ebook review - Mistletoe Mischief (A Romancing Wisconsin Holiday Story) by Stacey Joy Netzel

Mistletoe Mischief   (A Romancing Wisconsin Holiday Story)  

by   Stacey Joy Netzel

Amazon kindle

Boxed set of all the books in the series

Smashwords author page

Amazon author page

Website and Blog: 

Twitter

It all starts with a kids school trip to the zoo, and one father who is late, and one mother who is somewhat peeved, and two little girls who are best friends.

Eric snapped his slack jaw closed when Marissa Wilder swept past him in a huff. Wow. Someone had a major attitude, and she’d decided to direct it at the bull’s-eye he must be wearing on his chest.

The story gets more interesting when one of the little girls almost falls into the giraffe enclosure.  And a twisted ankle only serves to intensify the story. 

At five feet seven inches without shoes, she must weigh three times what his daughter did, yet he strode down the platform steps as if she were as light as his six year old daughter.

The sparks fly in the zoo as Eric and Marissa can’t ignore the attraction they feel for each other.

What he wouldn't give to be completely alone with her for this first kiss.

It even includes a jolly ‘Christmas in July’ Santa that gives Eric a sprig of mistletoe along with some sage advice.  What starts at the zoo continues at Eric’s home, and ends up in some serious romance.

This is a delightful book that will leave you wanting to read more of the series.  And anytime the end of a book leaves you interested in more, but still satisfied with the book you've read, then the writer has done their job well.  If you like this book, you will want to read the others in the series, and my advice is to get the boxed set.  It’s the best deal, and includes a bonus story.

Keep a watch for my reviews of the other books in this series.

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Christmas ebook - Kiss of the Christmas Wind

Kiss of the Christmas Wind 

by Janelle Taylor

Amazon kindle

Audio edition

Author website

Author facebook page

Here’s another wonderful holiday romance novel for you, written by Janelle Taylor.  And she doesn't disappoint with this great holiday novel.  This time, our holiday romance is set back in the old west days.  This time we have a newly married couple, and . . . . well, just check out this quote from the book:

“It’s my job; I’m the marshal of Gates.” Thad Jamison stroked his wife’s flaming red hair, mussed from the cover she’d worn while doing evening chores in the near-freezing weather. He gazed into her violet blue eyes

This is another excellent holiday romance, just right to keep you busy while you wait for Santa to show.  It’s an excellent story about an old west marshal and his new bride.  But this holiday couple have secrets.  To find out the secrets this couple holds, you’ll have to get the book and find out.  You know you want to read more.

Christmas ebook - Be Mine for Christmas

Be Mine for Christmas 

by Alicia and Roy Street

Amazon Kindle

Author's website

Author's facebook page

You know those romantic holiday movies they show this time of year?  I love those, don’t you.  We have a couple of channels that show these movies mostly 24-7 during the holidays.  Those are my favorite channels during the holidays because I know there is always something fun on there to watch. 

But have you ever read a book that is like one of those holiday movies?  Well I just did, and I loved it!  Alicia and Roy Street have created a bit of holiday genius in this book, in that they have managed to put a wonderful holiday movie right into book form.  And it costs about what a coke would from the corner convenience store.  So skip one coke, save that .99 cents, and go buy this book.  This is one holiday romance movie that you’ll have to read from year to year. 

It’s the story of a mom and her son, and a bit of holiday romance with the man who owns the local Christmas tree farm.  Check out a few quotes from the book:

Jogging around a bend, she tripped and ran smack against a broad, hard chest in a black sweater. She glanced up and her breath caught at the sight of a square-jawed Viking, blond curls framing his face beneath a woolen cap, smiling blue eyes with lashes that would make most women jealous. 

And for a moment this powerfully built hunk looked so vulnerable it melted her heart.

In one swift movement Reece pressed his lips to hers, his mouth gentle, but insistent. Ellie’s hand reached up, touching his face. His arm circled her waist, pulling her closer.

When Brandon fell asleep, Reece left the room knowing fatherhood was something he didn’t want to miss out on.

You know you don’t want to miss this one!

Book Spotlight - Kiss Me, Dancer

Book Spotlight!

Kiss me, Dancer

by 

Alicia and Roy Street

http://www.amazon.com/Kiss-Dancer-Dance-Series-ebook/dp/B0066DU0NC

If you're looking for a good romance novel to cozy up to, check out this one.  It's great!  Alicia and Roy Street are a husband and wife writing team, and they are a great one!  If you've never read one of their books, then you have truly missed out. This one is about a ballet teacher and the father of one of her students.  It's a great read that is not to be missed.  Would make a great Christmas gift for someone who likes romance novels!  

Book review - Hot and Forbidden by Patricia Macias

Book review of:

Hot and Forbidden by Patricia Macias

Amazon

Post on author website about the book

Book on Goodreads

Book character interview on author website

Author’s facebook page

De La Cruz Saga Group on facebook

Hot and Spicy book review on my blog

This is the second book in the De La Cruz family saga by author Patricia Macias.  For info on the first book, check out my review link just above.  And for those who may be wondering, no you don’t have to have read the first book to enjoy the second.  But I highly recommend that you do - read both books, for the author has created a fascinating group of characters that you get to know more about through these books.

This book is about two other members of the De La Cruz family, Nicolas and Daniella.  They are cousins, and they fall in love.  At first they fight the feelings that they have for each other, knowing that it is wrong for them to be in love, since they are cousins.  But eventually they can’t fight the feelings that they have for each other, and give in to them.  And this is where the story really begins, for they must hide their relationship from their family, which is not easy.  For they come from a very close family that is always in each other’s business.  So how do these two forbidden lovers hide their romance from their family?

Ahhh, now you know I don’t tell.  To find out, you have to read the book.

This book and it’s predecessor are just part of a series that the author has planned.  I look forward with great anticipation to the coming books in this series, and I highly recommend both of the published books to readers everywhere.

--jd--

Book spotlight - How to survive when the bottom drops out

Welcome to a new feature of the Leisure Zone!  Each post, I'll spotlight a book that I've read and that I recommend.  These won't be full-fledged reviews.  Just a quick shout-out.  Right now, I'm not sure how often I'll do these, so keep a watch on this blog for more.

So here's my first one:

How to survive when the bottom drops out by JT Sather
http://www.amazon.com/Survive-When-Bottom-Drops-ebook/dp/B008QOZDOU

Fun book full of humor and great common sense advice.  Look for a full book review coming up.  Well worth the price.

--jd--

ebook review - Goblin Spells Unicorns by Christina Worrell

Today I am reviewing the ebook - 
Goblin Spells Unicorns by Christina Worrell

Where to buy:

Kindle

Smashbooks

Other links:

Author’s website

Super D’s facebook page

The book, Goblin Spells Unicorns, is an absolutely charming children’s book.  If you kids like wizards, goblins, and unicorns, then they will like this book.  Check out this quote from the book:

Goblins are short, green, and bratty.   Not one goblin likes to work.   They’d rather play all night and sleep all day in their caves under trees.

This book is about 2 little goblins who work for a wizard.  Now the problem all comes in when they get lazy and careless in their work.  And this leads to the creation of a unicorn, which leads to more problems.   In the end, the goblins learn a lesson, and the unicorns win the day.  To find out just how all this happens, you have to read the book.

What makes this book even more special is the dedication.  Here are parts of it:

This book is dedicated to Super D from his mother and sister.   We wrote this together for him.   Super D’s autistic and has ADHD as well as speech and physical disabilities.

He says he’s a super hero, wants to fight bad guys, and save people.   All proceeds from this book will go to this hero.

The profits from sales will help buy him educational toys and supplies, clothes, and a swing set for his back yard.

Super D also asked me to let you know that he is strong, brave, and will save you from bad guys if you just ask.

So when you buy this book for your child, you are helping out another child.  It doesn't get more great than that.  You can check out Super D’s facebook page via the link above.

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