The Wild Rover
When, at the age of 46, Denis Shirley suddenly finds himself out of a job, he decides to turn a minor problem into a major opportunity by realising the dream of a lifetime. He sets off, in an old Land Rover, to visit all the remote parts of Southern Africa to spend some quiet time with the continent's wild animals and to learn a little about their way of life. Just before departing on this odyssey, however, things take an interesting turn... A humorous and informative stroll through the fascinating - and often frightening - ways of the African wild. And a lament for its fast-disappearing wildlife.
Abigail's Wedding
It has been ten years since her crazy summer adventure in the guest house with Birch and the gang, and as Abby approaches her 29th year, her life has changed in ways she never thought possible.She is a massively successful writer, and the time has come for more changes in her life, as she contemplates marriage, and settling down into a more stable and responsible life. Is it time to step up, face her fears, and finally make a bold move into village life?With chaos behind them, Birch starts to match her mother and step into public life, and she is taking the Curio's along with her, as she champions the outcasts, and drives her career forward, putting all the Curio's under the spotlight. The Curio's return in what is the most hilarious book to date, as the real beauty and depths rise to the surface, and highlight the true power of this amazing and compassionate group of people. Prepare to see the true nature of a Curio, and be embraced by the wonder of their hidden abilities, in what is the most thrilling, side splitting, and beautiful story of the Curio's so far.
Bill of the Black Hand
In this satirical tale, Wolf Durian spins the yarn of a hapless young man who gets swept up with notorious bandits, the Black Hand. Full of humor and unexpected twists, this book is perfect for fans of tall tales.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Intrusion of Jimmy
A delightful comic novel set in the world of high society London. When American Jimmy Pitt finds himself in financial straits, he turns to a life of crime and hijinks ensue.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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A Trip to London; Or, the Humours of a Berwick Smack [By R. Jameson.]
Join R. Jameson on a hilarious trip to London in the company of the crew of a Berwick smack. This charming book is full of witty observations, comic mishaps, and interesting characters. It is a delightful read for anyone who loves humor, travel, and good company.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Big Town
This satirical novel tells the story of a married couple from a small town in the Midwest who travel to New York City in search of adventure. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters and experience the hedonism of the big city.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Simon Suggs' Adventures And Travels
This classic work of Southern humor follows the misadventures of Simon Suggs, a ne'er-do-well who manages to get himself into trouble no matter where he goes. Hooper's writing is sharp and satirical, and his characters are as vivid and memorable as any in American literature. Fans of Mark Twain and Flannery O'Connor will find much to enjoy in this rollicking, irreverent book.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Rock 'N' Roll Nightmare
High School Hell was just the beginning...Samantha Abraham graduated, her best friend and golem boyfriend didn't. Hoping to put their deaths behind her, she's off to River City University for a fresh start. Great friends, fun parties; life in the big city was everything she'd hoped. Until she meets Scott, the mysterious, tortured lead singer of the rock band Radiant Cyanide. Their music doesn't just make the crowd go wild, it might be making them go insane...Suddenly her dream life is turning into a ROCK 'N' ROLL NIGHTMARE
Love Insurance
Allan, Lord Harrowby, son and heir of James Nelson Harrowby, came to Lloyds of London with a most unusual request for insurance. He knew that Lloyds took out policies on unusual risks. And what he wanted was insurance of a most unusual kind...love insurance. What follows is a comic novel of improbable dimensions, by the world-famous creator of Chinese detective Charlie Chan!
Sanity Clause
Can a soulless billionaire find a soul? Is it crazy to give away money? Is it ever too late to redeem the loveless life of a selfish, greedy narcissist?Magnus "Killer" Diller is a ruthless real estate developer trying to unload his portfolio of shopping malls. One mall is bleeding money, holding up the deal. His associates urge him to unload it, but he insists on going undercover to root out the conspiracy of tenants trying to steal it from him. What better way to uncover this conspiracy than by becoming the mall Santa? He quickly discovers two things: he's the world's worst Santa, and the mall's "Cookie Lady" is the kind, generous, lovely woman he's dreamed of. Will she speak to him when she discovers he's trying to put her cookie shop out of business?Sanity Clause is modern fable that updates A Christmas Carol with snap and sizzle. Author R. Lee Procter fashions a tale that you'll read out loud to family and friends every holiday season.Pick up Sanity Clause. It's a timeless tale of a hopeless cynic who finds love, redemption, transcendence, and the world's best cookie.
Sir Middling U
A cheeky tale of campus folly! Things aren't going well for James Duffy. The beleaguered communications director of Sir Richard Middling University is struggling to do the right thing while navigating the quirks and minefields of campus politics. The odds are against him and the challenges keep piling up: an ambitious polytechnical college is scheming to take over Sir Middling U; a furore erupts over a bigoted guest speaker; and activists want to tear down a statue of the university's controversial namesake. While striving to defuse the various crises, Duffy encounters a cast of eccentric characters: a scholarly burlesque queen; an author of dreadful poetry; a hobby-horse-riding free-speech advocate; and a diaper-wearing basset hound. As things go from bad to worse, Duffy's flagging spirits are lifted-and his moral compass righted-by the girl of his dreams, the wise and loyal Sophie Munn.
Wokeless Dictionary (A Wicked Wordbook)
This is a dictionary of fatuous, desipient daffynitions. An 'A' to Zed of paronomasia. Another of the many wordbooks that tell stories or drive the imagination through word play; another wordbook in likeness to those authored of an earlier dictionary full of quips, wisecracks, and some oddities of English words. Like those, and the earlier editions, this little dictionary too offers an array of mischievous quips in definitions to the entries to many ordinary, modern, and commonly used words, and phrases. Daffynitions to these, and many other words: ACONITE: The most opportune period a con-artist, or other criminal advantages in applying their trade.MASH POTATO: Excreta deposited by a frightened ghost.SEVERAL: To dismember everything.UNDERCLUB: An underdeveloped clubbable.NEIGHBOUR: The one who persists encouraging disobedience to likability, and more.In essence, this dictionary is an act of sarcastic wickedness. A punishing 'wokeless' wordbook displaying for enjoyment the wickedness to words, and modern phrases. Most entries comprise common words, and phrases.
Sir Middling U
A cheeky tale of campus folly! Things aren't going well for James Duffy. The beleaguered communications director of Sir Richard Middling University is struggling to do the right thing while navigating the quirks and minefields of campus politics. The odds are against him and the challenges keep piling up: an ambitious polytechnical college is scheming to take over Sir Middling U; a furore erupts over a bigoted guest speaker; and activists want to tear down a statue of the university's controversial namesake. While striving to defuse the various crises, Duffy encounters a cast of eccentric characters: a scholarly burlesque queen; an author of dreadful poetry; a hobby-horse-riding free-speech advocate; and a diaper-wearing basset hound. As things go from bad to worse, Duffy's flagging spirits are lifted-and his moral compass righted-by the girl of his dreams, the wise and loyal Sophie Munn.
Dear Jane, Love Daisy
Nothing illustrates friendship better than understanding what's between the lines or the unspoken word.In a world of randy vicars, cheating husbands, a demented dad, a son who collects dummies, and a vegetarian who eats meat, southern Jane and northern Daisy meet on a cruise. After becoming friends, they decide to email each other to keep themselves sane.A hilariously funny look at life that proves women over fifty should never be written off.And not an HRT patch in sight.
The Velvet Sledgehammer
Sex. Commitment. The Fate Of The World Economy. It's December, 1993-a pivotal moment in human history-and these are the things hijacking Billy Gerrick's brain.The Wall Street Journal calls him "The best thing to happen to international trade since the boat." The President praises him as: "A great American." His brilliant, beautiful, well-connected girlfriend thinks he's the kindest, most generous man alive.Only Billy Gerrick knows the truth...he's a ticking time bomb. An overachieving bundle of fear, denial, and desire who has held it together for three-plus decades by sheer will.Now, on the eve of finalizing the most comprehensive, far-reaching global agreement ever proposed, Billy Gerrick is forced to confront a past he'd rather forget-the painful childhood, the embarrassing failures, the impressive string of romantic flameouts-when his perfect fianc矇e chooses this historic moment to pressure him about settling down, getting married, and having kids. But if Billy Gerrick knows anything, it's that he's the last person on earth that should be in charge of raising a child.Edward Savio's return to mainstream adult fiction takes us on a hilarious, unbridled, unapologetic journey to find love, understanding, and redemption through the eyes of a flawed hero who is part Holden Caulfield, part Alexander Portnoy, part Sun Tzu all rolled into one.A relentless, raw, surprisingly poignant exploration of the turning point we all must face: Finally coming to terms with growing up.
Rosario Davez
Rosario Davez is a cool guy- but he doesn't quite have it all figured out. This causes problems for Rosario sometimes, but it does make for good stories. Join in for Rosario's trials, triumphs, and (mis)adventures! Watch him bring down the house as the world's 15th-best piano jockey. Watch him run an illegal ice cream shop with his cruise ship coworkers-until the police get involved. Watch him bumble through a quarter-life crisis and realize his purpose as an artist. Watch him break pawn-shop enchantments, lose and find love, save the world with music, and learn to not be afraid of dogs-all against a magic-infused backdrop of time travel, demons, and ancient legends come true. Effortlessly fusing the mundane with the fantastical, Orlando Diaz's buoyant celebration of art and life introduces a bold new American hero. This collection of stories is a modern mythology that will have readers wiping away tears, belly laughing, and reconnecting with their own boundless creativity.
Tales from the Parish
Perfect for fans of Gervase Phinn, James Herriot and Dr Finlay's stories. Father Okoli dreams of owning a flock of hens and studying for a PhD, when his bishop saddles him with yet another parish to look after.But as Father moves to Moreton-on-the-Edge, a farming village in the English Cotswolds, he's plugged into a community of warm-hearted characters, from the motherly parish secretary to her septuagenarian neighbour who's become a cycling champion, and from teenagers requiring driving lessons to atheist publicans who believe in miracles.Between a wacky race and a scarecrow competition, a village f礙te and a mop fair, Father foils cattle rustlers, fends off foxes and goes viral on the internet. As the community pulls together to reopen the village's Electric Picture House, dreams are fulfilled, teen love blossoms and Father Okoli feels that Moreton-on-the-Edge is now home. Divided into thirty-one short self-contained small chapters, this popular series from The People's Friend includes one brand-new story never published before.(Also available in Large Print) Hartley has once again produced a collection of heart-warming, uplifting stories, this time set in that mythical English village we all wished we lived in.- Sandy Salisbury I love all your writing, Stefania. Everything you write is a delight, and leaves one smiling.- Mary Jasper on Twitter A whimsical and captivating series of short stories about village life in the English countryside, centred on the humorous life of a new parish priest. - Philippa Carey
A Season of Goodwill
How far should Viviana's family go to avoid being thirteen at the table? Should Melina and Tanino attend a New Year's party hosted by Melina's old flame? Why do Don Pericle's clients want a Christmas wedding at all costs?Ten humorous and heart-warming short stories shining with the Sicilian sunshine, fragrant with red wine and ringing with Christmas bells, perfect for the festive season. Also available in large print paperback. Hartley's stories are a tonic: full of delightful, down-to-earth characters and recognisable life dilemmas, as well as unexpected twists. Above all, each story reminds us that simple human goodness can still be found and shared. --Sandy Salisbury
Fragmentation
Rodrigo Santos has tried to leave his criminal life behind. What happened in Miami has been repressed to the furthest reaches of his brain. Breaking good has been more difficult than he ever imagined. Becoming a wedding planner should have been easy. Or so Rodrigo thought. This was his new life, and whether he liked it or not, it was reality. That is until Jamie-Lynn walked into his life. He had heard about the phenomenon known as a bridezilla. Here it was in the flesh, and events begin to spiral out of control where his only recourse may be to once again go back to his old ways. Meanwhile, sinister darkness is showing the early signs of a cause and effect.
Farting Dinosaurs Coloring Book
Kids love Dinosaurs and find the topic of farting very funny. Did Dinosaurs fart their way to extinction? Some well-meaning folks think so. Picture a T Rex farting in prehistoric times. The air must have really smelled bad. Laugh yourself silly while you color different dinosaurs as they fart and pollute the air. An excellent gag or funny gift for any occasion.
Star-Crossed
Everyone thinks LYRA MCKENDRICK is magic. She's not, for the record, just a lawyer who predicted a few outcomes that were blown out of proportion in the robust Townsend Harbor rumor mill. After a messy breakup in which she lost her thriving practice, she's returned to her hometown to lick her wounds and is persuaded by a local town cook to capitalize on her cringe-worthy reputation by running the local new-age shop. How hard could it be to sell chakra-cleansing crystals, libraries worth of tarot cards, crops of candles, and enough incense to choke out Willie Nelson's entire entourage? When one of Townsend Harbor's many ancient trees threaten her plumbing, she engages Cypress Forrester, aka "Cy the Tree Guy" to rid her of the problem. Instead, he seems intent on becoming one.Cy's family have been arborists and healers for generations, and they're firm believers in the mysticism of trees, among other things. When she hires him to chop down an endangered tree to save her business, they find themselves on opposite ends of a battle neither of them is willing to lose. As a man tethered by indigenous roots to the earth, Cy immediately realizes Lyra is a woman who lives in her head, which often disassociates her from her heart, body, and intuition. It's how she always finds "practical" explanations for the series of unexplained, serendipitous coincidences that keep thrusting them together. Alone. But Cy knows better, and he realizes that he must tempt her out of her thoughts and back into her body, and what better way to do that than by a thorough seduction?
Snuff
"A lively outing, complete with sly shout-outs to Jane Austen and gritty police procedurals."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)In Terry Pratchett's delightful New York Times bestselling tale of crime, class, prejudice, and punishment, Commander Sam Vimes of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch is on vacation. But this is Discworld, where nothing goes as planned--and hilarious adventure ensues.It is a truth universally acknowledged that a policeman taking a holiday would barely have had time to open his suitcase before he finds his first corpse.At long last, Lady Sybil has lured her husband, Sam Vimes, on a well-deserved and long-overdue holiday. But for the commander of the City Watch, a vacation in the country is anything but relaxing. The balls, the teas, the muck--not to mention all that fresh air and birdsong--are more than a bit taxing on a cynical city-born and -bred copper.The policeman is back on familiar ground when a body is found--the first of many, many corpses--and an ancient crime more terrible than murder is uncovered. Out of his jurisdiction, out of his element, and out of bacon sandwiches (thanks to his well-meaning wife)--Sam must rely on his copper's instincts, guile, and Ankh-Morpork street smarts to see justice done.As he sets off on the chase, though, he must remember to watch where he steps. . . . This is the countryside, after all, and the streets most definitely are not paved with gold.The Discworld novels can be read in any order, but Snuff is the 8th book in the City Watch collection and the 39th Discworld book.The City Watch series in order: Guards! Guards!Men at ArmsFeet of ClayJingoThe Fifth ElephantNight WatchThud!Snuff
Moving to Combe Tollbridge
When a cosy country cottage goes up for sale in Combe Tollbridge, a small fishing village tucked away on a quiet corner of the Exmoor coast, young couple Jane and Jasper decide to make the move.But whilst Jane is returning to the place of happy childhood memories by the sea, another recent newcomer to the village, Angela, has sadder reasons for her move.Receiving a warm welcome from the colourful residents who call the village home, all three soon become embroiled in rural life, and find it not as sedate as they might have once imagined...
Ancient Mysteries of the Urban Legion
The apocalypse is not a prophecy-it's a plot. From drugged pelicans attacking a Gulf Coast rock concert to a spider-spewing cactus clearing out the Cambridge Public Library, global turmoil has taken an ominous turn. Even old-world Catholics at Chicago's Saint Kielbasa Parish are packing heat. As Roger Landowski and the Urban Legion race to stop the unrest before the wielding of an ancient artifact can trigger Armageddon, they discover the real leaders of the Corporation and the hilariously horrifying extent of their insidious organization. This final book of the Urban Legion trilogy reveals the appalling purpose of chemtrails, bananas, and 5G as it reinterprets history from the fall of Rome to the invention of chiropractic. If you like Men in Black, Christopher Moore, Carl Hiaasen, Christopher Buckley, Kurt Vonnegut, Dave Barry, or Douglas Adams, don your tin-foil hat and discover the secret, zany world of the Urban Legion.
Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, Vol. 4
Summer vacation has arrived, so Masachika and Alya get to spend some time together away from the hubbub of school. However...studying at Masachika's place is the only thing they've been doing! Alya takes it upon herself to teach Masachika how to treat a woman, but once those two get into it, neither is willing to back down. Summer break also means they're going on the student council's trip to the beach! Swimsuits baring skin, dips in the hot spring, and a game of King really heat things up! But what will happen when certain secrets slip?
Love Is Murder
Karrie is doomed to be ghosted by every guy she dates. They go out, have a good time, and then he disappears without so much as a text.Zoe should have been an investigative journalist. When Karrie finds a new date, Zoe digs up the dirt. To spare her friend the heartache, she handles things herself.Karrie thinks she's cursed. Zoe knows she deserves better. And any guy who thinks he can dick around with Karrie finds out just how far Zoe will go to protect her friend.
The Cannabis Preacher - Sermon Four
In this action-packed financial thriller, Al Ivers and his two brothers live with the constant fear of an elusive killer who has sworn to take revenge on their family. Al's life is already complicated enough as the majority shareholder of the largest cannabis company in the country, but a mysterious illness is making him increasingly weaker.Meanwhile, Al's best friend and advisor, Rafael, is stranded in a tropical storm thousands of miles away. With no leaders, the company is thrown into chaos. The vice president, Thomas Donnelly, attempts to take over, but he proves to be a destructive force threatening to tear PerCan apart.With no one else left to turn to, Kayla Montecito must step up to take control of a million-dollar harvest, but a near-deadly attack on one of Al's brothers leaves her at the center of a worker's revolt.Even as they battle to regain control of the company, their sworn enemy launches a final, explosive attack, leaving everyone's fate hanging in the balance.Will the Ivers brothers-and Kayla and Rafael-survive the killer's wrath, or will their empire come crashing down? Find out in this nail-biting financial thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end.
Smoke and Mirrors
It's 1990s London and property prices are soaring. Ambitious young solicitor John dreams of making it into the big league but life seems to be ganging up on him. His senior partner hates him, his love life is in limbo and his dodgy client George wants him to help with a property scheme which John is sure is a scam. With the help of beautiful alpha female Wendy, Tracy the office sex bomb, and Alfie a retired burglar, John hatches a plan to defeat George and make himself rich. But as with so many plans, things don't turn out as expected. Witty, sexy, and frequently laugh out loud funny, in Tinsley Collins latest book romance finally wins over cynicism.
Excavations
**A NATIONAL BESTSELLER**BEST SUMMER READS OF 2023: The New York Post - Oprah Book Club - Oprah Daily - USA Today - Good Housekeeping - Brit + Co - The Good Trade - Parade - Zibby Mag - O Quaterly"Funny, smart and deeply delicious." --Amy Poehler - "Witty and acerbic, Myers' debut is humorous and sharply written, as if Aubrey Plaza's April Ludgate from Parks and Recreation decided to write a sun-drenched novel about feminism, friendship, and archeology." --BooklistOn a remote archeological site in Greece, the mythic home of the first Olympics, four women discover an unusual artifact. It's a piece of history that definitely shouldn't exist. And for the head archaeologist in charge, a relic himself, it means something's gone horribly wrong.Elise, Kara, Z and Patty all find themselves digging here together, but they couldn't be farther apart. Kara's a polished conservator calling off her wedding. Patty and her bowl cut are desperate for love. Millennial Z just got dumped and fired yet again. And Elise, their star excavator, is a lone wolf about to go rogue. To figure out what they're really digging for, and to topple the man who wants to hide their history, these dirt-crusted colleagues have to become what they've avoided for years--friends. If they put their own messes aside for one summer, they might just make the discovery of a lifetime.
Getting Too Ahead of Myself
About the BookAdolescence can be a turbulent, confusing time. The same is true for Jenny Jackson, a young girl who's just moved with her family to a new town, new school. Join her as she navigates through her life, encountering various anomalies within her social circle, as well as with her family, learning significant life lessons along the way.About the AuthorJayani Jayakanthan is currently a college-bound student. She hails from a family of six consisting of her parents, two younger sisters, dog (brother) Jellybean, and herself. Her favorite drink is boba tea, and she loves Indian food. Jayakanthan's hobbies include social/environmental activism, drawing, writing, and music. She writes to put her thoughts onto paper and analyze them. She is an imaginative individual who likes creating crazy worlds-particularly dystopian ones. Getting Too Ahead of Myself, which she has been writing since eighth grade, is extremely personal to her, as she hoped to capture the small lessons she learned throughout her young life in the character, Jenny Jackson.
Cat Society
Cat Society is a witty and bonkers story of life and politics in Westminster - reimagining the debates, events and headlines of recent years had the world been run by cats. A lot changes. A lot doesn't.The country is on the brink of bankruptcy, and backbencher Douglas Schnitty is disappointed with the thousands of homeless cats sleeping by the bins. He gets frustrated with higher powers who only seem to care about their own interests and preserving the country's finances.He schmoozes and sabotages his way through the political elite, from assisting the bombastic Hector Perp Pahpousson to disrupting the plans of the Prime Minister. Can his conscience save him, and the slum cats, as events spiral out of control?
Don't Bullshit Me Daddy
'How do birds see the world? Do they have a totally different way of experiencing life than humans do? Are they stoic? Is their threshold of pain and loneliness completely different from ours?Can a bird die of a broken heart?'In case you haven't figured it out, what I'm trying to say is that when I was six years old and had a guinea pig, I didn't ask any of these kinds of questions. The guinea pig was just a damn guinea pig and I petted it and fed it and cleaned its cage, but I sure as hell didn't worry about a zillion ramifications of its mental condition. I'm trying to say that with age - in my case from six to sixteen - the world has become a whole lot more complicated.'After witnessing the death of her mother at the age of eight, life is never going to be simple for Laura Winger... but, from Disneyland to Venice, her dad succeeds in making it a whole lot easier.If reading Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye moved you because of the narrator's unease with childhood transitioning to adolescence, Ferguson's narrator in Don't Bullshit Me Daddy - 16-year-old Laura Winger - will move you to embrace the inescapable rite of passage into old age and certain mortality. Yes, there are still some 'phonies' out there, but this novel - rather than being about the loss of innocence - affirms that innocence exists in everyone.
International Incident
"Dev Haskell in France? It's an International Incident!" Mystery MadnessCrime Lord Tubby Gustafson taps Dev Haskell to travel to Paris as a bodyguard and all-around 'servant' to his beautiful, vivacious 'niece, ' Maddie.Surprise, surprise. All is not as it seems. Dev and Maddie flee their first hotel only minutes after checking in. Seems Maddie has come into possession of something Tubby Gustafson and French gangster Ali Debauche want very badly. In fact, they'll do anything to get it, literally anything. With thugs in hot pursuit, Dev & Maddie flee Paris after just 48 hours. But no matter where they go, the bad guys seem to be right behind them. Another bizarre, crazy Dev Haskell tale of crime, double cross, and gorgeous women who want absolutely nothing to do with him. Better grab your copy NOW!"Check out Dev Haskell's latest attempt at trying to help! Fans of Carl Hiaasen, Tim Dorsey, Elmore Leonard, Tony Dunbar, and Laurence Shames will love it!"
Papparazzing in London
Papparazzi, the foremost paparazzo in Finland, has adjusted well to his new life in London. Attending Art gallery openings and film premieres, and always hunting for that most elusive candid celebrity shot.His adventures haven't stopped though. In this second instalment, he chases James Bond (well, Daniel Craig), Banksy and even the Queen around the streets of England's Capital city. All while trying to beat the current king of London's paps, George Bamby.But with his seedy encounters in night-clubs, with girl-bands and hip-hop stars, will his beloved Edna remain by his side? And will the pull of his family back in Finland prove too much for him to bear?
Surfs Up in the City of Angels
Meet Rusty, Marty, Ms. Gunderson, and Doc Schmidt, four unforgettable characters whose lives unexpectedly come together in the bustling city of Los Angeles. Each of them is grappling with unique challenges, from failing careers to personal demons to self-promotion, and they find themselves on a journey together that is as hilarious as it is transformative.Discover chaotic moments as Rusty's jokes get him into deep trouble. Stand by as Marty fears for his job as a television weatherman and thinks hard about getting married. Give a hand of applause as Ms. Gunderson wins a lawsuit but needs therapy to work through her divorce. Sympathize with Doc Schmidt, who loves Veronika and surfing, and wrestles with moving his mother into his beach house with them as she gets older and more unpredictable.Feel the personal change in these four characters, each with their quirks and insecurities, as they embark on their journey together in group therapy. From awkward confessions to unexpected friendships and newfound passions, their lives take unexpected turns for the better.
Hysterical Hangouts with The Hindlegs
What happens when families stop being polite and start being real?In a world where reality is stranger than fiction, Viktor Sniperbone's inspired idea takes you on a hilarious wild ride filled with near-death antics, secrets, and the crazy dynamics of one unforgettable family.Meet Viktor Sniperbone, a guy who seems to have it all - youth, good health, independence, and a promising future. But something's missing. When he meets Mandi Hindleg, the woman of his dreams, his life takes an unexpected turn.They've only been dating for six months, and yet Viktor is convinced she's "the one". The only hurdle? Meeting Mandi's quirky family, the Hindlegs.Viktor then hatches a crazy plan to secretly film the Hindleg family, capturing their real-life drama like you've never seen before. Get ready for an uncut, authentic reality show that will redefine the literary game and leave an indelible mark.As family members shed their polite facades and embrace their true selves, hilarity ensues and a wild rollercoaster of events awaits. Experience the erratic highs and lows, the stomach-aching laughter, as Viktor navigates the Hindlegs' very own unpredictable make-shift reality TV show.Will his audacious endeavor lead to discovery, chaos, or a revelation that changes everything?Step into a realm where reality blurs with entertainment as you immerse yourself in "Hysterical Hangouts with The Hindlegs" - award-winning author G. S. Gerry's groundbreaking concept - and embrace a wild ride of madness, fast-paced comedy, and jaw-dropping revelations.
Mr. Darcy and the Governess
**Elizabeth Bennet** My life is in tatters: a scandalous elopement, the possible loss of my beloved Longbourn, and the mortifying memory of a rejected proposal. As if that's not enough, I now have the delightful job of handling the unruly Holt children as their governess. Little did I know, this role would pull me into the world of international intrigue. Italy, Napoleon, and danger? Not exactly what I signed up for. **Things going terribly wrong: ** 1. Longbourn's impending doom. (Just perfect.)2. Becoming a governess. (Desperation calls.)3. Discovering the Holt's suspicious interest in Napoleon. (Because, of course.)4. Running into the last person I'd ever want to see. (Why, universe, why?)5. Realizing that the only man who can help me navigate this mess is the one whose heart I broke. (Oh, irony.) **Fitzwilliam Darcy** Getting over Elizabeth Bennet? Harder than I imagined. Being called upon for a crucial mission? Just my luck. Finding out Elizabeth is tangled in the very web I'm trying to unravel? Absolutely unbelievable. **Things I didn't expect this year: ** 1. Elizabeth becoming ensnared in an international incident. (Coincidence? I think not.)2. Having to balance my mission with my feelings. (I'm not prepared.)3. The burning need to protect Elizabeth from looming danger while she still despises me. (Old habits.)4. Europe on the brink of war... again. (Timing is everything.)5. Realizing the only way forward is to confront our past. (I could use a sign.) In a world teetering on war, can a gentleman set on deciphering international secrets and a governess wrapped up in her own tumultuous saga find their way back to each other?
Union Jacked (Large Print Edition)
Royally Screwed!When a British investment company buys Samantha Kidd's troubled retail employer, she finds herself torn between her role as management and the unionized employees picketing for better pay. Her only distraction is the retirement party she's planning for Detective Loncar on the side. But when a shooter fires into the crowd outside the store and injures two men, Samantha's priorities shift. One victim is the head of the union. The other is Detective Loncar.The detective warns Samantha to stay out of the investigation . . . and then slips into a coma. With two possible victims, Samantha doesn't know which was the target. Was the strike captain playing dirty with his negotiations? Are those rumors about Loncar's personal life true? Between a cop bar, a life coach, and a blue line that's anything but thin, Samantha's teacup runneth over. One thing's for sure: after this case, nothing will be the same.​Can Samantha keep calm and carry on? ​Union Jacked is the ninth funny cozy in the Samantha Kidd mystery series. If you like loyal characters, questionable cops, and stylish drama, then you'll love Diane Vallere's chic mystery.​Get gobsmacked with Samantha Kidd. Buy Union Jacked today!
Buyer, Beware (Large Print Edition)
She needs a paycheck. A murder creates the perfect job. Can she avoid becoming the next victim?​​Samantha Kidd recently added an unexpected skill to her fashion-heavy resume: solving a crime. But amateur sleuthing doesn't pay the bills. A new retailer shows interest in hiring her as their handbag buyer, but there's one big red flag: the last buyer was killed on the job.​​Moving back to her old hometown was about leaving that career path behind, but Samantha's out of options. When another person at the store is murdered, the walls close in like a snug, satin lining.​Can Samantha get a handle on an inside job without getting caught in the killer's clutches?​Buyer, Beware is the second cozy mystery in the humorous Samantha Kidd mystery series. If you like witty protagonists, clever dialogue, and fashion-forward drama, then you'll love Diane Vallere's chic mysteries.
Piccadilly Jim
Piccadilly Jim, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Moran of the Lady Letty
Moran of the Lady Letty, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Hysterical Hangouts with The Hindlegs
What happens when families stop being polite and start being real?In a world where reality is stranger than fiction, Viktor Sniperbone's inspired idea takes you on a hilarious wild ride filled with near-death antics, secrets, and the crazy dynamics of one unforgettable family.Meet Viktor Sniperbone, a guy who seems to have it all - youth, good health, independence, and a promising future. But something's missing. When he meets Mandi Hindleg, the woman of his dreams, his life takes an unexpected turn.They've only been dating for six months, and yet Viktor is convinced she's "the one". The only hurdle? Meeting Mandi's quirky family, the Hindlegs.Viktor then hatches a crazy plan to secretly film the Hindleg family, capturing their real-life drama like you've never seen before. Get ready for an uncut, authentic reality show that will redefine the literary game and leave an indelible mark.As family members shed their polite facades and embrace their true selves, hilarity ensues and a wild rollercoaster of events awaits. Experience the erratic highs and lows, the stomach-aching laughter, as Viktor navigates the Hindlegs' very own unpredictable make-shift reality TV show.Will his audacious endeavor lead to discovery, chaos, or a revelation that changes everything?Step into a realm where reality blurs with entertainment as you immerse yourself in "Hysterical Hangouts with The Hindlegs" - award-winning author G. S. Gerry's groundbreaking concept - and embrace a wild ride of madness, fast-paced comedy, and jaw-dropping revelations.
Her name was Aprile
Tommaso is searching for the woman of his life. You will be drawn into a lush Sicily. An original fresco of Sicilians painted with their strengths and weaknesses, told with light humor.
A Feeding Frenzy in Washington
A rollicking tale of Washington lobbying that will have you in stitches and make you think twice about our government.Filled with a cast of characters only found in our nation's capital, A Feeding Frenzy in Washington is a hilarious look at the politicians, lobbyists, and assorted scalawags who work behind the scenes to create public policy. A laugh-filled work of fiction that exposes how Congress really works and a must-read for anyone who thought it couldn't get any worse.
Breakfast Anthems
Breakfast Anthems is a collection of unique short stories, each inspired by a memorable song lyric. From Patti Smith to Green Day, these stories shine with trauma, wit, and sarcasm, acting as love letters to the gleaming past, and warnings for the spiritless future.
Ordinary Joe
A brilliant, fast-paced comedy about what happens when all of your dreams become true. What would you do if... ...you were happily married ...with two gorgeous children ...and the most gorgeous film star in the world walked up to you ...And it wasn't a joke. ...Could you resist? Joe West, accountant, father and husband is just your average guy who has just walked into that dream scenario. Except the dream sours fast and suddenly everything he holds dear is on the line. Sometimes life is crazier than the movies.
