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Baby, Let It Snow
Four wish lists. Two holiday stories. The most wonderful time of the year.
I'll Be Home for Christmas by Beverly Jenkins
Three years ago, Broadway star Dina Caldwell and celebrity chef Morgan Caldwell were passionately in love. Now America's onetime favorite couple are about to be reunited in Morgan's Detroit hometown for the holidays. Is this the season for forgiving and forgetting? With sizzling kisses under the mistletoe, Morgan vows to make this a Christmas Dina will never forget!
Second Chance Christmas by Elaine Overton
Diana Rogers is ready for some holiday R & R. Until Robert Fenton comes home for Christmas. The handsome, powerful hotelier has plans to take over her beloved family winery. But this is the season for miracles. And Diana's seductive ex-lover has his own secret wish list—one that includes a second chance with the woman he's never stopped loving.
I'll Be Home for Christmas by Beverly Jenkins
Three years ago, Broadway star Dina Caldwell and celebrity chef Morgan Caldwell were passionately in love. Now America's onetime favorite couple are about to be reunited in Morgan's Detroit hometown for the holidays. Is this the season for forgiving and forgetting? With sizzling kisses under the mistletoe, Morgan vows to make this a Christmas Dina will never forget!
Second Chance Christmas by Elaine Overton
Diana Rogers is ready for some holiday R & R. Until Robert Fenton comes home for Christmas. The handsome, powerful hotelier has plans to take over her beloved family winery. But this is the season for miracles. And Diana's seductive ex-lover has his own secret wish list—one that includes a second chance with the woman he's never stopped loving.
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2011
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Beverly Jenkins
70 books4,821 followersBeverly Jenkins is the recipient of the 2017 Romance Writers of America Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the 2016 Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for historical romance.
She has been nominated for the NAACP Image Award in Literature, was featured both in the documentary “Love Between the Covers” and on CBS Sunday Morning.
Since the publication of Night Song in 1994, she has been leading the charge for inclusive romance, and has been a constant darling of reviewers, fans, and her peers alike, garnering accolades for her work from the likes of The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine, and NPR. Her critically acclaimed Blessings series has been optioned for film by John Legend’s and Mike Jackson’s production company Get Lifted, and Hollywood and Broadway powerhouse Deborah Martin Chase.
To read more about Beverly and sign up for her newsletter, visit her at www.BeverlyJenkins.net.
She has been nominated for the NAACP Image Award in Literature, was featured both in the documentary “Love Between the Covers” and on CBS Sunday Morning.
Since the publication of Night Song in 1994, she has been leading the charge for inclusive romance, and has been a constant darling of reviewers, fans, and her peers alike, garnering accolades for her work from the likes of The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine, and NPR. Her critically acclaimed Blessings series has been optioned for film by John Legend’s and Mike Jackson’s production company Get Lifted, and Hollywood and Broadway powerhouse Deborah Martin Chase.
To read more about Beverly and sign up for her newsletter, visit her at www.BeverlyJenkins.net.
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November 20, 2021
I’ll Be Home For Christmas, by Beverly Jenkins
I did not like this. I found the romance… weird? Like, he cheated on her, and he barely apologizes, but her ~body~ can’t resist his charms? And that’s just okay??
Also — only took place at Thanksgiving. There were no Christmas/winter shenanigans which was 90% of the reason I wanted to read this.
Also also — the many MANY euphemisms were just a bit much for me.
I did not like this. I found the romance… weird? Like, he cheated on her, and he barely apologizes, but her ~body~ can’t resist his charms? And that’s just okay??
Also — only took place at Thanksgiving. There were no Christmas/winter shenanigans which was 90% of the reason I wanted to read this.
Also also — the many MANY euphemisms were just a bit much for me.
December 16, 2016
This book consists of two novellas: Beverly Jenkins’s
I’ll Be Home for Christmas
and Elaine Overton’s
Second Chance Christmas
. I only read the first story by Beverly Jenkins.
Beverly Jenkins – I’ll Be Home for Christmas
This was a professionally written romance between an actress and a celebrity chef. The language was clean and terse, but it didn’t touch me. Neither did the characters or their problems. The only interesting point in this story comes from an unexpected angle.
Beverly Jenkins is an African-American writer, and she writes about people from her community, but I might have had trouble figuring it out if I hadn’t looked at the author’s page on GR and seen her photo first. Or the cover of this book.
Lately, many readers and writers clamor for more ethnic diversity in our stories, but whenever I read a story with one character being non-white, it is clearly defined. The colored character is usually described in details, so no reader would mistake him or her for a white.
Not so in Jenkins’s story. She doesn’t describe her characters. Their ethnicity is simply not important for their romantic line. Their race does come through, but obliquely, when the author mentions a crazy afro hair in an old photo or an African church the protagonists attend. Or the heroine’s brown mounds of breasts in one heated passage.
I liked that a lot and added one whole star to the rating of this otherwise forgettable story.
Beverly Jenkins – I’ll Be Home for Christmas
This was a professionally written romance between an actress and a celebrity chef. The language was clean and terse, but it didn’t touch me. Neither did the characters or their problems. The only interesting point in this story comes from an unexpected angle.
Beverly Jenkins is an African-American writer, and she writes about people from her community, but I might have had trouble figuring it out if I hadn’t looked at the author’s page on GR and seen her photo first. Or the cover of this book.
Lately, many readers and writers clamor for more ethnic diversity in our stories, but whenever I read a story with one character being non-white, it is clearly defined. The colored character is usually described in details, so no reader would mistake him or her for a white.
Not so in Jenkins’s story. She doesn’t describe her characters. Their ethnicity is simply not important for their romantic line. Their race does come through, but obliquely, when the author mentions a crazy afro hair in an old photo or an African church the protagonists attend. Or the heroine’s brown mounds of breasts in one heated passage.
I liked that a lot and added one whole star to the rating of this otherwise forgettable story.
December 21, 2021
4 stars for Beverly Jenkins's story and 2 stars for Elaine Overton's story
This anthology contained two quick reads about two Black couples that are trying to reconcile over the holidays (it definitely wasn't Christmas though. Thanksgiving was the focus.).
Beverly's story was a lot more enjoyable as it had a lot more depth and I was much more invested in the characters and their relationship. I loved Dina's demeanor and Morgan's suaveness. I also enjoyed how they were childhood friends. It really made me laugh and brought a warmth to not only their relationship but the relationships they've cultivating within each other's families. However, I'm mad he didn't speak French to her in bed. We deserved that as an audience. It wasn't a 5 star read for me because cheating as a premise for second chance romances aren't my arena. There wouldn't have been a second chance with me. To each their own though.
Elaine's story....I have concerns. First, I was immediately annoyed with Diana and her incessant need to baby her brother when this man was just 3 years her junior and was perfectly capable of making his own decisions for his life I believe. Also, Elaine really glossed over Robert's childhood and how he was treated by Diana's father. That was a very serious thing he did and I felt like Diana and Robert not talking about it or really discussing the impact it had on their relationship did a disservice to their relationship moving forward. I also wasn't a fan of how Diana didn't really hold accountability for her part in his hurt and much as he did for her. I can't stand that in romances. Sometimes both parties play a part in the downfall of the relationship and I think it's important to acknowledge that on both ends and it's rarely ever done. Their story was just completely lackluster and didn't make sense at all. I was disappointed.
This anthology contained two quick reads about two Black couples that are trying to reconcile over the holidays (it definitely wasn't Christmas though. Thanksgiving was the focus.).
Beverly's story was a lot more enjoyable as it had a lot more depth and I was much more invested in the characters and their relationship. I loved Dina's demeanor and Morgan's suaveness. I also enjoyed how they were childhood friends. It really made me laugh and brought a warmth to not only their relationship but the relationships they've cultivating within each other's families. However, I'm mad he didn't speak French to her in bed. We deserved that as an audience. It wasn't a 5 star read for me because cheating as a premise for second chance romances aren't my arena. There wouldn't have been a second chance with me. To each their own though.
Elaine's story....I have concerns. First, I was immediately annoyed with Diana and her incessant need to baby her brother when this man was just 3 years her junior and was perfectly capable of making his own decisions for his life I believe. Also, Elaine really glossed over Robert's childhood and how he was treated by Diana's father. That was a very serious thing he did and I felt like Diana and Robert not talking about it or really discussing the impact it had on their relationship did a disservice to their relationship moving forward. I also wasn't a fan of how Diana didn't really hold accountability for her part in his hurt and much as he did for her. I can't stand that in romances. Sometimes both parties play a part in the downfall of the relationship and I think it's important to acknowledge that on both ends and it's rarely ever done. Their story was just completely lackluster and didn't make sense at all. I was disappointed.
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November 19, 2019Vacation read.
December 9, 2021
This duo of novellas had a very dated vibe. They seemed written by someone much older than the characters. I also absolutely hated the male love interest in the Jenkins piece and was rooting for them to stay apart. These people do not need an HEA together!! Both wrapped up too quickly to make sense but I wasn’t invested in either story so I’m happy to move along.
February 21, 2017
Pet peeve: that women have no resistance to someone they are attracted to. We all know people we are attracted to, but with whom we do not want to have a relationship. It is annoying when men get cocky because we show signs of being attracted to them.
October 17, 2011
Both stories were very good.
October 8, 2022
Quick Summary: A Two-in-One Romance
My Review: Baby, Let is Snow by Beverly Jenkins and Elaine Overton was a two-story romance compilation. Both romances were second chance love stories.
I'll Be Home for Christmas:
This story was about young lovers who grew up together in life and love. Unfortunately, they were torn apart due to infidelity. After a time, they were reunited. Strong feelings remained for both. The male lead, Morgan, realized what he once had was the only thing he ever really wanted. He was determined to get his true love back, no matter how long it took. The female lead, Dina, was burned so badly by what Morgan did to her in the past that she was determined to fight all his efforts of pursuing her. Still, she could not deny the raw passion they felt for one another. Would she succumb to his advances and give in to her secret desires? Would she give him a second chance at winning her heart?
My Final Say: This would have been a great full length story.
Rating: 4/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Second Chance Christmas:
This story was weird. I didn't care for it as much as I did story one. There were likable parts to it, but there seemed to be an overall disconnect. One of the things I had a hard time with was the relationship between the siblings; it was disjointed. They did not seem close at all. Also, the very thing Diane's father did to her and Robert (meddling) was the very thing she tried to do with Shawn (just because she didn't agree with his decision). When she had the thought about his mental capacity, I was floored. It made me not care for her as a lead. I could say more, but I won't. Regarding Diane and Robert, there were just too many missing elements. Gaps were left in their story, yet the next thing you know, they were going at it. Nope...that meshing was unbelievable. With that said, I think the saving grace of the story was the proposal scene in the broken-down cabin. It was sweet.
My Final Say: This was a no.
Rating: 2/5
Recommend: No
Audience: A
#libraryfind
My Review: Baby, Let is Snow by Beverly Jenkins and Elaine Overton was a two-story romance compilation. Both romances were second chance love stories.
I'll Be Home for Christmas:
This story was about young lovers who grew up together in life and love. Unfortunately, they were torn apart due to infidelity. After a time, they were reunited. Strong feelings remained for both. The male lead, Morgan, realized what he once had was the only thing he ever really wanted. He was determined to get his true love back, no matter how long it took. The female lead, Dina, was burned so badly by what Morgan did to her in the past that she was determined to fight all his efforts of pursuing her. Still, she could not deny the raw passion they felt for one another. Would she succumb to his advances and give in to her secret desires? Would she give him a second chance at winning her heart?
My Final Say: This would have been a great full length story.
Rating: 4/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Second Chance Christmas:
This story was weird. I didn't care for it as much as I did story one. There were likable parts to it, but there seemed to be an overall disconnect. One of the things I had a hard time with was the relationship between the siblings; it was disjointed. They did not seem close at all. Also, the very thing Diane's father did to her and Robert (meddling) was the very thing she tried to do with Shawn (just because she didn't agree with his decision). When she had the thought about his mental capacity, I was floored. It made me not care for her as a lead. I could say more, but I won't. Regarding Diane and Robert, there were just too many missing elements. Gaps were left in their story, yet the next thing you know, they were going at it. Nope...that meshing was unbelievable. With that said, I think the saving grace of the story was the proposal scene in the broken-down cabin. It was sweet.
My Final Say: This was a no.
Rating: 2/5
Recommend: No
Audience: A
#libraryfind
August 15, 2021
(3 stars) "I'll be home for Christmas" by Beverly Jenkins was the best of the two short stories in this dual collection. She is a sure bet for a good story.
Two celebrity's, one on Broadway the other with a T.V. cooking show, were married but the chef did most of his cooking in someone else's kitchen. Now he wants her back and will do whatever it takes to get her to forgive him.
(2 stars) "Second chance Christmas" by Elaine Overton, the second story was okay but not great.
This couple were never married but were separated by the female's father who lied about the infidelity of the young man. Now he's a famous hotelier who's come back to take over her family's B&B/winery to even the score.
Not a bad premise for a story but it lacked something in the telling.
Neither story put me in a Christmas mood but both were decent reads.
Two celebrity's, one on Broadway the other with a T.V. cooking show, were married but the chef did most of his cooking in someone else's kitchen. Now he wants her back and will do whatever it takes to get her to forgive him.
(2 stars) "Second chance Christmas" by Elaine Overton, the second story was okay but not great.
This couple were never married but were separated by the female's father who lied about the infidelity of the young man. Now he's a famous hotelier who's come back to take over her family's B&B/winery to even the score.
Not a bad premise for a story but it lacked something in the telling.
Neither story put me in a Christmas mood but both were decent reads.
December 8, 2020
I'll be home for Christmas by Beverley Jenkins
This was such a fun book to read. It was a pleasure and a quick enjoyable book. The main characters, Morgan Todd and Dina Caldwell, had great chemistry. Also their family were a wonderful addition to the story.
Highly recommended...😘 😇
This was such a fun book to read. It was a pleasure and a quick enjoyable book. The main characters, Morgan Todd and Dina Caldwell, had great chemistry. Also their family were a wonderful addition to the story.
Highly recommended...😘 😇
December 12, 2025
I read I’ll Be Home For Christmas, by Beverly Jenkins. It is a nice 2nd chance romance with the main characters knowing each other from childhood. Boy/Girl next door scenario.
Nice quick holiday read.
Nice quick holiday read.
December 22, 2025
Sweet!
Both Christmas stories are equally interesting and delightful! Two different scenarios that brought out the passion and love. I enjoyed the first because im an amateur chef which compliments my profession of scientist. Love existed before technology.
Both Christmas stories are equally interesting and delightful! Two different scenarios that brought out the passion and love. I enjoyed the first because im an amateur chef which compliments my profession of scientist. Love existed before technology.
December 28, 2021
Cute romance that started to put me in a Christmas mood early...
December 8, 2022
Second chances
These were quick easy read second-chance romance stories. I liked the second story rather then the first one. I loved how it talked about how wasteful revenge is.
These were quick easy read second-chance romance stories. I liked the second story rather then the first one. I loved how it talked about how wasteful revenge is.
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January 2, 2023DNF
January 7, 2024
Snowbound
I liked the characters and the plot
Would have liked to see how the inn fared.
Revenge is best served hot and juicy, which was how some of the scenes were.
I liked the characters and the plot
Would have liked to see how the inn fared.
Revenge is best served hot and juicy, which was how some of the scenes were.
December 18, 2025
Two lovely stories about love and happiness….
December 21, 2011
I'll Be Home For Christmas - 4 Stars
This is a great holiday story about past loves finding each other again. Dina and Morgan had wonderful chemistry and their love scenes were super hot! The supporting characters added a great dynamic to the story which was all about family. I loved the way these two families came together and esentially blended their families in life and business. Beverly Jenkins did a great job on this story as usual!
Second Chance Christmas - 4 Stars
This was another 2nd chance at love type story. Diana and Robert fought hard, and loved harder. These two had a unsettled past which they both had mixed feelings about. They had good chemistry, and the story was well told as well.
Both the stories in this book were good. They were well written, and actually complemented each other. This is a great holiday read.
This is a great holiday story about past loves finding each other again. Dina and Morgan had wonderful chemistry and their love scenes were super hot! The supporting characters added a great dynamic to the story which was all about family. I loved the way these two families came together and esentially blended their families in life and business. Beverly Jenkins did a great job on this story as usual!
Second Chance Christmas - 4 Stars
This was another 2nd chance at love type story. Diana and Robert fought hard, and loved harder. These two had a unsettled past which they both had mixed feelings about. They had good chemistry, and the story was well told as well.
Both the stories in this book were good. They were well written, and actually complemented each other. This is a great holiday read.
December 6, 2011
I'll Be Home for Christmas by Beverly Jenkins -3 stars......Dina and Morgan's story was enjoyable....heat wasn't jumping off the pages but it was still a pretty good read.....
Second Chance Christmas by Elaine Overton - 2 stars.... was just okay.... Diana and Robert was luke warm at the least and the story was missing something.....Ms. Overton is normally a hit or miss with me and this was definitely a miss.....
Second Chance Christmas by Elaine Overton - 2 stars.... was just okay.... Diana and Robert was luke warm at the least and the story was missing something.....Ms. Overton is normally a hit or miss with me and this was definitely a miss.....
December 24, 2016
Great Christmas read
Second chance love can be dicey. But these stories do a great job of balancing old hurts and resentment with the residual feelings of love that must be dealt with during an unexpected confrontation with an old lover. Despite past mistakes, you find yourself rooting for these couples to get it right this time. Throw in the fun of holiday family time, and you get a great holiday read.
Second chance love can be dicey. But these stories do a great job of balancing old hurts and resentment with the residual feelings of love that must be dealt with during an unexpected confrontation with an old lover. Despite past mistakes, you find yourself rooting for these couples to get it right this time. Throw in the fun of holiday family time, and you get a great holiday read.
December 15, 2015
These were great novellas. I wanted more. Relationships that we're lost were brought back together by the magic of the ho
Iday season and love that could not be denied. Both were well written and character were interesting.
Iday season and love that could not be denied. Both were well written and character were interesting.
November 13, 2011
Review to follow...
December 24, 2011
Jenkins and Overton have outdone there selves again... Both books were great Christmas reads..
February 26, 2012
Three cute short stories of long lost lovers finding each other and love again.
November 30, 2012
I only read Ms. Beverly's story..... saving the other one til next Thanksgiving! As usual...her story was awesome! The car scene...smh!!!
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December 12, 2012pick up from bpl by Dec 16 @ 9:00 pm
August 4, 2014
ok. not as hot and fun as expected
September 30, 2013
It was a nice read.
March 6, 2014
both stories were good. I like how the hero in both had some making up to do after years have passed since they have seen or been with the heroine. love stories were they kiss and make up.
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