Friday, November 1, 2013

HOLIDAY KISSES by Alison Kent, Jaci Burton, HelenKay Dimon, ShannonStacey

HOLIDAY KISSES:
This Time Next Year by Alison Kent
A Rare Gift by Jaci Burton
It's Not Christmas Without You by HelenKay Dimon
Mistletoe and Margaritas by Shannon Stacey
Advanced Reading Copy
Published: October 29, 2013, Carina Press

My rating: 4 of 5 ⭐️



This Time Next Year by Alison Kent

Surprised by a snowstorm and wrecked on the side of a mountain, Brenna Keating, finds herself rescued by what appears to be a large cowboy on a horse. She doesn't remember much more until she wakes up in a cabin with a blazing future going and said cowboy cooking stew. 
His name is Dillon Craig, veteran and doctor to the local mountain folk, and not used to sharing his space. But with the storm raging outside, there is no way either of them will be going anywhere despite Brenna's eagerness to get to her Gran's for Christmas.

Close proximity and an undeniable chemistry ensures that the next few days are spent exploring each other inside and out, breaking down barriers and defenses in their wake.
✨Heartwarming, moving and sensual!✨

*****

A Rare Gift by Jaci Burton

Calliope had a crush on Wyatt for years, even back when he was still married to her older sister. A straightforward and upbeat daycare owner, Calliope hoped to capitalize on the fact that Wyatt was going to be around doing some necessary renovations at her daycare centre. 
By the looks of things, Wyatt is not going to make things easy. Still bitter and surly after his nasty divorce, he has never quite moved on, and certainly isn't planning to with his ex-wife's sister! But what he didn't count on was her determination or his own inability to resist her delicious appeal!!
In her adorable, bulldozer manner, Calliope manages to eventually show Wyatt the error of his ways by showing him some loving and relieving him of his anger......
Cutest quote ever......
“Oh, for the love of chocolate chip cookies. That’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard.”
✨Quirky, animated and sizzling hot.

*****

It's Not Christmas Without You by HelenKay Dimon

Carrie had run to D.C. leaving behind her on again, off again boyfriend of years to chase her dream. Exploring her own path in life was important to her and she felt she had to be away from home to do it.
Six months, Austin had waited, but when Carrie still hadn't returned home, he decided to travel after her and convince her to come back. 
Except that isn't quite how things turned out. Despite the feelings between them still being as strong as ever, Carrie and Austin struggle to understand the other's position. It takes a slight twist of perspective to show them they can both have what they want.
✨Endearing, romantic and very, very sexy!

*****

Mistletoe and Margaritas by Shannon Stacey

Justin had been in love with his best friend, Claire, from the time they met. Except Claire was also his deceased best friend's widow. Yeah.....it's complicated. Given a choice, Justin would rather keep his friendship with her safe, than risk losing it over sex, however tempting that might be.
If not for Justin, Claire would never have survived the initial devastation after her husband died. He was the best of friends, although recently she was starting to have some serious fantasies featuring him. A little unsettling, but she feels ready to move  on with her life and Justin is right there, and.........perfect.
As it turns out, Claire is not the only one who needed to come to terms with her loss, someone else is threatening to let it stand in the way of happiness as well.
✨Such bitter-sweet but spicy fare!✨

*****

**ARC courtesy of NetGalley and Carina Press in return for an honest review.**

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