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Midnight Angel – Carly Phillips
Famous actor Dylan North loved Holly Evans from the day they met years ago in the small town they called home. 10 years ago he left abruptly, heading to LA to embark on his dream of becoming an actor.
Holly – now Dr Holly – has never forgotten Dylan. But she hasn’t forgiven either. The pain of him leaving was almost more than she could bear.
While Dylan is home for Christmas the two have the chance to find out if the past can be rekindled and the present – the Christmas present – can be love.
This short story from Carly Phillips is a touching account of self examination and trust sure to warm your heart. Holly and Dylan are sexy and fun – just what we expect from Carly Phillips.
Meet Me At Midnight – Janelle Denison
Best friends Shane Witmer and Alyssa Harte have known each other since they were 5 years old. They know each other better than anyone else does, so when Alyssa announces that her New Years resolution will be to find a mate and settle down, Shane is surprised at how he feels about that.
He decided that he too needs to find someone to love and his choice is closer than you’d think. Question is, will Alyssa recognize love when the clock strikes midnight?
Janelle Denison doesn’t disappoint in this fun and sexy story about friends and lovers. In such a few pages she effortlessly cranks the heat and brings us a most enjoyable story. Make a resolution to read this one.
Mine at Midnight – Jacquie D’Alessandro
Saving the best for last, Jacquie D’Alessandro brings us Mine At Midnight.
Even Santa’s elves need financial planning and for the last few years Tom Ferrell had looked after Merrie Langston. But it wasn’t until Merrie showed up wearing ‘Kiss Me ‘Til I’m Riled-up Red’ Lipstick with her elf suit that Tom really sat up and took notice.
Christmas wasn’t Tom’s thing, but it was totally Merrie’s. She runs Perfect Parties and Christmas is her busiest time of year. But she’s short one Santa for this season, and before he knows what he’s done, Tom has agreed to fill the suit for a party. But it’s later on, when they’re making cookies together, that Tom and Merrie come to realize that frosting isn’t just for baking.
Jacquie D’Alessandro’s contribution is my favorite of all, with a depth of characters I was surprised to see in a short story. Tom and Merrie just leapt off the page at me, keeping me grinning the entire time. The whole story sparkled like a Christmas tree, making a shining conclusion to this fun anthology. This story is sure to make you watch for more of this author.
While the common thread of the stories is midnight, these three unique novellas will get you in the holiday mood. To start off your Christmas reading this year, this is surely a charmer.
Reviewed by Sue Waldeck
for The Road to Romance
September 10, 2004
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