Here is a swaggering, South Texas Christmas where you: Carve the turkey, turn the ball game on, Mix margaritas when the eggnog's gone, Send somebody to the Stop 'N Go, We need some celery and a can of fake snow! Based on the song written by Robert Earl Keen and made popular by the DixieChicks, Merry Christmas From the Family is a humorous look at the holidayseason through the lenses of white trash glasses. Includes a CD of the song sung by Robert Earl Keen.

Contains craft and recipe suggestions for family craft activities at Christmas.

Mary Christmas wants to love Christmas as much as her family does, but their over-the-top preparations embarrass her until she comes up with a way to share their enthusiasm.

Zac never had a family of his own, but Rudy has enough to share. Shy, inexperienced Rudy has a crush on Zac from the moment his new colleague walks through the door. On an office night out before Christmas, Rudy finds the courage to make a move, and they form a tentative bond. When he discovers Zac will be alone at Christmas, he invites Zac to come home with him. Zac prefers to keep people at arm's length. Yet when Rudy offers him a family Christmas it's impossible to resist. With no parents of his own, Zac is pleasantly surprised to be welcomed by Rudy's. The only drawback is that everyone assumes they're a couple. Unwilling to disappoint Rudy's mum and make Christmas awkward, they decide not to deny it. It's not a chore for Zac to pose as Rudy's boyfriend, but the pretence makes him want things that scare him-things like a real relationship with Rudy. Zac's suffered enough rejection in his life already and is afraid to risk his heart. If he can get over his past rejection and let Rudy inside his armour, he might get more for Christmas than he ever imagined.

The Smith 12 and their group Smashed to Smithereens are already quite famous and have a loyal following in the thousands if not millions by the summer of 2021 when their manager/agent; Rick Franklin, comes to them and their parents; Bill and Pamela Smith to set-up their latest concert-tour which will be a cross-country tour during the 2021 holiday season in which the duodecaplets will be performing songs; all the traditional Christmas songs in their own versions of said songs for their ravenous fan-base. The concert goes swimmingly and the duodecaplets make even more fans along the way as they go city-to-city on this tour, hoping to make it back home to New York in time for December 2

The perfect cosy Christmas novel to curl up with this winter, from Sunday Times bestseller Cathy Bramley. 'Charming, cosy, candlelit romance all wrapped up in a gorgeous setting' Veronica Henry 'The perfect Christmas treat!' Sarah Morgan 'Stuffed with Cathy's sparkling wit and warmth - I devoured it whole' Milly Johnson 'A wonderful warm hug of a book, brim full of festive comfort and joy!' Alex Brown 'Treat yourself to this gift of a book - if Merry and Cole's story doesn't get you into the Christmas spirit, nothing will!' Holly Hepburn 'A real Christmas cracker of a book. Romantic and uplifting - the perfect early Christmas present for yourself!' Sophie Cousens 'Merry, bright and sparkly - we were enchanted by this feel-good romance' People's Friend * * * * Christmas has always meant something special to Merry - even without a family of her own. This year, her heart might be broken but her new candle business is booming. The last thing she needs is another project - but when her hometown's annual event needs some fresh festive inspiration, Merry can't resist. Cole loves a project too - though it's usually of the bricks and mortar variety. As a single dad, his Christmas wish is to see his kids again, so getting the new house finished for when they're all together is the perfect distraction. But this Christmas, magic is in the air for these two strangers. Will it bring them all the joy they planned for . . . and take their hearts by surprise too? After all, anything can happen at Christmas. . . * * * * Praise for Cathy Bramley from some of your other favourite authors: 'The perfect read to escape with over the festive season if you want your heart warmed and a smile on your face.' Veronica Henry 'Filled with warmth and laughter' Carole Matthews 'Delightful!' Katie Fforde 'A page-turner of a story' Milly Johnson 'Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns' Trisha Ashley 'A gorgeously romantic comfort read' Rachael Lucas 'Magical, heart-felt and uplifting, this book will bring joy to all who reads it.' Carmel Harrington 'The perfect romantic tale, to warm your heart and make you smile' Ali McNamara 'A wonderful warm hug of a book, brim full of festive comfort and joy!' Alex Brown

How do you feel about Christmas? Excited and childlike at the upcoming celebrations? Or bored and slightly jaded by yet another dose of Victorian sentimentality and commercialism? If you're feeling the latter - then this is the book for you! Author Nick Baines takes a personal journey through the ups and downs of the typical Christmas experience, asking whether there is really anything more to it than fairy tales and mass consumerism. Funny, thought-provoking and never preachy, he discovers that underneath all the layers of shopping and spending, Christmas can still offer deep joy and meaning for us in the twenty-first century.