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Save Me, Santa
From FIVE bestselling authors comes this thrilling new Romantic Suspense Anthology including the following stories:
Must Love Santa by Nina Bruhns
When a hot Santa who is really an undercover cop has a run-in with a sexy dog sitter unwittingly involved in his investigation, sparks fly. If only their two mischievous dogs...and the bad guys...weren't getting in the way.
The Old Man's Back in Town by Ann Charles
In the lonely mining ghost town of Goldwash, Nevada, Christmas has come early. Unfortunately, the local bar owner must be on this year's naughty list, because Santa brought her something even worse than a piece of coal--her old man. The Old Man's Back in Town is a sizzling romantic suspense mixed with a puzzling mystery that will leave you hungry for more.
I Love Lucy by Rita Herron
All Lucy Lane wants for Christmas is to spend it with her family -- and the man she loves. Instead, she's on the run from a stalker! Don't miss this sequel to SLEEPLESS IN SAVANNAH, the #1 Women's Fiction Kindle Bestseller.
Christmas Corpse Caper by Lois Lavrisa
Stuck at work on Christmas Eve, Mark Stevens plans to make the best of it. He may even wrangle a date with a co-worker he's loved since fifth grade. But his plan quickly goes awry when the night turns creepy with strange noises and a broken vase. And when a corpse vanishes, the question becomes whether he'll make it through the night without losing his sanity...or his life. A mysterious and fun prequel to the Amazon Kindle Bestseller Liquid Lies.
A Very Shitake Christmas by Patricia Mason
In this sequel to the Amazon Kindle Bestselling Romantic Suspense, In Deep Shitake, two factors conspire to ruin a sexy private eye's holiday: her boyfriend's obnoxious father, and a mad bomber out for revenge. Enjoy the laugh-out-loud humor crossed with nail-biting suspense.
Must Love Santa by Nina Bruhns
When a hot Santa who is really an undercover cop has a run-in with a sexy dog sitter unwittingly involved in his investigation, sparks fly. If only their two mischievous dogs...and the bad guys...weren't getting in the way.
The Old Man's Back in Town by Ann Charles
In the lonely mining ghost town of Goldwash, Nevada, Christmas has come early. Unfortunately, the local bar owner must be on this year's naughty list, because Santa brought her something even worse than a piece of coal--her old man. The Old Man's Back in Town is a sizzling romantic suspense mixed with a puzzling mystery that will leave you hungry for more.
I Love Lucy by Rita Herron
All Lucy Lane wants for Christmas is to spend it with her family -- and the man she loves. Instead, she's on the run from a stalker! Don't miss this sequel to SLEEPLESS IN SAVANNAH, the #1 Women's Fiction Kindle Bestseller.
Christmas Corpse Caper by Lois Lavrisa
Stuck at work on Christmas Eve, Mark Stevens plans to make the best of it. He may even wrangle a date with a co-worker he's loved since fifth grade. But his plan quickly goes awry when the night turns creepy with strange noises and a broken vase. And when a corpse vanishes, the question becomes whether he'll make it through the night without losing his sanity...or his life. A mysterious and fun prequel to the Amazon Kindle Bestseller Liquid Lies.
A Very Shitake Christmas by Patricia Mason
In this sequel to the Amazon Kindle Bestselling Romantic Suspense, In Deep Shitake, two factors conspire to ruin a sexy private eye's holiday: her boyfriend's obnoxious father, and a mad bomber out for revenge. Enjoy the laugh-out-loud humor crossed with nail-biting suspense.
200 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 31, 2012
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About the author
Nina Bruhns
73 books550 followersNew York Times and USA Today best selling author Nina Bruhns is an avid world traveler and adventurer with two graduate degrees in archaeology -- all great fodder for her stories, giving them broad dimension, vivid settings and characters that are out of the ordinary. In addition to hitting both the NY Times and USA Today bestseller lists, her novels have earned two RITA nominations, and won numerous other awards, including three prestigious Daphne du Maurier Awards of Excellence for Overall Best Mystery Suspense Novel of the Year, five Dorothy Parker Awards, several RT BookClub Awards and a National Readers Choice Award.
A native of Canada, Nina grew up in California and currently resides in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina.
A native of Canada, Nina grew up in California and currently resides in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina.
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April 9, 2014
The holiday stories day 2! I don't romantic suspense that often--mainly because a lot of the novels I read already have suspense they just don't label it as such, but hey its a Christmas collection! That means I want to read it!
I'll review each story individually then the collection as a whole.
"Must Love Santa" by Nina Bruhns
When a hot Santa who is really an undercover cop has a run-in with a sexy dog sitter unwittingly involved in his investigation, sparks fly. If only their two mischievous dogs...and the bad guys...weren't getting in the way.
So much love for this story. In short order we learn that Nick wants to join the K-9 unit after fulfilling his vow to a dying young girl, loves dogs and hates the creep trafficking in humans. We then learn that Emily hated the restlessness of the suburbs, wants a job in the city and isn't fond of walking dogs. Things happen, dogs are saved and of course, everyone gets a happy ending (except the creep trafficking in humans). Its a bit far-fetched and convenient, but I found the reveal of how the information is being passed to be rather ingenious (if flawed).
"The Old Man's Back in Town" by Ann Charles
In the lonely mining ghost town of Goldwash, Nevada, Christmas has come early. Unfortunately, the local bar owner must be on this year's naughty list, because Santa brought her something even worse than a piece of coal--her old man.
This is a prequel to the forthcoming series based in Goldwash, NV. Which I may read since this tickled my fancy. Kind of a groundhog day scenario--Montana keeps reliving when her ex-husband shows up at the bar, Joel's words "Come back to me Montana" echoing each time. I liked it--rougher then my usual romances, but Goldwash sounded interesting and I really wanted to know what was up with the dejavu. I do have a minor niggle--Montana says that she hasn't been as far 'west' as Montana (the state)...unless she lives at the very edge of Nevada's eastern border there's no possible way Montana is west of where she lives.
"I Love Lucy" by Rita Herron
All Lucy Lane wants for Christmas is to spend it with her family -- and the man she loves. Instead, she's on the run from a stalker!
This is apparently a sequel to the book Sleepless in Savannah which I haven't read. This was a decent story. I think it was unintentional on the author's part, but a lot of Reid's actions kind of mirrored Emmett's, at least I think they did, so it was a little creepy. Since this was a sequel everything about everyone was either quickly glossed over (Lucy's exotic dancer background, Reid being a construction worker) or not explained (I still have no Earthly clue how Reid/Lucy met, or Maddie and Chase or Lance and Sophie, who is Lucy's sister) so I didn't feel invested in the relationships.
"Christmas Corpse Caper" by Lois Lavrisa
Stuck at work on Christmas Eve, Mark Stevens plans to make the best of it. He may even wrangle a date with a co-worker he's loved since fifth grade. But his plan quickly goes awry when the night turns creepy with strange noises and a broken vase. And when a corpse vanishes, the question becomes whether he'll make it through the night without losing his sanity...or his life.
This is a prequel to the book Liquid Lies, which I haven't read and not likely to read (I'm not much for cozy mysteries, which this is more like then a romantic suspense). This was okay. Oddly this reminded me of the same feeling I have when I watch ARSENIC AND OLD LACE. Its a fairly wacky caper--two sisters, a father's inheritance, dorky guy trying to impress pretty girl--that while it doesn't have a whole lot of steam, delivers a couple of chuckles if you of the mood for corpse humor.
"A Very Shitake Christmas" by Patricia Mason
Two factors conspire to ruin a sexy private eye's holiday: her boyfriend's obnoxious father, and a mad bomber out for revenge. Enjoy the laugh-out-loud humor crossed with nail-biting suspense.
This is apparently a sequel to In Deep Shitake, which I also haven't read (kinda sensing a trend here...) and also unlikely to be reading. I got about halfway through the story when I realized I just wasn't that into it. Its kind of not really even set during Christmas? Its set in June, but Mo's boyfriend's father celebrates Christmas in June 'cause its more 'historically accurate for Christ's birth', so while there's all the trimmings its not the same at all. So this was a DNF story.
Overall I think this collection was decent. I definitely enjoyed the first two stories moreso then the other three (with the third story beating out the fourth story in enjoyment by a smidge), but for $0.99 its a quick, light treat that'll divert you before the holidays really send you off the cliffs of insanity.
I'll review each story individually then the collection as a whole.
"Must Love Santa" by Nina Bruhns
When a hot Santa who is really an undercover cop has a run-in with a sexy dog sitter unwittingly involved in his investigation, sparks fly. If only their two mischievous dogs...and the bad guys...weren't getting in the way.
So much love for this story. In short order we learn that Nick wants to join the K-9 unit after fulfilling his vow to a dying young girl, loves dogs and hates the creep trafficking in humans. We then learn that Emily hated the restlessness of the suburbs, wants a job in the city and isn't fond of walking dogs. Things happen, dogs are saved and of course, everyone gets a happy ending (except the creep trafficking in humans). Its a bit far-fetched and convenient, but I found the reveal of how the information is being passed to be rather ingenious (if flawed).
"The Old Man's Back in Town" by Ann Charles
In the lonely mining ghost town of Goldwash, Nevada, Christmas has come early. Unfortunately, the local bar owner must be on this year's naughty list, because Santa brought her something even worse than a piece of coal--her old man.
This is a prequel to the forthcoming series based in Goldwash, NV. Which I may read since this tickled my fancy. Kind of a groundhog day scenario--Montana keeps reliving when her ex-husband shows up at the bar, Joel's words "Come back to me Montana" echoing each time. I liked it--rougher then my usual romances, but Goldwash sounded interesting and I really wanted to know what was up with the dejavu. I do have a minor niggle--Montana says that she hasn't been as far 'west' as Montana (the state)...unless she lives at the very edge of Nevada's eastern border there's no possible way Montana is west of where she lives.
"I Love Lucy" by Rita Herron
All Lucy Lane wants for Christmas is to spend it with her family -- and the man she loves. Instead, she's on the run from a stalker!
This is apparently a sequel to the book Sleepless in Savannah which I haven't read. This was a decent story. I think it was unintentional on the author's part, but a lot of Reid's actions kind of mirrored Emmett's, at least I think they did, so it was a little creepy. Since this was a sequel everything about everyone was either quickly glossed over (Lucy's exotic dancer background, Reid being a construction worker) or not explained (I still have no Earthly clue how Reid/Lucy met, or Maddie and Chase or Lance and Sophie, who is Lucy's sister) so I didn't feel invested in the relationships.
"Christmas Corpse Caper" by Lois Lavrisa
Stuck at work on Christmas Eve, Mark Stevens plans to make the best of it. He may even wrangle a date with a co-worker he's loved since fifth grade. But his plan quickly goes awry when the night turns creepy with strange noises and a broken vase. And when a corpse vanishes, the question becomes whether he'll make it through the night without losing his sanity...or his life.
This is a prequel to the book Liquid Lies, which I haven't read and not likely to read (I'm not much for cozy mysteries, which this is more like then a romantic suspense). This was okay. Oddly this reminded me of the same feeling I have when I watch ARSENIC AND OLD LACE. Its a fairly wacky caper--two sisters, a father's inheritance, dorky guy trying to impress pretty girl--that while it doesn't have a whole lot of steam, delivers a couple of chuckles if you of the mood for corpse humor.
"A Very Shitake Christmas" by Patricia Mason
Two factors conspire to ruin a sexy private eye's holiday: her boyfriend's obnoxious father, and a mad bomber out for revenge. Enjoy the laugh-out-loud humor crossed with nail-biting suspense.
This is apparently a sequel to In Deep Shitake, which I also haven't read (kinda sensing a trend here...) and also unlikely to be reading. I got about halfway through the story when I realized I just wasn't that into it. Its kind of not really even set during Christmas? Its set in June, but Mo's boyfriend's father celebrates Christmas in June 'cause its more 'historically accurate for Christ's birth', so while there's all the trimmings its not the same at all. So this was a DNF story.
Overall I think this collection was decent. I definitely enjoyed the first two stories moreso then the other three (with the third story beating out the fourth story in enjoyment by a smidge), but for $0.99 its a quick, light treat that'll divert you before the holidays really send you off the cliffs of insanity.
November 14, 2012
I must say that I hated when one story ended but then I knew I had another one to look forward to.
#1 - Must Love Santa (by Nina Bruhns) A veterinarian involved in a human trafficking ring finds out that 'every dog has his day'. Nick and Emily make sure of that and through it all they find each other.
#2 - The Old Man's Back in Town - (by Ann Charles) knows how to spin a tale and when she rewrites the same one three times, well it just gets better.
#3 - I Love Lucy (by Rita Herron) In this story there is a stalker who needs to be taught a lesson, and when that happens, Lucy finds she has a lot of people who care about her.
#4 - Christmas Corpse Caper (by Lois Lavrisa) This is such a fun tale of a mortician who loses a body, but before the ends, he finds true love.
#5 - A Very Shitake Christmas - (by Patricia Mason) Mo is at it again in this shitake story of her trying every which way just to get her man.
#1 - Must Love Santa (by Nina Bruhns) A veterinarian involved in a human trafficking ring finds out that 'every dog has his day'. Nick and Emily make sure of that and through it all they find each other.
#2 - The Old Man's Back in Town - (by Ann Charles) knows how to spin a tale and when she rewrites the same one three times, well it just gets better.
#3 - I Love Lucy (by Rita Herron) In this story there is a stalker who needs to be taught a lesson, and when that happens, Lucy finds she has a lot of people who care about her.
#4 - Christmas Corpse Caper (by Lois Lavrisa) This is such a fun tale of a mortician who loses a body, but before the ends, he finds true love.
#5 - A Very Shitake Christmas - (by Patricia Mason) Mo is at it again in this shitake story of her trying every which way just to get her man.
February 17, 2015
A teaser for a new series to which I am really looking forward. The heroine, Montana, is a woman on the wrong side of a breakup. She is working in her bar, getting by with the help of friends and hoping time makes it better. I love Ann Charles' heroines because they are adult women (woo hoo, Monty is more than 35 years old)who never get described as have taut tummies and are never independently wealthy. In other words, they resemble real women. Monty is bitter at her lost love -- her heart aches and so does her libido. When trouble comes back to town she is less than enthusiastic. Of course she has at least one side-kick, which is one of my favorite Ann Charles trademarks. I cannot wait for this new series.
December 7, 2012
Frankly, I did not like it all. I can't believe I even bought it. But, it was a Christmas book. I have not finished too many books this year. Here it is the last month & I'm still 12 books short of my goal for the year. The fact it is an anthology is the only way I got through it. One story at a time.
December 14, 2012
I really was not sure I was going to like this book or not. But since it was free at the time I thought why not. I have to say I totally enjoyed it. All the stories were very engaging as well as the characters. My favorite I think is "I Love Lucy".
December 17, 2012
Dnf. I'm usually not one to point out spelling and grammar mistakes, but there were just random letters in random places. So, I am sitting there trying to figure out if I was missing something or they were just random.
January 6, 2013
This anthology of Christmas mystery short stories was fun to read. I was a little confused by the stories that were sequels to books I hadn't read, but each story was still a good short story with likeable characters and a little mystery thrown in.
December 16, 2012
the first story was really good, a four star story... 2 I didn't read, and the other two I didn't like.
December 25, 2013
heroines with stalkers and boyfriends with crazy fathers and a guy who wants to be a mortition ....
all wrapped in Christmas and slightly off the wall humour
all wrapped in Christmas and slightly off the wall humour
December 16, 2013
Fun holiday read!
February 8, 2015
Save Me, Santa review
Save Me, Santa is a collection of five short Holiday stories written by some of my favorite authors. Definitely a great value.
Save Me, Santa is a collection of five short Holiday stories written by some of my favorite authors. Definitely a great value.
July 25, 2014
Some of them were very good, some not so much.
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