Merry Christmas

Between The Pages - The Santa Next Door

The Santa Next Door
By Stephanie Cage
August 2013 

Sue Edmonds swore off men after her feckless husband left her struggling to care for their four-year-old daughter Trudi and maintain their ramshackle Victorian home. But her mysterious neighbor might tempt her to change her mind.  

Bryn Thomas once found peace and happiness in music but that was before his heart was broken. Now it stirs up painful memories and provides little comfort. That is until he finds himself sharing Christmas carols with his young neighbor and her beautiful mother.  

As Sue sees Bryn playing Santa, she is touched to discover his gentler side. Can she hope for a Christmas miracle and the fulfillment of Trudi's Christmas wish for a dad? 

Between The Pages 
A captivating Christmas story that’s short but well-paced. Charming characters and a touching story line. A perfect read for the holiday season.

Rating
4 Stars

Between The Pages - She Likes it Irish

She Likes it Irish
By Sophia Ryan
May 2013

Kristin DeMarco vows to protect her broken heart and swear off men until she finishes her degree and starts her career. Survival sex -- a vibrator and a sizzling-hot roommate -- eases urges that can't be ignored, until her craving for a man propels her from the arms of Mr. Wrong to the door of Mr. Right. Irishman Sean O'Neill forces her to consider what she really wants. And what she wants is him in her bed. Too bad he's not cooperating. Sean is only in America for six months to complete his degree at an archeology field school. He's as serious about his education as he is about keeping his sex life casual. When Kristin knocks on his door asking for condoms, the encounter forces him to rethink that single-minded focus. He wants Kristin for more than one night, but their secrets may end the relationship before it begins. 

Between The Pages
Sexy and oh-so-hot! An enticing beginning that has the reader hooked from the first page. Fast paced and riveting. Intense passion and engaging characters. A must read.

Rating
4 Stars

Between The Pages - Dangerous Flirtation

Dangerous Flirtation
By Liz Fielding
November 2012

Rose has her life all mapped out. A job she loves, a thoughtful, reliable fiancé. Everything is just perfect until a stranger with laughing blue eyes and a roguish grin bursts into her life and turns her life upside down with a birthday kiss. Jack Drayton offers romance, excitement and passion – and he challenges her to accept. Dare she? 

Between The Pages 
A witty and fun romantic comedy. Endearing characters and a page-turning plot. The humor and emotion are irresistible, begging to be read in one sitting. Get ready to be totally engrossed in this story.

Rating
4 Stars

Between The Pages - The Child Thief

 

The Child Thief
By Melissa Snark
March 2013

Valkyrie Victoria Storm has werewolf hunters hell bent on revenge trying to kill her. She can barely keep her own downtrodden pack alive, let alone respond to the pleas of a murdered mother. Can she set aside her differences and work with her sworn enemy to save a little boy from a Christmas nightmare? 

Between The Pages
An enjoyable fantasy/paranormal story. Interesting characters and an utterly engaging plot. A quick read that will have you turning the pages without taking a break. Once you reach the end, you’ll want the story to keep going. Looking forward to reading more of this series!

Rating
4 Stars

Between The Pages - Amanda in the Summer

Amanda in the Summer
By Brenda Whiteside
August 2013

Three generations of women...and the secret that strengthens their love. 

A line of women, all named Amanda, stretches back for generations. Each with her hopes, her joys, her pain--each pouring out her heart in correspondence with a dear family friend who shares their lives, understands their loves, and joins in their sorrows. 

But within the correspondence lies a secret. And as the youngest of the Amandas retraces the journey through the years--beginning in post-war America and following through to modern day--the letters reveal, layer by layer, the Amandas who came before her. Soon, the truths and lies hidden in the letters lead her down a path of self-discovery that forges a bond between her past and future.

Between The Pages 
Letters that take a reader through the years. A short story, yet engaging with interesting characters and family connections. Thoroughly entertaining.

Rating
4 Stars

Between The Pages - A Cadence Creek Christmas

A Cadence Creek Christmas
By Donna Alward
November 2013

Taylor Shepard has come to Cadence Creek to organize her brother's Christmas wedding. Organizing such a special event might be a little bit stressful - but she can't deny she's swept away by the town's holiday charm...and by brooding rancher Rhys Bullock. 

Loner Rhys has been burned far too many times in the past. He's sure he has city girl Taylor all figured out -she'll be hightailing it straight back to the city in a few days! But as the snow starts to fall, Rhys and Taylor embark on a tentative winter romance. Could Taylor be the Christmas present Rhys never even knew he wanted?

Between The Pages
A Cadence Creel Christmas is a heart-warming Christmas romance. Strong characters, engaging plot, and a dreamy winter setting. A beautifully written story full of emotion and charm. A must read this Christmas!

Rating
4.5 Stars

Between The Pages - Perfect Partners

Perfect Partners
By Stephanie Cage
July 2013

"What's he doing back in London after all this time?" 
Eight years ago, Lisa Darby's dancing partner and first love, Redmond Carrington, left London for a fun summer on the cruise ships - and never came back. Lisa's grown up a bit since then, and she'd like to think she's prepared for anything, but when Red comes back from America with a proposal for her, she's not sure she's ready for what he's suggesting. A T.V. studio is filming a knockout competition of six of the world's best couples - each of them partners both on and off the dance floor. Redmond wants Lisa to pose as his girlfriend so that they can compete. It's an unbelievable opportunity for an aspiring professional dancer, and the spectacular prize money would help save Lisa's beloved dance studio, which is in need of major renovation. Scooping the prize is going to take the performance of a lifetime from Lisa and Redmond, but with the sizzling tension between them, they might just pull it off. It turns out that putting on an act for the cameras is the least of Lisa's worries. As time goes on and she rediscovers her feelings for Redmond, she's left questioning what's really behind his offer, and where their partnership is heading this time. 

Between The Pages 
The beginning might not pull you in right away, but as you continued to read, it will capture the inner dancer in you and bring out your competitive side as you root for the hero and heroine to win.

Rating
3.5 Stars

Between The Pages - Artful Dodging The Torpedo Factory Murders

Artful Dodging: The Torpedo Factory Murders
By M.S. Spencer
July 2012

Waiting out the rain, Milo Everhart takes stock of her widowhood and the handsome man standing in the door to the bar. Little does she know she will meet that man again and again under both passionate and terrifying circumstances. Tristram Brody waits for his date, too conscious of the beautiful woman sitting by the door. Little does he know that she will hate him for trying to destroy her beloved art center, and even suspect him of murder. Nor that she will be drawn inevitably into his arms. Little does either of them suspect they will be embroiled in not one, but two murders, in which the fate of the Torpedo Factory, an art center housed in an old munitions factory on the waterfront in Old Town Alexandria, will be decided. 

Between The Pages
The beginning is slow to draw you in, but the characters and suspense will soon capture your attention and holds it to the end.

Rating
3 Stars

Between The Pages - The Trouble with Mistletoe

The Trouble with Mistletoe
By Jennifer Snow
November 2013

You can't say no to a mistletoe kiss, no matter who's under it! 

Since leaving Brookhollow and her fiancé, Luke Dawson, twelve years earlier, Victoria Mason hasn't looked back. She's traded the small-town dream of marriage, kids and family Christmas dinners for late nights working at a high-powered acquisitions firm, lunches at trendy New York restaurants and jet-set vacations on the slopes. 

So her latest work assignment, to acquire Brookhollow's sporting-goods store, poses a challenge for Victoria, in more ways than one. Because it's almost Christmas, and she's got other holiday plans. And the owner is reluctant to sell. And the owner is Luke. She needs to wrap up the deal before she gets caught up in her old life and her old love…or becomes trapped under the mistletoe. Again.

Between The Pages 
A second chance love story with fun characters and a captivating plot. The Christmas setting in Brookhollow will definitely put you in the Christmas spirit. This sweet and engaging story is a must read this holiday season.

Rating
4 Stars

Between The Pages - Paper Wishes

Paper Wishes
By Jennifer M. Eaton
August 2013

Paper Wishes follows Jack and Jill on their journey from friendship to love over Christmas and New Years in two heartwarming stories. 

Connect the Dots: Jill writes her most intimate Christmas wish to God—and throws it away for its ridiculousness—but Christmas wishes have a way of coming true, even when you don’t know what you’ve wished for. 

A Test of Faith: One day after her Christmas wish comes true, Jill faces a wrenching choice that tests her deepest beliefs. Will love prevail over conviction, or is happiness nothing more than a fairytale?

Between The Pages
Two well-written stories about friendship and love. This sweet holiday story is fun and makes endurable love believable.

Rating
4 Stars

Between The Pages - Victorian Dream

Victorian Dream
By Gini Rifkin
March 2013

Trelayne St.Christopher, a cosseted young English woman, dreams of falling madly in love, just like the daring women in her purloined novels. Now faced with adult responsibilities for the first time in her life, she leaps at the opportunity to manage her father's shipping business. But when Trelayne ignores her prophetic nightmares in favor of passionate daydreams, her best-laid plans go dangerously awry. Emotionally scarred after the death of his wife, Yankee sea captain Walker Garrison bans romance from his personal manifest--shipbuilding is his only passion. The transatlantic partnership between Walker and Trelayne's father seems a grand idea until her parents are critically injured and one of Walker's crew turns up dead. On the trail of the man responsible, Walker sets sail for England. After meeting his new partner's daughter, protecting Trelayne and not falling in love with her may prove impossible. Will he find the murderer but lose his heart? 

Between The Pages
A beautifully written story with an exquisite detailed setting for each scene and the enchanting landscape. The unexpected suspense with its twists and turns will keep your attention to the very end. This charming and emotion packed story is a must read.

Rating
4.5 Stars

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