Jolie Duval is driving to Montana to write a travel piece on
the Silver Tree Guest Ranch. She is ashamed to tell her
parents the reason for being there, so she says that she is
writing an investigative article on an FBI case. In true city
girl fashion, as soon as Jolie gets out of her car, she slips
right into the arms of Thad Knight, and literally falls on
him! Thad is a ranch hand, and if he weren't actually in
hiding, he would allow himself to go beyond the initial
flirtation he shared with Jolie. Oh, but the flesh is weak!
A CHRISTMAS SEDUCTION is such an excellent book, that it
merits to be said right off the bat! When I pick up a
Harlequin Blaze book, I expect a sexy read, but A
CHRISTMAS SEDUCTION gave me so much more as Ms. St. Denis
successfully combines sizzling heat, a riveting suspense
story, and Hallmark moments. Thad and Jolie are in lust
almost immediately, but it takes a smouldering while for them
to do the deed, this preceded by delectable flirtation,
sizzling banter, gentle ribbing, and playful encounters. I
also enjoyed very much that the author showed us that Jolie
is a city slicker, and did not merely told us so. Jolie and
Thad have interesting backstories, that made them both very
appealing; they are relatable and charming, and the sex
scenes are tasteful and sinfully hot. The
Christmassy parts
are heart-warming without being tacky; they're like a cup of
hot chocolate spiked with some adult kick.
There was a heck of a ghost from Christmas past that made me
shiver, and which led to an unexpected and heart-pounding
ending. A CHRISTMAS SEDUCTION is very well written, lively,
fun, witty, and Ms. St. Denis doesn't needlessly dwell on the
usual ubiquitous physical descriptions; she gives us just
enough for the reader to have a clear picture of the
characters without overdoing it. Daire St. Denis was a new
author to me, and I will definitely be looking forward to her
next book. A CHRISTMAS SEDUCTION is a perfect adult
Christmas story!
Journalist Jolie Duval has escaped her killjoy family in
order to enjoy a real down-home Christmas in Montana. Hello
to mountains, snow, carols, delicious cookies and…whoa, one
seriously hot hunk of a cowboy. Since Jo's experiencing the
whole Christmas fantasy anyway, why can't she have a red-hot
holiday fling? Thank you, Santa.
Thaddeus Knight is definitely the best gift Jo has ever
unwrapped. Their sexual chemistry is more intense than
anything she's ever experienced. This cowboy knows when to
be a gentleman—and when not to be a gentleman. But then Jo
stumbles upon Thad's troubled past and his deep, dark
secret. Is this man the love of her life…or the subject of
the biggest story of her career?
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