Fiction - Holidays

He sees you when you're sleeping, and knows when you're awake.He thrives when you've been bad and cruel, so be cruel for yule tide's sake.He checks his naughty list once, he doesn't ask twice, So Merry Krampus to alland to all a good fright.Author:...

"A Little Book for Christmas" is a collection of short stories and essays written by Cyrus Townsend Brady, an American journalist, and author who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This book, originally published in 1917, is a heartwarming and festive...

Adam and Eve have angered God, and been cast out of Eden with all of the animals. Eve and the animals blame Adam for the misfortune. Only the dog and the robins remain faithful to him. Life is no longer one of ease, and...

"A Captured Santa Claus" is a delightful Christmas story written by Thomas Nelson Page, an American author known for his works in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This short story, first published in 1902, is a heartwarming and imaginative tale that captures...

A Beautiful Kids Christmas Coloring Book! Unique And Pretty Holiday Cover, Make As A Keepsake For Your Child!Great Quality Coloring Sheets, 8x11 SizeReally Wonderful For The Use Of Crayons, Colored Pencils, Fine-Tip Markers AND Water-Color Paints!Author: Star Of the SeaISBN-10: 8512176539ISBN-13: 9798512176535Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage:...

As Liverpool's Special Murder Investigation Squad prepares for Christmas, Detective Inspector Andy Ross receives a phone call.Someone has murdered Santa Claus (well, a department store Santa). As the officer on call for the night, Ross attends with his sergeant Izzie Drake, and begins one...

Celebrate your Halloween with an amazing coloring book and share it with friends and family to enjoy together this wonderful occasion and de-stress Author: James FrankiISBN-10: 8667147990ISBN-13: 9798667147992Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/17/2020Pages: 54Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.33lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.11d

This is the PERFECT Christmas gift for your Children's, make your child's happy, excited face when you give them this gorgeous kids Christmas coloring book with 51 beautifully-illustrated pages. They will LOVE thisAuthor: Gift Christmas EditionISBN-10: 1709193549ISBN-13: 9781709193545Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/17/2019Pages: 52Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Can two people fall in love over the world's best hot cocoa?Christmas is a busy time of year for Delaney Young, owner of Delaney's Delights, a bakery in small town Charles Town, West Virginia, famous for award winning hot cocoa. When the son of...

Morgan Reed is excited to open her beauty salon, but her goal gets complicated when she discovers her rented space is already occupied by hot furniture maker, Dallas Parker. Morgan Reed is excited to return to her hometown of Christmas Mountain, Montana, and open...

SEVEN CHRISTMAS ROMANCES in five Heart-warming Genres Tica House Publishing proudly brings you these sweet romances together in one mixed set: Mail Order Bride Romance, Regency Romance, and Scottish Highland Romance, Contemporary Christian Romance, and Young Adult Enjoy this special Holiday Bundle **Holiday LoveRachel...

Put some sparkle in your Holidays with USA Today Bestselling author Marilyn Campbell's Christmas Presents, and discover a Saint, a Sinner, and a Town full of Spirits. Angels & Shamrocks: During the Christmas season, angels have a few more heavenly abilities than usual. So...

When Lexi receives an invitation to spend Christmas with her deceased father's family, duty compels her to accept, duty and curiosity. Why, after a quarter-century of silence, does her father's family want to meet her? Told that if she brings the necessary paperwork, she...

The Nigger of the ""Narcissus"" A Tale of the Forecastle[a] (sometimes subtitled A Tale of the Sea), first published in the United States as The Children of the Sea, is an 1897 novella by Polish-British novelist Joseph Conrad. The central character is an Afro-Caribbean...

Lydia's fate was changed thanks to the intervention of a mysterious benefactor... but when Elizabeth learns the gentleman's identity, she cannot help but wonder if she has made a terrible mistake in her judgment of Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy.But when she is finally able to...

The Abbot's Ghost is a classic Christmas ghost story that is not nearly as famous as Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol, but ranks among the greatest ever Christmas tales. The text was penned by the great American author, Louisa May Alcott under the pen...

Kathleen James has put her practical side away for once and looks forward to the perfect romantic evening: an intimate dinner with the man of her dreams--and an engagement ring. She is not prepared to hear that he wants to bring his grandmother back...

It has been months since their chance meeting at Pemberley, but if Fitzwilliam Darcy believed that he would be able to chase thoughts of Elizabeth Bennet's fine eyes and pert opinions from his heart and his mind, he was very much mistaken. But an...

Hockey, holidays, and a slap shot to the heart Jillian Morgan is a single mom and flower shop owner. She once had a promising career as a women's hockey player. But life gave her a slap shot to the heart; she left the ice...

Is Santa real? Someone wants to know. There are so many, which one is he? Where is Santa? Who is Santa? Can the grown-up's help?Santa, if it's really you, will you please stand up?!Will the Real Santa Please Stand Up? was written to remind...

"The Thin Santa Claus" is a humorous short story written by Ellis Parker Butler, an American author known for his wit and comedic writing style. This story was first published in 1909 and has since become a classic of humorous Christmas literature. The plot...

It's Southern California in the late 1990s. A widowed psychologist who works in a department store has a knack for helping people choose the ideal gift. But past losses prevent her from giving her ten-year-old son what he most wants. Into their lives enters...

'A delicious Christmas delight' - Katie Fforde'All the best things about Christmas wrapped into one gorgeous, romantic read' - Phillipa AshleyThe gorgeous, Christmassy feel-good follow up to the Summer best-seller 'From Italy With Love'.Just until Christmas...That's what Paris socialite Siena keeps telling herself. She'll...

Christmas in the small town of Timberton, Montana, is always filled with holiday traditions, exquisite cuisine, and heartfelt camaraderie. Betty's annual cookie exchange will delight many a sweet tooth, and Mist's elegant Christmas Eve dinner will enchant even the most discerning of palates. And...

What Do You Love About Christmas? The scent of pine. A crackle and snap from the fireplace. Warm cinnamon-and-sugar cookies.Pour yourself a cup of cheer and savor these stories in a journey back to memories of childhood when you schemed to get that perfect...

In a local community center, the children search to find the true star of Christmas!Author: Shalindu Malishka, Brittney L. MorganISBN-10: 8466169997ISBN-13: 9798466169997Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/15/2023Pages: 28Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.19lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.07d

"I have no doubt that it will stand the test of time and become a classic in its own right." -Behind the BookshelfIt's Christmas Eve in western Kansas and a snowstorm is gaining strength as Bear Bailey, a devoted Great Pyrenees, tries to comfort...

"A Christmas Garland" is a collection of Christmas stories written by Max Beerbohm, an English essayist, caricaturist, and humorist. The book was first published in 1912. Max Beerbohm is known for his wit and satire, and this collection is no exception. The book features...

Edmund Filliput is a successful businessman, but he is living a dreary life on a dreary Christmas Eve. Then he meets a happy stranger who keeps Christmas in his heart year-round. Over a cup of coffee and a bowl of beef stew, the stranger...

Christmas at West Ranch is always a blizzard of gifts, gatherings and stolen kisses under snowy mistletoe. But this Christmas might be the most magical of all.When Sassy came back to Wyoming and Ash, she promised to stay until Christmas. Ash is giving her...

It's Christmas Eve: a time of wonder, magic, anticipation... and terror.A father who will go to any lengths to feed his hungry children. An unsuspecting woman who inherits a house with a deadly secret. A murderous widow who shares a train carriage with Jack...

Christmas is coming and are you ready for it?This Coloring book will put the joy back into Christmas for you 101 Pages of Contents to help you enjoy the holiday season and avoid the stress wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New...

Dear Santa, I don't know why I'm writing this. It's not like I've ever truly believed in the magic of Christmas, but what do I have to lose? My mother can't look at me, my father doesn't know whose side to take, and my...

Having already discovered the Yule Lads, and becoming their biggest fan, I set about to find all that I could about them. While doing this research, somewhere along the way I discovered the Forgotten Yule Lads. All I found was a list of names,...

John Peerybingle, a carrier, lives with his young wife Dot, their baby boy and their nanny Tilly Slowboy. A cricket chirps on the hearth and acts as a guardian angel to the family. One day a mysterious elderly stranger comes to visit and takes...

I'm in a jam. Or should I say stuck in shortbread dough?I inherited my beloved grandpa's bakeshop and have his golden baking fingers, but now the shop's finances are dwindling. Without some dough, a plan, and a booth in this year's Christmas Festival, my...

Growing up in a funeral parlor is a dark and depressing way of life for young Jimmy Natale. Continuously surrounded by sadness and death, Jimmy latches on to the only bright star in his life: Christmas. His deep infatuation with the colors, food, spirit,...

'The ideal poolside read!' The Writing Garnet Did she really say 'I do'?! Emma is getting married! She knows it should be the happiest time of her life, but she can't help feeling she's marrying the wrong man. So when she wakes up on...

'The perfect book to take on holiday!' Pretty Little Book Reviews on Summer at 23 The Strand When Cara Howard's husband passes away, she and her teenage daughter, Mae, are left with nothing except their beloved family home at Cove End. Overlooking the sparkling...

Edmund Filliput is a successful businessman, but he is living a dreary life on a dreary Christmas Eve. Then he meets a happy stranger who keeps Christmas in his heart year-round. Over a cup of coffee and a bowl of beef stew, the stranger...

What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than a love poetry contest at the Glosser Bros. and Gee Bee department stores? The winner gets a shopping spree, but the best prize goes to the judges: falling in love. Sparks fly when Gee Bee girl...

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...

The ghost of Christmas present visits three estranged friends. The littlest angel shows a writer what Christmas really means. An almost empty pickle jar, a dying father and a family ethic motivate a young man. A cold December rain is held at bay by...

Do you believe in pure love from first sight until the fading light of last sight?Get ready for a whirlwind of love, laughter, and cultural collision, bracing yourself for an unforgettable journey as jeweler Adam and veterinarian Kelly navigate the unpredictable terrain of their...

There is a special time of year.A time when everyone celebrates.There are many things celebrated: Life, love, family, selflessness, and more.Come with us as we explore that time, That time of fun, food, gifts, laughter, hope, And Decked Halls. Edited by Sam Knight With...

Aspiring writer and mystery fan Candace "Andy" Kayne has accepted an invitation to spend Christmas at her wealthy best friend's ski lodge. When a priceless family heirloom, the fabled "Christmas Diamond," suddenly goes missing, the snooty family matriarch immediately accuses Andy of the theft....

Natalie Taylor and Dean Fletcher are serial Christmas party crashers. But when they start crashing the same parties...the mittens come off and the sparks fly!As much as she loves Christmas, after her mother's death, events planner Nat can't face the jolly season anymore. So...

There is something in the very season of the year that gives a charm to the festivity of Christmas. At other times we derive a great portion of our pleasures from the mere beauties of nature. Our feelings sally forth and dissipate themselves over...

Two lonely people discover that love is the best Christmas present of all.Jeannie Carlson thought she'd be spending all her Christmases alone. Her husband, the one true love of her life, passed away unexpectedly in January, leaving Jeannie a widow at forty-two. When an...

Christmas has never been a time of the year that's filled writer Abra Charles with undiluted pleasure. If you'd been left on a doorstep 38 years ago on Christmas Eve morning, you might have a few issues with the holiday as well.Abra's avoided her...