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Jingle Bells Wedding Bells "All I Want for Christmas" "Very Merry StepChristmas" "Jack Ornament" "Forever Gift" Nora Roberts Nora Roberts [et al] Barbara Boswell Myrna Temte Elizabeth August 9780373596560 Books Reviews

Very fun read
From the inside front

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS by Nora Roberts
They were precocious, identical six-year-old twins, and they knew what they wanted for Christmas a mom. Fortunately, their new music teacher fit all the requirements...but unfortunately, their dad didn't agree. Clearly it was up to the twins to make Christmas magic--and they were definitely up to the challenge.

A VERY MERRY STEP-CHRISTMAS by Barbara Boswell
Christmas? Bah, humbug! Claudia Nolan had no time for the holidays. Her kids were in rebellion, her job was driving her crazy, and all she wanted was to get through New Year's Eve--dateless. Then Zack Ritter came along. He was the wrong man in every way, but suddenly Claudia had thoughts of getting stuck under the mistletoe...

JACK'S ORNAMENT by Myrna Temte
For lonely rancher Jack Zorn, work always came first--until he met wealthy Elizabeth Davies-Smythe. Although the lady was lovely, Jack believed cowboys and socialites didn't mix. Would Christmas in cowboy country help lasso lasting joy?

THE FOREVER GIFT by Elizabeth August
The holidays were hard for Abigail Jones. She could never have a real home or a man to call her own--not when her past kept her on the run. But when she met Kane Courtland, leaving was all the more difficult. And loving him made it all the more necessary...

And my review

As usual, the standout of this collection is Nora Robert's story, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS. The twins were absolutely adorable, and I'd dare any romance reader not to love them. The author does a good job with rounding out her characters, and with creating conflict that doesn't feel manufactured. And the twin's steadfast belief in Christmas magic will put any reader into a holiday mood. Four stars.

A VERY MERRY STEP-CHRISTMAS did not impress me. This was a "falling in lust" story, and I hate that theme. Seriously, the hero and heroine meet at a party (after each has been led to believe that the other is dying for an introduction), and the next thing you know, the hero is wondering why she isn't heading out with him to go have sex. Seriously! They just met one minute before, and he's wondering why she isn't on her back throwing her skirt up yet! Argh. I like romance heros to think about more than just getting laid--like that they might actually like to know a woman before climbing on to of her. A guy who meets a woman and expects her to immediately fall into bed with him does nothing but disgust me. One star.

JACK'S ORNAMENT really suffered from the page restriction. This read like a plot outline, rather than a finished story. Days will go by in just a few paragraphs, and interaction between characters merely alluded to rather than seen by the reader. I felt no heat or spark between the hero and heroine, mainly because after the initial meeting between them (which showed promise), we don't get to see them interact. Then next thing you know, they're making out. And by the next page or so, the heroine decides that she's in love. Okay...it was all just too rushed for me. Also, if I felt I'd known the hero better (he was pretty much "off-screen" for much of the book), I might have understood why the heroine fell in love so fast. I think that if this author had had more room to work, this would have been a much more enjoyable read. Two stars.

THE FOREVER GIFT was another story that suffered from the page restriction. The character development was a little lacking, and it's great characters that make a great story. The hero felt especially distant. I never felt like I got a handle on who he was, apart from a enigmatic, tortured soul. Also, the reader has to wait a long time before finding out just why the heroine is on the run. And that subplot felt a little unnecessary to me. I thought that the conflict of a tortured hero and a heroine, wounded because she grew up without the love of parents was enough to fuel a story. It just felt like too much packed into less than 80 pages. Two stars.

I would only recommend this if you are a hard-core fan of Nora Roberts and want everything she's ever written. Otherwise, I'd skip this one, as there are better Christmas romance anthologies out there.
"Jingle Bells, Wedding Bells" is a great read, containing 4 stories of Christmas wishes and true love. Each story is full of holiday cheer and is sure to lift your spirits any time of the year!
First is Nora Roberts' "All I Want for Christmas", my favorite story of the four. Zack and Zeke Taylor, twins just starting first grade, decide to ask Santa Claus for a mom this Christmas. Nell, the new high school music teacher in Taylor Grove seems to fit the bill. Luckily enough, Zeke and Zack's father, Mac, can't stop thinking about Nell. Nell and Mac's relationship is passionate and tender and full of ups and downs. This story is fabulous, and will surely please readers.
Next is "A Very Merry Step-Christmas" by Barbara Boswell and it is great! Natalie and Brian meet in detention for being late to school and soon discover their lives are remarkably similar. The two 14-year-olds each have a single parent and three younger siblings. The two schemers decide that Brian's dad, Police Chief Zack Ritter, and Natalie's mom, Claudia Nolan would be perfect for each other. When Claudia and Zack meet, the sparks immediately fly, but Zack refuses to date women with children, and that makes Claudia completely off limits. But fate keeps pulling them together and happiness is within reach, if only they can find the courage to take a risk! This is a lovely, uplifting tale, and my second favorite story in this anthology.
"Jack's Ornament" by Myrna Temte is an entertaining read. Jack Zorn's life is all about work on the Bar Z Ranch, until beautiful Elizabeth Davies-Smythe arrives to drop off his niece and nephew for a visit. Elizabeth gets snowed in for some time, and has a wonderful time flirting with the ruggedly handsome Jack. The longer Elizabeth stays, the more powerful her feelings for Jack become. Jack too begins falling in love, but he stubbornly believes that the glamorous Elizabeth could never be happy with a simple rancher like him. Will true love triumph? Or will Jack's inflexible views prevent him from finding happiness with Elizabeth?
Finally is "The Forever Gift" by Elizabeth August. Abigail Jones has been hiding from her past for years, and has finally settled in a tiny out of the way town called Blye's Stand. When she picks up a young hitchhiker on the way home, she soon discovers that the girl, Rose, is the niece of Abigail's sexy neighbour, Kane Courtland. Two years of avoiding each other is brought to an end for Kane and Abigail, as Rose befriends Abby. Abigail has a powerful reaction to Kane's presence, which she knows will only get her into trouble, but is incredibly hard to ignore. Kane and Abigail become cautious friends, but Abigail knows that before they can take their relationship any further, she must tell Kane about her dark past. Will Kane stand by Abigail? Or will he turn from her like all of her friends before him? This is a truly touching and enjoyable story.
Overall, this anthology is lots of fun. It contains 4 well-written stories that capture the magic of Christmas. This book is well worth the read if you can find it. Enjoy!
great book wish they printed is in hardcover. better for reading after when your eyes are going bad age 60
great book, good stories were just right for the season. will certainly order from this seller again.