Christmas Wishes-Danica Winters: For most, Christmas is a time for family, love, life, dreams, and wishes—but not for Lee Llewellyn, a mother who has recently lost her son to an accident and her husband to the resentment it caused.
In a chance encounter, she is given the gift of company on Christmas, but is she ready to move forward and start living again?
Christmas at Central Bark-Jennifer Conner: When Tennyson’s boyfriend left her for her best friend from high-school, all Tennyson received in the break up was her dog. She’s sworn off men and now is rebuilding her life. The only thing Par does is work. He barely has time to do anything he wants for himself other than take his dog to the dog park. When Par and Tennyson find an abandoned dog at the park named Duke. Will they find room in their hearts to take him in?
And can this Christmas season weave some special magic for the two of them?
Halo's Wish-Sharon Kleve: Halo Ann Carlyle wishes for a home, family, and a boat-load of pets. What she gets is a bruised hip, a lump on the head, a broken ankle, and her new yellow Honda Civic is demolished.
Rich McFarland, a sexy veterinarian, keeps showing up in the most unexpected places, promising everything she's ever wanted.Halo believes she only has time to pursue her career as a pet detective and must ignore her growing attraction to achieve her dreams.
Will Halo trust her heart, and find a way to get both before Christmas?
Christmas Hope-Casey Dawes: Clara Misowski is convinced Sam Richards’ cheese making operation would be a perfect stop for her culinary tour group. He’s adamantly opposed to anything to do with a group of women on his farm. Can she convince him to open his heart to company, Christmas, and maybe even her? (Goodreads)
I was asked to review this for the holidays and totally jumped at the chance as I knew I'd need a little something to help me get into the holiday spirit! And this totally was the perfect trick :) I don't read shorts very often, though I don't know why--they're perfect for a short snippet before bed, and these were cute, romantic, and warmed my heart. I particularly loved the Christmas at Central Bark one (though by the end of it, I was cursing the fact that we have no good Indian food where I live...what I wouldn't give for some naan!). All of the stories were fun though, full of romance, and just generally sweet. If you're looking for a tale that will let you relax a little, enjoy the season, and get into the holiday spirit, this is a great choice!
Have you read this one? Or do you have a collection of short stories that you enjoy?
I've got this one. I have to finish reading it- time has been such an issue for weeks on end- but I want to add a review at Amazon post haste. I've enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed it! I'm kind of surprised, I'll admit :)
DeleteI don't read a lot of short stories- but they do work well for holiday reads, as there isn't much time to fit everything in! These sound cute and festive. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThey are perfect for the holidays--something easy to fit in when you need to relax for a minute!
DeleteWhat a perfect collection to curl up with on a snowy December night! Theme anthologies like this are great around this time of year. You're right, Meradeth. They really get you in the holiday spirit :-)
ReplyDeleteThey're the perfect little nuggets to de-stress and remember the season :)
DeleteI've never read this one, but I love collections of mysteries.
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed a few mystery collections--they can be a lot of fun!
DeleteWho doesn't love a good love story?? ;)
ReplyDeleteRight?? :) Totally love a cute one!
DeleteThis sounds like a great collection. I only read short story collections from time to time. I'd like to read more, though.
ReplyDeleteMe, too! I need to add more into my reading rotations.
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