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Never Underestimate Your Dumbness (Dear Dumb Diary #7)
by Jim BentonThe wedding between Jamie's aunt and Angeline's uncle is nearing, and they will be joined together until death -- or a much-wished-for divorce. Now, three of Jamie's most dreaded nightmares are about to be combined into one unbearable event: * Very VERY poofy brown dresses, * Wedding clogs, * A lifetime of being related to Angeline, a.k.a. Blondewad. Jamie has just one word for this kind of horror: "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"
Never Underestimate Your Dumbness (Dear Dumb Diary #7)
by Jim BentonSneak a peek inside the NY Times bestselling diary of Jamie Kelly, who promises that everything she writes is true -- or at least as true as it needs to be.Dear Dumb Diary,Isabella is probably right. She almost always is.When I think back on all the things I've seen Angeline do, the one thing they have in common is that they're all dumb. (They're all strawberry-scented, too, but I think that's just her conditioner -- although her body might actually secrete its own strawberry scent.)But of all the dumb things she's ever done, this has got to be the dumbest. . . .
Never Wager with a Wallflower: A Novel (The Merriwell Sisters #3)
by Virginia HeathNever Wager with a Wallflower is the third and final delightful installment in Virginia Heath's Merriwell Sisters Regency rom-com series.Miss Venus Merriwell has been waiting for her prince to come since the tender age of fourteen. She wants a man who is a selfless academic like her, and free from all the wretched vices her gambler father enjoyed far too much before he left the Merriwell sisters practically destitute. Unfortunately, after a slew of romantic disappointments, there is still no sign of that prince at twenty-three and the only one true love of her life is the bursting-at-the-seams orphanage in Covent Garden that she works tirelessly for. An orphanage that desperately needs to expand into the empty building next door.For Galahad Sinclair, gambling isn’t just his life, it’s in his blood. He grew up and learned the trade at his grandfather’s knee in a tavern on the far away banks of the Hudson in New York. But when fate took all that away and dragged him across the sea to London, it made sense to set up shop here. He’s spent five years making a success out of his gaming hall in the sleazy docks of the East End. Enough that he can finally afford to buy the pleasure palace of his dreams—and where better than in the capital’s sinful heart, Covent Garden? The only fly in his ointment is the perfect building he’s just bought to put it in also happens to be right next door to the orphanage run by his cousin’s wife’s youngest sister. A pious, disapproving and unsettling siren he has avoided like the plague since she flattened him five years ago.While Venus and Galahad lock horns over practically everything, and while her malevolent orphans do their darndest to sabotage his lifelong dream, can either of them take the ultimate gamble—and learn to love thy neighbor?
Never Wager with a Wallflower: A hilarious and sparkling opposites-attract Regency rom-com!
by Virginia Heath'There is currently a large Bridgerton shaped hole in my life, this book has filled it perfectly, enjoyable plot and likeable characters' 'A refreshing array of dazzling wit, hidden depths, lip curling humour and heartmelting fun, in all its entangling intimacy!!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader praise for the Merriwell Sisters series!A hilarious, sparkling historical romantic comedy, with an irresistible family at its heart, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn's Bridgerton and Martha Waters.'The perfect mix of romance and intrigue, and the formidable central couple is sure to win hearts. This is a gem' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY starred review'Virginia Heath's fun characters and situations will have you laughing out loud! Don't miss this wonderful read!' SABRINA JEFFRIES'Filled with fabulously British banter, wit, and heart, this delightful book is one of my must-read rom coms of the year' EVIE DUNMORE.....................................................The sainted Miss Venus was up to something - and he was damned if that didn't intrigue him.Venus Merriwell knows exactly what she wants in a husband: a selfless academic, free from all the wretched vices of her gambling father. Unfortunately, at twenty-three and after several romantic disappointments, the one true love of her life is a bursting-at-the-seams Covent Garden orphanage that desperately needs to expand into the empty building next door. Gambling isn't just Galahad Sinclair's life, it's in his blood. Following a childhood in a New York tavern, he's spent the last five years making a success out of his East End gaming hall and saving for the pleasure palace of his dreams in Covent Garden. The only fly in his ointment? His perfect building just happens to be right next door to Venus's orphanage. With Venus's malevolent orphans doing their darndest to sabotage Galahad's lifelong dream, the two soon find themselves locking horns. Will either of them ever take the ultimate gamble and learn to love their neighbour?.....................................................'Heath is carving a name for herself in historical rom-coms' BOOKLIST starred reviewReaders LOVE the Merriwell Sisters !'An utterly heartwarming and hilarious romp through regency England . . . Virginia Heath's new series is the perfect blend of humour and romance that Bridgerton fans will fall head over heels for' 5* NetGalley review'A fresh, fun and a totally original take on the regency romance genre . . . the witty banter is brilliant and so entertaining! . . . I can't wait to read more from this author' 5* NetGalley review'I absolutely loved this book . . . A historical romance with humour. Looking forward to the next book by Virginia Heath' 5* NetGalley review'What a fun story! . . . Hugh and Minerva have fantastic chemistry, and they send up sparks every time they are on the page together . . . A great read all the way around!' 5* NetGalley review'The first in a new series & boy what a starter, it had me hooked & giggling from the first page . . . If you want a humorous, entertaining often farcical yet romantic read look no further' 5* NetGalley review'I loved, loved, loved this story!' 5* NetGalley review
Never Walk in Shoes That Talk (Roscoe Riley Rules #6)
by Katherine ApplegateHaving gotten a pair of hard-to-find Walkie Talkie shoes, Roscoe is suddenly popular and wants his best friend, Gus, to join the fun, but before Gus's parents will buy him new shoes, he must wear out his long-lasting sneakers.
Never Wear Red Lipstick on Picture Day
by Allison Gutknecht Stevie LewisThe spirited and sassy eight-year-old Mandy Berr strives to look--and behave!--her best in this sweet and funny tale.Class Picture Day is fast approaching, and Mandy Berr is looking for the perfect accessory that will complete her special outfit. Her fancy-dancy sunglasses, sparkly scarf, and pink handbag are all up for consideration--but Mandy isn't sure those will be good enough. As if picking out an appropriate look for her class picture wasn't enough to worry about, the principal announces a contest for the entire school: whoever exhibits the best behavior in the lunchroom for two weeks gets to have a lunch with him in the mythical teacher's lounge! Mandy is determined to win...but will her nemesis, Dennis, get in her way?
Never a Bride (Wedlocked!)
by Diana HamiltonThe Perfect Match...In Name Only!Jake Winters was every woman's fantasy-and, as his P.A., Claire had been groomed to become his perfect partner. She was the ideal assistant,hostess...and wife!Their wedding had been a mutually beneficial business arrangement; their marriage a paper affair. Claire had never felt like a real bride: she was just a beautiful possession to Jake, who seemed more interested in the seductive Lorella.Now Claire had made a big mistake: she'd fallen in love with her husband!
Never the Bride
by Rene Gutteridge Cheryl MckayJessie Stone has been a bridesmaid 11 times. Her ex-boyfriend cheated on her and her crush on Blake is going nowhere. So when God appears in the flesh one day, she's skeptical. What will it take to convince her that He has a better love story in mind?
Never too Late (The Barsetshire Novels)
by Angela ThirkellA picturesque community in postwar England comes together when it counts in this witty, moving novel in the “beloved” Barsetshire series (Publishers Weekly).Edith Graham is still single when she returns from America to visit Mrs. Morland, and there’s no shortage of interested men—until three suitors find each other such good company that they start socializing together and ignoring her. Meanwhile, Mrs. Morland has received a marriage proposal herself and needs to let the dear man down gently. But while these day-to-day problems preoccupy the two women and their Barsetshire neighbors, they will soon be united by a poignant loss . . . “Here are the familiar cross-county conversations, the disentangling of relationships, the good pieces of meddling and the criticisms and comments that embroider this ever-unfolding panorama of English life.” —Kirkus Reviews“Thirkell writes in a charmingly easy and intimate style.” —The New York Times“Her writing celebrates the solid parochial English virtues of stiff-upper-lippery, good-sportingness, dislike of fuss, and low-key irony. . . . Light, witty, easygoing books.” —The New Yorker
Never: The brand new series from the author of MAGNOLIA PARKS
by Jessa HastingsTHE BRAND NEW FANTASY ROMANCE FROM THE AUTHOR OF TIKTOK SENSATION MAGNOLIA PARKS"There is a boy of legend in the tales passed down in my family. He glides on the coat-tails of the sun, rides the wind, and freedom runs through his veins. His heart - so the legend goes - is wild.The boy lived in a faraway land tucked behind a star, where pirates were still true, mermaids didn't hide, and fairies flew through the air like autumn leaves on a windy day. He took my mother there, just like he took my grandmother, and my great-grandmother.Just as he would come for me."*Swept away from her life in London to a place beyond the stars, Wendy's granddaughter Daphne is torn between the boy of legend - Peter Pan, whose fate is irrevocably intertwined with her family's - and Jem Hook, the pirate who has captured her heart against all her better judgement.Filled with hope and heartbreak, beauty and betrayal, dreams and devastating reality, Never asks: Can we ever be free while we're holding on to the past? And what would happen if - just once - we truly let go?
Neverwoof
by Gabe JensenIn retro pantone style, a hilarious picture book about a dog who never barks. But what will he do when a burglar threatens his home?
Neville The Devil (Jiggy McCue #7)
by Michael LawrenceThis sixth Jiggy McCue story sees the return of a character who first appeared in 'The Killer Underpants', namely Neville the Devil. Neville is part of the Little Devils network, and his reappearance in Jiggy's life brings chaos and confusion to young Jiggy and his friends Pete and Angie.
New Adult (Boy Meets Boy #3)
by Timothy JanovskyNolan Baker longs to be "thirty, flirty and thriving" in this charmingly quirky LGBTQIA+ romance that's one part 13 Going on 30 and one part One Last Stop.WHY CAN'T WE SKIP TO THE GOOD PART?Twenty-three-year-old Nolan Baker wants it all by the time he's thirty. Too bad he's single, barely able to cover his own expenses, and still paying his dues at a prominent NYC comedy club. When faced with his perfect sister's wedding, Nolan takes it as a wakeup call. It's time to quit comedy and make good on his practical dreams—most importantly, asking Drew Techler, his best friend, to be his date.But right as Nolan is about to give it all up, he's asked to fill a last-minute spot for a famous comedian. Score! He crushes his set, but stands Drew up, misses his sister's big day, and disappoints his entire family. After major blowouts with everyone he loves, Nolan desperately wishes on a set of gift "magical healing crystals" to skip to the good part of life. When he wakes the next morning, it's seven years later, he's a successful comedian, and he has everything he always thought he wanted. Everything, that is, except his friends and family, none of whom are taking his future self's calls.With nowhere else to turn, Nolan sets out to find the only person he trusts to help. Except Drew is all grown up now, too. He's hot, successful…and hates Nolan's guts. As Nolan works to get back to his younger self—and the life he so carelessly threw away—he'll have to prove he's not the man everyone thinks they know in order to regain Drew's trust, friendship, and maybe, ultimately, his heart.While part of a series, this book stands alone.People Are Raving About Timothy Janovsky:"This book made my queer heart so very full and deeply happy."—Anita Kelly"A cinematic daydream guaranteed to steal your heart."—Julian Winters"Wonderfully upbeat and sweet."—Suzanne Park"Full of hope and heart."—Alexandria Bellefleur"[A] fresh, sweet, and swoony love story that blends coming-of-age comedy with the nuances of exploring sexual identity."—Alison Cochrun
New Bedlam
by Bill FlanaganA richly comic novel about the pure insanity of the television industry Bill Flanagan , author of the "entertaining [and] merciless" (Entertainment Weekly) satire of the music business A&R, unleashes his wicked wit on the television industry. When big-time New York TV executive Bobby Kahn is suddenly fired, he flees to the seaside town of New Bedlam, Rhode Island, to work for a tiny family-run cable business. The family in question, the Kings, happens to be one of the most hilariously dysfunctional broods in recent American fiction, with patriarch Dom presiding over his three quarreling children like King Lear without the vocabulary. Can Bobby save the business, his career, and his sanity? With its drawnfrom- real-life stories, observations, and insights into the madness of the television industry, New Bedlamis wonderfully sharp and hilarious summertime entertainment.
New Beginnings at Christmas Tree Cottage: The perfect feel-good festive romance
by Georgia HillLove is worth celebrating at any time of the year . . . The little English town of Lullbury Bay goes all out for Christmas each year, and Honor Martin loves it. After a bad breakup years ago, she&’s settled into the simple pleasures of working at the local primary school and dining at the Sea Spray Café. The holiday is the high point of her year. Artist Jago Pengethley, however, doesn&’t share her merry mood. A new arrival in town, he&’s here with his mother and sister to start anew after the devastating loss of his father. He&’d be happy to never see another wreath or hear another carol. But to help his little sister replace bad memories with good ones, he accompanies her to the various festivities. And as he gets to know her teacher, Honor, might she be the one to restore his Christmas spirit?
New Beginnings at Lullbury Bay: A brand new uplifting romance to escape with
by Georgia HillDaisy&’s started a new life with her very own flower shop on the English coast—but she doesn&’t believe love will ever bloom for her again . . . A disastrous love affair and the loss of her father has made workaholic Daisy rethink her life. Now, instead of teaching grammar-school science, she runs Va Va Bloom—a florist shop in the town of Lullbury Bay. She provides beautiful flowers for special events in the Dorset community, including Lullbury&’s wedding of the year. But she&’s given up all hope of a wedding in her own future. When Rick, a charismatic stranger, comes in to buy his girlfriend flowers, a spark ignites between them. Just her luck, then, that the only man who gets her heart fluttering is attached! But soon Daisy realizes that this little town may yet change her life in more ways than she expected . . .
New Beginnings at The Birdie and Bramble: A charming and uplifting Scottish romance (The Birdie & Bramble series #1)
by Alison Craig'Fun, fab, fresh, joyful and awesome.' Netgalley ReviewerCan going home be a fresh start?The Birdie & Bramble used to have queues out the door, but when Maddy Campbell makes her way back to St Andrews after her father's sudden death, the restaurant and her future seems bleak. Especially when she discovers that the restaurant isn't worth a thing. Now Maddy needs to save the restaurant before everything her dad built falls apart, even if she is planning to head back to London any day now.Then she meets Jack, utterly gorgeous and grumpy, which is very inconvenient when a single look from him makes her heart race. But when someone steps in to ruin her plans at The Birdie & Bramble, Maddy has to decide if she's going to stay and fight to save her dad's legacy and forge her very own new beginning, or run away again?The first novel in The Birdie & Bramble series. Don't miss a single book in this hilarious and feel-good series:1. New Beginnings at The Birdie & Bramble2. Snowdrops at The Birdie & Bramble3. Blue Skies at The Birdie & BrambleReviewers have falling in love with The Birdie and Bramble - have you?'Well written with loveable and relatable characters, such a heartwarming read' 'This is a brilliant book. I loved the characters. They are well written and relatable The plot is entertaining and kept me interested until the end. This is the first book in the series and I can't wait for the next one.''This is a brilliant book about new starts, family, grief, and friendship. It's one of those book that can be an easy read or make you think if you read them at the right moment in your life.' 'This story so made me want to pack a bag and return for a visit to Scotland!''I really enjoyed reading this book, It has a lovely feel good factor, and it is an engaging read.''This novel has interesting characters, a great storyline and is unputdownable. Would recommend you give this read a go.''New Beginnings at The Birdie and Bramble is the first novel by Alison Craig that I've read and I can honestly say that I will be picking up more of her work in the future. I really liked her style of writing and found this an easy book to read. Her writing is so descriptive and I could honestly picture everything she was describing, especially the food! ''This is very similar to a Katie Fforde novel. I loved the glorious food descriptions (not to be read if you are on a diet), the cosy small town feel, the morning walks on the beach, the romantic tension between Maddie's boyfriend in London and her new venison supplier for the restaurant. There's a suitably evil Laird, secret identities and nefarious plots to reveal all while serving sumptuous Scottish fare.'
New Beginnings at The Birdie and Bramble: A sunny and uplifting romance (The Birdie & Bramble series #1)
by Alison Craig'Fun, fab, fresh, joyful and awesome.' Netgalley ReviewerCan going home be a fresh start?The Birdie & Bramble used to have queues out the door, but when Maddy Campbell makes her way back to St Andrews after her father's sudden death, the restaurant and her future seems bleak. Especially when she discovers that the restaurant isn't worth a thing. Now Maddy needs to save the restaurant before everything her dad built falls apart, even if she is planning to head back to London any day now.Then she meets Jack, utterly gorgeous and grumpy, which is very inconvenient when a single look from him makes her heart race. But when someone steps in to ruin her plans at The Birdie & Bramble, Maddy has to decide if she's going to stay and fight to save her dad's legacy and forge her very own new beginning, or run away again?The first novel in The Birdie & Bramble series. Don't miss a single book in this hilarious and feel-good series:1. New Beginnings at The Birdie & Bramble2. Snowdrops at The Birdie & Bramble3. Blue Skies at The Birdie & BrambleReviewers have falling in love with The Birdie and Bramble - have you?'Well written with loveable and relatable characters, such a heartwarming read' 'This is a brilliant book. I loved the characters. They are well written and relatable The plot is entertaining and kept me interested until the end. This is the first book in the series and I can't wait for the next one.''This is a brilliant book about new starts, family, grief, and friendship. It's one of those book that can be an easy read or make you think if you read them at the right moment in your life.' 'This story so made me want to pack a bag and return for a visit to Scotland!''I really enjoyed reading this book, It has a lovely feel good factor, and it is an engaging read.''This novel has interesting characters, a great storyline and is unputdownable. Would recommend you give this read a go.''New Beginnings at The Birdie and Bramble is the first novel by Alison Craig that I've read and I can honestly say that I will be picking up more of her work in the future. I really liked her style of writing and found this an easy book to read. Her writing is so descriptive and I could honestly picture everything she was describing, especially the food! ''This is very similar to a Katie Fforde novel. I loved the glorious food descriptions (not to be read if you are on a diet), the cosy small town feel, the morning walks on the beach, the romantic tension between Maddie's boyfriend in London and her new venison supplier for the restaurant. There's a suitably evil Laird, secret identities and nefarious plots to reveal all while serving sumptuous Scottish fare.'
New Beginnings at the Cosy Cat Cafe: The purrfect uplifting, feel-good read!
by Julie HaworthPreorder Bea's Book Wagon, the uplifting new Julie Haworth romance coming Autumn 2025. 'A truly heartwarming return to Blossom Heath!' HEIDI SWAIN 'This feel-good read will truly warm your cockles' heat 'For the ultimate pick-me-up, book a table at the Cosy Cat Café immediately! I adored it!' FIONA COLLINS 'Warm, romantic, uplifting and life-affirming, with friendship, family bonds, community spirit and true love taking centre stage. The purrfect beach read' LANCASHIRE POSTNew Beginnings at The Cosy Cat Café tells the story of Tori who, after being dumped and left stranded by her long-term boyfriend Ryan on a trip of a lifetime to Asia, returns home to the sleepy Sussex village of Blossom Heath with her tail between her legs and her dreams shattered. Donning her frilly apron to help her Mum, Joyce, behind the counter at The Cosy Cup Café, Tori starts to believe – with the help of a hunky fireman and a clowder of rescue cats - that perhaps the secret to her future happiness might lie closer to home than she ever thought possible. If you love your romance with a side order of cake, cats and cosy community dynamics, this is the purrfect uplifting, feel-good read from the winner of the RNA Katie Fforde Debut Novel of the Year 2023.Your favourite authors love Julie Haworth's books: 'A warm, romantic story about community, friendship and following your heart, Always By Your Side is a feel-good delight, I adored it!' HOLLY MARTIN'Always By Your Side engages the reader from the very first page, and immerses you into the lives of Rose and her aunt, in the delightful setting of Blossom Heath. I loved it' PATRICIA SCANLAN 'Heartfelt and a joy to read' ROSA TEMPLE '&‘Heart-warming and delightful. I completely devoured it!&’ LAURIE ELLINGHAM
New Cardiff
by Charles WebbAs a discerning reader of nineteenth-century American fiction, Englishman Colin Ware is familiar with the tradition of transcending disastrous love affairs by booking the next ocean liner to Europe. Now that he has experienced the pain and humiliation of heartache firsthand, he decides to try this cure in reverse. New Cardiff, Vermont, may be an infinitesimal blot on the rural American landscape, but to Colin it's the ideal place to mend his broken heart. The townsfolk are a quirky, endearing lot, and they welcome the migrating artist into their fold. Colin does his part by capturing his adopted countrymen and women in charcoal and ink. He even discovers love again -- with Mandy, an attendant at the Shining Shores nursing home. When Colin's ex arrives to woo him back to her and his native land, he has to choose between his new love and the woman he's known for years. With its pitch-perfect dialogue, New Cardiff takes readers on the exhilarating cross-cultural odyssey of a man hurtling headlong into life.
New Creep at School (Creeper Diaries #3)
by Amanda Brack Greyson MannIs a cool new creeper as friendly as he seems?Gerald is thrilled when a new creeper starts up at Mob Middle School. Finally, there'll be a mob to hang out with that isn't a bouncy slime or a flesh-eating zombie! With Connor by his side, Gerald starts his thirty-day plan to make creepers the coolest mob at school. At first, Connor does seem cool. He seems to have endless amounts of emeralds for the vending machine. He figures out a way to get Gerald on the field trip bus, even though Gerald's parents didn't exactly give permission. And he plays pranks on Bones and his bony buddies that Gerald would have never tried alone. But when Gerald's journal goes missing and his private thoughts and secret rap songs start spreading around school, Gerald wonders if Connor is behind it. He needs help solving the mystery surrounding this new mob. The only problem? Gerald's old friends are suddenly nowhere to be found. Is this creeper on his own?
New Dad, Same Bad Jokes: A Dad Joke a Day for That First Sleepless Year
by Slade WentworthQ: Why is that baby still in diapers?A: I&’ll give you two reasons: number one and number two.Calling new dads! Cackle and eye-roll your way through baby&’s first year with 365 hilariously horrible dad jokes for parents who have no idea what they&’re in for. Classically corny plus new cringe, these jokes help first-time dads take a load off, tickle their loved ones, and give baby their first giggly groan. New Dad, Same Bad Jokes won&’t make it easier to be a new parent, but it will soften the blow with some hearty LOLs, new-dad tips, and prompts to document the messy, endearing, and hilarious moments of first-time fatherhood. While baby might still be little, this dad joke book is full-groan!Inside, Dad will find: A joke a day for baby&’s first year! Baby jokes and a whole lot more. 365 classic puns, one-liners, and Q&As to give you a zing when that coffee won&’t quite cut it.Hilariously useful Dad Hacks. Stop pee mid-air? Wrap baby like a burrito? Help mom eat one-handed? Tips you didn&’t know you needed to survive year one.Space to record early memories of baby. Prompts to jot down the sweet, the silly, the stinky as baby grows from swaddled to swindler.
New England Rocks
by Christina CourtenayA high-born British boarding-school girl is exiled to America—and meets a hunky punk rocker who turns her world upside down . . . When wealthy Rain Mackenzie is expelled from her elite British boarding school, she’s forced to join her parents in Massachusetts and attend a lowly public high school as punishment. Determined to escape, Rain makes it her mission to hate everything—and everybody—about Northbrooke High. But that mission becomes impossible when she meets sexy punk rocker Jesse Devlin. Jesse has spikey hair, a pierced eyebrow, and an awesome rock band. Unfortunately, he also has a girlfriend. As the most popular guy in school, it’s only natural that Jesse dates the most popular girl. But something just feels right about Rain. And besides, she has an accent like James Bond’s, only sexier. In this story of transatlantic teen romance, “Courtenay crafts a spectacular, fun-filled book” (RT Book Reviews).
New Erotica for Feminists: The must-have book for every hot and bothered feminist out there
by Caitlin Kunkel Brooke Preston Fiona Taylor Carrie WittmerHe calls me into his office and closes the door... to promote me. He promotes me again and again. I am wild with ecstasy.Your boss gives you a pay rise, the hotshot producer recognises your talents, the pizza delivery guy hopes you've got a box-set to watch with your extra-large pizza. Prepared to be satisfied...at last.Sometimes a plumber is just a plumber. Get what you really want this year with dozens of literary quickies to tantalise and titillate even the most world-weary feminist.From four brilliant women with their finger on the pulse comes a wickedly funny, provocative and subversive response to #metoo and Time's Up.
New Fangled Fairy Tales Book #1
by Bruce LanskyThis collection of ten contemporary fairy tales puts a delightful new spin on classic stories and themes. King Midas is a workaholic banker who would rather play with his money than attend his son's Little League baseball games. The Big Bad Wolf is running a successful scam on Little Red's Grandma until Little Red catches him in the act. The Three Bears invade Goldy's house because their forest home is being stripped to build a super highway. A Prince refuses to marry any of the grumpy princesses who lost sleep because there were peas under their mattresses. A clever princess pays a dragon to lose a fight so she can marry the man she loves.This collection of ten contemporary fairy tales puts a delightful new spin on classic stories and themes. King Midas is a workaholic banker who would rather play with his money than attend his son's Little League baseball games. The Big Bad Wolf is running a successful scam on Little Red's Grandma until Little Red catches him in the act. The Three Bears invade Goldy's house because their forest home is being stripped to build a super highway. A Prince refuses to marry any of the grumpy princesses who lost sleep because there were peas under their mattresses. A clever princess pays a dragon to lose a fight so she can marry the man she loves.