A Very Coco Christmas

A Very Coco Christmas is a delicious, stand-alone prequel short story to Robert Bryndza's smash-hit Coco Pinchard series, with a glorious cast of characters including Daniel's mother Ethel, sister Meryl - and a turkey called Jean Paul Belmondo...

A Very Coco Christmas is a delicious, stand-alone prequel short story to the smash-hit Coco Pinchard series, with a glorious cast of characters including Daniel's mother Ethel, sister Meryl - and a turkey called Jean Paul Belmondo... It's 1985, and eighteen-year-old Coco Pinchard is home in London for Christmas after her first term at Aberystwyth University. She's started to write, and fallen hopelessly in love with Daniel Pinchard, a devilishly handsome musician from the wrong side of the river. But Coco's overbearing mother has other plans and resumes her campaign for Coco to meet and marry the 'right sort of man', preferably Kenneth, son of her best friends Adrian and Yvonne Rosebury, who will be joining them for Christmas. As snow falls softly over the city, and Coco tries to juggle a series of hilarious events, the stage is set for a Christmas lunch like no other. Readers love the Coco Pinchard series: 'I love the fact that Robert Bryndza can turn his hand to both crime thrillers and comedy! If you haven't discovered Coco Pinchard yet then this is the perfect introduction!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Joanne Robertson, My Chestnut Reading Tree 'I have a new favourite author! Bryndza tells the story as if you are sitting with your girlfriends exchanging bits of wisdom. The write up was correct. I do not often laugh-out-loud at books, but I sure did while reading this one!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'What an outstanding read!! I laughed, cried and cringed alongside Coco, the main character in this pacy story!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'Loved this so much, funny and enjoyable. Bryndza seems to be able to get into the head of women better than most other women. He has zeroed in on us and done it well!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐FeatherOnAWire 'A real feel-good book, you just don't want it to end. Definitely a five star rating!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

"If you only buy one Christmas story this festive season then make it this one!" Bookaholic Confessions This wonderful Christmas Novella is the perfect size to send instead of a Christmas card. And the front page even looks like this to make it easier: To: Merry Christmas! From: Why not brighten up friends' and family's Christmas with a bit of festive fun! It's 1985, and eighteen-year-old Coco is home in London for Christmas after her first term at Aberystwyth University. She has started to write, and fallen hopelessly in love with Daniel Pinchard, a devilishly handsome musician from the wrong side of the river. But Coco's overbearing mother has other plans and resumes her campaign for Coco to meet and marry the 'right sort of man', preferably Kenneth, son of her best friends Adrian and Yvonne Rosebury, who will be joining them for Christmas. As snow falls softly over the city, and Coco tries to juggle a series of hilarious events, the stage is set for a Christmas lunch like no other. A Very Coco Christmas is a delicious, stand-alone 'prequella' to the smash-hit Coco Pinchard series, with a glorious cast of characters including Daniel's mother Ethel, sister Meryl - and a turkey called Jean Paul Belmondo...

It's 1985, and eighteen-year-old Coco Pinchard is home in London for Christmas after her first term at Aberystwyth University. She has started to write, and fallen hopelessly in love with Daniel Pinchard, a devilishly handsome musician from the wrong side of the river. But Coco's overbearing mother has other plans and resumes her campaign for Coco to meet and marry the 'right sort of man', preferably Kenneth, son of her best friends Adrian and Yvonne Rosebury, who will be joining them for Christmas. As snow falls softly over the city, and Coco tries to juggle a series of hilarious events, the stage is set for a Christmas lunch like no other. A Very Coco Christmas is a delicious, stand-alone prequel short story to the smash-hit Coco Pinchard series, with a glorious cast of characters including Daniel's mother Ethel, sister Meryl - and a turkey called Jean Paul Belmondo... What people are saying about the Coco Pinchard series: 'I have a new favourite author! Bryndza tells the story as if you are sitting with your girlfriends exchanging bits of wisdom. The write up was correct. I do not often laugh-out-loud at books, but I sure did while reading this one!' Gail Joramo, Amazon Reader 'What an outstanding read!! I laughed, cried and cringed alongside Coco, the main character in this pacy story!' Amy, Amazon Reader 'Loved this so much, funny and enjoyable. Bryndza seems to be able to get into the head of women better than most other women. He has zeroed in on us and done it well!' FeatherOnAWire, Amazon top 100 reviewer 'A real feel-good book, you just don't want it to end. Definitely a five star rating!' AlisonSmith, Amazon Reader

Coco Pinchard’s Must-Have Toy Story is the second, stand-alone prequel novella to Robert Bryndza's smash-hit Coco Pinchard series. A sparkling feel-good Christmas comedy, which asks the question - how far would you go to get your child the must-have Christmas toy? It's December 1992, and children are going crazy for the Tracy Island toy - almost as crazy as the parents! Christmas day is fast approaching and Coco Pinchard is desperately trying to track one down for her four-year-old son Rosencrantz. Throw into the mix a horrible boss, a lazy husband, and the prospect of her in-laws arriving for the festivities, and Coco wishes she could cancel Christmas and sail off to a desert island somewhere - preferably with the gorgeous-yet-unattainable Tom from work. But retail therapy is at hand! Coco's faithful friends Chris and Marika rally round, and even her mother-in-law Ethel tries to help in her own eccentric way. From dodgy dealings in a motorway lay-by, to extreme shopping in Hamley's with a Sylvanian Families fanatic, to having a go at the Blue Peter make-your-own Tracy Island, Coco tries everything in the hope that Rosencrantz will open his must-have toy on Christmas morning. Readers love Coco Pinchard's Must-Have Toy Story: 'Kick off your shoes, grab a mug (or four in Ethel's case) of mulled wine and laugh your festive socks off with this brilliant addition to the Coco Pinchard series!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bookaholic Confessions Blog 'From blackmail to Black Friday-like mayhem, I highly recommend this witty and hilarious lovely Christmas tale' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ La Chouette Blog 'Robert Bryndza has a wicked sense of humour, a truly amazing talent for writing comedy and creates over-the-top (but totally believable) characters that will have you in stitches!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'A perfect light and easy read for the stressful holidays, complete with the timeless message on the importance of family and friends (and Tracy Island, of course).' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Julayn Adams's Book Reviews 'I had tears of laughter running down my face lots of times reading it. It's AMAZING! So many laughs-BRILLIANT!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

Coco Pinchard's Must-Have Toy Story is the second, stand-alone prequel novella to Robert Bryndza's smash-hit Coco Pinchard series. A sparkling feel-good Christmas comedy, which asks the question - how far would you go to get your child the must-have Christmas toy?

CoComelon, the hit kids show on YouTube and Netflix, comes to books! This scratch-and-sniff book comes with five scents to remind readers of the joys of Christmas. Based on the CoComelon “Deck the Halls” video, readers can join JJ and his friends and smell popcorn, pine trees, peppermint, cookies, and hot cocoa while celebrating the Christmas season! CoComelon is the #1 kids show on YouTube (over 127 million subscribers)! © 2022 Moonbug Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.

Butterflyfishes (family Chaetodontidae) are a highly conspicuous component of fish fauna on coral reefs throughout the world. In light of their strong dependence on coral, they are often regarded as the epitome of coral reef fishes. This volume examines the ecology and conservation of coral reef butterflyfishes. It provides important insights on their evolution and key events and adaptations that have led to their proliferation within coral reef ecosystems. Key to the longevity of butterflyfishes is the evolution of coral-feeding—a central focus of the ecological chapters in this volume. The book also highlights key threats and challenges related to the conservation of butterflyfishes and ends with an overview of current and future research directions.