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Kissing Under The Mistletoe

Kissing Under The Mistletoe, October 2013
The Sullivans
by Bella Andre

MIRA
Featuring: John Sullivan; Mary Sullivan
384 pages
ISBN: 0778316939
EAN: 9780778316930
Hardcover
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"The couple who started it all with the 'Sullivans' series..."

Fresh Fiction Review

Kissing Under The Mistletoe
Bella Andre

Reviewed by Rachel Williams
Posted September 15, 2013

Holiday | Romance

KISSING UNDER THE MISTLETOE is the story of Jack and Mary, the parents of all the Sullivan's who have had their stories told throughout this series. The story takes the reader back many years to the early 1970's, to when Jack and Mary first met and fell in love. Mary Ferrer is a famous model, and has been so for the past 12 years. She is winding down her career in front of the camera, and looking for new venues where she can use her talents. While doing her last photo shoot in the cold outdoors of December in San Francisco, she catches the eye of the very good-looking and talented Jack Sullivan. Jack is a brilliant engineer who, along with his partners, has developed a revolutionary 'pocket planner' technological device. It has been a tough sell, and the last company they took the idea to was interested, but didn't know if they thought it would sell. The company CEO gave the men 24 hours to come up with a plan to sell the device to the public. When Jack spots Mary, not only does he see the face that could push his new product to the masses, he sees the most attractive woman he's ever seen. He approaches her with the idea to help sell the product for the three men. Mary is intrigued with the 'pocket planner', and by Jack. The attraction is mutual; but Mary has been badly burned in the past by mixing business with pleasure. It's up to Jack to convince her that he will never hurt her, and is capable of both a personal and business relationship with her. KISSING UNDER THE MISTLETOE is a sweet and engaging story that stands on its own. There is no real conflict in the book; it is a pretty straightforward story about how Jack and Mary met and got their business off the ground. This is strictly a love story, and a 'how it all started' story. It is not necessary to have read all of The Sullivans series books to enjoy this one; but regular readers of the Bella Andre series will undoubtedly get more out of it, as they have heard of the love of Jack and Mary throughout the series. There is also a bittersweet aspect to the read, for reasons that are known to fans of the series. Lovely poignant read, and it was good to finally find out how the parents met and fell in love.

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SUMMARY

The Sullivan siblings have captivated the hearts of readers worldwide, and this Christmas, New York Times bestselling author Bella Andre shares the love story that started it all… For Mary Sullivan Christmas is, and always has been, about family. And this year is no different. As she awaits the arrival of her eight children and their partners at the cottage in Lake Tahoe, she hangs the ornaments that they made for her over the years. Each decoration brings with it a tide of memories, all of which she holds dear to her heart. But when she comes across the oldest ornament, the one her beloved husband, Jack, gave her on their very first Christmas together, Mary is immediately swept back to the first days of their whirlwind romance, to the love that would be the foundation on which they built the family she is so proud to call her own.  Join the Sullivans this Christmas for a story that explores the wonder of the holidays, the meaning of family and a love that transcends time.


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