Funny Shorts

Gathered together for the first time and featuring two brand new stories, this collection contains all of the short stories and novellas featuring Bunny McGarry, star of the million-selling Dublin Trilogy. Spanning his entire career in law enforcement and beyond, these stories give a whole new perspective on Ireland’s most truly unconventional police officer as he juggles being a force for justice and managing the world’s worst under-12s hurling team.

You'll never look at a bodyguard the same way again. From Amazon best-selling author Regina Wade comes the Grumps Gone Wild Boxed Set: Three spicy standalone instalove romances featuring feisty heroines and the grumpy bodyguards that protect their hearts.

Lady Blake was convinced that the mere thought of aging was more terrifying than any horror scene she had ever witnessed. Every wrinkle, every gray hair, every achy joint felt like a countdown to the end of her youth. One day, as she sat in her fancy dressing room, surrounded by expensive anti-aging creams and potions, Lady Blake couldn't help but let out a dramatic sigh..."I've got wrinkles!" Thus, the idea to keep her youthful appearance became an obsession, with Lady Blake thinking of various ways to preserve her fleeting beauty. However, despite her fears of losing her looks, Lady Blake...

This book is the second part of a series of humorous tales about traders congregating at a brokerage to navigate the complexities of the stock market. Within these stories, the characters find themselves entangled in rivalries, conflicts, and bouts of envy, painting vivid scenes of their experiences. Drawing from my encounters with real individuals throughout my career in trading, spanning various brokerage firms and hedge funds, these narratives shed light on the diverse cast of characters that inhabit the trading realm. From seasoned veterans to eager newcomers, the brokerage serves as a ...

A Grumpy Neighbor, a Surprising Encounter, and a Whole Lot of Chemistry... I’m not usually one to pry, but when I caught a glimpse of my cute neighbor—let’s just say, I didn’t look away. She’s the perfect “good girl”, always modest and put together, but who knew what was hiding beneath that sweet exterior? And don’t get me started on her matching purse and luggage—I might have a thing for redheads, but she’s definitely the one who caught my attention. So, when we bumped into each other on a spontaneous night out, I couldn’t resist making my move. One thing led to ...

Jason Mckinney never expected to find a zombie on the downstairs toilet, but apparently, everything eventually runs out of toilet paper at the worst possible time. Enter the *Federated Alliance of Rare Things, specifically created for those embarrassing bathroom moments, and the McKinney family, recruited as the latest Saviour of the Bog Roll. The paycheque is out of this world. Jason has kids, a house that needs some desperate upkeep, and a chupacabra falling in love with him. Life as a saviour is interesting, sometimes terrifying, and frequently lavender scented.

In Meet Me at the Emotional Baggage Claim, the mother-daughter duo of Lisa Scottoline and Francesca Serritella continue the conversation with more hilarious and honest tales of life inside an ordinary, extraordinary family. These stories will make you laugh, cry, and call your mother, daughter, and all your girlfriends.

He’s a hungry shark of a CEO. I’m his next meal. Ethan Bronze is infamous for two things: being impossible to work for, and being the best talent scout in LA. None of that matters to me. All I do is fetch coffee. Then I end up in his crosshairs. It doesn’t take long to find out there’s more to Ethan than his stern persona and designer suits. Something nobody else knows about. There’s a dark side beneath those thousand-dollar suits. He can’t keep his eyes— or his hands— off me. Then Ethan steals my first kiss. Turns out I have a dark side too. He’s a nightmare boss, but the...

Two years ago, he went to jail for me. Now I feel his eyes on me everywhere I go. I am a firm believer in routines. That’s why I’ve written to Austin Pines every day for two years. It’s the least I can do for the man locked up for saving my life. Nothing’s ever been the same since the night we met. His smoldering gaze lit a fire deep inside me. Sometimes, I still feel his midnight eyes watching me, keeping me safe. Austin isn’t just the man who saved my life, he’s my very own guardian angel. Now he’s back, and my careful routines aren’t all that’s about to be ruined. ...

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...

Alex has a crush on the new teacher’s assistant, and he’s finally worked up the nerve to approach her. Too bad she’s crossed the University’s star player, and Duncan Shaw has no choice but to make her disappear. He plans to lay the blame on the local urban legend, but tonight he just might learn that some legends are real.

The best-selling and "perennially hilarious" mother-daughter team is back with a new collection of stories from their real lives, guaranteed to make you laugh out loud. Join Lisa and Francesca as they regret drunk shopping online, try smell dating, and explore the freedom of a hiatus from men - a guyatus. They offer a fresh and funny take on the triumphs and facepalm moments of modern life, showing that when it comes to navigating the crazy world we live in, you're always your own best lifeguard.

In India, marriage is more than a contract. It is the joining of earthly and divine goods. Marriage forges a new path for the next generation as well as riches, social standing, gratification, and refuge. It is also a wonderful melding of ideas, emotions, as well as hurdles and their corresponding resolutions. Put simply, Indian marriages are not just a two-person affair. It is the coming together of family and community with love at the forefront. However, as with all things in life, marriage is not black and white. When love and understanding ebb, heartbreak and sorrow flow. But does this...

WHITE CAT BLACK CAT - The Hunter ******************************************** One hot summer day, in front of the fan The white cat was sweating as only cats can When outside the window he suddenly spied A tiny bird chirping on the other side. The cat stretched hard, from his back to his front, And thought, “What a great day to go out and hunt!”

Hot men, sweet tea, juicy gossip, and good friends. That’s what you’ll find in Willowdale, North Carolina. This box set includes the first three Willowdale short stories that preclude No Foolin’, the first novel in the Willowdale series. Stories include: “A Fine How-De-Do,” “A Little Hanky-Panky,” and “A Perfect Setup.” “A Fine How-De-Do” Short story #1. 17,000 words. It’s been a bad month for Tonya Garcia. After her beloved nonna died, her boyfriend's only sympathy involved big plans for spending her inheritance. Now that he’s out of the picture, Tonya needs a new...

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 ...

If she wants to save her job, she’s going to have to accept a punishment from the boss! When Alina makes a coding mistake that creates a lot of extra work for the team, her boss Ruth is furious. Ruth gives her an ultimatum: pack up her stuff and leave, or submit to a spanking. Alina has never been spanked before, so she figures it won’t be too bad. To her surprise, not only is the spanking much more painful than she anticipated, but it’s also turning her on! Even though she’s not a lesbian, Alina has often fantasized about doing dirty things with her beautiful female boss. When Ruth...

Santa's surprise visit, a backroom deal, a rare map, and someone's been really, really bad. Five holidays tales, including an all-new Samantha Moon short story! "When Sam Met Santa" - When Santa Claus shows up at Samantha Moon's door, it's hardly the strangest thing that's ever happened to her. What happens next, however, is another story... Also included: "The Santa Call" - After accidentally forgetting his wife at home during a weekend getaway, ol’ St. Nick returns to discover she’s left him. At wit’s end, Santa turns to a radio talk show for some much needed love advice. But will ...

Bella Reed's life is as carefully curated as her travel blog posts. Her idea of roughing it? A hotel without room service. But when a work assignment lands her at Wind River Mountain Lodge, she finds herself face-to-face with Logan Brooks - a rugged wildlife biologist who could make even the most dedicated city girl reconsider her zip code. Logan is everything Bella isn't - wild, untamed, and intimately connected to nature. With his chiseled physique, piercing blue eyes, and a beard that would make lumberjacks weep with envy, he's like a wilderness calendar come to life. As Logan introduces...

I was sent to kill her. I fell in love with her instead. There’s only one rule in my line of work: kill or be killed. I was raised to be the best. A cold-blooded assassin. Until tonight. Until Dahlia. She’s looking for vengeance. I came for blood. One kiss might just kill us both.