Working for the Enemy - A lesson in Career Management
Have you ever had a boss who you could never see eye to eye? Did it seem that everything that you did was wrong? Did you think you were working for the Enemy? Wait, don't quit! There may be a reason why the two of you are complete opposites.
The Wild Woods
Arcadia. The garden of the gods of Olympus. Once they walked its sylvan paths, sipping ambrosia, drinking the wines of Dionysus, and filling the arboreal groves with their laughter. Satyrs and centaurs gambolled in the sunlit groves, sprites and dryads tended to the trees and flowers. Even mortals, those chosen of the gods, enjoyed the revels. Everywhere life blossomed with joyous abandon. But Pan plays his pipes no more, Artemis hunts not in the deep forests-green, dryads and nymphs dance no longer in dappled moonlit glades to the music of the spheres. Silence reigns over the weed-infested garden walkways. Ancient trees, long untended, clog the forest trails, roots rise up from the ground to topple the statues, fountains and sundials, cracking open the conservatories and summer houses. The great rivers, babbling brooks and simple streams have long since dried up, nothing sleeps in their beds now but desiccated earth and bleached bones. Yet what is to be done? The gods sleep, so it must be the mortals, feeble though they are, pitiful even, to whom the task must fall. Who can restore the wild woods to their glorious, arboreal splendour? Who can rebuild Arcadia and wake the sleeping gods? Who but you? * * *As you explore you will forge friendships, meet companions, make enemies - all of whom have long memories and will help or hinder you throughout your adventures. In this vast open world you will find hundreds of amazing quests, make choices with lasting consequences, win glory, cheat death, and face challenges at every turn.Every decision is in your hands. Start in any book, be whoever you choose, go anywhere you please, and do anything you want. The only limit is your imagination.
Hannah and Soraya’s Fully Magic Generation-Y *Snowflake* Road Trip across America
Hannah and Soraya are in the business of making rock music with a social conscience. The way Britain currently works, that means they're 'snowflakes', 'social justice warriors', 'virtue signallers'. They've learned to live with the mudslinging, but not happily.Worse than that. It's starting to overwhelm them.Then, out of the blue, they suffer a string of personal and professional crises. Their solution? A change of scene designed to: (1) keep the lid on a looming family cataclysm, and (2) draw artistic inspiration from the pre-musical roots of rock (but without the Beats' misogyny, plus in an eco-friendly car).Hannah and Soraya's Fully Magic Generation-Y *Snowflake* Road Trip across America is a story about the value of family, friendship, left against right, the siren call of social media, celebrity vs. anonymity, creative integrity, true love, drugs & alcohol, literature, sexuality, the 'special relationship', what it means to be a millennial, what kind of world Generation Y is set to inherit.Amongst other things.
Better Luck Next Time
"Doesn't a romantic comedy set on a 1930s Nevada dude ranch teeming with about-to-be-divorced women owe a certain debt to the era's big-screen classics? Then again, it's hard to believe a cinematic version could be any more fun." -- New York Times Book ReviewThe dazzling second novel from the bestselling author of Be Frank with Me, a charming story of endings, new beginnings, and the complexities and complications of friendship and love, set in late 1930s Reno.It's 1938 and women seeking a quick, no-questions split from their husbands head to the "divorce capital of the world," Reno, Nevada. There's one catch: they have to wait six-weeks to become "residents." Many of these wealthy, soon-to-be divorcees flock to the Flying Leap, a dude ranch that caters to their every need. Twenty-four-year-old Ward spent one year at Yale before his family lost everything in the Great Depression; now he's earning an honest living as a ranch hand at the Flying Leap. Admired for his dashing good looks--"Cary Grant in cowboy boots"--Ward thinks he's got the Flying Leap's clients all figured out. But two new guests are about to upend everything he thinks he knows: Nina, a St Louis heiress and amateur pilot back for her third divorce, and Emily, whose bravest moment in life was leaving her cheating husband back in San Francisco and driving herself to Reno.A novel about divorce, marriage, and everything that comes in between (money, class, ambition, and opportunity), Better Luck Next Time is a hilarious yet poignant examination of the ways friendship can save us, love can destroy us, and the family we create can be stronger than the family we come from.
Ape Shift
"Never a dull moment!" "The best Freaky Florida yet!" "After reading this book and laughing out loud, there is no doubt in my mind that the entire human population of Florida is Ape Shift crazy."Just How Great is that Ape, Anyway?When Bobbie and Grayson go on the hunt for the legendary Florida Skunk Ape, there's more than one tangled mystery afoot. Grayson, the man Bobbie's hung her life and career on, is every bit as evasive as the creature they're tracking. At the start of their investigation, a colossally bad judgement call leaves Bobbie wondering just exactly who-or what-the elusive being is. And she doesn't mean Bigfoot. What she discovers may leave her questioning the entire primate subclass ... Swamp gas. Batman. Sasquash casserole. Does ape imitate life, or does life imitate ape? It's gonna take all of Bobbie's fledgling investigative skills to figure out that age-old riddle. Like Steve Higgs? Carl Hiaasen? Christopher Moore? You'll probably love Freaky Florida Investigations, too! The weirdness of The X-Files and the unwashed insanity of My Name is Earl collide to form this deliciously snarky, totally abnormal mystery series. New from the author of the best-selling Val Fremden Mystery Series! What Readers are Saying about the Freaky Florida Investigations: This series cracks me up!" Amazon Review"This book has plenty of humor, but it is far more than foolishness. It actually (gasp!) makes you think." Amazon Review"I have read Tim Dorsey, Carl Hiaasen, and Randy Wayne White. Those writers are funny but they need to watch out for you." J. Heinrich"I've heard the expression "I laughed so hard I cried" but I never experienced it until I read this book." Amazon Review"I read a lot, and Kindle suggested this book. Moth Busters is laugh out loud funny. Is everyone in Florida crazy?" Facebook Review"Not a scary or over the top paranormal book. I stayed up until 2:30 in the morning reading it. It was just that good! I'm a real scaredy-cat, just not into reading about things that go bump in the night. It is filled with quirky characters, mystery and a lot of humor. So if you want to be truly entertained, READ THIS BOOK." Amazon Review"Full of wacky characters, amazing descriptions, and lots of theories of the unknown, this book makes for a funny mystery." Amazon Review"Rampant with humorous banter and fun interpersonal relationships over a solidly bizarre mystery and great characterization." Amazon Review"This is a rollicking ride from the very beginning with laugh-out-loud prose, rednecks, weirdos and Tootsie Pops...oh my!" Amazon Review"I really like the characters--they are different from each other, each unique, and yet they come together to form a crazy but somehow harmonious whole--one that is likely to leave you saying HOLY CRAP." Amazon Review"The other forty nine states have Big Foot or Sasquatch. Only Florida has Skunk Ape. All previous theories of evolution are being discarded and forgotten. Only Margaret Lashley can write this mystery and explain it to the reader. Some of the stories of Skunk Ape may be too strange to believe, or they might all be true. Read this book and be ready to laugh out loud." Amazon Review ""What can I say but that Margaret Lashley has done it again with a hysterically funny, laugh out loud, story." Amazon Review
Panda the Puppy and Friends
Sometimes, things are just not what they appear to be. Panda's best friend, Tiana, is missing her treasured tiara, and no one in her family is willing to help find it. Is everyone keeping a secret? Join Panda the Puppy to solve the mystery of the missing tiara. Your little one will fall in love with this fun-to-read book while learning a few lessons along the way. This is the ideal read-aloud for ages 3-8.
Mermaid Hair and I Don't Care
Lily could soon have it all - providing she doesn't murder the office pervert... Lily's life is going to plan, the love of her life is about to make a commitment and her dream job is within her grasp. What could possibly go wrong? An unplanned holiday, an uninvited guest, a very tight wetsuit and hair (not just her own) are about to turn Lily's predictable world upside down. Not to mention the beach hut. Don't mention the beach hut. What happened in the beach hut was supposed to stay in the beach hut. Sometimes life has a way of giving you what you need, not what you plan, especially when mixed emotions and office politics get in the way. If you're a fan of Fiona Collins, Jo Platt, Lindsey Kelk or Sophie Kinsella, don't miss this funny, satisfying romantic comedy. GRAB YOURSELF SOME HEART-WARMING RELATABLE FICTION What readers are saying: 'Funny and romantic and downright laugh out loud.''Loved this as I really fancied the romantic hero.''Funny and touching.''I enjoyed the twists and the oh-so-real moments.''Mermaid Hair captured me right from the start and I enjoyed every minute of it.'
The Most Anticlimactic Story Ever
What happens when a cop decides to take on a lion? Nothing good, I'll tell you that! Officer Bazzar just wants to get on with his life, but there's a lion who won't leave him alone! How is he ever going to get rid of him?
Saving Major Wiggles
Who needs a Master Wizard anyway?Major Wilbur Wiggles doesn't know it yet, but all four of his older brothers have been killed in combat. The military brass has tried to notify him, but the Major's squad has gone dark because their radios are out. Spotting an opportunity, the Fates summon Gungren for the second leg of his three-part Fate Quest. They task him with hunting down Major Wiggles on behalf of the army. His goal is to find the man, get him to army headquarters, and then take him back home so that Mrs. Wiggles doesn't lose her only remaining son.As if that wasn't tough enough, Gungren and Whizzfiddle had a falling out. That means Gungren won't have his master's help during this quest...or will he?Fans of Monty Python and Discworld will find a grand new playground in the Tales From the Land of Ononokin series.INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR: Q: What makes the Tales From the Land of Ononokin series special? A: I had just finished watching the Lord of the Rings trilogy and was thinking how much fun it would be to create a fantasy world of my own that brought in a very strange mix of our present-day cultures and those of the Middle Ages. I also wanted to alter the myths regarding standard fantasy races around a bit. I essentially turn normal fantasy on its head wherever possible, and it makes each book a laugh-out-loud blast. Q: So, why should readers give these books a try? A: Because Tales From the Land of Ononokin is a wonderful world to play in. It has comedy, interesting characters, tons of world elements to discover, and a never-ending supply of story ideas. Plus, it's not politically correct. It's also not intended for the kiddies, which means that you'll get mild adult humor thrown into the mix as well. ...and have I mentioned that the main wizard in the first story has to get a bit sloshed in order to do magic? Come on... that's funny! Tales From the Land of Ononokin Fantasy eBook Categories: Comedic FantasyScience Fiction & FantasySword & SorceryParanormal & UrbanMetaphysical & VisionaryComedy & Dark ComedyHumor & SatireScroll up and tap or click BUY NOW to take a trip into the hilarious land of Ononokin TODAY!
Escape to Christmas Cottage
Ruby Sutton hates Christmas and is determined it just isn't happening this year. After a shocking tragedy two Christmases ago Ruby finds herself unable to ruin another Christmas for her parents, which is what she did last year. So, she's booked herself a little escape in a secluded cottage in Devon. She has everything she needs for her hideaway holiday and intends to while away her time soaking in the bath, reading books, knitting (yes, really) going braless, and not blow drying her hair at all. That's the plan: Christmas is officially cancelled. Just before she leaves for her break, she discovers the cottage is called Christmas Cottage - a strange name for what is normally a summer rental. Is it an omen? It could be, but she arrives late at night, snuggles down and has the best night's sleep she's had for two years. It's going to be great, isn't it? Except there's been a mix-up, the cottage is double booked, it snows and she's trapped with the ever smirky and smiley, Noah Steele. So much for going braless... Will Ruby discover the joys of Christmas again? Will Noah ever stop smiling? Let the bickering commence... What readers are saying: 5* 'My new favourite author, funny and romantic.'5* 'Absolutely brilliant book, enjoyed from cover to cover, thank you.'5* 'Great book and now I've got a hankering for Bolognese and pesto (with wine)!'5* 'I thoroughly enjoyed this heartwarming and funny romcom.'
Bob the Zombie
Being a Zombie stinks.Bob is a Zombie who was just going about his business when a band of thieves stole his hand so they could make a batch of Elfagra (for men who need a little lift) in the Upperworld. While it's bad enough that they've swiped Bob's hand for such a purpose, it comes to the Zombie's attention that if the bad guys use the wrong technique it could cause a cosmic rift that will spell the real death of Bob... not just the long, drawn out one that comes with being a Zombie.Modacio is a thief who made an enormous mistake on her last job that resulted in the Thieves Guild putting a high price on her head. Working with her partner in crime, an Ogre named Kone, she sets in place a plan to deliver a gift to the chief of the Thieves Guild in exchange for having the bounty taken off her. Unfortunately, this means she has to steal the hand of a defenseless Zombie. But better his hand than her life, right?Bob turns to his only real friend, a Dwarf named Perkder, and asks for help in getting his hand back. The two slap on disguises and begin a journey to the Upperworld in an attempt to stop the thieves before it's too late.Fans of Monty Python and Discworld will find a brand new playground in the Tales From the Land of Ononokin series.INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR: Q: What makes the Tales From the Land of Ononokin series special?A: I had just finished watching the Lord of the Rings trilogy and was thinking how much fun it would be to create a fantasy world of my own that brought in a very strange mix of our present-day cultures and those of the Middle Ages. I also wanted to alter the myths regarding standard fantasy races around a bit. I essentially turn normal fantasy on its head wherever possible, and it makes each book a laugh-out-loud blast.Q: So, why should readers give these books a try?A: Because Tales From the Land of Ononokin is a wonderful world to play in. It has comedy, interesting characters, tons of world elements to discover, and a never-ending supply of story ideas. Plus, it's not politically correct. It's also not intended for the kiddies, which means that you'll get mild adult humor thrown into the mix as well. ...and have I mentioned that the main wizard in the first story has to get a bit sloshed in order to do magic? Come on... that's funny!Tales From the Land of Ononokin Fantasy eBook Categories: Comedic FantasyScience Fiction & FantasySword & SorceryParanormal & UrbanMetaphysical & VisionaryComedy & Dark ComedyHumor & SatireScroll up and tap or click BUY NOW to take a trip into the hilarious land of Ononokin TODAY!!
The Full Moon Event
Who says that Vampires and Werewolves can't get along?Paulie Vergen is a Vampire living the grind of life until the fateful day that a newly infected Werewolf landed on his doorstep. All Paulie wanted was peace and quiet, but life didn't often seem to care about his plans. He's now faced with helping the poor Werewolf navigate through the Underworld in order to find the help that he needs.Unfortunately, there is much more to this journey than they'd anticipated. The Gnomes are at war, the portal system is erratic at best, the Werewolves are less than cooperative, riding in an Ogre-run trolley isn't as fun as it sounds, and somebody has hired an assassin to make sure that they never reach their destination at all!Paulie comes to find that the quiet life is not all it's cracked up to be, but he also learns that his hatred for Werewolves has been based solely on propaganda. It seems that Vampires and Werewolves can be friends after all."Overall, an entertaining read with great skills ... fantastic voice! Really enjoyed it." -Judge, 22nd Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards.Fans of Monty Python and Discworld will find a brand new playground in the Tales From the Land of Ononokin series.INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR: Q: What makes the Tales From the Land of Ononokin series special?A: I had just finished watching the Lord of the Rings trilogy and was thinking how much fun it would be to create a fantasy world of my own that brought in a very strange mix of our present-day cultures and those of the Middle Ages. I also wanted to alter the myths regarding standard fantasy races around a bit. I essentially turn normal fantasy on its head wherever possible, and it makes each book a laugh-out-loud blast.Q: So, why should readers give these books a try?A: Because Tales From the Land of Ononokin is a wonderful world to play in. It has comedy, interesting characters, tons of world elements to discover, and a never-ending supply of story ideas. Plus, it's not politically correct. It's also not intended for the kiddies, which means that you'll get mild adult humor thrown into the mix as well. ...and have I mentioned that the main wizard in the first story has to get a bit sloshed in order to do magic? Come on... that's funny!Tales From the Land of Ononokin Fantasy eBook Categories: Comedic FantasyScience Fiction & FantasySword & SorceryParanormal & UrbanMetaphysical & VisionaryComedy & Dark ComedyHumor & SatireScroll up and tap or click BUY NOW to take a trip into the hilarious land of Ononokin TODAY!!
The Kidnapped Prince
It's not easy to let your apprentice run the show...Gungren is tired of waiting to become a full-fledged wizard, but Whizzfiddle isn't one who takes well to his apprentices pushing him around. Unfortunately, the Fates have decided to give one of their infamous quests to the tiny fellow, leaving Whizzfiddle with little choice but to lend his support. On top of that, it seems there was something more to the spell that had transformed Gungren from a dumb Giant into the smart, squat, wizard wanna-be. Heliok, the Fate who masterminded The Twelve (the gods who created all of Ononokin), has been told that the percentage of believers has dwindled to unacceptable rates. If he doesn't get it fixed within 90 days, he'll be pushing a mop around for the janitorial department for the next thousand years.As fortune would have it, the perfect quest has risen to the occasion. Prince Jack Nubbins has gone missing and Princess Jill Henroot needs a wizard to help her find him before their wedding day!Fans of Monty Python and Discworld will find a grand new playground in the Tales From the Land of Ononokin series.Click or tap BUY NOW to jump into the hilarious adventure TODAY!INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR: Q: What makes the Tales From the Land of Ononokin series special? A: I had just finished watching the Lord of the Rings trilogy and was thinking how much fun it would be to create a fantasy world of my own that brought in a very strange mix of our present-day cultures and those of the Middle Ages. I also wanted to alter the myths regarding standard fantasy races around a bit. I essentially turn normal fantasy on its head wherever possible, and it makes each book a laugh-out-loud blast. Q: What order should the books be read in? A: Here is the suggested order: A Quest of UndoingThe Full Moon EventBob the ZombieGappy's GadgetsThe Kidnapped PrinceNote that you can also snag The Fate Quest, a FREE novella, from my website!Q: So, why should readers give these books a try? A: Because Tales From the Land of Ononokin is a wonderful world to play in. It has comedy, interesting characters, tons of world elements to discover, and a never-ending supply of story ideas. Plus, it's not politically correct. It's also not intended for the kiddies, which means that you'll get mild adult humor thrown into the mix as well. ...and have I mentioned that the main wizard in the first story has to get a bit sloshed in order to do magic? Come on... that's funny! Tales From the Land of Ononokin Fantasy eBook Categories: Comedic FantasyScience Fiction & FantasySword & SorceryParanormal & UrbanMetaphysical & VisionaryComedy & Dark ComedyHumor & SatireScroll up and tap or click BUY NOW to take a trip into the hilarious land of Ononokin TODAY!
The Ultimate Dragon Fighting Championship
It's The Main Event!The final leg of Gungren's three-part Fate Quest has been set in stone, and it's a doozy. The Ultimate Dragon Fighting Championship (UDFC) only occurs once every ten years. This is the 100th running. That means lights, cameras, and coverage like never before. Plus, the reigning champion, a dragon known as Crazell, can hit a milestone of twenty-five consecutive title defenses if she can pull in another win.The Fate known as Heliok has entered Gungren into the tournament and the little giant must do his best to take home the prize. This is a problem considering that Gungren is not known as someone who enjoys hurting others.On top of that, there's a mob boss who has one of his own fighters in the match. As a general rule, crime bosses don't like to lose, meaning he'll go a long way to make sure his contestant comes out on top. Translation: There's a lot of danger in Gungren's future.While he doesn't have to actually win the tournament, showing up at all is a dicey situation. In fact, there's a better than average chance that he'll end up in the Afterlife during his first bout. But Gungren has little choice in the matter...unless he wants to turn back into a big dumb giant and lose his dream of becoming a full wizard once and for all.Fans of Monty Python and Discworld will find a grand new playground in the Tales From the Land of Ononokin series.INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR: Q: What makes the Tales From the Land of Ononokin series special? A: I had just finished watching the Lord of the Rings trilogy and was thinking how much fun it would be to create a fantasy world of my own that brought in a very strange mix of our present-day cultures and those of the Middle Ages. I also wanted to alter the myths regarding standard fantasy races around a bit. I essentially turn normal fantasy on its head wherever possible, and it makes each book a laugh-out-loud blast. Q: So, why should readers give these books a try? A: Because Tales From the Land of Ononokin is a wonderful world to play in. It has comedy, interesting characters, tons of world elements to discover, and a never-ending supply of story ideas. Plus, it's not politically correct. It's also not intended for the kiddies, which means that you'll get mild adult humor thrown into the mix as well. ...and have I mentioned that the main wizard in the first story has to get a bit sloshed in order to do magic? Come on... that's funny! Tales From the Land of Ononokin Fantasy eBook Categories: Comedic FantasyScience Fiction & FantasySword & SorceryParanormal & UrbanMetaphysical & VisionaryComedy & Dark ComedyHumor & SatireScroll up and tap or click BUY NOW to take a trip into the hilarious land of Ononokin TODAY!
Gappy's Gadgets
Running an engineering business is tough, especially when you have to deal with the Halfling mafia!Gappy Whirligig is an industrious Gnome who has yet to reach the Age of Tinkering.He's 42.But, as anyone who lives in the Gnome town of Hubintegler can tell you, things have a way of exploding when least expected. In a flash, Gappy's life flips upside down, leaving him to make the decision to either strike out on his own or become a 42-year-old foster child. Gappy leaves Hubintegler's rules and regulations behind as he seeks to make his mark in the seedy town of Planoontik. His plan is to set up a shop that will fund his ability to build a flying machine he's calling a "Whirligig," but Planoontik is turning out to be a harsh mistress (not that kind) and Gappy has a limited budget to literally get things off the ground. Along with his assistant, an Orc by the name of Shrit, Gappy fights through the red tape of starting and running a business, deals with the local Halfia (the Halfling Mafia), and battles the only competition in town. The worst part is that his only competitor is a fellow Gnome. And she's not only conniving, cold, and ruthless... she's also dreamy.Fans of Monty Python and Discworld will find a grand new playground in the Tales From the Land of Ononokin series.INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR: Q: What makes the Tales From the Land of Ononokin series special?A: I had just finished watching the Lord of the Rings trilogy and was thinking how much fun it would be to create a fantasy world of my own that brought in a very strange mix of our present-day cultures and those of the Middle Ages. I also wanted to alter the myths regarding standard fantasy races around a bit. I essentially turn normal fantasy on its head wherever possible, and it makes each book a laugh-out-loud blast.Q: What order should the books be read in?A: Here is the suggested order: A Quest of UndoingThe Full Moon EventBob the ZombieGappy's GadgetsThe Kidnapped PrinceNote that you can also snag The Fate Quest, a FREE novella, from my website!Tales From the Land of Ononokin Fantasy eBook Categories: Comedic FantasyScience Fiction & FantasySword & SorceryParanormal & UrbanMetaphysical & VisionaryComedy & Dark ComedyHumor & SatireScroll up and tap or click BUY NOW to take a trip into the hilarious land of Ononokin TODAY!!
Monday Is Murder
⭐ How much can go wrong in a single Monday? PI-in-training Mira James is about to find out. ⭐Big city gal Mira James is finally settling into itty bitty Battle Lake. Sure, there's that pesky dead-body-a-month hitch, and her hunky musician boyfriend has begun receiving mysterious late-night texts. The fact that her problematic ex seems to be tailing her doesn't help, either.But Mira is determined to ignore all that for one day so she can focus on the December wedding of two dear friends. She's succeeding, too, until Kennie Rogers, Battle Lake mayor and frenemy extraordinaire, is kidnapped right in front of her eyes by a villainous Santa Claus.Ho-ho-ho-oh-no! Can Mira save Kennie (and her relationship) before the slay bells ring...for good? Find out in this 124-page Murder by Month romcom novella featuring all your Battle Lake favorites.PRAISE FOR THE MURDER BY MONTH ROMCOM MYSTERIES⭐ "Lourey skillfully mixes humor and suspense . . . the characters are wonderful and wacky, and the mile-a-minute pace never falters." ―Booklist (starred review)⭐ "Get started on this Lefty-nominated series if you've previously missed it!" ―Library Journal (starred review)⭐ Jess Lourey named to Book Riot's "10 Funny Mystery Authors Like Janet Evanovich" list! ⭐
The Lifestyles of the Rich and Jimmie Mayfield
The last we saw of Jimmie Mayfield, dear readers, he stood in a public restroom clutching a lottery ticket worth five hundred and twelve million dollars. Famous for being able to accomplish nothing at all with nothing, what new levels will Jimmie aspire to now that he's rich? A humorous coming of age tale with political undertones, Jimmie embarks on his wildest adventures yet.
The Book Haters’ Book Club
"This sparkling novel starts with high energy and unique characters that move from one surprise to another." --Ann Garvin, USA TODAY bestselling author All it takes is the right book to turn a Book Hater into a Book Lover... That was what Elliot--the beloved co-owner of Over the Rainbow Bookshop--believed before his untimely passing. He always had the perfect book suggestion for the self-proclaimed Book Hater. Now his grief-ridden business partner, Irma, has agreed to sell the cozy Over the Rainbow to condo developers. But others won't give up the bookshop without a fight. When Irma breaks the news to her daughters, Bree and Laney, and Elliot's romantic partner, Thom, they are aghast. Over the Rainbow has been Bree and Laney's sanctuary since childhood, and Thom would do anything to preserve Elliot's legacy. Together they conspire to save the bookshop, even if it takes some snooping, gossip and minor sabotage. Filled with humor, family hijinks and actual reading recommendations, The Book Haters' Book Club is the ideal feel-good read. It's a love letter to everyday heroes--those booksellers and librarians dedicated to putting the right books in the right hands every day.
Safety Date
This book is dedicated to life, love and romance. This is also a humor book. Don't take this too seriously. Whatever you have been through, if you are married or single, this book is for you . Safety first.
Crashing Cassie's Comfort Zone
Cassie Bryant loves her comfortable life in New York City. Successful and ambitious, she is happily climbing the ladder in the hectic hotel business. But changes are coming to the company. Where will she fit in? When Cassie-rarely out of New York, never west of Pennsylvania-is summoned to the company's annual meeting in the mountains in Manor Valley, California, the location of the company owner's remote mystery hotel, she discovers rural life is definitely not her lifestyle. Did this place even have a zip code?The next rung on Cassie's corporate ladder turns out to be a temporary assignment to oversee the expansion of the luxurious California hotel. Life on Mars holds more appeal for this born-and-bred New Yorker. But can she afford to turn it down?Cliff Walker is overseeing construction of the hotel's new additions. Definitely not a city person, is he now going to have to babysit a clueless out-of-towner, teach this woman about surviving in Manor Valley? Could his life get any more complicated?Crashing Cassie's Comfort Zone is a heartwarming, hilarious portrayal of a city girl completely out of her element and the effect she has on one person in particular.
Aria Fritta
Two corpses go on vacation together. A school teacher turns to Marxism-Leninism in the aftermath of her abduction by aliens. Moronanimity grows in popularity. And the U.S. President launches a very personal attack on Scotland... Ellis Sharp takes another comic, surreal look at the contemporary world.
The Inexplicable Affair of the Mesmerising Russian Nobleman
Gentleman adventurer Heinrich von Schneemann has been sent on a mission by his mysterious patron, Lady Glenshire. A quiet country house weekend is disrupted when the host is murdered. Schneemann must find the killer quickly as he is in the unfortunate position of having been burgling the room next door, a dubious alibi at best...Schneemann, repectable if not always respectful, uncovers clues to the perpertrator of several crimes in high society; one Count Andropoff, a rich, well connected occultist who is rumoured to be able to grant the heart's desire of a man (or even a woman). As he closes in on his enemy, will he solve the greatest mystery of all - what does lie in the heart of a man like Schneemann?A comedy crime novel set in 1902, The Inexplicable Affair of the Mesmerising Russian Nobleman pokes outrageous fun at murder mysteries, heists and Edwardian England.
Harvey Drinkwater and The Cult Of Savings
Do you love Dilbert cartoons? Is your idea of a great read, The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy? Fans of Scott Adams and Douglas Adams are going to love Harvey Drinkwater & The Cult Of Savings. When a loveable idiot rises to the top of a big corporation, what could go wrong? Well, as it turns out...EVERYTHING! Harvey Drinkwater was miserable at the Zipper Emporium. He and Hilda didn't see eye to eye. Mr Dortmann thought he was an idiot. But Fate had a surprise for him. The biggest corporation in America was building a skyscraper in Ocean City and it needed purchasing agents. His big chance had come. Harvey enters the wacky world of Globallica's Purchasing Department where logic and common sense take back stage to a whirlwind of crazy characters, questionable ethics and executive shenanigans. Despite one madcap misadventure after another, nothing can stop Harvey's career from fast-tracking him to the top despite every gaff and fumble he makes. Can Harvey survive Globallica's dysfunction? Can Globallica survive Harvey? Harvey Drinkwater & The Cult of Savings is a companion satirical novel to A Survivor's Guide To Working At A Big Corporation, an irreverent look at corporate culture.
To Wanstonia
A must for anyone interested in Pride and Prejudice, Bob Dylan, the movie "Blow-Up", Bolshevism, and the struggle against the M11 link road, this remarkable collection of stories probes the relationship between carp and revolution, the poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins and the Paris Commune, imperialism and the sex life of Jane Austen, and anti-roads protests and Alexander Pope, as well as the connection between "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" and "New Labour". It also includes a valuable biography of the international socialist Edith Cavell, told entirely through her involvement with vegetables, as well as a diary of the 39-day strike at Thrabb's and a re-telling of the legendary Henry James seminar at My Lai.
Alphabet Jackson
The Billygoats, champions of the National Conference of the NFL, are flying to New Orleans for the Super Bowl when their plane is hijacked by a familiar giant with a machine gun, a drug habit and a pair of sure hands....Alphabet Jackson is the Billygoats' balding offensive center, and he tells the suspenseful, violent and funny story, which really began on the first day of training camp. For Alphabet, the ride to the Super Bowl is a long-held secret dream that threatens to end in a nightmare of flame, twisted metal and death.With Alphabet, a ten-year veteran coming off a knee operation, you venture into the inner world of pro football with as colorful a cast of characters as you've ever encountered. Alphabet knows his teammates well - the studs, bruisers, boozers and pill poppers. He knows the agonies of the grass drills, the brutal combat in the pit, the savage joy of the game. And he knows the wild hilarity, the "football Annies," the "management moguls," the frantic fans off the field.But it's not until the plane is hijacked that Alphabet understands some of the things that have been going on all season: the suspicious shift in point spreads, the crazy incidents stirring up racial tensions, the kook telephone calls to wives.It all comes together on the way to the Super Bowl - in a novel that will hold the championship in its field for years to come.
Optimistic Bob
Bob has three identical (triplet) Sisters who are models. Bob goes with them as they travel around the world. Bob see's things a little different than others, he's a little na簿ve, but not afraid to express his optimism. Bob would like to thank his sisters: Cari, Ann, and Renee, also his friends: Lana A., Bridget Bo'day, Care Ann J. S., Jewel Lee S., Sebastian Cabinet, Flap Jack, Scooter B., Ann Sester, Kris P. Bacon, Sal T. Cracker, Constance Paine, Oliver Teeth (Thank God, ) A. Mary Canns, and Olive Hugh Manatee. Without whom all of this might not have happened or been necessary. out Watch v for Bob's next book "OBGYN," When you read it, you'll know why...
The 90's Kid - Season Two
A novelized version of an animated show that was never meant to be. The 90's Kid begins in 2020, when a 35 year old former, well, 90s kid discovers a time portal in his apartment's pantry door. In this second season, Wes' nephew Jace starts to come into his own on the playground and starts to like helping the other kids as tensions rise with the heat. Sleepovers, water and laser gun games, and visits to the new local water park are all had. Meanwhile, Wes contends with a bossy Time Ninja and nosy local spacetime girl Millie, who seems to play a part in the story all of a sudden. And now, the duo's time-traveling antics have put all of Royal Valley at risk. Then there's also the ultimate question: What is buried under the King Arcade amusement park?
Wuthering Frights
What happened to Grendle The Shopkeeper?Narrowly missing a splat of ectoplasm - or Bernard, as he was more commonly known - Ronnie entered the shop to the clanging of the little silver bell.His brow furrowed as he absently scratched his cheek. Grendle the shopkeeper always came out after the tolling of the first bell. Always.Later on, the local press interviews the Skullenian residents after an incident at the fountain: a happy young couple has discovered a cadaver while taking a moonlit stroll through the cemetery.What links the strange events? Is anything else going to happen? Can I write any more of this nonsense without giving the game away?Someone's going to have find out what's going on, and in Skullenia that can only mean one thing: Ollie and the boys have another puzzle to solve.
I Got a Ticket
I got a ticket is a collection of short stories and creative articles based on some of the writer's experiences. Some examples of these are: I Got a Ticket, Christmas Party, Tornado and My Life Collapsed With My Phone. A few articles are from ideas or funny situations like, My Dear Razia, Who Wants to be a Starfish, Sniffers etc. A few emerged as flash fiction like, The True story, The Dirty Bingo. Change, Change and Change.
The Ghost Dentist of Inverness
A young lady from the Scottish Highlands needs to go to the dentist. Bad enough already, but it gets worse. She falls into the clutches of an undead representative of the guild. By no means squeamish when it comes to protecting her interests, and with some skeletons in the closet herself, she tries to outsmart the ghost - but will she manage to escape? Much Whiskey accompanies the story in the vicinity of Nessie, the Loch Ness monster. Compulsory reading for all supporters of 'No Ladies in the Pub please'.
Once Upon a Punchline
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away...you were a child. And fairy tales were delightful stories that insisted life wasn't scary and overwhelming, but magical and sweet. Oh, there were happy endings galore-not to mention plenty of helpful godmothers and wands locked and loaded with life-changing sparkles. Come on-admit it! That was pretty great.Now, you're an adult. And let's admit this: adulthood isn't quite as swell as you'd once hoped it would be. What if you could explore this (ahem) more mature era of life through the same rose-tinted magical lens of a fairy tale? Once Upon a Punchline is a humorous collection of stories-a little bit parody, a little bit fable, a little bit allegory-and a whole lot of laughs, all aimed at poking fun at the silliness in this era of life called...adulthood.
Return of the Christmas Spirit
Christmas is just around the corner when the enigmatic Star begins working at Butterburn library, but not everyone is embracing the spirit of the season.Arianna is anxious about her mock exams. With her father living abroad and her mother working three jobs to keep them afloat, she doesn't have much support at home.The bank is threatening to repossess Evan's house, and he has no idea how he will get through Christmas with two children who are used to getting everything they want.After 23 years of marriage, Patricia's husband announces he's moving out of the family home, and moving in with his secretary. Patricia puts a brave face on things, but inside she's devastated and lost.Stressed-out Daniel is doing the work of three people in his sales job, plus looking after his kids and his sick wife. Pulled in too many different directions, he hasn't even had a chance to think about Christmas.Can Star, the library's Good Samaritan, help set them on the path to happiness this Christmas?
The Woman Who Came Back to Life
It's never too late for a second chance at happiness... Pearl Flowers has been hiding away for so long that she has forgotten what real life is like. Her quiet routine in a woodland cottage in France is a sanctuary, far away from her past life running a beauty salon. But even when she is sitting at the foot of a beech tree with her drawing pad, surrounded by birdsong, her mind is never still. If she keeps herself distracted and far away, her past can't hurt her... can it? But then an unexpected phone call throws her calm world into chaos. Back in the UK, her estranged father Francis is dying. She hasn't seen him for decades since he pushed her away and destroyed their family. And on his death-bed, Francis leaves her a gift - a diary, written in a code that only Pearl can understand.As she begins to read her father's diary, Pearl discovers that for forty years he had been thinking of her almost every day. And as she reads on, secrets begin to emerge from the pages causing her to question everything she thought she knew.Reeling from the diary's revelations, Pearl realises that the only way to heal and find true happiness is to face the past. But is she ready to confront her deepest secret, the one she's been running from all this time? This utterly tear-jerking and heartwarming novel is for anyone who knows it's never too late to find happiness. Fans of Matt Haig, Mike Gayle and Camille Pag獺n will fall in love with this beautiful, feel-good story. Readers are falling in love with Beth Miller: 'I couldn't stop once I started - with happy tears running down my face!... Beautiful... wonderful, heartwarming, life-affirming... Everyone should be reading this... Outstanding. Five stars do not do this book justice.' Bestselling author Renita D'Silva ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was teary-eyed... A book to truly fall in love with! I couldn't seem to read this book fast enough. I stayed up way, way too late to finish it... I haven't read such a warm-your-heart type of book in a very, very long time. I totally recommend it.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
In Case of Unexpected Hazards
When an enemy raiding force captures Mark, his brothers, cousin, and friends must find a way to rescue him. But what kind of danger will their efforts lead them into? Can they navigate the perils that await them? The answers lie in the deep forests of northern Wisconsin.
The Spycatcher Caper
Best known in peacetime for his bumbling ways as a private eye, Dick DeWitt finds himself inducted into the U.S Army during World War II.Somehow, the military sends him to the West Coast to uncover spies, fifth columnists, and saboteurs.What poor DeWitt is not aware of is that while he is looking for the enemy, the enemy is looking for him.This is the large print edition of The Spycatcher Caper, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.
The Spycatcher Caper
Best known in peacetime for his bumbling ways as a private eye, Dick DeWitt finds himself inducted into the U.S Army during World War II.Somehow, the military sends him to the West Coast to uncover spies, fifth columnists, and saboteurs.What poor DeWitt is not aware of is that while he is looking for the enemy, the enemy is looking for him.
A How-To Guide On Internet Dating By A Real Idiot
A How-To Guide On Internet Dating By A Real Idiot is a collection of short messages and stories that are fun nonsense for internet dating. Are your eyes about to melt out of your head if you read one more 'What are you looking for?' message? Are you thinking of spending your next weekend burning your skin off so you no longer have to ask someone how their weekend is? What are you up to? How's your day? How's it going? How 'bout the weather? Ahhhh! Try something like this: 'I think I love you. But I just broke up with my girlfriend who is also my cousin. And geez, Thanksgiving was a mess. My aunt/possible mother-in-law had a conniption. And fainted right into the sweet potato pie. My cousin/girlfriend used to eat sweet potato pie off me and then would pretend it was Thanksgiving, giving thanks that we weren't brother and sister. Anyhow, I don't know why she frets so much as my sister's taken. She's married to my brother.'
The Spycatcher Caper
Best known in peacetime for his bumbling ways as a private eye, Dick DeWitt finds himself inducted into the U.S Army during World War II.Somehow, the military sends him to the West Coast to uncover spies, fifth columnists, and saboteurs.What poor DeWitt is not aware of is that while he is looking for the enemy, the enemy is looking for him.
The Spycatcher Caper
Best known in peacetime for his bumbling ways as a private eye, Dick DeWitt finds himself inducted into the U.S Army during World War II.Somehow, the military sends him to the West Coast to uncover spies, fifth columnists, and saboteurs.What poor DeWitt is not aware of is that while he is looking for the enemy, the enemy is looking for him.This is the large print edition of The Spycatcher Caper, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.
A Year More Like a Lifetime
Student teacher Robin Aldous Webb prepares for his second year at Walbrook College of Education. Question: What connects Ludwig van Beethoven, Winston Churchill, Wayne Dobson (a tyke), Miss Frieda Figg (deceased)...and an Emperor Penguin? Not to mention the mysterious Zinaida Barnes... Webb will learn the answer only after friends, rivals, lovers and the odd ghost have trampled through his life, embroiling him in scrapes, misunderstandings, challenges and emotional disasters. When the dust settles, how many ignominious failures will our hapless hero have to hang in his skeleton-packed closet? And, to paraphrase Karl Marx, will, he understand that a year can feel more like a lifetime?
The Jackals
Jack Dotson finally has everything he wants: the promotion he's spent years working for, a house in a trendy neighborhood near downtown Louisville, and a future with Lauren, his stunning, smart, too-good-for-him girlfriend. Then he gets the call that his childhood best friend Mark has died, forcing Jack to do what he never thought he would: return to the sleepy, Midwestern hometown he ran away from years ago.The plan? Give his condolences to Mark's family and make amends with the friends he left behind. Unfortunately, home isn't the place Jack remembers, blowing this to bits and forcing him to confront everything he ran away from. The best friend he betrayed. The girl who might have loved him. The town that's grown to hate him.Determined to do right by Mark, Jack commits to attending the funeral and apologizing, but the results are disastrous. Fists start flying, old love interests reignite, and Jack's carefully curated life in Louisville starts slipping through his fingertips, leaving him to wonder who his true friends are and what he even ran away from in the first place.Full of wit and wisdom, The Jackals is a humorous, heartfelt look at the complexities of friendship and the ways we try to overcome our mistakes.
The Uncovered Policeman
The tenth story in the Rags to Riches series There are huge changes afoot at L'Abeille Nue. The naturist resort in the Southern France that Rags and Bea Adiscombe opened on the site of a failed riding stables many years earlier. Now Rags is on a mission at the behest of Bea. It could be a lonely mission. Fortunately, he has a network of friends and family to help him along the way Some are new, like Horse, who takes Rags the length of the most famous road in the world. The journey turns out to be long on sunshine and laughter but as normal rather short on unnecessary clothing!A stand-alone story better read in its correct place in the series!
Duck and Dive
A gay romantic comedy novella about coming out and failing spectacularly. Arthur knows it's time he told his mates he's gay. So what's the holdup? He's wound so tight he can't get the words out - giving himself injuries, spilling his dinner, and all-round making a mess of it. And that's before the nosy neighbour gets involved with her spiced apple muffins. Or the elderly residents of the Sunset Villas retirement home start complicating matters. Not to mention the gorgeous straight guy from the driving range. If only Arthur could get his act together... Duck and Dive is a quick, light, and fun read - the first in the completed Rise and Shine series. It's filled with buckets of banter, dashes of comic tragedy, and more food and booze than any story ought to have. Our boys are surrounded by a cast of chaotic characters and thrown into the most unlikely situations. Their story continues in Slip and Slide, and concludes in Over and Out. 'I didn't know what to expect, but I genuinely enjoyed it. I'm glad I did, otherwise that would've been a very awkward conversation.' Author's partner.
My Bizarre Nightmares
We all have both sweet dreams and nightmares.While most of them are random, a few of them appear in our dream world for a reason.This book consists of an account of a girl named Vinny's nightmares and the probable reasons behind them.Read the book to know them all...
Read This Quickly Or We All Die
Dear Reader: We, the editors and publishers of this (loosely termed) book did not willingly publish this work and would have spared you its shoddy pacing, run-on prose, and bad syntax if possible. Regrettably, however, the book must be read for reasons which will become clear to you as you wade through the woeful plot. We apologize in advance for subjecting you to the story contained herein. You see, all of the villains have escaped into the real world-and the protagonists, well, yes, and even the author-where they are mucking about, carrying out a destructive battle between good and evil in the midst of a busy urban setting. The protagonists are vastly outnumbered at this point. We require a reader to labouriously track the convoluted threads of the story to their natural conclusion. Having already picked up the book, the job might just as well fall to yourself as much as to any other poor soul. Thank you, and good luck.
What's Your Jam?
What's Your Jam?By: Tom MaglishEvery Saturday in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the Jam Lady sets up her farmer's market stall with an array of homemade jams. This simple act of making and selling jam has more impact on the lives of her customers than the Jam Lady could ever imagine.In What's Your Jam?, each chapter highlights a unique flavor and how that jam has impacted the lives of those who bought it. The stories are written to make you smile, laugh, and feel happy. Most importantly, once you read the book, you will think about how we can impact each other in a positive way, even when we don't realize it.About the AuthorTom Maglish is a retired electrical trainer, who started to write short Christmas stories on Facebook a few years ago. To his surprise, he received many compliments on his work. Even though English was never his best subject, Maglish felt a Renaissance happen within himself and was inspired to continue writing. When Maglish wrote this book, it was an idea he got from watching his daughter, who makes exotic jams and sells them at the Kenosha Farmer's Market.Tom Maglish is a widower, recently engaged, and he has three children, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Maglish loves to go camping and hiking, and he enjoys traveling and trying different foods. Maglish is also a regular church attender.
