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NOVEMBER, 2019 SOMMERVILLE HOLIDAYS By: Vicki Batman The Plot: Hopes and wishes and holiday kisses... Sommerville Holidays . “Holiday Disaster”: Days before Christmas, a librarian experiences plumb- ing issues and visits from Mr. Mainte- nance Man who isn‟t nearly as jolly as Santa Claus. “The Littlest Angel”: Two people. One ornament for the tree. Can a two- some find common ground and discover the true meaning of Christmas? “Holiday Handbag Extravaganza”: Christmas Count- down is on! A hunk-a-licious customer pesters a boutique owner to locate a vintage handbag for his mother. Too bad the wedge between them is his sister, the meanest girl in town. ***** Review by Amazon Customer: “Vicki has done it again: this time, great fun for the holidays using her usual spar- kling wit, delightful characterization, and a flair for writing genuinely.” Available in E-Book At: Amazon An Excerpt: “Holiday Handbag Extravaganza” What a mess. The bell sitting on the counter above my head ding-ding- dinged in an irritating way. I huffed. Really? Then I heard, “Hey,”—two dings—“I need help. Anybody working today?” Despite the din assaulting my ears, I didn‟t answer, and not because I was mean. Because I was a woman on a mission. I had to retrieve the hundred-dollar bill, which vanished when The Copper Teapot‟s front door erupted wide with a wintry gust. All kinds of stuff tornadoed about my store, like price tags, papers, and hard-earned moola. I dropped to my hands and knees and scrambled to retrieve the mess. In today‟s sucky economy, every smidgen of revenue mattered. Sticking the ruler in the gap between the floor and the show- case, I bit my lip and concentrated, waving the makeshift tool back and forth so I could snag the elusive dinero. Another three- note ding sounded. I rolled my eyes before sing-songing, “Just a minute, please.” Author Contact Info: Price E-Book: $2.99 Length: 160 Pages Heat Level: G Website and Blog Facebook Twitter Amazon Author Page Biography: Vicki Batman has sold many romantic comedy works to magazines, several publishers, and most recently, three romantic comedy mysteries. Along the way, she has picked up some awards and bestsellers. Avid Jazzer- ciser. Handbag lover. Mahjong player. Yoga practitioner. Movie fan. Book devourer. Chocaholic. Best Mom ever. And adores Handsome Hubby. Most days begin with her hands set to the keyboard and thinking, “What if??” 10 03