YOURS FOR CHRISTMAS is book 15.5 in Susan Mallery's
Fool's
Gold series, following UNTIL WE TOUCH. I think readers
new
to this series would still be able to enjoy this
delightful
Christmas romance because Susan Mallery does a great job
establishing who the main characters are and what their
relationship is. However, as a longtime fan of the series
and having looked forward to this story, I think reading
the past few books provides a slightly richer reading
experience. Even though YOURS FOR CHRISTMAS is only a
novella, it feels like a very satisfying resolution to the
storyline involving Kenny and Bailey, and doesn't feel
unfinished or rushed in any way.
For the past few books in this Fool's Gold series,
it's
been evident that former NFL player Kenny Scott and single
mom Bailey Voss have developed an attraction to each
other.
The problem is that, after being badly burned in the past,
Kenny refuses to become romantically involved with a
single
mother. Susan Mallery does a wonderful job of making Kenny
a sympathetic character. His reasons for his behavior are
completely understandable and reveal his vulnerability.
He's afraid of getting too close, only to have the mother
walk away with the child, leaving him with an extreme
sense
of loss. I like that he is completely honest with Bailey
about his reasons for trying to keep his distance from
her.
I hate stories in which the hero says insulting things to
the heroine in order to push her away for her own good.
Kenny's honesty is a refreshing change.
I like the story being told from both points of view. Like
Kenny, Bailey comes across as a very sympathetic
character.
She is a sweet woman who is educating herself and trying
to
create a better life for her and her daughter. She seems
very real because she always puts her daughter first, but
she also realizes that she has needs of her own. I like
that she's not bitter or a whiner. The romance between
Kenny and Bailey is both very sweet and full of sexual
tension. I loved the exquisite torture of waiting for them
to finally get together.
YOURS FOR CHRISTMAS is a tender romance between two people
who deserve a happy ending. The supporting characters,
like
Bailey's daughter Chloe and Kenny's buddies, make great
additions to the overall story. Susan Mallery shows yet
again why Fool's Gold is such a fan favorite fictional
town. The town itself is another character in the story.
The sense of community in YOURS FOR CHRISTMAS adds to the
warm, fuzzy Christmas glow. I look forward to next
installment in this always fabulous series by Susan
Mallery.
Step out of the winter chill and into the warmth
of
Fool's Gold, California, the charming small-town setting
for
a new holiday novella from New York Times
bestselling author Susan Mallery
Famous
former NFL stars don't date single working moms like
Bailey
Voss. She'll allow herself to daydream about Kenny Scott's
muscles and killer smile, but wanting more would lead to
post-holiday regret. Then Kenny volunteers to run a toy
drive with Bailey, and she learns that he's not just
hot…he's also generous, funny, nice. The whole
package—tantalizingly out of reach.
The ache of past
loss reminds Kenny why he needs to avoid getting too close
to anyone. Especially to a gorgeous redhead and her
adorable
little girl. Mess it up, and he'd lose them both. Yet
Kenny
can only resist Bailey for so long. And as festive spirit
spreads throughout the town, he's all wrapped up in
Bailey's
sweet, sexy kisses and determined to make this the first
of
many Christmases together…
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