Author: Vin Morreale
Publisher: Dramatic Publishing
ISBN: 9780871297556
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
The Happy Holidays Collection
The Happy Holidays Crime Collection
Author: Jacqueline Vick
Publisher: Classical Reads
ISBN: 1945403314
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
From Thanksgiving to Valentine’s Day, laugh away your holiday stress with Frankie Chandler, pet psychic, the Harlow Brothers, the Wilder Women, and crime reporter Evan Miller as they negotiate social gatherings, local theater groups, and family traditions...with a serving of crime. Trouble with Turkeys Bowers and Frankie are finally dating, but they are about to hit their first real obstacle - Thanksgiving dinner. Can their new relationship stand up against a handsome farmer, a turkey infatuated with ducks, and the horror of candied yams? Not to mention a toy store riot and the mysterious happenings at the Good Morning Bakery. Only time will tell. Death of a Christmas Tradition One of the few things that brothers Edward and Nicholas Harlow agree on is a traditional Christmas celebration. When Edward decides to scrap conventions in favor of current fashions including a pre-decorated spruce, his decision sets off a series of mishaps that begin with the theft of his tree. As Nicholas and Edward attempt to track down the thief, they maneuver obstacles including naughty elves, angry toddlers, and flying bullets. Is the tree worth it? The person they’re after considers murder a small price to pay. Kitty Christmas Caper It’s Frankie Chandler’s first Christmas away from family, and she may not survive the season. Her normally perky best friend, Penny, is suffering from a case of Scrooge, her low finances have her considering IOUs as gifts, and now she’s stuck with an abandoned kitten that’s creating havoc in her home. When she resorts to reading the kitty’s mind to locate its family, she overhears what may be a clue to a horrible crime. The answer lies in the abandoned tunnels under the community theater where her biggest obstacle may be the Ghost of Christmas Present. Rubies for Christmas When Roxanne Wilder is snowed in at the parish hall with the holiday decorating committee, she knows it’s going to be a long night waiting for help to arrive. That’s because the committee includes her mother, her aunts, and their arch enemy, Annie Rumbottom. All the ladies feign politeness until Annie’s expensive ruby ring goes missing. The gloves come off and suggestions range from the third degree to body cavity searches. Who would steal the precious jewel? The dedicated volunteer who’s short on cash? The young woman who wishes she’d never heard of the decorating committee? Or could Roxanne’s crazy Aunt Mabel have tucked the gem into her cleavage along with her tissues and cough drops? Murder at Friendly Farm When reclusive crime reporter Evan Miller is coerced into purchasing a live tree for Christmas, he doesn't expect to enjoy the experience. How right he is. The quaint Friendly Farm of his childhood has become a marketing extravaganza, his current crush is romancing a studly farmhand, and he inadvertently catches the attention of the local mafioso. Then Evan discovers the body of Santa Claus hidden in the corn maze. The only way to bring this night to a close is to find out who killed the jolly fat man without becoming the next victim. Collared When Bowers takes Frankie to the La Hacienda Chop House for the steak of her dreams, they both look forward to a romantic dinner at the exclusive restaurant. Before the plates hit the table, a man with a guide dog holds up the restaurant patrons, and when she tunes in to the German Shepherd, the canine is sending dangerous signals. Will the couple’s first Valentine’s dinner together be their last?
Publisher: Classical Reads
ISBN: 1945403314
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
From Thanksgiving to Valentine’s Day, laugh away your holiday stress with Frankie Chandler, pet psychic, the Harlow Brothers, the Wilder Women, and crime reporter Evan Miller as they negotiate social gatherings, local theater groups, and family traditions...with a serving of crime. Trouble with Turkeys Bowers and Frankie are finally dating, but they are about to hit their first real obstacle - Thanksgiving dinner. Can their new relationship stand up against a handsome farmer, a turkey infatuated with ducks, and the horror of candied yams? Not to mention a toy store riot and the mysterious happenings at the Good Morning Bakery. Only time will tell. Death of a Christmas Tradition One of the few things that brothers Edward and Nicholas Harlow agree on is a traditional Christmas celebration. When Edward decides to scrap conventions in favor of current fashions including a pre-decorated spruce, his decision sets off a series of mishaps that begin with the theft of his tree. As Nicholas and Edward attempt to track down the thief, they maneuver obstacles including naughty elves, angry toddlers, and flying bullets. Is the tree worth it? The person they’re after considers murder a small price to pay. Kitty Christmas Caper It’s Frankie Chandler’s first Christmas away from family, and she may not survive the season. Her normally perky best friend, Penny, is suffering from a case of Scrooge, her low finances have her considering IOUs as gifts, and now she’s stuck with an abandoned kitten that’s creating havoc in her home. When she resorts to reading the kitty’s mind to locate its family, she overhears what may be a clue to a horrible crime. The answer lies in the abandoned tunnels under the community theater where her biggest obstacle may be the Ghost of Christmas Present. Rubies for Christmas When Roxanne Wilder is snowed in at the parish hall with the holiday decorating committee, she knows it’s going to be a long night waiting for help to arrive. That’s because the committee includes her mother, her aunts, and their arch enemy, Annie Rumbottom. All the ladies feign politeness until Annie’s expensive ruby ring goes missing. The gloves come off and suggestions range from the third degree to body cavity searches. Who would steal the precious jewel? The dedicated volunteer who’s short on cash? The young woman who wishes she’d never heard of the decorating committee? Or could Roxanne’s crazy Aunt Mabel have tucked the gem into her cleavage along with her tissues and cough drops? Murder at Friendly Farm When reclusive crime reporter Evan Miller is coerced into purchasing a live tree for Christmas, he doesn't expect to enjoy the experience. How right he is. The quaint Friendly Farm of his childhood has become a marketing extravaganza, his current crush is romancing a studly farmhand, and he inadvertently catches the attention of the local mafioso. Then Evan discovers the body of Santa Claus hidden in the corn maze. The only way to bring this night to a close is to find out who killed the jolly fat man without becoming the next victim. Collared When Bowers takes Frankie to the La Hacienda Chop House for the steak of her dreams, they both look forward to a romantic dinner at the exclusive restaurant. Before the plates hit the table, a man with a guide dog holds up the restaurant patrons, and when she tunes in to the German Shepherd, the canine is sending dangerous signals. Will the couple’s first Valentine’s dinner together be their last?
The Happy Holidays Series: The Complete Collection
Author: Michele Brouder
Publisher: Michele Brouder
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 747
Book Description
5 heartwarming, sweet romances because every holiday deserves a happy ending. A Whyte Christmas Kate O’Connor has had a rough year and Christmas looks to be no better but a dashing Irishman is about to change all that. This Christmas Holly vows never to trust a man again but her new landlord with his warm brown eyes and quirky sense of humor soon test that vow. A Wish for Christmas More than anything India Ramone wants to give her family a wonderful Christmas. What she hadn’t counted on was the grumpy billionaire that comes into her life. One Kiss for Christmas Thirty years after they last saw each other, Jim and Donna meet again and uncover secrets that kept them apart. Second chance romance. A Wedding for Christmas One disastrous blind date might just lead to something else.
Publisher: Michele Brouder
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 747
Book Description
5 heartwarming, sweet romances because every holiday deserves a happy ending. A Whyte Christmas Kate O’Connor has had a rough year and Christmas looks to be no better but a dashing Irishman is about to change all that. This Christmas Holly vows never to trust a man again but her new landlord with his warm brown eyes and quirky sense of humor soon test that vow. A Wish for Christmas More than anything India Ramone wants to give her family a wonderful Christmas. What she hadn’t counted on was the grumpy billionaire that comes into her life. One Kiss for Christmas Thirty years after they last saw each other, Jim and Donna meet again and uncover secrets that kept them apart. Second chance romance. A Wedding for Christmas One disastrous blind date might just lead to something else.
Christmas in Washington (The Holiday Collection - Book 4)
Author: Shirley Hailstock
Publisher: Shirley T. Hailstock
ISBN: 1939214173
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Elizabeth Gregory's heart is as cold as the snow falling on the nation's capital. Three years ago, her life went on hold when a fatal accident took her only sister on Christmas Eve. That accident involved James Hill, Elizabeth's fiancé. Since then, she makes the rounds of holiday parties but her heart is not in the season. Embroiled in SEC regulations, fraud and insider trading accusations, James had his hands full surviving the attacks and convincing his clients of his innocence. Unable to tell Elizabeth the complete truth about her sister, he left her alone until one Christmas Eve when he finds her standing at his door. Knowing time is running out for them, James embarks on a new season to change their fates. This Christmas old secrets, lies and truths will be driven into the light and like a shinny new toy, Elizabeth's world is transformed. Yet whether James can convince her that their Christmas past is not their present or future is a North Pole she will have to find. Is their love worth a second chance. . .
Publisher: Shirley T. Hailstock
ISBN: 1939214173
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Elizabeth Gregory's heart is as cold as the snow falling on the nation's capital. Three years ago, her life went on hold when a fatal accident took her only sister on Christmas Eve. That accident involved James Hill, Elizabeth's fiancé. Since then, she makes the rounds of holiday parties but her heart is not in the season. Embroiled in SEC regulations, fraud and insider trading accusations, James had his hands full surviving the attacks and convincing his clients of his innocence. Unable to tell Elizabeth the complete truth about her sister, he left her alone until one Christmas Eve when he finds her standing at his door. Knowing time is running out for them, James embarks on a new season to change their fates. This Christmas old secrets, lies and truths will be driven into the light and like a shinny new toy, Elizabeth's world is transformed. Yet whether James can convince her that their Christmas past is not their present or future is a North Pole she will have to find. Is their love worth a second chance. . .
The Rainbow Magic Holiday Collection
Author: Daisy Meadows
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545605660
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
The holidays have lost their shimmer! There's trouble in Fairyland! Jack Frost is up to his old tricks. Now the fairies are missing their special holiday magic! Will the holly-jolly holidays be changed forever? Or can Rachel and Kirsty help Holly, Stella, Gabriella, and Paige save the day?This boxed set includes four holiday stories:Holly the Christmas FairyStella the Star FairyGabriella the Snow Kingdom FairyPaige the Christmas Play FairyA perfectly magical holiday gift for fairy fans!
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545605660
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
The holidays have lost their shimmer! There's trouble in Fairyland! Jack Frost is up to his old tricks. Now the fairies are missing their special holiday magic! Will the holly-jolly holidays be changed forever? Or can Rachel and Kirsty help Holly, Stella, Gabriella, and Paige save the day?This boxed set includes four holiday stories:Holly the Christmas FairyStella the Star FairyGabriella the Snow Kingdom FairyPaige the Christmas Play FairyA perfectly magical holiday gift for fairy fans!
The Happy Holidays Box Set: Books 1-3
Author: Michele Brouder
Publisher: Michele Brouder
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
Contains the first 3 books of The Happy Holidays series: A Whyte Christmas, This Christmas, and A Wish for Christmas. Over 800 pages of reading! Because every holiday deserves a happy ending. A Whyte Christmas Kate O’Connor has had a rough year and Christmas looks to be no better but a dashing Irishman is about to change all of that. This Christmas This year Holly is dreading Christmas but the next store neighbor is about to change her mind. A Wish for Christmas With his weapons-grade dangerous good looks, India Ramone soon learns there's more to billionaire John Laurencelli than bad press and rumors.
Publisher: Michele Brouder
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
Contains the first 3 books of The Happy Holidays series: A Whyte Christmas, This Christmas, and A Wish for Christmas. Over 800 pages of reading! Because every holiday deserves a happy ending. A Whyte Christmas Kate O’Connor has had a rough year and Christmas looks to be no better but a dashing Irishman is about to change all of that. This Christmas This year Holly is dreading Christmas but the next store neighbor is about to change her mind. A Wish for Christmas With his weapons-grade dangerous good looks, India Ramone soon learns there's more to billionaire John Laurencelli than bad press and rumors.
Winter Wonderland: A Holiday Collection
Author:
Publisher: Creators Publishing
ISBN: 1949673219
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
Ready to cozy up with a warm mug of cocoa and a good book? Get ahead of the yuletide festivities with this wholesome collection of holiday columns. Read up on the ins and outs of gift shopping for every loved one in your life, discover the do’s and don’ts of entertaining, and learn about the history and traditions of this wonderful time of year. You have never encountered a more perfect go-to guide than this one!
Publisher: Creators Publishing
ISBN: 1949673219
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
Ready to cozy up with a warm mug of cocoa and a good book? Get ahead of the yuletide festivities with this wholesome collection of holiday columns. Read up on the ins and outs of gift shopping for every loved one in your life, discover the do’s and don’ts of entertaining, and learn about the history and traditions of this wonderful time of year. You have never encountered a more perfect go-to guide than this one!
Christmas in Sweetbriar Cove (A Holiday Collection)
Author: Melody Grace
Publisher: Melody Grace Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 493
Book Description
Celebrate the holidays in Sweetbriar Cove with this festive romance collection, containing two sizzling small-town holiday stories - perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Sophie Kinsella, and Lucy Score. In HOLIDAY KISSES… Grumpy writer Dash needs peace and quiet to finish his new script, but he wasn’t betting on inn-keeper Ellie and the local Starbright festival to give him a jolt of holiday inspiration. In FROM THIS MOMENT… Florist Rose is nursing a broken heart for the holidays, until she teams up with local bachelor Nick to compete in the annual Starbright Scavenger Hunt, and discovers that romance might be the perfect holiday prize! There’ll be plenty of kisses under the mistletoe in these feel-good romance reads! ★★★★★ Five Star Reviews for Melody ★★★★★ "Melody Grace created fascinating characters that are simply I-R-R-E-S-I-S-T-I-B-L-E ! Her stories leave you with a big smile on your face and a heart bursting with love." “If you want to read another great feel-good summer romance then this is the book for you.” “Melody Grace captures my heart over and over again with her amazing characters and stories of friendship, love and romance. I absolutely love small town romance, and Sweetbriar Cove is one of my absolute favorites.” “I think this book will appeal to all romance lovers: it’s sweet, entertaining, witty and easy to read. Beautifully written, it has characters you can’t help falling in love with.” “This is a beautifully written book and many friends and favorite residents from Sweetbriar Cove make the story a perfect read. Loved it!” “An entertaining read, well-written, with easy to connect with characters.” “It feels so good to be back in Sweetbriar Cove… it feels like you have been on a vacation and just returned home.” “I read many different kinds of romance, but my favorite is small towns with lots of family and friends. Ms. Grace captures that feeling with this series over and over again making Sweetbriar Cove one of my favorites of all time.” The Sweetbriar Cove Series: #1 Meant to Be #2 All for You #3 The Only One #4 I'm Yours #5 Holiday Kisses #6 No Ordinary Love #7 Wildest Dreams #8 This Kiss #9 Always Be Mine #10 Two Hearts #11 The Story of Us #12 Back to You #13 One More Night #14 Time After Time #15 Forever Summer #16 Simply Irresistible #17 From this Moment Perfect for readers who love Samantha Chase, Debbie Macomber, Melody Grace, Annie Rains, Carolyn Brown, Bella Andre, Lucy Kevin, Pamela Kelley, Pamela M. Kelley, Kay Correll, Susan Mallery, Jill Sanders, Hope Ramsay, Jean Oram, Becky Wade, Denise Hunter, Chris Keniston, Linda Lael Miller, Jennifer Ryan, Maisey Yates, A. J. Pine, C. J. Carmical, Lori Wilde, Shanae Johnson, Callie J. Brooks, Cora Seton, Jennifer Ashely, Hallmark Movies, Hallmark Romance, Barbara Freethy, Bridesmaid Series, small-town romance, Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, RaeAnne Thayne, KEYWORDS: free small-town romance, free feel-good romance, free contemporary romance, romantic comedy, series, free romantic comedy series, funny romance, laugh romance, modern romance, cape cod, cape cod romance, USA today, USA today bestseller, smart romance, something funny to read, lighthearted romance, light romance, hot romance, melody grace, melody grace romance, free romance for adults, contemporary romance 2018, funny romance, funny romance new, swoonworthy, free romance series, romance series, free romance books, free beach reads, new adult, small-town, funny, female, stories, sensual, sensual romance, alpha male, dominant male, hot guy, racy, sexy, heartwarming, heart-warming romance, family, love, love books, kissing books, emotional journey, contemporary, contemporary romance, romance series, long series, free long romance series, sassy, captivating romance, hot, hot romance, forbidden love, sparks, loyalty, swoon, free beach romance, free books for summer, books for the beach, beach series, sweetbriar cove, sweetbriar cove series, fun summer reads, love and friendship, new romance series, hot romance series, new small-town series
Publisher: Melody Grace Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 493
Book Description
Celebrate the holidays in Sweetbriar Cove with this festive romance collection, containing two sizzling small-town holiday stories - perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Sophie Kinsella, and Lucy Score. In HOLIDAY KISSES… Grumpy writer Dash needs peace and quiet to finish his new script, but he wasn’t betting on inn-keeper Ellie and the local Starbright festival to give him a jolt of holiday inspiration. In FROM THIS MOMENT… Florist Rose is nursing a broken heart for the holidays, until she teams up with local bachelor Nick to compete in the annual Starbright Scavenger Hunt, and discovers that romance might be the perfect holiday prize! There’ll be plenty of kisses under the mistletoe in these feel-good romance reads! ★★★★★ Five Star Reviews for Melody ★★★★★ "Melody Grace created fascinating characters that are simply I-R-R-E-S-I-S-T-I-B-L-E ! Her stories leave you with a big smile on your face and a heart bursting with love." “If you want to read another great feel-good summer romance then this is the book for you.” “Melody Grace captures my heart over and over again with her amazing characters and stories of friendship, love and romance. I absolutely love small town romance, and Sweetbriar Cove is one of my absolute favorites.” “I think this book will appeal to all romance lovers: it’s sweet, entertaining, witty and easy to read. Beautifully written, it has characters you can’t help falling in love with.” “This is a beautifully written book and many friends and favorite residents from Sweetbriar Cove make the story a perfect read. Loved it!” “An entertaining read, well-written, with easy to connect with characters.” “It feels so good to be back in Sweetbriar Cove… it feels like you have been on a vacation and just returned home.” “I read many different kinds of romance, but my favorite is small towns with lots of family and friends. Ms. Grace captures that feeling with this series over and over again making Sweetbriar Cove one of my favorites of all time.” The Sweetbriar Cove Series: #1 Meant to Be #2 All for You #3 The Only One #4 I'm Yours #5 Holiday Kisses #6 No Ordinary Love #7 Wildest Dreams #8 This Kiss #9 Always Be Mine #10 Two Hearts #11 The Story of Us #12 Back to You #13 One More Night #14 Time After Time #15 Forever Summer #16 Simply Irresistible #17 From this Moment Perfect for readers who love Samantha Chase, Debbie Macomber, Melody Grace, Annie Rains, Carolyn Brown, Bella Andre, Lucy Kevin, Pamela Kelley, Pamela M. Kelley, Kay Correll, Susan Mallery, Jill Sanders, Hope Ramsay, Jean Oram, Becky Wade, Denise Hunter, Chris Keniston, Linda Lael Miller, Jennifer Ryan, Maisey Yates, A. J. Pine, C. J. Carmical, Lori Wilde, Shanae Johnson, Callie J. Brooks, Cora Seton, Jennifer Ashely, Hallmark Movies, Hallmark Romance, Barbara Freethy, Bridesmaid Series, small-town romance, Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, RaeAnne Thayne, KEYWORDS: free small-town romance, free feel-good romance, free contemporary romance, romantic comedy, series, free romantic comedy series, funny romance, laugh romance, modern romance, cape cod, cape cod romance, USA today, USA today bestseller, smart romance, something funny to read, lighthearted romance, light romance, hot romance, melody grace, melody grace romance, free romance for adults, contemporary romance 2018, funny romance, funny romance new, swoonworthy, free romance series, romance series, free romance books, free beach reads, new adult, small-town, funny, female, stories, sensual, sensual romance, alpha male, dominant male, hot guy, racy, sexy, heartwarming, heart-warming romance, family, love, love books, kissing books, emotional journey, contemporary, contemporary romance, romance series, long series, free long romance series, sassy, captivating romance, hot, hot romance, forbidden love, sparks, loyalty, swoon, free beach romance, free books for summer, books for the beach, beach series, sweetbriar cove, sweetbriar cove series, fun summer reads, love and friendship, new romance series, hot romance series, new small-town series
The Holiday Collection
Author: KL Donn
Publisher: KL Donn
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Broken Hearts & Happy Endings is KL Donn’s signature story telling. In this massive collection of books you’ll get to enjoy more than one genre or trope while getting the stories you love. Broken Hearts & Happy Endings - Volume 7: The Holiday Collection - Who doesn’t love, love at Christmas? Get ready for some quickies before Santa comes! Includes: Dear Desmond Snowed In Holly’s Knight Last Chance Love Snow Me A Favor
Publisher: KL Donn
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Broken Hearts & Happy Endings is KL Donn’s signature story telling. In this massive collection of books you’ll get to enjoy more than one genre or trope while getting the stories you love. Broken Hearts & Happy Endings - Volume 7: The Holiday Collection - Who doesn’t love, love at Christmas? Get ready for some quickies before Santa comes! Includes: Dear Desmond Snowed In Holly’s Knight Last Chance Love Snow Me A Favor
The Crossword Mysteries Holiday Collection
Author: Nero Blanc
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504056566
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 445
Book Description
Four holiday whodunits in one—the perfect present for puzzle fans! “Light-hearted capers . . . Each as frothy as a cup of good eggnog” (The Wall Street Journal). Together, crossword editor and amateur sleuth Belle Graham and her private detective husband, Rosco Polycrates, are “a great investigative team in the tradition of Nick and Nora” (Bookbrowse). In this holiday-themed collection—featuring two story anthologies and two novels by national bestselling author Nero Blanc—Belle and Rosco follow the clues and fill in the blanks to find the answers to some very puzzling mysteries. A Crossworder’s Holiday: In these five short mysteries, Belle and Rosco solve puzzles in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Nantucket, and a haunted house in the Cotswolds. Perhaps the most challenging is the case of mobster Freddy Five Fingers, who was sending tip-offs to the cops via crosswords printed in the local tabloid—before he croaked. A Crossworder’s Gift: Five more Yuletide mysteries take Belle and Rosco from sunny St. Lucia where they decipher clues to find a buried treasure to a blizzard that strands a sewing circle. And in Las Vegas, a high roller has strewn clues throughout his suite to form a crossword puzzle that leads to loot. Wrapped Up in Crosswords: With Christmas approaching, Belle does her part creating a Noel crossword contest while Rosco dons a red suit and snowy-white beard to collect toys for the town’s annual children’s drive. But his good will starts to dim when he and two Newcastle Police Department colleagues are mistaken for escaped convicts masquerading as small-town Santas. A Crossworder’s Delight: Just in time for the holidays at Newcastle’s historic Paul Revere Inn, Belle discovers an abandoned treasure: a book of dessert recipes written in the form of crosswords handed down from mother to daughter. But as nice as that is, someone else has been naughty: A valuable Longfellow poem has been stolen from its place of honor on the wall of the inn’s front parlor. As he starts to investigate, Rosco finds himself with a new sleuthing partner, twelve-year-old E. T. Whitman—a bit of a wordsmith himself.
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504056566
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 445
Book Description
Four holiday whodunits in one—the perfect present for puzzle fans! “Light-hearted capers . . . Each as frothy as a cup of good eggnog” (The Wall Street Journal). Together, crossword editor and amateur sleuth Belle Graham and her private detective husband, Rosco Polycrates, are “a great investigative team in the tradition of Nick and Nora” (Bookbrowse). In this holiday-themed collection—featuring two story anthologies and two novels by national bestselling author Nero Blanc—Belle and Rosco follow the clues and fill in the blanks to find the answers to some very puzzling mysteries. A Crossworder’s Holiday: In these five short mysteries, Belle and Rosco solve puzzles in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Nantucket, and a haunted house in the Cotswolds. Perhaps the most challenging is the case of mobster Freddy Five Fingers, who was sending tip-offs to the cops via crosswords printed in the local tabloid—before he croaked. A Crossworder’s Gift: Five more Yuletide mysteries take Belle and Rosco from sunny St. Lucia where they decipher clues to find a buried treasure to a blizzard that strands a sewing circle. And in Las Vegas, a high roller has strewn clues throughout his suite to form a crossword puzzle that leads to loot. Wrapped Up in Crosswords: With Christmas approaching, Belle does her part creating a Noel crossword contest while Rosco dons a red suit and snowy-white beard to collect toys for the town’s annual children’s drive. But his good will starts to dim when he and two Newcastle Police Department colleagues are mistaken for escaped convicts masquerading as small-town Santas. A Crossworder’s Delight: Just in time for the holidays at Newcastle’s historic Paul Revere Inn, Belle discovers an abandoned treasure: a book of dessert recipes written in the form of crosswords handed down from mother to daughter. But as nice as that is, someone else has been naughty: A valuable Longfellow poem has been stolen from its place of honor on the wall of the inn’s front parlor. As he starts to investigate, Rosco finds himself with a new sleuthing partner, twelve-year-old E. T. Whitman—a bit of a wordsmith himself.