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Christmess	by LC Cooper Jan. 16, 2012	$0.99	50235 words	Sample 50%
John Odapobi loses his dream date, thanks to Jennifer Funkhauser's aching bladder. Blizzards and cranky old men have nothing on these two. Although angst, animosity, and anger run deep, John and Jennifer must rely on each other to survive Margo's challenge. John and Jennifer's antics lead to the destruction of what's usually a peaceful event. From the ashes, can they salvage the season?
A Christmas Carolling	by C.J. B. Jan. 10, 2012	Free!	10212 words	Read a sample
Rodney Screwge is a miserable, ungenerous character with no time for Christmas, his spirit somewhat deflated by life, his mind now devoted only to intellectual pursuits, and with a taste for expensive food and fine wines. That is until one Christmas Eve when he is visited by a certain someone and thrust into an experience that will inspire him and change his outlook forever.
Heart Beet	by Frankie Lassut Jan. 09, 2012	$0.99	12038 words	Sample 25%
Love? Whatâ€™s love? Something that makes you feel very good. Heart Beet? A woman finds the â€˜perfect loveâ€™, or does she? Polystyrene. Is a motherâ€™s love for her family maybe OTT? Or not? Selina? A bit controversial, but which love is the most important? (Itâ€™s the one most folk treat as the most unimportant).
The Giving Tree: a Christmas short story	by Megan Payne Jan. 05, 2012	$0.99	789 words	Sample 50%
The Elliott family had a Christmas tree, but it was not like any other Christmas tree on their very long street with dozens and dozens of neighbors going to and fro with shopping bags from every name brand store at the mall a block over. No, the Elliotts' tree was a very special tree. It was, as little four-year-old Gabe Elliott liked to call it, a giving tree.
Joys to Come: a Christmas short story	by Megan Payne Jan. 05, 2012	$0.99	860 words	Sample 50%
Celandine is having a tough Christmas, but a chance encounter on the snowy path reminds her that Christmas is about Someone much bigger than herself. A Christmas short story
The Christmas Letter: a short story	by Megan Payne Jan. 05, 2012	$0.99	2133 words	Sample 50%
Seth Morrison was a lonely man. He walked home from work three blocks away at a tall office building where nobody knew anybody. He wore neatly tailored suits but lived in a cheap little apartment because he had once shared it with Marta, his pretty little wife, who had died four years before. Every Christmas after Marta had been lonely. But this Christmas was lonelier than all of them.
Nyssa part 1: Love Notes To A Stranger (Unillustrated).	by James Curcio Jan. 03, 2012	$0.99	3828 words	Sample 25%
A dark modern fairy-tale.
Looking for Christmas	by Mary Young Jan. 01, 2012	Free!	1327 words	Read a sample
For Lindsay, Christmas-time means putting up decorations and baking cookies. For Grandma, it means finding the Christmas Spirit in the world around her, and she won't decorate or bake until she finds it. When Lindsay visits, hoping to spend the day baking cookies, Grandmas insists they look for Christmas instead. Will they find it in time for cookie-baking?
Boy Toys	by J.M. Snyder Dec. 27, 2011	$2.99	8668 words	Sample 20%
Jason's boyfriend Chad recently moved out, effectively ending their relationship. A few weeks before Christmas, Barry calls to invite Jason to a holiday party in the hopes of cheering him up. Turns out it's a sexy toy party, and when Jason's talked into helping out, the sexy host Nigel has something special in store for him after the party.
Wenceslas: A Chistmas Tale on the Feast of Stephen	by Andy Sheehan Dec. 24, 2011	You set the price!	5975 words	Sample 20%
Many have heard the Christmas song, "Good King Wenceslas," but few know its origin. In this vivid retelling, Andy Sheehan will sweep you away to medieval Bohemia to meet Duke Wenceslas and his young page Podevin, both real life historical characters. Join them for succulent feasts, a harrowing journey, and an invaluable Christmas lesson for your whole family.
Virtual Christmas	by Clyde Hedges Dec. 23, 2011	$2.99	132096 words	Sample 20%
Virtual Christmas is the story of Jake Samson, an embittered teenager living in Reno, Nevada. Jake has everything most people want, wealth, a loving father and step-mother, good looks, intelligence, all of it, but he remains embittered. On Christmas Eve, Jake's deceased grandfather returns to give him a virtual tour of his past, present, and future.
Long Road Home	by Jeff Mariotte Dec. 23, 2011	$0.99	2248 words	Sample 20%
"Long Road Home" is a short story that award-winning author Jeffrey J. Mariotte wrote for KUAZ, the Tucson, AZ NPR radio station, to be read aloud accompanied by music and sound effects. It was part of KUAZ's "Arizona Spotlight" holiday program. While it's not precisely a Christmas story, it is set during the holiday season, and contains themes of love, loss, and longing.
The Feast of Stevens	by Kristen Stieffel Dec. 22, 2011	You set the price!	4411 words	Sample 30%
On a space station far from Earth, animal liberationists inadvertently jeopardize thirty-eight innocent turkeys. The stationâ€™s cook, Stevens, ensures the fowl shall not have died in vain. In this science fiction Christmas comedy, cultures clash, hearts are won, and dinner is served.
On the Right Track	by Barbara Elsborg Dec. 22, 2011	$3.99	12461 words	Sample 10%
Always driving through life along the straight and narrow, Hollie wants a break from staying within the lines. She hopes a hookup at 1NightStand with a tall fair-haired guy whoâ€™s organized and sensible, likes small-breasted brunettes, and can deal with any crisis life throws at him, will jar her from the mundane path sheâ€™s been on...
Fireside Tales of Christmas	by Phil Atkinson Dec. 22, 2011	$4.99	14822 words	Sample 20%
A heartwarming collection of original Christmas tales, in modern and traditional styles.
Santa Slut: Krissy Kringle	by Whiskey McNaughton Dec. 22, 2011	$0.99	9796 words	Sample 30%
The youngest of Santa's daughter's, Krissy, is bored with life at the North Pole. She seizes a chance at hi-jacking a sleigh a few nights before Christmas and takes her first trip down a chimney at the first house on the route. What she finds is a new adventure in sexuality that opens her eyes to sex beyond elves and widens her horizons, as well as spreads her legs - many times that night.
Free Holiday Romance Short Stories	by CJ Hawk Dec. 21, 2011	Free!	86558 words	Read a sample
Two short holiday romance stories - Mistletoe Wishes and Christmas Surprise. These short stories were written to warm your heart for the holiday season. Enjoy these two FREE stories as my gift to you - my favorite e-readers. Within this season, may all good things come to those who wait. Sample chapters of other e-books included.
A walk through my memory lane	by Amina Aslam Dec. 21, 2011	Free!	5090 words	Read a sample
Following is a translation from the writings of my mother, her trip to scotland. But it is more then a travel guide to scotland. It is a sumptuous saga unleashed through meditating mountains, talking rivers and wailing remains of "once splendid mansions". And most importantly it is a moment lived to the fullest and the feelings of heart truely felt by a mother and the sweetest human.
The Crash Before Christmas	by Kay Stockham Dec. 20, 2011	$4.99	52740 words	Sample 15%
Nothing could surprise an Alaskan bush pilot. Except a plane crash, the mysterious woman who comes to his rescue, and waking up in an off-the-grid compound located way too close to Russia. Could be he crashed into something much bigger than a mountain range...
Unwanted Gifts	by Isobel Herring Dec. 20, 2011	$0.99	12061 words	Sample 20%
This is a short story and is only 12,000 words in length. On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree. So the song starts, but what if you were given those exact things, and the turtle doves, and the French hens? Each day the list repeats, but do they mean the same gifts from the previous days or more partridges, pear trees, doves and so on.
Colin and Martin's Australian Christmas	by Drew Hunt Dec. 20, 2011	$2.99	14731 words	Sample 20%
Colin Rogers and his civil partner, Martin Kellam, spend Christmas down under with Colinâ€™s uncle Matt. Colin and Martin canâ€™t help but play matchmakers between Matt and Bruce, the foreman on Mattâ€™s sheep station. Can Matt trust his heart? Will Australia be the new start Colin and Martin need?
Thanksgiving With the Ex	by S.L. Miller Dec. 19, 2011	$0.99	24418 words	Sample 20%
When Christina files for divorce from her husband of 5 years her mother doesn't take 'no' for an answer, and invites him to Thanksgiving dinner hoping that they'll reconcile. Only Christina has been harboring a secret throughout their marriage. In the end they have to make the decision whether or not their marriage is worth fighting for or if the secret was bigger than their union all along.
The Megamillionaire Murders: Family Cursemas	by Rod Kierkegaard, Jr. Dec. 19, 2011	$2.99	101525 words	Sample 20%
When the wealthy Goodman family assembles for its gloomy annual holiday reunion in their divorced mother's crumbling mansion, Holly Singletary is pressed into service to help cater the Christmas Eve dinner. When "the storm of the century" hits, the attendees have more than a blackout to worry about. Someone â€“ or something â€“ is killing off the Goodman family one by one.
Santa, the Fat, Costumed, Freak!	by Troy Veenstra Dec. 19, 2011	$0.99	1465 words	Sample 10%
Mrs. Grey never thought that teaching her Kindergarten class the, "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," song would lead to little Emilee convincing the entire class of brains that Santa was a stranger working for the mafia. Nor that he could be seen as a fat, freaky, cos-playing, pedophile... but then again thatâ€™s what she gets for thinking her class was anything but normal...
The Holiday Collection	by Aaron Michaels Dec. 18, 2011	$2.99	17236 words	Sample 20%
This three-story collection from gay erotic romance writer Aaron Michaels includes "Snowed In, Las Vegas Style," "It's Tradition," and features a brand-new addition to Aaron's popular Wiseguys series, "Wiseguys: Change in Plans" appearing for the first time in this collection.
The Land of the Living: Christmas Stories	by Chuck Allen Dec. 18, 2011	Free!	4092 words	Read a sample
A collection of five flash-fiction stories based on a theme of Christmas songs. Story titles: Silent Night, The Little Drummer Boy, Jingle Bells, White Christmas and O Christmas Tree.
A Town Called Snowflake	by Rusty Fischer Dec. 18, 2011	$3.99	42318 words	Sample 20%
Anything can happen in A Town Called Snowflake, especially on Christmas Eveâ€¦ Molly Swift chose stardom over love and, for awhile, all was a picture book fairy tale. Now down on her luck, she runs into the one person she wasn't expecting. Nate the man she left behind. Can Nate forgive Molly? And can the two team up to bring customers into the CafÃ© Kringle before its too late.
Clueless At Christmas	by Jane Carver Dec. 18, 2011	$0.99	20116 words	Sample 20%
Glenda Redford writes fantasy fiction and illustrates it. When her agent dies, she needs a job. Bryan Traylor owns Fantasy Magazine where Glenda often sells her work. Bryan hires her but not until she signs the contract does she realize he's the one who hurt her years earlier. When her work comes under suspicion, will Bryan support her or leave her with another broken heart?
The Elf Who Saved Christmas: A (Sweet) Horror Novella	by Rebecca M. Senese Dec. 16, 2011	$3.99	26418 words	Sample 30%
Giljagaur loves his life. Santa returns from fishing & demands this be the best Christmas ever. Soon the Elves work overtime with glassy eyes. Mrs. Claus begs for help, then recants. If Santa isnâ€™t Santa who is he? Escaping the terror, Gil must rescue the real Santa & regain the North Pole before evil takes over Christmas and the world. â€œThe Elf Who Saved Christmasâ€ is 25969 words.
All Hallows Eve	by David Eveleigh Dec. 16, 2011	$1.99	44912 words	Sample 50%
Ages 9 and up. Halloween Night, 1952. Years have passed since the legendary superhero Teen Trickster disappeared following her final battle with the evil Jack-O-Ripper. Now, when 13-year-old Eve Halloran decides to dress as the famous heroine for a costume party, she finds herself imbued with all her otherworldly powers. But are empowerment and a uniform truly what make a hero?
Wie der Weihnachtsbaum sein Kleid verlor	by S.J. Kamber Dec. 15, 2011	$0.99	808 words	Sample 50%
Nichts erfÃ¼llt eine Tanne mit mehr Stolz als prÃ¤chtig geschmÃ¼ckt vor dem Weihnachtsmann zu stehen. Doch unserer Tanne ist dieses Jahr in ein UnglÃ¼ck verwickelt.
The Star	by Alan Loewen Dec. 15, 2011	Free!	655 words	Read a sample
The Christmas Story told from the vantage point of the three Magi from the East.
A Christmas to Remember: A Zombie Story	by Kevin Millikin Dec. 15, 2011	$0.99	5270 words	Sample 20%
Christmas has always been a time of magic. A time for family, friends and loved ones but for children the world over - itâ€™s a time for presents. On this Christmas Eve, Santa is carrying a lot more then a sack of goodies. Heâ€™s bringing a zombie apocalypse of Yule time proportions. Now it's up to young Betty-Lou to save both Christmas and the world before it's too late.
A Wizard for Christmas	by Dorothy McFalls Dec. 14, 2011	$0.99	20332 words	Sample 20%
Holly desperately wants a perfect Christmas, and she's perfectly willing to make herself miserable getting one. Unfortunately, there are mystical forces at play that threaten more than her holidays...her life is in danger. And the only one who seems to know what's going on is a darkly handsome, but mysterious, wizard who makes her want to add "romance" to this year's Christmas wish list.
The Last Christmas	by J. R. Nova Dec. 14, 2011	$0.99	2723 words	Sample 20%
The world has moved on from hopes and dreams. People have nothing more to live for, and Santa Claus no longer has a reason to exist. Follow his last elf, Nog, as Kris Kringle struggles to bring humanity back from the brink.
Magic, Miracles & Mistletoe	by Diane Majeske Dec. 14, 2011	$0.99	11952 words	Sample 20%
This novella offers three short stories filled with Christmas cheer, each as warm and comforting as a cup of hot tea on a cold winter's night. Melanie the Christmas angel, Kate the love-lorn librarian and Jim the laid-off architect are about to learn that Christmas is a time of magic. Anything can happen ... usually when you least expect it.
A Christmas Carol Revisited	by Phil Rowlands Dec. 14, 2011	$2.00	21222 words	Sample 20%
What if Ebenezer Scrooge lived in New York City today? Ebenezer Clinton Scrooge III presides over a vast media empire from his headquarters in New York City. This Christmas Eve his world is about to descend into nigthmare and chaos at the centre of which is a girl with auburn hair.
Wishing	by Leigh Andrade Dec. 14, 2011	$0.99	1924 words	Sample 30%
Carol is on a mission: to deliver a special package to her sweet, but forgetful husband. And no amount of snowy tundra will stand in her way... A short story of approx 1800 words.
Naughty or Nice	by Amber Skyze Dec. 14, 2011	$2.99	11881 words	Sample 5%
Someone is sending Emily erotic toys. The naughty notes attached are charging her dormant body to life with promises of red hot sex. Sheâ€™s not sure who her secret Santa is, but if heâ€™s truly following the Twelve Days of Christmas sheâ€™s about to find out. Will Emily succumb to this Naughty St. Nick?
Essy and the Christmas Kitten	by Annie Reed Dec. 14, 2011	$0.99	5370 words	Sample 20%
Essy doesn't celebrate Christmas anymore. These days she avoids the holidays by locking herself away from the world so she won't be reminded of past Christmases spent with her husband and daughter, joyful times too painful to think about. All that changes when Essy discovers an abandoned kitten in the snow.
Christmas' Best Bet, Humble Pie a novella	by Mary Marvella Dec. 13, 2011	Free!	21042 words	Sample 20%
When Brock, a wealthy lawyer in Atlanta, Georgia, loses a bet with his partners, he must take up the challenge to get a job in a Waffle House and work there after office hours in their law firm for a month. He has never worked so hard or learned so much about people. During that month he learns about humility and caring. This novella has loads of southern flavor.
A Cajun Werewolf Christmas	by Selena Blake Dec. 13, 2011	Free!	11080 words	Read a sample
Now Available - Stormy Weather anthology and the Stormy Weather Collector's Edition Join Deveraux Pack for their first Christmas together. With Angel and Julesâ€™ wedding days away, the pack braces the snow and cold for an unforgettable day. The men place a bet to see who can come up with the best baby present. And Mother Nature provides one last surprise for everyone.
Nur ein kleiner BÃ¤r	by Elsa Rieger Dec. 13, 2011	$0.99	2238 words	Sample 10%
Familiengeschichte eines Sternguckers
What Daddy Wants for Christmas	by Whiskey McNaughton Dec. 12, 2011	$0.99	9220 words	Sample 30%
Tabitha hasn't been home for Christmas since she left home for college ten years ago. Now she's coming home, but is there an ulterior reason behind her holiday visit? It doesn't seem so at first, but her father catches her first staring at him in ways she shouldn't, then coming on to him in the middle of the night when she catches him off-guard. Then she straddles his lap and all bets are off!
Santa Enters the Back Door	by Whiskey McNaughton Dec. 12, 2011	$0.99	6569 words	Sample 30%
Pauline was hot. It was Christmas Eve and the weather had gone into the 80s. She tried everything, but nothing cooled her off. After she passed out from too much "cold drinking" she felt someone fondling her body in her own living room, in the middle of the night where no one else should be! She was considering her options when she realized the intruder had to be none other than Santa Clause.
The Christmas Challenge	by Linda Boltman Dec. 11, 2011	Free!	2078 words	Read a sample
Trying to recreate a family tradition when my Grandfather took me with him to cut down and carry home the family Christmas tree, my children and I would traipse out to our local tree farm to pick out our Christmas tree. Our tradition culminated in the Christmas my friends and family still refer to as the year of "The Mother Lode" tree. Laugh and cry at an attempt to preserve childhood memories.
Kris Miss	by Richard Shoupe Dec. 11, 2011	$4.95	44881 words	Sample 20%
The Christmas holiday has fallen into disregard in the world of 2100 due to the frantic pace of everyday life. A ten-year-old girl (with the help of a mysterious old character named Chris) begins a campaign to remind the world of the charm and wonder of the Christmas season, with dramatic results. A series of shocks and revelations for family and friends follow in the wake of the girls efforts.
Red, Red Wine	by William Olson Dec. 11, 2011	$1.99	1890 words	Sample 66%
After finally landing Regina, a siren-like musician and rising star in the arts, to perform on Christmas Eve at the renown Shakespeare Theater in Chicago, the chief artistic director is made aware of a serious problem with the acoustics of the stage. The theaterâ€™s engineers look into the issue and determine one of the stageâ€™s parts needs immediate replacement.
Daddy's Christmas Package	by Whiskey McNaughton Dec. 11, 2011	$0.99	14188 words	Sample 30%
Rylie Braxton lives in NYC with her best friend, Jasmine. It's been six years since she's been home on Christmas, but after winning a huge lottery the two girls head to Rylie's home to surprise her dad with a Christmas gift he'd always yearned for, a 1965 Corvette Sting Ray. But then Jasmine gives Rylie's dad another gift he never expected that pleases him almost as much as the Corvette.
A Christmas Miracle	by Willow Cross Dec. 10, 2011	Free!	4056 words	Read a sample
Short inspirational story about a single mother and one very special Christmas.

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