All Amia wants is to deliver her special peppermint twist cookies to her beloved Baba Sophie. Unfortunately, Mother Nature isn't cooperating! Holiday from the holiday? That's what businessman Luke has planned--a quiet Christmas alone at his cabin north of New York City. But when the two become seatmates on a snowy flight they are forced to return to the city--cookieless-- in a blizzard. Holiday magic means there's more than snow in the air on Christmas Eve!

The never-before-told story of The Peppermint Lounge, the famed Manhattan nightspot and mobster hangout that launched an era The Peppermint Lounge was intended to be nothing more than a front for gambling and other rackets but the club became a sensation after Dick "Cami" Camillucci began to feature a new kind of music, rock and roll. The mobsters running the place found themselves juggling rebellious youths alongside celebrities like Greta Garbo and Shirley MacLaine. When The Beatles visited the club, Cami's uncle-in-law had to restrain a hitman who was after Ringo because his girlfriend was so infatuated with the drummer. Working with Dick Cami himself, Johnson and Selvin unveil this engrossing story of the go-go sixties and the club that inspired the classic hits "Twisting the Night Away" and "The Peppermint Twist."

Celebrate Christmas with a Cookie Swap!

Get Your Sweet Tooth Tipsy! Candy Cocktails features fifty delicious libations made with candy and booze. Whether you crave sweet, sour, or chocolaty, there is a cocktail in this book to please every mood and taste bud. Also included are recipes for candy infusions, suggestions for candy rims and garnishes to dress up your drinks, tons of flirty photos, and more -- plus dozens of ideas to throw your very own candy cocktail party! Cocktails include: Bubblegum Mojito, Caramel Apple Fizz, Sour Grape Sidecar, Whiskey Sour Gummy Bear, Candy Cane Martini, Cherry Blow Pop Shot, and more!

Welcome to the enchanting town of Winterberry Falls, where the Christmas spirit weaves its spell, the aroma of holiday cheer is in the air and the promise of miracles abound. Brooke Cameron is drawn back to her roots to help run the iconic Peppermint Twist Lodge, a cherished family legacy that is teetering on the brink of being lost forever. As her grandmother battles illness, Brooke rediscovers the holiday spirit and the bonds of family and friends. While the family business that stood for three generations is in jeopardy, Brooke is faced with an impossible choice that will shape her destiny. Amidst the twinkling lights, a blast from the past emerges – Travis Douglas, a flame that can’t be distinguished. As old sparks reignite and Brooke makes the decision to stay and fight for her family legacy, a mysterious force threatens to shatter her dreams. Time is running out. Will Brooke be able to save a treasured family landmark before it’s too late? Saving Christmas at Peppermint Twist Lodge is a heartwarming holiday tale of love, second chances, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Every day's a holiday in Swellville. But December is the swellest time of all. Coauthors of the breakthrough style manuals, Swell: A Girl's Guide to the Good Life and Home Swell Home: Designing Your Dream Pad, Cynthia and Ilene now bring their signature mix of spirit and style to holiday time. So come on in, brush the snow off your boots, and knock back some chick nog. The Swell girls have been shopping for ideas all year and have their stockings full of ways to rev up the revelry, redeck the halls, and spruce up your holiday look without resorting to reindeer sweaters. No elves required! The girls wrap it all up and tie it with a loopy bow. And if you don't like it, you can always return it.

Women who have found unique ways to bring the holidays home, plus nostalgic stories and poems.