The Best Christmas Ever

Join Hannah Bear and her friends in Beartown as they discover the true meaning of Christmas. Hannah Bear cannot contain her enthusiasm for her favorite time of year. And her friends don’t seem to understand. As they go on a quest to find out why Hannah Bear is so excited, they discover that Christmas is not all about getting the latest toy or taking the most exotic vacation. One by one, they discover the meaning of family, sacrifice, faith, and remembering those that are less fortunate. In a time when Christmas bookshelves are full of Santa, reindeer, and elves, there are fewer and fewer stories that bring us back to what Christmas is really about. Pastor Matt wrote this book to read to the children of his church congregation during their Christmas Eve service. He hopes you experience the same joy as Hannah Bear and the children of his church as you enter Beartown in search of the meaning of Christmas.

Christmas Bells, Wedding Bells When Nick Gallagher returned to his hometown for his brother's Christmas wedding, the confirmed bachelor and military man had to exchange his usual army fatigues for something more suitable—the tux of a best man. Nick had never thought about settling down, but soon he found his attention straying…mostly to the very pretty neighbor next door. Allison Lee didn't trust men—especially ones as charming and handsome as Nick. She knew firsthand that men usually ran off at the mention of the word "commitment." And she couldn't risk having her heart broken again. But even as Allison withdrew, Nick seemed to draw closer…

'Five festive, fun stars from me' Netgalley reviewer 'The first Christmas book I read this year is a. . . cracker!' Netgalley reviewer 'Funny and heart warming all at once' Netgalley reviewer _____________________________________________ Karen King's heart-warming Christmas romance is perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Mandy Baggot and Milly Johnson, and will get every reader in the festive spirit! Lexi Forde adores Christmas. She's especially looking forward to it this year as it's the first Christmas with her boyfriend Ben and her older brother is visiting from Canada with his family. They'll all be spending Christmas at her parents' house in Devon. But when Lexi surprises Ben at work, she sees him kissing someone else and discovers he's been having an affair. Devastated, she travels to Devon alone. She's determined not to let her break-up spoil her family Christmas. But when she arrives, Lexi discovers the council won't allow the Christmas tree on the green to be decorated this year; it's too dangerous and has to come down. Lexi is desperate to save their favourite family tradition and make this Christmas extra special. Can she save the tree and mend her broken heart in time for Christmas? **Karen's new novel THE SPANISH WEDDING DISASTER is available to pre-order now!* _____________________________________________ Praise for The Best Christmas Ever! 'Hooked from the start!' Netgalley reviewer 'A big hug in book form' Netgalley reviewer 'Cute, well written and [will] put you in the holiday spirit' Netgalley reviewer 'This book was definitely a winner' Netgalley reviewer **Karen's new novel THE SPANISH WEDDING DISASTER is available to pre-order now!*

CHRISTMAS WISHES… Mickie: All she wanted for Christmas was a new mommy, one who loved baking cookies with little girls. But not just any mommy would do—it had to be their new housekeeper, Aunt Sarah…. Sarah: She'd come to heal the past, but adorable Mickie and her handsome father soon tole her heart. Yet Sarah feared that Justin would never want to marry her, especially when he learned her unhappy secret…. Justin: He wanted to show Sarah forgiveness. But soon he yearned for much more. Could she come to love him as he loved her? Could they ever be a family? Justin prayed for a way to make all his Christmas wishes come true….

This is the story of a young boy with a 26" bike, who had a burning desire to have a train set to go around the family Christmas tree each year. This story is true. It takes the reader on a journey using a 26" 1950's style homemade bicycle starting from when the boy was five years old and it ends when he is nine. Either a miracle happens or the Christmas Spirit or Santa or all three bring forth one of the happiest and most amazing moments that any child can experience in a lifetime. Not all stories, even Christmas end well. This incredible story will not disappoint any reader once you mount the 26" bike right next to the young boy as he goes through the preparations and the work efforts and adventures within this story. The ending is outstanding. If it were not true, it would still make a great Christmas Story. Since it is true, it makes it even more special, especially for me. I am the boy in the story. Thank you for reading it. It melts my heart whenever I think about it.

This pleasantly quirky and off-beat memoir invites the reader to accompany Danny Boy, age eleven, as he gets swept up in a conspiracy by a bizarre band of bootleggers to create a lucrative black market for booze. The bootleggers scheme to join with their small town's Churches to rid the community of alcohol by Christmas. The smugglers, a hilarious collection of harmless street hustlers, serve as poster boys to show the ill effects of whiskey, wine, and beer. Working together through a series of wry, engagingly loony episodes, the teetotalers and the bootleggers succeed in ridding the place of Demon Rum. But the tension created by new prohibition laws threatens the town's Yuletide tradition of peace and goodwill. Fortunately, from the dark shadows of conflict, miraculous events bring a surprise ending and a renewed Christmas spirit to the entire community.

Fox and Squirrel come together to make the best Christmas ever! Fox and Squirrel are getting ready for the festive season, but they can't seem to agree on how to celebrate. It's only when things fall apart that they realize what really matters at Christmas time: spending the time together. This gentle companion book to Fox and Squirrel and Fox and Squirrel Make a Friend continues the adventures of two lovable, but very different friends. With spare text and her expressive watercolour illustrations, Ruth Ohi delivers a heartwarming tale about the importance of friendship, and the secure feeling that it can bring.

Stories to inspire, crafts to decorate the home, gingerbread houses of all sorts to bake, and drinks to bring cheer to all who come by: these are just some of the ways to make Christmas very, very merry, and more than 500 of them are beautifully collected right here. How will you celebrate? Perhaps the traditional American style seems most appealing: then make a Tole Painted Nativity, whip up some delicious Hot Buttered Rum, and read “The Night Before Christmas” aloud. For a classic Victorian holiday, sing “Deck the Halls,” place a charming Violin and Cherub wreath on the door, and sip some mulled wine. Or choose the Country, Southwestern (a little salsa verde, anyone?), International, or fun-filled Not-Quite-Grown-Up style.