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The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries

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Murder for Christmas

Thomas Godfrey Β· 465 pages

The murder for Christmas guide to gift giving / A.A. Milne -- Back for Christmas / John Collier -- Mr. Big / Woody Allen -- [Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL1518317W) / Arthur Conan Doyle -- The adventure of the Christmas pudding / Agatha Christie -- Dancing Dan's Christmas / Damon Runyon -- Cambric Tea / Marjorie Bowen -- Death on Christmas Eve / Sta

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Silent Night

J.D. Robb, Susan Plunkett, Dee Holmes, Claire Cross Β· 340 pages

J.D. Robb's "Midnight in Death" features Lieutenant Eve Dallas hunting for an escaped serial killer... Susan Plunkett's "Christmas Promises" brings two lovers back together as they search for a missing child... Dee Holmes's "The Unexpected Gift" is a tale of a woman and her son, who discover the spirit of the holidays after finding a "body" in their backyard... Claire Cross's "A Berry Mer

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Gingerbread Cookie Murder

Joanne Fluke, Leslie Meier, Laura Levine

Joanne Fluke story - When Hannah Swensen finds her neighbor Ernie Kusak with his head bashed in and sprawled on the floor of his condo next to an upended box of Hannah's Gingerbread Cookies, she discovers a flurry of murder suspects that's as long as her holiday shopping list. Laura Levine story -Jaine Austen has been enlisted to help with her parents' retirement community's play The Gingerbrea

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An Enchanted Season

Maggie Shayne, Erin McCarthy, Nalini Singh, Jean Johnson Β· 352 pages

Give readers a gift-new stories from a bestselling lineup of romance authors.It's the time of year when dreams come true, miracles happen every day, and love is the greatest gift of all...The holidays always seem to bring out the best in everyone, with heartfelt hugs for long-missed friends, sincere smiles in the spirit of the season, and a feeling of magic in the air.Here, for the first time, is

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Mistletoe: Four Holiday Stories

Hailey Abbott, Melissa de la Cruz, Aimee Friedman, Nina Malkin Β· 240 pages

Glittering white snowflakes. The handsome blond ski instructor. The sparkle on a cashmere skirt. Hot cocoa and kisses in front of a crackling fire.

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My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories

Holly Black, Ally Carter, Matt de la Pena, Gayle Forman, Jenny Han, David Levithan, Kelly Link, Myra McEntire, Rainbow Rowell, Laini Taylor, Kiersten White Β· 321 pages

"If you love holiday stories, holiday movies, made-for-TV-holiday specials, holiday episodes of your favorite sitcoms and, especially, if you love holiday anthologies, you're going to fall in love with My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories by twelve bestselling young adult writers, edited by the international bestselling Stephanie Perkins. Whether you enjoy celebrating Christmas or Hanuk

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Wolfsbane and Mistletoe

Charlaine Harris

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Simple Gifts: Just Curious / Miracles / Change of Heart / Double Exposure

Jude Deveraux, Judith McNaught Β· 416 pages

Bestselling authors Jude Deveraux and Judith McNaught present their most dazzling and wonderful Christmas tales -- the perfect treat for every romantic at heart... Jude Deveraux In the snow-covered hills of Virginia, a young widow finds that miracles really do come in the least expected packages, in "Just Curious," praised as "one of Deveraux's best" (Philadelphia Inquirer). "Change of Heart," se

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Let It Snow: Three Holiday Romances

John Green, Maureen Johnson, Lauren Myracle Β· 368 pages

In three intertwining short stories, several high school couples experience the trials and tribulations along with the joys of romance during a Christmas Eve snowstorm in a small town. Holiday tales of love and romance.

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Hot for the Holidays

Lora Leigh, Angela Knight, Anya Bast, Allyson James Β· 344 pages

Something passionate. Something mysterious. Something sexy. And something totally inviting. Its the perfect gift for the holidays. Four bestselling authors invite readers to spend the night with these never-before-published novellas spiced with sexy romance and paranormal passion. So come in out of the cold and experience the thrill of a soul-stirring new tale of the Breeds from Lora Leigh,

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Baby, It's Cold Outside

Jennifer Probst, Emma Chase, Kristen Proby, Melody Anne, Kate Meader Β· 539 pages

Searching for You Can a determined woman executive and a playboy billionaire survive being stranded together in a snowstorm? Jennifer Probst depicts an encounter almost too hot to handle... It's a Wonderful Tangled Christmas Carol Drew and Kate play an encore to Tangled in this sexy take on a "Christmas Carol" by Emma Chase. When a Christmas Eve argument condemns Drew to a troubled nig

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The Magical Christmas Cat

Lora Leigh, Erin McCarthy, Nalini Singh, Linda Winstead Jones Β· 372 pages

There's something magical about Christmas and cats ... Four top-selling authors have a special gift for you this year: never-before-published holiday stories featuring passionate romance, paranormal adventure, and a distinctly alluring feline touch. With four new stories-including one featuring Lora Leigh's genetically altered Feline Breeds-this is a collection packed with more surprises than Chri

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The Winter Spirits

Bridget Collins, Imogen Hermes Gowar, Natasha Pulley, Jess Kidd, Andrew Michael Hurley, Elizabeth Macneal, Laura Purcell, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Stuart Turton, Catriona Ward, Laura Shepherd-Robinson, Susan Stokes-Chapman Β· 464 pages

THE DAZZLING SECOND GHOST STORY COLLECTION FROM THE CREATORS OF THE HAUNTING SEASON, NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK.'Terrific - every bit as good as an MR James collection' ROSIE ANDREWS, author of THE LEVIATHANFeaturing new and original stories from:Bridget Collins Imogen Hermes Gowar Kiran Millwood Hargrave Andrew Michael Hurley Jess Kidd Natasha PulleyElizabeth Macneal Laura Purcell Susan Stokes-Ch

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Making Spirits Bright

Fern Michaels, Elizabeth Bass, Rosalind Noonan, Nan Rossiter Β· 424 pages

Four sparkling Christmas stories *"Making Spirits Bright" by Fern Michaels* Melanie McLaughlin desperately wants to adopt two orphaned siblings and give them a real home for Christmas. A just-for-the-holiday marriage to Bryce Landry fits her plan perfectly. . .until unexpected sparks have Melanie dreaming of forever by his side. . . *"Runaway Christmas" by Elizabeth Bass* A glass of wi

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Under the Mistletoe

Mary Balogh Β· 352 pages

Old loves rekindled, new loves found, and family bonds strengthened are the themes of these stories from the beloved, multiple-award winning author Mary Balogh. The four classic stories included here are The Star of Bethlehem, The Best Gift, Playing House, and No Room at the Inn. The new story exclusive to this trade collection is A Family Christmas.

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A Darcy Christmas

Sharon Lathan, Amanda Grange, Carolyn Eberhart

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That Holiday Feeling

Debbie Macomber, Sherryl Woods, Robyn Carr Β· 368 pages

Silver Bells by Debbie MacomberIn this classic story, Debbie brings those Manning men and Manning sisters home for a mistletoe marriage when a single dad finally says "I do."The Perfect Holiday by Sherryl WoodsWill bachelor Trace Franklin become a groom-to-be by Christmastime? He sure will...if Savannah Holiday's aunt Mae has anything to do with it.Under the Christmas Tree by Robyn CarrWhen the fo

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Christmas Spirits

Lynn Kurland, Elizabeth Bevarly, Casey Claybourne, Jenny Lykins Β· 352 pages

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The Christmas Books

Charles Dickens Β· 237 pages

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His for the Holidays

Josh Lanyon, L.B. Gregg, Harper Fox, Z.A. Maxfield

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Holidays on Ice

David Sedaris Β· 144 pages

A collection of Christmas stories. The story Dinah, the Christmas Whore, describes the reaction of a family when a daughter brings home a prostitute, while SantaLand Diaries is on a department store elf.

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The Last Chance Christmas Ball

Mary Jo Putney, Jo Beverley, Joanna Bourne, Patricia Rice, Anne Gracie, Susan King, Cara Elliott, Nicola Cornick Β· 356 pages

Christmas, 1815. Upstairs and downstairs, Holbourne Abbey is abuzz with preparations for a grand ball to celebrate the year's most festive holiday. At the top of each guest's wish list is a last chance to find true love before the New Year. And you are cordially invited to attend....

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Harlequin Historical Christmas Stories 1990

Nora Roberts, Patricia Potter, Ruth Ryan Langan Β· 377 pages

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Mischief and Mistletoe

Mary Jo Putney, Joanna Bourne, Patricia Rice, Nicola Cornick, Cara Elliot, Anne Gracie, Susan King Β· 402 pages

In this sparkling holiday collection, eight acclaimed authors unwrap the most daring of Regency delights. . . Christmastime in England--a time for passionate secrets, delicious whispers, and wicked-sweet gifts by the fire. From a spirited lady who sets out to save her rakish best friend from an unsuitable engagement, to a bold spy who gets the unexpected chance to win the woman he's always love

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