December host:
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Synopsis: Anna DeStefano presents a touching Christmas story about love, loss, and healing—and the joys of coming home.
A childhood spent on the streets leaves Mallory Phillips longing for a normal life and a perfect Christmas. Now an elementary school nurse in Chandlerville, Georgia, Mallory’s dream to blend into the picturesque community isn’t working out. She’s once more living a loner’s existence. Then an emotionally fragile seven-year-old appears in her living room in the middle of the night, and Mallory’s isolated world is turned upside down.
This is Polly Lombard’s first Christmas without her mother, and she won’t utter a word to anyone—except Mallory. She believes Mallory holds the key to helping her father overcome his sadness. Despite Pete Lombard’s lingering grief over his wife’s death and concern for his daughter, his resistance to their mysterious neighbor crumbles as he spends more time with Mallory and falls for her amazing heart. But when her past returns haunt her, is Mallory strong enough to keep the Lombard family in her life? And can the spirit of Christmas heal these broken souls and bring them all the joyous, loving holiday they deserve?
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My thanks to author Sophie Barnes for the gift of Five Golden Rings!
Synopsis: The holidays are a time for wishes, magic and, of course, love. Celebrate the season with this delightful collection of Christmas tales. What better way for Connor Talbot, Earl of Redfirn, to spend the holidays than convincing Leonora Compton that the only match she needs to make is with him!
The Duke of Ashton has had three years to plan for his perfect Christmas present—the Lady Eleanor Fitzsimmons as his wife. Now, all he has to do is convince the reluctant lady …
Phin Baldwin does not believe in Christmas magic … until the clever and beautiful Ginny Overton gets it into her head to show him how wonderful it can be when wishes come true.
Just returned from the Crusades, marriage is the last thing on Sir Caerwyn’s mind. But will he be able to resist Lady Nia, the thief of his boyhood heart, when she tempts him yet again?
Responsible Ethan Weatherstone is determined to save Penelope Rutledge—and her reputation—from her silly scheme, but can he save himself from the temptation of her lips?
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I won How to Tame a Willful Wife by Christy English. Thanks to Sourcebooks and Linda at Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell for hosting the giveaway!
“It’s a duel of wit and wills in this charming retelling of The Taming of the Shrew. But the question is…who’s taming whom?”
I am glad it arrived safely 🙂
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Nice holiday reads! Mimosa Lane has been tempting me. Hope you enjoy them all!
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I love to have holidays reads, too! Enjoy your festive reading! 🙂
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Some lovely Christmas reads, enjoy!
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OOh, more Christmas books. Love the cover on Mimosa Lane. Enjoy your new reads, Mary, and congrats on the win. <(")
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They all look lovely, but Christmas on Mimosa Lane grabbed me….hope you enjoy them all.
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I am reading a holiday book right now – they are great for this time of year! They help me get into the holiday spirit. Have a great week!
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Enjoy all your holiday reads!
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The holiday books look wonderful.
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Enjoy your holiday books! Congratulations on the book you won!
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I haven’t read a holiday book in ages. The cover of Christmas on Mimosa Lane is lovely. Happy reading, Mary!
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These look such good holiday reads.
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I agree with Mystica! These look like such great holiday reads! I can’t wait to hear what you think of them!!
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Nice holiday reads, enjoy all of your new books.
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Love those Holiday reads! Hope you enjoy them!
Thanks for stopping by my Added to the Bookshelf post!
♥ Melissa @ Melissa’s Eclectic Bookshelf
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Enjoy your new books! They look and sound wonderful.
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I hope you enjoy all your new books. Thanks for the visit today.
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Love that title, Christmas on Mimosa Lane! The cover is so inviting how can you not want to pick it up and start reading it!!???
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I love the cover of Mimosa Lane! So Christmasy. Happy reading!
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oooh….I like the new look! I don’t usually read Christmas-themed books, but I;ve been seeing a lot of them around this year – maybe I will give it a try next year!
Enjoy your books this week –
Sue
Book By Book
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Enjoy your books and the holiday!
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Enjoy your new books!
2 Kids and Tired Books MM
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Not usually a fan of short stories, I think I could make an exception for Five Golden rings.
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I’m pretty sure I’d love living on Mimosa Lane 😉
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