Chasing Squirrels in Retrospect by Stephanie Lawless (98 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

One woman's determination to triumph over life's adversities, one sarcastic comment at a time... Georgia Leonard is short, optimistic and refuses to take life too seriously unless it is absolutely necessary. Her appalling dating skills ensure that she tackles life largely on her own, and with varying degrees of success. We follow Georgia through family heartbreak, an accusation of hoover crime, love without a chance and being attacked by a swan during a sponsored swim. When George discovers that somebody has been stealing money for her ancient Auntie D, it sparks a series of tragedies that take her family life by storm. Soon, she not only has to deal with a puzzling case of fraud, but also the emotional rollercoaster of facing death as another family member is diagnosed with leukaemia. As if that wasn't enough, after being single for many years, Georgia feels certain that she has finally met the man she's been waiting for. Why then, is he attached? And why won't he leave her alone? Georgia is determined to keep smiling, whatever life throws at her. Full of moments of great joy and great sorrow, 'Chasing Squirrels in Retrospect' is a heart-warming story where we deal with life, death and everything in-between, whilst trying to stay happy along the way. This is a semi-autobiographical novel from a debut writer. Check it out in the LOOK INSIDE feature.

Genre: Humor & Satire

Before The Flower Withers by Dennis C Mariotis (8 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Rose Miles is a 75 year old woman suffering from terminal cancer. When her compassionate grandson Russ Barnett learns she has less than six months to live, he dedicates his time to help her create and carry out a bucket list. Every time they venture out to accomplish goals from her list, they encounter a combination of heartwarming and comical situations. Join Rose as she faces her final days with laughter and excitement. You'll be moved by her amazing courage and strength!

Genre: Humor & Satire

ARTEMISIA: a humorous Regency novel (Regency Goddesses Series) by DG Rampton (Amazon Digital Services) (2,171 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

"I've found my new Queen of the Regency Romance Novel" - Kindle Amazonian 100,000 readers have already discovered the Regency Goddesses Series. The books, which can be read in any order, are regularly in the U.S. top 20 for Historical Romance and Humor & Satire. ? a love-hate romance ? a reluctant debutante ? an English lord spy ? a glorious London Season "You forget yourself, your lordship. You have no rights to allow or disallow anything I may choose to do. You have, in fact, no claim over me whatsoever - a circumstance for which I thank the Lord on a daily basis! I am neither your ward nor your dependent, and I will not allow you to talk to me in that odiously overbearing fashion!" High-spirited Artemisia Grantley, niece of the Duke of Wentworth, has never made any attempt to conform to the feminine ideal expected of a lady of quality, nor has she ever had the benefit of an unfavourable opinion formed against her. But when the Marquess of Chysm enters her life, it seems to her that his lordship is always at hand to witness her shortcomings and bring them to her attention. As she reluctantly embarks upon her first London Season, a scandalous family secret and a conspiracy that stretches all the way to Napoleonic France threaten to entangle her with the one person she could happily throttle. Austenesque Reviews - "I highly recommend this novel and author to readers who love Jane Austen, Georgette Heyer, and traditional Regency romances!" What readers are saying about ARTEMISIA: "Be ready to laugh." "Still reeling from the beautiful prose and breathtaking romance." "Delightful, funny and filled with clever conversation. Two thumbs up!" "The story line was absorbing full of intrigue, twists and turns enhanced by gems of comic wit." "If you want more Heyer romantic comedy (like I do, but have never truly found it), THIS IS IT!" "Wonderful Regency romp, primarily in the style of Georgette Heyer with some Austenesque elements." "So few Regency novels are this ...

Genre: Humor & Satire

Posthumous Accolades by Dennis C Mariotis (8 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Posthumous Accolades is a fictional dramatic hilarious comedy about a very wealthy 60 year old man, named Nigel Scratford, who finds an opportunity to fake his death after surviving an explosion which resulted in a horrific building fire. His purpose is to expose each family member's genuine feelings & opinions of him. Only a few trusted people know he's alive. Searching for his supposed remains takes time. His family who believes he died in the fire proceeds with a mock funeral service using a mannequin wearing a mask, bearing an incredible likeness, in his place. Attending his own funeral he switches places with the mannequin in the casket during separate family-only visiting hours to witness his family's private confessions, first hand, which they were required to do to comply with the request from his Last Will and Testament, or they forfeited their portion of a huge inheritance. Lots of dramatic and comical situations arise throughout the story with his plan, and his dysfunctional and snobby family, resulting in the total revamping of his Will, and the exposure of all his family's closely guarded secrets! After reading this book I'm sure it will make every reader think twice and do a double take inside at the contents at every open casket funeral they attend!

Genre: Humor & Satire

A Christmas Tune In Bethlehem (New Zealand) by Nykki Dawn (13 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

This is a lighthearted, short story, 5,000 words (approximately 20 or so minutes reading) set in the small town of Bethlehem (New Zealand) where the minister's wife, Verity Spragwell, is excited. The Auckland choir is coming to town and she will be leading the singing. But not everyone in the small town of Bethlehem shares her joy, nor is the visiting choir prepared for their leading lady's performance.

Genre: Humor & Satire

West Shore Stories by RH Brooks (RHB Publications) (14 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

A memoir, in short-story form, of growing up on the Connecticut shoreline in the 1960s. So much has changed in sixty years but coming of age, in any era or locale, is familiar human territory. These stories may, or may not, resonate with your personal stories but they may well arouse memories of your younger self and the friends you shared this special time of your life with.

Genre: Humor & Satire

Lattes and Lies: A Modern Cozy Mystery (Comics and Coffee Case Files Book 2) by Christine Zane Thomas (1,231 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The perfect poison... Kirby Jackson is excited when Memaw's book club plays host to his favorite mystery author. But the night ends on a sour note with the death of Memaw's friend, Barb. The only secrets Barb Simone ever kept were those about herself. No one knew she had cancer. No one knew she had a boyfriend. And no one knew she was the basis for a character in a bestselling mystery series. But it wasn't cancer that killed Barb. Kirby suspects foul play. Can the sleuth and his dog solve another case? Find out today! Comics and Coffee Case Files are short mysteries of 35k words. The bite-sized chapters are perfect for commutes and other short stints away from the real world.

Genre: Humor & Satire