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This new collection of twelve humorous short Christmas stories follows a cast of entertaining characters as they prepare for the festive season, from a small boy trying to teach Santa time management to the elderly lady celebrating what's likely to be her last Christmas Day. Unlike many Christmas-themed books, "Stocking Fillers" does not sugar-coat the festive experience, and not all of the characters are lovable. But ultimately it's a heartwarming celebration of all things festive. Whether you choose to spread out the stories across the traditional 12 Days of Christmas, or to consume them all in one sitting, once you've read "Stocking Fillers," you'll never view Christmas in quite the same way again! By the author of the acclaimed flash fiction collection "Quick Change," of which National Flash Fiction Day founder Calum Kerr said: "A book of tiny gems. Debbie Young's attention to detail brings the extraordinary out of the everyday." Author Marius Gabriel describes her short fiction as "Very subtle, very English, very clever," and historical novelist Lucienne Boyce adds: "Debbie Young's short stories make domesticity look edgy, sometimes dangerous, but they are also life-affirming."Also available as an ebook.

Flash fiction, sudden fiction, micro-fiction, ultra short fiction - call them what you will, these twenty wry and witty short stories examine change at every stage of life, in a natural progression from birth to death. Mostly lighthearted, but often moving too, this collection is written with an admirable economy of style. Ranging from a spartan 100 words to the relative luxury of 1,000, they combine sharp observation of contemporary English life with gentle humor, profound affection for the social quirks of the author's native country, and the odd dark rumbling undertone. Plenty of surprises emerge along the way, from twists of magical realism to whimsical wish-fulfillment. BONUS MATERIAL: The paperback edition contains two new stories that were not in the original e-book edition, but were originally published in national flash fiction anthologies.

These 15 warm, witty short stories take an affectionate look at the institution of marriage, offering five gentle tales about each of the following stages: seeking a partner, committing to marriage, and surviving the long haul. Each story involves different characters, from single girls seeking Mr Right, to couples struggling with the technicalities of actually getting hitched, to long-wedded couples who have plenty of time to repent at leisure. Although most of the stories are told from a female perspective, this is far from being a feminist rant, but is rather a gentle celebration of matrimony - provided you find the right partner, plan the wedding your way, and find ways to live together long-term, despite each other's foibles. From the author Debbie Young, reknowned for her sharp observational British humour, underpinned by a cheery optimism and a heart of gold, this little book will be a great engagement, wedding, anniversary or Valentine's gift, or a heartening read for anyone who is wondering whether it's even possible to get married and live happily ever after. If you enjoyed Debbie Young's Christmas collection, "Stocking Fillers," you'll love this hopeful romantic volume.

A charity knitting project in a remote Cotswold village - what could possibly go wrong? When that village is Wendlebury Barrow, the setting of the popular Sophie Sayers Village Mysteries, anything might happen - such as the only yarnbombing event ever to include a real explosion. Fortunately Sophie Sayers is on hand to create order out of the ensuing smoke-filled chaos and to uncover a few surprises along the way. This gentle, quick read (about 20% the length of a novel) includes favourite characters from the Sophie Sayers Village Mysteries and also introduces a new one - the mysterious Ariel Fey, self-appointed protector of sheep and unlikely adversary of the village knitting fraternity. This first short novella in the new Tales of Wendlebury Barrow series will make you laugh out loud at the antics of this lively village community, touch your heart with poignant matters of friendship, love, and loss, and lift your spirits with a guaranteed happy ending for all concerned.

After 30 years in a joyless marriage and a dead-end job, Juliet Morris is resigned to a humdrum life in her quiet corner of the Cotswolds, until a chance encounter at a dental appointment reminds her of what might have been.Craving an afternoon alone to think, Juliet accepts the offer of an unusual loan car whose satnav seems to have a mind of its own. Following its directions, she begins a remarkable journey of second chances and fresh hopes, leading to surprising destinations.A delightful and original romantic comedy, full of Debbie Young's renowned humour and optimism, with a touch of magical realism.By the author of the Sophie Sayers Village Mysteries and the Staffroom at St Bride's School Stories. Books in both of those series have been shortlisted for the Selfies Award for the best independently-published fiction in the UK - Secrets at St Bride's (2020) and Murder Lost and Found (2021).

A warm and witty collection of gentle stories of Cotswold life, set in Wendlebury Barrow, the village featured in the bestselling Sophie Sayers Cozy Mystery series.But you won't find any murder mysteries or crazy crimes in these stories - just uplifting, short festive tales, full of favourite characters from the Sophie Sayers novels, and generously sprinkled with Debbie Young's characteristic humour.Join Sophie Sayers, her friends and neighbours, as they share village Christmas traditions, from Christmas shopping in the Hector's House bookshop and carol-singing on the village green to ringing in the New Year in the ancient bell tower.There's also a glimpse into the backstory of Sophie's late Great Auntie May, from whom Sophie inherited her cottage, with May's late-in-life romantic reunion with her childhood sweetheart, Joshua (now Sophie's elderly next-door-neighbour).Look out for a guest appearance by Gemma Lamb, Joe Spryke and the girls of nearby St Bride's School, home to Debbie Young's popular Gemma Lamb Cozy Mystery series.Thepaperback edition of this quick-read collection makes the perfect stocking filler or Secret Santa gift, to be enjoyed by anyone who loves heartwarming, funny stories set at Christmas time.The ebook makes the perfect gift-to-self to divert and relax you as you prepare for your own Christmas celebrations. If you enjoy this book, you'll love the third Sophie Sayers Cozy Mystery, Murder in the Manger, for a novel-length Christmas story, and the second Gemma Lamb Cozy Mystery, Sinister Stranger at St Bride's, set in the run-up to the quirky boarding school's Christmas Fair.

Debbie Young was headed down the wrong path at break-neck speed when she experienced a supernatural encounter with the Living God This book spans more than 4 decades and details many of the high-points in her walk with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. "Realms of Glory" is an account of struggles and victories, of tragedy and triumph, of seeking and discovering and of finding a realm of intimacy with God that is only a foretaste of the future that awaits us

The BRAND-NEW page-turning, festive cozy mystery from BESTSELLER Debbie Young, perfect for fans of Fiona Leitch, Faith Martin and Agatha Christie ?????? It’s been a busy year for Alice Carroll, with her Curiosity Shop opening for business, and not one but two murders shaking things up in her quaint Cotswold village. She’s looking forward to her first countryside Christmas, complete with traditional Christmas Fair and Santa Run. But her hopes for innocent festive fun are thwarted when one of the Santa Runners steals something from her mum's knitting stall. His festive outfit makes him hard to spot, until he's found fatally injured outside the village hall with the stolen item. Despite what the police say, Alice suspects there's more to his murder than meets the eye. She's determined to solve the mystery - including why, once more, a stranger thought something from her Curiosity Shop was worth killing for. With the help of her charming neighbour Robert Praed, can Alice find the killer before the bells ring out this Christmas? Praise for Debbie Young: 'A cracking example of cozy crime!' Bestselling author Katie Fforde 'A warm page turner that puts the cosy into cosy mystery!' Bestselling author T.A. Williams 'Warm and cosy' Bestselling author Michelle Salter ‘A wonderfully crafted cosy murder. Agatha Raisin fans will love this!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘I would have given this a 6 if I could have!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘This is a really good read; well written, humorous, with endearing characters and intriguing plot!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘An excellent book!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘My first Debbie Young Book, but it certainly won’t be the last.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘The 1st book in a new Cozy Mystery series set in a very English village, if the rest of the series is as good as this book then I'll not be disappointed.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘An absolutely wonderful, and entertaining book. Lots of compelling characters and real insights into life in a small English village.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘A fabulous start to a lovely cozy mystery series.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘This book was so much fun. I feel that I know each character and the village.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ?????

The BRAND-NEW page-turning, festive cozy mystery from BESTSELLER Debbie Young, perfect for fans of Fiona Leitch, Faith Martin and Agatha Christie ?????? It’s been a busy year for Alice Carroll, with her Curiosity Shop opening for business, and not one but two murders shaking things up in her quaint Cotswold village. She’s looking forward to her first countryside Christmas, complete with traditional Christmas Fair and Santa Run. But her hopes for innocent festive fun are thwarted when one of the Santa Runners steals something from her mum's knitting stall. His festive outfit makes him hard to spot, until he's found fatally injured outside the village hall with the stolen item. Despite what the police say, Alice suspects there's more to his murder than meets the eye. She's determined to solve the mystery - including why, once more, a stranger thought something from her Curiosity Shop was worth killing for. With the help of her charming neighbour Robert Praed, can Alice find the killer before the bells ring out this Christmas? Praise for Debbie Young: 'A cracking example of cozy crime!' Bestselling author Katie Fforde 'A warm page turner that puts the cosy into cosy mystery!' Bestselling author T.A. Williams 'Warm and cosy' Bestselling author Michelle Salter ‘A wonderfully crafted cosy murder. Agatha Raisin fans will love this!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘I would have given this a 6 if I could have!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘This is a really good read; well written, humorous, with endearing characters and intriguing plot!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘An excellent book!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘My first Debbie Young Book, but it certainly won’t be the last.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘The 1st book in a new Cozy Mystery series set in a very English village, if the rest of the series is as good as this book then I'll not be disappointed.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘An absolutely wonderful, and entertaining book. Lots of compelling characters and real insights into life in a small English village.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘A fabulous start to a lovely cozy mystery series.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘This book was so much fun. I feel that I know each character and the village.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ?????

The BRAND-NEW page-turning, festive cozy mystery from BESTSELLER Debbie Young, perfect for fans of Fiona Leitch, Faith Martin and Agatha Christie ?????? It’s been a busy year for Alice Carroll, with her Curiosity Shop opening for business, and not one but two murders shaking things up in her quaint Cotswold village. She’s looking forward to her first countryside Christmas, complete with traditional Christmas Fair and Santa Run. But her hopes for innocent festive fun are thwarted when one of the Santa Runners steals something from her mum's knitting stall. His festive outfit makes him hard to spot, until he's found fatally injured outside the village hall with the stolen item. Despite what the police say, Alice suspects there's more to his murder than meets the eye. She's determined to solve the mystery - including why, once more, a stranger thought something from her Curiosity Shop was worth killing for. With the help of her charming neighbour Robert Praed, can Alice find the killer before the bells ring out this Christmas? Praise for Debbie Young: 'A cracking example of cozy crime!' Bestselling author Katie Fforde 'A warm page turner that puts the cosy into cosy mystery!' Bestselling author T.A. Williams 'Warm and cosy' Bestselling author Michelle Salter ‘A wonderfully crafted cosy murder. Agatha Raisin fans will love this!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘I would have given this a 6 if I could have!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘This is a really good read; well written, humorous, with endearing characters and intriguing plot!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘An excellent book!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘My first Debbie Young Book, but it certainly won’t be the last.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘The 1st book in a new Cozy Mystery series set in a very English village, if the rest of the series is as good as this book then I'll not be disappointed.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘An absolutely wonderful, and entertaining book. Lots of compelling characters and real insights into life in a small English village.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘A fabulous start to a lovely cozy mystery series.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘This book was so much fun. I feel that I know each character and the village.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ?????

The BRAND NEW page-turning cozy mystery from Debbie Young, perfect for fans of Fiona Leitch, Faith Martin and Agatha Christie ?????? ONE VILLAGE. TEN SUSPECTS. ONE DEADLY PERFORMANCE. The curtain is about to rise on the Bunbury Players' latest production, Oscar Wilde's classic comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest. But moments before the show starts, the leading man, retired star of stage and screen Bertram Manchester, is found dead in his dressing room. As rumours spread throughout the Cotswold village community, Detective Constable Windermere seizes her chance to catch a killer and secure the promotion she craves. The trouble is, every member of the cast has something to hide. Will her front-row seat to murder enable DC Windermere to uncover the truth ... or will she be the next person taking their last bow? Praise for Debbie Young: 'A cracking example of cozy crime!' Bestselling author Katie Fforde 'A warm page turner that puts the cosy into cosy mystery!' Bestselling author T.A. Williams 'Warm and cosy' Bestselling author Michelle Salter ‘A wonderfully crafted cosy murder. Agatha Raisin fans will love this!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘I would have given this a 6 if I could have!’ Goodreads Reviewer ????? ‘This is a really good read; well written, humorous, with endearing characters and intriguing plot!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘An excellent book!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘My first Debbie Young Book, but it certainly won’t be the last.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘The 1st book in a new Cozy Mystery series set in a very English village, if the rest of the series is as good as this book then I'll not be disappointed.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘An absolutely wonderful, and entertaining book. Lots of compelling characters and real insights into life in a small English village.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘A fabulous start to a lovely cozy mystery series.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ????? ‘This book was so much fun. I feel that I know each character and the village.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ?????