Funny Adventure

A prim lady. A scandalous pirate. A high-seas seduction that could sink them both. Lady Priscilla Worthington has spent her life buttoned up—poised, polished, and promised to a man she can’t stand. But when her carriage is hijacked and she’s taken aboard the infamous Crimson Corsair, she finds herself in the clutches of Captain Rogelio Velmontaine—a rogue with a wicked grin, a silver tongue, and absolutely no sense of decency. Storm-tossed and scandal-bound, Priscilla is drawn into a world of rum-soaked revelry, moonlit danger, and pleasures she never dared imagine. But as desire ...

What was that hiding in the hedge? One afternoon, while Ben and Jenny played in the garden, Ben noticed a pair of extremely hairy legs belonging to a huge fluffy creature hiding in the hedge. Just as they investigated they were called in for their dinner. From that moment on the pair attempted to determine what the ‘creature’ was. During the night they watched from their bedroom window and could see the outline of a hairy shape lurking in the darkness. It had to be a monster didn’t it? What did that monster want? Why had the cucumber patch been destroyed? Had the creature taken the ...

An exuberant young man, seeking adventure at sea, an elderly couple and a naive young Danish girl add up to nonstop action in this fast-paced sailing story. After departing Charlotte Amalie bay in St. Thomas, VI., the Lima begins her odyssey northward ... through the Bermuda Triangle. "To be sailing offshore is to be free" S.J. Alexander

THE BEST NEST ******************** At night when Mom said to take a bath, And wash his hair with shampoo. He’d only wet his hair with water, And his mother never knew.

Once described as similar to A Confederacy of Dunces, this story follows quirky characters and even quirkier adventures. Along the way, we watch the haphazard life of Norton and Chub, an odd duo who quickly find themselves in trouble. After their sentencing, Norton and Chub learn that they are in a nursing home unlike any other. Dave Springs is federally funded, constantly guarded and surrounded by razor wire. Here, the residents don’t feel like residents. No one chose to be here. Everyone is court ordered. They feel like prisoners, and in many respects, that’s what they are. Will ...

Not your typical travelogue. Instead, this book is organized by the nature of the experience the author had while traveling. I am an avid world traveler. I have lived in a variety of international locations, and I have both studied abroad and taught abroad. I have backpacked, camped out, stayed at youth hostels, and now, in my senior years, I have stayed in topnotch hotels and resorts. I have flown standby, and I have flown first class. I have hitchhiked, and I have taken public transportation, slow trains, fast trains, boats, and ships. I cherish my memories. They are solid, like granite, ...

Everyone in Oakwood is buzzing about the first-ever Neighborhood Pet Parade... and Marie Lane is caught right in the middle of the madness. When the town announces a pet-themed celebration, Marie jumps at the chance to enter her golden retriever, Max. But organizing a parade isn’t as simple as tying a ribbon and marching down Main Street. With rival pets, costume mishaps, and a few surprise entrants—including a skateboarding ferret and a parrot with stage fright—Marie and her friends must scramble to keep the chaos from unraveling. As the parade day approaches, Marie discovers that ...

Christmas stories Stories Collection ******************* Young and beginner reader’s kids would get the most enjoyment from the tree titles for Christmas we selected In We hope you enjoy reading them to your kids, grandchildren. SEA OF LOVE <3 * <3 * <3 * <3 * <3 * <3 Just off by the sea in a small shabby shack, Lived Sarah’s whole family, a big crowded pack, Two parents, three brothers, and three sisters, too; With less room inside as all the kids grew. OH DEAR SAID THE DEER ************************************* "Oh dear," said the deer, "I'm so cold, what a plight! I've searched for a...

Risk-averse Greg Belmont is content with being ordinary. He's got a friend - that's right, just one - at his fancy prep school, and a pretty cool dad (even if he is obsessed with organic soaps that smell like a mix of salted pork and Icelandic bog). The problem is, Greg isn't ordinary... he's actually a fantastical Dwarf! He discovers the truth the day his dad brings home a gross new tea - one that awakens bizarre abilities in Greg. Then a murderous Bro-Troll kidnaps his dad and Greg is whisked away to the Underground, where Dwarves have lived for centuries right beneath Chicago.

They’ve dedicated their lives to saving others, but can they save themselves? Seventeen years ago, they met while doing emergency response work following Hurricane Rita. Maybe it was adrenaline that brought them together, maybe it was love, but it didn’t matter. It wasn’t meant to be. They lived in different parts of the world. They agreed to share one night, then went their separate ways. Dr. Clara Bownton has spent her entire medical career saving people’s lives and she’s always had a soft spot for Texas. But the years of traveling to disaster sites and war zones have worn her ...

Hello, I’m Star. I’m smart, I’m green, and I love nothing more than collecting beautiful objects and hiding them in my secret lair. Unfortunately, my family of two-legs doesn’t always appreciate my hobby. Well, they don’t understand the art of collecting like I do, do they!? Just imagine, I take one little ornament from the Christmas tree and the mum two-legs says, “Star! You naughty cat!” Hey, do they really expect me to leave all the purrfect shiny thingies on the tree? Ok, ok, I admit. I could try leaving them alone. But honestly, what kitty could resist such temptation? ...

Rael Armstrong is an apprentice to a hunter of the Order. Hunters have one mission in life: to vanquish evil beings from other planes of reality. Normally, it’s very exciting work, but Rael’s current mission feels a little on the dull side. She’s been tasked with watching a suspect, and that’s it—just watching. It is a dull task until an unlikely visitor shows up to talk with her suspect. It couldn’t hurt to do a little less watching and a lot more following of this visitor to see what he’s up to, right? Well, it wouldn’t hurt unless this visitor was something really ...

A broken-down fugitive with nothing to lose, an arms dealer hiding a deadly secret and an elderly robot set to inherit a vast fortune... it's a typical cargo job for freighter pilot Hal Spacejock and his offsider, Clunk. Baker's Dough features intense rivalry, sublime double-crosses and more greed than a free buffet.

Tío Manuel decía que los domingos debían disfrutarse: ¡El desayuno con su periódico, incluso antes de bañarse! Un especial y gran desayuno con una taza de té caliente, En un sillón muy cómodo leyendo su periódico de frente. Pero algo había salido mal: no sabía por qué había sido, Tres meses sin periódico, pensó que ya era algo aburrido.

In the Literary World, anything is possible. The heroes and villains of famous stories can fight each other, and fictional historical figures can make an appearance. Mercutio of Romeo and Juliet recruits d’Artagnan of The Three Musketeers, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Scaramouche and Cyrano de Bergerac to fight some of the greatest villains of literature. While their ladies, Constance Bonacieux, Marguerite St. Just, Aline de Kercadiou and Roxane, try to escape the villains’ clutches.

The Award-Winning Godhunter Series continues! With the birth of her twins, the Godhunter has begun a new phase of her life. Unfortunately, this phase may be her last if she doesn't figure out how to fix her shattered star. And then Yemanja, a goddess Vervain owes her life to, comes to her for help. Vodou practitioners are being murdered, their souls summoned back to earth and forced into slavery. Now the Godhunter must save those taken souls while she searches for a way to save herself. Scroll up and grab your copy today! From the Author: Godhunter: Winner of the SpaSpa Book Award for Best ...

ORIGINAL STORY, WRITTEN BY A HUMAN The irrepressible Detective Ange Watson is back for the gripping second instalment of the Saltwater Crimes Trilogy. Ange’s return to her beat in Byron Bay certainly doesn’t go to plan. Some deep soul searching is needed when her reputation is left in tatters. Her fixation on the criminal syndicate behind the Namba Heads tragedies leads her to adopt the persona of a shady cop and head north to the glittering Gold Coast. All that glitters is definitely not gold! With some newfound surf buddies to keep her company and aided by a surprising and thrilling ...

Oliver and the Thunderous Snore is a heartwarming and humorous children's bedtime story that will delight readers of all ages. This enchanting tale follows the adorable miniature schnauzer, Oliver, and his loving human mother, Paula, as they navigate a series of nighttime adventures caused by Paula's unexpectedly loud snoring. Summary: In a cozy little house under the soft glow of the moon, Oliver loves his bedtime routine with Paula. She tucks him into his fluffy doggy bed, gives him a goodnight kiss, and sings the sweetest lullabies. But one night, just as Oliver drifts off to sleep, ...

There is another 1985, somewhere in the could-have-been, where the Crimean war still rages, dodos are regenerated in home-cloning kits and everyone is deeply disappointed by the ending of 'Jane Eyre'.

Whiskers, giggles, and total kitchen chaos—get ready for a laugh-out-loud adventure with everyone's favorite furry chef! In Chef Kitty’s Kitchen Chaos, a determined (and very fluffy) orange tabby cat sets out to cook the most amazing meal ever. But when flour flies, eggs splatter, and a runaway meatball causes complete cat-tastrophe, her cooking adventure quickly turns into one big, hilarious mess!