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Ashleigh Carmichael has it all: money, fame, expensive cars, a multi-million-pound London house and the adoration of millions of social media followers. Curtis Redding does not have it all: homeless, penniless, down on his luck and he doesn’t even own a phone. Plus, he’s wanted to kill Bryan Matthews since he was a child. Ashleigh (through no fault of her own) winds up getting dragged into the power-play between Curtis and Bryan, who clearly have ongoing issues with each other.

Rikki Thunder, twenty-two-year-old drummer for the scorching new ’80s metal band Whyte Python, is about to have it all: absurd wealth, global fame, and a dream girlfriend. But an unwitting role as an international spy? That was definitely not part of the plan.

Ready to laugh until your cheeks hurt—again? Funny Stories for Seniors 2 brings back the wit, warmth, and wildly amusing tales that made the first book a hit, with brand-new stories that are even more outrageous, endearing, and hilariously relatable. From awkward family gatherings to travel disasters, classic senior moments to unexpected mischief, this second volume proves once and for all: life only gets funnier with age.

Rich Cat and Poor Cat This is the story of two cats: one rich and one poor. The rich cat lives in a mansion with his owner, who spoils him with gourmet food, expensive toys and a cozy bed. The poor cat lives on the streets, scavenging for scraps, dodging cars and sleeping in a cardboard box. One day, their lives are turned upside down when they switch places by accident. What will they learn from each other? How will they cope with their new situations? And will they ever find their way back home? Find out in this hilarious and heartwarming book: Rich Cat and Poor Cat!

Barry’s got issues. Anger issues. Drinking issues. Authority issues. Oh—and his stinger has a name. It's Carl. And Carl wants blood. After being kicked out of Bee Therapy (again), Barry finds himself slapped with Hive Probation, forced to work with a butterfly “Calmness Coach” named Clover, and hunted by riot-gear-wearing Peace-Beetles. His crime? Buzzing too hard and giving zero pollen about authority.

Vile Soreinbut survived Mudbath Community War College’s flaming death gauntlets, vicious rivalries, and a painfully attractive brooder with the emotional depth of a wet sponge. Now she’s back—and so is the chaos. The wards protecting Boudoir are failing, the ancient enemy known only as “The Varmint” is tunneling into reality with its six nipples of doom, and Xadence Marriott has developed… feelings. Gross.

The delightfully irreverent eldest daughter of the not-so-ill-fated Romeo and Juliet returns to sleuth another day in fair Verona, in this hugely entertaining historical mystery series with a refreshingly bold premise.

First, no coffee. Then a dead guy. This is one killer vacation. I thought being forced into a Mother’s Day trip with my entire family on the Oregon Coast was bad. Then came the dead bodies. Turns out Mom’s cozy vacation spot kept its high murder count a secret. So I’m stuck in a death trap. Either I can play detective for a few days or follow Mom’s perfect schedule. Detective it is. But is my vacation long enough to solve a couple years’ worth of crimes? Five days. Six murders. No pressure. Holt Jacobs isn’t for everyone. He’s a sarcastic introvert who can never get quite ...

Heaven's Queens is a satirical fantasy, derived from the Bible, archaeological findings from the Ancient Near East, Roman Catholic doctrine, and American Evangelical Protestant Christian teaching. In antiquity, the Israelites worshiped Asherah, as the Queen of Heaven and YHWH’s wife, together with YHWH. Judah’s King Josiah put a violent end to the worship of Asherah, and to the worship of (and belief in) any divinity besides YHWH. This caused YHWH to experience considerable loneliness. One day, following Satan’s advice, YHWH decided to find a virgin with whom to copulate.

Sir Huxley, famed gentleman inspector and Beatrice’s former crush, is still considered the real investigator in London, so the only cases left for Beatrice and Drake are lost pets and spectacles. Not that Beatrice has much time for crime-solving, anyways, as her mother still expects her to find an eligible (rich) husband to protect their family from destitution. Beatrice is struggling to balance all the demands on her and begins to wonder if she can become a true detective in a city that feels full of false promises.

When your close friend is murdered nothing makes sense. Badly shaken by the news of her friend Ed’s murder, Donna Leigh does not sit idly by in the wake of the tragedy. Aware that he’d been conducting investigations of suspicious behavior within several notable vineyards, the menopausal ad exec enlists the aid of her friends and colleagues to navigate the dangerous underside of the wine industry looking for answers. Donna’s sleuthing leads her through a labyrinth of corruption and deceit that threatens danger at every turn.

Cora Crane School of Journalism Director Michael Bugliosi is found unconscious one night in his office after being attacked with a heavy blown-glass award from the alumni association for being an inspiration. The police conclude that several faculty and staff in the Crane School had a motive to attack him. When veteran professor Charles “Rags” Ragsdale is appointed acting director, he takes over a school in chaos. That one of the faculty or staff might have attempted to murder Bugliosi is only one problem. Drunkenness, alleged racism, plagiarism, emotionally unstable professors, ...

Follow the journey of Silas, a remarkable young boy who will capture your heart and take you through a world of adventure and mystery. In the bustling city of Tudor York, where the streets are filled with the hustle and bustle of daily life, a special baby is born into a loveless marriage. Silas, the light in his mother's life, quickly shows signs of being extraordinary. His journey will be filled with challenges, both internal and external, as he tries to understand himself and those around him. But as Silas grows and becomes entangled in the dangerous web of Tudor society, his ultimate ...

An amnesiac African pygmy squirrel, Nugget, awakes on an iceberg. He is befriended by two polar bears: Barnie, a fun-loving do-gooder; and Ethel, an absent-minded curmudgeon. They are joined on the journey by Marnie, an unflappable Moose; three ditzy female squirrels: Krissy, Sissy and Missy; and Betty the Yeti, a mischievous, but kind-hearted bigfoot. They travel through the valley, battle frost vampires, sing musical parodies, forge a river and unintentionally terrorize villagers and they seek to find Nugget’s home.

What if your smartphone was designed by demons? In this wickedly brilliant update of C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters, we eavesdrop on the correspondence between Fat Fox, a senior demon in Hell's Department of Modern Temptations, and his bumbling nephew Tuck, assigned to corrupt a contemporary human soul. Their target? An ordinary man navigating the spiritual minefields of 21st-century life: dating apps that turn love into shopping, productivity systems that fragment the soul, social media that breeds comparison and rage, AI that promises to solve everything while solving nothing. Each ...

Stop Starting, Start Finishing: The Hilarious, No-Fluff Guide for Procrastinators Who Are Tired of Their Own Excuses Are you a professional procrastinator, part-time excuse generator, or full-time dream abandoner? Do you proudly collect half-finished projects, color-coded planners, and unopened Google Docs? Congratulations—you’ve just found your people. Don’t Finish What You Start is the brutally hilarious, painfully accurate, and weirdly motivational survival guide for anyone who’s made procrastination an extreme sport. This is not your usual self-help fluff. It’s a satirical ...

What’s scarier? An ax murderer or a family Christmas? Mom wants to make the most of Christmas in Montana. I want to catch a killer. Surprisingly, my girlfriend meeting my family isn’t the worst thing to happen. Turns out killers don’t take off the holidays. If I can solve this murder quickly, I can guarantee all the killer gets for Christmas is a pair of handcuffs and a jail cell. Is that too big of a Christmas miracle? Holt Jacobs isn’t for everyone. He’s a sarcastic introvert who can never get quite enough coffee. Becoming a sarcastic sleuth was unexpected, but as an engineer, ...

If there’s one thing more dangerous than fireworks, it’s dating. Note to self: Lying facedown on the floor while my vacation home gets ransacked isn’t romantic. That break-in wrecked our simple lunch. Definitely not the date I had in mind. My only reason for spending the Fourth of July in Idaho was to try dating Brittany Asato. And now I can’t relax while expecting trouble behind every tree. I have to know who did this. But how do you juggle dating with crime-solving? There’s a reason I’ve stayed single. Holt Jacobs isn’t for everyone. He’s a sarcastic introvert who can ...

Someone wants me dead. It’s a little rude. Mandatory work trips are bad enough. Someone trying to kill me is even worse. Good news, an ancient stage light didn’t crash on top of me. Bad news, someone else died. If flying into Phoenix wasn’t bad enough, now I’m stuck in a hotel with my co-workers, and one of them wants me dead. This should be an easy case to solve. How many people could hate me? Holt Jacobs isn’t for everyone. He’s a sarcastic introvert who can never get quite enough coffee. Becoming a sarcastic sleuth was unexpected, but as an engineer, Holt is used to solving ...

Problem. I didn’t recognize my ex-girlfriend when she died in my arms. Now I have to explain to the police (and my girlfriend) why I didn’t recognize my ex. Funny how ex-boyfriends make great suspects. It’s been years since I’ve seen my ex. Still, you’d think I’d recognize her. I can’t even have a long weekend in a Washington vineyard without trouble. Even worse, my sister invited my new girlfriend’s family to tag along. If I solve the murder, will this whole mess go away? There’s a reason why I like to stay in Seattle. Holt Jacobs isn’t for everyone. He’s a sarcastic ...