When a children’s book author’s only chance to get home for Christmas lies in a road trip with her sexy ex-husband anything can happen, naughty or nice. Unwrap this Christmas novella from Amazon best-selling author Miranda Liasson, CAN’T MISS CHRISTMAS…
Author: Miranda Liasson
Genre/Age: Contemporary Romance/Adult
Series: Mirror Lake (Book 3.5)
Publisher: Miranda Liasson LLC
Format: ebook via Barclay Publicity
Rating: ✺✺✺✺
Links: Goodreads
Synopsis: Finding love again is the best Christmas present of all.
It’s two days before Christmas and bestselling children’s author Grace Alberts needs to fulfill a promise—to make it to a book signing for the kids at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the place that did so much for her during a very rough time. But the weather’s getting awful and all flights are cancelled out of Boston, where she’s wrapping up her book tour. Then in walks her annoying but extremely sexy ex-husband, who (as usual) thinks he’s got all the answers.
Graham Walker just stopped by to get a book signed for Grace’s biggest fan, his niece, and wish Grace a Merry Christmas—why not? But he soon finds himself troubleshooting her dilemma. He’s got a Range Rover that can plow through a hundred-year Nor’easter. He’s even headed home to Philly. Trouble is, Grace's and his past is a disaster, something he has no intention of reliving while driving through a winter storm, no matter how much he once loved her. And maybe still does.
Bad weather has a way of bringing out the best and the worst in people, and when a run in with some deer antlers leads them to a forced stop in Mirror Lake, Connecticut, anything can happen, naughty or nice. Maybe a bit of enforced alone time and some Christmas magic can be just what it takes for them to face their past—and each other—once and for all.
When she’d finally got her breathing under control, she left the bathroom, walked toward her suitcase, and stubbed her toe on the bed.
She let out a curse and hopped around a little, imagining what she must look like with her bedhead hair, red plaid flannel, and Christmas socks. Very sexy. Unlike the delicious, muscular god walking toward her.
She tried to use the pain to distract herself from how her mouth had suddenly gone dry and her knees felt as wobbly as a one-year-old’s, but it wasn’t really working. Worse, Graham stepped a little closer.
She splayed out her arms, warning him back. All that lean muscle, all that raw, masculine heat—it could not come near her. She would throw herself at him, smooth her hands over all that hard, bountiful muscle, and beg for things. Her body could not be trusted. “I’m fine. Really. Just stubbed my toe.”
“Want me to take a look?”
His gaze was torching her, like paper in a fire that turns immediately to ash and blows away.
The fact that he was now inches away with his lips quirked into the slightest smile told her he didn’t heed her warning, or give a damn about it. And oh, she did not want him to. He was so close now, she could smell the soap from his shower, see the little beads of water on his shoulders. His fingers gripped her elbow, and she swore it tingled from his touch. Other parts of her were sort of on fire too. So not good. “Let’s see it,” he said, the smile morphing into a wicked grin.
“Graham, I’m fine.” She tried to shrug away. He dropped his hand, but still she felt pinned in place, unable to move or even breathe. Electricity buzzed and snapped between them. She didn’t want him to see how much he affected her, yet she was helpless with him so near.
His gaze homed in on her lips. He was going to…yes, he was. Kiss her. Her heartbeat thrummed in her throat, and every muscle froze in anticipation.
She wanted it. Wanted him. So, so badly.
Graham lowered his mouth. The dip of his head was so familiar, yet it made every nerve stand on end. At last, their lips met. His were soft and pliant, and they brushed against hers, carefully and slowly. Her hand was trembling as she wrapped it around his neck and pulled him toward her until their bodies were flush, fitting together like they were always meant to.
That simple move blew careful and slow right out of the water. His mouth crushed hers, devouring her with deep, sensual kisses. His tongue slid inside her mouth, and she met it with equal vigor, desire roaring and crashing between them, unleashed like a storm surge, uncontrollable and insatiable.
Suddenly, Graham pulled back, out of breath. He cradled her face in his hands and looked at her tenderly. “I missed you,” he said. “I missed this.”
Miranda Liasson loves to write stories about everyday people who find love despite themselves, because there’s nothing like a great love story. And if there are a few laughs along the way, even better! She’s a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart winner and an Amazon bestselling author whose heartwarming and humorous small–town romances have won accolades such as the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence and have been Harlequin Junkie and Night Owl Reviews Top Picks.
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**Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book.**
Kissing under the mistletoe...with your ex-husband?
Graham isn't the same person he was when divorced his wife after the loss of their premature baby. He's come to realize all that he misses about the woman he once took for granted. And when he gets the chance to see her again, no matter how crazy it is, he can't help but want to peek at the woman he regrets leaving behind.
Grace's flight is cancelled due to bad weather and the person who offers to drive her is the last man she ever expected to see. She's stunned but also grateful considering this event is one she can't bear to miss. But the trip doesn't go according to plan and soon the couple have no choice but to get cozy with one another again. When the snow settles, the pair have to decide if their re-acquaintance could mean fate is giving them another chance.
This was a quick and easy-to-read novella. Perfect to get you in the holiday spirit and the mood for snuggling up by the fire. I haven't read anything else by this author but was intrigued by the blurb and you all know how much I love second chance romances. This definitely fit the bill. It also had a bit of mystery in the end, leaving me curious as to what will happen next in this series.
There is some heartache, a bit of backstory, and several adorable moments between our couple as they try to understand their feelings for one another. The romance was sweet but the love scene had a little spice in it. This book was a great way to spend a quiet evening, cuddled up on the couch.
Graham isn't the same person he was when divorced his wife after the loss of their premature baby. He's come to realize all that he misses about the woman he once took for granted. And when he gets the chance to see her again, no matter how crazy it is, he can't help but want to peek at the woman he regrets leaving behind.
Grace's flight is cancelled due to bad weather and the person who offers to drive her is the last man she ever expected to see. She's stunned but also grateful considering this event is one she can't bear to miss. But the trip doesn't go according to plan and soon the couple have no choice but to get cozy with one another again. When the snow settles, the pair have to decide if their re-acquaintance could mean fate is giving them another chance.
This was a quick and easy-to-read novella. Perfect to get you in the holiday spirit and the mood for snuggling up by the fire. I haven't read anything else by this author but was intrigued by the blurb and you all know how much I love second chance romances. This definitely fit the bill. It also had a bit of mystery in the end, leaving me curious as to what will happen next in this series.
There is some heartache, a bit of backstory, and several adorable moments between our couple as they try to understand their feelings for one another. The romance was sweet but the love scene had a little spice in it. This book was a great way to spend a quiet evening, cuddled up on the couch.
In closing...
Two lonely lovers realize where their hearts truly lie. Four suns!
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