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"When twin sisters Hanna and Alex help out at the local high school reunion, volunteering takes a turn when they find a former classmate's dead body. Hanna and Alex, owners of the Murder and Mayhem book and chocolate shop, are busy preparing for the Harriston High School’s reunion weekend. Neighbors will connect with old friends and perhaps try to avoid old foes. One person no one can avoid is Kyle, the former star quarterback, who is busy using...

"With over a quarter of a million copies sold in the series, everyone’s favourite Hedgehog and Tortoise are BACK with the message that Christmas is about being with the ones you love. “Merry Christmas!” said Fox. “Merry whatmas?” said Hedgehog. “Merry whichmas?” said Tortoise. You see, it was Hedgehog and Tortoise’s first Christmas. So they didn’t know what Christmas was. Fox thinks Christmas is about presents, Badger thinks it’s...

Ramón's friendly monster, El Cucuy, is hesitant to embrace the holiday cheer, but Ramón shows him the spirit of Christmas.

"It's one of the most disturbing cases DI Adam Fawley has ever worked. It's Christmas in Oxford, and firefighters have pulled two children from the smoking ruin of their home. The mystery deepens when it becomes clear that the parents are nowhere to be found. Why were the children left in the house alone? Why is neither parent answering their phone? Were they kidnapped? Murdered? From the start, DI Fawley—still reeling from his own personal tragedy—knows...

If you’re looking for the perfect feel-good Christmas novel, then look no further than Annie England Noblin’s newest novel. This book will absolutely delight any reader looking for a sweet and sassy read—and not to mention enchant the fans of Annie’s signature canine characters. Perfect for fans of Jill Shalvis, Sarah Morgan, Lori Wilde, and Susan Mallery. Rosie Reynolds had come to lakeside Corgi Cove as a lost, lonely girl abandoned by...

"Here's Santa as you've never seen him before -- get ready for a hilariously, fintastic underwater holiday story, from New York Times bestselling creator Mike Lowery! Jingle shells, Jingle shells, jingle all the waves! Oh, what fun it is to dive in a sea horse-driven sleigh! While humans may count the days until Santa Claus arrives, deep in the ocean, Edgar, a goofy, toothy young shark prepares for the arrival of Santa Shark! But Lotta, his sidekick...

"Join the holiday fun as Baby Reindeer encourages her friends Bear, Wolf, Owl, and others to hunt for woodland treasures. The friends gather red berries, pine cones, ivy, and other special items as they play in the frosty winter wonderland. But the fun isjust beginning. The group is delighted when Baby Reindeer invites them to join her in decorating the woodland Christmas tree with the treasures they found!"-- "Join the holiday fun as Baby Reindeer...

It's the most magical time of the year! The sights, sounds, and tastes of the holiday season come to life in this adorable 24-page First Words board book. Each spread features a holiday theme accompanied by illustrations of related objects and word labels to help little ones connect the meaning of words to the objects they represent. With a compact size, colorful illustrations, and familiar faces, First Words of Christmas is the perfect way to celebrate...

Bestselling author Beth Ferry of Stick and Stone and The Scarecrow is back with an irresistible holiday picture book. Tiny Cactus loves Christmas! But she doesn’t love that her little girl seems to be spending more time with the giant sparkly tree in the living room than with her. Maybe if she were decorated like the Christmas tree, her little girl would notice her again. And so Tiny Cactus makes a wish—to be special, to be noticed, to be a...

In this irresistible spin on a timeless holiday tale, debut author Heather Pierczynski and artist Skylar Hogan's reveal why only a mouse is singled out within The Night Before Christmas. He had never heard of a mouse not stirring. It was the most glorious night of the year!So he stirred.