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leasummer's review against another edition
3.0
Four Christmas novellas - it’s an okay collection but not great. Novellas tend to be rushed and these were. With the exception of the 3rd story, which was my favorite and seemed to progress and a more realistic speed. They were good, mostly clean romances.
bnryan95's review against another edition
1.0
DNF. Only managed to make it through the first story “A Christmas Homecoming” before abandoning the book.
jigsawgirl's review against another edition
4.0
This review is for Kate Pearce's story, An Unexpected Gift.
I was so happy to read a story about a mature couple, and for Billy to get his HEA with Bella. I have been following the Morgan Ranch series since the beginning, and hoped that Billy would find his place in the family again.
A quick read, a touching, sweet, and sensual holiday romance. And that while scene with Billy, Bella, BB, and Chase was too funny.
I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy. I will update this review when I complete the other books in the set.
I was so happy to read a story about a mature couple, and for Billy to get his HEA with Bella. I have been following the Morgan Ranch series since the beginning, and hoped that Billy would find his place in the family again.
A quick read, a touching, sweet, and sensual holiday romance. And that while scene with Billy, Bella, BB, and Chase was too funny.
I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy. I will update this review when I complete the other books in the set.
nicki_theoverflowingbookcase's review against another edition
4.0
A wonderful collection of Christmas inspired stories that will melt you heart and get you in the holiday spirit.
A Christmas Homecoming - After completing his final overseas mission Kevin is welcomed home at his parent's tree farm just in time for the holidays. Finding herself newly divorced and celebrating the holiday away from her family, Dr. Kate and her daughter Emma meet Kevin at church and the sparks fly. Will the two find a connection under the Christmas Tree?
The Unexpected Gift - With their children grown and living their own loves, Billy and Bella find themselves connecting during the holiday season, but will the baggage that both of them bring into the relationship end it before they get started or will they be able to work through their issues and get a second chance at finding love?
Christmas in Blue Hollow Falls - When Moira finds herself in a bar fight on the eve of her brother's wedding will she get more than she bargains for when Hudson comes to her rescue? Or will Hudson need more than her legal expertise to get himself out of the legal bind he finds himself in?
Holiday Home Run - Julia Fernandez is concentrating on making a name for herself in the event planning capacity and needs to make a good impression on putting together the Chicago Youth Association's holiday fundraiser. But will her plans be knocked out of the park when retired baseball player Benjamin Thomas makes her break out of her shell and find true love? Can he make her see how valuable she is inside and out?
With beautiful characters and the perfect storylines to read during the holidays this collection is a must read.
A Christmas Homecoming - After completing his final overseas mission Kevin is welcomed home at his parent's tree farm just in time for the holidays. Finding herself newly divorced and celebrating the holiday away from her family, Dr. Kate and her daughter Emma meet Kevin at church and the sparks fly. Will the two find a connection under the Christmas Tree?
The Unexpected Gift - With their children grown and living their own loves, Billy and Bella find themselves connecting during the holiday season, but will the baggage that both of them bring into the relationship end it before they get started or will they be able to work through their issues and get a second chance at finding love?
Christmas in Blue Hollow Falls - When Moira finds herself in a bar fight on the eve of her brother's wedding will she get more than she bargains for when Hudson comes to her rescue? Or will Hudson need more than her legal expertise to get himself out of the legal bind he finds himself in?
Holiday Home Run - Julia Fernandez is concentrating on making a name for herself in the event planning capacity and needs to make a good impression on putting together the Chicago Youth Association's holiday fundraiser. But will her plans be knocked out of the park when retired baseball player Benjamin Thomas makes her break out of her shell and find true love? Can he make her see how valuable she is inside and out?
With beautiful characters and the perfect storylines to read during the holidays this collection is a must read.
jbarr5's review against another edition
5.0
A Season to Celebrate by Fern Michaels, Kate Pearce, Donna Kauffman, Priscilla Oliveras
Love this there are four different authors with their stories in this collection. Have read many of them and enjoyed the reads.
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A Christmas Homecoming by Fern Michaels
Story about a man who's returning back home from the war-for good. his family runs the tree farm in TX.
Also follows Kate and her daughter Emma and they've returned to the area again after her divorce as she has landed a job as a pediatric orthopedic doctor-her dream job.
It's Christmas and we learn how they celebrate the holiday in Texas.
The adults are attracted to one another but she dosn't know if he's poken for....
Emma has a new friend to play with and Kate learns of her relationship with Keven...
Misunderstandings and misconceptions occur...lots of twists and turns...
Love all the charity work mentioned.
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An Unexpected Gift by Kate Pearce
This story focuses around a man released from prison, Billie who's returned home and is able to get out there and move on with life.
He'd lost his wife and child in a serious accident. A local Bella who runs the bar with her son is also a widow and he's able to pitch in to help her out of bad situations with the help.
Their paths cross often as he helps her out at the bar/diner. What I like about this one is that it's about a couple over 50 and the struggles they have in their lives.
Sexual graphic scenes. So many obstacles in their way of a chance at second love.
Recipe included.
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Christmas in Blue Hollow Falls by Donna Kauffman
Never heard of one marrying on Christmas Day. After the celebration some go to the bar and drink, problem is there are many different groups of people there from different counteis.
A woman is being shown to the door by a man she doens't know til a man with an Aussie dialect intererupts. He ends up in jail and she comes to his rescue.
Love hearing about her degree and lack of but she's able to help him regardless as she is drawn to him. Her broher had asked him to keep an eye on her while he's on his honeymoon.
Love his location and how he transpires it into a space for her-pricesless!
Predictable story line.
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Holiday Home Run by Priscilla Oliveras
Like this story because it's a bit differenet being it's the holidays and there is baseball, which is a summer sport in the US.
Love the charity work done and how Julia involves the children in all the programs. Like the idea of the parade caloing as we'd do that as a Portugese family.
Also like how the baseball star fits in and how Ben uses his fame for good things.
Liked hearing about Chicago as we've yet to visit there.
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About the authors are included at the end.
Other books excerpts from authors are included at the end.
Received this review copy from Kensington Books via Zebra at Netgalley and this is my honest opinion.
#ASeasonToCelebrate #NetGalley
Love this there are four different authors with their stories in this collection. Have read many of them and enjoyed the reads.
.
A Christmas Homecoming by Fern Michaels
Story about a man who's returning back home from the war-for good. his family runs the tree farm in TX.
Also follows Kate and her daughter Emma and they've returned to the area again after her divorce as she has landed a job as a pediatric orthopedic doctor-her dream job.
It's Christmas and we learn how they celebrate the holiday in Texas.
The adults are attracted to one another but she dosn't know if he's poken for....
Emma has a new friend to play with and Kate learns of her relationship with Keven...
Misunderstandings and misconceptions occur...lots of twists and turns...
Love all the charity work mentioned.
.
An Unexpected Gift by Kate Pearce
This story focuses around a man released from prison, Billie who's returned home and is able to get out there and move on with life.
He'd lost his wife and child in a serious accident. A local Bella who runs the bar with her son is also a widow and he's able to pitch in to help her out of bad situations with the help.
Their paths cross often as he helps her out at the bar/diner. What I like about this one is that it's about a couple over 50 and the struggles they have in their lives.
Sexual graphic scenes. So many obstacles in their way of a chance at second love.
Recipe included.
.
Christmas in Blue Hollow Falls by Donna Kauffman
Never heard of one marrying on Christmas Day. After the celebration some go to the bar and drink, problem is there are many different groups of people there from different counteis.
A woman is being shown to the door by a man she doens't know til a man with an Aussie dialect intererupts. He ends up in jail and she comes to his rescue.
Love hearing about her degree and lack of but she's able to help him regardless as she is drawn to him. Her broher had asked him to keep an eye on her while he's on his honeymoon.
Love his location and how he transpires it into a space for her-pricesless!
Predictable story line.
.
Holiday Home Run by Priscilla Oliveras
Like this story because it's a bit differenet being it's the holidays and there is baseball, which is a summer sport in the US.
Love the charity work done and how Julia involves the children in all the programs. Like the idea of the parade caloing as we'd do that as a Portugese family.
Also like how the baseball star fits in and how Ben uses his fame for good things.
Liked hearing about Chicago as we've yet to visit there.
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About the authors are included at the end.
Other books excerpts from authors are included at the end.
Received this review copy from Kensington Books via Zebra at Netgalley and this is my honest opinion.
#ASeasonToCelebrate #NetGalley
katreniah's review against another edition
The only story of the four in the book that appealed to me (and that I read) was "A Christmas Homecoming", and it was pretty good - it felt a little rushed, but I guess that's to be expected from a short romance novel, right?
jilleeyd's review against another edition
5.0
This is a review of Christmas in Blue Hollow Falls one of the stories in this collection.
I was so excited to go back to Blue Hollow Falls at Christmas and to learn more about Moira, who we met in Bluestone & Vine. Moira's story touched me, as chasing after dreams and finding out they weren't what you expected, is difficult. Throw in a bar fight, lamenting over a broken heart and a hot new Aussie chef and this story will make you forget about dreams once imagined. Thankful for this peek back into the community that I have fallen in love with and can't wait for the next full story in the series.
I'm also looking forward to reading the rest of the stories in this collection, as I need some holiday cheer and romance to last me through to the holidays.
I was so excited to go back to Blue Hollow Falls at Christmas and to learn more about Moira, who we met in Bluestone & Vine. Moira's story touched me, as chasing after dreams and finding out they weren't what you expected, is difficult. Throw in a bar fight, lamenting over a broken heart and a hot new Aussie chef and this story will make you forget about dreams once imagined. Thankful for this peek back into the community that I have fallen in love with and can't wait for the next full story in the series.
I'm also looking forward to reading the rest of the stories in this collection, as I need some holiday cheer and romance to last me through to the holidays.
erinnejc's review against another edition
4.0
Great stories as always, really well written by each of these authors and highly recommend to others!!
dukefn99's review against another edition
4.0
Read my review at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2594890795
michelle_lovesbooks9's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5