Previously published in Christmas Cocoa Murder Someone is dreaming of a calm and cozy Christmas, but a killer has different plans for the holidays . . . Siobhán O’Sullivan’s hopes for a quiet Irish Christmas are dashed when the local Santa turns up dead in a carnival dunk tank of hot cocoa. Now instead of hunting down holiday gifts, Siobhán is pursuing a heartless killer . . . It seems the dead Santa was no angel either, stealing neighborhood dogs to guide his sleigh. But was it his holiday antics—or worse—that led to his death by chocolate?

ʼTis the season to indulge in hot chocolate and irresistible holiday treats—until too much of a good thing turns downright deadly . . . When local businessman Jed Greenberg is found dead with a Chocolate lab whimpering over his body, the police start sniffing around Robbie Jordan’s country restaurant for answers. Was it something in Robbie’s hot cocoa that killed Jed, or was it Cocoa, the dog . . . ? As the suspects pile as high as her holiday tree, Robbie attempts to get to the bottom of the sickly-sweet murder . . . Previously published in Christmas Cocoa Murder

Part of the Mindfulness Moments for Kids series, this mindful breathing moment teaches kids to find peace and calm. With Hot Cocoa Calm, kids learn to how to take control of their emotions and breathe their way to calm. The perfect soothing read for bedtime before the winter holidays, this board book celebrates the peacefulness of the season. Best of all, it can be performed anywhere: in the backseat of a car, at home, or even at a child's desk at school. Mindfulness Moments for Kids offer easy-to-follow exercises that kids can use to manage their bodies, breathing, and emotions.

Can two people fall in love over the world's best hot cocoa? Christmas is a busy time of year for Delaney Young, owner of Delaney's Delights, a bakery in small town Charles Town, West Virginia, famous for award winning hot cocoa. When the son of a tree farmer from out of town stops by to sample her number one seller, Delaney realizes Christmas is the perfect time of year to fall in love. Josh Taylor spends every Christmas helping out his parents at the family tree farm, leaving behind his busy life as a computer technician in Washington, DC, for a few weeks every year. When he meets Delaney, he wonders if it's time to leave big city life for good and take over the family business so that he can be closer to the beautiful baker. Christmas Cocoa is the second book in the Heartwarming Holidays Sweet Romance series. You do not need to have read Melody's Christmas (Book 1) in order to completely enjoy this stand alone novel.

It's almost Christmas, but Cocoa the pug is missing the holiday joy. It's up to the reader to bark, clap, and get silly to get Cocoa in the Christmas spirit.

Audrey Dunham, the creator of Peanut's Bake Shop(R) Cookie Kits, has once again worked her cookie-making magic with a fun and festive book dedicated to one of the best activities of the holiday season-baking and enjoying Christmas cookies! This colorful, heartwarming cookbook includes decadent and delicious dairy-free and egg-free recipes for Christmas cookie classics, brownies, bars, treats, hot cocoas, winter lattes, homemade marshmallows, and so much more! Also included are recommendations on how to make each and every recipe gluten-free. Audrey Dunham is a vegan recipe creator who shares quick and easy yet super flavorful recipes on her website, AudreyDunham.com as well as on her Youtube channel: Youtube.com/AudreyDunham . She is the proud wife to comedian and ventriloquist, Jeff Dunham, mama to twin boys, and step-mama to three grown girls. Audrey loves holidays and LOVES baking Christmas cookies, especially if it's with her young twin boys, Jack and James! After going the vegan route, she didn't want to say farewell to all of her childhood cookie favorites, therefore she "veganized" the recipes and put them all in this beautifully designed book for others to enjoy, as well. With so many others needing or choosing a vegan, dairy-free diet and/or egg-free diet, she is proud to say that the recipes included in this cookbook, Vegan Christmas Cookies and Cocoa, are just as good (if not better!) than the traditional versions. This cookbook is loaded with bright and colorful photographs to help create inspiration and excitement for baking holiday goodies at Christmastime. It was important to Audrey that this book not only provide incredible recipes, but also create an experience for the reader as they turn each page. Each recipes includes a fun description, many of which share how that recipe is special to Audrey and her family. At the bottom of each recipe, bakers will also find recommendations on how to properly store each cookie or treat, as well as recommendations on how to make them gluten-free. Additionally, each recipe offers grams and milliliter measurements in addition to cups and spoons. Audrey understands that some vegan ingredients can be challenging to find, therefore she has created a list of some of the ingredients she uses regularly. That list can be found on AudreyDunham.com/Ingredients . You can find some of her favorite kitchen tools there, as well. Vegan Christmas Cookies and Cocoa is the perfect gift for those who enjoy baking goodies and sipping warm holiday drinks during the Christmas season. To connect with Audrey, you can find her on these social platforms: Instagram: @AudreyDunham Facebook: Audrey Dunham www.AudreyDunham.com Book / Cover Design: Nikki Ellis Editor: Christine McKnight Photography: Vanessa Stump Prop / Food Styling: Vanessa Stump, Audrey Dunham, Chris Hatcher Indexing: Rudy Leon Enhancements: Matt McNeil Publisher: Audrey Dunham Celebrations(TM)

Originally published: Canada: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd., 2016.

A charming and delicious holiday tale of festive friendships and first crushes from the author of Cake Pop Crush and You’re Bacon Me Crazy. ‘Tis the season . . . for heartbreak? Emery Mason is not a fan of the holidays. She’s so over the tinsel, the shopping, and all the other trappings of the season. Unfortunately, this year, Em is forced to work—as an elf!—at her parents’ Santa Photo Booth at the mall. There, Em meets Alejandro Perez, who works at the hot cocoa shop next door and is always full of holiday spirit. Alex is cute, but he’s nothing like Em’s real crush—the brooding and artistic Sawyer Kade. But the more time Em spends with Alex, the more she realizes that she may not be the Grinch she always thought she was. Soon, a blizzard, a Secret Santa surprise, and a family disagreement throw Em’s world upside down. Can Em embrace the magic of the holidays and find the perfect boy to kiss under the mistletoe?

Everyone loves a steaming mug of hot cocoa! With this fantastic collection of hot chocolate recipes from home and around the globe, you're sure to find one to warm you inside and out. This isn't just your grandma's cocoa recipe. Everyone's favorite comfort beverage, cocoa, is as varied as the nations in which it's found. There are even some new twists to the traditional winter hot drink - you'll find frozen cocoa and alcohol-laced versions. Along with all the traditional variations and the modern twists, you'll take your cocoa sipping to the next level with unique spices and flavor add-ons. With 120 hot chocolate and whipped cream recipes to try out, you'll never hear a grumble when you ask if everyone is ready for a cup of cocoa!

Nigella Christmas comprises reliable, practical, easy-to-follow recipes and inspiring and reassuring advice, presented in a gorgeous package that will make this the ultimate gift to yourself, your family and friends. Nigella Christmas will surely become an all-time perennial favourite, the book we will all reach for – for minimum stress and maximum enjoyment – at holiday season. Recipes include everything from Christmas cakes and puddings to quick homemade presents (cookies and chutneys); food to cook and freeze ahead; oven slow-cooking; “hero” ingredients; as well as party food and drinks. And, of course, exciting and inspiring variations for the Main Event – from traditional turkey, festive ham and special trimmings; to a Swedish or Polish Christmas à la Nigella; to a vegetarian Christmas feast.