Holiday Sparks By Shannon Stacey
House-sitting for her parents seemed like a good idea,
until the microwave blew up and the lights went out.
Now Chloe Burke thinks upgrading the electrical system of
her childhood home while they are away would make the
perfect Christmas gift. Fortunately, there's an electrician
in town who can get the job done by the holidays.
Scott Quinn has wanted to get his hands on the Burkes'
wiring for almost as long as he's wanted to get his hands
on their daughter. Chloe didn't notice Scott back in high
school, but she's noticing him now, and soon they're
indulging in a little festive fun: no strings, no
expectations. After all, Chloe plans to get out of this
goldfish bowl of a town and back to her real life in Boston
by New Year's.
But Chloe and Scott discover they enjoy each other's
company just as much out of bed. Could their holiday fling
turn out to be the real thing?
All She Wants For Christmas By Jaci Burton
Big Star, Small-Town Christmas
Country singer Riley Jensen would never have returned to
her small Missouri hometown if her publicist hadn't come up
with the scheme to tape a Christmas special there. So she
never would have known that the man who broke her heart at
eighteen-causing her to flee to Nashville-was now a widower
with a seven-year-old daughter. Riley has ten years of
angst-filled hit songs and Grammy awards to prove she
doesn't need Ethan Kent. But suddenly, she can't help
thinking of all she gave up by running away...
Ethan Kent knew Riley had the talent and the drive to make
it as a singer. He also knew she wasn't going anywhere if
she stayed in their nowhere town for him. Then one night
and one huge mistake sent her running on the road to fame.
Which doesn't mean he ever stopped loving her...
But with so much separating them, can Riley and Ethan find
their way back together one magical country Christmas?
Unwrapped By Megan Hart
Naughty is Nice
Newlyweds Leah and Brandon Long are finally taking a
honeymoon. But just a few days into their Christmas-in-Vail
vacation, Leah takes a tumble on the slopes, severely
spraining her ankle. Being stuck indoors isn't so bad
though: the luxurious chalet boasts a hot tub and cozy
fireplace. Besides, sitting with her feet up while Brandon
serves her in every way a man can serve a woman is exactly
how both of them like to spend their time.
Leah would be in heaven, if only Brandon didn't insist on
playing with the dynamic of their relationship. With kinky
sex and deep conversation the only things on the agenda,
Leah can't avoid the discussion of how things might change.
Will she be ready to take their marriage to the next level
in the New Year?
Believe By Lauren Dane
Their First Christmas, Bound Together...
All Jude wants for Christmas is Rori, all to himself. It's
their first holiday season as a couple, and staying home,
seeing friends and family, means they'll be surrounded by
the memory of Rori's late husband. It's time for Jude and
Rori to create their own traditions. Time for them to fully
explore their most intimate desires to dominate and submit.
Rori is thrilled when Jude whisks her away to a luxury
resort in the mountains. Spending Christmas away, just the
two of them, is the perfect time to show him she's ready to
give herself to him completely...
This was my first Carina Press anthology, and I am happy to report that I thoroughly enjoyed all the stories. I have already started looking for books and novellas by these authors. I hope Jaci Burton will be giving each of the remaining Kent boys his own story. The "nice" stories were romantic and tender, with just a little spice. The "naughty" stories were hot and focused on passion within a marriage. If you're like me and enjoy treating yourself to a holiday story, I highly recommend these four which can be purchased as an anthology or individually (if you prefer to choose between nice or naughty). (Maria Munoz 5:42pm December 17, 2010)
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