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A Christmas Baby Surprise (Billionaires and Babies #23)
by Catherine MannWill amnesia offer a second chance for this couple and their baby? Find out, only from USA TODAY bestselling author Catherine Mann. After a car accident, Alaina Rutger can't remember her husband or their newly adopted baby. But her amnesia also means she's forgotten the disaster they made of their marriage. Her husband, Porter, knows he's made mistakes. Now he'll do whatever it takes to rebuild the family he nearly lost-even keep their near-divorce from his wife. This Christmas he'll convince Alaina to stay. But will a secret she's kept for years resurface and put them to the ultimate test? Enjoy a special Texas Cattleman's Club: Lies and Lullabies bonus prequel short story from Janice Maynard Reclaimed by the Rancher
The Christmas Box: 20th Anniversary Edition (Christmas Box #1)
by Richard Paul EvansSince it was first published, more than seven million people have been touched by the magic of The Christmas Box, a holiday classic that is as beloved in our time as A Christmas Carol was in Dickens's. When Richard Paul Evans wrote The Christmas Box, he intended it as a private expression of love for his two young daughters, Jenna and Allyson. Though he often told them that he loved them, he didn't feel that they could ever really understand the depth of his feelings until they had experienced the joy of rearing their own children, and by that time their relationship would have changed forever. In writing The Christmas Box, he hoped that at some time in the future they would read the book and know of their father's love.As Evans began to write, he was amazed at the inspiration that flowed into his mind and heart. He completed the moving story of a widow and the young family who comes to live with her in less than six weeks, and bound twenty copies to give as Christmas presents to family and friends. In the following weeks, those twenty copies were shared and passed along from family to family, from friend to friend, and what began as a tale for two little girls became a message of miracles, hope, and healing for people throughout the world.
Christmas Bride for the Boss: Snowed In With The Reluctant Tycoon The Magnate's Holiday Proposal The Billionaire's Christmas Baby Christmas Bride For The Boss (Harlequin Romance Ser. #Vol. 4598)
by Kate HardyWedding planner—to wife and mother?Jamie Wallis needs a replacement nanny for his daughter—fast! So when a stunning young woman comes to him with a business proposal, he has a different proposition for her…Securing Jamie’s investment is essential, but Sophie Firth wasn’t expecting to be asked to care for his daughter! However, once they meet, Sophie can’t help adoring little Sienna. And, as Christmas approaches, Sophie quickly becomes part of the family—and Jamie can’t resist letting her into his heart!
The Christmas Cabin (The Carolina Girls)
by Michelle Major&“Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber.&” —Publishers Weekly on The Last Carolina SisterThere&’s no place like home for the holidays…As a girl, single mom Lauren Maxwell hated Magnolia, North Carolina. And she thought she&’d left her hometown in the rearview mirror years ago, but a message from her beloved baby brother, Brody, changes all that. He&’s getting married on Christmas Eve. So a holiday at Camp Blossom, the rustic sleepaway camp that had been a haven during her growing-up years, it is. Lauren won&’t even have to see her dictatorial father. Or her ex-husband, Ben…When Ben greets her at the surprisingly decrepit cabin, he&’s just as stubborn—and as irresistible—as ever. And when she discovers he&’s working with her estranged father to buy the campgrounds and rebuild them as luxury housing, Lauren is furious. She won&’t let the man who broke her heart win. So she and her daughter stay in town to block the sale.But the magic of the Christmas season brings back memories Lauren tried so hard to forget: his crooked smile, their daughter&’s laughter at the breakfast table, the feel of her hand in his. As the spark between them rekindles, Lauren realizes that second chances are real. And they&’re worth fighting for. Bonus Novella!A Carolina SongCountry Western singer Walker Calloway thought he was making romantic progress with shy and lovely schoolteacher Meghan Jacobs. After all, he&’d written her a love song! But she thought it was for his ex. Now it&’s up to him to prove that his heart already belongs to Meghan…for keeps…The Carolina GirlsBook 1: Wildflower SeasonBook 2: Mistletoe SeasonBook 3: Wedding SeasonBook 4: The Wish ListBook 5: The Front Porch ClubBook 6: The Christmas Cabin
Christmas Cakes and Mistletoe Nights: The one book you must read this Christmas
by Carole MatthewsWhat are readers saying about Carole Matthews? 'Fabulously enjoyable . . . full of heart and fun' Milly Johnson 'Gorgeous' Katie Fforde 'I laughed and cried and marvelled' Cathy Bramley ----------------------Fay and Danny are madly in love and it's all Fay's ever dreamed of. But she left everything - including the delightful cake shop she used to run - to be with Danny on his cosy canal boat The Dreamcatcher. And as she soon finds out, making delicious cakes on the water isn't always smooth sailing! Then Fay gets a call that sends her back to where it all began; back to where she first met Danny, back to her friends and the Cake Shop in the Garden. Even as Fay happily returns to dry land and her passion for baking, she knows it will be hard being away from Danny, especially with Christmas round the corner. But their relationship is strong enough to survive . . . isn't it?Can Fay really get everything she ever wanted in Christmas Cakes and Mistletoe Nights?Join Fay and her friends this Christmas and indulge in this wonderful, cake-filled novel of romance and friendship. Christmas Cakes and Mistletoe Nights is Sunday Times bestselling Carole Matthews doing what she does best! Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell and Milly Johnson.
Christmas Cakes and Mistletoe Nights: The one book you must read this Christmas
by Carole MatthewsWhat are readers saying about Carole Matthews? 'Fabulously enjoyable . . . full of heart and fun' Milly Johnson 'Gorgeous' Katie Fforde 'I laughed and cried and marvelled' Cathy Bramley ---------------------- Fay and Danny are madly in love and it's all Fay's ever dreamed of. But she left everything - including the delightful cake shop she used to run - to be with Danny on his cosy canal boat The Dreamcatcher. And as she soon finds out, making delicious cakes on the water isn't always smooth sailing! Then Fay gets a call that sends her back to where it all began; back to where she first met Danny, back to her friends and the Cake Shop in the Garden. Even as Fay happily returns to dry land and her passion for baking, she knows it will be hard being away from Danny, especially with Christmas round the corner. But their relationship is strong enough to survive . . . isn't it? Can Fay really get everything she ever wanted in Christmas Cakes and Mistletoe Nights?Join Fay and her friends this Christmas and indulge in this wonderful, cake-filled novel of romance and friendship. Christmas Cakes and Mistletoe Nights is Sunday Times bestselling Carole Matthews doing what she does best! Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell and Milly Johnson.
Christmas Cakes and Mistletoe Nights: The one book you must read this Christmas
by Carole MatthewsIndulge in this lovely, cake-filled novel of romance and friendship. Christmas Cakes and Mistletoe Nights is Top Three Sunday Times bestselling Carole Matthews at her heart-warming best!Fay and Danny are madly in love and it's all Fay's ever dreamed of. But she left everything - including the delightful cake shop she used to run - to be with Danny on his cosy canal boat The Dreamcatcher. And as she soon finds out, making delicious cakes on the water isn't always smooth sailing!Then Fay gets a call from her friends, a call that sends her back to her friends and the Cake Shop in the Garden. It will be hard being away from Danny but their relationship is strong enough to survive . . . isn't it?Fay soon falls happily back in love with her passion for baking - especially now she's on dry land again! - and starts to wonder if she ever should have left. With Christmas around the corner, Fay is determined that her friends will have a very merry time, but does that mean even more time away from Danny? Can Fay really get everything she ever wanted in Christmas Cakes & Mistletoe Nights.Includes an exclusive letter to the listener read by Carole Matthews herself!
A Christmas Carol: Book And Bible Study Guide Based On The Charles Dickens Classic A Christmas Carol
by Charles Dickens"Marley's face. It was not in impenetrable shadow as the other subjects in the yard were, but had a dismal light about it, like a bad lobster in a dark cellar."— A Christmas CarolEbenezer Scrooge is unimpressed by Christmas. He has no time for festivities or goodwill toward his fellow men and is only interested in money. Then, on the night of Christmas Eve, his life is changed by a series of ghostly visitations that show him some bitter truths about his choices. A Christmas Carol is Dickens' most influential book and a funny, clever and hugely enjoyable book. This edition also includes the stories 'The Chimes' and 'The Haunted Man.'Penguin Random House Canada is proud to bring you classic works of literature in e-book form, with the highest quality production values. Find more today and rediscover books you never knew you loved.
A Christmas Carol
by Adam Mckeown Gerald KelleyNow even the youngest readers can enjoy Charles Dickens's classic Christmas tale in this beautifully illustrated picture-book version of the holiday favorite, simpler to read but with all the magic of Dickens's voice preserved. Follow miserly Scrooge as he is whisked through the night by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come in order to face his selfish treatment of Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit, and Tiny Tim. Families will enjoy reading this shortened version of Dickens's story together, with its warm illustrations that capture every twist and turn."All the key elements of Dickens's seasonal ghost story remain intact in this skillful adaptation. McKeown streamlines the story while remaining true to the language and eerie aspects of the original."--Publishers Weekly"would make a fine read-aloud for an elementary-age group or a useful introduction before attending the play. . . . The lessons Scrooge learned are still valuable and worthy of passing along to younger readers, who can meet these famous characters and learn the origin of the oft-quoted 'Humbug!'"--Kirkus"the full pages of engaging watercolor and digital media illustrations effectively take readers into the scenes of regret, past merriment, and, finally, redemption. . . . An appropriate choice for a family read-aloud or for newly independent readers."--School Library JournalFrom the Hardcover edition.
A Christmas Carol: Read & Listen Edition
by Adam McKeownNow even the youngest readers can enjoy Charles Dickens&’s classic Christmas tale in this beautifully illustrated picture-book version of the holiday favorite, simpler to read but with all the magic of Dickens&’s voice preserved. Follow miserly Scrooge as he is whisked through the night by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come in order to face his selfish treatment of Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit, and Tiny Tim. Families will enjoy reading this shortened version of Dickens&’s story together, with its warm illustrations that capture every twist and turn.This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
Christmas Carol & the Defenders of Claus (A\christmas Carol Adventure Ser. #1)
by Robert L. FouchCarol really loves Christmas. The decorating and shopping, the Christmas sweaters and music—she wishes it all could be a year-round event. The only downside to the holiday is that she lives in Florida (not exactly the land of snow) and her only family is her Uncle Christopher, who adopted Carol when she was young, after her father's disappearance and mother's death. Her uncle owns a toy company and is super rich—but he's a grinch and a workaholic. Then, on a magical December trip to NYC, Carol meets her destiny. Santa—the real man with the bag—meets Carol at the top of Rockefeller Center, overlooking the tree. There he explains that Carol is descended from a long line of Defenders of Claus, those who protect and serve Santa. Carol's dad was a Defender. And now Carol has been tapped to fulfill his legacy. Who would want to hurt Santa? Someone pretty scary and shady, it appears—a masked man who's trying to destroy Christmas! Carol is whisked off to the North Pole on the adventure of a lifetime. Can she help save Santa before it's too late?
Christmas Carol & the Shimmering Elf (A Christmas Carol Adventure #2)
by Robert L. FouchThe battle for Christmas, and the world itself, is about to begin. When Christmas Carol, a Defender of Claus, is suddenly yanked into a portal by her Elven grandmother, she doesn&’t immediately understand what&’s happening. But all becomes clear when she and the Ancient One emerge on the other side of the portal in what&’s supposed to be the North Pole: everything&’s changed. Carol&’s father is gone. The Defenders of Claus don&’t exist. The Elf kingdom has been destroyed. And Santa&’s a broken shell of himself. The jolly world Carol knew has turned into a terrifying place, where the magic of Christmas has been eliminated and everyone lives in fear of the all-powerful Supreme Leader. Someone has traveled back in time to change history, and Carol&’s pretty sure she knows the culprit. Carol and her grandmother, with the help of two ragged boys who have lost everything in the rebellion against the Supreme Leader, track down the only Elf capable of helping their enemy travel through time. The bitter, shimmering creature reluctantly agrees to send Carol back, and she lands in the mid-1800s, when Santa was just getting started and the very first Defender of Claus was found. She must protect Santa and the original Defender and undo the damage her enemy has done or risk returning to a present day that has never known Christmas.
The Christmas Cat
by Maryann MacDonaldA cozy Nativity story for those who love Christmas and cats.All babies are beautiful and all babies cry. Jesus was no exception. On the night he was born, nothing Mary, Joseph, or the animals in the stable could do would comfort him. But when a curious kitten wanted its turn to calm the baby Jesus, a loving friendship blossomed on that very first Christmas.This perfect read-aloud was inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's drawings of La Madonna del Gatto, which show Mary lovingly holding the baby Jesus who is cuddling a cat.
Christmas Chocolat
by Kate DefriseIn this warm, engaging debut novel, four siblings make their way home, where their father, the memory of their mother, and long-held family secrets all collide just in time for ChristmasFor Maggie Arnaud and her siblings, childhood Christmases meant lavish feasts and beloved rituals. The day began with hot chocolate and cougnole de Noel--the sweet, rich bread traditional in their parents' native Belgium. Those special holidays ended with their mother's death, and their father has grown more distant each year. But now, he has summoned his grown children once again. And none of them is eager to expose their imperfect lives to his scrutiny...Jacqueline is an opera singer living in Brussels--outwardly successful but yearning for a deeper fulfillment. Near Philadelphia, cookbook writer Maggie's career and marriage are in turmoil. Colette, an aspiring clothing designer in California, lost her boyfriend and her savings in one blow. And roving younger brother Art is still searching for something--or someone. Armed with their insecurities, rivalries--and their mother's most delicious recipes--the Arnauds gather in Pennsylvania. But a good meal does more than feed the body--it awakens memories, nurtures bonds, and might even bring a family back together.Includes classic Belgian recipes
The Christmas Coat
by Clyde Robert BullaTwo brothers who squabble all the time cause their mother great despair, until a common purpose unites them in working unselfishly together--enabling them to give their mother her dearest wish for Christmas.
Christmas Comes to Cedar Cove: A Cedar Cove Christmas 1225 Christmas Tree Lane (Cedar Cove)
by Debbie MacomberReturn to Cedar Cove for the holidays! Get cozy with two heartwarming Christmas stories featuring your favorite characters from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber’s beloved series.A Cedar Cove ChristmasVery pregnant Mary Jo Wyse arrives in Cedar Cove on Christmas Eve, but her baby’s father isn’t in town. Which leaves Mary Jo stranded and alone. So Grace Harding brings Mary Jo home to her nearby ranch. The Hardings have a houseful of guests, but they offer Mary Jo a room over their stable. When Mary Jo goes into labor that night, a paramedic named Mack McAfee comes to her rescue. The people of Cedar Cove join them in celebrating the birth of baby Noel. But no one has more to celebrate than Mack. Because this Christmas brings him faith, hope and love1225 Christmas Tree LaneBeth Morehouse expects this Christmas to be one of her best. Her small tree farm is prospering, her daughters and her dogs are happy and well, and her new relationship with local vet Ted Reynolds is showing plenty of promise. But there are a few complications. First, someone left a basket filled with puppies on her doorstep, and she’s determined to place them in good homes. Then she finds out her daughters have invited their dad, Beth’s long-divorced ex, to come for Christmas. It will be a Christmas full of surprises!
Christmas Comes to Main Street (The Briar Creek Series #5)
by Olivia MilesThe mistletoe is out, and the gloves are off . . . 'Tis the worst season to be single, but Kara Hastings won't let a little Christmas funk spoil the festive season. Sure, running her own bakery is a little harder than she expected, but she can handle it. And she'll prove it to a certain infuriatingly handsome, bossy Big City guy. She may be sugar and spice, but she can kick his butt twice. Nate Griffin is in Briar Creek only for the holidays, and he refuses to fall for the whole "small town, candy cane-scented Christmas Wonderland" thing. He's more interested in the fresh-faced cookie chef who always knows exactly how to get under his skin. So when Nate challenges Kara in the town's big holiday contest, it's not just the competition that starts to heat up. If he's not careful, Kara won't just melt his icy resolve against a small-town Christmas . . . she'll melt his heart too.
Christmas Cracker: Book 15 (Horrid Henry #15)
by Francesca SimonNumber One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains a school play, some stolen sweets, a visit from Father Christmas and a HELLISH dinner! Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.
Christmas Crafts (10 Minute Crafts #5)
by Annalees LimCelebrate Christmas with easy, fun and exciting crafts! Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions show children how to snip, stick and sprinkle their way through the festive season, and make some brilliant decorations and gifts along the way.Learn how to stitch felt stockings, design and make a paper ribbon wreath, homemade Christmas tree decorations, and candy cane greeting cards, plus lots more amazing Christmas ideas!Using readily available and seasonally related materials, the 10 Minute Crafts series is packed full of fun crafts for special occasions. The perfect tool for teachers looking for original ideas as well as parents looking for fun ways to keep kids entertained.
Christmas Day
by Paul Durcan Peter RobbFor most of us Christmas is the season of huge helpings of good food, good drink, and with luck, good cheer, as the rituals of cracker-pulling, present-giving and happy or sulphurous family reunions fizzle and bang through the long afternoon. For anyone who has ever had too much of it, or felt out of it, or wanted to be out of it, or even succeeded in being out of it then been unexpectedly rescued by a good friend, this book-length poem contains a lifeline of humour and sanity in a world run seasonally mad. It is a funny, subversive, melancholy, self-mocking conversation between two men - Paul and Frank - in the top storey flat of a Dublin apartment block; a Stations of Christmas under the influence of "woman-hunger". Once read, Christmas Day itself will never be the same again.The volume also contains a second new work, "A Goose in the Frost", a tribute to Seamus Heaney on winning the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Christmas Day
by Sara JamesA warm-hearted rich family drama about the echoes of the past - and the chance to all come together at last this Christmas.During a heady holiday in France, Lori makes one mistake she hopes she can forget. Years later and Lori never thinks of that day - until her mistake makes himself known to her daughter, Ceri, insisting he's her father. Ceri wants answers but her mother doesn't want to give them. She's already paid the price for the secrets she's kept. But as Christmas draws near, can Lori heal her family's rift - as well as her own heart? Readers love Sara James' family drama Mothering Sunday: 'I read this book in one sitting!' 'A beautiful read' 'Such a joyous story' 'A real page turner' 'This is a book to escape into'
The Christmas Dog
by Melody CarlsonBetty Kowalski isn't looking forward to the holidays. She just can't seem to find Christmas in her heart. There's church, of course. But who can she bake for these days? And who would care whether or not she pulled out the Christmas decorations?Her new neighbour just adds to the problem. He's doing home improvements that don't appear to be improving much of anything. These days when Betty looks out the window, she sees a beat-up truck, a pile of junk, lots of blue tarps, and horror of horrors an old pink toilet. But when a mangy dog appears at her doorstep, the stage is set for Betty to learn a very important lesson about what Christmas is all about. This contemporary Christmas story is a timely yet gentle reminder that God can work miracles through something as seemingly insignificant as a little brown dog.
The Christmas Dog Sitters
by Lucy MitchellAt Christmas, all you need is love—and a mischievous spaniel to help you find it . . . &“[Mitchell&’s] writing is deliciously funny and has so much heart.&” —Sandy Barker, author of Match Me If You Can Rachel is struggling. She&’s navigating the loss of her best friend, she&’s left heartbroken by her ex-boyfriend, and she&’s recently been made redundant by her employer. So the impending holiday season is the last thing she wants to think about. Then her rich sister suggests that Rachel dog-sit her spaniel, Humphrey, in her luxurious country house in a quaint village in Surrey. However, Rachel is soon manipulated into caring for her elderly Grandpa Eric, too. Between managing flight-risk Humphrey and rebellious Grandpa Eric, Rachel uncovers family truths, discovers a secretive west wing . . . and must cook Christmas dinner for an entire village. Amid the chaos, Rachel meets handsome builder Ben. Working at the house, he&’s also no stranger to loss, but is willing to re-enter the dating scene—albeit with a six-year-old daughter in tow. Can Rachel and Ben find their way through grief at this tricky time of year? And when a snowstorm threatens to ruin Christmas for everyone, can Rachel and Humphrey bring the community together?The Christmas Dog Sitters is more than a heartwarming, festive comedy—it&’s a story of love and loss, and finding your own path, from the bestselling author of The Car Share.
The Christmas Doll
by Elvira WoodruffLucy and Glory are orphaned sisters with no real place to call home. Only their memories of a beautiful doll named Morning Glory brighten their bleak lives. When a fever sweeps through the workhouse where the girls live, they flee to the London.
Christmas Dreams: Four Stories (Portraits of Little Women)
by Susan Beth PfefferEach of the girls has a choice to make about the beautiful brooch. Meg's Christmas Dream: Meg would gladly exchange it for a gift for her father.... Jo's Christmas Dream: Jo behaves like a total scrooge and must learn the true spirit of Christmas. Beth's Christmas Dream: Beth discovers what her sisters' and parents' lives would have been like without her. Amy's Christmas Dream: Always happy to receive presents, Amy surprises everyone when she bestows a gift to a poor little girl. This quartet of Christmas stories captures the joyful spirit of the holiday season.