Funny Shorts

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of A Short History of Drunkenness by Mark Forsyth, read by Richard Hughes. Almost every culture on earth has drink, and where there's drink there's drunkenness. But in every age and in every place drunkenness is a little bit different. It can be religious, it can be sexual, it can be the duty of kings or the relief of peasants. It can be an offering to the ancestors or a way of marking the end of a day's work. It can send you to sleep or send you into battle.

A marvelous collection of Poems and Short Stories from Robert E. Kearns - Award Winning author of Hy Brasil: Island of Eternity, Crabb, Carnivore, Freedom is For the Few, Ossuary, Embers and A Donnybrook Affair. In this work Kearns provides us with thought provoking poems, and an array of incredible stories. . Now with a Five Star editorial review from Readers' Favorite, Poems & Short Stories Vol. 1 is the perfect introduction to the author's work, which can be cherished over and over.

He’s the firefighter who never knocks (and always seems to be shirtless). She’s the house-sitter who just wanted a calm, luxurious soak—until he bursts in mid-bubble bath. Paula thought staying at her best friend’s place would be a dream—sleeping late, sipping coffee by the pool, and avoiding all drama. Instead, she’s accidentally assaulted the hot, too-friendly firefighter next door, and now he shows up…everywhere. But when the real homeowner returns early, Paula has a choice: pack her bags and walk away from their hilarious, sizzling fling—or trust that this wild, ...

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...

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...

Julian Cross is tall, dark, and terminally grumpy. So why does he make my heart sing? Performing is my drug— And I am a junkie. I’ve been skydiving, bungee jumping, and swimming with sharks. Nothing compares to the adrenaline rush of being on stage. I live for the applause. But the paparazzi never sleep. Now a social media crisis is jeopardizing everything I’ve worked for. And I find myself running to the last person I’d expect: My handsome grouch of a bodyguard. Julian is everything I’m not: Big, intimidating, and ferocious. He’s also the leading man in every one of my ...

Get the series that readers are calling “addictive,” “steamy,” and “un-putdownable.” From five-star US and U.K. Amazon best-selling Author, Roxie Wilde comes the Buying Curves Boxed Set. All of her favorite alpha heroes, witty heroines, and daring storylines in one place. Happily Ever After guaranteed. Luci: When I rolled into Los Angeles on my last tank of gas, I was desperate. Any job would do, anything to be able to stop living in my car. Even being the assistant to a billionaire playboy. But Oliver Knight has another job for me to do. One that just might cost me my heart. ...

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.

Halloween is all about tricks, treats... and maybe a little love? When a group of lifelong friends decide to have a bit of Halloween fun with some pranks, candy corn, and circus peanuts - things certainly get interesting. As innocent tricks transform into flirty mischief and playful pranks result in stolen kisses, the memories come alive. Get ready for a Halloween filled with love, candy-coated humor, sweet surprises, and lots of heart. * * * Each chapter is a stand-alone glimpse at a few of your favorite Healing Hearts characters in a sweet, secondary epilogue that you didn’t know you ...

She pretends to be pious, but she’s about to be corrupted. Hank: Maribel Andrews, aka “The Church Lady”, has fascinated me for as long as I can remember. I’ve always wondered if those prim outfits and severe hairstyles hid a secret passion. Little did I know that Maribel had a kinky side, one I longed to dominate… Maribel: For years I was the “good girl”, doing what was expected of me. I saved myself for marriage, turned a blind eye to my husband’s cheating, and faithfully went to church every week to pray for my salvation. But following the rules didn’t keep me from ...

Her followers know him as #LumbersnackSurvival. She knows him as the man who's about to turn her staged wilderness challenge into a real fight for survival - and maybe her heart. Luxury travel influencer Mia Chen has built her brand on perfectly curated experiences. But with her engagement rates dropping and sponsors pulling out, she needs something fresh. Her "72 Hours Off the Grid Challenge" at Wind River Lodge seems perfect - just enough manufactured "roughing it" to seem authentic while maintaining her glamorous image. Former Army Ranger Jake Harrison has spent years keeping his ...

A handsome and brave though dull-witted barbarian, Yor the Mighty enjoys the solitary life of a wandering adventurer, his only focus to fight and feast while seeking the company of lots of plump womens . . . until one fateful day he chances upon a dangerous quest that earns him two unlikely companions as they cross paths with an evil fiend awaiting them in the local dungeon. 16,000 word short story novella fantasy / comedy / adventure anti-woke content tropes abound

Slate: The moment I lay eyes on Shilo, I know she’s a one-of-a-kind. A priceless piece of art that needs to be saved. I’m just the man for the job. Twenty years on the force have taught me a lot. Twenty minutes with Shilo, and I know she’s the one. This girl has a heart of gold, an innocent body, and a wicked mind. I’ll protect her heart and serve her body, No matter what. Get those hands up, Readers!Slate is a hunky police officer who looks even better out of uniform. Get ready for a sizzling ride-along as he saves a curvy distressed damsel and finds his guaranteed HEA. No ...

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.

Unlock the Secrets of Inner Peace with The Pudda's Guide to Enlightenment! Ever wondered how cats seem to effortlessly achieve ultimate relaxation? Dive into the wisdom of The Pudda – a fluffy feline guru who’s mastered the art of napping and sunbeam worship. Discover: - The transformative power of napping (it’s a full-time job, really) - Finding joy in the humblest of cardboard boxes (who needs fancy things?) - How to manifest treats by simply staring at your human like you’ve just seen a ghost - And so much more! Perfect for: - Overworked humans seeking enlightenment and/or snacks...

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...

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...

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.

If you’re a thirty-year-old, Southern male from a Christian family and have never brought a girl home to meet Momma, then you must secretly be up to no good. And if you also happen to be an only son with five older, happily married sisters, the pressure to find the one and only love of your life is like digging through a pile of leaves for the pin to the grenade you’re holding. Those were the first two lines of the first video post of Mark Griffin’s to go viral, and his popularity has steadily risen over the two years since. He decides to use his platform to find someone to share ...

He knows all of my darkest secrets. I’m about to become one of his. I don’t need therapy. But my father doesn’t care. He wants me declared legally insane to get rid of me. Rhett Dawson is just what the doctor ordered. Tall, handsome, and twice my age, my new therapist always seems to know what to say. A great listener full of good advice, Rhett is perfect for me. Too bad he’s off limits. Rhett doesn’t care about limits. I’m about to have my biggest breakthrough of all. Love. The summer heat is getting savage! Twisted Therapy is a steamy standalone instalove with a guaranteed HEA...