Christmas Cozy Short Stories

From the North Pole to your own backyard, these tales will transport young listeners to a world of wonder and joy. Meet a brave little reindeer, a grumpy gingerbread man with a heart of gold, and even a magical wreath that decides to explore the town! Each story is filled with humor, heart, and the true spirit of Christmas.

The 12 Quilts of Christmas: A Heartstrings Holiday Collection Welcome to Heartstrings Quilt Co., a cozy quilt shop nestled in the snowy heart of Sweetwater Falls, where every bolt of fabric holds a memory and every stitch tells a story. In this heartwarming collection of twelve interconnected tales, quilt shop owner Kate Adamson reflects on the joys, sorrows, and unexpected moments that have walked through her doors over thirty magical Christmases. From long-lost friends reunited through unfinished quilt blocks to a young girl finding hope in a circle of patchwork stars, The 12 Quilts of ...

Christmas is no time for a mystery...or is it? Celebrate the season with three laugh-out-loud holiday cozy mysteries filled with small-town charm, festive mayhem, and heartwarming Christmas spirit! Join kooky best-selling author and private investigator Stormi Nelson and a cast of quirky sleuths as they untangle murders, thefts, and holiday chaos—all while discovering the true meaning of Christmas. ❄️ Poinsettia Madness – A Cozy Christmas Murder Mystery When an ex-fiancé turns up dead among the poinsettias, Shelby Hart must navigate betrayal, a secret club of scorned women, and ...

Fashion designer turned amateur sleuth Maddie Springer can't wait to spend the holidays with her boyfriend, LAPD Detective Jack Ramirez. It's their first Christmas together, and Maddie wants it to be perfect. But between her zany family and wacky friends, Maddie's having a hard time finding alone time with her man. But come Christmas morning, this is one holiday she'll be sure to remember - naughty or nice!

From silly mix-ups and sweet surprises to timeless traditions and magical memories, Christmas Bedtime Stories for Kids (Part 3) wraps your child in cozy, comforting stories that celebrate connection, kindness, and family love. Each tale is short, soothing, and perfect for toddlers and kids to drift off to sleep with the spirit of Christmas in their hearts.

It’s the most wonderful time of year—for murder. You will LOVE these holiday Cozy Mysteries! Small towns, big murder. THREE COZY MYSTERIES! Grab this cozy mystery boxed set and snuggle up to Christmas with a side of homicide! Read this one today! A laugh out loud standalone cozy mystery boxed set by New York Times, USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal Bestseller Addison Moore and her partner in cozy crime USA TODAY bestseller Bellamy Bloom! Books Included: Gingerbread and Deadly Dread (Murder in the Mix Cozy Mysteries) Murder for Christmas (Meow for Murder Cozy Mysteries) Santa Claws Calamity...

Charles Dickens is known for writing the greatest of all Christmas stories: A Christmas Carol. But few know that he wrote a number of other short stories for that holiday season. Here in one wonderful audio collection are six short stories about Christmas: "A Christmas Tree", "What Christmas Is as We Grow Older", "The Poor Relation's Story", "The Child's Story", "The Schoolboy's Story" and "Nobody's Story".

Dive into the complete Nosy Neighbor Mystery Series, where bestselling author Cynthia Hickey delivers laugh-out-loud humor, heart-pounding suspense, and unforgettable small-town whodunits. Follow Stormi Nelson, a bestselling romance writer turned amateur sleuth, as she juggles quirky neighbors, unexpected romance, and murder cases that strike a little too close to home. From discovering dead bodies in vats of chocolate to surviving skincare parties gone wrong, unmasking obsessed stalkers, and navigating family vacations turned deadly, Stormi’s life in Oak Meadows Estates, Arkansas, is ...

For the past ten years, ever since leaving her ex-boyfriend and the father of her twins, Celine Smith has been on the move. It’s not easy raising two kids on her own, especially with limited job opportunities and increasing responsibilities, but she does what she can. Even if it means relocating every now and then. But it’s happened for the last time. She’s moved to Hollybrook, her hometown, this Christmas. It’s been an eternity since she was last here, and the town’s changed considerably, but returning should make life easier for her and the twins. What she isn’t expecting is ...

Enjoy the holiday season with three festive mysteries set in coastal Maine. This anthology includes "Yule Log Murder" by Leslie Meier, "Death by Yule Log" by Lee Hollis, and "Logged On" by Barbara Ross.

Two longtime friends. One gingerbread contest. Everything's about to change. Hazel Brooks has been perfecting her baking skills at Rising Tide Bakery for years, creating confections that make the whole town smile. She's also been ignoring the way her heart speeds up whenever Cole Bennett walks through the door. Cole Bennett runs Salt & Sugar Market with the same steady precision he brings to everything else in life. What he can't manage is his growing awareness that his best friend since culinary school has become something much more dangerous to his carefully ordered world. But Christmas ...

When Santa’s visit to the Gulch is called off due to a bad storm Butterscotch Jones has to step in and save Ricky’s Christmas. While Butterscotch is busy in Manitoba, Miss Henry is in Quebec. She is trying to drum up some Christmas spirit while hunting for a missing lawyer. Nicodemus Smith has her hands full tracking down a lost philanthropist who fancies himself to be Santa Claus, and Jane Blackthorn is going her best to cope with a plum pudding thief who is vexing her first Christmas in merry olde England. While Kenneth Mayhew tries to restore order at the Mayhem Mansion revels, Chloe...

Mira’s snarky cat, Arnold, finally gets his own story. Told from the point of view of Mira’s trusty cat, Arnold, this short story is about the trials and tribulations of being a cat-dad to three rambunctious kittens during the Christmas holiday. Even more challenging, Arnold’s rivals arrive with Mira’s sister Darla, on Christmas eve. The twin cats are psychic and annoying, forcing Arnold to use every ounce of patience to be a good cat for Christmas. To make matters worse his kittens go missing and he must partner with Darla’s twin menaces to save them. Quickly things go sideways, ...

🎁 Secret Santa that went seriously wrong. 🎁 Riva thought she was being genius-level petty. She gifted her ex the crusty, hole-filled sock he left behind after their heartbreakingly lame goodbye. Until Orion—tall, hot, and annoyingly confident—grabbed the box. In front of the whole class. In front of her ex. Now he’s blackmailing her. Into a weekend at his family’s snowed-in cabin. Alone. The worst part? She’s not sure she wants him to stop. 🔥 Short romcom 🎁 Secret Santa chaos 💥 Forced proximity 💬 Enemies-to-lovers banter MESSING YOU ALREADY is a spicy short ...

From the bestselling author of The Paramedic’s Daughter and The DI Hamilton Series, comes a criminally festive delight to thrill you on a cold winter’s night. With snow falling in a quaint Surrey Village, it’s the perfect setting for Holly and Christopher’s dream Christmas wedding. But instead of enjoying mince pies and mistletoe, their happiness is threatened by old secrets and someone harbouring a grudge. When the truth is finally revealed, can the couple enjoy the festivities with their family, or is their marriage doomed from the start? This short story is the perfect mystery to...

Emma Taylor loves Christmas. Between the music and getting to spend time with family, she simply cannot get enough of it...which is why she’s decided to take a road trip with her daughter to her mother’s for the holiday. But when her car breaks down just outside a town named Hollybrook, leaving her stranded and without a phone signal, she knows her fun Christmas is off to a terrible start. Fortunately for her, a Hollybrook resident and mechanic happens to swing by, offering her and her daughter a place to stay while he repairs her car. Unfortunately, this good Samaritan also happens to ...

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A remote Tuscan village, a Venetian Christmas, and a devilish surprise in the Alps… In this seasonal trio of travel mysteries, retired teachers Etta and Dora — with their loyal (and mildly melodramatic) hound Napoleon — uncover secrets amid Italy’s most atmospheric winter destinations. ◆ A Tuscan Threat sees our heroes spending a chilly Halloween in a remote area of Tuscany, where they reveal a truth far more terrible than any groaning ghoul or wailing witch that ever haunted the dark autumnal night. Will they solve the puzzle in time to save a family from tragedy? ◆ In the ...

Someone is trying to ruin Christmas. Two of the town’s annual traditions have gone sideways so far. Now it’s starting to get personal for Zara Riddle, a witch who’s just trying to enjoy the season with her family. In a small town full of supernaturals, it’s going to be tricky to figure out who or what has been causing such a calamity. Zara has a list of suspects in mind, and the one at the top of the list happens to live under her own roof. Can the Riddle family’s first Christmas in Wisteria be saved?

This edition includes books four through seven of the Irish Village Mystery series: Murder in an Irish Pub, Murder in an Irish Cottage, Murder at an Irish Christmas, and Murder in an Irish Bookshop.