An old friend calls Merri, forensic accountant extraordinaire. Can she visit the winter wonderland at Cozy Studios and examine the books? Merri must dodge the mistletoe and dismember the dodgy finances-all while avoiding the Cozy Couples Curse.

Horace Jones just wants a quiet life. But those pages lying there on the coffee table? They may spell disaster, the final spark to light the burning pyre of his privacy. A quirky, humorous story for everyone who ever dreamed of being famous—or had nightmares about it.

Rose got her happily ever after, complete with castle, prince and ornate banquets every night. But after four centuries, Rose can state definitively: happy endings suck. No concerts, no plays, no children or visits with friends… Not one single change in four hundred years. That ends, now. Before Rose destroys her castle in a fit of pique. A fractured fairytale about the dangers of wishing for Happily Ever After.

Jazrin just wants to go home. But the persistent sales woman insists: she sells dream vacations for all budgets. Perfect vacations. Dream vacations that take absolutely no time at all. All she needs? One minute of Jazrin’s trust. A sci-fi crime story about getting what you want—and losing what you have.

Moira’s platoon died taking over the Kanfir ships that threaten home. But Moira? Stuck on the last ship. The one headed for the sun. She needs to reroute it—and fast—but the ship only takes orders from a senior line officer. And the only one of thoseavailable? Currently in stasis in the medical ward. You know. The one with the gaping hole opening up to vacuum. A light-hearted story for all those who dream of being swept away to the stars.

The king announces a ball in order to end the war. His subjects? Overjoyed. Marian? Determined to stop it. Her sponsors need the war to continue. Looks like sabotage will feature at the top of tonight’s menu. A Cinderella retelling for everyone who ever wondered why Cinderella wanted to marry the prince in the first place.

Leg bleeding, out of breath, stripped of wand and magic—oh, and hanging from the edge of the castle’s upper ramparts. A vaguely-familiar princess arrives, someone he recognises from magic classes but never paid attention to. He regrets that now: rather than helping him up, she wants his backstory. Better start talking—and fast. A sweet meet-cute for everyone who loves to see the underdog win.

No one survives Dark Dale. But when the demons summon, she goes—with her swords, and daggers, and iron-capped boots. The compromise to her independence chafes. But the pay? Worth it. And they better pay. Or she’ll make them rue the day they called her. For readers who are practical, well-armed, and ready for any challenge—or who wish they were.

Ninety-six-year-old Tilly’s great grandchildren insist she try something new to keep her brain active. The cute little virtual game Hero’s Journey seems harmless enough. And Tilly quite enjoys catching butterflies and swapping gift souls with another player, Anubis. A sweet boy. Silly. But sweet. Even if he enjoys sending her souls in a rather competitive fashion. Even if he says there’s only one soul that he really wants… A heart-warming story with a delightfully satisfying resolution, if you love soulmate stories, don’t miss Anubis Has Sent You Six Souls!

Grantupoemoeunanii’s job in Hell? Quite heavenly, actually. And by all accounts, today looks set for more of the same: well-ordered paperwork, tidy schedules… Until an unusual co-worker appears, with a problem not quite standard. And not quite… legal. Helping out means risking the wrath of the senior demons… But Grant’s not quite on the clock just yet. What’s a hard-working demon to do? A charming, hopeful vision of the Afterlife for readers who could use an extra friend as they navigate the mortal coil.