Funny Inspirational

It's 1975, and junior high home-schoolers Angie, Jack, and Mitch are looking for the perfect money-making business. Should they raise rabbits or babysit? Dig earthworms or wash cars? Mow lawns or keep bees? And what's happening in the scary, deserted house across the street? Will they get caught up in the mystery while trying to discover the perfect job God has for them in Salt Junction? (Previously published under the pen name Jaime Stang-Cole)

Reality looks different through the eye of a camera. As the youngest daughter of a wealthy rancher, Azalea has it all—good looks, a steady boyfriend, and a scholarship to a prestigious university. It's the perfect gilded cage. Azalea longs to break free and stand on her own, to find the passion that's missing from her life. But nothing in reality resembles her dreams... until she meets Leo. Leonardo Walton is a self-made billionaire, a genius investor with an unfortunate knack for upsetting people. Determined to boost Leo's public image, his PR manager signs him up for the reality show ...

With a dash of humor, a sprinkle of wisdom, and a heaping scoop of hilarity, this book will have you laughing, thinking, and sharing these quotes with everyone you know. Warning: Side effects may include uncontrollable giggles, a sudden desire to become the resident comedian, and an inexplicable urge to spread joy.

John Cooper Clarke is a phenomenon: Poet Laureate of Punk, rock star, fashion icon, TV and radio presenter, social and cultural commentator, reluctant national treasure. At 5 feet 11 inches (116lb, 32in chest, 27in waist), in trademark suit jacket, skin-tight drainpipes and dark glasses, with jet-black back-combed hair and mouth full of gold teeth, he is instantly recognisable. As a writer his voice is equally unmistakable and his inimitable dry Salford drawl shines through the prose.

The Golden Whiskers Club: New Territory, New Chapter Who says life after sixty is all about quiet retirement? Certainly not these three fabulous felines! Meet the sassiest seniors in the Animal Kingdom: Gloria "Spots" Spotsworth - A widowed leopard with perfect cat-eye glasses and even better teaching skills Ruby "Stripes" Rodriguez - A three-time divorcée cheetah who believes everything needs more flair Marina "Hearts" Henderson - A perpetually single leopard whose heart-shaped glasses match her optimistic outlook When the Council of Elders tries to force Gloria into giving up her prime ...

The stories of life as a missionary are seldom boring. Part hilarious memoir and part inspiring journal, Kitten in a Biscuit Tin is a unique and lovable escape. Filled with you-can’t-make-this-stuff-up tales of breastmilk surprises, roadside puking, and nightmare-inducing infestations, Kitten in a Biscuit Tin takes the reader inside the life of a missionary abroad in stomach-churning and gut-busting detail. Open a window into the larger world - and perhaps into your own journey - through these extraordinary tales of cultural confusion and quiet reflection.

Can a marriage of convenience uncover the truth? Merle Larsen doesn't believe in love. But he needs a wife to inherit the ranch, and the waitress at the local diner seems to be single, sweet, and not expecting too much of life. He can't offer his heart, but he can offer to take care of her. Lu is glad to have snagged a waitress job in a small town where nobody knows her. It's safe, but lonely... At least she can dream about the rugged cowboy at table four, even though he belongs to the town's most powerful family. When Merle asks Lu for a loveless marriage of convenience, she can't make ...

A marriage of mistake and inconvenience and a woman not interested in cowboys, especially ones that break hearts as easily as breathing. I’m back in my hometown, pregnant and unmarried. More of a pariah than the town felon. How did I end up here? I was supposed to be living big in Las Vegas, not living la vida loco back in Tall Pine, Montana. Rhett followed me from the desert but denies it. Like I’m going to believe he has family here. I'd have to be stupid to believe he loved me enough to elope in Vegas. I'd have to be stupid to even be considering letting him back into my life. I'm ...

A one-night stand. An unwanted pregnancy. A life-changing experience. Zane Spencer can't hide from his mistakes anymore, so tail tucked between his legs, he returns home to Shiloh for a fresh start. He'll swallow his pride, go back to working on the farm he never should have left in the first place, and maybe one day he'll deserve to find a sweet girl to marry and raise a family of his own. No one will ever find out that instead of chasing his dreams with his band, he’d spent most of his time away as an Elvis impersonator. But a surprise that will change his life forever awaits him back ...

"What if Pikachu was a hard-boiled detective?" That's what Nintendo asked of us when they revealed this new and unexpected direction for our favorite Pokemon. Join Pikachu in gritty, quirky, upbeat and unexpectedly dramatic cases but make sure to read them in order or you'll soon find yourself lost in a whole world of intrigue where a wide cast of intricate characters will share their past, present and future with you.

When Lisa Marsh reluctantly agrees to serve Thanksgiving dinner at the local community center, she’s not prepared for the chaos that ensues. Between the lively teenagers, fiercely independent veterans, eccentric seniors, and one particularly gruff homeless man named Pete, the evening spirals into a disaster. But when her best friend dares her to do more, Lisa accepts the challenge: she’s going to help Pete turn his life around—whether he likes it or not. Her plan? Simple: clean him up (starting with a shave), find him a job, and make him respectable. Pete, however, has no interest in ...

The Quilting Fairy Isn’t Coming: Confessions of a Quilter’s Studio is a humorous and heartfelt celebration of the beautiful chaos that resides inside every quilter’s creative space. Packed with laugh-out-loud observations, real-life stitching struggles, and tender moments of fabric-fueled joy, this book is your permission slip to embrace the mess, cherish the quirks, and love every wobbly seam. From ruler obsessions and midnight stitch marathons to UFO guilt and bobbin drama, these witty chapters offer the perfect blend of sass, truth, and thready wisdom. Whether you're a seasoned ...

A true romance memoir. "This is like drinking tea and honey on a cold day." When tragedy struck, I thought for sure that my own life was at an end. I was wrong. This is the true story of how two stray rescue cats and a woman named Kitty, whom I finally met after a wild ride of internet dating, brought love, romance, and laughter back into my life. Love was then. Love is now. Love is forever. WINNER of the 2018 Stephen Memorial Award FINALIST for the 2014 RONE AWARD If you love reading feel-good memoirs, then don't miss THE THREE KITTIES THAT SAVED MY LIFE, where "Mike Meyer pens a tender ...

MONOLOGUES FOR YOUNG ADULTS. GREAT UNIQUE AUDITION CHOICES. STAND OUT, BE DIFFERENT. COME INTO YOUR AUDITION WITH A GREAT CHARACTER PIECE.

Can this swoon-worthy hero turn Dani's dreams into reality? Sure, Wade Spencer is easy on the eyes, has that Southern charm, and comes from a good family, but Dani has been burned by the like before and she’s not fool enough to try it again. But her little girl sees a potential daddy. Seeing how Wade showers her daughter with all the love the girl’s father has denied her, Dani can’t help but warm up to the idea of giving love another try. Wade has a lot going on—a mother with a life-threatening illness to look after, four younger siblings to keep in line, and a farm to run. That ...

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Escape into this quirky, fun mix of humorous, heartwarming, and inspirational award-winning stories. Clean and wholesome, they vary in length from flash fiction to longer. A perfect, eclectic read for basking in the sun or curling up on the couch.

A collection of novelettes, short stories, and poems by the author of ‘Muted’ and the ‘Outback Riders’ series. Skilfully crafted stories that capture the magic, the wonder, and the heartbreak of rural Australia and the outback. Many of the stories highlight the resilience of the girls and women who live in the outback. Moving and memorable tales that will stay with you long after the book is finished. ‘Flame the Fire Horse’ is the story of a legendary horse of the outback, as well as the stockman who knew him. Follow the remarkable life of the chestnut stallion and the quiet man...

Ava married her Prince Charming and they lived happily-ever-after. Or did they? Princess Ava is interviewed by a skeptical journalist digging for the truth behind the fairy tale, but she defends the myth by relating an idealized storybook version while we find out the truth in flashbacks. Young Ava’s mother runs off with another man and her clueless father marries a heartless woman who makes Ava toil as a maid at her inn. All the while, Ava dreams of living in that beautiful castle in the distance. Enter her newly sober Fairy Godmother who promises to help her achieve her wish. But her ...

An Aussie ex, a hairless cat, and a live TV audition. What could go wrong? One audition stands between me and my dream job with Channel Foodie. An audition that must go off without a hitch. Also up for the job is my work nemesis Patty. One will claim victory; the other will wallow in woe, and trust me—I’ve wallowed in enough woe since my breakup with Aussie chef Jude Sting. Patty’s corporate daddy gives her an edge, but my superior experience should score me the win. So long as I don’t panic under pressure. Which I do. A lot. To add to that pressure, I’m forced to make last-minute...