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A Marry, Merry Christmas Paperback – December 4, 2012
- Print length382 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateDecember 4, 2012
- Dimensions6 x 0.87 x 9 inches
- ISBN-101938076265
- ISBN-13978-1938076268
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Product details
- 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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About the authors
Amber Daulton is the author of the romantic-suspense series Arresting Onyx and several standalone novellas. Her books are published through Daulton Publishing, The Wild Rose Press, and Books to Go Now, and are available in ebook, print on demand, audio, and foreign language formats.
She lives in North Carolina with her husband and demanding cats. Feel free to visit her at https://amberdaulton.com/ or sign up for her newsletter at https://amberdaulton.com/newsletter-signup/.
Lynn Kellan believes men and women aren't that different. We both want to be with someone who will empty the dishwasher. If you like steamy contemporary romance, good surprises, and the occasional knee to the groin, try one of Lynn's books.
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Susan L. Kaminga is an author and editor. She is published in A Marry, Merry Christmas by Bradley Publishing; Trip of a Lifetime by Sleeping Cat Books; Pets Across America: A Collection of Pet Poems, Prayers and Proverbs and Pets Across America Volume 3, and in Patchwork Path: Treasure Box.
Susan is the editor of Answering the Central Question, which was written by Harvey Schoof and Peter Demarest, and was endorsed by Stephen R. Covey. She is a co-editor for Driving Crazy, a hilarious road adventure written by Randy Pearson. She is also a co-editor and a contributing author for Seasons of Life, a collection of stories written by her writing group; Writing at the Ledges.
Susan shares her children’s stories, songs, and short fiction, as well as her writing workshops, at local schools and libraries.
She lives in Michigan with her husband, Troy, and their two daughters.
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2012I'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!
- Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2013I 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, 2012A 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.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2012This 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!!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2013This 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