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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Join me now for my
review of:
By Lucy McConnell
Publisher: Pepin Publishing
Published: Sept. 29, 2014
ASIN: Pepin Publishing
Amazon Synopsis:
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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My Thoughts:
Blue Christmas is one of those romance novels that starts
off totally with the guy as eye candy. Fortunately, we find out that they have
a history and he’s not just another good looking heart-breaker.
The author was able
to bring growth to her characters, and to help her readers to care for them and
their life stories. It was fun to read the small mentions of some of the
characters from the other books in the
Christmas in Snow Valley Box Set.
I liked the twists
and turns that played with Paisley’s heart and I’m sure most of us that have
been in love can relate to them in some way or other. The story was very
plausible.
I did notice some
glaring errors in this book however. Several times the main character Paisley
was referred to as Presley. There were also a few run-on sentences and missing
punctuation. I deleted a star for these errors in editing as they can confuse
readers.
Overall the story
was a delightful light and fun read. I hope we all remember for a lifetime the
lesson she learned in this book. I gave Blue Christmas 4 stars out of 5.
Thank you to the
publishers for providing a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest
review. A positive opinion is not required. All thoughts are my own.
About the Author:
Lucy McConnell is an Amazon Best Selling
Contemporary Romance Author. She started out as an editor at an advertising agency before moving on to teach in the marketing department of the local community college. She loved teaching and often misses the academic environment.
After her third child was born, Lucy retired from teaching and began to write. She has been published in national magazines, newspapers, short story compilations, and she writes cookbooks under the name Christina Dymock.
Lucy has a handsome husband and four amazing children. She works as a Recreation Specialist, marketing copywriter, and author.
If she's not at the computer, you can find her on the ski slopes, in a boat, in the kitchen, or in the stands watching one of her children bat, dribble, or play goalie.
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