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  A Changeling For All Seasons 5 (Box Set)

  Anne Kane, Elizabeth Jewell, Ayla Ruse, B.J. McCall

  Camille Anthony, Cassidy McKay, Cynthia Sax

  Megan Slayer, Sean Michael, Stephanie Burke, Kyla Logan

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  Copyright ©2014

  Christmas Magic ©2014 Anne Kane

  Blitzened ©2014 Elizabeth Jewell

  Emmy’s Wish©2014 Ayla Ruse

  Holiday Moon©2014 B.J. McCall

  Santa’s Treat©2014 Camille Anthony

  Christmas Stalkings©2014 Cassidy McKay

  Clothing Optional©2014 Cynthia Sax

  Wrapped Around©2014 Megan Slayer

  Stranded©2014 Sean Michael

  Santa’s Claws©2014 Stephanie Burke

  Werewolf Christmas ©2014 Kyla Logan

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  Anthology Editor: Margaret Riley

  Cover Artist: Bryan Keller

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  Table of Contents

  A Changeling For All Seasons 5 (Box Set)

  Christmas Magic

  Anne Kane

  Blitzened

  Elizabeth Jewell

  Emmy’s Wish

  Ayla Ruse

  Holiday Moon

  B.J. McCall

  Santa’s Treat

  Camille Anthony

  Christmas Stalkings

  Cassidy McKay

  Clothing Optional

  Cynthia Sax

  Wrapped Around

  Megan Slayer

  Stranded

  Sean Michael

  Santa’s Claws

  Stephanie Burke

  Werewolf Christmas

  Kyla Logan

  A Changeling For All Seasons 5 (Box Set)

  Anne Kane, Elizabeth Jewell, Ayla Ruse, B.J. McCall

  Camille Anthony, Cassidy McKay, Cynthia Sax

  Megan Slayer, Sean Michael, Stephanie Burke, Kyla Logan

  Eleven tales of Christmas Magic from your favorite Changeling authors…

  Christmas Magic by Anne Kane: Tali hopes the Christmas Magic of the Sugarplum Ball is strong enough to get Jax into her bed.

  Blitzened by Elizabeth Jewell: Christmas Eve rolls around, Nick gets a yen to kindle some holiday spirit in his human boyfriend’s heart

  Emmy’s Wish by Ayla Ruse: Will this little Elf get the huge (male) present she wants?

  Holiday Moon by B.J. McCall: When these two come together the rules of engagement no longer apply.

  Santa’s Treat by Camille Anthony: Plum’s been a very good girl, and the treat she wants is Santa.

  Christmas Stalkings by Cassidy McKay: What’s a Christmas Elf to do when he wants to sex up the North Pole a bit? Make adult toys, of course!

  Clothing Optional by Cynthia Sax: When Otho spots his perfect fairy streaking down the street completely nude, he realizes she’s only perfect for him.

  Wrapped Around by Megan Slayer: Taygan’s going to make Luc’s holiday one he’ll never forget -- complete with the real Santa, peppermints, and hot sex.

  Stranded by Sean Michael: Can this threesome turn a Christmas disaster into a Christmas delight?

  Santa’s Claws by Stephanie Burke: Santa’s going to see to it that his Elf and the naughty human to whom he’s bound have a very Merry Khristmas… or else.

  Werewolf Christmas by Kyla Logan: When Theron arrives home he’s assaulted by the most delicious scent. He knows he must claim the owner for his mate.

  Christmas Magic

  Anne Kane

  Tali hopes the Christmas Magic of the Sugarplum Ball is strong enough to get Jax into her bed.

  Tali’s been secretly lusting after Jax since the spring breakup, but he insists on treating her like a sister. Tonight, all the adult Elves at the North Pole will be at the Sugarplum Ball. It’s a night of Christmas Magic and dreams come true, and if Tali doesn’t wake up in the morning with a naked hunk of an Elf in the bed beside her, it won’t be for lack of trying.

  Chapter One

  Tali frowned into the mirror and adjusted the sheer material of her gown. She pulled the plunging neckline at the front down just a bit further. The more cleavage exposed, the better. Despite his annoying habit of treating her like a little sister, Jax’s gaze inevitably drifted to her ample bosom whenever they were in the same room for more than a few seconds. Satisfied that she looked her very best, she patted the intricate knot securing the red silk sash at her waist.

  Red silk -- at the annual Sugarplum Ball, it proclaimed her availability to all the males present. Each would try to woo the female of his choice in the hopes of being offered a piece of sugarplum candy. The available females each had one piece of candy, and the male who accepted it from her would spend the rest of the sugarplum festival doing whatever it took to keep her happy. Tali had very specific ideas about what would keep her happy.

  “Are you sure you want to do this?” Davy peeked into the crowded ballroom. “What if Jax thinks I’m really interested in you? This could backfire on both of us.”

  “Don’t be such a wimp! Jax isn’t going to hurt you.” She hid her nervousness behind a scornful smile. Her biggest fear was that Jax would smile and wish the two of them much happiness. She didn’t think she could bear that. “When he realizes I have other options, he’s going to fall at my feet and beg me to spend the next six months cuddled up in his cottage in Christmas Town.”

  “If you say so.” Davy’s doubtful tone told her exactly what he thought of that statement. “Let’s get in there. I want to get to the snack table before all the rum balls are gone.”

  Tali rolled her eyes and allowed the chubby Elf to lead her into the ballroom. With a glance around, she located Jax lounging against the edge of the bar with a bored look on his face. If her plan worked out, he wouldn’t be bored for long.

  “Take me in your arms and dance me over to the bar.” Tali plastered herself against the poor Elf and peeked over his shoulder to see how Jax reacted. The cad! He didn’t even notice them. Tali smiled grimly. He’d notice her before this night was over, or she’d make sure every reindeer on his team had chili mixed in with their rations on Christmas Eve. She’d had enough of this platonic crap. Ton
ight he was going to find out exactly how hot this little Elf could be.

  “Ouch! Your nails are digging into my back!” Davy squirmed in her iron grip.

  She loosened her fingers and gave him a sheepish grin. “Sorry. I was thinking about something else. Let’s dance over beside him and you can buy me a drink. Just make sure I’m right beside him when we stop.”

  “Okay, but be careful. I don’t want him coming after me.”

  She wished. The way it looked right now, Jax could care less who had their hands on her, or where. She composed her face and allowed Davy to lead as they approached the bar. At least the damn Elf didn’t flee before they got there.

  Waiting for the perfect moment, she loosened her grip on Davy’s arm and did a credible job of stumbling over the hem of her long gown. She fell right into Jax’s arms.

  The look on his face, surprise mixed with something darker, something sexy, gave her the courage to lean into him for balance while she flashed him her sexiest smile. “Jax! So sorry. I just can’t seem to manage in these shoes.” She pulled the dress all the way up to her thigh and waved her foot in the air. High spiked heels gave her legs a long, sleek look, and while the braided leather straps wrapped around her ankles and calves did little to increase her stability, they certainly drew attention to her trim legs.

  “They’re very nice. Your legs were always one of your best features. Really, I’m surprised some nice young Elf hasn’t snapped you up by now.” The dark Elf ran one hand down her thigh in a sizzling caress, and she inhaled sharply, tilting her head to look up into the dark pools of his eyes. She could drown in those eyes and die a happy Elf.

  “I really should go back to Davy.” She looked around, realizing the cad had fled the moment she landed in Jax’s arms. So much for buying her a drink. “We came to the ball together.”

  “He’s disappeared.” A wry smile spread across his face. “Looks like he’s abandoned you to my dubious care.”

  “Or just gone to find himself a snack.” She caught a glimpse of her absent date filling his plate at the buffet table. “Apparently I’m somewhat less interesting than Mrs. Claus’ shortbread pinwheels.”

  Jax chuckled, and the sound sent a ripple of heat through her. “I can assure you, I find you infinitely more fascinating than any of the baked goods, even Mrs. Claus’ famous pinwheels. If I were fifty years younger, you’d have to fight me off. When I close my eyes I can almost taste that silky mocha skin of yours.”

  Tali looked into the deep blue of his eyes and knew she was lost. Desire smoldered there, and she felt the heat rolling through her belly in response. Ever since he’d partnered with her at the Ice Hunt during spring breakup, she’d been obsessed with him. His tightly muscled chest and big capable hands haunted her dreams. She’d thrown herself at him shamelessly all summer but he’d insisted on treating her like a kid sister.

  Now it had come down to this. The Sugarplum Ball loosed the mystical gifts of Christmas, and she hoped it would be enough to bring Jax to her. She felt the magic radiating from the delicate piece of sugarplum candy nestled between her breasts. If she didn’t wake up tomorrow with his naked body entwined with hers, it wouldn’t be for lack of trying. “What’s fifty years? My grandmother was seventy-five years younger than my grandpa, and they had a great relationship.” She raised her brows. Age? The reason he’d been giving her the cold shoulder all these months was a mere fifty-year age difference?

  “They must have been an exceptional pair, then.” He loosened his grip on her arm. “Most relationship counselors agree that twenty-five years is the maximum age spread in a sustainable relationship.”

  Sustainable relationship? She wanted a night of hot sweaty sex, followed by a decade or ten more of the same. She didn’t care about statistics! She placed herself directly in front of him and slid her hand up to his shoulder. Giving him her sexiest smile, she batted her eyelashes. “Care to tango?”

  A rumble of laughter erupted from deep in his chest. “Changing the subject, are you? I warn you, I was dancing the tango when you were still sitting wrapped in a fleeced blanket sucking on candy cane ends.”

  Tali blinked, hoping she didn’t look as naive as she felt. Tossing her head in what she hoped was an imperious manner, she placed her hand in his and let him lead her out onto the dance floor. “Lead on. I’ll do my best not to embarrass you with my superior skills.”

  “I assure you, you’ll have no complaints.” He tightened his arms around her, drawing her up against his hard male body. Staring deep into her eyes, he dipped his head and slid his tongue across the seam of her lips, sending sparks of pure erotic heat dancing across her skin.

  She gasped at the unexpected feelings, and he took advantage of her parted lips to slide his tongue in, delving deep. Swirling and teasing, he engaged her tongue in an erotic duel that left little doubt as to his intentions.

  Just when she felt herself drowning in the sea of lust, the music changed to a dark Latin theme and he pulled back, a smile of pure male satisfaction on his face. “Shall we dance?”

  Tali nodded, trying to gather her scattered wits. If Jax thought he could give her one dance and then get away after a kiss like that, he was sadly mistaken. She melted into his arms. Surely he couldn’t miss the way they fit together. Perfectly. As if they’d been made for each other. The feel of his hand resting lightly on her waist sent a delicious tingle through her. He swept her around the dance floor, and unlike Davy, he was definitely the one doing the leading.

  It might have been the music of the tango or the influence of the Christmas Magic that always managed to make the Sugarplum Ball a spectacular success. They moved flawlessly through the intricate moves, their gazes locked on each other while they dipped and swayed, taunted and retreated.

  Tali licked her lips, tilting her chin up in a silent dare, and he responded instantly, pulling her in close and bending her back over his arm. His eyes twinkled with something dark, and he let her rest there, suspended horizontally by his strong arms. Heat roiled in her depths and she let a slow, sexy smile cover her lips.

  The music quickened, the Latin beat sensual and insistent. Jax pulled her upright, twirling her away in a graceful arc. As she spun, she realized the crowd had withdrawn to the edge of the dance floor, letting her and Jax have center stage. Santa himself stood at the edge of the crowd, a tolerant smile on his face as Mrs. Claus beamed at her. Davy gave her a discreet thumbs-up from his position on the far side of the buffet table. She caught a brief glimpse of the chubby little Elf from the mailroom hanging possessively onto Davy’s arm.

  Jax pulled her in hard against him, and his breath feathered warmly across her ear. “You are a tempting little minx. You should be careful or you might get more than you can handle.”

  “I’m tired of being careful. I intend to get what I want this night.”

  His dark brows arched. “And what would that be?”

  She locked her gaze on his. “You.”

  He didn’t answer. His feet flashed across the dance floor in time to the music and he swung her away from him, but she could see the thick bulge in his pants, evidence of his arousal. They followed the sensuous beat of the dance in silence, Tali very much aware of the eyes of the crowd on them.

  Jax held her at arm’s length, executing a quick turn, and an imp of mischief prompted her to fold herself in under his shoulder, her full breasts pressing against his hard chest. His swift intake of breath let her know he wasn’t nearly as indifferent to her as he pretended. “What do you think you’re doing?”

  Tali smiled sweetly. “The tango. I believe humans use it as a form of foreplay.”

  Jax’s eyes narrowed. “We’re not lovers.”

  Yet. Tali left the word unspoken and kicked her leg high to perform one of the many intricate turns and twirls of the dance. Elation swept through her as Jax moved opposite her in perfect harmony. They were made for each other. The music built to a crescendo, the beat accelerating. Tali could feel the tension between them soarin
g as they danced. His dark eyes flashed with a repressed sensuality that sent flickers of heat racing through her.

  She used all of her wiles to tease him, rubbing her leg along his, moving her hips in a sensuous rhythm, touching him and then backing out of reach. His dark eyes smoldering with lust, he pulled her in close just as the music rose to its final note, and the crowd broke into a thunderous wave of applause.

  Dipping his head, Jax seared a kiss across her lips before loosening his grip and turning to acknowledge their audience. They held hands and swept a low bow.

  “Quite the performance!” Mrs. Claus bustled out onto the dance floor, clapping enthusiastically. She caught Tali’s hands in hers, surprising her with a motherly peck on the cheek. “I just had to congratulate you on bringing the whole party to a halt while we watched our most eligible bachelor try to seduce you in plain sight!” She turned her head to wink at Jax. “I’ve been waiting for some cute little Elf to capture his interest for almost two hundred years now. Don’t make it too easy for him.”

  “I won’t.” Tali could feel the heat creeping up her neck as the crowd looked on with interest. “Although, I might just give him a chance to impress me tonight. Maybe the magic of the Sugarplum Ball will give him some inspiration.”

  Mrs. Claus laughed and patted her arm. “Enjoy your night. I have a little romancing of my own to do.” She beamed a smile in the direction of Santa Claus.

  “I’ll take good care of her.” Jax wrapped his arm around her waist in a very un-brotherly fashion. The grim line of his lips promised retribution for her behavior on the dance floor.

  “I’m sure you will, dear.” Mrs. Claus gave Tali a conspiratorial wink and bustled back to Santa’s side.