Joy abounds during the Christmas season. A sense of magic threads through everything, and the spirit of make-believe becomes almost commonplace.

The authors in this anthology capture that joy with stories marked by fun, goofiness, touching sentiment, and even some sweet romance.

This light-hearted holiday book brings smiles and even a giggle or two and ushers in a very joyous holiday season.

Includes:

“The Magic Cat of the Hidden Springs Inn and Spa” by Kari Kilgore

“A New Home for Christmas” by Annie Reed

“Reindeer Christmas” by Lisa Silverthorne

“The Gift” by Brenda Carre

“The Sugimori Sisters and the Santa Experiment” by Brigid Collins

“Caribou Road” by Joe Cron

“Christmas Newsletters from the Edge” by Robert Jeschonek

“A Grave Kind of Love” by Robert J. McCarter

“Turn The Page” by Michael D. Britton

“Green Girl” by Brenda Carre

“Christmas Eve at Claredon Hall” by Dayle A. Dermatis

Winter holidays mean lights, decorations, and delicious food. They bring about a sense of joy and a giving spirit that seems more abundant than at other times of the year.

This anthology holds a Hanukkah story, two stories about the solstice and two about some lesser-known holidays. Two authors made up their own holidays, and three looked at what people who don’t celebrate do during the holiday season.

With so many creative ways to celebrate, this volume will surely lift the spirits.

Includes:

“Star Shower” by CJ Erick

“Winter Pariah” by Michèle Laframboise

“The Real Housewitches of Calafia County” by Dayle A. Dermatis

“The Year That Went into Extra Innings” by Brigid Collins & Ron Collins

“Christmas, Translated” by C.H. Hung

“A True Family Holiday” by Jason Adams

“The Miracle of the Lights” by Leah R. Cutter

“Everflame Gifts” by Ezekiel James Boston

“The Ten Days of Newtonmas” by Ron Collins

“Operation AngelCam” by Kate Pavelle

“Virginia’s Last Old Christmas Eve” by Kari Kilgore

For many of us, our introduction to mystery began either by watching a detective show on TV, or when we fell in love with characters like Phillip Marlow and the Continental Op in old books. This is the white knight, the only one with morals in the story, the one person who will set the world right.

Come with us and explore new takes on the traditional PI story, whether they're old school and solving a current day crime or sent on a case far away from the city into Appalachia. And enjoy some historic PIs as well, all with voice and perspectives you've never seen before.

Enjoy issue #1 of MCM - and be ready for more to come!

A month after returning to Lightning Gap, Virginia, Kim Mullins finally feels at home. Relaxed. Ready to recover from years of hectic city life and too many broken hearts.

Steph Holfield needs the shelter of her family to heal. A dose of peace and routine. The abrupt end of her marriage left her reeling and shattered. Unsure of her own heart and mind.

Seeing each other sends Kim and Steph into a whirlwind of memories, and the enchanting prospect of rediscovering their spark.

But more than the chance of renewing youthful romance swirls around them. Bringing unseen forces human and supernatural into play.

Will Kim and Steph find the strength they need to survive in each other?