"four fun Christmas romances"
"Christmas of the Red Chiefs" by Linda Lael Miller. Her
husband's sudden death has devastated Sarah Wagner, who
has financial woes and a twelve year old stepdaughter
Marlie who resents and hates her. The only light in her
life is her secret attraction to music teacher Joe
Courtland, who is writing a tribute to his late wife while
raising twins. "Once Upon a Christmas" by Catherine Mulvany. Growing
up, Hailey Miller was in love with Kennedy MacCormack, but
he never gave her a second look as she was the daughter of
help on his family ranch. A few years later, Kennedy
wants to make love with Hailey, who thinks he is the
answer to her prayers until his twin Thomas catches them
together. It will take a few years, and a loving spirit
for her to get past her youthful humiliation. "Meltdown" by Julie Leto. The not for profit organization
board tasks public relations manager Isabel Ruiz to soften
the hard-nosed image of CEO Simon Brennan; if she fails
both will be fired as that is a key element of his
position. Simon believes this is foolishness as he cares
what happens but is professional about it; still Isabel
wants to make him smile in the boardroom and bedroom. "You Can Count On Me" by Roxanne St. Claire. Bullet
Catcher employee Raquel Durant is elated that she is
finally assigned field work alone. Her assignment is to
protect eight years old Kristina Nyekovic. The task is
deemed simple and safe for a rookie to handle. However,
someone steals a valuable object belonging to Kristina's
dad followed by the snatch of the child. Raquel plans to
retrieve both safely. These are four fun Christmas romances that will have
readers home to finish a novella a night. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted October 1, 2006
SummaryA collection of heartwarming holiday stories from
today's stars of passionate romance!
Linda Lael Miller delivers a holiday miracle in the
bittersweet tale of a young woman who can't hide her broken
heart—or her past—when she returns to her
hometown. But a sexy widower may just help her discover the
true meaning of home in "Christmas of the Red
Chiefs."
Catherine Mulvany spins a fairy tale come true in
"Once Upon a Christmas." They flirted as
teenagers, but it takes time—and some divine
intervention—to bring two star-crossed lovers together
at last.
Julie Leto pairs fire and ice in
"Meltdown," the sensual tale of a
Cuban-American PR whiz whose job description includes
thawing out her CEO boss's frosty image. Will their sparks
torch into flames of passion?
Roxanne St. Claire unwraps the thrills of Christmas
in New York. Bullet Catcher fans will be delighted
to read "You Can Count On Me" — the story
of Lucy Sharpe's ambitious assistant who finally gets an
opportunity to try her hand at field work, taking on the
assignment as the bodyguard to the daughter of a former
Russian spy. Christmas in New York gets very hot as a
priceless Faberge egg is lost, a child is kidnapped and
hearts are held ransom.
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