Hard Candy — Multiple Authors

The international bestselling team of er*tica writers from Hot Ink Press have a whole new present to stuff your stocking this holiday season. The Hard Candy box set features 8 seasonal stories that will warm up long winter nights. Candi Delshanagus' "Twelve Strings of Christmas" Tasha Hollister has an addiction and it's ruining Christmas. No, it isn't drugs or alcohol. It could be considered gambling, though. Tasha's addiction is musicians. The last one kicked her off his tour bus in this cruddy little town. Now she's working in the local watering hole for room and board upstairs, and trying to resist the charms of the in-house talent. Is Tasha prepared to gamble her heart, and her no-strings sex policy, for the twelve-string guitarist with the magic hands and silver tongue? Kim Carmichael's "The Wish" All Attorney Emma Hollingsworth wanted for Christmas was for her law firm's Senior Partner, Leland Ryan, to see her for more than his fact-finding guru. With the help of a wish that expires by Christmas, the night of ecstasy she always dreamed of becomes a reality. However, in the cold light of day Leland must judge if she is innocent or committed a crime of passion. Kim McNiel's "No Regrets" Gabby couldn't be dreading Christmas any more than last year's, when she caught her ex-fiance ho-ho-ho-ing with someone else. This year, Gabby has a plan. She'll hide at home, work through the holiday and skip the annual Christmas party. One problem, Trey, the new boss is the one having the party. For the first time in a year, Gabby's tempted. For Trey, she's a present that he wants to unwrap with his teeth. For Gabby, she is determined to jingle his bells. Join these two as they twist up a little tinsel in the spirit of the holiday season. Rue Volley's "Vertigo" Erin works in marketing and promotions at a top firm in Chicago with her best friend Molly. Her life would be perfect if she had not just ended her long relationship with Andy, a man she met while still in college. Andy was never so much there for conversation as he was a friend with benefits, so Erin is confused as to why she thinks of him so often. As they go on Christmas break she slips into a pattern of eating truffles and watching romance movies alone. Molly decides to intervene and drags Erin out for a night of clubbing. They end up at a new club named "VERTIGO" and once there Erin is shocked to find out that there is a whole world she never even knew existed. This will prove to be a Christmas Holiday that she will never forget. Khelsey Jackson's "Holiday in Handcuffs" Gretchen and Stefan promised one night but that didn't happen. After finding each other again and falling in love they are now married and expecting. But there is one thing Gretchen wants for Christmas, will her adoring husband go against what he wants and give her what she needs? Chelle's "The Christmas Collar" Mariana and Eric played tie me up games in the bedroom. Ready to take it to the next level she pledges her mind body and soul to him. Unsure of what she is really getting into. After a night at a club and she runs. Can Mariana earn Eric's collar? Is he worthy of her submission? Or will this be a Christmas disaster? Riley Steel's "Secret Santa" After ditching her cheating boyfriend Alan, Jenny is ready to jump back into dating. One problem, she's never dated before. Alan was her high school sweetheart until he left her for another woman. Jenny is just thinking that it might be better not dating at all, but then the new hot delivery man Anthony flirts with her. Then the Secret Santa draw sees her lumbered with her boss Charles to buy a present for, a boss who also starts to flirt with her Out of the blue, Alan changes his mind and decides he wants to fight for Jenny. Torn between comfort, spontaneity, and dark and dangerous, Jenny doesnt know who to chose. Torn between three men...who will Jenny spend Christmas with?