The Crappiest Christmas Ever

When Callie goes to sixth grade at a private school the year her grandmother dies, she is embarrassed that her family sells Christmas trees, until her grandfather helps her learn the value of family and traditions.

Now that his family has moved to California, Matthew has doubts as the holiday season approaches. Palm trees? No snow? Its all wrong. Little sister Lucy thinks everything is wonderful, but Matthew knows better. And to top it off, the sudden disappearance of his beloved dog, Jasper, settles it. This will be the worst Christmas ever. Or will it? Surprising events on Christmas Eve just might change everythingand maybe this new place can feel like home to Matthew after all.

OH NO!!! You found The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World! Well, since you're already here I may as well tell you about it... Poor Nameless tries to explain to the reader why this book is simply the WORST book in the whole entire world. Will he succeed in his noble quest? Is he the reason this book is the worst?? Will it have a happy ending or the worst ending ever??? The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World is a humorous and witty tale for young and seasoned readers. Whatever you do though, don't read it out loud! You may catch wind of these words: toot, stinky, booger, and booty. You've been warned, but you'll still want to see what happens next!

The six mean Herdman kids lie, steal, smoke cigars (even the girls) and then become involved in the community Christmas pageant.

Jessica is having the worst Christmas ever, when her parents announce that they are getting a divorce two days before the holidays. Stuck on her own with no home to go to, Jessica heads for the mall to buy a Christmas tree for herself. Here she meets Matt, who sells Christmas trees and is having a really awful Christmas himself. Matt and Jessica bond over their shared pain and also manage to make each other laugh. So maybe, this won't be the worst Christmas ever after all... This is a short and sweet holiday romance of 12000 words or approximately 40 print pages.

It's Tessa and Weston's first Christmas together, and Tessa is determined to make it the best holiday ever. But when her estranged mother shows up with a suitcase and plans to stay for two weeks, Tessa's hopes are shattered. Bitter from the past and still holding a grudge, Tessa is in no mood to give her mother a second chance. The holiday season may be a time of reconciliation with family, but Tessa believes her mother will never change. Why get close when she's just going to leave again? Tessa realizes there is only one way to save this Christmas: avoid her mother as much as possible. With the best intentions in mind, Tessa chooses to not tell her mother about Weston's disability. But when they meet face-to-face, Tessa is mortified and ashamed by her mother's insensitive remarks. Weston begins to think he is the real cause of Tessa's shame. His old demons resurrect to haunt him with doubts: What if, one day, Tessa stops loving him because of his disability? Determined to prove his love for her, Weston makes it his mission to be the best boyfriend ever and works to reunite Tessa with her mother. Meanwhile, Tessa plots elaborate ways to avoid "mother-daughter time" at all costs. One scheme leads to another, until Tessa finds herself tangled in a web of deceit - and, worst of all, lying to Weston. When the secrets between them force Tessa and Weston to face their greatest fears, they must confront the inescapable question: Is true love worth the risk of heartbreak? Is it ever too late to forgive and start over? The Best Christmas Ever is a heartwarming holiday follow-up to 100 Days of Sunlight by Abbie Emmons. You'll love this touching story of forgiveness, family, and first love.

Tom Isbell, Theater Professor, author of the Prey trilogy: "The beautifully wrought stories take us back to simpler times... memories blessed and humorous. Most of all, they convince us we don't dare ever "cancel Christmas." Christy Monson: Award-winning author of Banished: "Jump into the homes and hearts of each writer as they relate holiday moments from around the world." Wendy Toliver, Author of Red's Untold Tale and Regina Rising, "Reading and rereading this humorous, heartwarming collection of stories is sure to become a treasured holiday tradition." It's Christmas-The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, when snowflakes fall and your home glints with star-like lights. Beyond the wreath-adorned door, the fireplace warms your family's toes while the turkey roasts and eggnog chills. Lovingly wrapped presents are tucked under the fresh-cut Christmas tree, and stockings dangle from the hearth, waiting for Santa. Carols playing, children laughing, mistletoe beckoning... This is the most perfect Christmas ever! However, if this is the sort of stories you're expecting to find in The Best Worst Christmas Ever, you are in for a surprise-and a treat. The stories herein prove the most memorable, magical, and merry Christmases are everything but perfect. In a trailer or a cabin, in snowy New York or balmy South Africa, this is Christmas. Wearing a disco ball shirt, a sunflower hat, or sinking your fork into a pitch-black turkey, or soapy spaghetti, this is Christmas. Pour yourself some hot cocoa and join authors from all over the world as they share their hilarious and heartwarming yuletide tales.

When Shirley 'Lee' Jones returns home from an awful day at the office, the last thing she expects to find is her husband in bed with another woman. Six weeks until Christmas, and Lee finds the life she had so carefully planned has been utterly decimated. Hurt, angry and confused, Lee makes a whirlwind decision to drive her problems away and ends up in Totnes, an eccentric town in the heart of Devon. As Christmas approaches, Lee tries to figure out what path her life will follow now, as she looks at it from the perspective of a soon-to-be 31-year-old divorcée. Can she ever return to her normal life? Or is a new reality - and a new man - on the horizon? Will this be the worst Christmas ever?