In this novella by the New York Times-bestselling author, a mystery must be solved in time for a merry—and furry—Christmas… Jill Gardner has volunteered her shop, Coffee, Books, and More, to host a Christmas adopt-a-pet party. Among the potential forever friends is a male terrier named Baby, whose owner died of a heart attack. With few clues to go on, even finding the name of Baby’s human is a daunting task. But there’s no challenge too big for Jill this holiday season. Playing Santa’s Little Helper, Jill is determined to find out what happened —and to fulfill a long-time-coming Christmas wish . . . Praise for The Tourist Trap Mysteries “I love the author’s style, which was warm and friendly...[A] wonderfully appealing series.”—Dru’s Book Musings “Light, fun, and kept me thoroughly engaged.”—The Young Folks

It's Christmastime and all the Santa Pups want is to be appointed Santa's Helpers and earn their own magic crystals that grant children's Christmas wishes. So the Pups go secretly to the town of Pineville to prove they are ready, and start granting joyful wishes to the townspeople, using a borrowed crystal. But their adventure goes horribly wrong after accidentally giving a young boy who has lost his Christmas spirit his wish to make Christmas go away. If the Pups don't reverse the spell soon, Christmas will be gone forever! Filled with Christmas spirit, this action-packed junior novel includes full-color photos of the adorable Santa Pups!

Sam, Rockey, and Princess are homeless pups following their dreams for adventure. They didn’t realize playing pirates would send them adrift on the Atlantic Ocean. Hunger leads them to Bones Restaurant where they meet other homeless dogs. Maggie and Cosmo, who think only of themselves and travel by the Hobo Express. Timber lives alone in the woods. Sadie Lady lives on the streets of Milwaukee. Bell has dreams of her own; she wants to live with Santa. Officer Tom brings Tammie into their lives along with the stowaway, Diane. Bell’s dreams inspire all of the pups, and they decide to travel to Santa Land. Their new adventure begins by journeying across the waters of the Atlantic Ocean as they search for the North Pole. They see sites they’ve never seen before and have new experiences. Will their trip to Santa Land quench their thirst for adventure?

A two book sweet romance novella! Book One: My Forever Home She’s vibrant and carefree with a heart for saving every animal who steps through the doors of Santa Paws Pet Rescue. He’s having a hard time acclimating to civilian life and not getting any younger. ♥ Will she get close enough to love him back to life? Will he become her forever home? Can a clumsy dog with an enormous tail be all that’s standing between them and their happily ever after? You’ve heard about Santa Paws Pet Rescue, now get ready to meet the people and pets who are the heart and soul of the operation. My Forever Home is a clean, sweet, and wholesome older man younger woman romance. Follow Noel and Jack as they look for love in all the right places and have some holiday adventures along the way. This book is a part of the Santa Paws Pet Rescue Series. As always, it comes with a blissful promise of a hopeful happily ever after, no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a whole lot of cheer. Pour some tea and start reading today! Book Two: Me, You and Jasper Too She’s a single mom with the weight of the world on her shoulders. He’s a knight in shining armor with no one left to rescue. They unexpectedly find themselves working together in a bookshop on Christmas Eve. Could it be a Christmas miracle or will it send her dashing through the snow? Nevaeh Life is about change, and I’m getting used to my new normal after finalizing my divorce. But between being a single mom and finding a job at the largest bookshop in Christmas Town, there’s not much time left for anything else. When my new boss turns out to be my old crush, all is merry and bright. Gabriel is chivalrous, charming, and But can I trust that he’ll be stick with me when the going gets tough? Gabriel Family has always come first for me but with my sister and my mom moving on with their own lives, I can admit I’m a little lost. Thankfully, purchasing the largest bookshop in Christmas Town keeps me plenty busy. When I accidentally schedule a single mom to work on Christmas Eve, I need to prove that I’m not a humbug. Nevaeh is sweet, thoughtful, and she warms my heart. But can I convince her that I am on her team? This book is a part of the Santa Paws Pet Rescue Series. As always, this book comes with a blissful promise of a hopeful happily ever after, no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a whole lot of cheer. Start reading today!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Connecticut, but Melanie Travis finds surviving this December may take a real Christmas miracle when a yuletide murderer comes to town . . . As Melanie attempts to deck the halls in a house overrun by pampered Poodles, her event planner friend, Claire, is busy playing Santa for the wealthiest clientele on Connecticut’s Gold Coast. A personal shopper gig in the affluent town of New Canaan seems like business as usual. Except Claire’s stylish stint comes at a higher price than she bargains for when she stumbles over her newest customer’s dead body. Named a prime suspect for murder, she begs for Melanie’s help, then vanishes like cookies and milk on Christmas Eve . . . Determined to track down Claire, Melanie and her nosy Aunt Peg dash into a dizzying investigation. But with a grinchy New Canaan detective on their case and disturbing clues piling up like presents beneath the tree, the crime-solving duo must hurry to rein in a sinister Kris Kringle before they’re the next ones on someone’s deadly wish list . . .

Six years ago Katelyn experienced heaven in Mark Logan’s arms. But when Mark joined the Special Forces, he left her with shattered dreams—and, unbeknownst to him, carrying his unborn baby. Now, he’s back in Lobster Cove, and she’s engaged to another man. But with her fiancé in Norway, Katelyn volunteers to play an elf at the annual Breakfast with Santa event. Mark Logan-aka Santa--can’t keep his eyes off Katelyn in her sexy elf outfit, which brings back feelings better left hidden. After all, he only returned to Lobster Cove to keep his two-year-old son safe from kidnappers, not to rekindle an old romance. Katelyn, conflicted between her renewed feelings for Mark and the secret she’s kept from him, flies to Norway to reaffirm her feelings for her fiancé. But when she arrives, she discovers a startling truth. Will unearthed secrets be the key to her happiness or heartache?

C.1 ST. AID B & T. 09-18-2007. $14.95.

In the hands of acclaimed comedy writer and philosophy scholar Eric Kaplan, a search for the truth about Old Saint Nick becomes a deeply insightful, laugh-out-loud discussion of the way some things exist but may not really be there - just like Santa and his reindeer.