A soft and steamy holiday romance series by Jackie Lau! Amber Wong has landed her dream job at the Stratford Festival, and life is looking good. Sure, she hasn’t had sex in so long that her condoms have expired, but she’ll just pick up some new ones, along with discounted Christmas chocolate, at the grocery store. And that’s where she runs into Dr. Sebastian Lam, the son of her parents’ close friends, whom she hasn’t seen in years. He’s moved back to Ontario, newly single, and… Oh my God. He’s really hot. The attraction is mutual and no-strings-attached sex is the perfect arrangement for both of them, since Amber has sworn off dating after a string of terrible boyfriends. But what if their families find out they’re spending time together and start interfering in their lives? That would be a disaster. Even worse? If they develop feelings for each other, given a relationship is the last thing Amber wants right now… * * * This is the fourth book in a series of novellas about the Wong siblings. Each one features a different holiday. Book 1: A Match Made for Thanksgiving Book 2: A Second Chance Road Trip for Christmas Book 3: A Fake Girlfriend for Chinese New Year Book 4: A Big Surprise for Valentine's Day KEYWORDS: holiday romance, Valentine's Day, rom-com, romantic comedy, contemporary romance, steamy romance, spicy romance, spicy rom-com, Canadian romance, best friend's little sister, family drama, friends with benefits, doctor hero, no strings attached, Chinese Canadian, happy ending, sibling romance series, lighthearted romance, foodie romance

A little girl tries to create the perfect heart-shaped valentine for her mother on Valentine's Day.

It's Valentine's day and Chomp, the lemon shark, is new to the neighborhood. He hasn't made any friends yet, so who will be his valentine?

Valentine's Day is all about showing kindness to the most important people in your life—and if you're caring and thoughtful, you can help Cupid spread love and happiness, too! Will you spot a Cupid this Valentine's day? If you do, will you be ready to help him spread love and kindness? By being observant, helpful, and friendly, you can lend Cupid a hand, and together you can make special cards and gifts to show all your favorite people how much they mean to you. So, grab some supplies—stickers, markers, crayons, colored paper, glue, and whatever else you like (it's the thought that counts on Valentine's Day!)—and think of heartfelt messages to share with your loved ones. Then be ready to meet Cupid and work together to spread cheer and happiness! Sue Fliess’s poetic read-aloud text and Simona Sanfilippo’s vibrant, whimsical illustrations will provide joy for young readers eager to help Cupid share the love! Also included are guides for teachers and parents about how to engage children in making Valentine's Day cards and how to interest them in the history of the holiday, the mythology behind the winged messenger Cupid, and the value of being thoughtful and kind to everyone.

A valentine might make Gus the grump happy but nobody dares give him one.

"It's Valentine's Day in Chipping Cheddar. Angelina Ballerina sends Valentine's Day cards to all of her friends and family. Readers can pull the tabs to read the valentines. At the end, Angelina has a Valentine's Day card for readers, too, and gets a sweet surprise of her own"--

Curious George, the mischievous monkey, and his friends celebrate Valentine's Day with decorating, baking, card making, and some unexpected hilarity.

A turkey hides from two brothers looking for food for Thanksgiving Day, and they end up finding something better to eat.

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Just before Valentine's Day, Henry and his classmates discover a heart-shaped box on their teacher Mr. McCarthy's desk. Who's it for? As the students spy on Mr. McCarthy, they see him talking to the playground monitor, smiling at the lunch lady, and eating with the French teacher! How many girlfriends does Mr. McCarthy have? When Henry finally asks Mr. McCarthy just who that heart-shaped box is for'the class gets a big surprise! Nancy Carlson's humorous text and candy-colored illustrations showcase just how sweet Valentine's Day can be.