Category: Christmas Romance

That Mistletoe Moment by Cat Johnson, Kate Angell, & Allyson Charles

Posted September 27, 2016 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

that-mistletoe-momentTitle:  That Mistletoe Moment
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Author:  Cat Johnson, Kate Angell, Allyson Charles
Genre:  Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published:  September 27, 2016
Publisher:  Kensington Books
My Rating:  4 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

As the holidays descend, three single women take a thoroughly modern approach to good old-fashioned romance, and wonder if the best—and most complicated—gift of all is just a click, tap, or swipe away…
 
MADE UP
Like a Christmas miracle, the Build a Boyfriend App lets yousimply input the stats of your dream man, and witty texts, passionate emails, and hot Instagram pics start flooding in. No more awkward questions or pitying looks as you face the holidays alone!
 

MIXED UP
But even the best technology has its glitches. When real-life emotions come into play, this trio of
twenty-somethings find themselves in a tangle of crossed signals, flying wrapping paper, disastrous Christmas parties…and surprising kisses.
 
MATCHED UP
Yet despite the confusion of their mistletoe misadventures, when the New Year dawns, these very satisfied women just may find themselves waking up with true love beside them.

Read on for my thoughts on That Mistletoe Moment.  No true spoilers, promise.

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A Kiss At Christmastide by Christina McKnight

Posted September 27, 2016 by Marsha in Christmas Romance / 0 Comments

a-kiss-at-christmastideTitle:  A Kiss At Christmastide
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Author:  Christina McKnight
Genre:  Regency Romance, Christmas Romance
Published:  September 27, 2016
Publisher:  La Loma Elite Publishing
My Rating:  4 stars
Source:  NetGalley
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Lady Pippa Godfrey has suffered the most ruinous London Season. She escapes to her Somerset estate for a quiet Christmastide holiday with her family, away from society’s prying eyes. But before her parents can join her, a storm crashes down on Somerset to destroy any hope of Pippa’s white Christmas dream. The roads have flooded and travel is impossible, leaving her stranded and alone. But a muddied, angry and devilishly handsome lord appears at her door demanding shelter.

Lucas Hartfeld, the Earl of Maddox, has been summoned by his parents, the Marquis and Marchioness of Bowmont, to attend a holiday party in the wilds of the country, far from his London townhouse. He suspects they command his attendance for far different reasons than a simple country party. When a storm strands his carriage, he’s forced to seek shelter at the only home for miles around, a local manor called Helton House.

When Lady Pippa is reluctant to admit him, he does what he’s been raised to do—demand she provide him and his servants with shelter until the storm passes. But the beautiful woman draws his interest far more than he’s willing to admit. Can Lucas find a way out of the predicament his parents are planning?

As Lady Pippa scrutinizes another arrogant, demanding lord, she is bombarded with memories of betrayals in her past. Can she forget those difficult life lessons to claim a Christmastide kiss from a perfect stranger?

Read on for my thoughts on A Kiss At Christmastide.  No true spoilers, promise.

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We Need A Little Christmas by Sierra Donovan

Posted September 27, 2016 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

we-need-a-little-christmasTitle:  We Need A Little Christmas
Series:  Evergreen Lane #2
Author:  Sierra Donovan
Genre:  Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published:  September 27, 2016
Publisher:  Kensington Books – Zebra
My Rating:  4 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

With its festive Snowed Inn and year-round Christmas store, the pretty town of Tall Pine knows how to do the holidays right. But this year, Liv Tomblyn’s homecoming trip may be bittersweet. Liv’s grandmother died soon after Thanksgiving, leaving a lifetime of belongings to sort through. Soon Liv is surrounded by memories, including a retro silver Christmas tree. And there’s Liv’s old friend Scott Leroux—the one-time class clown who’s become the town’s go-to handyman.

Scott enjoyed helping Liv’s Nammy with little fix-it jobs in recent years, but now he’s wondering if the crafty grandma had a much larger project in mind. Everything—from Nammy’s mysteriously malfunctioning heater to that silver tree—seems to be conspiring to throw Liv and Scott together. Not that Scott objects. For though Liv insists she’ll leave Tall Pine when the holidays are over, he’s hoping their holiday kisses might thaw her resolve and make this Christmas truly unforgettable…

Titles in this series include:  Do You Believe In Santa?, We Need A Little Christmas

Read on for my thoughts on We Need A Little Christmas.  No true spoilers, promise.

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Christmas Comes To Main Street by Olivia Miles

Posted September 27, 2016 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

christmas-comes-to-main-streetTitle:  Christmas Comes To Main Street
Series:  Briar Creek #5
Author:  Olivia Miles
Genre:  Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published:  September 27, 2016
Publisher:  Forever (Grand Central Publishing)
My Rating:  4 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

The mistletoe is out, and the gloves are off . . .

‘Tis the worst season to be single, but Kara Hastings won’t let a little Christmas funk spoil the festive season. Sure, running her own bakery is a little harder than she expected, but she can handle it. And she’ll prove it to a certain infuriatingly handsome, bossy Big City guy. She may be sugar and spice, but she can kick his butt twice.

Nate Griffin is in Briar Creek only for the holidays, and he refuses to fall for the whole “small town, candy cane-scented Christmas Wonderland” thing. He’s more interested in the fresh-faced cookie chef who always knows exactly how to get under his skin. So when Nate challenges Kara in the town’s big holiday contest, it’s not just the competition that starts to heat up. If he’s not careful, Kara won’t just melt his icy resolve against a small-town Christmas . . . she’ll melt his heart too.

Titles in this series include:  Mistletoe on Main Street, A Match Made on Main Street, Hope Springs on Main Street, Love Blooms on Main Street, Christmas Comes To Main Street

Read on for my thoughts on Christmas Comes to Main Street.  No true spoilers, promise.

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Christmas Is Coming To Your Kindle

Posted September 27, 2016 by Marsha in Christmas Romance / 0 Comments

christmas-ornimentIt’s one of the most beautiful times of the year.  And with the release of several fabulous Christmas Romances today, the season for those of us who love a good Christmas tale is about to begin.

While the Christmas decorations might not have made it to all the stores just yet – the Christmas Romances are happening now.

I freely admit to being addicted to Christmas Romance in all genre.  So, you’ll be seeing a lot of them here over the coming weeks.  On October 1st I’ll be launching a Christmas Romance genre specific blog that brings Christmas to us all year long – since I have tons of stories on my shelves both physical and virtual.

So – get ready – it’s time for a little Christmas!

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Twelve’s Drummer Dying by Gemma Halliday

Posted January 5, 2016 by Marsha in Christmas Romance / 0 Comments

Twelve's Drummer DyingTitle:  Twelve’s Drummer Dying
Series:  12 Days of Christmas #12
Author:  Gemma Halliday
Genre:  Christmas Romance
Published:  December 4, 2013
Publisher:
My Rating:  4 snowy stars
Source:  Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
Cover Description:

Rock Star Becomes Reindeer Road Kill

Visions of sensational headlines, not sugarplums, dance in LA Informer columnist Tina Bender’s head this holiday season.

When the drummer for ’80s hair-metal band Twelve falls from the top of a holiday parade float and gets trampled to death by eight not-so-tiny reindeer, Tina scoops the story of the year! But was the fall an accident or something more sinister? Was the drummer’s jilted lover involved, or his newly discovered son? And what does the snowman have to do with it? Crack tabloid reporter Tina’s on the case—determined to find out who’s been naughty and who’s been downright lethal.

Read on for my thoughts on Twelve’s Drummer Dying.  No true spoilers, promise.

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Eleven Snipers Sniping by H.P. Mallory

Posted January 4, 2016 by Marsha in Christmas Romance / 0 Comments

Eleven Snipers SnippingTitle:  Eleven Snipers Sniping
Series:  12 Days of Christmas #11, Dulcie O’Neil 6.5
Author:  H.P. Mallory
Genre:  Christmas Romance
Published:  December 4, 2013
Publisher:
My Rating:  4 snowy stars
Source:  Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
Cover Description:

All Detective Knightley Vander wants for Christmas is to spend some time alone with fellow law enforcement agent Dulcie O’Neil, a feisty spitfire and the love of his life. But his Christmas wish is interrupted when a sniper serial killer comes to his town of Splendor, California.

Bodies are dropping left and right, and mysterious clues left at each scene lead Knight to suspect every Netherworld creature in town. Things get personal when Dulcie disappears, leaving Knight increasingly desperate to solve the case. Will he and his team be able to unwrap the killer’s identity before it’s too late or will this turn out to be Knight’s worst Christmas ever?

Read on for my thoughts on Eleven Snipers Sniping.  No true spoilers, promise.

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The Tenth Dark Lord a ‘Leaping by Angie Fox

Posted January 3, 2016 by Marsha in Christmas Romance / 0 Comments

The Tenth Dark Lord a 'LeapingTitle:  The Tenth Dark Lord a ‘Leaping
Series:  12 Days of Christmas #10, Demon Slayer #5.5
Author:  Angie Fox
Genre:  Christmas Romance
Published:  December 4, 2013
Publisher:
My Rating:  5 snowy stars
Source:  Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
Cover Description:

Demon slayer Lizzie has a simple Christmas wish: a fun, festive holiday with her hot new husband, Dimitri. But some Christmas wishes aren’t meant to come true.

The fun is over before it starts when Lizzie’s biker-witch grandmother and her coven show up in need of help—they have only a few short hours to rescue a loved one from a soul-eating demon.

Can a rag-tag team of biker grandmas, paranormal misfits, and one seriously badass demon slayer save the day and manage to have a merry Christmas too?

Read on for my thoughts on The Tenth Dark Lord a ‘Leaping.  No true spoilers, promise.

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Nine Ladies Dancing by Amanda Brice

Posted January 2, 2016 by Marsha in Christmas Romance / 0 Comments

Nine Ladies DancingTitle:  Nine Ladies Dancing
Series:  12 Days of Christmas #9
Author:  Amanda Brice
Genre:  Christmas Romance
Published:  December 4, 2013
Publisher:
My Rating:  4 snowy stars
Source:  Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
Cover Description:

It’s the eve of a Congressional budget battle, and all through the House, all the pundits are spinning and so is a…stripper ’round her pole…

Natalie Hayes thinks she has her hands full. She’s been charged with planning a staff Christmas party, on a yacht, featuring a ballet troupe. If that wasn’t complicated enough, her feelings for her congressman boss have become, well, complicated.

Things go from bad to worse when a stripper shows up at the party instead of the Snow Queen. Mayhem ensues, putting Natalie’s gift for spin to the test. With her boss’s reputation at stake, as well as her job, can Natalie undo this scandal or will dirty politics triumph again?

Read on for my thoughts on Nine Ladies Dancing.  No true spoilers, promise.

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Eight Maids a ‘Missing by Jana Deleon

Posted January 1, 2016 by Marsha in Christmas Romance / 0 Comments

Eight Maind a 'MissingTitle:  Eight Maids a ”Missing
Series:  12 Days of Christmas #8
Author:  Jana Deleon
Genre:  Christmas Romance
Published:  December 4, 2013
Publisher:
My Rating:  4 snowy stars
Source:  Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
Cover Description:

When college student Lexie Clairmont is summoned to the sleepy gated community in the Louisiana Bayou where her melodramatic Aunt Sophia lives, she figures she’s in for more of the usual hysterics.

But when she discovers that eight housemaids have disappeared without a trace, Lexie will have to play amateur detective to help her aunt get to the bottom of the pre-Christmas crisis.

In a town where nothing is as it seems, Lexie’s investigation could land her smack-dab in the middle of very real danger. Will she uncover the truth before it’s too late?

Read on for my thoughts on Eight Maids a ‘Missing.  No true spoilers, promise.

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