181 years delivering toys has Santa Claus ready to call it quits. He’s burnt-out, saddled with hemorrhoids, and needs to work Christmas Eve armed with a shotgun. On top of having to face a world on edge, now his favorite reindeer is AWOL on Christmas Eve. What's a not-so-jolly Saint Nick to do on what just might be his last Christmas? CUPID'S FAREWELL CHRISTMAS is a unique “kids book for adults" that's part-satire, part-social commentary, but ultimately a universal holiday tale of love, laughter, and redemption. Illustrated in a style that evokes the nostalgia of Christmas mornings past, CUPID'S FAREWELL CHRISTMAS is a hilarious and timeless story of identity, individuality, and what it means to have real courage.

At Cupid's Hideaway you can celebrate the spirit of Christmas all year long! Cupid's Hideaway is an unusual bed-and-breakfast run by the equally unusual Maisie Templeton, together with her granddaughter (and chef) Meg Burton. The B and B is on an island in Lake Erie—the perfect place for Meg to hide her broken heart. It's also the perfect place for Gabe Morrison, who shows up during the Christmas-in-July celebrations with Duke the dog (really Diana) in tow. He's hiding from all the people who expect him to come up with the next brilliant advertising jingle. Except that Gabe's a little short of inspiration these days. Then he discovers that every time he touches Meg, or kisses her, he's inspired. Visions of hamburgers dance in his head and the advertising campaign starts to take shape. He also discovers that he wants Meg as more than a muse. He wants her as a lover…and a wife!

When mistletoe is not enough... With her only son still single, Mrs. Claus is rolling up her red sleeves and playing matchmaker. With a little advice from Cupid and a list of potential brides, she’s convinced a dash of magic will get the snowball rolling. There’s just one problem, Nick isn’t looking for love. All he wants to do is fill his father’s boots as he prepares to take over as Santa Claus. While Mrs. Claus is scheming away, Nick meets Heather, a charming artist with a giving heart and a loving smile. Preparing for her first Christmas alone, Heather is looking for adventure. Nick becomes a kindred spirit as they both remember what it’s like to live in the moment. Just as they think they found a fairytale romance, Nick discovers his mother’s magical meddling. With Christmas Eve quickly approaching, Nick must decide if his love for Heather was the real magic all along or if it was just the work of Cupid Claus? Each book in the Seasons of Love series is standalone: *Royally Abandoned *Cupid Claus *Falling in Puppy Love

The author of Food Through the Ages presents a festive overview of Dickens-era Christmas traditions—from decorations and songs to games and recipes. Anna Selby discusses how the Victorians invented many of the Christmas traditions we enjoy today from Christmas trees and cards to carols and Father Christmas himself. Dickens and Prince Albert shaped how many people view the British Christmas, an idea explored in the opening chapter. There is an emphasis on Victorian food, including authentic wassailing recipes and an easy introduction to planning traditional Christmas foods and traditional decorations. It offers readers a chance to enjoy a traditional Christmas, one centered around the home, family, and simple decorations made from nature, a far cry from the materialistic Christmases we have today. This lovely book reminds us all just how enjoyable Christmas really is and shows us how to recreate our favorite traditions and recapture the magic of Christmas.

AN UNEXPECTED GIFT As the single mom of triplets, Megan Rivers has no time to spare, especially for her playboy neighbor, Will Trent—she’s been burned by his kind before. But when the flirty firefighter pleads for her help with an adorable baby boy suddenly left in his care, Megan can’t say no…for the baby’s sake, of course. After his fiancée ditched him, Will had been enjoying the single life. Now he’s taking the kids to see Santa and picking out Christmas trees with Megan, and he realizes he likes being a family man. Will’s ready to give love another chance, but can he convince Megan to do the same?

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Lindsay is headed down the road to disaster and if Cupid doesn't stop her, she'll ruin her own life and the lives of two ther people--people who are very deserving of the love they've been waiting for. With the Christmas Day deadline growing ever closer, Cupid turns to the internet and enlists the help of a small white dog. The dog is his only hope of getting Lindsay on the right track.

What do the doors of Advent calendars conceal? Chocolates, sometimes, or toys. Sometimes there are illustrations of chocolates and toys. And holly. And snow. Things that make Christmas Christmas in Canada. Embark on a new Yuletide tradition with this Advent calendar in words and images, wonderfully illustrated by Seth, and with sharp prose by Derek McCormack that captures the Canadian Christmas.