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Go to Sleep, Groundhog!
Judy Cox - 2004
He tosses. He turns. Finally, he gets out of bed and goes exploring. Outside his burrow he finds amazing sights he has never seen before: glowing jack-o'-lanterns, gobbling turkeys, and sparkling holiday lights. But shouldn't Groundhog be in bed? With no sleep how will he be able to get up for his big day?
The Billionaire's Christmas Gift
Laura Haley-McNeil - 2020
How’d she get on his agenda?Quint Fairchild, head of Fairchild Films, learned long ago that in Hollywood everything’s make believe, including love. So why can’t he resist the small town innocence of struggling scriptwriter Chrystelle Bach? She’s entirely too fascinating, but he can convince himself he doesn’t want her⸻he wants her script.Chrystelle wishes she could spend Christmas with her beloved grandmother in her Colorado hometown. Then Quint offers her a contract to produce her TV series. She almost believes this is the best Christmas ever⸻until she reads the contract. He doesn’t just want rewrites, he wants her to change everything. The battle begins, but when Chrystelle’s grandmother takes ill, Chrystelle knows where she belongs and hops the next bus home.What she hadn’t expected was Quint on her front porch, and not to wish her a Merry Christmas. He wants her script⸻on his terms, of course. Their conflict continues, but the more time Chrystelle spends with this stubborn billionaire, the harder it is for her to remember why she can’t change her script. But sprinkle this battle with grandmotherly wisdom and holiday charm, and the season of blessings reveals love in more ways than Chrystelle and Quint ever imagined.
Stella, Queen of the Snow
Marie-Louise Gay - 2000
Playing in the snow, they explore the white-draped forest, pelt each other with snowballs, and wave their arms while lying down in the snow to make snow angels. Marie-Louise Gay's evocative watercolors bring alive the magic of a winter day, as Sam asks a million questions and Stella patiently answers them in a big sister kind of way.
The Little Reindeer
Nicola Killen - 2017
They set off on a magical adventure and it becomes a Christmas never to forget. Nicola Killen’s evocative illustrations are sure to enchant in this beautiful book with die cut pages, foil, and flashes of festive red.
Anthology of Love: Boxed Set
Lang Leav - 2017
In this beautiful, original poetry anthology from Lang Leav, the best-selling poetess writes about love and loss, hope and hurt, being lost and found.Lang's poetry encompasses the breadth of emotions we all experience and evokes universal feelings with her skillfully crafted words. Anthology of Love includes Lang Leav's bestselling poetry titles Love & Misadventure, Lullabies, and The Universe of Us along with a blank lined journal entitled Your Words are Your Power.
Little Red Sleigh
Erin Guendelsberger - 2020
Well, this Christmas, with the help of some friends, she's determined to do the impossible. Little Red Sleigh is a heartwarming children's Christmas book you'll want to read again and again. Full of winter joy and Christmas magic, this Christmas book for kids will remind you that no dream is out of reach if you believe.
Deco for Divers: Decompression Theory and Physiology
Mark Powell - 2008
This book bridges the gap between introductory books and source scientific information. Written by a technical diving instructor, it teaches about decompression theory. It offers an understanding of what is happening during decompression dives.
All I Want For Christmas (12 Days of Christmas Book 2)
Hadley Raydeen - 2019
However, when I knew him, all those years ago, I was only his nerd tutor in high school whom everyone hated, including his spiteful girlfriend. But, we all have to grow up sometime. I'm not that young girl anymore. I own a lingerie store in the mall Bryson's family development company owns. Maybe he will come down and play Sexy Santa to bring in the female shoppers and help keep the store open after the holiday—that is if he even remembers me.Jamilya Hawkins was my shy, cute tutor back in high school—even after a couple of negative run-ins we had because of my girlfriend at the time. I was not expecting to see her again, almost twenty years later, not looking like this, hot as hell, owning a lingerie store in my mall development project. When I go down to her store, to say 'hello,' I fall into this Sexy Santa gig to help save her shop and provide Christmas toys for kids. I can't pass up on the chance to get to know her again and discover if she might be All I Want for Christmas.
Jingle My Bells (A Forever Safe Christmas #11)
Sylvia Kane - 2019
The boss I haven't met, but who's apparently gorgeous. In a small town no one's ever heard of. It's almost a relief when our plane runs into technical difficulties and we're forced to spend the weekend at a beautiful ski resort instead. The only catch is--there's only one room left, but there are two of us. The romantic setting (and let's face it, his rugged smile and hard biceps) get to me, and I end up tumbling into bed--and love. I just hope it wasn't a colossal mistake.BruceLiz is the one I want by my side on this business trip. She's the most capable of the bunch, but that's not the only reason. When I catch sight of her curves and that luscious smile, I can't imagine not having her to myself for the weekend. She's smart, savvy, and gorgeous, and she's going to be mine by the time we leave this romantic resort. Jingle My Bells is book 11 in the A Forever Safe Christmas Series. This safe romance features an OTT alpha boss who's used to getting what he wants, and what he wants is our sweet, curvy heroine to love and cherish. Just so you know, this book has enough holiday cheer and sweetness to last you all year, so curl up with a hot cocoa (don't forget the whipped cream - Bruce doesn't) by the bay window and whip out your kindle for a holiday treat that won't disappoint!
His Curvy Christmas Bridesmaid
Sara Hazel - 2019
Even at Christmastime. Heidi: Last Christmas three of my girlfriends got engaged. Then they decided a joint Xmas eve wedding was a good idea, and I get to be a Bridesmaid for all three. Lucky Me. The curvy one gets to stand on the sidelines again. But a funny thing happened. I met the wedding planner, and after one wild night together he’s already planning our wedding! It’s crazy, I know, but it feels like a real Christmas miracle. Or maybe Santa is playing tricks on me? Lucas: A Christmas eve wedding with three brides? Sign me up to plan that one. I’m Chicago’s number one wedding planner, but the one thing I don’t have in my life is a curvy beauty to call my own. That is until I’m introduced to Heidi. Then my thoughts are consumed by her, and suddenly the only work I’m getting done is dreaming of those curves and her perfect smile. I need to make her mine, and I hope that soon I’ll be having my own Christmas Wedding.
Over the River and Through the Wood
Lydia Maria Francis Child - 1844
In this hilarious modern spoof of a favorite holiday song, the trip to Grandfather's house is no peaceful sleigh ride!
The Little Fir Tree
Margaret Wise Brown - 1954
It dreamed of being part of a forest-or part of anything at all. Then one winter day, a man takes the little fir tree away and it finds itself at the center of a little boy's very special celebration.This treasured story by the legendary Margaret Wise Brown has been newly illustrated by award-winning artist Jim LaMarche. Warm, glowing paintings complement the gentle text to capture the true heart of Christmas.
Deck the Boss
Stella Andrews - 2020
But when someone dared me to lap dance the Boss—my luck ran out.Stranded in the office during the worst snow New York has seen in decades was bad enough. But when it’s Christmas Day and your only companion is the Boss you decked the night before, it’s a Ho Ho Ho lot of trouble.A short and steamy read for the holiday season. Wrap up warm and indulge yourself in a little bit of escapism.
A Lindstrom Christmas: Two Small-Town Holiday Romances
Katy Paige - 2020
Proxy Bride and Missy's Wish, the first two books in the series, are the perfect holiday reads for fans of hot chocolate, warm gingerbread, and the magic of Hallmark Christmas movies!~THE LINDSTROMS~1. Proxy Bride2. Missy's Wish3. Sweet Hearts4. Choose Me5. Virtually Mine6. Unforgettable You
Hush Hush, Forest
Mary Casanova - 2018
As the golden leaves waft through the lengthening shadows, the loon sings one last lullaby, the whirring hummingbird takes one last sip, the industrious beaver saws one last branch for her lodge. Here, in enchanting words and woodcuts, is the magic of night falling and winter approaching in the North Woods. Hush Hush, Forest peers through twilight’s window at the raccoon preening, the doe and fawn bedding down, the last bat of the season flitting away. The owl surveys, the rabbit scurries, the bear hunkers, readying her den.Marking the rhythm between the falling leaf and the falling snowflake, picturing the rituals of creatures big and small as they prepare for the long winter’s sleep, this charming book captures a time of surpassing wonder for readers of all ages—and bids everyone in the hushed forest a peaceful good night.