cozy for the holidays

I’m an international, multiple award-winning author with a passion for the voices in my head. As a singer, songwriter, independent filmmaker and improv teacher and performer, my life has always been about creating and sharing what I create with others. Now that my dream to write for a living is a reality, with over a hundred titles in happy publication and no end in sight, I live in beautiful Prince Edward Island, Canada, with my giant cats, pug overlord and overlady and my Gypsy Vanner gelding, Fynn. A Poo Poo Kind of Morning I tried not to look down the mouth of hell staring back at me from inside the glaringly pristine outer ceramic shell of the white throne, my throat catching, stomach doing half flips and a rather impressive rollover routine that would have gotten at least a 9.5 even from the Russian judges. Instead, I forced myself to smile and swallow and remind myself the elbow length yellow rubber gloves grasping the handle of the standard issue plunger were all that stood between me and Pooageddon. Suck it up, Fee. Big girl panties and adulting and all that. “At what point,” I waved the dripping plunger, wincing as droplets of yuck flew, “did I think owning a bed and breakfast was going to be glamorous and romantic?” Fiona Fleming is in so much trouble. Her recently inherited bed and breakfast might not actually be hers thanks to the underhanded misdealings of the local real estate bully. Despite her grandmother's last will and testament, Fee might me out of luck and on the street before she even gets settled. But when her new enemy floats belly up in her koi pond, she's the prime suspect in his murder! Can she uncover who the real killer is before the smoking hot new sheriff puts her behind bars instead of asking her out on a date? Dive into book one of the Fiona Fleming Cozy Mysteries, and don't miss the exciting sequels!

Seven of J.D. Walker's best-selling holiday gay romance stories in one box set! Contains the stories:<br><br><strong>And Good Will to All:</strong> When Lonnie “Mack” McDaniel returns to town after twenty years, Charles “Charlie” Mayburn is stunned. But he overlooks their past -- and the love he still feels -- and hires Mack for a job at his self storage facility. Charlie senses that Mack is hiding something, and finally discovers he’s homeless. Will the offer of a home be enough to heal Mack and let Charlie back into his heart—to stay, this time?<br><br><strong>Boyfriend Countdown:</strong> Milo Slowiak doesn’t do relationships, hence his little black book. Nelson Agnew, a frequent buddy in Milo’s bed, has been fine with that, too, until Christmas Day, when he changes the rules. Now, Nelson wants a relationship, and Milo has until New Year's Day to make his decision. Milo is upset, but he can’t erase the feeling that he could be missing out on something good. Should he take the leap?<br><br><strong>Grateful for You:</strong> Jared Gillespie left home five years ago because his boyfriend, Walt Schneider cheated on him. With a woman. What he doesn't realize is that Walt, the man he still loves was trying to tell him something, which Jared figures out after his mother convinces him to come home for Thanksgiving. Harsh truths are revealed and second chances become possible. Something to be grateful for.<br><br><strong>Of Love and Feather Boas:</strong> Zachary Bodine can’t seem to move on from the betrayal of his ex, Maddox five years ago on Halloween. Lucius 'Lucille' Lombardi, a gorgeous drag queen is determined to change that. The plan? A few home-cooked meals, kisses, and Dinah Washington. When a surprise visitor appears on Halloween night, Zachary has to choose: let the past rule his life, or don a feather boa and grab hold of Lucius.<br><br><strong>Paulie and the Wedding Bell Grouch:</strong> Paulie Hajek loves weddings and enjoys working for a wedding planner. What isn’t enjoyable is dealing with the wedding planner’s brother, Van Tremaine on a daily basis. Paulie’s heart was broken by Van a year ago because he wouldn’t commit to something permanent. But now, Van is up to something, and Paulie’s not sure if it will end up being everything he’s always wanted, or a disaster.<br><br><strong>The Hippie Whisperer:</strong> Carl Neilson meets his match in Ben Brooker, an artist with questionable fashion sense and a garish hairstyle. Ben calls things as he sees them, including the way Carl uses his college-aged son Chester as a crutch. The truth is hard to take, but it forces Carl to look at himself in a new way. And in the end, a willingness to find love in unexpected places might be enough, in spite of it all.<br><br><strong>A Hippie Independence Day:</strong> Carl Neilson and Benjamin “Ben” Brooker are total opposites, but they’ve made it work for over a year. Carl has made great strides in letting his son Chester live his own life, though he’s still being stubborn about getting rid of the Hawaiian shirts. This Independence Day, Ben will stop at nothing to get Carl to open up to him, and maybe make some fireworks of their own, in the process.

Everyone hopes his road to happily ever after will be carefree and smooth, but too often hair-pin turns and detours seem to get in the way.<br><br>Having thought he was on the road to forever before, former Silicon Valley programmer Dan Lassiter is leery about pedaling down it again. His elderly companion Charlie urges him to get to know Rick Reardon whose bakery is across the street from Dan’s bicycle shop.<br><br>Under the watchful eye of Charlie, Dan and Rick take tentative steps toward each other, all the while trying to avoid potholes such as exes, homophobes, and family problems.<br><br>As summer turns to fall and then winter, they hope that the road will be smooth going from their first date and first kiss to having what Rick’s sister euphemistically calls their “sleepovers.” At each step, though, they are tripped up and wonder why there seem to be so many bumps in their road.<br><br>Maybe Dan and Rick should heed some of Charlie’s sage advice, or maybe they should listen to their hearts instead of the ghosts from their pasts.

It’s the holiday season and while Jasmine, is shopping for presents, she accidentally bumps into a handsome and charming Jasper. She breaks the expensive crystal glass swan he had just purchased! Unable to pay him back, they make a deal. she will pretend to be his girlfriend and accompany him home to meet his parents. But what if his parents aren’t human? and what if she's isn't ordinary too?.

My new boss is the most perfect woman I’d ever seen. Wisdom dictates one doesn’t get involved with a colleague, but surely taking along a six-pack of her favorite beer when I deliver a report to her home after work won’t be misconstrued?<br><br>She invites me to stay for dinner. One thing leads to another, and we start doing things together outside the office. But as the weather cools and the holidays approach, she decides she wants to take our relationship to the next level. Do I?

Alex isn’t your average high school student. While most kids his age are focused on grades, sports, or fitting in, Alex has a singular obsession: sleep. Not just any sleep—perfect, blissful, uninterrupted sleep in the most serene and quirky places he can find. Whether it’s under the bleachers, on a park bench, or in an abandoned bus, Alex transforms napping into an art form. But what starts as a simple quest for the ultimate nap spot soon takes an unexpected turn. When Alex accidentally creates a pillow—the Dozer V1 by SnoozeCloud—that delivers dream-like sleep to anyone who uses it, his life begins to change. Teachers, students, and neighbors who once chuckled at his sleepy demeanor now find themselves clamoring for his product. His bizarre napping habits transform into a full-blown business venture, where sleep becomes not just his passion but his path to success. Guided by nothing but his need for sleep and his uncanny knack for finding the perfect sleep ambiance, Alex’s journey unfolds with humor and innocence. His interactions, whether with his eccentric family, bewildered teachers, or the strict yet secretly impressed school principal, add layers of charm and laughter. As word of his magical pillows spreads, Alex stumbles into entrepreneurship, making deals with his school, creating nap zones, and even entering the business world—all without losing sight of his number one priority: nap time. His business empire, SnoozeCloud, grows not from ambition but from a simple, genuine desire to share his love of sleep with the world. "Can't Sleep. Why?" is a delightful blend of humor, innocence, and inspiration. It’s a story about staying true to oneself, proving that success doesn’t always come from chasing big dreams—sometimes, it finds you when you’re dreaming

---Chapter Release every Sunday--- Genre: Fantasy | Adventure | RPG | Action | Slice-of-Life In a world of magic, monsters, and rising heroes… A quiet young man with a simple life finds himself walking a path far greater than he ever expected. With his axe in hand and peace in his heart, he'll discover strength where others seek power. Slow-burn growth Party bonds & adventure Unique class & stat system A journey that starts small—but won’t stay that way Sometimes the strongest warriors are the ones who never wanted to fight.

Closing in on thirty, Butch has lots of decisions to make -- from tiny to life-altering. Right away, he needs to find a kids’ craft to sponsor during the Old Town Holiday Festival. Next up, should he expand his blacksmithing business or remain a one-man shop?<br><br>Finally and most importantly, it’s time to decide about his personal life. Is this the Christmas he proposes to the love of his life and best friend Jimmy and risks his hopes and dreams being shot down? Or will he find Jimmy’s casual assurances of love are deeper than those of a lifelong buddy?<br><br>Big, burly Butch may seem like he’s looked life in the face and won. But until he takes a stand and mans up, how will he know whether his holidays will be happy or not?

Hiroki logged into "Nostalgic Daily Life Online," a charming game that recreates Japan's past eras. The virtual world bustled with the sights and sounds of Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa periods, inviting players to relive their school days. As Hiroki's avatar materialized in the game, he found himself standing in a quaint elementary school courtyard. The air was filled with the laughter of children and the distant chime of a school bell. Instead of following the usual path of leveling up and enjoying everyday activities, Hiroki had a different plan in mind. He'd chosen an unusual combination of combat and spiritual sensitivity skills, preparing for a most unconventional encounter. With determination in his eyes, he made his way to a particular corner of the school, where a legendary character awaited - Hanako of the Toilet, a mascot-turned-boss character. Normally, players would face Hanako at around level 40, but Hiroki, still at level 1, stood before her with unwavering resolve. To everyone's surprise, he dropped to his knees in a perfect dogeza and declared, "Hanako-san, it's love at first sight! Please let me tame you!"

The story of a special operation – a psychological blitzkrieg. 1992. There is a war in the Balkans. Just recently, a “desert storm” passed over Iraq. In Russia, too, things are not so calm – a year earlier, the Soviet Union ceased to exist, disintegrating into a dozen and a half separate states, several of which plunged into civil war. This is a boring reality. In the described world, everything is almost the same, except for some little things. So, the private foundation of the “billionaire and philanthropist” globalist Rockwell develops a daring plan – under the guise of an April Fool’s joke, to convince the population of one of the regions of Russia that their region is leaving Russia without any problems or delays. It leaves and joins... the USA. The geographical remoteness and lack of borders do not bother anyone – there are air bridges and exclave status to solve the problem. Three new TV channels appear in one morning. The TV channels are overflowing with American talk shows and news. Considering that there were only two full-fledged and two test channels, working for an hour a day, the appearance of new channels changes a lot. Almost like the appearance of YouTube-2020 and TikTok-2020 on the same day for a person from the early 2000s. People who a year earlier saw the almost unthinkable happen - the collapse of their superpower, are now not surprised by anything and weakly question this "annexation". In addition, the mass consciousness is bombarded with various myths. For example, about a miraculous superweapon - explosives based on red mercury, as well as ampoules capable of putting an entire multi-story building to sleep and psychotronic weapons based on infrasound. These myths are not the work of the Rockwell Foundation - they are just a background. Sometimes such a background helps. The region is plunging into genuine madness. Rockwell's people get a foothold from which they can export civil disobedience and a strike movement throughout the country. Thus, a lever, if not of control, then of blackmail, has been created. Created quickly and cheaply. Moscow is confused. The official US prefers to keep silent as long as possible – they absolutely do not need an international scandal, especially against the background of normalizing relations with the new post-Soviet Russia. The CIA agent embedded in Rockwell's group can influence the situation only to a limited extent – ​​sending readings to Langley and the NSA. MiG-131s circle over the region, shaking the atmosphere with their booms. The super-planes, created as a response to the SDI program, formally conduct radio and photo reconnaissance. In fact, the pilots, overwhelmed by a sense of resentment, are perfectly aware that the real goal is to shoot down at least one SR-71, which, in the opinion of the strategic forces command, will inevitably invade with its spy mission. In general, it should be hot. However, all the fun is interrupted – who do you think intervenes in the matter? Have you seen the movie Interstellar? There, a black hole saved everyone. It's almost the same here. Still mystical like in Wolfenstein-2009. Are you ready for this? The author's Russian pseudonym is Sergey Vikhorev.