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A Marry, Merry Christmas Paperback – December 4, 2012

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His Indecent Christmas Proposal, by Terry Long Penelope Paine had never encountered a man who went out of his way to disturb a woman’s bubble of serenity, until she met Victor Langdon, her employer’s infuriating brother. For the life of him, Langdon couldn’t leave the governess alone. The tempting woman amused him beyond reason with her proper-as-a-nun appearance, but sharp-as-blade tongue. All it took for Penelope to see her own heart was when a festive Christmas ball goes awry, but will Langdon’s sweltering attraction be doused to scorn when dismal secrets arise? A Love Like That, by Lynn Kellan Tina Hudson needs a fake boyfriend, fast. Otherwise, everyone will try to fix her up for New Year’s Eve. She asks her brawny neighbor on a “date” even though their fictitious romance will be a tough sell. Wade Scott is the strong, silent type who appears to be her polar opposite, which is just as well. He won’t pry about the love she lost. Tina’s plan to ring in New Year’s alone goes awry when Wade begins to woo her with actions, not words. When he offers her a love like that, is she strong enough to start over? Forever Winter, by Amber Daulton Disaster? Susanna Lorican’s vocabulary did not include the word, at least not on her wedding day. Despite fate’s every attempt to thwart her union with Viscount Camden Beckinworth, nothing would keep the determined woman and her beloved from the altar, not even snow or smarmy relatives. Trudging through every disaster with one goal in mind, the young couple vowed to let nothing truly ruin their long-awaited day. After all, happily ever after came only once in a lifetime. Together at Christmas, by Susan L. Kaminga Penny Mitchell believes her only chance for love was lost when her husband Michael died in combat two years ago. Rick Hartmann has contented himself to a life without a woman to love or a family of his own, until a small boy is put in his charge, and Penny Mitchell comes along. When Penny’s son, Ben, misses their train to Poughkeepsie over Christmas break, and Lucas, the boy in Rick’s charge, gets whisked along in his place, their lives become entangled. But what will Rick do when he discovers Social Services is coming to take Lucas away, and his only chance at true love will be leaving after Christmas break on a train from Poughkeepsie?
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bradley Publishing (December 4, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 382 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1938076265
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1938076268
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.13 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.87 x 9 inches
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2012
    I'm not a huge fan of anthologies for a number of reasons, but I liked the idea of holiday marriages so I took a chance.
    This is a GREAT collection of stories! They are fun, not rushed and well developed.
    The alternating between historical and contemporary is a nice pace, too. I love a good contemporary but found that I loved these historical stories as well.
    Well done to all the authors- this is a great read and gift for the romance book lover in your life!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2013
    I won my kindle fire HD from one of the authors in this book. I have been following her blog for quite some time so I was excited to read her story in the book.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2012
    A Marry Merry Christmas is an anthology of four novellas. I started with `A Love Like That' by Lynn Kellan, because I liked the title. This is a story about Tina and Wade. Both of which are finding their way after tragedies. Because neither of them is good at opening up and sharing their emotions they almost miss the opportunity to fall in love.
    Lynn Kellan does an excellent job of drawing you into this story by showing the small details that bring the story to life. Her depiction of Wade, the tortured, scared man as he struggles with his feelings for Tina is handled very well. I read this story in one sitting and enjoyed it.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2012
    This is a book that leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy, with a contented smile on your face. Just the type of book to put you in the Christmas mood. Or, to put you in a warm and happy mood any other time of year! A satisfying read that is hard to put down. I really look forward to her next book!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2013
    This anthology features two historical and two contemporary romances with a Christmas wedding theme.

    "His Indecent Proposal" - After years abroad, Victor has returned to his brother's home. He is shocked to find out that the family's governess is the same feisty woman he nearly accosted in a tavern years ago. The attraction he felt for her then is still strong now. He wants to make her his, but she believes a future together is impossible. Can he change her mind?

    The premise for this story is fairly good, but I felt like it was rushed in places. Penelope changes her tune very quickly and it seemed abrupt and forced. Maybe it's because the story is so short, but I needed a more realistic transition for her... and a better explanation for her initial rejection of Victor's honorable proposal. It's not a bad story, it just felt like it had some holes in it.

    "A Love Like That" - After two years, Tina is still mourning the loss of her husband David. But she is determined to open herself up to new possibilities for happiness. Enter her neighbor, Wade. It turns out that the sexy plumber has been doing small acts of kindness for her for months. From plowing her driveway to fixing her mailbox... to a lovely rose he left behind. He is so different from her husband, but she can't deny her growing feelings for him.

    I liked this one. Of course, I am a sucker for stories where the hero doesn't feel good enough for his heroine. I liked the pacing and almost everything about this one, except for how quickly the L-word started flying. The last chapter/ epilogue solidified the HEA, so why profess love on the second date? (*sigh*) Even though that bugged me, I enjoyed this one overall. It was probably my favorite of the bunch.

    "Forever Winter" - Susanna feels like she has been waiting for her wedding day forever, but when it finally arrives, it's one disaster after another. A terrible snowstorm delays her dress, injures the reverend, and keeps away many of the guests. Then, an attack from her horrible brother-in-law takes things from bad to worse. But all she wants is to marry the man she adores.

    I would be upset, too, if my wedding day tanked this way, but Susanna came off a bit like a spoiled child. Camden made an admirable groom, but I wish I would have had a chance to know him better. Then, after all that build-up, I have to say I was a bit disappointed that we didn't get to see the payoff. I would have preferred to read about the wedding night, rather than the epilogue five years in the future.

    "Together at Christmas" - We switch back to contemporary for this last story. Penny is a widow with two kids who is going home to visit her family for the holidays, when she accidentally grabs the wrong little boy at the train station and pulls him on the train. It turns out she took the foster son of a station employee named Rick, who cared for her child until they could switch the kids back. The story follows the couple falling in love and creating a blending family.

    This was by far the least compelling of the stories in the book. While I thought the premise was fine, I saw absolutely no reason for these two to fall in love. There is no build up. No emotion. No sexual tension. Nothing. And they end up married in a week. Not to mention, Rick orchestrates an adoption in even less time. Totally implausible, without even a strong emotional tie to make me ignore it.

    Overall Rating: C