Download or read book Ghost of Ex mas Past written by Liz Alden and published by Liz Alden. This book was released on 2024-10-29 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My high school sweetheart left me to pursue his fortune–and I still have to spend every Christmas with him. It’s what I get for falling in love with the boy next door. His parents are my parents’ best friends, and for every Christmas past we’ve had to stay in the same crappy cabin together stuffed with holiday cheer while our families revel in their perfect lives. I’m not trying to be a scrooge about the whole thing, but it’s hard when I’m chained to my job in New York City. For Christmas present, things have changed. We’re getting a cabin upgrade and Charlie is NOT flying in with his family… Because he’s my ride. When our meddling families “arranged transportation” for us, it was all a ploy. And now I’m stuck in a car with the man who broke my heart, trying desperately not to think of a Christmas yet to come with him or remember why I fell in love with him in the first place. And he seems different this year–more humble and generous. I still see the ghosts of his past self, though, and he amassed his wealth through drive, ambition, and going for exactly what he wants. And what he wants this Christmas…is me.
Download or read book The Ghost of Christmas Past written by Michael Hebler and published by Night After Night Publications, LLC. This book was released on 2016-09-30 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Beverly Hills Book Award Finalist** A Holiday Journey Into Life...And Afterlife Based on Charles Dickens' character of the same name, the radiant spirit is given another chance to shine when it embarks on a spiritual adventure of its own to find meaning for its being.
Download or read book Ghosts of Christmas Past written by Neil Gaiman and published by John Murray. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A present contains a monstrous secret. An uninvited guest haunts a Christmas party. A shadow slips across the floor by firelight. A festive entertainment ends in darkness and screams. Who knows what haunts the night at the dark point of the year? This collection of seasonal chillers looks beneath Christmas cheer to a world of ghosts and horrors, mixing terrifying modern fiction with classic stories by masters of the macabre. From Neil Gaiman and M. R. James to Muriel Spark and E. Nesbit, there are stories here to make the hardiest soul quail - so find a comfy chair, lock the door, ignore the cold breath on your neck and get ready to welcome in the real spirits of Christmas.
Download or read book Merry Ex Mas written by Sheila Roberts and published by MIRA. This book was released on 2013-10-29 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three friends--Cass Wilkes, the owner of the Gingerbread Haus bakery; restaurant owner Charlene Albach; and newly divorced Ella who is forced to share a house with her ex-husband--discover what matters the most in life during a magical Christmas season.
Download or read book Ex mas written by Kate Brian and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:  Two Exes. One holiday adventure. Merry Ex-Mas? Seventeen-year-old Lila Beckwith's parents just left for vacation, and Lila's all set to throw the holiday party of the season. But when her Christmas-obsessed little brother, Cooper, discovers that global warming is melting the North Pole, he and his best friend, Tyler, take off on a runaway mission to save Santa. Lila has to get Cooper safely home before her parents get back on Christmas Eve. But the only person who can help her is Tyler's older brother, Beau -- a.k.a. Lila's musician, anti-everything ex-boyfriend. It'll take more than a Christmas miracle for Lila and Beau to overcome their differences and find their fugitive brothers. But could a journey destined for disaster help these polar opposites fall in love...all over again?
Download or read book An X Mas Tale written by Michael Sweet and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2019-09-25 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Topaz is an average joe whose life turned one Christmas Eve. After being visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, Michael is not show what lesson he is supposed to learn. Problems with his family, girlfriend, and finances are all shown to him in his visions, but he thinks they may be for someone else.
Download or read book The Shadows of Christmas Past written by Christine Feehan and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2004-11-01 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dark magic heats up the holiday season as two sizzling New York Times bestselling authors team up for a seductive Christmas collection! Magic is in the air this Christmas—but is it good or evil? In this sexy yuletide anthology from two of the hottest names in paranormal romance, animal instincts take over... In Christine Feehan’s “Rocky Mountain Miracle,” the sparks flying on a remote ranch could melt all the snow in Wyoming when an injured horse brings together a rugged womanizer with a dangerous reputation and an irresistible veterinarian rumored to cast spells. But does her magic touch work on animals and men? A small-town woman is shocked when the injured wolf she takes back to her kennel turns into a man in Susan Sizemore’s “A Touch of Harry.” The only thing more difficult to hide than his stunning escape is the burning desire she feels for this stranger who brings out her wild side.
Download or read book Ghost of Ex mas Past written by Alden and published by Liz Alden. This book was released on 2024-10-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My high school sweetheart left me to pursue his fortune-and I still have to spend every Christmas with him. It's what I get for falling in love with the boy next door. His parents are my parents' best friends, so even though we went down in flames, every Christmas we had to stay in the same crappy cabin together stuffed with holiday cheer while our families revel in their perfect lives. I'm not trying to be a scrooge about the whole thing, but it's hard to be stuck in a snowy cabin with my first love. For Christmas present, things have changed. We're getting a cabin upgrade and Charlie is NOT flying in with his family... Because I'm his ride. A ploy from our mothers, no doubt. And now I'm stuck in a car with the man who broke my heart. He seems different this year-humble and generous. But I swore that I'm done with dating in the city-I want a small town, charming man in my life, not the disastrous finance and tech bros on the dating apps. But I still see the ghosts of his past self, though, and after all these years, Charlie's decided he wants me back. I doubt he's changed that much-he's still a workaholic, and he amassed his new wealth through drive, ambition, and going for exactly what he wants. And what he wants this Christmas...is me.
Download or read book Mysteries Under the X mas Tree written by P.D. Workman and published by pd workman. This book was released on 2024-10-31 with total page 1152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 🎁 A Grab Bag of Gifts: Kickstart Your Reading Journey with P.D. Workman! 🎁 This holiday season, indulge in a literary feast with 5 FREE First-in-Series Books from USA Today Bestselling Author P.D. Workman! Whether you’re a fan of gripping mysteries, thrilling suspense, or the supernatural, this exclusive boxed set is your ticket to new adventures and unforgettable characters. ✨ Discover the Series: Auntie Clem's Bakery Cozy Mysteries - Dive into the quaint world of Auntie Clem’s bakery where every cupcake has a secret and every mystery is as sweet as frosting! Join our amateur sleuth as she unravels deliciously puzzling crimes. Reg Rawlins, Psychic Investigator - Join Reg Rawlins, a charming con artist turned psychic investigator, as she navigates the enchanting town of Black Sands, unraveling supernatural mysteries with the help of a stunning warlock and her adorable psychic cat. Packed with humor, heart, and suspense. Zachary Goldman Mysteries (PI) - Step into the shoes of private investigator Zachary Goldman as he tackles gritty cases that challenge his wits and test his resolve. Experience the pulse-pounding excitement of true detective work! Kenzie Kirsch Medical Thrillers - Delve into the fast-paced world of medicine gone awry with Kenzie Kirsch’s compelling medical thrillers. With high stakes and shocking twists, these stories will keep you at the edge of your seat! Parks Pat Mysteries (Police Procedural) - Join Detective Parks Pat on gripping investigations that peel back layers of crime in a realistic police procedural setting. Engage in intricate plots filled with suspense and intrigue! P.D. Workman has earned accolades for her authentic storytelling, rich character development, and sensitive portrayal of serious social themes—ensuring each book not only entertains but also provokes thought. 🎉 This holiday season, unwrap thrilling mysteries and captivating characters waiting to be discovered! Don’t miss out on this chance to explore five distinct series from one of Canada’s most prolific authors. 👉 Click "Buy Now" to grab your FREE boxed set today and embark on an unforgettable reading journey! Perfect for cozy nights by the fire or gifting to loved ones who crave great stories! Get ready to dive in—your next favorite series awaits! 📚✨
Download or read book X Men written by Various and published by Marvel Entertainment. This book was released on 2015-06-17 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Missing for months, Professor X seemingly returns - and debuts an All-Newer, All-Different team of X-Men! But when this new group kidnaps Shadowcat, something seems off to the real X-Men. When the truth is revealed, it'll spark a globetrotting hunt for Charles Xavier! The search will lead to a showdown with the re-formed, but far from reformed, Brotherhood of Evil Mutants...and reveal the menace of Cerebro! But for the Children of the Atom to survive, must Professor X die? Plus, Gambit's back! But so is the Juggernaut! Meanwhile, Colossus has a ghostly Christmas, Kitty Pryde and Marrow play cat and mouse with the terrorist Flag-Smasher, and the X-Men find themselves trapped in a land of epic fantasy! CollectingÿUncanny X-Men (1963) #360-365; X-Men (1991) #80-84, 1/2; X-Men Unlimited (1993) #22.
Download or read book Ghosts written by Dolly Alderton and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the author of Everything I Know About Love comes a smart, sexy, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy about ex-boyfriends, imperfect parents, friends with kids, and a man who disappears the moment he says "I love you." “An absolute knock-out. Wickedly funny and, at turns, both cynical and sincere… feels like your very favorite friend.” —Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of Malibu Rising ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR, VOGUE, PEOPLE Nina Dean is not especially bothered that she's single. She owns her own apartment, she's about to publish her second book, she has a great relationship with her ex-boyfriend, and enough friends to keep her social calendar full and her hangovers plentiful. And when she downloads a dating app, she does the seemingly impossible: She meets a great guy on her first date. Max is handsome and built like a lumberjack; he has floppy blond hair and a stable job. But more surprising than anything else, Nina and Max have chemistry. Their conversations are witty and ironic, they both hate sports, they dance together like fools, they happily dig deep into the nuances of crappy music, and they create an entire universe of private jokes and chemical bliss. But when Max ghosts her, Nina is forced to deal with everything she's been trying so hard to ignore: her father's dementia is getting worse, and so is her mother's denial of it; her editor hates her new book idea; and her best friend from childhood is icing her out. Funny, tender, and eminently, movingly relatable, Ghosts is a whip-smart tale of relationships and modern life.
Download or read book How the Grinch Stole Christmas written by Dr. Seuss and published by RH Childrens Books. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get in on the Christmas cheer with Dr. Seuss’s iconic holiday classic starring the Grinch and Cindy-Lou Who—guaranteed to grow your heart three sizes! Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot...but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville, did NOT! Not since “’Twas the night before Christmas” has the beginning of a Christmas tale been so instantly recognizable. From the Grinch and his dog, Max, to Cindy-Lou and all the residents of Who-ville, this heartwarming story about the effects of the Christmas spirit will warm even the coldest and smallest of hearts. Like mistletoe, candy canes, and caroling, the Grinch is a mainstay of the holidays, and his story is perfect for readers young and old.
Download or read book X Men and the Mutant Metaphor written by Joseph J. Darowski and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-04-10 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First appearing in 1963, The Uncanny X-Men had a rough start, lasting until 1970 when the comic book was canceled due to low sales. Following a relaunch in 1975, however, it found new popularity thanks to intricate scripting by Chris Claremont and the artwork of John Byrne. Within a few years, The Uncanny X-Men was one of Marvel Comics’ best-selling series and over the decades it became one of the most successful and popular franchises in comic book history. Spin-off titles, mini-series, multimedia adaptations, and a massively expanded cast of characters followed. One of the reasons for the success of X-Men is its powerful “mutant metaphor,” which enhances the stories with cultural significance and the exploration of themes such as societal prejudice and discrimination. In X-Men and the Mutant Metaphor: Race and Gender in the Comic Books, Joseph J. Darowski thoroughly analyzes The Uncanny X-Men, providing its historical background and dividing the long-running series into distinct eras. Each chapter examines the creators and general plot lines, followed by a closer analysis of the principal characters and key stories. The final chapter explores the literal use of race and gender rather than the metaphorical or thematic ways such issues have been addressed. This analysis includes insights gained from interviews with several comic book creators, and dozens of illustrations from the comic book series. Of particular significance are statistics that track the race and gender of every X-Men hero, villain, and supporting character. By delving into the historical background of the series and closely examining characters and stories, X-Men and the Mutant Metaphor illuminates an important popular culture phenomenon.
Download or read book Bedtime Stories for Insomniacs written by Kevin Dawson and published by Tenth Street Press. This book was released on 2013-12-18 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First there was "Fractured Fairy Tales." Then "Politically Correct Fairy Tales." Then all those "Shrek" movies. Now, just when you thought you'd had about enough, here comes "Bedtime Stories for Insomniacs" to take you where "Once upon a time" never managed to take you before! With over fifty contemporary takes on myths, legends, fairy tales, and Bible stories, "Bedtime Stories for Insomniacs" focuses primarily on human nature, socially accepted cruelty, the victim culture, pop psychology, puerile "uplift" books, the destructive downside to traditionalism, taking refuge in clichés and catchphrases as a means of avoiding reality, and the catastrophic consequences of a dumbed-down society. (And the sentences are shorter than that last one.)
Download or read book The Big Bad Book of Bill Murray written by Robert Schnakenberg and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestseller! This fun-loving celebration of Bill Murray offers a behind-the-scenes peek into the actor’s life and career—from films like Groundhog Day to his serial “photobombing”—with over 75 photos. Part biography, part critical appreciation, part love letter—and all fun—this enormous full-color volume, packed with color film stills and behind-the-scenes photography, chronicles every Murray performance in loving detail, recounting all the milestones, legendary “Murray stories,” and controversies in the life of this enigmatic performer. He’s played a deranged groundskeeper, a bellowing lounge singer, a paranormal exterminator, and a grouchy weatherman. He is William James “Bill” Murray, America’s greatest national treasure. From his childhood lugging golf bags at a country club to his first taste of success on Saturday Night Live, from his starring roles in Hollywood blockbusters to his reinvention as a hipster icon for the twenty-first century, The Big Bad Book of Bill Murray chronicles every aspect of his extraordinary life and career. He’s the sort of actor who can do Hamlet and Charlie’s Angels in the same year. He shuns managers and agents, and he once agreed to voice the lead in Garfield because he mistakenly believed it was a Coen Brothers film. He’s famous for crashing house parties all over New York City—and if he keeps photobombing random strangers, he might just break the Internet.
Download or read book Oblivion written by David Foster Wallace and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2004-06-08 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the stories that make up Oblivion, David Foster Wallace joins the rawest, most naked humanity with the infinite involutions of self-consciousness -- a combination that is dazzlingly, uniquely his. These are worlds undreamt of by any other mind. Only David Foster Wallace could convey a father's desperate loneliness by way of his son's daydreaming through a teacher's homicidal breakdown (The Soul Is Not a Smithy). Or could explore the deepest and most hilarious aspects of creativity by delineating the office politics surrounding a magazine profile of an artist who produces miniature sculptures in an anatomically inconceivable way (The Suffering Channel). Or capture the ache of love's breakdown in the painfully polite apologies of a man who believes his wife is hallucinating the sound of his snoring (Oblivion). Each of these stories is a complete world, as fully imagined as most entire novels, at once preposterously surreal and painfully immediate.
Download or read book Indian Engineering written by Patrick Doyle and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
