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jbarr5's review
5.0
Sweet Christmas Kisses 5
Sweet Peppermint Kisses by Josie Riviera
Chiara Johnson is driving to her new employment-a woman who has suffered some injuries from a horse fall.
The horse escaped from the fence area and ran out into the street and the boys in the car were injured and she stopped to help them out. She's late for her interview so the local cop escorts her to explain why she's so late..
Gertrude is the woman healing from her injuries and her brother Vance is the one in charge. He is writing an app about dating-she's gotten burned once from using one in the past. He takes a liking to her and he's allowed her to dress up the place with holiday decorations.
Love the idea of the book club-and there's only 2! Love hearing how they repurpose items around the house.
She is also physically attracted to him and he wants her to bring her younger sister to help them celebrate the holidays. The family never celebrated...the grandparents always just maintained the horse farm and house to do anything else.
Misunderstandings and jealousy and her sister is missing-she fears heading to the ice that's not frozen yet... Like hearing how they celebrate with the children, what a treasure.
Love how the book got it's name and also the recipe at the end. Surprise ending.
Note from the author is included about the book. Great short story, can't wait to try the treats!
Recieved this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
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Ghosts From Christmas Past by Mary Alford
Was a bit leery about reading because I really don't like scary ghost stories but thought I'd give this new to me author a try.
WOW what an exc story. Starts out with blackness and she has to force herself out of it. Charlotte is now awake from the coma of 8 years when she and her parents were in an accident before Christmas.
She has no memory of anything, not even her name. Story also follows Dylan and she senses after seeing him that they do know one another.
She's not sure how much they share or have in the past but she's willing to find out. Love patience he has with her. Others have told him, the sheriff it's time to move on and divorce her as she may never come out of the coma.
Love hearing of the locale-we will be traveling to Colorado next May. Wasn't as scary a story as I had thought it would be. Love how she finds out about her past and the epilogue is priceless. Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
Would love to read more of this author.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
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The Mistletoe Bachelor Auction by Milou Koenings
Have read other works by this author and was excited for the invite to read this one.
Starts out with Rose, a model and she's in hiding and among her sister and friends. She's hiding because of the media that is hounding her.
Story also follows a fireman, Ryan and his friends set him up to be in the bachelor auction and Rose is to be a date for one of them.
We learn how Rose's brother is in charge and he wants to remake her business-set her up a perfume and makeup type business that will give his main company money in the long run.
Love that he doesn't know a thing about her and she tells him she's there to meet with a medical team to help with makeup on victims of terrible accidents or those with cancer.
She is donating her time to reading to children at library during the week before Christmas. Love hearing of the events of the town, Pine Grove.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
Sweet Peppermint Kisses by Josie Riviera
Chiara Johnson is driving to her new employment-a woman who has suffered some injuries from a horse fall.
The horse escaped from the fence area and ran out into the street and the boys in the car were injured and she stopped to help them out. She's late for her interview so the local cop escorts her to explain why she's so late..
Gertrude is the woman healing from her injuries and her brother Vance is the one in charge. He is writing an app about dating-she's gotten burned once from using one in the past. He takes a liking to her and he's allowed her to dress up the place with holiday decorations.
Love the idea of the book club-and there's only 2! Love hearing how they repurpose items around the house.
She is also physically attracted to him and he wants her to bring her younger sister to help them celebrate the holidays. The family never celebrated...the grandparents always just maintained the horse farm and house to do anything else.
Misunderstandings and jealousy and her sister is missing-she fears heading to the ice that's not frozen yet... Like hearing how they celebrate with the children, what a treasure.
Love how the book got it's name and also the recipe at the end. Surprise ending.
Note from the author is included about the book. Great short story, can't wait to try the treats!
Recieved this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
.
Ghosts From Christmas Past by Mary Alford
Was a bit leery about reading because I really don't like scary ghost stories but thought I'd give this new to me author a try.
WOW what an exc story. Starts out with blackness and she has to force herself out of it. Charlotte is now awake from the coma of 8 years when she and her parents were in an accident before Christmas.
She has no memory of anything, not even her name. Story also follows Dylan and she senses after seeing him that they do know one another.
She's not sure how much they share or have in the past but she's willing to find out. Love patience he has with her. Others have told him, the sheriff it's time to move on and divorce her as she may never come out of the coma.
Love hearing of the locale-we will be traveling to Colorado next May. Wasn't as scary a story as I had thought it would be. Love how she finds out about her past and the epilogue is priceless. Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
Would love to read more of this author.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
.
The Mistletoe Bachelor Auction by Milou Koenings
Have read other works by this author and was excited for the invite to read this one.
Starts out with Rose, a model and she's in hiding and among her sister and friends. She's hiding because of the media that is hounding her.
Story also follows a fireman, Ryan and his friends set him up to be in the bachelor auction and Rose is to be a date for one of them.
We learn how Rose's brother is in charge and he wants to remake her business-set her up a perfume and makeup type business that will give his main company money in the long run.
Love that he doesn't know a thing about her and she tells him she's there to meet with a medical team to help with makeup on victims of terrible accidents or those with cancer.
She is donating her time to reading to children at library during the week before Christmas. Love hearing of the events of the town, Pine Grove.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
tiggeruo's review
5.0
Ghost of Christmas-Mary Alford
I really love this author's other books that I have read and this one did not disappoint. While this was a short story, it was amazing. A real page turn, its not something I have read about in other books so it was unique story line in that case. If you have ever read and of Ms. Alford's other books you know that she rights a bunch of Mystery Romance, this book is romance but just amazing as her others. I really loved that this is a good clean read, its also a quick read for sure. I wish there was more in the end, however just as good either way.
Mistletoe Bachelor Auction- Milou Koenings
This book is book 6 and it was fun catching up with characters from other books. It was defiantly a quick read. I loved the fun characters in the book I felt like I was catching up with friends. I really love Dani she is so sweet and truly cares about her family. I really loved how this book was a good clean read and how it draws you in from the beginning. This book is perfect for anyone looking for a fun, quick, clean read. You really won't be disappointed.
I really love this author's other books that I have read and this one did not disappoint. While this was a short story, it was amazing. A real page turn, its not something I have read about in other books so it was unique story line in that case. If you have ever read and of Ms. Alford's other books you know that she rights a bunch of Mystery Romance, this book is romance but just amazing as her others. I really loved that this is a good clean read, its also a quick read for sure. I wish there was more in the end, however just as good either way.
Mistletoe Bachelor Auction- Milou Koenings
This book is book 6 and it was fun catching up with characters from other books. It was defiantly a quick read. I loved the fun characters in the book I felt like I was catching up with friends. I really love Dani she is so sweet and truly cares about her family. I really loved how this book was a good clean read and how it draws you in from the beginning. This book is perfect for anyone looking for a fun, quick, clean read. You really won't be disappointed.
ginaardito's review
5.0
What a delightful crop of holiday stories! Whether you're reading about Christmas in Italy, in Maine, on a ranch in Virginia, or any of the other locales featured here, what will stay with you are the people you'll meet. This is a great way to prepare for the season - the perfect batch of tales to put you in a romantic, holiday spirit!
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