Christmas in Snow Valley
only $.99 right now, until November 8th
Christmas in Snow Valley is packed with six wonderful Christmas novellas sure to bring romance into your holiday season.
Snow Valley, Montana, is a small community with the tradition of doing Christmas big. Festivities begin with tree lighting in the town square the day after Thanksgiving and continue until the culminating romantic Christmas Ball. From the Polar Express to a Winter Carnival, there’s something for every wonder-filled child—and every couple who’s in love—or about to be.
I love Christmas stories! How about you? Right now you can get 6 Christmas novellas by some amazing authors for only $.99. What a deal!! And what a great way to start the holiday season. I have read a couple of the stories so far and I am definitely going to be reading the rest of them. You will not want to pass up this great boxed set.
Full Court Devotion
by Cami Checketts
Kazlyn is too busy with her schooling and future plans to enjoy life, let alone fall in love with a man who has heartbreak written all over him. Tyrese Hamilton, a college basketball star and major heartthrob, is intrigued when Kazlyn doesn't pursue him or even seem interested. Ty's career is in jeopardy, and he needs a miracle and Kazlyn to save him.
My thoughts about Full Court Devotion ~~
I have read and loved several of Cami's books so when I found out she had a story in this boxed set, I jumped at the chance to read it. As I mentioned above, I love reading Christmas stories and this one put me in the mood for the holidays.
Most Christmas stories are postive and hopeful and that is what the reader gets with this story. Sure, there are troubles and issues that people have to work through but the Christmas Spirit and love in all of us helps those around us when times are tough.
Excerpt from Full Court
Devotion by Cami Checketts
Shivering in the
vicious canyon breeze, Kazlyn skirted a group of slow-moving girls and ran
directly into the back of an insanely tall guy. Her bag flung from her fingers
and books scattered in the crusty snow piled up next to the sidewalk.
“Snot!”
Tall
dude turned and gave her a friendly smile. “No, it’s Tyrese.” His smile grew as
he looked her over, white teeth flashing against his smooth, dark skin. “Most
people call me Ty, but you can call me anything you want to.”
“Ugh!”
She ignored his flirtations and pretty-boy face. You’d think a man that large
would have a face like Andre the Giant. Grabbing at books, she shoved them into
her bag.
“Here,
let me get that for you.” Ty reached farther across the snow bank than she
could; with octopus arms it was probably easy.
“Thanks,”
she muttered.
He
retrieved a few more books and her peppermint lip gloss. Of course, he would
find the only feminine thing she had time for during school. His grin got even
bigger. “This looks…” He glanced over her face before focusing on her lips.
“Yummy.”
Could
the guy get any more arrogant? Kazlyn held out her hand. He surrendered the
books, but held onto the lip gloss. She sighed, shoved the books into her bag,
then held out her hand again. He placed the lip gloss into her palm and wrapped
his warm fingers around her freezing ones.
“Wouldn’t
want you to lose that.” Ty squeezed her hand. “Maybe you’ll give me a sample
one day.”
Her
eyebrows shot up. She yanked her fingers from his and stomped around him. “No
free samples, buddy.” She tossed a challenging look over her shoulder, almost
hoping he’d call her bluff. He winked and grinned.
Kazlyn
whipped back around, smacking herself in the face with her long, blonde hair.
First, she ran into him. Then, she whacked herself with her own hair.
He
laughed. “Maybe I could be an exception.”
Kazlyn
kept walking. He caught up to her in four steps, though she’d taken ten. Curse his long legs. She couldn’t resist
looking at him and almost wished she could dislodge the picture—fabulous smile,
dark eyes surrounded with thick lashes she couldn’t have achieved with heaps of
mascara, and chocolate skin.
“Why
are you following me?”
“I’m
not. I’m walking next to you.”
She
huffed. “That’s because you walk so stinking fast. If you didn’t have giraffe
legs, you’d be following me.”
He
laughed. “Come on. I have more muscle on my legs than most giraffes.”
She
allowed him a small smile. “Knobbly-kneed giraffe.”
“I
told you it’s Tyrese.” He pumped his eyebrows. “Now, you get to share your name
with me.”
“Not
happening. I don’t tell strange men my name.”
“Aw,
come on. You already gave me a hug from the back.”
“I
ran into you!”
“And
I forgave you immediately.” He winked. “I’m sure most people would forgive that
beautiful face of anything.”
Kazlyn
wanted to glare at him, but she couldn’t. Her dad used to say a similar line to
her. “Are you always a schmoozer?”
That
brought her another chuckle. “Didn’t your momma teach you not to call names?”
“Didn’t
your momma teach you not to follow people?”
He
laughed louder. “She said it was okay if the girl was really pretty.”
An Unexpected Kiss
by Cindy Roland Anderson
Lucy Phillips doesn’t want to spend her Christmas vacation dodging her ex-boyfriend, so when he turns up at the airport to give her a ride home, Lucy panics and asks a complete stranger to kiss her. Although the kiss is incredible, Lucy never expects to see the guy again. Is it bad luck or destiny when Lucy comes down with a sore throat and the new doctor in Snow Valley is none other than the guy she kissed at the airport?
My thoughts about An Unexpected Kiss ~~
So.. after I finished Cami's story, I went back to the beginning of the book since I wanted to read the rest of the stories. In order. Because that's just the way I am. An Unexpected Kiss is a fun, romantic escape to Snow Valley which basically starts with a kiss from a stranger. Who doesn't want and think about that sometimes? I loved the interaction between Lucy and the kissed stranger, who doesn't stay a stranger for long.
And there is a line in An Unexpected Kiss that says it all - 'How can you not be into Christmas? It's the most important time of the year.'
I can't wait to read the other 4 stories in this boxed set. Merry Christmas everyone!
Excerpt from An Unexpected
Kiss by Cindy Roland Anderson
Unlocking her door, Lucy opened it and slid in behind the
wheel. She closed the door, knowing Cole probably wondered what was wrong with
her. Just as she started the car, a knock on the driver’s side window made her
jump.
Cole stood there watching her, his face reflecting both a
mixture of confusion and amusement. Lucy lowered the window, and he leaned down
so they were eye level.
“Are you running away from me?”
Why did he have to be so direct?
“Yes.”
He grinned. “That’s the second time you’ve done this. I’m
beginning to think you don’t like me.”
She snorted an unladylike laugh. “Right.”
“Don’t laugh. I’m getting a complex.”“
If it’s any consolation, it’s me not you.”
That earned her another perplexed look. “That’s a little
cliché. I’m sure you can do better than that.”
Yeah, she could, but she didn’t dare blurt out how much she
liked kissing him, and admit that that
was what scared her.
Inadvertently, her gaze dropped to his mouth. She noticed
the faint shadow of dark whiskers along his jaw, and she suddenly wanted to
kiss him again.
“Aren’t you
freezing?” she asked, hoping to distract him as much as herself.
“Yes.” He unexpectedly rounded the car, opened the door and
took the passenger seat. “That’s better.” He held out his bare hands in front
of the vent, which blew mildly warm air.
The scent of his cologne permeated the air, and having him
so close started a slow burn inside Lucy’s belly. Who needed heating systems
with this man around?
“What are you doing?”
“Trying to get warm.” He looked her way, that smile back on
his face. “And trying to get a straight answer out of you about why you keep
running away from me.”
“I don’t want to talk about it.”
“Is it about that kiss we just shared?” His blue eyes
twinkled. “Or about the ones in the airport?”
Both. “I said I don’t want to talk about it.”
“Okay. What do you want to talk about?”
She laughed. “I never said I wanted to talk about anything.”
Cole studied her silently, like he was really trying to
figure her out. Lucy felt the intensity of his gaze, and was unable to pull her
eyes away. The interior of the car seemed to shrink, and the air pulsed with an
electrical energy that prickled her skin with goose flesh.
As if a giant gravitational force was at work between them,
she felt herself leaning toward him. Cole slanted closer until she felt his
warm breath mingle with hers. She should move away, make some
wisecrack…anything to stop this crazy attraction.
Instead, her eyes fluttered closed as their lips connected.
Slowly, he moved his mouth against hers, and like a beautifully choreographed
dance, she returned the kiss. Heat infused every part of her, leaving her limbs
languid.
Her heart thumped wildly, and a sigh escaped as he deepened
the kiss. Barley cognizant of her surroundings, Lucy was both relieved and
frustrated when Cole ended the kiss and edged slightly back.
“Lucy, I’m coming to pick you up tomorrow.” His voice was
rough with emotion, his eyes serious.
She swallowed, and knew it was pointless to argue. “Okay.”
Feels Like Love
by Jeanette Lewis
Christmas in Snow Valley is the perfect way for April Winston to introduce her city slicker fiancé, Scott Mecham, to life on a farm. If only Wade Hadley, hometown boy and high school sweetheart, will cooperate! But Wade has no intention of letting April go without a fight. This Christmas, Wade is determined to overcome their painful past and show April that she already has what she’s been seeking all along.
The Christmas Eve Kiss
by Taylor Hart
When Molly O’Hare gets a prediction that she will kiss her true love on Christmas Eve, she thinks it’s utterly ridiculous. But when she gets teamed up with Kevin Snow, aka her ex-boyfriend, to decorate a Christmas tree, things start to change. Too bad getting over the past is hard and seeing him kiss another girl is even harder. Now Molly is left with a choice—run away from home and heartbreak or let Christmas work out a miracle all of its own.
Risking it all for Love
by Award-Winning author, Kimberley Montpetit
Ever since her high school boyfriend's death from a car accident three years earlier, Jessica Mason and her hometown of Snow Valley, Montana with all its awful memories have NOT been compatible. Running away to New Orleans on a ballet scholarship, Jessica cringes when she thinks about confronting Pastor John and the community church--she doesn't want to talk about God, not after He took Michael, the boy she was going to marry ever since third grade.
In the local scene of funky New Orleans, Jessica seeks out Madame LaBlanc, hoping Michael will absolve her of her guilt the night of the car accident in a seance, but the spirit world is silent and she fears the grief will drown her.
Finally succumbing to family pressure, Jessica reluctantly returns for Christmas - and the little town of Snow Valley does Christmas BIG. When she visits Michael’s grave in the church yard, Jessica is shocked to meet handsome James Douglas, Pastor John’s nephew, who’s studying for the ministry. No, she is NOT going to be attracted to someone who wants to be a preacher! Definitely not compatible! But James Douglas is unlike any minister-in-training she's ever met. James can not only dish back Jessica’s finely-tuned sarcasm but understands grief all too well, turning Jessica’s world upside down.
Can Jessica forgive herself for that terrible, fateful night? Can she take another risk on love?
Blue Christmas
by Lucy McConnell
As head of Snow Valley hospital's fundraising effort, Paisley Hackett barely has time to organize the craft show, cookie decorating party, and the annual Christmas Ball. What she doesn't have time for is falling in love with Clay Jett, the incredibly handsome bass player who sweeps into town. She's been burned by a tourist romance before and, with everything going on, Paisley will have to work overtime to protect her heart from Clay and his swoon-worthy ballads.
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