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Who knew a seven-foot nutcracker could be a murder weapon? Finding the body of the toy store owner Betty King is the latest in a list of reasons Michael Bellemare feels far from jolly this holiday season. Having secured jobs for two local teens at the store, obligation leads Michael to help uncover the killer and clear both their names. Unfortunately, the mounting evidence seems to point to one of the teens. Partnering with detective Janis Jets, Michael listens in as Janis interviews residents and learns more about the hold Betty King had over Lily Rock. Possible mob ties. A runaway dog.

Cindy Kirk’s wonderfully romantic and emotional love story, No One Like Her, is guaranteed to pull at your heartstrings. Don’t miss listening to this wonderful love story that will leave you sighing with pleasure as you listen to the finals minutes.

Chris Gardner has a good life in New Orleans. He owns a club in the French Quarter, has a wonderful crew of people who call it home, loyal, caring friends, and even gets his kid fix by helping to take care of his chef’s daughter. What he doesn’t have is that special someone to share his days and nights with. He thought he did, once upon a time, but that man left to find fame and fortune, became a rockstar, and never returned. And that’s fine. Life isn’t a fairy tale. Now if only he could find a band to play music in his club at night, that would be a Christmas miracle.

Every girl dreams of the perfect proposal. And my boss thought it would be a ‘media moment’ if I proposed to my boyfriend, Rex, live on national TV. With everyone watching. Rex said no. Now I’m a social media sensation for all the wrong reasons and hiding out in Hawaii. But because the universe apparently hates me, so is Rex... with his supermodel new girlfriend! To avoid total humiliation I need to find my own irresistible date. And the gorgeous surfer who looks like he’s walked straight from the ocean and into my fantasies is the perfect solution.

The moment Thirza Caruthers sets foot on Corfu, memories flood back: the scent of jasmine, the green shutters of her family’s home — and her brother Billy’s tragic disappearance years before. Returning to the Greek house, high above clear blue waters, Thirza tries to escape by immersing herself in painting — and a passionate affair. But as webs of love, envy, and betrayal tighten around the family, buried secrets surface.

Kris Kringle isn't just the jolly old elf of legend. He's a lethal operative, defending the North Pole from threats both seen and unseen. When a devastating cyber attack nearly destroys his operations, Kris must trade his sleigh for high-tech gear. His mission: track down the shadowy figures behind the assault and neutralize them before they can strike again.

Did you know that in Victorian England a part of the Christmas celebration was the telling of ghost stories? And the greatest and most beloved of all Christmas ghost stories is A Christmas Carol by the great Charles Dickens. Sit back and be prepared to be just a little scared but in the end you will be very much into the holiday spirit (or spirits) while listening to this wonderful rendering of this most classic of all Christmas ghost stories.

Christmas in a castle shouldn't involve booby traps and impending death. Can you build a catapult from rakes and flowerpots? When Beryl finds her aunt dead, she flees before the cops blame her. Unfortunately, the killers are after her. Rural Michigan isn’t Gramercy Park, but it does have a great castle to hide out in! “Gibbs” arrives home from the hospital (broken leg and all) to find someone living on his third floor, hiding out from “goons,” and making boobytraps to fend off an attack! Beryl is determined to beat the goons at their own game. Gibbs just wants to keep her alive.

Wenn die ängstliche Städterin den Hof in Ostfriesland übernehmen soll, wird es turbulent. Ein herrlicher Nordsee-Sommerroman, der eine perfekte Auszeit vom Alltag bietet. Als ihre beste Freundin von ihrem Verlobten sitzengelassen wird und dringend eine Auszeit braucht, bietet Janna sofort ihre Hilfe an. Die Kölnerin wird sich um den Gulfhof an der Nordsee kümmern. Obwohl sie vor Schreck erstarrt, wenn sie ein Pferd auch nur mit den Hufen scharren hört. Ihrer Freundin zuliebe tauscht sie das Stadtleben trotz allem gegen Misthaufen und störrische Ziegen.

I never imagined meeting anyone who despised the holidays more than I did—until I met Mr. Jack Atlas. Tall, impeccably dressed, with a smoldering presence that could melt hearts, he also happened to be my boss. I was hired as his temporary assistant after he mysteriously fired the last one. Jack's grumpy demeanor was a constant, but during the holiday season, his Scrooge-like tendencies went into overdrive. I didn't blame him—I had my own reasons for avoiding the festivities, so who was I to judge?

The Hawthorne University Witch Holiday Collection is available in this three book boxed set. Each standalone short story encompasses real occult and pagan practices during the Easter, Halloween, and Christmas holiday seasons, amid Cadence’s romantic, ghostly and witchy adventures at Hawthorne University.

Miriam ist rundum zufrieden mit ihrem Leben, sie mag ihren Job als Grafikdesignerin, bewohnt eine heimelige Zweizimmerwohnung in Flensburg und führt mit ihrem Freund Henrik eine aufregende Wochenendbeziehung. Eine feste Partnerschaft oder gar Familienplanung stehen mit ihren fünfundzwanzig Jahren noch lange nicht auf ihrer Agenda. Alles ist perfekt, so wie es ist. Bis Henrik eines schönen Tages mit Sack und Pack vor ihrer Tür steht, er habe Job und Wohnung in Kiel aufgegeben, um jeden Morgen neben ihr aufzuwachen. Miriam schnappt nach Luft.

Annie has brought her three best friends and their families together for a long weekend away in a gorgeous seaside Airbnb. It should be idyllic – sun, sea, sand, cocktails and laughter. But below the surface, none of these friendships are quite what they seem. But below the surface, none of these friendships are quite what they seem. And Annie has a secret – and an earth-shattering favour to ask of one of her friends. As the idyllic weekend turns sour – arguments, grudges and a boat trip that goes awry – Annie must make her devastating decision – and change everyone’s lives, forever.

Perditus Sloan's life has been a constant balancing act between his drive for success and the family he loves-but too often neglects. Raised in a tumultuous home after his mother's passing, Perditus promised himself he'd provide a better life for his own family. But as his insurance business grows, so do the sacrifices he demands from his loved ones. Christmas, once filled with the warmth of pine-scented memories and glowing fires, now echoes with regret and missed moments.

When her husband Dick cheats on her, renowned chef Ashley James hurries home to Marco Island for comfort from her family. Ashley wants to start fresh and put her infertility and Dick’s infidelity far behind her and swiftly becomes the head chef of Ascent, a popular restaurant on her home island. She meets Ken Carlton, the enigmatic playboy owner who has built his restaurant chain on homegrown organic cuisine. At first, Ashley doesn’t think there’s much to see beyond the pomp and wealth. But she soon learns that Ken is struggling with the tragic loss of his wife.

This heartwarming holiday tale "Christmas Romance: Love, Magic, and Santa's Workshop Short Story" intertwines romance, adventure, and the timeless charm of Santa Claus’s magical world. Experience the magic of Christmas like never before. Santa Claus, a symbol of joy and generosity for centuries, never imagined love could find its way into his eternal mission When Emma, a compassionate social worker in the human world, finds herself caught in a snowstorm, she has no idea her life is about to change forever.

She expects to get the job done and return to Boston without complication. As Christmas approaches, Lacey is surrounded by nostalgia, as she tries to balance work and her personal life. Further adding to her growing list of distractions is her college boyfriend, Mason Peters. Will sparks fly when she runs into the man she left behind? When faced with the choice to stay or go, which path will she choose this time?

Sabine ist eine überaus erfolgreiche Eventmanagerin aus Berlin. Erst vor Kurzem wurde sie kinderlos geschieden. Sabine ist nicht gerade begeistert, als ihr humorvoller Papa Werner sie anlässlich seines 80. Geburtstags zu einer einwöchigen Kreuzfahrt in der Adria ab Venedig einlädt. Vater und Tochter trennen nämlich Welten. Sabine findet sich schließlich in einer Luxussuite mit Butler wieder. Im Urlaub angekommen, überschlagen sich die Ereignisse. Es stellt sich heraus, dass ihr Papa die Mitreisende Hilde schon aus Deutschland kennt.

Lakritze, Stau, Rote Bete - für Alaska ist so ziemlich alles besser als Weihnachten. Als selbsternannter Weihnachtsmuffel, verabscheut sie seit dem Ende ihrer letzten Beziehung alles, was auch nur im Entferntesten mit dem Fest der Liebe zu tun hat. Zu dumm nur, dass sie auf ihrem Heimflug ausgerechnet auf Finnley, den Weihnachtsfan Nr. 1, treffen muss. Und als ob das nicht schon genug wäre, sitzt er im Flugzeug auch noch neben ihr. Schnell wird klar: Es ist Zeit für ein Wunder...

'Flirts und Trostplätzchen' ist Teil der Christmas Love-Anthologie. Alle Teile können unabhängig voneinander gehört werden.