Category: Christmas Romance

Miss Kane’s Christmas by Caroline Mickelson

Posted December 1, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance / 0 Comments

Title: Miss Kane’s Christmas
Series: A Christmas Central Romantic Comedy #1
Author: Caroline Mickelson
Genre: Christmas Romance
Published: October 18, 2012
Publisher: Bon Accord Press
My Rating: 4 snowy stars
Source: Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
Cover Description:

With Christmas only three days away, Carol Claus agrees to her father’s request that she leave the North Pole on a mission to help save Christmas. Joining single father Ben Hanson and his children for the holidays seems an easy enough task until Santa informs her that Ben is the man behind the disturbing new book ‘Beyond Bah Humbug: Why Lying to Your Children about Santa Claus is a Bad Idea’.

Posing as Miss Kane, the children’s new nanny, Carol pulls out all the stops to show Ben how fun Christmas can be, all the while struggling to understand how one man could hate the holidays so much. How could she, Santa’s only daughter, be so attracted to a man who refuses to believe her father exists?

Read on for my thoughts on Miss Kane’s Christmas. No true spoilers, promise.

The New Year’s Wish by Dani-Lyn Alexander

Posted November 30, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: The New Year’s Wish
Series:
Author: Dani-Lyn Alexander
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: November 30, 2015
Publisher:
My Rating: 3 stars
Source: NetGalley
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Olivia Calloway isn’t cut out for the nine-to-five life. She’s a born entrepreneur. She just has to figure out her soul’s true calling—and she’s given herself until the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve to do it. With her trust fund dwindling and only two and a half months to go, she takes an assistant position at prestigious law firm Harris & Harris.

The problem is, Olivia’s a terrible employee—incessantly late, forgetful, and clumsy. Not that her gorgeous new boss Garrett Emerson seems to mind. Beautiful, charming Olivia has been on his mind ever since she ran into him, literally, sprinting to the interview. But Olivia’s first big assignment—to plan an elaborate last minute New Year’s Eve party for the entire company—could make or break her job entirely.

With Ms. Harris herself demanding perfection, a jealous office rival rooting for Olivia to lose, and even Garrett dreading the affair, can Olivia finally prove herself—or will an unforeseen complication send her back to the drawing board? All she wants for the holidays is to be her own boss—and to ignite the flirtatious sparks between her and Garrett…so she can file their relationship under love.

Read on for my thoughts on The New Year’s Wish. No true spoilers, promise.

Curtain Calls and Christmas Wishes by Cynthia Hickey

Posted November 29, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Curtain Calls and Christmas Wishes
Series: Typecast Christmas #3
Author: Cynthia hickey
Genre: Christmas Romance
Published: November 9, 2013
Publisher:
My Rating: 4 snowy stars
Source: Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
Cover Description:

Do Christmas wishes really come true?

Lacey Cooper dreams of directing plays. When the manager at the local theater company falls ill, she gets her chance to direct the annual Christmas play, A White Christmas. Then, the lead role is injured in an accident and Lacey must ask the man in charge of stage setup to step in.

Dillon Marks is growing tired of his job as probation officer, but volunteers on a regular basis at the local theater company, bringing several of his clients with him. When Lacey begs him to step into the leading role, he initially says no. He can sing, but can’t dance at all. She finally convinces him to step into the role.

When Lacey makes it clear that she isn’t interested in a man with a dangerous profession, the two try to squelch their growing attraction for each other. Then, they are snowbound in the theater with a mad man and their feelings come to the surface. Can these two find love among the lights and action of a White Christmas?

Read on for my thoughts on Curtain Calls and Christmas Wishes. No true spoilers, promise.

The Romance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by Amanda Tru

Posted November 28, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance / 0 Comments

Title: The Romance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
Series: Typecast Christmas #2
Author: Amanda Tru
Genre: Christmas Romance
Published: September 17, 2013
Publisher:
My Rating: 4 snowy stars
Source: Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
Cover Description:

After one last performance, Calyssa Durant will be trading in her ballet slippers for an uncertain future.

Having sacrificed so much of her life to become a ballerina, Calyssa has met her goals only to long for something more. She will dance the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy in the ‘Nutcracker’ one more time before quitting her traveling ballet troupe.

But, when a late-night rehearsal ends with surprising danger, Calyssa and theater owner, Nikolas Clauson, are caught in a battle with an unexpected villain. As the smoke clears, Calyssa finds herself on a journey to her own, real-life ‘Land of the Sweets’. Will she also find her own Nutcracker Prince, or will his stormy past and current secrets be more than this ballerina can overcome?

Read on for my thoughts on The Romance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. No true spoilers, promise.

Tinsel and Temptation by Multi-Authors

Posted November 27, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance / 0 Comments

Title: Tinsel and Temptation (a bundle)
Series:
Author: Eileen Rendahl, Elizabeth Maxwell, Spring Warren, Delilah Dawson, Evelyn G. Walker, Kris Calvin
Genre: Varied Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: November 13, 2015
Publisher: Ho-Ho-Holiday Press
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Six authors. Six voices. Six genres. One winter season.

Fire and Fruitcake by Eileen Rendahl

A new story from Eileen Rendahl’s award-winning Messenger series.

It’s baby’s first Hanukkah and Melina and Ted have their hands full figuring out what to expect when you’re expecting a fiery conflagration when they get a call about a mysterious creature stuffed full of fruitcake and up to no good.

Hearts Wide Open by Elizabeth Maxwell

Julia Orchard has never worried about karma. She’s young, beautiful and living large in New York City. Sure, she’s done things in the name of success that she’s not proud of, but who hasn’t? Then during the biggest pitch of her career, the ghost of her dead husband appears with a message: you have until Christmas morning to pay your debts or face an uncertain future. As Julia races against the clock, she begins to realize there’s power in small acts of kindness and facing life with your heart wide open.

Not Even a Mouse by Spring Warren

It’s the darkest, coldest time of year and Ned is making a killing selling high octane cordials to make the prairie holidays merry and bright. He decides to make one more stop at a little house with a light in the window before heading home on the night before Christmas.

Once Upon a Kidnapped Santa by Delilah Dawson

What happens when you mix a baker, a kidnapped Santa, a remote cabin and a snowy Christmas Eve? A recipe for the best sexy Christmas Day ever!

Orion’s Mirror by Evelyn G. Walker

People do change. As Halley is headed home for the holidays after her first semester in college, she knows this to be true. But will her family and closest friend treat her just the same?

The Merriest of Murders by Kris Calvin

A California senator’s holiday party might be just the place for lobbyist Maren Kane to put a bad break-up behind her and meet someone new. Until Santa turns up dead in the senator’s pool and Maren’s a suspect! Agatha Christie meets House of Cards under the mistletoe.

Read on for my thoughts on Tinsel and Temptation. No true spoilers, promise.

Scrooge Falls In Love by Susette Williams

Posted November 27, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance / 0 Comments

Title: Scrooge Falls In Love
Series: Typecast Christmas #1
Author: Susette Williams
Genre: Christmas Romance
Published: September 21, 2013
Publisher:
My Rating: 4 snowy stars
Source: Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
Cover Description:

Tate Stephens, the high school principal, begrudgingly agrees to play Scrooge in the school Christmas play. Tate is irritated that Charity Fletcher, his nephew’s teacher and director of the play, chose his handicapped nephew for the part of Tiny Tim. Didn’t she find it cruel to typecast his nephew that way? Can the school play be a success, or will Tate become the Scrooge who wouldn’t change and spoils Christmas?

Charity Fletcher is inspired by how precocious, outgoing and sweet Matthias Reeves is in spite of his bone disease. His over-protective uncle, Tate, on the other hand, can be quite infuriating. She reluctantly gives Tate a role in the school play so that he can make sure that Matthias is safe. Charity hopes that Uncle Tate will make a similar transformation as Scrooge in their rendition of the play. If Matthias is lucky, perhaps his teacher and uncle can find true love with a happily ever after ending.

Read on for my thoughts on Scrooge Falls In Love. No true spoilers, promise.

Christmas Romance 2015: Places To See by Multi-Authors

Posted November 24, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: Christmas Romance: Places To See
Series:
Author: Jennifer Conner, Sharon Kleve, Angela Ford, Natalie-Nicole Bates
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: November 19, 2015
Publisher: Books To Go Now
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Together for the first time together in a boxed set.

Aubri, Paget, Erika, and Jade were there to support their boss after the loss of his daughter. Mr. Simon knows the women work too hard and with his daughter’s death, he’s found that life is short. For Christmas, he decides to give the four women an early present and fly them anywhere in the world they want to go with all expenses paid.

They chose Germany, France, Italy, and Bulgaria.

The girls know how to work but can they learn how to have fun?

Come along with Aubri, Paget, Erica, and Jade and they travel around the world and maybe along the way…even fall in love!

Kisses and Strudel – Places to See Germany – Jennifer Conner
In Love with Paris – Places to See France – Sharon Kleve
Christmas in Tuscany – Places to See Italy – Angela Ford
Twice as Nice Christmas – Places to See Bulgaria – Natalie-Nicole Bates

Read on for my thoughts on this Christma Romance 2015: Places To See Bundle. No true spoilers, promise.

A Christmas Miracle for Daisy by Jane Porter

Posted November 23, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: A Christmas Miracle for Daisy
Series: Taming of the Sheenans #5
Author: Jane Porter
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: November 23, 2015
Publisher: Tule publishing
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Media Mogul, Cormac Sheenan, had no desire to become a family man, but when his two year old goddaughter, Daisy, is orphaned, he adopts her, moving her from Montana to his home in Southern California, and becomes a devoted single father, juggling parenting duties with running his successful publishing, TV, and radio enterprise.

But two years later a frightening incident at Daisy’s school, shakes Cormac, and he decides to move Daisy–and his business–back to Montana where life is simpler and he has family nearby.

Now four, precocious Daisy strikes up an unlikely friendship with Marietta’s seasonal Santa Claus, and believes he’s the real thing, even though Cormac points out to her that this jolly old Kris Kringle is renting a room at Bramble House, not living at the North Pole. Daisy’s not worried but Cormac is as Rent-a-Santa has promised his innocent daughter she’ll have a mommy for Christmas.

Cormac is livid with Kris. He’s not at all ready to settle down, and he’s definitely not getting back together with his old flame Whitney Alder, so Santa can stop playing matchmaker as it’d take a miracle to make him fall in love, never mind marriage material.

But that’s exactly the kind of miracle our angelic Santa Claus has planned.

Read on for my thoughts on A Christmas Miracle for Daisy. No true spoilers, promise.

Twelve Nights by Sharon Struth

Posted November 18, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Twelve Nights
Series: Blue Moon Lake #1.5
Author: Sharon Struth
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: November 10, 2015
Publisher: Kensington Books / Lyrical Shrine
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

For Erik Lindholm, it’s been a long climb to the top of his company. Now, as president he has the power to bring his vision to life and speed his company in bold new directions. If that means a complete staff overhaul, so be it. If that means firing the woman who left his heart in tatters fifteen years earlier, it’s a business decision, not personal…

Beryl Foster is highly competent and respected by everyone at the office. But rumors of a big shake-up are rampant and—surprisingly, scarily—Beryl’s job as CFO is on the line. Fifteen years ago she made a decision to put her career before everything else. It was also the last time she and Erik shared a life together. Every Christmas is a reminder. This one could be a second chance.

Read on for my thoughts on Twelve Nights. No true spoilers, promise.

Christmas at the Vicarage by Rebecca Boxall

Posted November 17, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: Christmas at the Vicarage
Series:
Author: Rebecca Boxall
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: November 17, 2015
Publisher: Lake Union Publishing
My Rating: 3 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

It’s been fifteen years since Rosamunde last lived at the vicarage in Potter’s Cove, the pretty coastal village where she grew up, experienced her first true love—and a heartbreak that changed her life forever. But now Potter’s Cove is calling her back: it’s time to make peace with the past and go home.

Rosamunde’s return to the vicarage in the days before Christmas is a whirlwind of festive cheer and heartwarming reunions with friends, family and her loving father, the vicar. And while seeing the old place after all this time stirs painful memories of long-ago grief, it also reminds her of all the love she left behind. Fifteen years ago she vowed never to let herself be vulnerable again—but now that she’s back she’s not so sure. Is it possible that real happiness could strike more than once?

Spanning three decades of family life, Christmas at the Vicarage is a warm, feel-good tale that examines what it means to love and to lose—and to be brave enough to try again.

Read on for my thoughts on Christmas at the Vicarage. No true spoilers, promise.

Last Chance Christmas by Joanne Rock

Posted November 15, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: Last Chance Christmas
Series:
Author: Joanne Rock
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: November 11, 2015
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Fashion buyer Shea Walker had a fast track lifestyle until a car accident sidelines her to a painful recovery. Seeking quiet for the holidays, Shea returns to the snowy mountains where she grew up to make peace with her past and spend time with her estranged family. She never expected J.C. Royce–now a hockey star–would return to their hometown, too. Determined to avoid that particular sexy mistake, she’s caught off guard when her first night in town brings them face to face.

Seeing Shea practically fall at his feet is gratifying, until J.C. realizes his proud former friend, who he once thought would become a whole lot more, is truly hurt–and in more ways than she lets on. Lucky for Shea, he’s got a big house just sitting empty and a tree ready to decorate, as she is in no shape to stay by herself. With his bad boy arrogance down to an art form after eight years in the NHL, J.C. is more than a match for feisty Shea. Especially when it comes to her outrageous claim that there was never any chemistry between them…

But when it comes to convincing her to stick around town until the New Year, he just might need a Christmas miracle.

Read on for my thoughts on Last Chance Christmas. No true spoilers, promise.