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The third time’s the charm—and the funniest yet. Back by popular demand, Funny Stories for Seniors 3 offers a fresh batch of warm, witty tales about seniors who aren’t ready to slow down. From unexpected vacation blunders to quirky family antics and classic senior moments, these new stories keep the laughs coming with heartfelt humor and unforgettable personalities.

This book comprises some of the author's earliest and most memorable stories. Often touted as a successor to Lovecraft, and compared to Thomas Ligotti, Osier's work is dark, surreal, and guaranteed to leave you with images that will haunt you long after you finish listening. From the streets of Chicago to the pages of a lost volume of boyhood reading matter, from the aquarium in the front room to the frigid, drifting snow, get ready for one of the darkest literary rides of your life.

Single mom, Victoria “Tori” Barkley lied about having a husband to secure her high-powered, higher profits position at a Manhattan investment firm. Needs must and Tori needed to ensure her baby’s future in the aftermath of her biggest mistake ever--Kissing Santa Claus. But responsible career women simply do not get pregnant out-of-wedlock. Said every man who could up and walk away.

Sylvia Moore returns to the small town of Dickens during the annual Christmas in July festival, hoping to land the New England location for a new Christmas romance movie. She knows the town will award only one filming permit a year but she's confident the deal’s in Santa’s bag.

Career-driven journalist Samantha Stone has cryptocurrency, not men, on her mind when she travels from her home in Texas to the Acapulco Bitcoin Conference. Sam’s world revolves around words. Damian Dunne, billionaire investor and author of a book on the finer points and ideals of Bitcoin, knows his words, and he speaks them from a reserved and compassionate heart. But Alex, Damian’s flashy, ambitious, and intoxicating twin and business partner, has his eyes set on Sam, and he has a reputation for getting what he wants. Sam can't have them both. She has to choose.

Little Oakley Art Gallery teams up with the local animal rescue center, Best Friends Furever, for a fundraiser. Emily is delighted to help in any way she can. Planning out the event gives her an entirely new focus for her blog, one that could be a real winner this time. But when a robbery sends the whole affair into panic, our amateur sleuth finds that there’s more than just art theft at play!

From enemies to lovers, second chances, and prime romances, the short stories in this book will give you hours of enjoyment. Kirsten and Tristan show that first impressions don't have to be lasting ones when they learn to work together in Small Town Dreams. Molly and Dillon prove that second chances do exist, especially when true love is involved in Small Town Second Chances. Tess and Samuel show that people can change for the better when faced with extraordinary circumstances in Small Town Rivals.

After a heartbreak leaves intelligent billionaire Dillon Quinn lost in love, it’s up to his best friend, Jill Sinclair, to help him move on. But with each lingering touch and gentle caress, Jill can’t help but wonder: Could her feelings for Dillon go beyond friendship? Could this be love? Dillon is ready to investigate his growing feelings for Jill as well. He has never felt anything like this before. Jill triggered in him something that no woman had before. Right at the height of their fervor, Jill and Dillon receive news that shocks them to the core.

After the death of her fiance, the last thing Ginger Riley was looking for was romance, especially with someone like billionaire Chandler Briggs. He was everything she stood against: arrogant, superficial, and above all else, infuriating. She would do anything to keep her distance from him, but fate had other ideas. After Chandler agrees to partner with Ginger in a charity project, Ginger must learn how to cope with her dislike for Chandler. But in the process, she discovers that he is much more than she gave him credit for.

Alex’s billions bought him a private jet, but he has yet to capture a woman’s heart. With Samantha Stone, he thought he had found the one. But Sam needed him most, he pushed her away. She left him. She chose Damian, and Alex lost his chance at love...until a beautiful bridesmaid sashayed into his life. Courtney Chase was everything Alex wanted. But her beauty fueled an unhealthy drive to become head nurse. Her job took her from Alex. Three years later, a literal blow to Alex’s heart has brought them together for another try.

Can a reality TV marriage have a happily ever after? Tyler and Laney met under unusual circumstances on a reality dating show, but their love was true. Now, that the fame is gone and it's after their celebrity wedding, will their love stay strong? This short story follows The Cowboy's Reality Bride. While it can be listened to stand alone, the characters will be more dear to your heart if you listen to how they met first.

While on a well-earned vacation in the south of France, renowned San Francisco architect and designer AJ Taylor has a chance encounter with a bright, charming couple who later find themselves playing matchmakers. The couple arranges a meetup between AJ and their close friend Patrick Walker, recluse billionaire cybersecurity genius. Unmistakable sparks fly as AJ’s open and honest personality begins to break down Patrick’s walls. But can the two resolve the issues within themselves in order to allow the affection to unfold?

After her last billionaire beau, Kylie Mitchell has vowed to avoid rich men from now on. But she didn’t count on falling on Scott Ryan while overseas on a business trip. When the embarrassment wears off, the attraction doesn’t, and Kylie can’t get him off her mind even after she’s back home in New York working for her ex-boyfriend boss, Alex. When Scott shows up at her office and asks her out, she can’t resist. He may be a big name in new space technology, but he is also down-to-earth, kind, and unassuming - not your typical billionaire.