more special gift in mind. . ."A Smoky Mountain Gift" by Lin Stepp Veda Trent is back in Townsend to fill in as temporary manager of the Crafts Co-op, but she's not planning to stay. Though the mountain town is small, it holds lots of unsettling memories. Yet the wind can change, bringing with it new opportunities--and the chance to create the kind of Christmas Veda has always longed for.Harlequin Historical December 2016 - Box Set 1 of 2: Christmas Kiss from the Sheriff Bound by a Scandalous Secret The Governess's Secret Baby
By Diane Gaston, Kathryn Albright, Janice Preston. 2016
Harlequin® Historical brings you a collection of three new titles, available now! This box set includes: CHRISTMAS KISS FROM THE…
SHERIFFHeroes of San Diegoby Kathryn Albright(Western) Schoolteacher Gemma Starling feels like she's been given a fresh start. So she must make sure Sheriff Craig Parker doesn't discover her dark secret... BOUND BY A SCANDALOUS SECRET The Scandalous Summerfields by Diane Gaston(Regency) The pleasure-seeking Marquess of Rossdale has a plan to survive the Season without a bride--a fake engagement to outspoken Genna Summerfield! THE GOVERNESS'S SECRET BABYThe Governess Talesby Janice Preston(Regency) Governess Grace will do anything to get to know her daughter, even if that means working for the scarred Marquess of Ravenwell! Can this beauty tame the beast by Christmas? Join HarlequinMyRewards.com to earn FREE books and more. Earn points for all your Harlequin purchases from wherever you shop.Mistletoe Mysteries: Tales of Yuletide Murder
By Mary Higgins Clark, Isaac Asimov, Peter Lovesey, Marcia Muller, Aaron Elkins, Bill Pronzini, Sharyn Mccrumb, Howard Engel, Susan Dunlap, Charlotte Macleod, Edward D. Hoch, Eric Wright, John Lutz, Dorothy Salisbury Davis, Henry Slesar. 1989
Have yourself a mysterious little Christmas with fifteen whodunits from New York Times-bestselling authors Sharyn McCrumb, Mary Higgins Clark, and…
more! Peace on Earth isn't everyone's cup of tea in Charlotte MacLeod's "A Cozy for Christmas." Peter Lovesey's "The Haunted Crescent" delivers a holiday ghost story with a twist. A training session for department-store Santas turns up Saint Nicks who are anything but angels in Isaac Asimov's "Ho, Ho, Ho." Marcia Muller's "Silent Night" finds a tough private investigator searching San Francisco's Tenderloin district--and discovering something unexpected. A long-married couple's ship finally comes in--only to spring a mysterious leak--in Mary Higgins Clark's "That's the Ticket." Scottish superstition catches up with a cat burglar in Sharyn McCrumb's "A Wee Doch and Doris." These and many more stories will keep you turning pages and gathering evidence of yuletide mayhem. So when holiday shopping brings out your inner Grinch, hunker down with a hot toddy--and leave the murder to the experts.This festive collection includes stories by Charlotte MacLeod, Peter Lovesey, Dorothy Salisbury Davis, Eric Wright, John Lutz, Howard Engel, Mary Higgins Clark, Bill Pronzini, Sharyn McCrumb, Henry Slesar, Edward D. Hoch, Aaron Elkins, Susan Dunlap, Isaac Asimov, and Marcia Muller.Jingle All The Way
By Fern Michaels, Linda Lael Miller, Theresa Alan, Jane Blackwood. 2004
Feeling the chill of winter? Then grab a glass of egg nog, take a seat by the yule log, and…
warm yourself heart and soul with these four captivating tales of passion that make mistletoe seem so unnecessary... A Bright Red Ribbon Fern MichaelsBeing dumped by your boyfriend on Christmas Eve has got to be the worst. Still, Morgan Ames promised she'd wait two Christmases for his return -- tonight -- and she always keeps her promises. But a sudden snowstorm has other ideas, including a romantic turn Morgan never imagined... The 24 Days of Christmas Linda Lael MillerA matchbox advent calendar first brought Frank Rayner and Addie Hutton together. But that was years ago. There's no way the miracles of Christmas -- and the magic of true love -- could possibly be hidden under one of its tiny flaps. Or could they? Santa Unwrapped Theresa AlanWhen Aimee Lachaussee offers to drive three volunteer Santas to a children's hospital, she finds herself stranded in a bar with two really obnoxious playboys -- and the quiet, hunky, wheelchair-bound Ryan, who's about to show Aimee that the very best presents come in unexpected packages... Maybe This Christmas Jane BlackwoodLaura Randall thinks life has passed her by, until a Christmas angel grants her wish to live one, important, destiny-shaping Christmas over. Now that she's got her second chance, can she manage this time to hold on to the love that got away...? While the weather outside is frightful, unwrap a gift of your own, and delight in these sparkling stories of holiday romance!Harlequin Desire October 2018 - Box Set 2 of 2: Most Eligible TexanHot Christmas KissesThe Boyfriend Arrangement
By Andrea Laurence, Joss Wood, Jules Bennett. 2018
Do you love stories with sexy, romantic heroes who have it all—wealth, status, and incredibly good looks? Harlequin® Desire brings…
you all this and more with these three new full-length titles in one collection! #2617 MOST ELIGIBLE TEXAN Texas Cattleman’s Club: Bachelor Auctionby Jules BennettTycoon Matt Galloway’s going up on the bachelor auction block, but there’s only one woman he wants bidding on him—his best friend’s widow. Then his plans to seduce the gorgeous single mom get really complicated when old secrets come to light…#2620 HOT CHRISTMAS KISSESLove in Bostonby Joss WoodInternational power broker Matt Edwards can never be more than an on-again, off-again hookup to DJ Winston. But when he moves to Boston and becomes part of her real life—carrying secrets with him—their red-hot chemistry explodes. Will they finally face the feelings they’ve long denied?#2622 THE BOYFRIEND ARRANGEMENTMillionaires of Manhattanby Andrea LaurenceSebastian said yes to Harper’s fake-boyfriend scheme—because he couldn’t resist! Now, as her date at a destination wedding, every dance, every touch, every kiss makes him want more. But when a blackmailer reveals everything, will they choose to turn this false romance into something real?Look for Harlequin® Desire’s October 2018 Box set 1 of 2, filled with even more scandalous stories and powerful heroes!Join HarlequinMyRewards.com to earn FREE books and more. Earn points for all your Harlequin purchases from wherever you shop.Harlequin Desire November 2018 - Box Set 1 of 2: Want Me, CowboyThe Second ChanceA Christmas Temptation
By Karen Booth, Catherine Mann, Maisey Yates. 2018
Do you love stories with sexy, romantic heroes who have it all—wealth, status, and incredibly good looks? Harlequin® Desire brings…
you all this and more with these three new full-length titles in one collection! #2623 WANT ME, COWBOY Copper Ridgeby Maisey YatesWhen Isaiah Grayson places an ad for a convenient wife, no one compares to his assistant, Poppy Sinclair. Clearly the ideal candidate was there all along—and after only one kiss he wants her without question. Can he convince her to say yes without love?#2625 THE SECOND CHANCE Alaskan Oil Baronsby Catherine MannThe only thing Charles Mikkelson III has ever lost was his marriage to Shana. But when an accident erases the last five years of her life, it’s a second chance to make things right. He wants her back—in his life, in his bed. Will their reunion last when her memory returns?#2628 A CHRISTMAS TEMPTATION The Eden Empireby Karen BoothReal estate tycoon Jake Wheeler needs this deal. But the one sister who doesn’t want to sell is the same woman he had an affair with years ago…right before he broke her heart. Will she give him a second chance…in the boardroom and the bedroom?Look for Harlequin® Desire’s November 2018 Box set 2 of 2, filled with even more scandalous stories and powerful heroes!Join HarlequinMyRewards.com to earn FREE books and more. Earn points for all your Harlequin purchases from wherever you shop.A Midnight Clear
By Sam Hooker, Alcy Leyva, Laura Morrison, Cassondra Windwalker, Seven Jane, Dalena Storm. 2019
This short story collection includes six stories of not-so-merry Yuletide whimsy. A woman so cold she hardens to ice on…
a winter's eve. Risen from his grave before his time, a winter god alters the balance between seasons. A wolf's holiday season is interrupted by a strange curse. From a murder at the Stanley Hotel to demons of Christmas past, present, and future, and a mad elf and Santa's Candy Court, these authors share their love for winter holidays in this collection of dark winter tales, destined to chill your bones and warm your heart for the Yuletide season.Year's End: 14 Tales of Holiday Horror
By Byron Barton, George Seaton, Richard Godwin, James S. Dorr, John Stewart Wynne, Betsy Miller, Nicky Peacock, Steve Shrott, Leah Givens, Kathryn Ohnaka, Jeremy K. Tyler, Steve Bartholomew, Ali Maloney, Foxglove Lee. 2012
Get a few extra chills this New Year&’s Eve with these fourteen original horror stories about facing the big countdown.…
New Year&’s Eve isn&’t all champagne and confetti. For some, it&’s filled with regret for what can&’t be changed and trepidation for what&’s to come. The strike of midnight drags many of us kicking and screaming into a year for which we are not prepared. In the fourteen tales of horror collected here—both contemporary and historical, ranging from the subtly psychological to the downright gory—there will be screams of all kinds. Join fourteen horror authors as they explore the dark side of auld lang syne. This anthology of a holiday gone horrifyingly wrong includes stories by James S. Dorr, Richard Godwin, Nicky Peacock, John Stewart Wynne, Steve Shrott, Leah Givens, George Seaton, Kathryn Ohnaka, Jeremy K. Tyler, Betsy Miller, Byron Barton, Steve Bartholomew, Ali Maloney, and Foxglove Lee.Harlequin Historical November 2019 - Box Set 2 of 2
By Carol Townend, Joanna Johnson. 2019
Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders, muscled Viking warriors and rugged Wild West cowboys? Harlequin® Historical brings you…
three new full-length titles in one collection! SNOWBOUND SURRENDERby Christine Merrill, Louise Allen and Laura Martin(Regency)Delve into three Regency snowbound stories with a second chance, a redemption and a chance encounter, all in one festive volume.THE PRINCESS’S SECRET LONGINGPrincesses of the Alhambraby Carol Townend(Medieval)Craving escape from her father, and a family of her own, Princess Alba is spellbound when Lord Inigo rescues her. Could he realize all her dreams?SCANDALOUSLY WED TO THE CAPTAINby Joanna Johnson(Regency)Grace Linwood’s employer, intent on seeing her protected, suggests she quickly weds her son, brooding Captain Spencer Dauntsey. But who is the man she’s to marry?Look for Harlequin® Historical’s November 2019 Box set 1 of 2, filled with even more timeless love stories!Honey on the Page: A Treasury of Yiddish Children's Literature
By Miriam Udel. 2020
An unprecedented treasury of Yiddish children’s stories and poems enhanced with original illustrationsWhile there has been a recent boom in…
Jewish literacy and learning within the US, few resources exist to enable American Jews to experience the rich primary sources of Yiddish culture. Stepping into this void, Miriam Udel has crafted an exquisite collection: Honey on the Page offers a feast of beguiling original translations of stories and poems for children. Arranged thematically—from school days to the holidays—the book takes readers from Jewish holidays and history to folktales and fables, from stories of humanistic ethics to multi-generational family sagas. Featuring many works that are appearing in English for the first time, and written by both prominent and lesser-known authors, this anthology spans the Yiddish-speaking globe—drawing from materials published in Eastern Europe, New York, and Latin America from the 1910s, during the interwar period, and up through the 1970s. With its vast scope, Honey on the Page offers a cornucopia of delights to families, individuals and educators seeking literature that speaks to Jewish children about their religious, cultural, and ethical heritage.Complemented by whimsical, humorous illustrations by Paula Cohen, an acclaimed children’s book illustrator, Udel’s evocative translations of Yiddish stories and poetry will delight young and older readers alike.A Very French Christmas: The Greatest French Holiday Stories of All Time (Very Christmas Series #2)
By Guy De Maupassant, Alphonse Daudet, Anatole France, Irène Némirovsky, Dominique Fabre, Jean-Philippe Blondel, Paul Arène, François Coppée, Anatole Le Braz, Antoine Gustave Droz. 2017
A Very French Christmas is the second in New Vessel Press's Very Christmas Series, aimed at bringing English language readers…
some of the best holiday stories from around the world. The collections include forgotten gems, unearthed classics, stories that are translated for the first time ever, and even some tales we've commissioned from our favorite writers. This volume brings together tales by Guy de Maupassant and Alphonse Daudet, plus works by the esteemed twentieth century author Irène Némirovsky and contemporary writers Dominique Fabre and Jean-Philippe Blondel. With a holiday spirit conveyed through sparkling Paris streets, opulent feasts, wandering orphans, kindly monks, homesick soldiers, oysters, crayfish, ham, bonbons, flickering desire, and more than a little wine, this splendid array encapsulates the holiday spirit and vividly demonstrates that the French have mastered Christmas.The Membranes: A Novel (Modern Chinese Literature from Taiwan)
By Ta-Wei Chi. 2011
It is the late twenty-first century, and Momo is the most celebrated dermal care technician in all of T City.…
Humanity has migrated to domes at the bottom of the sea to escape devastating climate change. The world is dominated by powerful media conglomerates and runs on exploited cyborg labor. Momo prefers to keep to herself, and anyway she’s too busy for other relationships: her clients include some of the city’s best-known media personalities. But after meeting her estranged mother, she begins to explore her true identity, a journey that leads to questioning the bounds of gender, memory, self, and reality.First published in Taiwan in 1995, The Membranes is a classic of queer speculative fiction in Chinese. Chi Ta-wei weaves dystopian tropes—heirloom animals, radiation-proof combat drones, sinister surveillance technologies—into a sensitive portrait of one young woman’s quest for self-understanding. Predicting everything from fitness tracking to social media saturation, this visionary and sublime novel stands out for its queer and trans themes. The Membranes reveals the diversity and originality of contemporary speculative fiction in Chinese, exploring gender and sexuality, technological domination, and regimes of capital, all while applying an unflinching self-reflexivity to the reader’s own role. Ari Larissa Heinrich’s translation brings Chi’s hybrid punk sensibility to all readers interested in books that test the limits of where speculative fiction can go.Guillaume Dustan' first three novels, published in French between 1996 and 1998, describing the narrator's sexual odyssey through a Paris…
still haunted by AIDS.This volume collects a suite of three wildly entertaining and trailblazing short novels by the legendary French anti-assimilationist LGBTQ+ writer Guillaume Dustan. Published sequentially in France between 1996 and 1998, the three novels are exuberant and deliberately affectless accounts of the narrator's sexual odyssey through a Parisian club and bath scene still haunted by AIDS. In My Room (1996) takes place almost entirely in the narrator's bedroom. The middle volume, I'm Going Out Tonight (1997) finds him venturing out onto the gay scene in one long night. Finally, in Stronger Than Me (1998) the narrator reflects on his early life, which coincided with the appearance and spread of the AIDS virus in France. A close contemporary of Dennis Cooper, Brett Easton Ellis, Kevin Killian, and Gary Indiana, Guillaume Dustan's deadpan autofiction is at once satirical and intimate, and completely contemporary.A Timeless Christmas: A Collection of Classic Stories and Poems
By L. Frank Baum, O. Henry, Louisa May Alcott.
Delight in the most wonderful time of the year with a collection of heartwarming and heartfelt Christmas classics. From O.…
Henry’s iconic story “The Gift of the Magi” to L. Frank Baum’s quaint and clever history of Santa Claus and his reindeer, the pieces gathered in A Timeless Christmas honor the yuletide tales and traditions passed down through generations. The beloved stories, poems, and reflections in this collection have been carefully curated to bring cheer and merriment to readers who appreciate the simple gifts of hope and peace. Christina Rossetti’s beautiful poetry, L. M. Montgomery’s charming short stories, and many other classic works will bring warmth to the fireside this season and remind us all that Christmas is a time for joy. With additional pieces from Louisa May Alcott, George MacDonald, and more, A Timeless Christmas will become a cherished keepsake for friends and family to enjoy this year and for years to come.