Holidays

Sebelius Sallow, a clockmaker in the snowy-streets of 1836 London, is often overlooked and unappreciated. But on Christmas Eve, a series of life-changing events opens up a world of paranormal uncertainty. Guided by the personified Seven Deadly Sins and their counterparts, the Seven Heavenly Virtues, Sebelius is forced to confront the echoes of his past in a darkly humorous and thought-provoking tale of redemption, steeped in gothic gloom and moral reckoning.

Experience the timeless magic of A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens’ beloved tale of redemption, compassion, and the true spirit of the holiday season. Follow the journey of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly and cold-hearted man, as he is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Through these spectral encounters, Scrooge discovers the joy of generosity, the warmth of human connection, and the power of transformation.

I'm starting to think I've been doing this for too long. The screaming fans. The constant media attention. The fat paychecks. None of it brings me the happiness I yearn for. Yet here I am. Another year. Another holiday special. Another Christmas spent alone in a hotel room. But then the lights go up. And I see her.

For Nicole Robinson, Christmas means returning to the family home in Hebden Bridge with her sister Beth and their brother Liam, who has lived with permanent delays since a childhood accident. Though Beth and Nicole have grown up and moved away, every December the Robinson kids reunite for a month of family and festive traditions.

Do I have a sign on my back that says, ‘Love her and leave her’? Because that’s what it feels like these days. I thought I’d never see Justin again when he ghosted me after the best night of my life. But guess who shows up at the company Christmas party months later wanting to talk? I don’t think so Mr. Burns. Burn me once, shame on you. Burn me twice, shame on me. That’s sober Lucy talking. Drunk Lucy has a different idea—she asks him to stand in as my fake fiancé this Christmas.

Everyone is heading home for the holidays. Everyone except Kate. Having just run away from her boyfriend Lance’s unexpected proposal (in front of her entire family), Kate was the only person in her office happy to take an unexpected last-minute work trip posting to Boston. Arriving in the snow-covered, fairy-light-filled city, Kate feels immediately at home. That is until she meets Sam, a cross between a lumberjack and an Abercrombie model standing in the kitchen of her new place.

Emily loves her glamorous life in London, but it’s all about to come crashing down. Her banker husband’s lost his job, their beloved townhouse is for sale, and they’re relocating to Portugal to save money. The Villa Anna is beautiful, with bougainvillea tumbling down the walls, but living on a shoestring budget is a shock. To make ends meet, they launch a B&B, and Emily’s days are soon filled with six am wake-ups, fixing dodgy plumbing, and cooking breakfasts to order.

Most people are familiar with the nativity story, but few know that it began eons ago and light years away when Creation extended his hand and caused a star to nova. Join best selling author, Robert W. Ross, as he weaves an imaginative retelling of how Christmas came to be. Ariel’s First Christmas takes listeners on a thoughtful and exciting journey that stretches from the war in heaven to a rustic cave in Bethlehem, all told through the eyes of an archangel we first met in Ross’ award winning Sentinels of Creation series.

Megelle Island is full of supernatural creatures. I came here a few years ago to be among my own kind, to not worry that I’d accidentally shift into a raccoon or turn invisible in front of some poor human. My clumsiness was going to expose us all to the public and get me into big trouble with the angels. The only problem is…I’m the only jinn here. I knew there weren’t many of us in existence but none was a whole lot less than expected.

Renowned travel blogger, Donovan Cain, has been forced to return to England for the first time in ten years to spend some time with his recently widowed grandmother. It isn't long before Nova realises that Donovan is actually "little Donnie", the boy she played with during her childhood Christmases, when his family visited town for the holidays. From the pint-sized kid he used to be, he's now, tall, broad, and all kinds of attractive.

When Isla reluctantly accepts her estranged sister Clara's invitation to spend Christmas at a luxury mountain retreat, she expects awkward family tension – not a fight for survival. After years of silence following their mother's death, this holiday reunion seems too good to be true. And it is.

When Annette comes home unexpectedly and catches me climbing a ladder to her roof, she assumes I’m the Grinch, coming to steal Christmas. Her dog gets in on the action, too, and before I know it, the three of us are on the ground in a tangle of twinkle lights.

Eine Nacht in Las Vegas, eine Ehe auf Rügen, eine Chance aufs Glück... Was der Beginn von Scarletts Zukunft mit Dennis werden sollte, findet auf dem Standesamt ein rasches Ende, als sie erfährt, dass sie bereits verheiratet ist. Eine wilde Nacht in Las Vegas muss der Grund für diese Ehe sein - allerdings erinnert sie sich nur bruchstückhaft daran. Entschlossen, die rätselhafte Ehe aufzulösen, begibt sich Scarlett auf die Suche nach ihrem Ehemann. Elliot ist mit seinem Foodtruck auf Rügen unterwegs, als plötzlich Scarlett vor ihm steht, und Erinnerungen sowie alte Gefühle in ihm weckt.

A charming fictional narrative that brings to life the enchanting world of a young boy named Kyle, and the mysterious attempt to snatch him from the Christmas vibe.

Celebrate the season with a getaway to the Holiday Cottage Farm near the quaint mountain town of Sprucewood, Colorado – a place where relationships are kindled, dreams come true, and guests find themselves and their hopes renewed. At least, that is what the ad boasts when Danni Brandt stumbles across the picturesque posting on social media. But the true draw is the majestic snowcapped mountains and holiday festivities of Sprucewood, Colorado. Escaping her enormous and exuberant family for a bit of peace and quiet is exactly what the doctor ordered.

Junior editor Grace Taylor is doubling as the temporary assistant to senior editor Nicola Valentine…and harboring a secret crush on her. Grace is devastated when a work conference forces her to miss her big family Christmas. However, she gets a gift she doesn’t expect when a snowstorm strands her and Nicola at a small B&B.

Als Laura ins bayerische Hinterberg am See zurückkehrt, will sie ein besinnliches Weihnachtsfest mit ihrer Familie feiern und darüber vergessen, dass es in ihrem Leben und Studium gerade so gar nicht rund läuft. Womit sie nicht gerechnet hat: Ihre Schwester taucht mit ihrer neuen Flamme in der alten Heimat auf. Und wer ist das? Niemand anderes als Max – Lauras große Urlaubsliebe, über die sie nie hinweggekommen ist. Ausgerechnet Max. Ausgerechnet mit ihrer Schwester. Ausgerechnet an Weihnachten.

Tjugofyraåriga Elodie Jacques har svårt att hantera ilskan mot en mamma som övergav henne när hon var liten. Trots det fick hon en lycklig uppväxt i England hos sin franska mormor Gabriella. När mormodern oväntat föreslår att de ska fira jul i Antibes blir Elodie överlycklig.Gabriella har dock dolda motiv bakom att vilja återvända till södra Frankrike efter 40 år. För henne blir det en nervös hemkomst fylld av minnen, hemligheter och anklagelser.Rivierans pulserande ljus sätter stämningen för en perfekt jul.

Luther’s success as a salesman has stripped his life of meaning. Alone at the top of his game, he has no family, no friends, and no interest in Christmas. All that exists is his work, his political angst, and his distaste for chit chat. When he misses the deadline for time-off, and is forced to participate in the mandatory office Christmas party, he’s thrust into a series of interactions that trigger his deep-seated resentment for the holiday.

Christmas magic should come naturally in the snowy village of Wylde Valley. But for Frankie Rose, this holiday season is marked by panic attacks and an ever-present sense of dread. An encroaching wildfire has forced her and her husband Caleb to evacuate their home in L.A., landing them in the cabin Frankie inherited from her mother.

Becca Wilson runs Virginia’s, the family diner named after her late mother. When her father, Sam, reveals their financial struggles, the threat of losing the diner looms over Christmas. Enter Dalton Jackson, Becca’s long-lost ex, who offers to help as he navigates his own crossroads in the country music world.

Samantha Cobb has plans for her holiday that don't include rolling her car on an icy, backwoods road in the hills of Tennessee. Dylan Drake has his own agenda for the Christmas season that finds him wandering down that same desolate road. When their worlds collide, it will take a Christmas miracle to save Samantha Cobb and restore the grace of the Christmas Cabin.

Beneath the red roses, heart-shaped chocolates, and declarations of love lies a shadowy history of Valentine's Day that few are brave enough to explore. In a journey that spans from ancient Roman festivals to medieval legends, this book uncovers the sinister roots of this holiday—from tales of forbidden love to spectral visitations and mysterious rituals.

Abby Nicholson used to love Christmas. Until she didn’t. After leaving Winter Glen, the small town famous for its Christmas celebration and her family’s greeting card company, Abby is forced to return to the home she left behind when the unexpected passing of her father thrusts the business into her hands. Turning her back on the magic of the holiday beloved by her father and the town, she decides to sell the business. Signing the paperwork with the very pen her father used to create it, she is shocked to discover her hometown has become a whole new world.

Rochelle "Rocky" Thomas hadn't planned on going home this Christmas, but a last minute guilt trip from her older sister, Jasmia, leads to her walking into her childhood home and coming face to face with the woman who has haunted her dreams (and her fantasies) for the past ten years, Georgia Lee.