December host:
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Synopsis: Scarlett O’Brien is in love . . . with the movies. Utterly hooked on Hugh Grant, crazy about Richard Curtis, dying with lust for Johnny Depp, Scarlett spends her days with her head in the clouds and her nights with her hand in a huge tub of popcorn. Which is not exactly what her sensible, DIY-obsessed fiancé David has in mind for their future. So when Scarlett has the chance to house-sit an impossibly grand mansion in Notting Hill – the setting of one of her all-time favourite movies – she jumps at the chance to live out her film fantasies one last time. It’s just a shame that her new neighbour Sean is so irritating and so irritatingly handsome, too. As a chaotic comedy of her very own erupts around Scarlett, she begins to realise there’s more to life than seating plans and putting up shelves. What sort of happy ending does she really want? Will it be a case of Runaway Bride or Happily Ever After? The big white wedding looms, and Scarlett is running out of time to decide. This was a Kindle freebie.
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Synopsis: It’s Christmastime in London and Rafe Bowman has arrived from America for his arranged meeting with Natalie Blandford, the very proper and beautiful daughter of Lady and Lord Blandford. His chiseled good looks and imposing physique are sure to impress the lady-in-waiting, and if it weren’t for his shocking American ways and wild reputation, her hand would already be guaranteed. Before the courtship can begin, Rafe realizes he must learn the rules of London society. But when four former Wallfowers try their hand at matchmaking, no one knows what will happen. And winning a bride turns out to be more complicated than Rafe Bowman anticipated, especially for a man accustomed to getting anything he wants. However, Christmas works in the most unexpected ways, changing a cynic to a romantic and inspiring passion in the most timid of hearts. (audiobook)
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From the synopsis: Marisa de los Santos’s literary talents shine in the complex interactions she creates between these three women. She deftly explores the life-altering roller coaster of emotions Piper faces as she cares for two households, her own and that of her cancer-stricken best friend, Elizabeth. Skillfully, de los Santos creates an enigmatic and beguiling character in Lake, who draws Cornelia closer even as she harbors a shocking secret. And from the first page until the exhilarating conclusion, de los Santos engages readers with Cornelia, who, while trying to adapt to her new surroundings, must remain true to herself. As their individual stories unfold, the women become entangled in a web of trust, betrayal, love, and loss that challenges them in ways they never imagined, and that ultimately teaches them what it means for one human being to belong to another. I own a print copy but when the eBook was on sale last week I picked it up. Lately it’s so much easier to read if I can enlarge the print just a bit 😉
What was in your mailbox?
I’ve read Belong to Me. The others are all new to me. Enjoy them all.
Wishing you the best for Christmas.
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Marisa de Los Santos’s books are very good – enjoy! Have a Merry Christmas!
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I’d read all of those 😀
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Looks like an interesting set of books. I know what you mean about the enlarging the print. (It gets smaller every year!) Happy Holidays.
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I bet Belong to Me is wonderful! Enjoy your new books!
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Enjoy your new books. The first one sounds real funny.
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Some interesting picks – hope you enjoy them. Thanks for stopping by!
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I read Belong to Me awhile ago…and loved it! I’ve been wanting to read more by this author.
From Notting Hill to Love…Actually looks very tempting. Love the sound of the blurb.
Enjoy your reads…and have a great holiday!
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I think everyone at BP (not blood pressure) got this one. Looks like a fun one! Merry Christmas, Mary to you and your family. I hope it’s peaceful. {{ hugs}}
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I’ve seen From Notting Hill to Love…Actually on a couple of blogs. I didn’t realize the Kindle edition was free right now! I added it to mine 🙂
Have a great Christmas!
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The first book looks really good. Happy reading, and Merry Christmas!
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Nice books…I like them all. I have had BELONG TO ME on my shelf for ages. I need to get to it.
ENJOY all your books.
Happy Holidays!!
Elizabeth
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Have a joyful Christmas and enjoy your new books. Each sounds enticing! 🙂
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I know what you mean about the print being too small. I avoid books with tiny print. I haven’t read any of these yet but I’ve heard of Belong to Me.
Have a nice Christmas.
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These books sound wonderful. Merry Christmas!
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Can’t wait to see what you think of that first one. Looks fun.
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Loved You Belong To Me!!! Believe it or not, I put that first book on my Kindle-wishlist just today after finishing Twelve Days of Christmas by a British author!! 😀
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They all look good! Hope you had a lovely Christmas!
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Oh I just loved Belong to Me. You know it is the second book in a short series, right? I didn’t know that when I read it and wish I’d read them in order! THe first one is called Love Walked In. Just trying to make sure no one makes my mistake!
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Looks like I did it right – I read Love Walked In a couple of years ago 🙂 Glad to hear you loved Belong to Me!
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