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Valentine Vote
By Susan Blexrud. 2014
Courtney Larson is a lobbyist for the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, and Eric Morrison is a U.S. Senator from a…
North Carolina tobacco family. They’re entrenched on opposing sides of a new tobacco tax, with the vote slated for Valentine’s Day. As if that weren’t enough to have them running in opposite directions, Courtney is a sexual novice, and Eric has a framed riding crop in his office that Courtney thinks he uses for carnal pleasure. Their misreading of each other’s intents and desires makes for mixed signals politically and romantically. Can they find common ground on the Senate floor, and more importantly, in love?Sensuality Level: SensualRinging in Love: A Holiday for Romance
By Peggy Bird. 2014
With a business to grow and a teenaged son to raise, Catherine Bennett doesn't have time for a social life.…
Besides, after her husband left her for another woman, she's not exactly thrilled at the prospect of opening up her heart again. But when she leases office space in Dominic Russo's building, she can't keep her mind - or her eyes - off her new landlord. Only problem is he happens to be a known womanizer . . . and her professional rival.Unfortunately for Dominic, Philadelphia's most eligible bachelor is definitely in a dry spell. He hasn't dated in months, contrary to the rumors, but convincing career-minded Catherine that there's more to him than his reputation will be a challenge. Since she's determined to focus on work, he offers her an irresistible chance at winning a huge contract if she partners with his company.But will mixing business and pleasure make for a happy New Year's Eve?Sensuality Level: SensualUnmasking Love: A Holiday for Romance
By Peggy Bird. 2014
Getting a life do-over in the small theater town of Ashland, Oregon, has suited lawyer Julie Payne to a T.…
After ten years in the Portland prosecutor’s office, she’s enjoying her new, easy lifestyle, and she’s not looking for any complications.Trace Watkins comes to town seeking the same refuge from life as a big city banker. A new job might make Ashland his permanent address, and he likes what he sees of the place, especially when he meets Julie one hot Halloween night.The sparks fly instantly between the costumed couple, and Julie and Trace waste no time connecting beneath the sheets while literally hiding behind their masks.But when the holiday hook-up ends, their real identities present a serious snag: Trace manages the bank Julie happens to be suing. The only way they can turn this trick into a treat is if both of them are willing to face their pasts and finally bury the skeletons in their closets.Sensuality Level: SensualCandlelight Conspiracy
By Dana Volney. 2015
Sophie Graystone is a florist by day, a lead guitarist by night, and neighbor to an aloof restaurant owner all…
the time. But then her apartment building loses power during the holidays, and thanks to the wickless candle trend, she's left with no light and a rumbling tummy.What's a guy to do but invite this crazy, beautiful whirlwind for a late-night menu tasting? Marc Sizzo's too busy concentrating on making his new venture a success to fall in love. But sharing confidences in the intimate candlelight just might be the spark for a real relationship.Marc's sincerity, wit, and sexy body catch Sophie off guard and make her rethink her own approach to love . . . until his ex-fiancee shows up out of the blue and wants him back. Will the New Year blaze new hope for Marc and Sophie or snuff out this fledgling flame?Sensuality Level: SensualThe Sisters Eight Book 9
By Lauren Baratz-Logsted. 2012
It's the final book! Each of the Eights has received her power and gift and they even know where Daddy…
is--inside a snowglobe-shaped Christmas tree ornament. Now all they have to do is get inside the ornament and rescue Daddy. Hopefully, Mommy's in there with him. For heaven's sake, how are they supposed to shrink all of them (plus the cats!) down to a size small enough to fit in the globe and then actually get inside it? Of course, through magic or just shear will power--who really knows which--the girls have done quite a few things that, to be honest, they really shouldn't have been able to do. But this seems like asking too much even for these intelligent and talented girls. But the Eights are also a very determined group. Now that they know where Daddy is, they will--and they do--find a way to him. But they never would have guessed what else awaits them inside the snowglobe.Lights, Latkes, and Love: A Holiday for Romance Novella
By Peggy Bird. 2014
Ah, the holidays. David Shay can't get enough of the December festivities. He especially enjoys sharing his love of the…
season with the underprivileged children at his non-profit organization SafePlace for Children and Parents. Hannah Jenkins, on the other hand, turns into a jaded Scrooge every year on Black Friday. As manager of a large retail store, she's seen firsthand how the rampant commercialism of the holiday can bring out the worst in people.When David's organization is the charity Hannah's boss picks for their annual donation, it falls on her to organize a huge holiday party, whether she likes it or not.Can a nice Jewish boy—with the help of some Christmas lights, a little girl, and a latke party—teach Hannah the true meaning of the season and guarantee them both a New Year's Eve kiss to remember?Sensuality Level: SensualPolly's Absolutely Worst Birthday Ever
By Frances Thomas. 2001
Fluffy's Happy Halloween (Fluffy the Classroom Guinea Pig #3)
By Kate Mcmullan. 1998
Ten Tiny Toes
By Todd Tarpley. 2012
Into the world came ten tiny toes,a hundred times sweeter than one could suppose.... There's nothing sweeter in the…
world than a baby's ten tiny toes. From tiny feet nuzzled and tickled in the crib to bath time, playtime, and those very first big steps, here is a wonderful way to commemorate the unforgettable moments in a young child's life. Marc Brown's adorable collage illustrations bring Todd Tarpley's rhythmic text to life in this tender read-aloud. It is a joyous celebration of the unbreakable bond of love that guides a child through each exciting milestone and beyond.Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. To explore further access options with us, please contact us through the Book Quality link on the right sidebar. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.Agatha Parrot and the Heart of Mud
By Kjartan Poskitt, Wes Hargis. 2016
First, Martha's mom bans her from playing soccer, and Agatha and friends must get Martha back on the field. Then…
Agatha's brother, James, receives an email from a mysterious girl, Bella, and Agatha secretly responds for him. It's just one of those things that sisters have to do! Agatha discovers Bella's love of spelling might hold the secret for getting Martha permission to play soccer again. Several forged emails--and a few spelling tests--later, will Martha play in the big game? And what will happen when the innocent Bella meets the real James? The irresistible adventures of Agatha Parrot continue in this funny and unpredictable installment.Creepy-crawly Birthday (Bunnicula and Friends #2)
By James Howe. 1999
Why doesn't Toby want the Monroe family pets to see his birthday surprise? What are seven boxes with air holes…
doing in the study? Are Harold the dog, Chester the cat, Howie the puppy, and Bunnicula the rabbit about to be replaced? Not if they can help it!Just Grace and the Trouble with Cupcakes
By Charise Mericle Harper. 2013
It's time for the school fair, and Just Grace's class has chosen a cupcake theme. But the fair's highlight, a…
cupcake competition, causes quite a stir when Grace gets paired with dreadful Owen 1 and not with her best pal, Mimi. Grace is devastated. And just when she thinks things can't get worse, her team votes down her idea to build a cupcake Eiffel Tower in favor of building Spiderman. It's a challenging time for Grace. Will she be able to overcome her disappointment and lead her team onward? Will Grace's team ever figure out how to make a Spiderman out of cupcakes? Visit Just Grace's website at www.justgracebooks.com to find all sorts of fun things, including videos, quizzes, and information about all the Just Grace books.New Year's Revolution! (The Secret World of Alex Mack #22)
By Diana G. Gallagher. 1997
Angels and Other Strangers: Family Christmas Stories
By Katherine Paterson. 1979
Aminister, trying to help a boy find his father, winds up in jail on Christmas Eve. A mother copes with…
the death of her infant. A father searches for his runaway son. A widower takes in an outspoken foster child who tests the limits of his generosity. In unexpected ways that illuminate the true meaning of the Christmas story, these people put aside their loneliness and sorrows and fears and rediscover the joy of life. These inspirational stories are parables for today, voicing hope, celebration, and the mysteries of the human heart.Haunted Hike (Elliot's Park #2)
By Patrick Carman. 2008
It's Halloween in Elliot Park and the squirrels are all in costume, ready for some trick-or-treating fun. But when Elliot,…
Chip, Twitch, and the rest of the gang think they see a ghost in Camp Canyon, there's a frightful mystery to be solved.The Return of Santa Paws (Santa Paws #2)
By Nicholas Edwards. 1996
When they rescued him as a stray last Christmas they called their new part German Shepherd, part Collie, Santa Paws.…
Now it's Christmas again and Santa Paws doesn't go hungry any more. Twelve-year-old Patricia and her ten-year-old brother, Greg, are excited about taking him in their Uncle Steve's small plane to meet their parents for a snowy, country Christmas. Then the fun turns to terror when the plane crashes in a treetop in the wilderness. Only with Santa Paws' help do they escape the plane before it plunges over a cliff. All but Greg are injured, yet they manage to make a small shelter and build a fire. Uncle Steve is too badly hurt to help. Patricia and Greg are ordinary kids like you. The snow is falling fast so they know planes can't come looking for them. On Christmas eve they face the possibility that despite trying their best, they might die. Will they live to celebrate another Christmas? Find out in this exciting adventure. Check out the other three books in the Santa Paws series in the Bookshare collection. Look for: #1 Santa Paws, #3 Santa Paws Come Home, and #4 Santa Paws to the Rescue.The Gingerbread Pirates
By Kristin Kladstrup. 2009
It's Christmas Eve, and Jim and his mother are making pirate gingerbread men to leave as a snack for Santa.…
Jim makes a captain- complete with a gingerbread cutlass and a toothpick for a peg leg- and names him Captain Cookie. Jim thinks he's much too good to be eaten and sets him aside. Late that night, when Jim is fast asleep, Captain Cookie sets off on a daring adventure to find his pirate crew and rescue them from a mysterious character he's heard about, a cannibal named Santa Claus. This fresh, funny story sparkles with all the excitement of a pirate adventure and all the magic of Christmas morning.Corgi in the Cupcakes (Animal Ark #55)
By Ben M. Baglio. 2008
Beagle in a Backpack (Animal Ark #45)
By Ben M. Baglio. 2005
Puppy in a Present (Animal Ark #42)
By Ben M. Baglio. 2004
Mandy's friend Chloe gets a very exciting Christmas Present -- a beautiful golden cocker spaniel puppy named Indy! Chloe really…
deserves something to cheer her up, since her little brother, Harvey, has been very sick. But Mandy isn't sure this is the best time for Chloe's family to have a new pet. Then Mandy notices Indy is sick. And the timing couldn't be worse because Harvey is in the Hospital. Will Mandy be able to figure out what's wrong with the puppy on her own while Chloe's family is busy caring for Harvey?