Download or read book The Merry Mrs Mistle written by Christopher Berry and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-11-05 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered where mistletoe really comes from? You're about to find out.... It's Christmas Eve and George and Georgina are curious about mistletoe. What is it? Why do we hang it above our doorways at Christmas? And why do we kiss under it? So Granny sits them down and tells a story. A story about a half-human, half-plant lady called Mrs Mistle. A long time ago, on Christmas Eve, Mrs Mistle went to pick some holly berries for her Jolly Holly Pudding. Little did she know that the evil witch Murmur had some nasty surprises in store for her.... The East Pudding Chronicles: The Merry Mrs Mistle is the second in a series of five books about where Christmas traditions came from. Join George and Georgina and step into a whole new world of wizards, fairies, elves and monsters - and discover the secrets of Christmas.

Download or read book Christmas Cocktails Mistletoe Kisses written by Darlene Byers and published by Ann & James Publishers. This book was released on with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nurse, Holly Summers, always looks forward to heading home to the family farm to enjoy a traditional Australian Christmas. This year is no exception, until she meets an elderly patients grandson, Kyle Stephens. The intense attraction between them is undeniable, however, Holly refuses to be a pawn in a rich man's game, and finding love and settling down isn't foremost on Holly's mind as she works through the holidays. Will he breeze out of her life as quickly as he entered? Or could it be the beginning of their future together?

Download or read book Murder on Mistletoe Lane written by Clara McKenna and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2023-10-24 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ex-pat Stella and British aristocrat Viscount “Lyndy” Lyndhurst are thrilled to celebrate their first Christmas together as Morrington Hall comes alive with caroling, intricate decorations . . . and a deadly murder. Taking on the responsibilities that come with being Lady Lyndhurst, Stella is eager to embrace yuletide traditions in the Edwardian English countryside and use her strong social influence for good. Her world becomes so consumed with starting a horse farm charity for the holidays that she barely notices the usual oddities attached to her upper-crust lifestyle. At least, not until items vanish from her bedroom and maligned housekeeper, Mrs. Nelson, becomes seriously ill—only to be found dead in the cold on Mistletoe Lane . . . Cheery spirits are dashed following the sudden death, especially once Stella questions whether her own staff knows what—or who—killed the woman. Her suspicions mount when another person dies under strange circumstances during New Forest’s annual Point‐to‐Point Boxing Day race. Then there’s the case of Morrington Hall becoming plagued by false identities, secret affairs, and disgruntled employees . . . Now, with two murders unfolding before their eyes in late December, Stella and Lyndy realize they can’t fully trust anyone except for themselves while investigating. Because as disturbing answers come into focus, identifying the criminal responsible and surviving into the new year would be the greatest gift of the season . . .

Download or read book Mistletoe Magic written by Elvira Fernandez and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2023-02-27 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once bitten, twice shy. Alex Ashford – a tall, handsome and well known author comes to a small, quiet town to work on his latest romance novel as autumn gives way to winter. Lavinia Hart, the owner of Hart’s Hearth and Home doesn’t trust ‘love’ anymore but she can’t stop herself from falling for Alex Ashford either. Quite an interesting plot for a Christmas romance with some magical mistletoe, snow and a spiteful friend! Will the magical mistletoe somehow draw these soul mates together? Will Cupid intervene on Valentine’s Day?

Download or read book Reclusive Millionaire s Mistletoe Miracle written by Michelle Douglas and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2022-10-25 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the latest Harlequin Romance by Michelle Douglas, can a blistering Christmas affair thaw the frozen heart of a once-scorned millionaire? Can one winter kiss… …defrost a frozen heart? Widow Chloe’s new gardening commission is the perfect excuse to avoid Christmas. When she discovers that her complicated new boss, Beau, also hates the festive season, they agree to mutually dislike it together! Scarred Beau has lost everything and sealed his heart off for good. But Chloe breathes fresh air into his life and together they embark on an unexpected, blistering affair. Will their Christmas together be the miracle they never knew they needed? From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.

Download or read book The White Christmas and Other Merry Christmas Plays written by Walter Ben Hare and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Mistletoe Kiss written by Janet Lee Barton and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2015 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Unexpected Match Millicent Faircloud feels her dreams are coming true when she's assigned to photograph the construction of New York's tallest building--until she realizes it means working with fellow boarder Matt Sterling. He's handsome and kind, but the stubborn man doesn't understand her ambition. Matt can't help but admire Millicent's spirit. But he's been hurt by a woman who cared only for her career, and he won't make that mistake again. Is Millicent more of the same, or would she put family first? If Matt can open his mind to new ideas, he may find love to be the best Christmas present of all.

Download or read book The Mistletoe Countess written by Pepper Basham and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-01 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will the magic of Christmas bring these two newlyweds closer together, or will the ghosts of the past lead them into a destructive discovery from which not even a Dickens’s Christmas can save them? Mistletoe is beautiful and dangerous, much like the woman from Lord Frederick’s Percy’s past, so when he turns over a new leaf and arranges to marry for his estate, instead of his heart, he never expects the wrong bride to be the right choice. Gracelynn Ferguson never expected to take her elder sister’s place as a Christmas bride, but when she’s thrust into the choice, she will trust in her faithful novels and overactive imagination to help her not only win Frederick’s heart but also to solve the murder mystery of Havensbrook Hall before the ghosts from Frederick’s past ruin her fairytale future.

Download or read book Mistletoe and Holly written by Janet Dailey and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-02-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A heartwarming holiday romance by one of America's all-time bestselling authors. With one leg in a cast and a heart hardened by bitter holiday memories, Leslie wanted only one thing for Christmas: a quiet and restful vacation at her aunt's Vermont home. But that was before she met the new neighbor, handsome Tagg Williams. As the holidays heat up, Leslie finds herself in an awkward dance of attraction with Tagg, mesmerized by his warm smile and strong embrace—and charmed by his sweet daughter, Holly. The more time they spend together, the more it feels like home. But even as her passion deepens, Leslie knows she will have to choose between the ghosts of her past and the once-in-a-lifetime chance to give herself and her heart to Tagg—forever. In a captivating novel filled with Christmas magic, Janet Dailey proves once again why she is one of the best-loved storytellers of our time.

Download or read book Madrigals And Mistletoe written by Hayley Ann Solomon and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2012-06-06 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Song Of Love. . . Seraphina Camfrey, newest darling of the ton, is angelic in both name and face. Alas, the same can scarcely be said for her singing. And now she fears her off-key notes have sentenced her to yet another fussy old tutor. But Captain Argyll, though arrogant, proves irresistible! So the scampish Seraphina cares nothing for plans to match her with a duke at a country Christmas. Starry-eyed amid the snow and sugar plums, she hears only her heartstrings--strummed by her handsome music master. . . .In A Season Of Joy Frederick Argyll is all set to fund his musical composition by teaching. No doubt his pupil will be some dreary wallflower. But Seraphina's hair flames as bright as the yule log and her spirit crackles as cheerily. Can Frederick mold her into the star of the Christmas pageant, and--despite a medley of misunderstandings--accompany her in holiday harmonies of love?

Download or read book Murder at the Mistletoe Ball written by J.D. Griffo and published by Kensington Cozies. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas in Tranquility, New Jersey, means togetherness for the Italian-American Ferrara family—and an unexpected reunion for Alberta Scaglione. But someone has murder on their holiday wish list . . . Alberta is delighted that her estranged daughter has arrived in Tranquility, even if Lisa Marie has an ulterior motive. Her son, Alberta’s twenty-one-year-old grandson, Sergio, hasn’t been heard from in six months, shortly after taking up with a woman named Natalie. Maybe Alberta and her crime- reporting partner-in-sleuthing granddaughter, Jinx, can track him down before Christmas? After some fruitless searching, the Ferraras take a break to attend the Mistletoe Ball, a fundraiser for the local hospital. But the night takes a chilling turn when a snowman decoration splits open, revealing a body. Lisa Marie screams that it’s Natalie—and screams again when she sees a man emerge from behind some Christmas trees. The good news is they’ve found Sergio. The bad news: he’s a prime suspect for murder. It seems Sergio’s former squeeze had some shady secrets. And with more than one family member’s future at stake, Alberta and Lisa Marie will have to put their past behind them and work together, or it’ll be a blue, blue Christmas . . . Includes Italian recipes from Alberta’s kitchen! “Imagine the Golden Girls starting a detective agency and you’ll get the general idea of J.D. Griffo’s charming Ferrara Family mystery series.” —Criminal Element

Download or read book Christmas Mistletoe and You written by Maggie Anderson and published by Bella Luna Books, Australia. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Casey Munroe is certain Peter Taylor has no Christmas spirit... With Christmas right around the corner, Casey is in search of the perfect tree. And just when she thinks she’s found it, an attractive businessman buys it right out from under her nose and drives away with it on the roof of his sleek, black BMW. ONE YEAR LATER On the way home to spend the holidays with her family, Casey is forced to make an unexpected detour and runs into the man who stole her Christmas tree the year before. Unable to avoid each other while waiting to get back on the road, Casey realizes he isn’t at all what she thought him to be. Could this chance meeting and hours spent together turn into something more? A Christmas romance novella with a Happily Ever After.

Download or read book Second Chance Mistletoe written by Rachelle Ayala and published by Rachelle Ayala. This book was released on with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 🍰 Love gets a sweet second serving in this heartwarming small-town holiday romance. 🍰 Big-city lawyer Elise Thompson never expected to find herself back in Hollylight for Christmas. But when her career takes an unexpected turn, she returns to her charming hometown—and comes face-to-face with Jake Halpert, the man she left behind. As Elise helps with the town’s annual Christmas gala, she rediscovers the warmth of small-town life and the spark that still flickers with the handsome veteran. But Jake’s hiding a secret that could change everything. With meddling neighbors, viral fruitcakes, and a mischievous pet chinchilla, can Elise and Jake overcome their past and find love again under the mistletoe? This heartwarming holiday romance will have you believing in the magic of second chances.

Download or read book Murder Under The Mistletoe Ultimate Christmas Murder Mystery Collection written by Charles Dickens and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-15 with total page 9594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Murder Under The Mistletoe - Ultimate Christmas Murder Mystery Collection weaves a chilling tapestry of mystery and intrigue against the festive backdrop of the holiday season. This anthology amalgamates a dazzling array of literary styles, from the methodical deductions of the archetypal detective to the suspenseful ambiance of psychological thrillers. Reflecting the rich literary context of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, each story within this collection, helmed by iconic figures like Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle, thrives on the diverse interpretations of the yuletide spirit intermingled with dark and often profound narratives. The selected works stand as a testament to the versatility and depth of the murder mystery genre, exploring themes of guilt, redemption, and the human propensity for moral ambiguity under the veil of holiday cheer. The contributing authors and editors, hailing from various cultural and literary backgrounds, bring a wealth of experience and innovation to the anthology. Their collective works, embedded in historical, cultural, and literary movements ranging from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction to the intricate plot twists of Gothic mysteries, offer a panoramic view of changing societal norms and the unending quest for justice amidst chaos. Authors such as Agatha Christie and Edgar Allan Poe, among others, contributed foundational texts that have shaped the contours of crime and detective literature. This collection acts as a crucible, melding these diverse voices into a singularly gripping narrative on crime, set against the contrasting innocence of Christmas. Murder Under The Mistletoe is a compelling invitation to readers seeking to explore the shadows cast by the festive lights through the lens of master storytellers. For those fascinated by the interplay between societal festivity and the darker aspects of human nature, this anthology promises a journey through varied landscapes of suspense, framed by the universal theme of holiday gatherings. Beyond its entertainment value, the collection offers invaluable insights into the evolution of the murder mystery genre and encourages a dialogic engagement with the works of some of its greatest practitioners. It is an essential volume for readers desiring not just a tale of mystery and suspense but a richer understanding of the cultural and literary forces that shape these narratives.

Download or read book Index to Fairy Tales Myths and Legends written by Mary Huse Eastman and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Blame It On The Mistletoe written by Joyce Magnin and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is There Really a Fountain of Youth in Paradise? Welcome back to Bright’s Pond, where strange happenings are afoot at the Greenbrier Nursing Home. The folks have suddenly grown younger, happier, and even a bit friskier thanks to Leon Fontaine, the newest Paradise Trailer Park resident. But Mildred Blessing is suspicious and sets out to investigate while the wedding to end all weddings is being planned. Only, in Bright’s Pond, nothing ever really goes as planned . . . "What's better than Bright's Pond? Bright's Pond at Christmas time. Magnin hasn't just created characters--she's created friends you'll love spending time with. You'll love every page of this quirky delight, and when that last chapter is read, you'll be ready for more of Griselda and the rest of the Bright's Pond residents." - Jenny B. Jones, Award-winning author of romantic comedies such as" Save the Date" and A Charmed Life series "The queen of quirk does it again. With her signature wit and charm and penchant for surprise, Joyce Magnin takes us on a leisurely read through Bright's Pond, where uncannily loveable chaeracters reside -- God in the midst of them. I want to move there." - Nancy Rue, author of The Reluctant Prophet "Creative and fun, a visit to Bright 's Pond for the Holidays is just what the doctor ordered. Who can resist spry octogenarians in hot pursuit of the Fountain of Youth or romance in trouble But it is the endearing thread of love and sympathy that runs through the characters that makes readers return." - Cathy Gohlke, Christy Award winning author of William Henry is a Fine Name and I Have Seen Him in the Watchfires

Download or read book Mistletoe Kisses written by Rachel Lee and published by Harlequin Books. This book was released on 1998-10-23 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mistletoe Kisses by Rachel Lee\Andrea Edwards\Cait London released on Oct 23, 1998 is available now for purchase.