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The international bestselling team of erotica 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-fiancé 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. A