Tag: Christmas Romance

The Christmas Grandma Ran Away From Home by Nancy Warren

Posted December 9, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance / 0 Comments

Title: The Christmas Grandma Ran Away From Home
Series:
Author: Nancy Warren
Genre: Christmas Romance
Published: October 5, 2012
Publisher:
My Rating: 5 snowy stars
Source: Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
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For every woman who’s ever felt overwhelmed and under-appreciated at Christmas comes the story of a decent woman, a widowed grandmother, respected matriarch of a big, noisy family who snaps one holiday season and decides to run away for the holidays. Little does she realize what adventures are in store.

Long time widow Sandy Forbes is breaking out this Christmas. In her 71 years on earth she has stuffed and cooked 55 Christmas turkeys, baked hundreds of pies, turned out thousands of shortbread cookies and hoisted enough pine trees in her living room to reforest the Amazon.
Her family love her. They come to her for every occasion, eating, drinking, squabbling and then leaving her with a mass of dishes and crumpled holiday wrap.

But this is the year everything changes. When she wants someone else to take over for one year, the family lays a big guilt trip on her and Grandma rebels. Sandy’s giving herself a gift this Christmas. She’s running away from home for the holidays.

Read on for my thoughts on The Christmas Grandma Ran Away From Home. No true spoilers, promise.

Christmas Unplugged by Joy Nash

Posted December 8, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance / 0 Comments

Title: Christmas Unplugged
Series:
Author: Joy Nash
Genre: Christmas Romance
Published: November 6, 2013
Publisher:
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
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2 Brothers + 2 Sisters + 0 Electricity = 1 Unforgettable Holiday

Casey’s got a ton of work to do over the holidays. But her sister’s stuck with a broken heart and a nonrefundable vacation for two, so Casey agrees to celebrate Christmas at a rustic Adirondack lodge—as long as she can bring her laptop and work through the festivities.

Matt’s happy to take a break from his high-pressure city job to celebrate Christmas at his off-the-grid childhood home. He and his brother are helping with their aunt’s Romance of Christmas weekend, even though the couples-only guest list means all work and no play.

When one of the “couples” unexpectedly turns out to be two sisters, Matt’s brother calls dibs on the hot one—leaving Matt to deal with a quirky, work-obsessed woman who he’s sure would rather get cozy with an electrical outlet than with him.

Good thing there’s no electricity at Dutch Gorge Lodge. Because sometimes you have to turn out the lights to see what’s right in front of you.

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

Mistletoe For Christmas by Ashley Monahan

Posted December 7, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance / 0 Comments

Title: Mistletoe For Christmas
Series:
Author: Ashley Monahan
Genre: Christmas Romance
Published: September 14, 2013
Publisher:
My Rating: 4 snowy stars
Source: Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
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Christmas. Good thing it only comes around one time a year. Joanna Bryne has gone far in her life. All the way from the backwoods of Maine to being a national TV news correspondent based out of New York City. When not on the road, her life is spent with boyfriend Will Currier, a man who could pass for a Calvin Klein model.

She seems to have it all. The perfect job, perfect home, perfect man. But all of that would become unsettled when she returns home for the holidays without Will, who was, as usual, strapped down with work.

Joanna returns to Maine to her overbearing family, all of whom are wondering where her longtime boyfriend is. After all, Joanna and Will have been dating for four years and they’ve yet to meet mysterious Will due to his inflexible schedule.

And into the picture comes an old boyfriend, Jackson Montagne, who moved back to Whiting Valley to raise his family in the recent years. With Jackson back in the picture, what Joanna thought to be her perfect life all of a sudden doesn’t seem so perfect anymore.

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

The Cowboy’s Christmas Secret by Veda Boyd Jones

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

Title: The Cowboy’s Christmas Secret
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Author: Veda Boyd Jones
Genre: Christmas Romance
Published: September 15, 2014
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My Rating: 4 snowy stars
Source: Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
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Writer Emma Stiles is at loose ends, but for December she is putting off making life decisions and retreats to her uncle’s tree house, a camper-like structure in the East Texas woods with even a shower and electricity.

On the ranch nearby, handsome Jackson Ryder, half his face now disfigured with a large burn scar, is trying to come to grips with his new life.

Can they help each other forgive their pasts and start anew? A Christmas Secret could bring them both fresh starts

Read on for my thoughts on The Cowboy’s Christmas Secret. No true spoilers, promise.

The Christmas Makeover by Caroline Mickelson

Posted December 5, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance / 0 Comments

Title: The Christmas Makeover
Series: A Christmas Central Romantic Comedy #5
Author: Caroline Mickelson
Genre: Christmas Romance
Published: August 26, 2015
Publisher: Bon Accord Press
My Rating: 4 snowy stars
Source: Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
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With the countdown to Christmas underway, interior designer Jackie Frost is surprised to receive an urgent phone call from Santa Claus requesting her help. Once at the North Pole, Jackie gets swept up into Santa’s crazy plan to makeover Christmas Central as a surprise for Mrs. Claus.

Several things test Jackie’s devotion to the Claus family as the renovations get underway, not the least of which is having to work alongside master craftsman Dean Bradshaw. Dean is handsome, smart, funny, and he has an absolute gift for building things. But what worries Jackie is what he’s taking apart, namely the walls she’s built up around her heart.

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

The North Pole Prize by Caroline Mickelson

Posted December 4, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance / 0 Comments

Title: The North Pole Prize
Series: A Christmas Central Romantic Comedy #4
Author: Caroline Mickelson
Genre: Christmas Romance
Published: September 16, 2014
Publisher: Bon Accord Press
My Rating: 4 snowy stars
Source: Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
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North Pole engineer Garrett McCree values his peace and quiet above all else, and his life runs according to a carefully crafted master plan. Until, that is, Santa Claus asks Garrett to play chaperone to the winner of the North Pole Prize essay contest. Out of loyalty to Santa, Garrett reluctantly agrees. After all, how much trouble can one woman possibly be?

But when beautiful and vivacious Angelique Devereaux, a Christmas-loving, serial gift giver arrives at Christmas Central, Garrett soon realizes the answer to that question. Predictable is out, spontaneous is in, and Garrett’s heart will never be the same.

Read on for my thoughts on The North Pole Prize. No true spoilers, promise.

The Return of Kris Kringle by Caroline Mickelson

Posted December 3, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance / 0 Comments

Title: The Return of Kris Kringle
Series: A Christmas Central Romantic Comedy #3
Author: Caroline Mickelson
Genre: Christmas Romance
Published: October 10, 2014
Publisher: Bon Accord Press
My Rating: 4 snowy stars
Source: Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
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After years away from the North Pole, Kris Kringle happily accepts her Uncle Santa’s offer to move back to Christmas Central as head chef. With her young daughter in tow, Kris returns home with two objectives in mind. Goal number one, bring her love of healthy eating and nutritious fare to the North Pole dining service. Goal number two, recover from heartbreak and forget Kyle Masterson, the man who broke her heart.

But when Santa hires Kyle as a new co-chef for the holiday season, Kris suddenly realizes that replacing the elves’ beloved sugar cookies with carrots is going to be a piece of cake compared to working alongside her ex-fiancé.

Read on for my thoughts on The Return of Kris Kringle. No true spoilers, promise.

Mrs. Saint Nick by Caroline Mickelson

Posted December 2, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance / 0 Comments

Title: Mrs. Saint Nick
Series: A Christmas Central Romantic Comedy #2
Author: Caroline Mickelson
Genre: Christmas Romance
Published: November 15, 2013
Publisher: Bon Accord Press
My Rating: 4 snowy stars
Source: Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
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When Santa offers efficiency expert Holly Jamison a job at the North Pole, she’s delighted to accept. It’s not that she loves the Christmas holidays. Far from it. Everywhere she looks, from the piles of presents to the thousands of cheery elves hard at work, Holly sees ways to improve the whole operation. Even Nick Claus, Santa’s charming son, fails to draw Holly into the holiday spirit. Holly has to admit that Nick’s charismatic and handsome, but his fun-loving side doesn’t mask his lack of a work ethic.

It’s only when Holly cancels Nick’s pet project, and jeopardizes Christmas for thousands of children, that she realizes that the man she discounts as a total slacker might be the only one who can teach her about the joy of Christmas.

Read on for my thoughts on Mrs. Saint Nick. No true spoilers, promise.

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
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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.

Act of Love by K. R. Jordan

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

Title: Act of Love
Series: Typecast Christmas #4
Author: K. R. Jordan
Genre: Christmas Romance
Published: September 22, 2013
Publisher:
My Rating: 4 snowy stars
Source: Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
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After a year that involved a box office flop and a spectacular break-up, actor Jackson Wyatt returns home to fulfill a promise to his sister to act in a play at her community theater. What he didn’t count on was his sister casting his ex-girlfriend as the female lead opposite him. Returning to his roots has Jack taking a hard look at his life, and he finds himself wanting the things he gave up so many years ago.

Natasha can’t believe she agreed to play opposite her ex in the play ‘The Gift of the Magi’ at her best friend’s theatre. But she feels a certain kinship to the main character, Della, and it’s not just her long hair. As if facing a Christmas where she barely has the money to make ends meet, let alone buy presents for those she loves wasn’t hard enough, now she’s having to deal with Jack’s reappearance in her life.

Through Natasha, Jack sees a side of life he’s missed out on. With love as her currency she gives more to others than he ever could with all his money. But would she be willing to give him a second chance at love?

Read on for my thoughts on Act of Love. 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
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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
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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
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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.

Falling For Christmas by Kate Hewitt

Posted November 12, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Falling For Christmas
Series: prequel Falling For The Freemans
Author: Kate Hewitt
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: November 9, 2015
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Welcome to Creighton Falls, New York… a town time forgot where miracles happen…

Glamorous city girl Hannah Ford wasn’t thinking when she walked out of a Christmas party and drove three hundred miles into a snowstorm; she just needed to escape. Thankfully local carpenter Sam Taylor comes to her rescue, and the unlikely pair are forced to spend a snowed-in Christmas together.

All Sam planned for Christmas was to get drunk alone. The holiday has always been something to be endured, until Hannah tumbles into his life, making it magical. Now Hannah and Sam have a chance to have a Christmas together… and make it the best one either of them have ever had.

But can one night out of reality turn into something that’s lasting and real?

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