Category: Christmas Romance

Finding Christmas by Jeannie Moon

Posted November 11, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Finding ChristmasTitle:  Finding Christmas
Series:
Author:  Jeannie Moon
Genre:  Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published:  November 5, 2015
Publisher:  Tule Publishing
My Rating:  5 stars
Source:  NetGalley
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Small town Holly Point wasn’t big enough to hold the dreams of golden girl Maggie Benson. So when she left at eighteen, she flew right through college and into the adrenaline-pumping life of a navy fighter pilot. But without warning, a devastating crash destroys the career she loves and sends her back to her overly protective family to heal. Maggie can’t imagine how she can reconnect with the woman she was until the hot local high school basketball coach steps up to show her the way.

Former NBA star Will Fitzgerald knows how an injury can derail more than a career. Still, he’s happy with his life as a teacher and coach at Holly Point High School, until his quiet life is upended by the beautiful, brilliant, and hurting Maggie. Blindsided by the intense attraction, Will wonders if pursuing the woman of his dreams will answer the question of what’s been missing in his life.

Can Maggie trust enough again to let Will past her wounds, inside and out, so that they can both find the Christmas magic they’ve been searching for?

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

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The Earl’s Christmas Colt by Rebecca Thomas

Posted November 11, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance / 0 Comments

The Earl's Christmas ColtTitle:  The Earl’s Christmas Colt
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Author:  Rebecca Thomas
Genre:  Regency Romance, Christmas Romance
Published:  December 30, 2013
Publisher:  Entangled
My Rating:  4 stars
Source:  NetGalley
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Lady Arabella Sutton is stunned to learn her brother has betrothed her to a stranger despite his promises for a season in London. Although she is the first to admit no man would suit, since she’s more interested in horses than marriage, the last thing she wants is to become a brood mare to a stuffy old earl. Facing a future she cannot abide, she takes an impetuous ride to clear her head and ends up tending her injured mare instead.


Oliver Westwyck, the Earl of Marsdale, can’t believe his luck when he stops at an inn the night before he’s to meet his fiancée. In the stable, while tending the colt he intends to give to his future wife, he happens upon her—rain-drenched but beautiful. She assumes he’s a stable hand, a fine joke he means to end…until Lady Arabella declares all noblemen are egotistical, conceited, and arrogant. How can he reveal his true identity before he’s managed to change her mind and win her heart?

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Miss Featherton’s Christmas Prince by Ella Quinn

Posted November 10, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Miss Featherton's Christmas PrinceTitle:  Miss Featherton’s Christmas Prince
Series:  The Marriage Game #8
Author:  Ella Quinn
Genre:  Regency Romance, Christmas Romance
Published:  November 10, 2015
Publisher:  Lyrical Press
My Rating:  4 stars
Source:  NetGalley
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In the two seasons since her triumphant debut, Meg Featherton’s heart has been tested to its limits. Her first suitor: a criminal. The second, a cad. For her third act, Meg vows to leave love completely out of the marriage equation. She has set her sights on a newly made viscount whom she could take or leave. However, now she must avoid his handsome, roguish, irresistible best friend like the plague. It’s no easy feat, as they are all attending the same house party…

Damon, Marquis of Hawksworth, cannot imagine why Miss Featherton seems so damn disinterested—or why he cares so terribly much. Certainly Meg is a fine wifely prospect for a man in his position, but more than that, he finds he longs for her as he has never done for another woman. She may be determined to protect her heart, but Damon is equally set on winning her over, one delicious kiss at a time.

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Winter’s Fairytale by Maxine Morrey

Posted November 10, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Winter's FairytaleTitle:  Winter’s Fairytale
Series:  
Author:  Maxine Morrey
Genre:  Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published:  November 10, 2015
Publisher:  Carina
My Rating:  5 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

Step into a winter wonderland and fall in love in the snow this Christmas…
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…

A few weeks before Christmas and a sudden blanketing of snow has closed the roads and brought public transport grinding to a halt, stranding Izzy miles from home and in desperate need of rescuing.

That doesn’t mean she’s looking to bump into Rob and spend a cosy weekend holed up in his swanky flat watching London become a winter wonderland! Because Izzy and Rob have history…

Six months ago, they were standing in the vestry of a beautiful country church, while best man Rob delivered the news that every bride dreads on their big day.

But at the time of year when anything is possible, can Rob and Izzy let go of the past and let Christmas work its magic? Or will this be one holiday wish that Izzy lets walk right out of her life.

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The Christmas Curse by Erika Marks

Posted November 10, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

The Christmas CurseTitle:  The Christmas Curse
Series:  Loveless and Dunn #6
Author:  Erika marks
Genre:  Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published:  November 1, 2015
Publisher:  Tule Publishing
My Rating:  5 stars
Source:  NetGalley
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After three holiday heartbreaks in a row, caterer Emily Landon is determined to break her Christmas Curse–and what better way than to spend Christmas at the remote inn, Angel’s Landing, where her recently cold-footed boyfriend can’t reach her to break things off.

For small-town veterinarian Griffin Boone, the holidays always find him falling in love with the wrong woman–but this year he has a fail-proof plan to keep his heart safe: One last house call to Angel’s Landing and the aging Golden Retriever, Sassy and he’s heading to a cabin in the woods to hide out until the New Year.

But when an ice storm strands Griffin at the inn with Emily, everyone’s careful holiday plans are tossed like last year’s tree.

Will unexpected attraction confirm Griffin and Emily’s worst fears–or could this year’s Christmas Curse be a blessing in disguise?

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Falling For Her Enemy by Victoria James

Posted November 9, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 2 Comments

Falling For her EnemyTitle:  Falling For Her Enemy
Series:  Still Harbor #2
Author:  Victoria James
Genre:  Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published:  November 9, 2015
Publisher:  Entangled Bliss
My Rating:  5 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

She’s falling for the one man who could destroy everything…

Alex McAllister always dreamed of a life filled with the laughter and love of a family, but being abandoned at a young age left her wary of letting anyone in. Now that she’s settled in Still Harbor, Alex struggles between keeping her distance and the magnetic pull of the handsome stranger who claims he’s the biological father of her adopted daughter.

Hayden Brooks never wanted to be a father. Long hours spent building his family’s real estate empire suits him just fine. But when he discovers an ex put the baby he unknowingly fathered up for adoption, his world crumbles. He tracks the child to Still Harbor with the intention of bringing her home—and comes face to face with his daughter’s stunning adoptive mother.

The paternity test is in. And Hayden’s about to make the most shocking decision of his life, just in time for Christmas.

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One Christmas Wish by Sara Richardson

Posted November 7, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

One Christmas WishTitle:  One Christmas Wish
Series:  Hearts of the Rockies
Author:  Sara Richardson
Genre:  Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published:  November 3, 2015
Publisher:  Forever Yours (Grand Central Publishing)
My Rating:  5 stars
Source:  NetGalley
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There’s nothing like a Christmas wedding to warm a girl’s heart—or to distract everyone else from the fact that one particular bridesmaid intends to quickly skip town. Julia Noble’s accident was years ago, and she’s tired of being overprotected. She needs to be on her own. But before she flees Aspen, Colorado, Julia wants to make sure her brother has the perfect wedding and all her ducks are in a row. Yet duty soon turns to pleasure when three days before the big day Julia runs into the only man she ever dreamed of marrying.

Fresh out of the navy, Isaac Nash just wants to feel normal again. But starting his new life means winning back the girl who captured his heart years ago. Isaac didn’t know the truth behind the tragedy that changed Julia’s life forever, and he can’t stop blaming himself for not being there for her. After all this time, he knows that Julia is what he wants, this and every Christmas. Now Isaac just has to convince her that she’s earned a miracle, too.

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A Christmas Homecoming by Melissa McClone

Posted November 6, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

A Christmas HomecomingTitle:  A Christmas Homecoming
Series:  Bar V5 Ranch, Montana Born Christmas
Author:  Melissa McClone
Genre:  Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published:  October 29, 2015
Publisher:  Tule Publishing
My Rating:  4 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

A kiss is just a kiss…

Unless it’s under the mistletoe.

Ellie Smith is determined to make up for Christmases past by spreading holiday cheer throughout the Bar V5 dude ranch, but tech “bah, humbug” billionaire, Josiah Whittaker, refuses to bask in the spirit of the season.

Unwilling to let the geek-to-gorgeous Josiah win, Ellie plans to give him a Christmas he’ll never forget. But after a simple kiss under the mistletoe, Ellie and Josiah both start questioning everything. Can Christmas really bring the gift neither one of them were expecting: true love?

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His Christmas Gift by Sarah Mayberry

Posted November 6, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

His Christmas GiftTitle:  His Christmas Gift
Series:  Montana Born Christmas
Author:  Sarah Mayberry
Genre:  Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published:  November 2, 2015
Publisher:  Tule Publishing
My Rating:  5 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

Since tragedy estranged defense attorney Jenna Macintosh from her family, she’s done her best to pretend Christmas doesn’t exist. Not so easy this year when she needs to work with client Lacey Gallagher, who is living on her brother Sawyer’s Christmas tree farm. All those fragrant pines dripping with twinkling lights are bad enough, but when disaster strikes, Jenna is stuck alone in a wooded cabin with Sawyer, the hottest man she’s ever met.

Experience has taught Sawyer Gallagher that smart city women like Jenna don’t want men like him, but when Jenna falls ill, he must abandon his plan to keep his distance and soon he’s trying to work out ways to make her his—and not just for Christmas.

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Three Nights Before Christmas by Kat Latham

Posted November 6, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance / 1 Comment

Three Nights Before ChristmasTitle:  Three Nights Before Christmas
Series:  Montana Born Christmas
Author:  Kat Latham
Genre:  Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published:  October 25, 2015
Publisher:  Tule Publishing
My Rating:  5 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

After three years in prison, freight train engineer Lacey Gallagher doesn’t expect this Christmas to be very merry and bright. At least chopping down trees for her brother’s Christmas tree farm will help her save money to get her life back on track. All her plans derail, though, when her new job puts her in territory patrolled by the man who haunts her dreams—the forest ranger who sent her to prison.

Austin Wilder isn’t thrilled about Lacey working in his forest—but he soon realizes he needs her help. His family is depending on him to restore an old steam train for a spectacular Christmas event, and train expert Lacey is his only hope of finishing in time.

Working together challenges every assumption Lacey and Austin have about each other, and they discover a desire hot enough to melt even the deepest Montana snow. But will the season of second chances be enough to mend the most hardened broken heart?

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