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A collection of five winter holiday tales from the Power Places series.

With Christmas just around the corner, Ainsley and the rest of the Gooseberry Bay crew are embracing the holiday season by volunteering at the local tree lot. But during a snowy late-night shift, a strange and unexpected sound cuts through the winter air—church bells, long silent, ringing out across the bay. The haunting chime sparks a chilling memory for Jemma and Josie: the tragic story of a pastor’s daughter who disappeared on Christmas Eve a decade ago. Her only trace—a jacket left behind in the belltower—left the town shaken.

Sara and Mia are more than just mother and daughter—they’re best friends, confidantes and partners in adventure. Mia’s dad’s identity may still be a mystery, but Mia’s independent, adventurous mum has more than made up for it over the years. So when Sara suggests a sun-soaked escape to Kos, the stunning Greek island shaped by volcanic forces, Mia jumps at the chance for their perfect summer getaway.

Mickes fru har gått bort i cancer och kvar står han med deras två barn och en bottenlös sorg. Trots påtryckningar från sin välbärgad familj vill han inte flytta tillbaka till Djursholm. Han köper ett litet radhus nära sitt nya jobb, utan att veta om gemenskapen han ska få när han behöver den som mest. I husen bredvid välkomnar Mirre och Malin honom in i en grannsämja där alla hjälps åt med livspusslet. Skogen bakom det nya hemmet utforskar Micke och familjen genom dinosauriejakter – sonen Hugos favoritaktivitet.

Frispråkiga Barbro ser fram emot att fira jul med sin dotter Ingela och barnbarnet Barbie. Precis som de alltid har gjort. Men när Ingela gör något helt oväntat, som får både Barbro och Barbie att tappa hakan, känner Barbro på sig att julen inte kommer att bli som vanligt – alls. Efter en kaotisk sommar ska Fjölleby camping förvandlas till en snötäckt julmarknad, en uppgift som visar sig utmanande under en regnig och lerig juletid.

Maggie Martin isn't hosting Rosemont's annual Christmas potluck. Her Christmas cheer has vanished until an exciting piece of news and a call for help propels her into action. Meanwhile, Anita Archer's sewing machine museum is rapidly becoming a reality. She's purchased an abandoned building on the town square, and renovations are ahead of schedule and under budget. Until they're not. The shocking discovery of an illicit enterprise would have been enough. When pipes freeze, the resulting flood exposes a discovery that puts Westbury on the map in a whole new way.

Last Halloween, thirty trick-or-treaters vanished into the night. This October, they’re coming back—one by one, each day of the month. But every child carries the same chilling warning: something is returning on the 31st. Bob has never stopped searching for his daughter. Now, as the shadows of Halloween grow longer, he must face the darkness that stole her—before it takes everything again.

Vier Jahre ist es her, dass Elinas Ex-Freund Ben sie verlassen hat und sie von ihrer Heimatinsel verschwunden ist. Jetzt kehrt sie mit ihrer kleinen Tochter zurück nach Föhr, um den Nachlass ihrer Mutter zu regeln.Kaum angekommen, bittet ausgerechnet Ben sie um Hilfe. Obwohl es Dinge gibt, die er nie erfahren darf, geht Elina auf Bens Kontaktversuche ein und stürzt sich ins nächste emotionale Dilemma. Ein Wasserschaden macht Bens Traum von der eigenen Praxis zum Horrortrip. Die dringend benötigten Handwerker sind nicht aufzutreiben.

Es ist Vorweihnachtszeit. Auf der Ostseeinsel Fehmarn kehrt besinnliche Ruhe ein. Doch dann wird ein Mann tot aufgefunden. Er wurde in seiner Ferienwohnung erschlagen. Ins Visier der Ermittlungen gerät eine exzentrische Lebedame, inselbekannt für ihre vielen Männerbekanntschaften. Die alternde Charmeurin ist stets knapp bei Kasse. Sie schafft es aber immer wieder, sich von ihren Eroberungen aushalten zu lassen. Hat ihre Habgier sie zur Mörderin gemacht?

Going home for Christmas can be risky to the heart. USA Today bestselling author Curtiss Ann Matlock gives listeners a story of a road trip filled with affectionate wit and heartwarming romance. Lacey Bryant, the ever-hopeful waitress at Gerald’s Truck Stop in Albuquerque, New Mexico, longs to go home for Christmas. It has been eleven years since ran away from her angry father. Now she is ready to go home and ask forgiveness and to share with her aging parents the grandchildren they have never seen.

A family dealing with a tragedy when an unexpected guest arrives for the holidays… A stranger who seems to have mysteriously stepped out of the past… A surprising chain of events that will teach the family about the miracle of forgiveness… A special gift left behind Christmas Day that causes the family to realize there are times, when needed the most, that help can come unexpectedly and unannounced… Sometimes from a perfect stranger…

It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but Leyland Scott is down in the dumps. It’s his first Christmas since losing his mom, it’s possible his job of over twenty years is about to be axed, and he just can’t find it in himself to care about anything really. Except for one thing—Lynette who works at the coffee shop. She’s the only bright spot in his day. Lynette is fairly new in town, having made the move to the big city a few months ago to find herself. She’s struggling to make ends meet but she’s determined to prove she can make it.

Todd blasts in from the kitchen with a daiquiri in hand. He sets the drink on the table and two things happen simultaneously; Todd jumps onto Bill’s knee and holds out his hand for his twenty bucks. Charles jumps up on the table and buries his beak in Bill’s daiquiri. Every time Bill tries to take a drink, the dog growls and stiffens its legs. If Bill pulls on the glass, the dog’s growl goes up in pitch. If he stops, the pitch goes down. After a bit of practice, Bill succeeds in playing ‘Jingle Bells’ on the furious dog.

Jimcin Recordings presents Three tales of Christmas. From the spirit of the holiday, warming the hearts of rugged miners to exalted "wise men" on a snowy journey to an incredible journey to Thompson Hall. We hope you enjoy this chronicle of the season.

When Chris Kringle rolls into the charmingly festive town of South Bendover, Massachusetts, he’s not expecting much more than a quiet escape from his past. Instead, he’s roped into the role of “Naughty Santa” for the town’s infamous Naughty or Nice Festival—complete with a fitted Santa suit, cheeky traditions, and some very unexpected perks.

När Wilmas tillvaro rasar samman lämnar hon Stockholm bakom sig och tar tåget norrut till farmor på Stjärngårda, platsen hon svurit att aldrig återvända till. Men det är en decembermånad när ingenting är som förr på gården. Farmor har fått ett infall som snart sätter hela släkten i gungning, barndomsvännen Emmy är sig lik men något har förändrats, och när Wilma möter sin första kärlek igen väcks känslor hon trodde var glömda.

Bexley Cosgrove knows what it means to be left behind. As a child, she was abandoned and would surely have died if not for the actions of a stray dog who found and took care of her. That dog didn’t just save her life; he gave it meaning. Now an adult, Bexley has made it her mission to return the favor—one rescued animal at a time. With a heart as big as her rescue ranch, she fights for every lost and forgotten soul, determined to give them the second chance she was once provided.

From USA TODAY bestselling author Kathleen Fuller comes a cozy, kisses-only romance about fresh starts, fall leaves, and finding love right next door, perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls and Sarah Adams. Via Dalton has sworn off men to focus on the two things she loves most: her quirky cat café...

När Wilmas tillvaro rasar samman lämnar hon Stockholm bakom sig och tar tåget norrut till farmor på Stjärngårda, platsen hon svurit att aldrig återvända till. Men det är en decembermånad när ingenting är som förr på gården. Farmor har fått ett infall som snart sätter hela släkten i gungning, barndomsvännen Emmy är sig lik men något har förändrats, och när Wilma möter sin första kärlek igen väcks känslor hon trodde var glömda.

I sin hyggelige boghandel i Edinburgh, The Christmas Book Shop, forbereder Katie sig til jul. Alt tyder på, at det bliver den sidste, for økonomien halter, og Katie er blevet gammel og mangler én til at overtage den lille butik, der har været i familiens eje gennem generationer. Samtidig leder Katies kusine Ann efter en fjern slægtning i København, en ung kvinde som er eneste overlevende fra en ulykke mange år tidligere.