Sometimes you’re in the mood for something naughty, and sometimes you’re in the mood for something nice! Whatever your mood, L.A. Witt and her sweet romance alter ego, Ann Gallagher, have got you covered! Candy Caning (Something Quick & Kinky by L.A. Witt) Nate is dreading the annual Christmas visit with his family, during which they will ignore or insult his partner and Dominant. Stephen tries hard to take Nate’s mind off the trip with the promise—and threat—of a three-foot-long candy cane. It’s a race to see if Nate’s resolve or the candy cane will shatter first. (9,000 words) A Little White Lie For Christmas (Something Short & Sweet by Ann Gallagher) Steve hates Christmas, and he’s pretty sure everyone else is just faking it. After all, his family can’t be the only one who seasons their get-togethers with fighting, judgment, and guilt. Eric—his coworker and secret crush—has tried to convince him not to go for another round of family drama this year, but to no avail. It’s Christmas. Steve can’t just not go home. But when Eric tells a little white lie, Steve’s Christmases may never be the same again. (8,500 words) Both of these short stories have been previously published and are available individually.