But she concludes that love is officially dead when her grandfather Poppi suddenly passes, leaving her grandmother Nona devastated. To help out, Emma works in the family bookstore, which Nona insists must be decked out in sweetheart décor as Poppi would have done for Valentine's Day. Although she feels like a V-Day Scrooge, Emma quickly learns to enjoy the task with the help of a handsome family friend, Lane Forester, who shows her that hanging hearts is much more fun when done to the tune of Dean Martin. As Emma and Lane share time and memories of Poppi, she reconsiders the notion that romance is alive. Just as Emma's heart begins to lift, however, she learns her sister has already staked a claim on Lane. Emma's mother and sister insist Lane only sees her as a future sister-in-law, but she can't help wondering if it could be something more.

    Well, one voice repeating one word over and over again. Soft and sweet with the promise of power, it calls to her. The twelve year old has no idea that the tender little word is a catalyst that serves to reveal a world hidden to most humans. Abbey has yet to discover that following the word’s call to its origin will change the course of her life forever. Abbey and her mother don’t have much, and depending on the day, sometimes they don’t even have a roof over their heads. She wants more out of life than just wondering where her next meal is. So she shouldn't be wasting her time daydreaming about going on a selfish quest, should she? Does she have the strength to leave behind what little she has? Will she have the courage to break through the illusions surrounding her and lift the cloak of shadows?

     Escape into 20 bewitching novellas from your favorite USA Today and International Bestselling Paranormal authors. From witches to shifters, to fae and vampires, this scintillating set will have you reading well into the witching hour. This collection also comes with an opportunity to receive 20 MORE full-length novels by the same authors for FREE. That’s 40 spectacular stories all for the price of a cup of witch’s brew!

    With excerpts from fourteen new, upcoming, and fan favorite Avon and Avon Impulse novels and novellas, including an introduction from Eloisa James.It Happened One Valentine's Day: An Avon Romance Valentine's Day Sampler includes excerpts from:The Trouble with Valentine's Day by Rachel GibsonOnce Upon a Tower by Eloisa JamesImmortal Ever After by Lynsay SandsTwice Tempted by Jeaniene FrostBride by Moonlight by Liz Carlyle"V is for Vampwoman" (from Vampires Gone Wild) by Kerrelyn Sparks"A Forever Love" (from Vampires Gone Wild) by Pamela PalmerTrue Love at Silver Creek Ranch by Emma Cane"Love Me Tender" (from Kiss Me: An Avon Books Valentine Day Anthology) by Cheryl HarperSaved by the Rancher by Jennifer RyanThe Earl in My Bed by Sophie JordanWhat Happens in Scotland by Jennifer McQuistonDestiny's Embrace by Beverly JenkinsThe Maclean Groom by Kathleen Harrington

     When her pirate ghost, Rafe, sees the potion and thinks it is for Miss Elva – all hell breaks loose. Get swept along on a fun Valentine's Day story in quaint Tequila Key.

    He's a firefighter who loves the unexpected. Will the sparks between them amount to something more?AndyAs a photographer, I’ve endured more weddings than any single woman should have to.But I love my job, even if it is a little routine.Then I land a gig shooting promo materials for a local firefighter bachelor auction.I expect it to be a fun opportunity, but not much more.That is, until one smokin’ hot man in particular catches my attention.Dean Wilkins is sexy, confident, and makes me want to slide down his pole.Can I trust him with my heart, or am I just playing with fire?DeanBeing a firefighter has been my lifelong dream.Part of what I love about it is that I never know what to expect.And the photographer who comes to take promo pictures is definitely a surprise.Andy Sutherland is curvy, creative, and sets my pants on fire.Now I have to convince her that what we have is worth bidding on.

    In his picture-book debut, David Petersen, the Eisner Award-winning creator of Mouse Guard, tells a delightful tale that becomes the perfect way to say "I love you." Bring this sweet story home to your Valentine today.

    She's learned to be in control of her life and her emotions. Still, running Twilight's annual Valentine's Day bachelor auction is right up her alley—until her high school sweetheart zooms back into town. He's still heart-stoppingly handsome, but it's clear he hasn't changed the daredevil ways that put the brakes on their first love.Injured NASCAR driver Josh Langtree isn't up for being anyone's sweetheart these days either. He's just looking for a place to lick his wounds … until a misunderstanding lands him doing community service in Sesty's auction. Soon he finds himself standing in front of hundreds of screaming women—wearing a tux and a smile. And then there's Sesty—looking as tempting as ever.He says he's changed, and the sparks between them are flying fast and furious, but can Sesty trust Josh to take the wheel and drive her into the future she never dreamed possible?