Let me make myself perfectly clear -- I am not a huge fan
of
these contribution compilation books. Too often each is
not
much better than a sample -- which of course makes these
books a sampler. One shining note is that at times you get
a
chance to meet a new author -- new to you not necessarily
new
in the industry. And that is a good thing. But still and
all
from these samplers you get a sort of tease.
In A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER each contributing author has
written a short holiday themed story followed by an
excerpt
from one of their full length books. For many the excerpt
was more enticing than the short story but this book is
available as an eBook for $1.99. Less than the price of a
magazine. Not too steep an investment for some light
heartened reading.
Most of the authors are very recognizable and some are
favorites of mine which is what caught my attention.
Really
can you go wrong with stories by Jill Shalvis, Hope Ramsay
and Molly Cannon. What surprised me was that I really
liked
the contribution by Marilyn Pappano -- an author who shall
definitely be added to my reading list. The most unique
experience was the contribution by Kristen Ashley. The
holiday story was actually the ending to a relationship
born
in a previous story which I had not read. The characters
were quirky as were their names and so it took a while to
get passed that. But then I read the excerpt from Ashley's
"Own The Wind" and it meshed for me.
Since the actual stories are short -- not even novella
sized
-- I will forego any attempt to provide a glimpse into the
actual story. Suffice it to say each story will leave you
with a feel good ending and some very diverse looks into
the
holiday season. Each author has a unique way with
characters
and candidly that's what appealed most to me. I am a
character person.
So if you are looking for some light holiday reading then
A
CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER is a nice choice. The addition of an
excerpt from each of the contributing authors will give
you
some ideas of some books that you could put on your
holiday
wish list. All and all spending a few hours with Hope
Ramsey, Molly Cannon, Marilyn Pappano, Kristen Ashley and
of
course Jill Shalvis is a wonderful treat.
Curl up with this heartwarming Christmas
collection!
Jill Shalvis, Dream a Little Dream: Melissa
has kept every man at a safe distance-especially
firefighter Ian, a sexy friend with sexy benefits. But
Ian secretly longs for more. Luckily, 'tis the season for
giving love a chance . . .
Kristen Ashley, Every Year: Holidays don't
come easy for Shy and his brother, Landon. But with the
magic of Christmas, along with a little help from Tabby
and her family, the Cage brothers are about to get the
gift of a lifetime . . .
Hope Ramsay, Silent Night: Down on her luck
and evicted from her apartment, single mother Maryanne
hopes to start over in Last Chance. When the snow begins
to fall, it looks like her baby might literally spend
Christmas Eve in a manger. And Maryanne might celebrate
the holiday with a handsome stranger.
Molly Cannon, Have Yourself a Messy Little
Christmas: Lincoln is a bachelor who's set in his
ways-until a professional organizer dressed up as Mrs.
Claus changes his life, one tip at a time. . .
Marilyn Pappano, A Family for Christmas:
War widow Ilena doesn't mind spending Christmas alone.
But when a new doctor blows into town with the winter
wind, will she get her secret Christmas wish?
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