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A review by nicolepeck
Under the Mistletoe Collection by Cindy Roland Anderson, Jennifer Griffith, Heather B. Moore, Sarah M. Eden, Annette Lyon, Julie Coulter Bellon
4.0
Forgotten Kisses by Cindy Roland Anderson: Cute story about the reunion of a couple that were previously engaged. It was a bit fast for me, for the development of the story and their feelings for each other rekindling, but it was a fun read with a fun setting in the entertainment industry.
The Last Christmas by Annette Lyon: This was a very interesting approach, with the pending divorce. I could relate to so many of the feelings that Meredith felt in her marriage and wondering if change was for real or just to placate her. I enjoyed the humor of Erik cooking the Christmas dinner and was surprised, when I'd been unsure through the story if I would be OK with it, based on my connection to Meredith's feelings, to be okay with the ending. A great reminder that we need to look at each other's perspectives and work on communication!!
Truth or Dare by Julie Coulter Bellon: Another interesting approach to a Christmas/love story. High school friends/neighbors reunited after several years apart, both dealing with tough issues in their life and how they reconnect and open up to each other in one evening, reminding us that we never know what others are dealing with and to always be kind and, yes, deal with our own problems but be aware that others' lives are difficult as well.
Holiday Bucket List by Sarah M. Eden: I really enjoyed this one and the connection between the two single neighbors that have been "just friends" forever, plus the interesting dynamic the stalking aspect brought into the story. Well done, a very entertaining read.
Christmas Every Day by Heather B. Moore: I enjoyed the quick connection between Jaxon and Monica and the concept of Christmas every day with the store. The drama with Monica's ex was a bit much for me for a short story and would have been better developed in a longer story, again, to me, but it was still a cute and enjoyable read.
First (and Last) Christmas Date by Jennifer Griffith: This story was a train wreck, and I think it was meant to be for the date that Tag and Juliet went on, but it was just a bit too much for me. There were some great points made by the story, but the action was just too fantastic for me. It was fun in a way, but quite a bit over the top.
I received a copy of this book from one of the authors in exchange for my honest review.
The Last Christmas by Annette Lyon: This was a very interesting approach, with the pending divorce. I could relate to so many of the feelings that Meredith felt in her marriage and wondering if change was for real or just to placate her. I enjoyed the humor of Erik cooking the Christmas dinner and was surprised, when I'd been unsure through the story if I would be OK with it, based on my connection to Meredith's feelings, to be okay with the ending. A great reminder that we need to look at each other's perspectives and work on communication!!
Truth or Dare by Julie Coulter Bellon: Another interesting approach to a Christmas/love story. High school friends/neighbors reunited after several years apart, both dealing with tough issues in their life and how they reconnect and open up to each other in one evening, reminding us that we never know what others are dealing with and to always be kind and, yes, deal with our own problems but be aware that others' lives are difficult as well.
Holiday Bucket List by Sarah M. Eden: I really enjoyed this one and the connection between the two single neighbors that have been "just friends" forever, plus the interesting dynamic the stalking aspect brought into the story. Well done, a very entertaining read.
Christmas Every Day by Heather B. Moore: I enjoyed the quick connection between Jaxon and Monica and the concept of Christmas every day with the store. The drama with Monica's ex was a bit much for me for a short story and would have been better developed in a longer story, again, to me, but it was still a cute and enjoyable read.
First (and Last) Christmas Date by Jennifer Griffith: This story was a train wreck, and I think it was meant to be for the date that Tag and Juliet went on, but it was just a bit too much for me. There were some great points made by the story, but the action was just too fantastic for me. It was fun in a way, but quite a bit over the top.
I received a copy of this book from one of the authors in exchange for my honest review.