Previously published as Short and Sweet. A heartwarming collection of short stories from the beloved author. Romance can be found in every corner of the world and has changed the lives of people in every period of history. In this collection of sixteen stand-alone short stories including a brand new tale, Anna Jacobs encapsulates the spark of first love and the glow of second chances in her inimitable style which fans new and old will take to their hearts. This collection includes: The Best Valentine's Day Ever: Heartbreak prompts Chrissie to seek comfort with her gran, Nancy. But unhappiness and misunderstandings turn into a double celebration across generations. The Group Settler's Wife: Western Australia, 1924. Maggie is forging a new life for her family, the chance for a fresh start for them all after the lingering effects of war. In an unfamiliar setting and unaccustomed to the rough and ready conditions of pioneer life, Maggie discovers a stronger side to herself and will find happiness where she did not expect it. Previously published as Short and Sweet, The Best Valentine's Day Ever and other stories includes a new short story.
From Rachel Bright, creator of the #1 Publishers Weekly bestseller Love Monster comes a new story about sharing and chocolate—perfect for Valentine's Day. When Love Monster comes home from vacation, he discovers a box of chocolates on his doorstep. He knows he should share it with his friends, but what if there's none left for him after everyone has a piece? What if they take his favorite-the double chocolate strawberry swirl? And even worse-what if the only piece left is the coffee-flavored one? Ick! In the end, Love Monster learns that sharing with friends is the sweetest treat of all.
When Barbara's treasured bracelet of tiny hearts breaks, the little girl gets a wonderful idea. She can't wait for Valentine's Day to show her family just how much she loves them with a very special surprise.
New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean takes us on an awesome trip with Pete the Cat as he discovers just how special Valentine's Day can be! At first, Pete thinks Valentine's Day isn't cool...until he realizes all the special cats there are in his life. Once Pete the Cat realizes how much fun Valentine’s Day can be, he decides to make valentine cards for his family and friends. But what happens when he realizes he's forgotten to make a card for a very important cat?
It's Valentine's Day, and Little Critter's class is celebrating! They're decorating the classroom with hearts, eating cupcakes, and making Valentine's Day mailboxes. Little Critter is making an extra special card for an extra special valentine. Who will it be? Pull back the flaps and discover all the fun Valentine's Day surprises.
Welcome to "Valentine's Stories For Kids"! This book is filled with five heartwarming and exciting stories that will take you on a journey of love, friendship, and adventure. Each story is specially crafted for children and will delight and inspire them. In "Chocolate, Candy, and Ice Cream Valentine's Day," we follow the story of a young girl who loves sweets and sets out to make the perfect Valentine's Day treat for his best friend. Along the way, he learns about the true meaning of friendship and the importance of sharing. In "The Quest for Love and Kindness: Olivia's Valentine's Day Adventure," follow Olivia as she embarks on a journey to spread love and kindness throughout her community. In "Paws and Claws: A Valentine's Day Story of Friendship" meet two lovable animals who discover the true meaning of friendship and love on Valentine's Day In "The Valentine's Day Beach Adventure," join Emma and her mom as they spend a fun-filled day at the beach, making new friends and discovering the beauty of Valentine's Day. Finally, "A Valentine's Day to Remember: A Sports Story" is an inspiring tale about a group of friends who love sports and have the best Valentine's Day ever when they get to chat with a soccer star. Join them as they learn about the importance of hard work, perseverance, and friendship. In this book, children will learn about the importance of love, kindness, friendship, and adventure, and will be inspired to make the most of every Valentine's Day. Get ready for an exciting journey with "Valentine's Stories For Kids"! Order now and make it the best Valentine's Day gift for kids!
Eleven lovelorn singletons. Eleven tales of Cupid, catastrophe, and maybe more...These characters have had it with love--or, if not with that, with Valentine's Day. But no matter how they fight it, Cupid refuses to relent. From struggling singles to secret crushes to enemies turned much, much more, these lightning strikes of love will add a spark of hope to your holiday. Worst Valentine's Day Ever flips the script on lonely hearts who seem destined for Valentine's disaster. If you like laugh-out-loud rom-coms, terrible dates gone right, and gorgeous happily-ever-afters, then you'll love this adorable collection. It ain't all hearts and roses; but these tales of triumph will find your faith in Valentine's Day--and your faith in love--restored. The Worst Day Ever SeriesThe Worst Day Ever Series collects tales of hilarity, hope and survival for characters facing classically-stressful situations. From not-so-happy holidays to doomed-to-be-a-disaster predicaments, they find the love they need to get them through. This series is proud to feature characters from diverse backgrounds, #ownvoices authors, and a range of romantic themes: contemporary to paranormal, cis/hetero to LGBTQ+, sweet to steamy, body-positive, neurodiverse, interracial/multicultural, and more.