Download or read book The Elf on the Shelf written by Carol V. Aebersold and published by . This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition is an activity the entire family will enjoy. Based on the tradition Carol Aebersold began with her family in the 1970s, this cleverly rhymed children's book explains that Santa knows who is naughty and/or nice because he sends a scout elf to every home. During the holiday season, the elf watches children by day and reports to Santa each night. When children awake, the elf has returned from the North Pole and can be found hiding in a different location. This activity allows The Elf on the Shelf to become a delightful hide-and-seek game.

Download or read book The Elf on the Shelf written by Chandra A. Bell and published by . This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Santa's Christmas village at the North Pole, the elves celebrate special days all year round. Apart from Christmas, though, nothing is more exciting to a scout elf than a birthday--and elves celebrate birthdays with a tradition that goes back thousands of years. Now, at the request of children from around the world, Santa has given his scout elves special permission to share that birthday tradition with the families they love. An elf cannot come to a celebration, though, unless it is invited.

Download or read book Winds of Freedom Ben Maggie Book 1 written by Mariela Saravia and published by Babelcube Inc.. This book was released on 2016-09-15 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ben Laevery is his mother ́s delight and the perfect match for any woman, as he is the heir of Laevery Mountain Hoods Manor and the owner of the first whiskey company in London. At one of the season ́s balls, Ben will meet Miss Agnes French, who is apparently a meek and puritanical lady, but in fact she hides a secret of love that troubles her deeply. Will she be able to renounce to this secret love and give her life away to Ben? Years later, during the voyage of the Titanic, Ben will meet Samantha Robards, a passionate woman with a strong desire to make her fantasies real...Will Ben and Samantha fulfill their yearnings as lovers, or will destiny act against them?

Download or read book The Reindeer Falls Collection written by Jana Aston and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-11-25 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Welcome to Reindeer Falls. Grab a mug of hot cocoa and a comfortable chair and enjoy all three novellas in the Reindeer Falls Collection in one volume. This bundled version also includes nine holiday recipes inspired from the series! The Boss Who Stole Christmas, Book 1 Dear Santa, Please bring me a new boss for Christmas. Mine is the worst. The worst, hidden in a six foot tall package of male perfection. It'd be easier if he looked like an old Scrooge, wouldn't it? Nick Saint-Croix doesn't look like an old scrooge. He's hot as-Um, never mind. Just bring me a new boss. Please. Sincerely, Holly Winter If You Give a Jerk a Gingerbread, Book 2 Dear Santa, I do not want Keller James for Christmas. I will not fall for him, no matter how charming or irresistible or famous he is. I will not be swayed by his skills in the kitchen or by his British accent. I'm going to win the Great Gingerbread Bake Off and no one is going to stand in my way. Not even Keller. All kisses are off. I mean all bets. All bets are off. And all his clothes. Grr, never mind. I'll figure this out myself. XOXO, Ginger Winter The One Night Stand Before Christmas, Book 3 Dear Santa, Please stop by my house and pick up your suit. If you thought I was going to run it to the dry cleaners for you after you left it on my bedroom floor, you've got another thought coming. Best, Noel Winter

Download or read book A Christmas to Remember written by Rebecca Moesta and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-06-26 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She can’t remember who she is, but she likes who she’s become when she’s with him… Jennifer needs a break. The perfectionist TV star heads to a mountain retreat for a restful, relaxing holiday. But when she gets caught in a blizzard and crashes her car, Jennifer is left with more than a wreck; she’s left with amnesia. John, a small-town veterinarian and single dad, finds the confused Jennifer wandering on the road. He’s used to taking care of others; he’s built for this. When he takes her in, he and his children give her more than shelter…they try to help her figure out who she is. As Jennifer and John make new memories, their connection to one another grows. But how can they even think about romance when they don’t know her true identity? This heartwarming romance comes with a Hallmark original recipe for Holiday Roast Beef with Root Vegetables.

Download or read book Once Upon a Christmas written by Pamela Tracy and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raising three sons and running his ranch keeps single dad Jared McCreedy busy from sunup to sundown. Becoming involved with feisty single mom Maggie Tate is not on his to-do list. But he needs her help dealing with his youngest son's learning problem. Like Jared, Maggie doesn't want any romantic complications in her life…especially with a man whose take-charge attitude makes her temper flare—and her pulse race. But the risk of opening her heart is great and she has her daughter to think about. Then again, it is the season for faith and miracles….

Download or read book A Merry Texan Christmas written by Nicole Flockton and published by Tule Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This former all-star never knew Christmas could be so competitive. Former baseball star Trey Prentice is happily adjusting to life as a bookstore owner in his hometown of Sweet Ridge, Texas. While he loved his competitive and elite lifestyle in New York, he craved a quiet life with friends and family more. As Christmas approaches, Trey is excited to decorate his newest venture and participate in the town’s holiday traditions. He never expected to find himself battling Sweet Ridge’s very own Miss Christmas. Game on. The only thing librarian Maggie Watson loves more than books is Christmas. She’s even earned the nickname of Miss Christmas because she decorates shop windows and spreads Christmas cheer around town. But this year she’s got some competition. No way is she going to let the cocky Trey Prentice take away her Christmas crown, even though he makes her heart flutter. When their verbal sparring turns to flirting, Maggie finds there’s more to life than books and Christmas. But will her past insecurities steal her newfound happiness?

Download or read book Conversations with Our Kindergartner written by Rebekah Garvin and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2006-03 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: So, what does it look like for you and your daughter to walk with God? Enter into ten true stories, full of dialoge between Maggie and her parents as they explore what it looks like for one family to walk with their girls and God. Get a glimpse into how this family puts their six-year-old into the presence of God. How they present Truth as they talk about freedom, the War, Evil, what her heart was made for and the reality of her life ...all though everyday encounters. Hopefully this book will awaken possibilities to the kind of conversations you can have with your princess. Softcover]

Download or read book A Cowgirl Never Forgets written by Melinda Curtis and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2024-07-23 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even the best cowgirl falls… When it’s the right cowboy Rodeo cowgirl Maggie Blackwell doesn’t need her estranged family. She’s got Clem Coogan—her best friend, rodeo buddy and absolute rock. But when a rodeo accident leaves Clem with a terrible concussion, he’s convinced they’re a romantic item…and proposes to her. Now until his memory comes back, Maggie’s playing along. But can she keep this headache from turning into heartache for both of them? USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging. The Blackwell Belles Book 1: A Cowgirl Never Forgets by Melinda Curtis Book 2: A Cowgirl Finds Home by Carol Ross Book 3: A Cowgirl on His Doorstep by Anna J. Stewart Book 4: A Cowgirl's Thanksgiving Kiss by Amy Vastine Book 5: A Cowgirl's Christmas Reunion by Cari Lynn Webb

Download or read book Long Distance Love written by Maggie Wells and published by Margaret Ethridge. This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The distance between two hearts can be measured in frequent flier miles. A Christmas Eve snowstorm leaves newly single Ellie Nichols trapped in an airport terminal with only hunky FBI Agent Jack Rudolph for company. Lucky Ellie. For Jack, the passing of a long winter’s night turns into a New Year filled with possibility. State lines and hundreds of miles separate them, but the spark that flares each time they meet cannot be denied. Can two ambitious, career-driven people find a way to make a long distance relationship work when matters of the heart bring them up-close and personal?

Download or read book The Nanny s Christmas Wish written by Ami Weaver and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her debut novel for Harlequin Special Edition, Ami Weaver gives a lonely single dad and his sweet son the perfect holiday gift—a nanny with a secret who just might heal their family in time for Christmas! Josh Tanner and Maggie Thelan share one unbreakable rule: no romantic entanglements. Period. So the lonely doctor hiring the former teacher as a live-in nanny for his little boy shouldn't be any kind of threat to their creed. Especially since Josh won't let go of the past—and Maggie can’t tell Josh who she really is…. But rules are made to be broken, and while Maggie only wants to know the nephew she never knew she had, deeper feelings keep getting in the way! As the holiday season creeps closer, his rules collide with her secret. Can their unexpected love survive the truth?

Download or read book Harlequin Heartwarming August 2024 Box Set written by Melinda Curtis and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2024-07-23 with total page 1008 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harlequin® Heartwarming celebrates wholesome, heartfelt relationships that focus on home, family, community and love. Experience all that and more with four new novels in one collection! This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes: A COWGIRL NEVER FORGETS The Blackwell Belles by USA TODAY bestselling author Melinda Curtis Even the best cowgirl falls… When it’s the right cowboy Rodeo cowgirl Maggie Blackwell doesn’t need her estranged family. She’s got Clem Coogan—her best friend, rodeo buddy and absolute rock. But when a rodeo accident leaves Clem with a terrible concussion, he’s convinced they’re a romantic item…and proposes to her. Now until his memory comes back, Maggie’s playing along. But can she keep this headache from turning into heartache for both of them? THE RODEO COWBOY’S RETURN The Rocking Chair Ranch by New York Times bestselling author Cathy McDavid Coming back to the ranch… Means facing his past—and his future. Rodeo cowboy Everett Owens broke a vow to watch over his best friend’s widow and son. But when his grandfather’s failing health leads him back to Arizona, he must face Macy Sommers, the single mother he abandoned to her grief—and the woman who has always held a special place in his heart. Could working together to save Pops’s ranch help to heal the past…and create a loving future neither imagined? THE DAIRY QUEEN’S SECOND CHANCE by Laurie Batzel In this contest… Second time’s the charm? Dairy farmer BeeBee Long wants to make the world’s best mozzarella, which means adding a water buffalo to her operation. Orlando the Bull costs more than she can afford, so she swaps her muddy boots for high heels…and enters a beauty pageant for the prize money! There’s just one problem—contestants must create a winning recipe and she can’t cook. Traveling chef Bill Danzig offers to train his former teenage crush, and soon they’re baking up a sweet second chance. But will BeeBee’s first love leave her behind again or crown her queen of his heart? LOVE FINDS A FAMILY Return to Hopewell by Tracy Kelleher Can a city girl rescue… The local hero? Rugged first responder Drew Trombo is back in his hometown to recover from burnout. When he shares a table with city-chic Tamara Giovanessi—in town to meet the son she gave up as a teen—they form an unexpected connection. Daily breakfasts at “their table” lead to dancing and skydiving as the unlikely pair share their passions. Could love heal them both and create a family they never imagined? Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Heartwarming!

Download or read book The 12 Terrors of Christmas written by Claudette Melanson and published by Claudette Melanson. This book was released on 2017-12-10 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award-winning author Claudette Melanson offers eleven new and original stories to make your skin crawl at any time of the year. This horror anthology also includes an original short by Amazon International Best-Selling Author, Lynn Lamb, titled "Bring Me Flesh and Bring Me Wine." A special bonus story is also included by Melanson, "Mislead," previously published only on the Halloweenpalooza blog. Grab a cup of cocoa and make sure the windows and doors are locked tight as you settle in by the fire to enjoy these tales of terror, but be warned...locks have never succeeded at keeping Santa from gaining entry. If you enjoy a slice of horror with your holiday cheer, this collection of Christmas horror shorts will satisfy all your dark cravings during the holidays...and beyond. Terror One: Who is Santa really? Does something sinister lurk beneath the red suit and apple-cheeked visage? More importantly, what does Santa want for Christmas? Terror Two: It is said that every wish bears a cost...even a wish of good intent. What do Detective Talbot and his son, Mallory, stand to lose when the pair seek to right a wrong on Christmas Eve? Terror Three: Christmas can be a time for great joy...but also for heart-wrenching regret. Can the magic of Christmas Eve turn back the clock before time runs out for Morana and her family? Terror Four: Snow falls white and clean, seeming to purify the small town of Moon, Pennsylvania, but the woods behind Vaughn's home have taken on a sinister cast. The snow keeps falling in record-breaking depths, but does evil lay hidden beneath its seemingly-innocent luster? Terror Five: As his elves scurry to fill the toy orders for the busy season, unknown terror creeps toward the workshop intent on releasing an evil meant to cancel Santa's yearly deliveries forever. Terror Six: A well-meaning elf casts a spell which could inadvertently reveal the dark truth about Santa's workshop and its inhabitants. The world's children may end up paying a terrifying price, proving that the path of good intention oftentimes does indeed lead to hell. Terror Seven: A scary twist on a classic Christmas poem Terror Eight: Santa's sleigh plummets to the ground, tearing all hope of a merry Christmas to bits and pieces. Will the elves be able to employ enough magic to stitch together some sort of solution? Or will their efforts only deliver greater horror and loss? Terror Nine: Trinette is preparing to celebrate her first Christmas in love. Her boyfriend says he found the perfect gift for her, but beneath the shiny red paper and ribbon lies a secret he's kept hidden during all the months of their courtship... Terror Ten: The world's population explosion means business is booming at Santa's workshop, with the need to expand making a difficult excavation below the permafrost necessary. But the elves should use caution lest they dig up an evil best left buried. Terror Eleven: A special holiday treat for Maura DeLuca fans! Riptide ended on a happy note, but how did Maura's extended family celebrate Christmas? Could it be that the holiday didn't quite play out the way the vampires planned? Terror Twelve: It's a dangerous time to call oneself a non-believer. Those who scoff at Santa's existence are melting all over the world. But could the benevolent head elf turn out to be the murderer? Vampires, ghosts, demons, elves, werewolves, serial killers and a rampaging Krampus are just a few of the monsters creeping amongst the pages of The 12 Terrors of Christmas. Are you brave enough to venture inside to experience the flip side of the typical Hallmark-themed Christmas?

Download or read book Writing Through Children s and Young Adult Literature Grades 4 8 written by Mary Strong and published by Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 1993 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teaches the writing process using published works as the basis for writing experiences. Authors lead the way to authorship. The book includes literature-based writing ideas and suggestions for expanding students' creative abilities.

Download or read book The Time Stone Christmas Legend IV written by Jeffrey Estrella and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-07-27 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A disgruntled North Pole elf steals the time stone and historical artifacts. The time stone team of Drax, Tina, and Mercedes must catch this little thief and teach him the truth meaning of Christmas that it's better to give than to receive or steal while finding an ally in him to work together and to unite against their old nemesis Maggie Wilcox AKA The Ice Princess, with a cloning machine, who wishes to unleash a dark and powerful beast called ITOZ and her desire to become impregnated with Drax's twins. Maggie eventually succeeds in destroying the time stone team and using her clone machine to make multiple versions of her and a drone army with mega mortal allies to travel throughout history to find the source of ultimate power and key to everything, the city of gold, pitting legends of good versus ultimate evil where all of history hangs in the balance.

Download or read book Cocky Doodle Scrooge written by Reginald Fowl and published by ByDand. This book was released on 2019-11-07 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's Dickens...with chickens! Christmas is coming, and the flock decides to get their revenge on Sweetie for his Halloween antics and teach that mischievous rooster a lesson once and for all. But will doing so put them on Santa's naughty list? If you enjoy talking animal stories like Babe, Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little, and The Wind in the Willows, you'll love the Cocky Doodle Doo series, a zany barnyard adventure, for kids ages 9 to 109. Catch all the Cocky Doodle Doo Books: Cocky Doodle Doo: A Barnyard Comedy Cocky Doodle Boo: Haunted Tales from the Hen House Cocky Doodle Scrooge: Christmas Carols from the Hen House Cocky Doodle Woo: Valentines from the Hen House Cocky Doodle Brood (coming soon!)!

Download or read book Cowboy Christmas Guardian written by Dana Mentink and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2017-11-01 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Tis the season for saving lives for one reluctant bodyguard in this riveting holiday romance from the USA Today–bestselling author. Someone is dead set on stopping Shelby Arroyo from doing her job: assessing mineral rights in a mine in gold country. But after rancher Barrett Thorn rescues her from an attack, the handsome widowed cowboy seems to feel responsible for her. That is, until he discovers she’s from the family that he’ll never forgive for his wife’s death. As the threats against Shelby escalate, cowboy honor and an unexpected attraction keep Barrett by her side, even at his own risk. And since Shelby won’t back down, Barrett must protect the brave, loyal woman he has no business falling for . . . a woman someone wants to kill by Christmas.