Fiction - Holidays

Author: Connie SheltonISBN-10: 1649142439ISBN-13: 9781649142436Publisher: Secret Staircase BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/20/2026Pages: 280Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.63d

Christmas just hasn't been the same since Trey's parents got divorced. Though he has a wonderful stepdad now, he still misses the days when his family was whole.Now that he's almost a teenager, he's being allowed to visit his dad alone for a few...

Every book in the Halfmoon Quay series can be read as a standalone. Sometimes you have to run away to find where you belong... When Ed Penrose returns to Halfmoon Quay unannounced after months working in the Caribbean, he's just looking forward to sleeping...

A Christmas to remember... ... in a town she'd rather forget Holly Wynter never planned to return to Birchbrook. But when an old friend calls with a festive job opportunity, it could be just what her fledgling events business needs. So reluctantly, she agrees...

Charlotte Pitt's clever grandmother investigates the sudden disappearance of her dear friend in this chilling holiday whodunit by New York Times bestselling author Anne Perry. Mariah Ellison, Charlotte Pitt's grandmother, accepts her longtime friend Sadie's gracious invitation to spend Christmas with her and her...

For Tia Stafford, becoming a head writer has always been her dream. When she is sent to Snowy Falls to cover its yearly Christmas Festival, she'll stop at nothing to write the perfect article. But as she fully immerses herself in all the town...

A feel-good Scottish Christmas romcom full of family chaos, village gossip and festive Highland warmth. Christmas in Lochalshie comes with snow, gossip and absolutely no chance of a quiet life. Gaby and Jack deserve a break. They are new parents, pub owners and survivors...

'Tis normally the season to be jolly. But with someone trying to wreck the winter wonderland, can she dig up a suspect in a mistletoe mystery? Carter Cash can't wait to experience her first small-town Christmas. And with the local billionaire suddenly announcing his...

The must-read Sunday Times bestseller, the perfect feel-good stocking filler for fans of animal lovers and fans of The Guest Cat Can a pet really change your life? Alfie is homeless, abandoned after his elderly owner passes away. But when he stumbles on to...

A massive winter storm catches most of the country off guard on Christmas Eve. In Nashville, a group of strangers will be brought together by nature, and by a handsome man with mysterious generosity. Strangers can become friends in a matter of hours, but...

Stories from My Father is a captivating collection of tales that take readers on an extraordinary journey through vibrant African landscapes and rich cultural experiences. Told through the eyes of a father who weaves wisdom, adventure, and timeless lessons, this anthology brings together the...

Humorous and dramatic scenes happen in the holidays with these stories adapted from stage plays, poems from decades of contemplation, essays from blog posts, and artwork from many seasonal productions. Making holiday art and programs has been author Mark R. Turner's occupation since childhood...

"Neil has created a story that extends beyond Christmas and brings magic to every single day. This book will be a much-loved part of my Christmas library from now on." 5 Stars! - Susan Sewell for Readers' Favorite. "If you think all of the...

Set Sail along Carlisle Bay! Olivia Shields is back in Carlisle Bay, Connecticut, after having traveled the world as a professional ballet dancer. Dancing was her life. Chasing performance dreams is all she's ever known or planned for. One summer she spent in Carlisle...

Nestle down for a joyride of unparalleled mistletoe mischief as multiple award-winning author Kat Bastion unveils five brand-new multicultural romantic comedies in... Half-baked Holidays. Delicious chaos as romance and yuletide collide. Family chaos erupts as former high school crushes toss mischief into their first...

When love is stretched beyond understanding...Noel Miracle considered herself blessed that the Wellings family had welcomed her into their lives. They were the only source of happiness she had known throughout her childhood.A special bond is broken by youth's foolishness...Naive and blinded by her...

Hayden Green is the epitome of a cheery, generous, small-town guy. He keeps himself busy in a tiny railroad town tucked in the hills of the Midwest by helping others. If he also finds himself wishing for a tall, dark, and handsome man to...

This collection encompasses diverse stories and many genres. But, they all have one thing in common. The stories are for the holidays and Christmas is the theme. You'll love turning the pages to read these many imaginary tales for the winter season. So enjoy,...

Three middle aged ladies meet in a Bali jail and not on a warm beach. They must find a way of escape before they are locked up indefinitely. Confiding in each other brings out interesting emotions and memories. After attempting an escape they fear...

Barbados - exotic beaches, wonderfully romantic and mysterious - a dream venue for a wedding. But when Julie Read planned to marry Gavin Anderson there, she had no idea it would soon be her home. The magnificent Silver Lady Cottage completes the Caribbean dream,...

★★ Experience the magic of the holidays with this collection of three sweet, clean, and inspirational romances. These stories are filled with delightful characters and celebrate the joy, blessings, and true meaning of Christmas. ★★ This collection includes the following books: Aloha To LoveGoodbye...

On snowy Christmas 1957, during the coldest winds of the Cold War, an eleven-year-old American girl, with a "nonstandard" face and fascination with Martians, wishes for a miracle: to love and to be loved. Since there is no shooting star to wish upon, she...

Glaciers Melt and Mountains Smoke by Joe Moore is the dramatic and thought-provoking finale to The Santa Claus Trilogy, where fantasy meets environmental urgency.Overview The North Pole is in peril. As the ice beneath Santa's village begins to melt, buildings plunge into the Arctic...

Spring Stories! Spring has sprung, and The Master Storyteller, Paul John Hausleben, has the perfect stories for reading during the season of awakening! From Easter to Saint Patrick's Day to springtime romance, Paul John Hausleben covers them all inside the pages of this story...

The Christmas Tree and Other Christmas Stories, Tales for a Christmas Evening, is a compilation of stories of Christmas magic from the master storyteller, Paul John Hausleben. Following on the heels of his famous Christmas story, "The Time Bomb in The Cupboard," Mr. Hausleben...

Take a dash of Christmas emotions and strategically drop the emotions into a mix of pages and combine it with a pinch of Christmas nostalgia. Then add a Christmas fantasy with a ghost or perhaps something or someone else, and then a helping of...

One Quilt Binds Three Generations of Amish WomenEnjoy the gift of a brand new romance from New York Times bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter, along with stories by her daughter-in-law, Jean, and granddaughter, Richelle.For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy...

Every book in the Halfmoon Quay series can be read as a standalone. Sometimes you have to run away to find where you belong... When Ed Penrose returns to Halfmoon Quay unannounced after months working in the Caribbean, he's just looking forward to sleeping...

A Christmas to remember... ... in a town she'd rather forget Holly Wynter never planned to return to Birchbrook. But when an old friend calls with a festive job opportunity, it could be just what her fledgling events business needs. So reluctantly, she agrees...

Escape to the South of France with bestseller Alison Roberts, author of Falling for Provence! The ultimate escapist romance for fans of Gillian Harvey, Sarah Morgan and Karen Swan In Provence's golden heat, even guarded hearts surrender. Tilly is an expert in love-just not...

Some summers stay with you forever. This one never left.A golden trip across Europe was supposed to be an escape. Instead, it becomes a trap.Driven by a desperate need to break free from the suffocating emotional control of his mother, Vihan will do anything...

"A yuletide Midsommar drenched in eggnog and blood." -CLAY MCLEOD CHAPMAN, author of Wake Up and Open Your EyesA young reporter follows a string of disappearances into the middle of a terrifying Christmas cult inspired by our favorite holiday classics.You better watch out. You...

New York Times Bestselling AuthorHer holiday bundle of joy Could bring two worlds together... Days before Christmas, pregnant Helen Schrock finds Isaac Petersheim standing at her front door. She never expected to see the Mennonite baseball player ever again, much less marry him. Yet...

He never wanted to be anyone's hero Until he met one special K-9... Haunted by a mission gone wrong, former Marine Lucas Rose keeps to himself on the family ranch running their service dog training program. So when city girl Juliette McCord asks him...

He never wanted to be anyone's hero Until he met one special K-9... Haunted by a mission gone wrong, former Marine Lucas Rose keeps to himself on the family ranch running their service dog training program. So when city girl Juliette McCord asks him...

A surprise Christmas encounter Could mean a new beginning... After farmer Stan Novak rescues a car crash victim and her young child during a blizzard, he feels a spark of recognition toward the injured woman. Only, Louisa Slattery doesn't remember her own name--or her...

To earn their Christmas inheritance They'll form an unexpected partnership. Military veteran Reed McCrone comes home to Oklahoma to sell his family ranch, and learns that his late mother has split the inheritance between him and her loyal ranch hand, Jenna Sadler...Reed's ex-sweetheart. In...

New York Times Bestselling AuthorHer holiday bundle of joy Could bring two worlds together... Days before Christmas, pregnant Helen Schrock finds Isaac Petersheim standing at her front door. She never expected to see the Mennonite baseball player ever again, much less marry him. Yet...

THE BASIS FOR THE HALLMARK CHRISTMAS MOVIE NANTUCKET NOEL A Nantucket shopkeeper discovers that Christmas is the perfect occasion to make unexpected friendships . . . to warm the coldest of hearts--and maybe even find love. Christina Antonioni is preparing for the holidays at...

Welcome to the Abyss! If you stay awhile, you'll find that horror is always in the forecast, regardless of the time of year. Seasons in the Abyss is a flash fiction anthology containing more than 70 stories of horror and suspense.The season of fear...

During my travels I was fortunate to encounter the most intriguing people that one would rarely ever meet. Though I cannot verify their thoughts to be truly interesting, admitting that my own thoughts cannot be fully trusted, I do present to you this story...

At once experimental, dark, and playful, Tom Halford's Over the Lights and Over the Houses will make you laugh until it hurts. Nick Kearney and his sister hardly ever speak. Before she moved away, they used to be inseparable. Trying to escape what feels...

She swore off love...until her Cupid made her sign on the dotted line.Everlee McKinley hates Valentine's Day.The pink. The pressure. The overpriced roses.And being six months out from the breakup she never saw coming hasn't exactly softened her stance.So when her best friend tricks...

When a Detroit blizzard brings traffic and her life to a standstill, Jasmine Carter, an overworked ER nurse, finds herself stranded on the side of I-94 in the middle of a whiteout. Cold, panicked, and exhausted from her shift, she's not expecting anyone to...

Nestled at the edge of the sleepy village of Maple Hollow, Willow Cottage stands beneath the watchful branches of an ancient willow tree. With its crooked chimney, ivy-covered walls, and the faint glow that lingers in its windows after dark, the locals whisper that...

What if, on Christmas Eve, heaven did more than feel near-what if it opened?After a devastating fire spares her life and the lives of her children, Sarah returns to the farmhouse of her childhood-a home shaped by faith, cherished memories, and the enduring love...

Two best friends. Two big secrets. One chance to spread holiday cheer.Matthew Coates has made a crucial mistake...he's fallen in love with his best friend. It wasn't supposed to happen, but it did. He's been able to keep his feelings hidden for years, but...

Jack Mathews wanted to get away from the city and enjoy some time on the slopes. He'd rented a nice cabin in the mountains and was more than ready to spend some time alone before the holidays.Being from a large family, Ronnie Diaz decided...

Grab your tissues and chocolate, and get ready to cuddle up with this heartwarming collection of Valentine's Day stories. From the joy of finding "the one" to the deep bond of friendship, these short tales are perfect for couples, singles, and everyone who believes...

Embrace the spirit of Christmas with this heartwarming collection of classic tales. Journey through a world of festive wonder with stories from beloved authors like O. Henry, Hans Christian Andersen, Louisa May Alcott, and more. From the selfless love of "The Gift of the...