Passion and a Pear Tree By Tawny Taylor Book 7 in the Twelve Quickies of Christmas series What does a prudish, self-proclaimed loner do when a nearly naked man jumps out of an oversized Christmas gift, sings a slightly racy version of the Twelve Days of Christmas, and promises to make her deepest desires come true? She goes for it, of course, and has the best twenty-four hours of her life. But at the stroke of midnight, the spell ends, and her happy holidays take an unexpected turn. Alone again, there's only one thing she wishes for: a little Christmas magic to bring back the man who taught her the joy of giving. A Christmas Phantasie By Kit Tunstall Book 8 in the Twelve Quickies of Christmas series After a bad marriage, Jakarta finds it difficult to commit to a future with the man she's now seeing. Teague has grown frustrated with her hesitation, believing she doesn't trust him. On their Christmas trip to Castle Phantasie, things come to a head. Jakarta must prove her trust in Teague by submitting to him, or their relationship will end. She loves him, but what he's asking for might be more than she can give. Snow Angel By Joey W. Hill Book 9 in the Twelve Quickies of Christmas series In her misspent youth, Constance used sex as a shallow substitute for the intimacy and love she craved. Fifteen years later, she whispers her deepest wish into Santa's ear at a Christmas benefit, only to discover he is someone who was part of that unfortunate and embarrassing time of her life. Mortified, she plans an early exit from the party, but Santa has different ideas. Sam Coble always wanted to get to know the girl behind the reputation, and now that she is an accomplished, independent woman, thatdetermination spurs him to action. Constance is going to discover this particular Santa has a soft spot for naughty girls. He plans to give her everything she ever put on a Christmas list...and then some. Hot For Santa By Lacey Alexander Book 10 in the Twelve Quickies Of Christmas series Amy Finnegan has been attracted to Cole Bradshaw for years, but when he dons a Santa suit at the local mall and asks her to be his elf, her attraction turns into full blown lust. Yet when the entire holiday season passes with no response to her flirtations, (leaving the lacy undies she's been wearing beneath her elf dress untouched), Amy resolves to give up the chase. Cole's Christmas Eve invitation, (a thrilling night of eggnog and movies), is the wake up call Amy needs to get over her crush. Little does she know that Cole has planned a seduction, (complete with erotic Christmas gifts), that will turn her into his willing holiday slave. Before the night is over, the sexy man wearing nothing but a Santa hat will prove to Amy that it's more rewarding to be naughty than nice. Elf Song By Samantha Winston Book 11 in the Twelve Quickies Of Christmas Series Though he is in great demand at the court, Branagh, the Nutcracker Prince, has sought no mate and found no one to fill his needs. Melflouise Fairnight, once an archer in the elf militia, now a kitchen maid in the palace of the Sugar Plum Fairy wanted only to catch a glimpse of the secretive Nutcracker Prince. She never dreamed he'd desire her, or that his loving could free the elf song she'd kept caged since her husband's death. Their unexpected passion forces Branagh to make a terrible choice, between his kingdom and his woman. Christmas Angel By LisaMarie Rice Book 12 in the Twelve Quickies of Christmas series Nicole Caron lost the love of her life on Christmas Eve. Now only the Christmas Angel can help her.

Talisman Bay - Angel In Moonlight By Ashleigh Raine , Ashleigh RaineDay 1 of the 12 Quickies of ChristmasBook 1.5 in the Talisman Bay seriesBeing a Polgaran Pleasure goddess isn't all it's cracked up to be. Sex isn't exactly boring, but it is just sex, limited emotion involved. Lita craves the intrigue of strong human emotions. Her wish is granted, to spend a year among humans, learning and experiencing their emotions. Then destiny throws her for quite a loop when she's pulled into Ben's arms and discovers just how wonderful love is. But the clock is ticking. If she stays, she'll lose everything, but if she leaves Ben, she'll lose even more.This book is loosely connected to the Talisman Bay series, but can be read as a stand-aloneReview quotes for Angel in Moonlight by Ashleigh Raine5 stars!". . .a beautiful tale of love involving two individuals who share a bond that transcends their respective worlds."~Mireya Orsini, Just Erotic Romance Reviews". . .this book is smoking. . .well written with a depth of human emotions rarely seen in a short story. . .I always look forward to novels by this talented author, and this one doesn't disappoint."~Angela Camp, Romance Reviews Today4 1/2 hearts!". . .a definite must-read when you only have a small amount of time but still yearn for romance and steamy lovemaking. . ."~Kimberly for Love RomancesMen of August - August Heat By Lora LeighDay 2 in the 12 Quickies of Christmas seriesBook 4 of the Men of August seriesJoin the August Family for Christmas. It's been a little more than a year since Cade, Brock and Sam wrestled their lives back from the woman determined to destroy them. Join them in this first August family Christmas celebration, August Heat, and see if their wives have been naughty or nice, or if the brothers must show them once again how proper August wives should act.Make Me Believe By Shiloh WalkerBook 3 in the Twelve Quickies of Christmas seriesChelly is going nuts. . .she thinks. And she's fighting for the right

"On the first day of Christmas My true love gave to me A partridge in a pear tree." For many centuries young and old alike have been singing about the maids a-milking, the lords a-leaping, and a partridge in a pear tree. A Christmas carol, a parlor game, and a delightful counting song-The Twelve Days of Christmas- is indeed a favorite of the holiday season. In this book, sumptuously illustrated by Jan Brett, all the splendid images of The Twelve Days of Christmas come joyously alive. Look closely and you'll see not only the extravagant gifts given by a suitor to his lady, but a love story, a family's busy Christmas preparations, "Merry Christmas" in eleven languages, and a veritable menagerie of charming creatures. Jan Brett's exquisitely detailed illustrations so rich in traditional folk motifs, make this book a visual treat to be enjoyed over and over again.

The classic Christmas carol The Twelve Days of Christmas is presented to readers in a colorful and creative way in this charming holiday volume. The delightful text is paired with vibrant, colorful illustrations of eight maids a-milking, nine ladies dancing, ten lords a-leaping, and all the other beloved characters and items mentioned in this popular holiday song. Readers are inspired to use their imaginations as they explore this beautiful picture book, which encourages independent reading while also serving as a fun and fanciful choice for holiday story time.

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... a book filled with all the joy of the beloved holiday carol! Susan Spellman's sweet illustrations bring the sentiment and whimsy of the classic song to life in beautiful color, making this the perfect keepsake item for anyone looking to capture the delight of the Christmas season. You can even personalize the book to make it extra special.

Patterns explore unusual number relationships, series and sequences, and squares and square roots. Puzzles include mystery numbers, number tricks, secret numbers, and cross-math puzzles. Problems set in interesting situations have students apply strategies and use calculators appropriately to find solutions.