Ten Christmas Brides
by: Ruth Cardello, Nina Bruhns, Donna
Fasano, Rebecca York, Helen Scott Taylor, Patrice Wilton, Mona Risk,
Annie Jones, Alicia Street, and Mimi Barbour
Genre: Holiday Romance
Reviews will follow when I am done with each book.
A BLESSED FESTIVE SEASON TO ALL
Recipe for Love
by Ruth Cardello, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author
All Madison Andrade wants for Christmas is a place to hide and she finds
it in the home of a lusty French chef. Richard D'Argenson's recipes are
famous, but they lack one necessary ingredient--love.
4 STARS REVIEW:
Maddy and Richard was the perfect couple that brought two worlds together as they discovered each other. A secret, followed by a lie allowed the two to meet far from the borders of the US. Richard, a chef and restauranteur, felt affronted with this young woman at first. However, he realized soon there was more under the skin of the young woman who lived in his house practically unannounced. He had some issues to overcome but Maddy quickly made him forget and accept what was once in his past.
It is filled with family drama, romance, love and doing the right thing even if one had to be send away for the other to open their eyes.
A short story that is part of the Ten Christmas Brides Box set. So far it was money well spend and a book I can recommend if you are in the mood for a quick Christmas read.
Must Love Santa
by Nina Bruhns, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author
Detective Nick Palladin just needs to close one last case in Vice--going
undercover as Santa--before getting his Christmas transfer to the K-9
Unit. But when a cute little fluffball and the knockout holding her
leash stumble into the op and are attacked, Santa and his faithful dog
come running to the rescue!
5 STAR REVIEW:
Book 2 in the Ten Christmas Brides Box set. I have never read some of the author's books but I had a delightful time reading this Christmas romance from her pen. The interaction between the two main characters; well actually four: we cannot ignore the two dogs roles in this book. They would simply steal your heart from the start, their infatuation with each other was what brought the two owners together.
It is a wonderful love story that will make you believe in the miracle of Christmas as the plot unfolds. It's filled with enough drama and suspense to give it a slight edge to make this more than just a love story. The subject of human trafficking is still a very serious issue and needs all the attention it can get; even from a love story. But the two lovers definitely had my vote; they complimented each other perfectly. Both had certain goals that they wanted to reach, both were willing to sacrifice but when the bad guy showed his ugly colors the focus shifted.
A great story for this time of year, with a well written plot and wonderful flow to it all.
So far I am enjoying this box set from the various authors.
An Almost Perfect Christmas
by Donna Fasano, USA Today bestselling author
Aaron Chase is desperate to give his daughter a perfect Christmas and
elicits the help of Pediatric Nurse Christy Cooper to do it. When
Aaron's impish eight-year-old talks them into a make-believe wedding,
can the magic of Christmas make the vows stick?
4 Star Review:
This is book 3 in the Ten Christmas Brides Box set and a lovely edition to it, I believe. It is the perfect read for this time of year, quick with a great message.
It all begins with a little girl, but yet so wise for her years, making a plan to bring her dad some happiness when she was gone. A perfect set up for two adults who only caught on after the fact.
Two people that was drawn together; understanding the heart ache of loss and the void it caused found themselves in a place where they could relax and be themselves, discovering that there is a future in the midst of all the hurt and longing.
A wonderful story with enough emotion to make it believable and enjoyable.
Christmas Captive (The Decorah Security Series)
by Rebecca York, New York Times and USA Today best-selling author
How did hard-driving businessman Jordan Campbell end up in a coma? And
can nurse Hannah Andrews use her psychic talent to connect with him and
trap his would-be killer? As she and Jordan work together, she knows
she's putting her own life--and her heart--at risk.
4 Star Review:
This book is part of the Ten Christmas Brides box set.
The story had a paranormal twist into the romance scene. Hannah, a nurse that could connect with her patients in an unusual way, was hired to care for tycoon Jordan; a man in a deep coma after a terrible fall. No one could explain why he was in a coma but this is where the story became interesting.
It is a fast paced story that takes you into the life of Jordan and his family who clearly had an agenda from the moment Hannah arrived at the house. Soon her own life was in danger and the author did a good work creating enough suspense not to make it overly dramatic. The ideal story for this time of year.
It had a wonderful cast of characters, each wrapped in mystery as Hannah tried to safe Jordan's life from impending death. With a romantic ending that gave you a good feeling at the end.
The Army Doctor's Honeymoon Baby (The Army Doctor's Series)
by Helen Scott Taylor, Award-winning and National bestselling author
Army doctor, Blair Mackenzie, secretly loves his childhood friend,
Lorna, and protects her in the African refugee camp where they work.
Lorna depends on Blair--he's her best friend, the only man she's ever
loved. She longs to admit her feelings but a family secret from their
past prevents her.
4 Star Review:
A quick read that takes you from the dangers of Africa to the beautiful
snowy hills of Scotland in quick strides. Well written, with just enough
information to make this an enjoyable read.
Lorna and Blair knew
each other all their lives but secrets kept them apart for ten years.
During an abduction by rebels the two admitted their feelings to each
other. While trying to escape Blair got injured. This led our couple to
their homeland; here they were met with unease but also a warm welcome.
A sweet love story that tells a tale of heart ache and how to get passed it if you believe in the love of the one you love.
Kiss Me Santa
by Patrice Wilton, National bestselling author
Widowed schoolteacher, Cindy Harris meets Brad Williams--posing as
Santa--when she takes her young son to the mall. Imagine her surprise
when he shows up as the hot-shot realtor selling her family home. Sparks
fly between them. Can the magic of Christmas give them the best gift of
all -- love?
REVIEW WILL FOLLOW SOON:
An Unusual Christmas
by Mona Risk, Award-winning and National bestselling author
Running away from Christmas celebrations and the demons of her past, Dr.
Jillian has dedicated her life to saving third-world children. In
Belarus, a baby girl, four little boys, and a handsome doctor may teach
her the true meaning of Christmas.
A Cowboy for Christmas
by Annie Jones, Award-winning and National bestselling author
A single mom who has pinned all her hopes on reviving a popular tourist
dude ranch gets a Christmas surprise that may change everything when her
son asks Santa for a new dad. And that very night a Christmas-skipping
cowboy shows up at their door.
The Christmas Honeymoon
by Alicia Street, Award-winning and National bestselling author
Quiet librarian Serena always loved Christmas, until she was jilted
before her December wedding. A year later, while trying to rekindle her
tarnished holiday spirit, she meets Damien, handsome daredevil--and a
total Scrooge. Their unlikely mutual attraction brings on a challenge
that leads to one very romantic Christmas.
She's Not You
by Mimi Barbour, National bestselling author
Sick and widowed, running scared from a man who insists she belongs to
him, Belle is forced to let the charmer down the hall help out. Not just
for her sake, but it's Christmas, she's in trouble and her little girl
has decided their sympathetic neighbor is her special hero.
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A Special Gift From the Ten Brides Authors!
A book full of delicious cookie recipes to share with the family this Christmas!
In this book you’ll find favorite cookies of the heroes and heroines in
the Ten Christmas Brides romance-novel boxed set. Some are the treats
our characters remember fondly from their childhoods. Others are the
ones they enjoy today—or make to give as gifts. Here you’ll find
everything from Almond Crescents, Coffee Pecan Delights, and Swedish
Teacake Cookies to Rocks, Butterscotch Brownies and Scottish Shortbread.
And each recipe comes with a note explaining how it fits into the
author’s story, so you’ll have a little more insight into her characters
and plot.
The recipes are the authors' gifts to you this holiday season. Enjoy
these special goodies and have a wonderful Christmas. Best wishes from
the authors of Ten Christmas Brides!
Ruth Cardello
Ruth Cardello is a New York Times bestselling author. She writes
fast-paced, fun, sexy romances with hot alpha heroes and the strong
women who tame them. She writes about Billionaires, Cowboys, and she is
also getting into some spicier story lines. She likes to consider what
she writes as bathtub reads. Sheer escapism.
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Nina Bruhns
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Nina Bruhns decided it
was time to change careers and pursue her longtime dream of writing when
fieldwork in Egyptology became too dangerous. Since then, Nina has
achieved international bestsellerdom writing for Berkley, Harlequin and
Silhouette, various epublishers, and now as an indie author with Cajun
Hot Press. Nina has earned numerous awards for her thirty-plus books to
date, including three Daphne du Maurier Awards for Best Overall
Mystery-Suspense Book of the Year, three Rita nominations, four RT
Bookclub Reviewers Choice Awards, a National Readers Choice Award, five
Dorothy Parker Awards of Excellence, and two Golden Hearts.
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Donna Fasano
USA Today Bestselling Author Donna Fasano is the author of over 30
romance and women's fiction titles. Her award-winning books have been
described as "emotional," "heartwarming," and "simply wonderful!" Over
the course of her 25 year career, she has sold 4 million books
worldwide. BigAl from BooksAndPals.com says, "Donna Fasano is a keen
observer of human nature and creates characters that ring true to life."
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Rebecca York
New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly best-selling and
award-winning author, Rebecca has written over 145 books and novellas.
In 2011 she became the dozenth author to receive the Romance Writers of
America Centennial Award for having written 100 romantic novels. Her
Killing Moon was a launch title for Berkley’s Sensation imprint in June
2003. Five more books in the series have followed.
Rebecca has authored or co-authored over 65 romantic thrillers, many for
Harlequin Intrigue’s very popular 43 Light Street series, set in
Baltimore, and many with paranormal elements.
Her many awards include two Rita finalist books. She has two Career
Achievement awards from Romantic Times: for Series Romantic Suspense and
for Series Romantic Mystery. And her Peregrine Connection series won a
Lifetime Achievement Award for Romantic Suspense Series.
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Helen Scott Taylor
Award-winning author, Helen Scott Taylor is an award-winne, writes sweet
contemporary romance set in the UK and Europe. Her contribution to Ten
Christmas Brides is The Army Doctor's Honeymoon Baby, part of her Army
Doctor series.
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Patrice Wilton
Patrice Wilton is a National best selling author of more than 20 books.
Her best known series include The Candy Bar Series, Serendipity Falls
series, and her returning war hero series, A HERO LIES WITHIN, HANDLE
WITH CARE and AT FIRST SIGHT.
She lives in West Palm Beach with her retired PGA golf pro husband, and
plays tennis and golf when she's not writing fun, sexy romance stories.
She loves emails and will answer everyone the same day.
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Mona Risk
From Best Romance Novel of the Year at Preditors & Editors Readers
Poll, to Best Contemporary Romance of the Year at READERS FAVORITE with
two Gold Medals, and EPPIE award finalist, Mona Risk’s name was posted
on Amazon.com in the 100 most Popular Authors in Romance list for
several months and she recently received an OUTSTANDING ACHIEVER Award
at Affaire de Coeur Magazine.
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Annie Jones
Award winning author Annie Jones loves Romance, Christmas and Route 66
so it seemed natural to combine them in A Cowboy for Christmas. The
author of 40 books including romance and women's fiction, she lives in
Kentucky with a houseful of family and a head full of ideas for more
books.
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Alicia Street
Alicia Street is an award-winning author who often writes in
collaboration with her husband, Roy. Her years as a dancer,
choreographer and teacher are the inspiration behind her Dance 'n' Luv
contemporary romance series. Many of her characters from this series
cross over into her Holiday Luv series, which includes her sweet romance
novella featured in Ten Christmas Brides.
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Mimi Barbour
Mimi Barbour is an Amazon best-selling author who's sold over 500,000
copies of her books world-wide. Her five romance series: The Vicarage
Bench/ time travel at it's best, Angels with Attitudes / angels love
romance, Vegas / fast-paced plotting, Elvis / make a song a book and her
newest, Undercover FBI / with sizzling conflicts and lots of humor.
Mimi's been heard to say: "I'm an author who loves to read uplifting
stories about romance. Add in some time travel, or maybe an angel, or
even a little romantic suspense and it makes the story more fascinating
because of the incredible possibilities."
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