Jack loves Christmas and every year he dreams it will be white. But where Jack lives, Christmas is never white, so all he can do is dream. But one magical Christmas Eve, Jack’s wish comes true! Except, he is all alone. When Jack’s nose turns to ice and he can no longer feel his fingers, he marches back home determined to make Christmas right. From the creators of Hello, Goodbye Little Island comes a magical Christmas tale that will warm your heart, no matter what your Christmas looks like.

Maybe this Christmas can thaw his frozen heart—and heal hers. Hollywood starlet Tia Beckett knows one moment can change your life. Her career had been on the fast track before a near-fatal accident left her with a debilitating facial scar. Certain her A-lister dreams are over, she agrees to house-sit at her producer’s secluded estate in Silver Springs. It’s the escape from the limelight Tia’s been craving, until she discovers she’s not the only houseguest for the holidays. And her handsome new roomie is impossible to ignore. Artist Seth Turner has good reason to keep his distance. Losing his wife after only a few years of marriage has left a deep scar, even if he is still happy to spend a semester teaching art classes at the New Horizons Boys Ranch for troubled teens. Despite nursing her own wounds, Tia finds her curiosity piqued by enigmatic Seth, whom she recognizes as something of a kindred soul. Maybe spending Christmas together could be another game changer for both of them—this time, for good. Silver Springs Book 1: Finding Our Forever Book 2: No One but You Book 3: Until You Loved Me Book 4: Right Where We Belong Book 5: Unforgettable You Book 6: Christmas in Silver Springs Book 7: A California Christmas Book 8: Home for the Holidays Book 9: When I Found You Book 10: Keep Me Warm at Christmas

This holiday, we present this unique collection of the greatest Christmas classics and the most beloved animal tales to warm up your heart and rekindle your holiday sparkle: _x000D_ The Tailor of Gloucester (Beatrix Potter)_x000D_ The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter)_x000D_ Black Beauty (Anna Sewell)_x000D_ The Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Grahame)_x000D_ The Wonderful Wizard of OZ (L. Frank Baum)_x000D_ The Adventures of Reddy Fox (Thornton Burgess)_x000D_ The Adventures of Johnny Chuck (Thornton Burgess)_x000D_ The Adventures of Peter Cottontail (Thornton Burgess)_x000D_ The Old Mother West Wind (Thornton Burgess)_x000D_ The Story of Doctor Dolittle (Hugh Lofting)_x000D_ The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle (Hugh Lofting)_x000D_ The Story of a Nodding Donkey (Laura Lee Hope)_x000D_ Little Bun Rabbit (L. Frank Baum)_x000D_ The Velveteen Rabbit (Margery Williams)_x000D_ The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (E. T. A. Hoffmann)_x000D_ The Story of a Stuffed Elephant (Laura Lee Hope) _x000D_ Peace on Earth, Good-Will to Dogs (Eleanor Hallowell Abbott)_x000D_ Kittyboy's Christmas (Amy Ella Blanchard)_x000D_ The Naughty Reindeer (Amelia C. Houghton)_x000D_ Miss Muffet's Christmas Party (Samuel McChord Crothers)_x000D_ The Animals' Christmas Tree (John Punnett Peters)_x000D_ The Mouse and the Moonbeam (Eugene Field)_x000D_ The Cricket on the Hearth (Charles Dickens)_x000D_ The Christmas Cuckoo (Frances Browne)_x000D_ The Silver Hen (Mary E. Wilkins Freeman)_x000D_ The Sparrow and the Fairy (Georgianna M. Bishop)_x000D_ The Wonderful Bird (Georgianna M. Bishop)_x000D_ The Little Mud-Sparrows (Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward)_x000D_ The Little Gray Lamb (Archibald Beresford Sullivan)_x000D_ How Freckle Frog Made Herself Pretty (Charlotte B. Herr)_x000D_ Cat and Dog Stories (Walter Crane)

From the ancient biblical story of Jesus to those modern holiday favorites seen on television each year, these heartfelt and fun insights into the truths, myths and legends of December point you back to the reason for the season every time.

Can the magic of Christmas and the community of Thorndale bring two lost souls together in love? Olivia doesn’t have time for Christmas or for romance – she’s got a demanding career and has been burned before when it comes to love. This year, she’s spending the festive season in her dad’s old house, packing it up now that he’s moved out. Her dad failed to mention she wouldn’t be spending her time there alone... The last thing Olivia expects is for her surprise guest to be the very man who literally ran from her after an evening of mutual flirtation. But Tom has nowhere else to go and Olivia is determined to forget the disappointment she felt at his abandonment and instead help him find his way again. As heavy snow keeps them inside the cottage, will their enforced confinement spark romance once again – or will it push them further apart? The perfect festive romance to curl up with, for fans of Victoria Walters and Trisha Ashley. Praise for A Country Village Christmas'Warm and comforting and realistic and heartwarming and funny. It’s got everything a real family Christmas should have.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'The writing evokes a real sense of community, with friendship and family at the heart, and the main characters are well drawn. I could easily imagine this book being made into a "feel good" movie. Perfect if you're looking for an uplifting light read - a cosy novel with a seasonal and romantic theme.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'This was my first visit to Thorndale and after enjoying this peep into the village I can't wait to explore more books by this author. It's a book you will want to devour in one sitting, snuggled up with a hot chocolate.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'I absolutely loved this beautiful, cosy, heartwarming read that was so much more than just a Christmas book. This was the perfect escapism read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

'Vampires might bite, honey, but lycans tear.' Jask Tao, lycan leader, rules his pack with absolute dedication and demands the same loyalty in return. In the world of Blackthorn, where respect is a rare commodity, Jask has earned his - few dare to cross him, and fewer survive to tell the tale. When he captures Sophia, a rare serryn witch whose blood is lethal to vampires, Jask knows just how valuable she can be. Despite her fiery nature, he also can't shake the feelings that she rouses in him - feelings that he thought died along with Ellen, his mate. Sophia knows she has to escape from Jask's lycan compound - and fast. Inheriting her sister's serryn powers can only mean one thing - that her family is at risk. She'll have to get past the dangerously attractive Jask first but, scarred by memories of her mother's murder, Sophia won't ever give up. Sparks fly between Jask and Sophia but, as both her family and the pack come under threat, they might just need each other if they, and their loved ones, are going to stay alive... In this thrillingly sensual novel, Lindsay J. Pryor returns to the shadowy dystopian world of Blackthorn, where tensions are rising, the risks are high, and the most powerful loves are formed in the face of great danger. If you're a fan of J.R Ward, Jeaniene Frost, Kelley Armstrong, Christine Feehan, Kresley Cole or Felicity Heaton then you'll love Lindsay J. Pryor's books too. Praise for Lindsay J. Pryor 'I am officially addicted to this series. Why, you ask? Because Lindsay Pryor is my kind of fearless author. She isn't afraid to "go there," to create characters and situations that challenge me as a reader.' The Demon Librarian 'Not only are Pryor's characters and fathomlessly dark love stories fabulous, but her continual world building of Blackthorn blows me away.' Gravetells.com 'A shining, brilliant new talent in the Paranormal genre ' CC MacKenzie 'She writes paranormal romance mixed with urban fantasy the way I like it - clever world-building, intense characters and no easy options for them to take.' Nocturnal Book Reviews

#1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward is heating things up this winter with a holiday novel featuring some of her most iconic Black Dagger Brothers. Featuring one of the Black Dagger Brotherhood’s most iconic couples, Blay and Qhuinn find themselves looking forward to their official mating ceremony. When tragedy strikes just before the happy event, all hope seems lost—and everyone in the Black Dagger Brotherhood rallies around the two of them. Will a freak winter storm bring the unthinkable, or will a warm heart in winter ensure that true love is not lost?

Children experience Christmas through magic, anticipation, and learning about the baby Jesus. As we mature, we experience Christmas through the gifts we give, the love we share, and the magic we create for others. A Chicken Soup for the Soul Christmas brings back the memories of childhood through the eyes of children on Christmas day and inspires good deeds by reminding us how the smallest gesture can truly change a life.

Purchasing an abundant bolt of soft, red cloth to make a Christmas outfit for his daughter, the monarch of a snowy kingdom is unaware that the leftover pieces of the cloth will be recycled to make presents for numerous subjects including a tiny mouse, who uses a miniscule scrap as a scarf.

"Christmas Eve at the homeless shelter looks the same as any other night: Kids running around. Volunteers serving coffee and Kool-Aid. People looking for a warm place to spend the night. Then something magical happens"--