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By Eric Arvin. 2009
These are the epic adventures of Kid Christmas! The unthinkable has happened: the Jolly Old Elf himself keeled over, and…
the Committee to Oversee the Christening of Kringle (COCK) had to find a replacement. Enter the Kid: a lot more fit, a little less clumsy, and quite a sight in that tight red uniform. His mission to deliver Christmas around the world is threatened as he fights the evil Snow Globes, but all is not lost as he escapes traps, finds love (and more love, and more love) with Johnny Longjohns, and stops at a disco on his quest to reclaim his magic sled, the Claus 3000. Hold on tight: this humorous romp may have you spitting your eggnog!This novella includes the previously released short story Kid Christmas Meets Snow Globes and the original three graphic images by Absolutbleu plus 10,000 words of new erotic adventures and 4 new Absolutbleu illustrations.LOL! No wait, that isn't good enough. ROFLMAO! Yeah that's better. This story is a level of humor that is truly brilliant. Laugh out loud, spray your drink all over, spit through your nose brilliant. The story is hilarious and is filled with every euphemism you can possibly imagine. This is a racy adult tale filled with dirty sexual innuendos and it's rauncy and fun and a laugh riot. I loved the humor and am convinced that Eric is the kind of guy you want to have around when you need a good laugh. ...If you need a good laugh, grab this story for a quick read that will have you rolling on the floor and laughing out loud. - Enigmatically EmilyBy Dandi Daley Mackall. 2006
By Seth, Marjorie Bowen. 2016
An antique collector hears of an ancient woman with a large collection of china. Hoping to complete a particular set,…
the collector pays a visit to the woman's ramshackle house, where she makes a terrifying, ghostly discovery.The one-night stand who got away is back-and expecting... Security entrepreneur Zachary Gatlin can't decide whether to kiss her senseless…
or give her the brush-off, but Sadie Adams insinuates herself into his business and he's hooked. Sadie's on a mission to dig up dirt on Zach and disqualify him from a multimillion-dollar inheritance. Success means she'll be able to pay for her little sister's medical bills. But when Zach once again proves irresistible to Sadie, she faces a fateful choice: follow her heart or save her sister. And then there's the child she's carrying-Zach's child...By Nicholas Edwards. 1995
By David Logan. 2015
Sometimes it's a terrible loss that makes us appreciate just how good we have it. Ten-year-old Goose lives happily with…
his parents and his dog, Mutt, in their house in Manchester, England. But then his parents die in a car crash on Christmas Eve, and Goose's life is destroyed.Exactly one year later, Goose is no longer the wide-eyed, energetic innocent he used to be--now he is a streetwise kid who has been turned to petty thievery to support his increasingly addled Nan. Though her body is present, Nan's mind wanders and this only makes Goose feel even more isolated. When Mutt goes missing, Goose feels a crushing sense of loss.As Goose searches the streets of Manchester on Christmas Eve for his dog, he encounters a strange man named Anthony, who seems to know an awful lot about everyone he meets (but almost nothing at all about himself). Anthony's special skill is to help people who have lost something--and everyone's lost something, according to Anthony--to find that thing again. As they roam the streets together, they meet a wide variety of people, all of whom are searching desperately for something missing from their lives.As the mysterious Anthony proves again and again to have the power to reunite the seekers with the sought-after, Goose begins to wonder if with Anthony's help he might be able to find one of the precious things he's lost...By Abby Clements. 2012
Childhood friends Laurie and Rachel used to be inseparable--but their lives have taken very different paths since they picked up…
their A-level results together.Now thirty-five, they have all but fallen out of touch; glamorous single girl Laurie is based in London and dedicated to her career in fashion; Rachel seemingly living the family idyll in Yorkshire.But when Rachel's mother-in-law needs urgent treatment in London, and disasters at work and in her love life mean Laurie needs to flee, a house swap falls into place. Soon gentle Rachel is far from the village bake sales, braving the city's mean streets while trying to keep her marriage and family together; while Laurie attempts to work an Aga, befriend the wary village locals--and forget the man who seems intent on breaking her heart. Will their relationships survive this test? And will they make it home for Christmas?By Taro Gomi. 2016
Pink suit. Moustache. Helicopter. This may not be your ordinary Santa, but it's still a daunting Christmas Eve challenge! There…
are so many presents to deliver, and so little time. It's a good thing Santa has a plan. He'll just peek into every window and toss in a gift. Done! The trouble is, Santa is moving much too quickly to see who really lives in each house. With innovative artwork throughout, young rreaders will delight in following Santa's lightning-speed Christmas antics as they discover the true (and hilarious) identities of the gifts' recipients! From the beloved and bestselling Taro Gomi, here is Christmas cheer for all!By Allison Schuetzler. 2014
The First Easter Bunny! A colorful array of watercolor illustrations with scripture references brings to life the unique story of…
Jesus arriving in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday to his ascension into the heavens; all through the eyes of one small rabbit named Arnebeth. Included inside is a photograph of a real Israeli rock rabbit known as a hyrax just like Arnebeth!By Robert Munsch, Michael Martchenko. 1993
By Kaki Warner. 2012
Award-winning author Kaki Warner presents a romantic and poignant short novel about following your heart, no matter the cost. …
Amidst the snowy peaks of the Rocky Mountains in 1871, Daniel Hobart keeps to himself--a man with a hole in his heart that matches the scar on his face. But when Daniel starts having visions of a young girl crying out for help, he begins to fear that solitude may have caused him to lose his mind. Determined to find out the truth about the mysterious girl, Daniel travels into New Hope and learns that she's the missing daughter of widow Lacy Ellis. After a year of heartbreak, Lacy isn't sure what to make of Daniel's claims of seeing her daughter. But when he sets out to find Hannah on his own, Lacy decides to join him, allowing herself one last chance to hope. And as they retrace the long-cold trail of Hannah's disappearance, two broken people manage to take some small comfort in each other, and in the possibility of a miracle...By Shan-Shan Chen, Heidi Goodman. 2014
A loving story of adoption, Chinese culture and a special birthday treatMei-Mei is Chinese-but not Mom and Dad! When she…
was a baby, Mom and Dad flew all the way to the other side of the world to adopt her and bring her home. Lucky for Mei-Mei, her parents want her to know all about her roots in China's wonderful culture. That's why, on her birthday, her mom always makes her a traditional Chinese treat-long noodles, for a long and happy life. And this year, Mei-Mei is big enough to help her mom make them!Through a simple story and bright illustrations, Mei-Mei's Lucky Birthday Noodles takes young readers through this special day, from the moment an excited Mei-Mei wakes up in the morning and puts on her favorite dress, through helping Mom measure water, clean veggies and rinse noodles, to a great birthday celebration with family and friends. After the story comes a kid-friendly recipe for this tasty traditional dish. Younger kids can help Mom or Dad-just like Mei-Mei-while older kids can make it themselves, with supervision.Along with the birthday excitement and a great Chinese treat, readers will see the adoptive experience at its best-a lot of love and the sharing of roots, showing both parents and kids one of the many ways adopted children from all over the world can learn about the country they come from and take pride in its culture.By Ann Dixon, Anne Kennedy. 2008
Posey loves Christmas, especially the presents! She shakes and squeezes each gift--what's inside? And one afternoon, when she's alone, Posey…
picks up a present and lifts the wrapping just a little... Any child who finds it hard to wait for Christmas will understand and love Posey, who never forgets the day she peeked. Anne Kennedy's delightful paintings of the Mouse family capture the charm and warmth of Ann Dixon's happy holiday story. The author lives in Alaska. The illustrator lives in Ohio.By Sara Orwig, Brenda Jackson, Janice Maynard. 2014
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 for one great price!Look for Harlequin® Desire's December 2014 Bundle 2 of 2, filled with even more scandalous stories and powerful heroes!THE SECRET AFFAIR (The Westmorelands)By New York Times bestseller Brenda JacksonFacing her family's disapproval, Jillian ended her affair with Dr. Aidan Westmoreland. But heknows their passion won't be denied-not for secrets or mistakes. And he'll follow her around the world to prove it...PREGNANT BY THE TEXAN (Texas Cattleman's Club: After the Storm)By USA TODAY bestseller Sara OrwigWhen Stella discovers she's pregnant from one passionate night with Aaron, she declines his dutiful marriage proposal. But the Dallas mogul lost one family already; he doesn't intend to lose this child-or Stella!CHRISTMAS IN THE BILLIONAIRE'S BED (The Kavanaghs of Silver Glen)By USA TODAY bestseller Janice MaynardEnglish beauty Emma broke Aidan Kavanagh's heart a decade ago. Now she's back-as a guest at his brother's Christmas wedding! Will the truth about her betrayal heal old wounds, or will she lose Aidan all over again?By Debbi Rawlins, Samantha Hunter, Meg Maguire. 2014
Satisfy your Christmas cravings with... HOLIDAY RUSH by Samantha Hunter Cake guru Calla Michaels is canceling Christmas to deal with…
fondant, batter and an attempted robbery. Then officer Gideon Stone shows up at her door. Calla thought her kitchen was hot enough before... PLAYING GAMES by Meg Maguire With her plane grounded on Christmas Eve, Carrie Baxter agrees to share a rental car with her secret high school crush. Sure, Daniel Barber is hotter than ever, but he's still just as prickly, too. It's gonna be one looong drive...and an unforgettably X-rated night! ALL NIGHT LONG by Debbi Rawlins Overworked paralegal Carly Watts needs Jack Carrington's signature, but he'll do whatever it takes to buy more time before selling his grandfather's company. Including having one very naughty night before Christmas!By Paige Billin-Frye, Wendie C Old. 2007
Every October 31, children--and even some adults--dress up in costumes. Some go door-to-door looking for a treat, some carve faces…
into pumpkins, and others tell scary stories about Dracula and Frankenstein. But where do these traditions come from?Wendie Old gets to the bottom of this and other questions in her informative and witty nonfiction picture book. Halloween riddles and ideas for throwing a Halloween party are included. Paige Billin-Frye, who previously teamed up with Wendie Old in The Groundhog Day Book of Facts and Fun, adds her comical and spooky illustrations to the text.By Mandy Hubbard. 2010
Kayla McHenry?s sweet sixteen sucks! Her dad left, her grades dropped, and her BFF is dating the boy Kayla?s secretly…
loved for years. Blowing out her candles, Kayla thinks: I wish my birthday wishes actually came true. Because they never freakin? do. Kayla wakes the next day to a life-sized, bright pink My Little Pony outside her window. Then a year?s supply of gumballs arrives. A boy named Ken with a disturbing resemblance to the doll of the same name stalks her. As the ghosts of Kayla?s wishes-past appear, they take her on a wild ride . . . but they MUST STOP. Because when she was fifteen? She wished Ben Mackenzie would kiss her. And Ben is her best friend?s boyfriend. .By Tim Coffey. 2003
Little Reindeer has heard of an amazing place where the stars are close enough to touch. Now Papa is going…
there on a journey, and he won't be back until Christmas Day. It's hard for Little Reindeer to wait.By Stacy Gail, Rebecca Crowley. 2013
I'll be home for Christmas...A batch of special Christmas cookies helps a wounded ex-Ranger remember the love of his life.…
A surprise phone call reunites a woman with the soldier who once broke her heart. There's no place like home for the holidays, and there's no better way to spend them than with the one you love.Edited by Angela James, this anthology includes:Starting from Scratch by Stacy GailHero's Homecoming by Rebecca CrowleyStories are also available for purchase separately.69,000 wordsBy Paige Billin-Frye, Abby Levine. 2005
Max and his family prepare to celebrate Passover. In cumulative verse, Max and his sister Ruth shop for matzah in…
the Passover aisle of the grocery store. The family gathers for the traditional Seder that celebrates this holiday of freedom.