title: A Winter Book: Selected Stories by Tove Jansson
author:  Tove Jansson 
description: A book collection of some of Tove Jansson's best loved and most famous stories. Drawn from youth and older age, and spanning most of the twentieth century, this newly translated selection provides a thrilling showcase of the great Finnish writer's prose, scattered with insights and home truths.
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  ![Hunting Season: The Gathering, Book 1](images/cover.png)
  
  
  
  
  
  Dedication
  
  
  To my CPs. You helped me during a difficult transitional period and I will be
  forever grateful. Thanks for your continuing support, your faith in me, your
  feedback, and your invaluable time.
  
  
  
  
  
  To my Magnus Pack Groupies. As you read this book, you’ll realize what an
  inspiration you crazy females have been to me. Every day you make me laugh and
  keep me sane. Yeah, you’re all pains in my ass, but I wouldn’t have you any
  other way. This book is dedicated to each of you. Enjoy.
  
  
  
  
  
  Shel.
  
  
  Chapter Eight
  
  
  Neecy pulled off her helmet and headed toward the house. She usually only used
  her sport bike in the summertime, but it hadn’t started snowing yet, and she
  needed the cold January air to control her almost overwhelming rage.
  
  
  He’d tricked her…but why? What exactly did he want from her? A repeat of last
  night? _No way_.
  
  
  Of course, as quickly as she thought “no way”, she remembered the feel of his
  mouth o