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Angel In Moonlight By Ashleigh Raine Day 1 of the 12 Quickies of Christmas Being a Polgaran Pleasure goddess isn't all it's cracked up to be. Sex isn't exactly boring, but it is just sex, limited emotion involved. Lita craves the intrigue of strong human emotions. Her wish is granted, to spend a year among humans, learning and experiencing their emotions. Then destiny throws her for quite a loop when she's pulled into Ben's arms and discovers just how wonderful love is. But the clock is ticking. If she stays, she'll lose everything, but if she leaves Ben, she'll lose even more. Men of August - August Heat By Lora Leigh Day 2 in the 12 Quickies of Christmas series Join the August Family for Christmas. It's been a little more than a year since Cade, Brock and Sam wrestled their lives back from the woman determined to destroy them. Join them in this first August family Christmas celebration, August Heat, and see if their wives have been naughty or nice, or if the brothers must show them once again how proper August wives should act. Make Me Believe By Shiloh Walker Book 3 in the Twelve Quickies of Christmas series Chelly is going nuts.she thinks. And she's fighting for the right to keep her little boy. Right before Christmas, her ex announces he is going to sue for custody of their child. Because she is losing her mind. She is talking to a man who doesn't exist. A tall, sexy creature with wicked blue eyes and magic in his hands. And he can't possibly exist. After all, elves aren't real. Just A Little Magic By Kate Douglas Book 4 in the Twelve Quickies of Christmas series Beth Adams expected a proposal of marriage on Christmas Eve. What she gets is a wanna-be Santa Claus who's just gotten pink-slipped. Dominic Claus isn't merely good looking, he's perfect.he's just not Santa material. Beth could care less, especially once she discovers that Dom is a lot more than a good looking guy in a Santa suit-he's the lover of her dreams, toys included. Unfortunately, he actually thinks he's an elf. Differences aside, Beth discovers that all it takes is Just a Little Magic to find true love. Ringing In The Season By Rachel Bo Book 5 in the Twelve Quickies of Christmas series Christmas is only two days away, and Traci Campbell has never felt more miserable. Her seventeen-year marriage seems on the verge of failure. Rick makes no time for the kids, for her.they haven't made love in four months. She can't stand the thought of losing Rick, but her heartfelt appeal a month ago appears to have meant nothing to him. But a determined husband can make a lot happen in a few short weeks, and a very unusual treasure hunt leads Traci on an erotic journey down memory lane. Can love, determination, and five tiny golden rings save a marriage? The Toymaker By R Casteel Book 6 in the Twelve Quickies of Christmas series Samantha, widowed with two small children on the Missouri frontier, struggles to survive through the harsh winter. When she gives the small toymaker named, Claudius, shelter from a storm, little miracles begin to happen. But, are they enough to restore love, and her belief in the Magic of Christmas.
Customer Reviews:
the best of xmas.......2007-09-17
I bought this book because it had the last in the "august men series" by lora leigh and of course the book was great great great. All the authors in this anthology are great and I have to say buy it now read it and keep it but first you will need to buy the other three in the august series before reading this one you dont want to read out of sequence now do you.
Quick and Fun!!!.......2007-05-13
The Twelve Quickies of Christmas Vol 1
I liked this book because the stories were fast reads and but still interesting and just as HOT as ever. I bought this book because it featured the August men in it, and I absolutly loved the August Men ( Marly's Choice, Seducing Sarah & Heather's Gift ). I fell inlove with the characters and couldn't wait for them to come in the mail. I love books like this, the hotter the better and this was extremely HOT!!!
The Twelve Quickies.......2006-07-20
I have enjoyed other books by Lora Leigh, and I was very pleased with this bookwith just not her but the other authors, what a wonderful blend of stories. It is great that a author can get a story across in short form as well as her longer books.
Lora thank you for the "QUICKIES"
Lora Leigh Fan.......2006-02-23
I only bought this book for the short story by Lora Leigh that completes the series for the August brothers. It was great and I would give her story a 5.
The other stories were okay but I would not have bought this book if Lora Leigh was not in it. I would suggest that you buy it if you are looking for a specific author. If not, I would pass on it.
Make Me Believe.......2005-04-25
How I wished there was more to this book! I couldn't put it down. Bring on the tissues and sniffles. Ms. Walker takes into a world you of Make Believe. Making you believe there is a Santa Claus and that we are not to old to believe. Caring and loving someone or something so deeply. Sharing our memories, talking to ourselves has us believing in guardian angels. This is a story for you.
Book Description
Each recipe in this cookbook has a start to finish time of less than 30 minutes. Imagine a mouth-watering meal ready and sitting on the table in just half an hour. Quickies in the Kitchen is a fun book for those who know there are better ways to spend your time than cooking! A great Valentine's Day gift!
Customer Reviews:
Great.......2007-09-18
Purchased this as a gift for my two friends and after flipping through it I am very tempted to keep one myself..... I recieved my prodeucts in great condition and the recipes are fun and quick and the cover makes a humorous gift for girlfriends....
Book Description
When you've had a tiring day at the office, running after-work errands, going to classes, or working out at the gym, the last thing you want to do when you get home is spend more than an hour in the kitchen preparing a meal. Few cookbooks speak as directly to busy working couples today as Quickies for Couples: Fast, Fresh Recipes for Two. Filled with comprehensive culinary ideas, from kitchen safety, shopping, and food storage tips to flavorful appetizers, entrées, side dishes, and desserts, it presents a wide range of culinary information for busy people. Here couples can find creative ways to choose ingredients they already have on hand, thus making the chore of preparing meals an easy and rewarding experience.
The recipes in Quickies for Couples are characterized by the following qualities:
* Flavorful: Lots of delicious favorites and family recipes presented, including favorites like oatmeal cookies, baked french fries, and seven-layer dips.
* Fast: Most of the recipes can be prepared in 30 minutes or less.
* Friendly: Recipes are presented in plain English with easy-to-follow instructions. The equipment needed is also listed for each recipe.
* Fresh: Where possible, fresh ingredients and spices are used. The recipes call for very few processed or canned items, and the authors encourage the use of fresh ingredients such as basil, cheese, nuts, fresh vegetables, and fruits.
Quickies for Couples provides a little zest to any meal, making cooking healthy, quick, fun, and rewarding.
Customer Reviews:
Very happy with my purchase.......2007-07-07
For the Chicken Basil-Blue Pasta alone, you should buy this book. It's one of my favorite things I've ever eaten. Yum-O!
As with most cookbooks, there are some recipes I like and some I don't. Overall, it's definitely worth it. Don't try just one recipe and then never use it again. Try to pick recipes that include ingredients you know you like, and try those first.
returned.......2007-04-13
i returned it because the recipes weren't very original or enticing, it was written in this odd, cutesy tone and for those who care, there weren't very many pictures. it was overall a let down. as far as cooking for 2, i recommend EatingWell serves two.
Great resource for small families.......2006-09-26
I have been inspired by this book to perform an activity that has intimidated me for years - cook. Even the cullinarily challenged can make these meals! The format is also well done, listing the equipment needed for each recipe, and it includes mix and match charts for everyday favorites. Most of all, I love that the meals are relatively quick and incorporate fresh ingredients. The lack of leftovers is fantastic for us, since we just can't get excited about eating them. Of the 3 "Cooking for Two" books I purchased, this one is by far the best
Amazing and wonderful bood.......2005-01-25
I can not say enough wonderful things about this book. The recipes are easy, quick and most of all execellent. I have hidden this book from my husband who likes to cook and often thinks he is a better cook than me. With this book as my "secret weapon" I have been able to impress the pants off of him. I have not found a bad recipe yet. The portions are smaller than most recipes, and the tips throughout the book are witty and fun and a perfect compliment to this book. I would highly recommend this to everyone- and am buying it for my mother-in-law as my husband has even raved to her about these recipes!! That alone is good enough for me to know the book is wonderful!
A standard resource in my kitchen.......2005-01-13
I really do enjoy this little cookbook. While not as comprehensive or big as several others I own, I appreciate the fact that many (not all) of the recipes are sized for a small number of portions. Many recipes can be halved rather easily. I love the chocolate chip cookies (which are the standard Nestle tollhouse recipe with a few key changes) and the garlic mushroom marinara sauce, especially with the optional olives added to it. Overall I think this is a good cookbook. I have yet to make anything in it I didn't like.
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- Mental Viagra for the Narrative Soul
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Book Description
Effective techniques for fashioning pleasurable and satisfying sex lives.
Quick can be good in therapy, too. Green and Flemons gather a wonderful array of approaches to brief sex therapy, each presented by a well-known therapist in the field. Pleasure and humor are highlighted—in the office and in bed—as readers are reminded that the point of sex therapy is sexual change. Quickies takes its cue from clients and keeps it positive and quick.
Customer Reviews:
Mental Viagra for the Narrative Soul.......2007-04-25
One of my interests in the area of sexuality is the interaction of sexuality and spirituality, so I was somewhat disappointed that there was not mention of that in the book. In my opinion, the messages that many people receive from their faith community often form the basis for their self-defeating ideas about sexuality. However, I found the chapter on Narrative therapy most helpful because it provided some substance to my argument. Doan explained that "narrative work, informed by social constructionist notions, seeks to liberate clients' voices from the oppression of cultural mythologies and discourses" (p. 155-156). In addition, I believe that the conversation on pages 165-169 further highlights the impact of what I refer to as "religiously defined sexuality."
Of all the chapters in the book, I was able to connect to this chapter most because I consider myself to be a Narrative Therapist. It offered new insights for me into how to work with clients who present with complaints about their attitudes about sex. Though the chapter did not go into great details about the influence of spirituality on sexuality, I was able to apply the core ideas in my personal project for the class which centered on the influence of spirituality on individual's ideas about sexuality. With that said, I feel that the next edition of the book would greatly benefit from an article that deals specifically with the issues of spirituality and sexuality. As a therapist who belongs to the Christian community, I am often left feeling as if I am being pulled between two worlds--the world of therapy and the world of Christianity. Quite often it seems that the suggestions made by therapists are not in sync with fundamental Christian doctrine or practices, and the suggestions made by Christian writers and leaders are often not in harmony with systemic assumptions. While this tug-of-war can be exhausting, it does provide me with some understanding of what clients may be experiencing.
Again, I thank you for your contribution to the field and for your influence on my educational experience as I have been fortunate to study under two of your best and brightest students. I am anxiously awaiting the release of the next edition.
Sincerely,
Tekulve Martial-Vann
wonderful foreplay.......2007-04-20
Quickies served as wonderful foreplay! Several thoughts in the book provoked ideas and challenges, which have helped me to evolve into a better and more aware therapist. The highlight of the book can be found on page 174. This section discusses the therapist's exploration and evaluation of self when seeing clients. The questions were very useful. I believe I can apply this idea to every client, based on their particular incoming issue, simply by rephrasing the questions.
I also particularly enjoyed Chapter Eight - Just Between Us: A Relational Approach to Sex Therapy. I really appreciated the distinction that was made between professional and personal conversation made on page 127. I think that that is something very important to highlight. In addition, reading the section on Relational Sex Therapy was very helpful to my development as a therapist. I could really appreciate and understand your understanding of the multiple relationships that exist within the therapy room. This concept indirectly reiterates the importance of going into the therapy room from a stance of curiosity. This resonates with my own therapeutic assumptions and orientation. By taking a not-knowing posture, the therapist is being non-assuming and showing genuine interest by asking questions to the client. A great example of this is described on page 175 regarding gay and lesbian clients.
Furthermore, great conversations were explored in my Masters level Couples and Sex Therapy class. Your book initiated discussions about a variety of topics, such as some of the following:
* Is there really a difference between making love and having sex?
* What is "making hate"?
* The struggle between parents and children to talk about sex
* Is nudity sexual?
* The definition of sexual intercourse
* One's relation to sex vs. the relation to the person you're having sex with
* Language separation - being female vs. feminine and being male vs. masculine
* The concept of there being more than just two sex types
So, yes, in my opinion, you have accomplished your third goal of "stimulating conversations and further explorations of brief sex therapy." Hence, I am thankful for your thoughts on the subject matter. It has influenced my ideas and created a better understanding of therapy. Thank you.
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Great Read!!!.......2007-04-20
Dear Dr. Green and Dr. Flemons,
After reading your book, Quickies the Handbook of Brief Sex Therapy, I discovered sex therapy could be possible for someone like me! I had been baffled for about a year thinking how sex therapy could occur in the therapy room in a brief and systemic way. Your book managed to put my questions into perspective. I particularly found the Narrative approach to be very helpful. Using a literary metaphor as opposed to the medical model made perfect sense to me. I have found it to be very popular in the mental health field to rely on the medical model in order to make sense of the "problem." However, the eclectic/narrative stance brought about a very new intriguing way in which sex therapy could be incorporated. The book brought out a systemic way towards sex therapy in which the clients do not have to feel someone is "wrong." I must have reread this segment at least 5 times. How wonderful it is to have a conversation with clients without having to identify someone to blame. The book gave me an understanding of how to include externalizing in therapy. For example, the idea that "the problem is the problem" as opposed to "person is the problem" liberated me and my clients from the ongoing trap of medicalizing therapy.
The book presented a good look at therapy in a systemic/cybernetic fashion. I was intrigued by each chapter's introductory paragraphs. The book provided profound insight into the techniques and concepts that were to be applied in the case vignettes. I discovered how much I benefited from the first few paragraphs of each chapter.
The uses of case vignettes were very helpful as well. As a graduate student struggling to learn how to incorporate techniques within a systemic foundation, the vignettes helped display how these skills were used. Specifically in chapter eight, you speak about a relational approach to sex therapy. This chapter helped me experience the importance of a systemic approach in therapy. For example, the chapter mentions, never to focus on just one relationship at a time, but to be aware of other changes in the couples' lives. This allows flexibility and relational freedom to the clients' relationships with whatever the problem may be. Information such as this helped me as the reader grasp the overall concept of the books message.
One aspect of the book that took me a bit off guard was the title. When I first read the title I had some anticipation that the book would be a bit more sexual. For example, sexual in the sense that it would include more graphic details about sexual experiences and styles. However, the book ended up being much more informative than I had expected. The title had me thinking different things about the book as opposed to what I had ended up reading.
The book overall was very enlightening. It was one of those books that never end up on the shelf read only once. The book served more than just a manual for me, but also a very enjoyable read.
Thanks,
A.J. Ramirez
Great read!.......2007-04-19
Dr. Shelley Green and Dr. Douglas Flemons,
I am a student in the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia. One of our professors, Martha Laughlin, used your book for one of our classes: Couples and Sex. I must say that for an overall read, being a student, it was very educational and helpful to me in my journey towards being a marriage and family therapist. The use of case illustrations, while intertwining the disciplines of Batesonian systemic thinking, helped me to more clearly understand how to apply these principals that I am learning. Additionally, when reading through the case illustrations, I was able to apply the teachings of my sociology background, such as social construction and dominant social narratives, and have a clearer understanding of how these can be used in therapy.
On account of personal preference, I found certain chapters more interesting than others. Chapter ten, "How Do Therapists of Same-Sex Couples `Do It'?" was a favorite of mine. Being open to either an opposite-sex or same-sex relationship myself, I could relate to the information described in both chapter ten and chapter two. It is true that there is limited research that can speak about the sexual difficulties of same-sex relationships, and I was glad to see that you both included these chapters. I found this book to also be intriguingly humorous. The double-meanings in some chapter headings such as, "Come Again? From Possibility Therapy to Sex Therapy," "Out of My Office and Into the Bedroom," "Just Between Us: A Relational Approach to Sex Therapy," "Who Really Wants to Sleep With the Medical Model? An Eclectic/Narrative Approach to Sex Therapy," and my personal favorite, "How Do Therapists of Same-Sex Couples `Do It'?" were a delightful aspect to the book. As mentioned in the introduction of this book, these chapter headings and titles grab the reader's attention and hold it there. Sex therapy is indeed a "serious business," but the lightheartedness of these chapter headings makes the book not only a "serious" read, but a fun one too. It is refreshing to know that you can read one of your class books for fun. You had mentioned in the introduction that this was one of your motives. Well, in my opinion you succeeded.
One other chapter that I enjoyed was chapter six, and how author Thorana S. Nelson "briefly" spoke about the different parts of family therapy that have helped to form her orientation to therapy, structural, Bowenian, behavioral, solution-focused, and narrative. For me, as a reader this helped me to better articulate the views behind the therapist and why she chose certain interventions. As a therapist, it is my orientation that you have to be able to make sense of your client's behavior in order to form that therapeutic relationship of change. Vice versa, it is helpful for me to be able to make sense of the therapist in order to understand how change occurred.
The book was well written; therefore, I did not find anything to be significantly confusing. I understand that as a writer/editor, it is more helpful to receive criticisms as opposed to praise, but I do not want to find myself trapped into trying to find something out of nothing. Yet, this did not surprise me considering that I agree with the majority of the ideologies contained in the book. If anything, what I gained most from this book was a better understanding of how to put these theoretical principals into practice. It was an "out of the book and into my therapy room" experience. Thank You for this.
L. Queen
Valdosta State University
Family Therapy Student
Many Ways to Skin A Cat!.......2006-04-12
The collection of brief sex therapy models provides a vast array of techniques that may be employed with heterosexual couples, homosexual couples, and singles of either gender. The models include narrative therapy, catalytic therapy, multi-contextual therapy, relational approach, and techniques rooted in MRI and solution focused based therapy. These models employ a variety of techniques and in some cases crossover in ways that would be described as hybrid models. At the same time, all of the models presented in this work value similar approaches to the conceptualization of the therapeutic process.
The strongest technique that crossed all of the models presented was that of deep respect and the honoring of the client's individual and couple worldviews. The various therapists worked with their clients from an open and collaborative position. It seemed that most of the work exemplified in the case studies reflected a therapeutic stance from a position of second order cybernetics. In some cases, the therapists functioned from a both/and position in which they moved from first to second order cybernetic positions and back as the situation required. The fluidity of movement from these two positions was impressive and invoked a great deal of thought in how I may develop ways to utilize both positions effectively with clients.
A second major commonality across modalities was the respectful shelving of the DSM-IV and the medical model of sex therapy. While the therapists highlighted in this work recognized the impacts that physical health and disease may have on sexual functioning, they did not allow the medical model and the approaches to sex therapy rooted within to organize their treatment methods. Consistently, these therapists both checked with their clients about their physical health and if they had been recently examined with regard to their problems, or required their clients to obtain an examination in relation to their identified problem prior to continuing psychotherapy. It is refreshing to observe clinicians operating from a both/and position in which the validity of physical impairment may exist and at the same time, not allowing physical symptoms whose cause cannot be determined by a physician to organize how they approach therapy.
In addition to continuity of conceptualization in the approach of these clinicians, a careful understanding and a willingness to understand clients and educate regarding the newest pop pathological disorder of sexual addiction was refreshing. One of the contributors, Tracy Todd, labeled this trendy diagnosis the "premature ejaculation of sexual addiction diagnosis. Todd spent a great deal of space addressing the numerous online self assessment instruments that have become widely available to internet surfers who are attempting to understand their own behavior or label the behavior of someone else. Yet, as she pointed out, these instruments are not valid assessments and more importantly, the absence of any DSM criteria for this now popular diagnosis. As systemic theorists, we have come to understand that everything makes sense in context. These various therapists make clear that through the teasing apart of the contextual realities of each case, an understanding of behavior becomes clear. In the cases representing sexual addiction, the context and its deconstruction revealed that the behavior label as sexual addiction was revealed when the clients were asked what they were hoping to gain from the behavior. Rather than a compulsive need for some form of gratification, there were other reasons related to maintaining the existing relationship, avoiding external relationships that may exacerbate emotional pain, and research to teach themselves betters ways to please their partners.
As a reader and clinician, the efforts of the writers to expose how easily the medical models may seduce one and past practices of sex therapy rooted in that model were appreciated. Moreover, the emphasis and examples on how the interactions between partners seem to be more influential in how couples may or may not relate sexually, than the physical dysfunction that may presented. In the several cases provided, the presenting problems that were held prisoner by the medial model of sex therapy gained the freedom to change as the interactions between partners and those around them were altered.
In much of the writings, the influence of Milton Erickson, Don D. Jackson, John Weakland, Gregory Bateson, Jay Haley, and Paul Watzlawick were quite strong. The post modern and social constructionist roots of these "Fathers of Systemic Thinking" were evident in all of the models. In addition, the use of humor and irreverence seems to be a useful method to aid in creating space to talk about this sometimes-difficult subject. I noticed the influence of Erickson, Bateson, and Jackson in some of the humor used and found myself laughing and recognizing some of the comments from their case examples.
While there was much information across models of their effectiveness as sex therapy interventions, the reflection by some of the writers about their failures and difficulties throughout the history of their practice was a strong connection for this reader. This reflection of failures and difficulties experienced by these clinicians, normalizes for practitioners that nothing is 100% and creates room for mistakes, errors, and full-blown blunders from which to learn as well as normalize the sometimes trial and error nature of therapy.
The content and writing style of the authors easily maintained this reader's attention throughout the various models and approaches until reaching the last chapter, John Weakland at Work. While I appreciate and value the incredible knowledge that Weakland has given to the field of marriage and family therapy, this particular transcript lost me as a reader. Becoming lost was not about the content and did seem to be a matter of style. I found this particular chapter to be long and boring. The beginning of this chapter was strong, held the readers attention, and then suddenly lost it. Feeling lost and irritated, the continued reading of this chapter became too monotonous and rather than continue plowing through it, the after word, suddenly became irresistible.
The editors have succeeded in providing an excellent resource that exhibits the creativity and wisdom of some of the best brief therapists in the field. The book invites a variety of conversations concerning the approaches to sex therapy. These conversations contrast with the longer processes; traditional approaches pioneered by Masters and Johnson, and others.
As a new clinician entering the field, I anticipate using some of these models and have already begun conceptualizing how some of these may be combined as a means to increased effectiveness. In addition to my own use of these models, I would strongly recommend this handbook to any clinician working in the field of marriage and family therapy, and especially to those working with sexual issues.
In spite of the attention-losing final chapter, this book rates 5 stars!
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Passion and a Pear Tree By Tawny Taylor Book 7 in the Twelve Quickies of Christmas series What does a prudish, self-proclaimed loner do when a nearly naked man jumps out of an oversized Christmas gift, sings a slightly racy version of the Twelve Days of Christmas, and promises to make her deepest desires come true? She goes for it, of course, and has the best twenty-four hours of her life. But at the stroke of midnight, the spell ends, and her happy holidays take an unexpected turn. Alone again, there's only one thing she wishes for: a little Christmas magic to bring back the man who taught her the joy of giving. A Christmas Phantasie By Kit Tunstall Book 8 in the Twelve Quickies of Christmas series After a bad marriage, Jakarta finds it difficult to commit to a future with the man she's now seeing. Teague has grown frustrated with her hesitation, believing she doesn't trust him. On their Christmas trip to Castle Phantasie, things come to a head. Jakarta must prove her trust in Teague by submitting to him, or their relationship will end. She loves him, but what he's asking for might be more than she can give. Snow Angel By Joey W. Hill Book 9 in the Twelve Quickies of Christmas series In her misspent youth, Constance used sex as a shallow substitute for the intimacy and love she craved. Fifteen years later, she whispers her deepest wish into Santa's ear at a Christmas benefit, only to discover he is someone who was part of that unfortunate and embarrassing time of her life. Mortified, she plans an early exit from the party, but Santa has different ideas. Sam Coble always wanted to get to know the girl behind the reputation, and now that she is an accomplished, independent woman, that determination spurs him to action. Constance is going to discover this particular Santa has a soft spot for naughty girls. He plans to give her everything she ever put on a Christmas list...and then some. Hot For Santa By Lacey Alexander Book 10 in the Twelve Quickies Of Christmas series Amy Finnegan has been attracted to Cole Bradshaw for years, but when he dons a Santa suit at the local mall and asks her to be his elf, her attraction turns into full blown lust. Yet when the entire holiday season passes with no response to her flirtations, (leaving the lacy undies she's been wearing beneath her elf dress untouched), Amy resolves to give up the chase. Cole's Christmas Eve invitation, (a thrilling night of eggnog and movies), is the wake up call Amy needs to get over her crush. Little does she know that Cole has planned a seduction, (complete with erotic Christmas gifts), that will turn her into his willing holiday slave. Before the night is over, the sexy man wearing nothing but a Santa hat will prove to Amy that it's more rewarding to be naughty than nice. Elf Song By Samantha Winston Book 11 in the Twelve Quickies Of Christmas Series Though he is in great demand at the court, Branagh, the Nutcracker Prince, has sought no mate and found no one to fill his needs. Melflouise Fairnight, once an archer in the elf militia, now a kitchen maid in the palace of the Sugar Plum Fairy wanted only to catch a glimpse of the secretive Nutcracker Prince. She never dreamed he'd desire her, or that his loving could free the elf song she'd kept caged since her husband's death. Their unexpected passion forces Branagh to make a terrible choice, between his kingdom and his woman. Christmas Angel By Lisa Marie Rice Book 12 in the Twelve Quickies of Christmas series Nicole Caron lost the love of her life on Christmas Eve. Now only the Christmas Angel can help her.
Customer Reviews:
Blah.......2007-06-16
I have to agree with Linda's review. The only decent story was by Lisa Marie Rice and it is not her best by a long shot. Kit Tunstall's story was very disturbing/creepy and the rest of the stories had way too much B&D.
The Twelve Quickies of Christmas Volume 2.......2007-05-12
The only thing worth reading was the Lisa Marie Rice short story and it is not her best work. This book was painful. Save your money.
Snow Angel is Beautiful.......2007-02-23
WHO is Lisa Marie Rice?
WHAT can we do to assist her in writing as many books as quickly as possible?
WHEN will her next book come out?
WHERE did Ellora's Cave find this awesome author?
WHY would anyone believe 26 pages is a sufficient length to describe a fully fleshed out romantic couple?
HOW did Ms. Rice author such a beautiful romance that can take you from the depths of despair Nicole feels at the loss of her lover to a sad smile as she relives their love affair? All in 26 pages! I don't know of anyone else who's ever created so much on such a small canvas.
"Christmas Angel" the last story in the "12 Quickies of Christmas Volume 2," will not leave the reader with a bitter aftertaste as so many anthologies do. The dreaded question "Was that it?" hangs on the tip of my tongue all too often after I finish one, but not here.
Yes, yes, there are 5 other stories in this book and I'm sure those authors gave it their best shot. But let's not kid ourselves here: "Christmas Angel" is the only real reason to buy this book.
"Hot for Santa" by Lacey Alexander has some cute, sexy scenes. "A Christmas Phantasie" by Kit Tunstall is by turns weird, frightening and unrealistic (yep, put me right in the holiday spirit! :) "Passion and a Pear Tree" by Tawny Taylor might cause that previously-mentioned bitter aftertaste. "Snow Angel" by Joey Hill has some good moments. The other story is a twist on "The Nutcracker Suite" and is both odd and sexy.
Lisa Marie Rice has been compared to Linda Howard, Shannon McKenna and Suzanne Brockmann. Buy this book and if you haven't already experienced Ms. Rice's other books, try: "Midnight Man," "Midnight Run," "Midnight Angel," "Woman on the Run," and "Port of Paradise." You'll be hooked, just like the rest of us.
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Quickie tales of forbidden lust as perfect nightcaps for both men and women
The darling of the bedtime story, Heidi Cortez, tells of extraordinary encounters in the most ordinary places -- a laundry, a chiropractor's office, a
shoe store, and a beach picnic. Dubbed by Playboy as the "acoustic acrobat of the bedroom," Cortez puts a sexy spin on receiving a titillating massage
from a personal trainer, seducing a college professor, getting a sensual bra fitting, and having a true girls' night out at a strip club. After all, what's a
threesome between girlfriends?
With exclusive, never-before-seen pictures of the author and a tantalizing tale for every sexual appetite, these short stories are an enticing way to end an evening -- for both men and women, whether alone or with a partner.
Customer Reviews:
I Great Book to Have In the Bedroom.......2006-11-13
The "Heidster" has put together a fun collection of stories. Whether you are alone or with that special someone, this book will make you think in very good ways!
BabaBooey.......2006-11-08
LOVE THIS BOOK. BUY EXTRA COPIES FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY. THANKS HEIDI
Heidi just gave Bubba the Love Sponge a SMACKDOWN!.......2006-11-07
Hi Ho Sybian
Howard Awaaaaayyyyyyyyy
Average customer rating:
- Love It
- i'm going to buy this for christmas presents!
- Best Practical Cookbook You'll Ever Read
- Revolutionary!
- Excellent resource for busy people!
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Quickies: Ten Quick Ways with Everyday Foods (Chatelaine Food Express Series , No 1)
Chatelaine , and
Monda Rosenberg
Manufacturer: McClelland & Stewart
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0771075928
Release Date: 1997-09-06 |
Book Description
You and the gang are hungry. There’s some broccoli staring you down on the counter, an odd can of soup in the cupboard, and chicken breasts in the freezer. You search your favourite cookbooks in vain for the perfect recipe that uses what you have on hand. Sound familiar? Well, now all you need is one cookbook – Quickies.
Quickies: Ten Quick Ways with Everyday Foods is the first book in the Chatelaine Food Express series, based on the popular column of the same name. The fast, healthy, and simple recipes in the Food Express column – all using ingredients that are likely to be at hand – have been delighting Chatelaine’s over one-million readers for fifteen years.
Arranged alphabetically, this A to Z book gives you delicious new meaning to choice in cooking. Apples, Asparagus, Bananas, Broccoli…whatever you have in your refrigerator or cupboard, this book will give you ten fast, scrumptious suggestions for what to do with it. One hundred entries with ten suggestions adds up to one thousand recipes, all presented in a unique, easy-to-use format, all triple-tested in the Chatelaine Test Kitchen, and all enhanced by more than 120 full-colour photographs.
Customer Reviews:
Love It.......2007-04-11
This is my most referenced cookbook in my collection. I have favourite recipes on every page and may requests to share recipes after potlucks - especially the Garlic Parmesean Green Beans! Most Yummy!
i'm going to buy this for christmas presents!.......2001-12-01
how many times have i looked in the refrigerator and wondered what i could possibly fix for dinner? i could already hear the kids---tuna casserole, again? what about chicken? could i bake it with italian dressing again and feel excited about it? this is the cookbook for which i have been hunting. all i have to do is look up "tuna" and there are ten new, quick, and good ways to serve it. chicken thighs the cheapest chicken to buy? look under chicken thighs and there's caesar corn crunch chicken, spicy bbq chicken, pizza parmigiana chicken, and, sure enough, chicken thighs with italian dressing. now i know my kids will eat what's in this book and, maybe, i can get them to try something new.
Best Practical Cookbook You'll Ever Read.......2000-12-01
How often do you find a cookbook in which absolutely every recipe tastes good? This book contains only easy-to-make dishes, using readily available ingredients--none of those obscure items and wierd tastes nobody likes anyway. On the other hand, the ideas in this book are not boring at all, and incorporate influences from international cuisines. The book is organized alphabetically by food items (e.g., cauliflower, chicken wings, chicken, cooked, corn, etc.). The author is health-conscious and enormously capable. You'll use this book constantly! An outstanding buy.
Revolutionary!.......1999-07-03
I used to love cooking when I had time. Now, with a busy career, I come home and the last thing I want to do is plan an intricate meal. I was bored cooking the usual pork chops and chicken, but with this book and a short shopping list of fairly banal items, you can whip something wonderful up in 10 minutes. The simplicity of the recipes is what appeals - no complicated sauces or cooking methods, just straight forward, non-nonsense, yet imaginative receipes. I never use any other book now. In fact, my book is covered with stains, I have used it so much. I am now buying it for my Mum!
Excellent resource for busy people!.......1998-09-15
Quickies is full of easy and delicious recipes using items most people have on hand. Its layout is easy-to-read and recipes are easy to find. I've used this cookbook many times since I purchased it. If you're wondering whether you should invest the $, do it!
Amazon.com
Remember when your mother taught you to never deface a book? Well, forget her advice and rip (literally!) into Laura Corn's 101 Grrreat Quickies. The author of 101 Nights of Grrreat Sex is working her magic again. As she puts it, "You make love. Sometimes slow and passionately. Sometimes all night. And sometimes, on occasion, you've done it quickly, half dressed, in a very special way. You've done a 'Quickie.'" This book contains 101 sealed "coupons" of quickies for you and your lover to tear from the book. Some are "for her to unzip," and some are for him. When the time is right, you present the coupon to your lover, who must immediately stop what he or she is doing in order to do what the coupon indicates.
These quickies come with tantalizing names, enticing you to take a look, but as each is "zipped" on all sides, no peeking is allowed. Sit with your partner and choose a coupon to redeem later. How can you resist coupons such as "Call of the Wild," "The Foreplay Gourmet," "A Brush with Lust," and "Passion Fruit"? No need to do these in order--in fact, you may want to build up to the "Laura Corn Challenge." Whether you want to light a fire in an older relationship or are looking to spark some fun in a new one, this book (which promises that nothing is "dangerous, embarrassing, humiliating or requires you to be one of the Flying Wallendas") just may give you the courage to utter these words to your lover: "I want you and I want you right here and right now!"
Customer Reviews:
A waste of paper.......2006-08-22
I can't believe someone got paid to write this tripe material. What so quick about this stuff? You have to be clueless in the sex department or just discovered viagra after a thirty year dry spell to get anything out of this book. Save your money.
Okay.......2005-12-17
This book is Okay. It's not original but we still try to have fun with it. It does suck that they're not really quickies though. Although if you have a free night, some of them are good :)
In Laura Corn's world, all women wear skirts.......2004-10-24
The book was an incredible disappointment. 98% of the stuff in this book you've already tried if you've been having sex for more than a year. Laura also seems to assume women don't work outside the home ("meet your man when he gets home from work..."), and most have a closet full of "full, billowy skirts" with which to perform her quickies. My husband and I bought this book hoping it would have some fun, innovative ideas but what we got was a lot of silly stuff, most of which we've already done - and I agree with some of the other reviewers - most of these "quickies" are anything but quick. If you are new to sex and want to try some silly stuff, this book might be fun. If you are a "seasoned pro," don't waste your money.
Disappointing.......2002-10-10
Having read Laura Corn's The Great American Sex Diet, I thought I'd read another excellent guidebook written by this insightful therapist. However, 101 Grrreat Quickies is a major disappointment. The "quickies" Corn refers to in the book -- eating food out of each other, doing the deed in front of a mirror, etc. -- are banal and uninventive. I expected to get advice I hadn't already known -- otherwise, I wouldn't bother to read this sort of book. Looking for a great sex guidebook? Skip this one and read Corn's The Great American Sex Diet instead.
Did a grandmother write this?.......2001-01-16
Quickies? I don't think the author knows what a quickie is. These ideas she has for quickies are A) a little too involved to be quickies and B) they're BORING! Eating food off your partner's body - wow!- no one's ever done that one before! Undressing your partner in front of a mirror. What is this stuff? You've probably done more on a first date than most of what you'll find in this book. Not to mention, I object to the entire concept to begin with. It offends me as a male. We're already the gender that has to ask to have sex, now this woman wants us to turn in paper work and then wait to hear back in 5-7 days! Forget it!
Book Description
This encore collection features over 175 all new super-easy, super-delicious, Ooh its so good!! recipes from Mr. Food.Known to millions as a celebrity television chef, Mr. Food makes it easy and fun to cook great-tasting meals that dont take a lot of time. Bold, beautiful photos illustrate Mr. Foods favorite recipes, and each recipe includes kitchen secrets and handy tips. Readers will discover why Mr. Foods quick and easy directions, great recipes, and smart use of store-bought convenience products have earned him such a loyal and devoted following. With chapter headings like Party Hearty, Fancy Schmancy Dinners, and Cookie Jar Jubilee, who could resist this light-hearted approach to seriously tasty cooking?
Customer Reviews:
Great recipies, very easy to follow.......2005-06-27
I will admit it, my husband does more cooking than I do. He is a better cook, can make his own bread, pasta and can even cook without a recipe. When I need to cook for the family, I use this book. It is simple and the recipies frequently require things that you already have around your kitchen. I plan to buy more of his cookbooks.
Fantastic Book.......2003-10-29
I have viewed hundreds of cookbooks. This was the first "Mr. Food" book that I purchased a year ago. Simply stated, this is the best cookbook I have ever used. I have prepared so far about half of the 175+ recipes in it, and they have literally all been fanstastic. They are easy to prepare also (just as he claims). From appetizers to elegant main courses to desserts, I have received numerous compliments. This is such a good book that I have just ordered the best of Mr. Food I and II.
Fantastic Book.......2003-10-29
I have viewed hundreds of cookbooks. This was the first "Mr. Food" book that I purchased a year ago. Simply stated, this is the best cookbook I have ever used. I have prepared so far about half of the 175+ recipes in it, and they have literally all been fanstastic. They are easy to prepare also (just as he claims). From appetizers to elegant main courses to desserts, I have received numerous compliments. This is such a good book that I have just ordered the best of Mr. Food I and II.
Book Description
This fun and ingenious book is packed with risqué location and situation ideas, as well as quick-to-climax tips to entice lovers everywhere to have more sex. Tracey's characteristic chatty, humorous, and anecdotal style invites you to do it more, enjoy it more, and want more.
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