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Three hottie humbugs find holiday magic where they least expect it...
Donna Kauffman Lock, Stock and Jingle Bells
Holly hates the yuletide season more than ever since she inherited her mother's Christmas novelty store, but her childhood pal Sean's determined to warm her upto Christmas and to him. When they uncover a diary concealing secrets involving both their families, this could be the Christmas that changes their lives forever…
Jill Shalvis Bah Handsome!
Behind on her bills, B&B owner Hope receives an unlikely gueststranded solicitor Danny, who's been threatening to put her out of business. Hope's staff sees more fire than fight in the sparks that fly as they try and bring Hope and Danny together, but only a Christmas miracle can help these unlikely lovers see the light…
Helenkay Dimon It's Hotter at Christmas
Hawaii's no paradise for Marissa, who, thanks to a series of unfortunate events, can't seem to get away from the sand to enjoy her Christmas East Coast stylewith plenty of snow and slush. But tall, dark, and serious police officer Ted's about to give this bad Santa in heels a Mele Kalikimaka she'll never forget…
A trio of treats fill out this anthology for readers in search of holiday happily ever afters. In Kauffman’s “Lock, Stock and Jingle Bells,” Holly Bennett returns from London to Willow Creek, Va., to deal with an unexpected gift from her mother and find a potential love interest in an old crush. Shalvis’s “Bah, Handsome” is the recession-influenced seduction of Hope O’Brien, a bed-and-breakfast owner, by an unhappy CPA employed by her Scroogeish stepbrother. Dimon goes tropical in “It’s Hotter at Christmas” to explore what happens when a cranky Kauai deputy police chief falls for a Philadelphia ad executive who can’t seem to stay out of harm’s way. It’s not quite hot enough to melt ice, but it’s good, disposable fun. (Oct.)
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October 28, 2009: Kissing Santa Claus has three sexy stories by three of today's hottest romance writers
Lock, Stock, and Jingle Bells by Donna Kauffman has Holly Berry Bennett taking over her parents business Santa's Workshop. Pity Holly and Christmas don't get along. She plans on only being home a short time. Holly didn't plan on Sean Gallagher becoming more then just a blast from the past.Jill Shalvis story Bah, Handsome! has Hope O'Brien struggling to keep her B&B above water. She is trying to payback a loan from the devil, AKA her stepbrother. He sends his CPA to check up on Hope. Danny Shaw doesn't much care for his boss business practices but he comes to the B&B to see how close Hope is to repaying her debt. Spending time helping Hope has opened his eyes to what really is important in life. It's Hotter At Christmas by HelenKay Dimon has Marissa Brandt having a heck of a time trying to leave Hawaii. First her purse is stolen, then her room is ransacked and the local law is on her case. Deputy Police Chief Ted Green is determined to get Marissa off his island before she gets into more trouble. Ted has been burnt by a mainlander before and doesn't want it to ever happen again. Once Marissa worms her way into his heart will he be able to let her go?Kissing Santa Claus is a wonderful holiday treat. It will warm your heart and your soul. You can't go wrong with stories by these three delightful authors.Reader Rating:
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September 21, 2009: "Lock, Stock and Jingle Bells" by Donna Kauffman. Although her parents gave her their Christmas store, Holly Berry loathes the holiday season and having to return from London to Willow Creek, Virginia to run her place. However, this year looks promising as she will work alongside of her high school fantasy Sean Gallagher.
"Bah Handsome!" by Jill Shalvis. Hope O'Brien has no hope except for her first name as her B&B is failing and the debts make the federal government seem fiscally balanced. Her miserly stepbrother sends his accountant Danny Shaw to collect what his sibling owes him; not realizing that Danny and Hope find a gift with their attraction for one another. "It's Hotter at Christmas" by HelenKay Dimon. Marissa Brandt came to Hawaii from Philadelphia for a holiday vacation, but never expected a hotel arrest by a hunk of a cop Ted Greene who wants to keep her safe from a thief who seems to have targeted her and hopes to persuade her to stay on Kauai with him for decades of holiday joy together.These are three lighthearted holiday frolics that fans will agree bring joy to the reader.Harriet Klausner