Chocolate, flowers, poems, gifts?all of these things are readily associated with Valentine?s Day, the most romantic holiday of the year. But how did this day devoted to the celebration of love come to be? How have the traditions associated with February 14th changed over the years, and how do people in different countries around the world mark the occasion? In VALENTINE BE MINE, readers learn all about this special holiday, from its origin in Rome in the first century all the way to the distribution of Valentines among grade school students in classrooms today. A secondary layer of text provides more detailed information encouraging further research and discovery, while the collage-style art gives readers plenty of visual details to explore and uncover. In addition to providing fascinating facts and stories about this romantic holiday, the book includes Valentine?s Day jokes and step-by-step instructions on how to make your own Valentine Day?s card and tissue paper flowers.

It is a cold, snowy February in Crescent Falls and Adelaide McBride is enjoying the new excitement in her life as two attractive men vie for her attention. But, her joy is short-lived when two murders occur within days of each other, both obviously the work of the same killer who left a Valentine card on each body. When a third victim is found barely alive, it becomes obvious that a serial killer is on the loose. Once again Adelaide�s son, Chief of Police Daniel McBride, finds his ability to do his job called into question when there isn�t a speedy arrest. All three victims were young, attractive women and one suspect immediately emerges, but Adelaide believes the man is innocent and decides to start her own investigation. Unexpected twists and turns, including an out-of-town murder and an attack on a local attorney, lead the police and Adelaide down a treacherous path in search of a methodical, cunning killer, whose identity shocks and saddens all the residents of the small, close-knit community.

She’s loved him forever. But he wants her for just one night. Aurora Willis has loved Nathan since she was a teenager. But he barely noticed her. Now twenty-two and still a virgin, Aurora is desperate to ditch her hopeless feelings for him and finally find true love of her own. Billionaire Nathaniel Travers is riding high on fame, glory, and more female attention than he wants. He left Aurora behind in his past years ago. But when an accident leaves him helpless, she’s the only person he can turn to. Just when Aurora is about to leap into a new love, Nathan comes crashing back into her life, stoking all the fire buried inside her. And he’s been keeping a secret of his own, but it has nothing to do with love. Is Aurora ready to sacrifice her heart, her future, everything to be his for just one night? STANDALONE Contemporary Romance | A London Billionaires Novel Steamy love scenes #free #freebie

Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and a great gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny Valentine's Day cards (complete with stickers and nifty envelopes for mailing). This book makes sending out love notes easier than shooting a bow and NOUN. With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” Valentine's Day cards for your best friends, secret admirers, family and teachers, there’s plenty of fun to go around. Play alone, in a group, or with your crush! Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER. Dear Valentine Letters Mad Libs includes: - Silly stories: 21 "fill-in-the-blank" Valentine's Day cards all about love! - Language arts practice: Mad Libs are a great way to build reading comprehension and grammar skills. - Fun With Friends: each story is a chance for friends to work together to create unique stories!