Ellie (Winter) Wonder has much bigger plans than being a local news anchor. National plans...maybe even international. She certainly won’t be stuck in Ojai, California for the rest of her life. She’s going places—faraway places, grand places she’s only dreamed of so far. Then her brother’s little puddle-jumper plane crashes in the Cambria pines, leaving them stuck in lovely old fishing lodge with a strange lady who has a knack for making Winter’s mind go places it doesn’t want to go. Places like Heaven, and God...and love.Brady Merckle leads a quiet life, far from the one he led as a youth—and he likes things just the way they are. Then Winter Wonder lands in Cambria, and Brady can’t help enjoying her company. But she’s a driven, determined journalist, and the last thing Brady needs is for some over-curious reporter to dig up his past. He’d best stay a whole village away from Winter.But then the saucy visitor extends her stay, and Miss Angie suddenly decides to spruce up the lodge...using Brady’s plentiful brawn. He and Winter find themselves thrown unrelentingly together. Winter has landed, and a Miracle is about to happen.

These new Christmas designs come from Japan's leading quilt publication, 'Nihon Vogue'. There are 15 projects, featuring a range of traditional techniques, from paper piecing to applique.

Cat and Mr. Henry have set the date for their wedding-Christmas Day! Cousins Willow and Delia are excited to be junior bridesmaids at last, but when a record-breaking Christmas Eve blizzard leaves the whole town stranded, the girls have more to worry about than their wedding duties! The guests are late, and the roof has collapsed over the town's food pantry, leaving many without a holiday meal. Will Delia and Willow be able to help the town's hungry while giving Cat and Mr. Henry the wedding they've dreamed of? Test tasty recipes included throughout as the whole Bumpus family celebrates the true meaning of the holiday season in the final book in the Cupcake Cousins series. Praise for Cupcake Cousins "[D]ebut novelist Hannigan has assembled all the ingredients for an entertaining and gentle-natured family tale. Delia's anxieties and Willow's struggle to be seen as more than a little kid are relatable, and first-time illustrator Hughes's spot illustrations?give a good sense of the girls, the vacation home they love, and the matter-of-fact racial diversity of their clan." -Publishers Weekly "Hughes' cheery black-and-white illustrations capture the cousins' exuberance, highlighting both misadventures and sentimental moments. . . . Hannigan's lively tale celebrates family and friendship." -Kirkus Reviews

Hundreds of ideas and activities for the winter season.

Jonathan Ashe’s Christmas plans: hole up on the opposite coast, mend his broken heart, and cry into his eggnog all alone. Job-sitting for a friend in Connecticut seems like the perfect way to leave his mistakes behind over the holiday season. But when Jon’s car breaks down in the snow, he finds himself saved by Prince Charming’s hotter brother, whisked off to a warm log cabin - and an equally warm bed. It’s only when morning comes that he learns the real identity of his rescuer…and things begin to snowball! * Cooper Kincaid’s Christmas plans: get his mother off his back by introducing Jon as his new boyfriend…except he forgot to ask Jon first. As plans for the annual Kincaid family Christmas Gala ramp up, Cooper is trying to deflect his mother’s attempts to get him back together with his toxic ex. After a chance hookup with Jon, Cooper tells one little White Christmas lie. Thankfully, Jon agrees to act the part of boyfriend for the holidays. As they get to know each other, Jon even encourages Cooper's bossy side in bed - something that Cooper has never been able to express before. But the more time they spend together, the more real Cooper’s feelings become. Can Cooper and Jon admit they might be each other’s winter wonderful, or will the ghosts of relationships past ruin their chance for true love? *** Winter Wonders is a snowy romance novel with a pinch of humor, a dash of kink, and a light cinnamon dusting of angst. Happy for now / Happily ever after guaranteed, and no cliffhangers. Wrap yourself up in this warm Christmas romance featuring: Snowed In, There’s Only One Bed, Hurt/Comfort, Fake Dating, Mistletoe Kisses, and (naturally!) some naughty fun.

Book 4 of the Prairie Crocus Cozy Mystery Series. Clean, wholesome fun (& murder) for all ages! Prairie Crocus is abuzz with excitement as its annual winter festival approaches. Claudia Porter is a little distracted - her best friend, Emily Graham, has been accused of murder. Determined to get to the truth, Claudia steps in and puts her sleuthing skills to work. But the more she investigates, the more secrets she discovers Emily has been keeping... A fun, casual read with a thirty-something amateur sleuth. Set in a charming rural town on the Canadian prairies, this series has quirky characters, no profanity, and plenty of cats. Each book is a full-length, standalone novel. ____________ murder mystery series, amateur detective, cozy mystery series, female sleuth, amateur sleuth, small town, romance, cozy mystery with romance, cat cozy, culinary cozy, cat cozy mystery, culinary cozy mystery, cozy mystery ebook, cozy mystery ebooks, murder mystery, easy read, beach read, women's fiction, contemporary women, chick lit, hallmark mystery, cozy mysteries, whodunit, whodunnit, cosy mystery, cosy mysteries, new beginnings, wholesome romance, clean romance, sweet romance, cozy, seasons, cozies, cosy, seasonal, ebook, female detective, woman detective, female protagonist, charming, small town, rural, canada, prairies, cozy mystery with cats, cozy mystery with love, love story, mystery with romance, wintertime, christmastime, christmas

'Sleigh bells ring! Are you listening?' Based on the much-loved song Winter Wonderland, this gorgeous picture book takes you on an enchanting journey through a glistening winter landscape. With beautiful wildlife to spot on every page, it is the perfect gift for the most wonderful time of the year. 'Winter Wonderland is one of my favourite songs and one thats played over and over again in our house throughout the winter months. Hearing it conjures up happy memories of winter walks in the woods with my family and friends. No matter how old you are, I think the wonder and excitement of waking up to a world under a blanket of snow still remains.' - Tim Hopgood