Christmas on Main Street

by E. Ayers

The Christmas Wish by Tori Scott. Merry is a long way from home and missing her family as Christmas approaches, until she falls right into Santa's lap.

Her Christmas Cruise by Mona Risk. The perfect fiancé is a cheater and the fabulous Christmas wedding is off. But the would-be honeymoon cruise may fulfill the dreams of Julia and her unexpected companion.

A Snowy Christmas in Wyoming by E. Ayers. A Native American cowboy with his thirteen-month-old daughter and a national news anchorwoman have nothing in common, except for their pasts, but in this season of giving, will fate reach through time and give the gift of love?

The Christmas Con by Jill James. Two reformed jewel thieves, Robin and Ian, are on the job to retrieve a priceless necklace, but Santa has special plans for a reunion of the ex-lovers.

Small Town Glamour Girl Christmas by Stephanie Queen. Small town girl Julie hates being an Audrey Hepburn look-alike. When the big city man of her dreams comes to town for Christmas will she sell out to model in the city or settle into small town life on his terms?

The Christmas Gift by Pepper Phillips. When an opportunity to make money presents itself, eleven-year-old George faces the biggest decision of his life. Will he become a thief like his father or will he discover the fact that giving, rather than receiving, is the best gift of all?

A Potters Wood Christmas by Leigh Morgan. A plot to steal an ancient artifact in the Bennett's possession could be the key to opening an even greater prize. Will Cian find family and the spirit of Christmas again?

A Baby for Christmas by Susan R. Hughes. When Ryan opens his home to Paige, a beautiful stranger who happens to be pregnant, will it take a Christmas miracle to make them realize where their hearts truly belong?

A Light in the Christmas Cafe by Kristy Tate. A food thief, a haunted house, a matchmaking grandmother and a handsome stranger: Are the apron strings tying Deirdre to her grandmother's café tangling up her life plans or are they leading her to love?

What if...this Christmas by Kelly Rae. Will a marriage proposal be the end of Katie and Chris' forever?

A Smoky Mountain Christmas by Carol De Vaney. Falling in love wasn't in Tina's plans. She'd survived the snowstorm, but could she survive the love of recently divorced Hank Gordon who's sworn off women?

Genres: Christmas, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Anthologies, Holiday, Fiction, Amazon

1457 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 2, 2013

About the author

E. Ayers is a true believer in love at first sight because it happened to her, she thinks everyone should find that special someone. When it happens, it's magical. Writing about that love is what she enjoys doing and when she's not spending time with her two dogs and waiting on his royal highness (the cat), she's busy writing. The official matchmaker for all the characters who wander through her brain, she likes finding just the right ones to create a story.

She writes a slice-of-life novel, the romantic slice in two characters lives. In today's world, most people have careers and responsibilities. Figuring out how to blend two separate lives into one can be a huge dilemma. No one is perfect. She brings that into what she writes.

The fantasy of a handsome hunk who will sweep the damsel off her feet and carry her off to a castle in the clouds is still there, but that castle is probably a condo. And that damsel isn't going to be persuaded by a few smooth lines.

Reviews

[Dorothy Crocker · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Christmas Wish - Tori Scott delivers again! Tori Scott has a way of making you feel as if you are almost a part of the story. Merry is an investigative reporter new to Dallas. Her next assignment get the goods on the news crew at the local TV station. Little does she know that when she literally falls into Santa's lap on the bus that her life may be changing. She hates Christmas, especially this year! Can Jason/Santa change her mind?

Her Christmas Cruise - Julia Howard, senator's daughter, youngest sister of four over protective brothers, yet a strong business woman in her own right I'd happily engaged about to be married to a Doctor. Dr. Tony Lorenzo is filling in at his mothers travel agency because of her employees emergency. A chance meeting, Tony is attracted to Julia but realizes she's off limits, as he also knows her fiancé and brothers. Julia realizes the fiancé is a sleaze and breaks the engagement, Tony convinces her to get away from the situation for a time. Will Julia mend her heart?

The Christmas Gift - George is a twelve year old little boy who I'd struggling to survive in a world that doesn't want or care about him. Sent to live with his despondent paternal grandmother after the death of his mother, and illness of his maternal grandmother. Can this child/man make a difference?

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 1 "The Christmas Wish" by Tori Scott: I absolutely loved Merry and Jason's story! This Christmas romance was a beautiful and heart warming story amidst the true meaning of Christmas! I loved every second of this book and look forward to reading more books by Tori Scott!
Book 2 "Her Christmas Cruise" (Christmas Wedding Muddle) by Mona Risk: I loved Julia and Tony's Christmas cruise romance! When Julia catches her fiancé of two years cheating on her two weeks before their Christmas wedding, she calls the wedding off and begs Tony, the sexy psychiatrist who was helping his mother out at her travel agency, to join her on the honeymoon cruise. Respecting the fact that Julia is vulnerable after her breakup, he plans to be platonic travel companion but is unsuccessful as their mutual attraction grows into a passionate love neither can deny! I loved every second of this book and look forward to reading more books by Mona Risk! My newest MUST-READ author!!
Book 3 "A Snowy Christmas in Wyoming" by E. Ayers: I fell in love with Caroline and Andy's romance! Beautiful, clean, contemporary Christmas Western romance! I loved the hard work descriptions in the snowy Wyoming setting as well as his thirteen month old daughter Sarah! I look forward to reading more by E. Ayers!!
Book 4 "The Christmas Con" by Jill James: Short, sexy with a little bit of suspense! Ian and Robin are reunited after a misunderstanding that separated the two lovers. Christmas finds the two thieves reluctantly working together again. Loved the sexual tension and play between these two! Would have like a little more story but overall a great little Christmas romance! Look forward to reading more books by Jill James!
Book 5 "Small Town Glamour Girl Christmas" by Stephanie Queen: I loved Jack and Julie's story. Small town girl meets rich big town guy and the magic happens! Loved the small town atmosphere and the lovely cast of characters as these two are drawn to each other despite their circumstances and the people around them. This was a beautiful Christmas romance that kept me turning pages well into the night! I loved it and have added Stephanie Queen to my MUST-READ list of authors!!
Book 6 "The Christmas Gift" by Pepper Phillips: A short heart-warming story about a forgotten child who perseveres in spite of the adults who should be taking care of him. His determination and inerrant goodness show us how one small act of kindness toward another in need is the true meaning of Christmas!
Book 7 "A Potters Woods Christmas" by Leigh Morgan: Cian Vincent is without family or Christmas Spirit. His mentor Mangus invites him to spend Christmas with the prestigious Bennett family. A mystery, a potential love interest and Christmas celebrations are played out in delicious details in this book! I enjoyed it!
Book 8 "A Baby for Christmas" by Susan R. Hughes: I absolutely loved Paige and Ryan's romance! Clean, sweet and tender heart-warming romance that will keep your interest to see how these two will set aside their pride and admit their growing love to each other. Lots of emotional twists and turns keep thwarting their chances at happiness with each other! I loved every second of it and have added Susan R. Hughes to my MUST-READ list of authors!!
Book 9 "A Light in the Christmas Cafe" by Kristy Tate: A beautiful romance about a heroine who needed to find her bliss and a hero with a big dog. Deirdre and Max's story of how they found each other in a small town is a sweet and clean story. I enjoyed it.
Book 10 "What If... This Christmas" by Kelly Rae: Sometimes love is accepting your fears and getting past them. This wonderful Christmas novella is just that! I loved Chris and Katie's story! Kelly Rae weaves a beautiful love story with characters that truly bring the story to life! I look forward to reading more by this talented author!!
Book 11 "A Smoky Mountain Christmas" by Carol DeVaney: This is the first book I have read by Carol DeVaney and it most certainly won't be my last! This was a wonderful romantic comedy set in a snow covered Smoky Mountain cabin! I loved Tina and Hank's story! A whirlwind romance filled with madcap adventures!! Delightfully heart warming and entertaining!

Merged review:

Book 1 "The Christmas Wish" by Tori Scott: I absolutely loved Merry and Jason's story! This Christmas romance was a beautiful and heart warming story amidst the true meaning of Christmas! I loved every second of this book and look forward to reading more books by Tori Scott!
Book 2 "Her Christmas Cruise" (Christmas Wedding Muddle) by Mona Risk: I loved Julia and Tony's Christmas cruise romance! When Julia catches her fiancé of two years cheating on her two weeks before their Christmas wedding, she calls the wedding off and begs Tony, the sexy psychiatrist who was helping his mother out at her travel agency, to join her on the honeymoon cruise. Respecting the fact that Julia is vulnerable after her breakup, he plans to be platonic travel companion but is unsuccessful as their mutual attraction grows into a passionate love neither can deny! I loved every second of this book and look forward to reading more books by Mona Risk! My newest MUST-READ author!!
Book 3 "A Snowy Christmas in Wyoming" by E. Ayers: I fell in love with Caroline and Andy's romance! Beautiful, clean, contemporary Christmas Western romance! I loved the hard work descriptions in the snowy Wyoming setting as well as his thirteen month old daughter Sarah! I look forward to reading more by E. Ayers!!
Book 4 "The Christmas Con" by Jill James: Short, sexy with a little bit of suspense! Ian and Robin are reunited after a misunderstanding that separated the two lovers. Christmas finds the two thieves reluctantly working together again. Loved the sexual tension and play between these two! Would have like a little more story but overall a great little Christmas romance! Look forward to reading more books by Jill James!
Book 5 "Small Town Glamour Girl Christmas" by Stephanie Queen: I loved Jack and Julie's story. Small town girl meets rich big town guy and the magic happens! Loved the small town atmosphere and the lovely cast of characters as these two are drawn to each other despite their circumstances and the people around them. This was a beautiful Christmas romance that kept me turning pages well into the night! I loved it and have added Stephanie Queen to my MUST-READ list of authors!!
Book 6 "The Christmas Gift" by Pepper Phillips: A short heart-warming story about a forgotten child who perseveres in spite of the adults who should be taking care of him. His determination and inerrant goodness show us how one small act of kindness toward another in need is the true meaning of Christmas!
Book 7 "A Potters Woods Christmas" by Leigh Morgan: Cian Vincent is without family or Christmas Spirit. His mentor Mangus invites him to spend Christmas with the prestigious Bennett family. A mystery, a potential love interest and Christmas celebrations are played out in delicious details in this book! I enjoyed it!
Book 8 "A Baby for Christmas" by Susan R. Hughes: I absolutely loved Paige and Ryan's romance! Clean, sweet and tender heart-warming romance that will keep your interest to see how these two will set aside their pride and admit their growing love to each other. Lots of emotional twists and turns keep thwarting their chances at happiness with each other! I loved every second of it and have added Susan R. Hughes to my MUST-READ list of authors!!
Book 9 "A Light in the Christmas Cafe" by Kristy Tate: A beautiful romance about a heroine who needed to find her bliss and a hero with a big dog. Deirdre and Max's story of how they found each other in a small town is a sweet and clean story. I enjoyed it.
Book 10 "What If... This Christmas" by Kelly Rae: Sometimes love is accepting your fears and getting past them. This wonderful Christmas novella is just that! I loved Chris and Katie's story! Kelly Rae weaves a beautiful love story with characters that truly bring the story to life! I look forward to reading more by this talented author!!
Book 11 "A Smoky Mountain Christmas" by Carol DeVaney: This is the first book I have read by Carol DeVaney and it most certainly won't be my last! This was a wonderful romantic comedy set in a snow covered Smoky Mountain cabin! I loved Tina and Hank's story! A whirlwind romance filled with madcap adventures!! Delightfully heart warming and entertaining!

[Jeanie Jackson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I chose this collection for two reason (1) I love Christmas stories (2) Tori Scott wrote the first story and I trust that if she is part of the collection, it is worth reading. I enjoyed the stories but there were a couple that stand out as my favorites. My other favorite was by a new-to-me author E. Ayers. I will be following the Creeds Crossing stories and, I suspect, many more of her books.

The Christmas Wish by Tori Scott is the kind of story that Christmas romances should be. It is warm and hopeful and beautiful. Merry is not a big fan of the secular side of the holiday until she falls into Santa's lap and discovers that the holiday how wonderful holidays, and life, can be.

A Snowy Christmas in Wyoming by E. Ayers is a warm and beautiful modern western of two people with great strength and great hearts. I will admit that when Caroline and Andy first encountered each other, I was turned off by her attitude, but it didn't take long for her nature decency to show through and from then on I rooted for her all the way. Along with her I fell in love with Andy and his adorable daughter and stood indignant at he treatment in the town. I love when someone stands up for the underdog and wins!

Her Christmas Cruise by Mona Risk was a lot of fun, and I have to read the story behind Paige and Ryan's relationship in A Christmas Baby. Stephanie Queen's works are always more than worth a read. Enjoy these and all the other holiday stories and discover the fun for yourself.

[Loren Robertson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I choose this bundle of Christmas novels because I wanted to get in the mood for the holiday season, and wanted uplifting and happily ever after stories. I was not disappointed! There were several of the stories that were very touching, but I especially fell in love with the very last book: "A Smokey Mountain Christmas by Carol DeVaney (copyright 2011).Most of the stories were short and sweet. It was a great Barnes and Nobel Nook book bundle, and a great bargain. Would recommend to all who like short, seasonal love stories around the Christmas holidays.

[Shelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must have Collection

Christmas on Main Street is a great collection of authors who have a wonderful ability to make you want more. There are 11 stories and they all are outstanding by themselves but when you put them together it makes for an outstanding collection. Can't wait to see what else these authors have for me to read.

[Katie O'Connor · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a collection. This was a great value when I purchased it. I sat and devoured the stories in practically no time. (Okay, maybe not that fast.) Most of the stories were riveting and highly entertaining. In spite of having read at least one of the stories before, I enjoyed this collection of heart warming stories. They vary in length and complexity which, for me, added to the pleasure.

[Karen Cornett]

A great collection of Christmas stories

I enjoyed all the stories in this collection. A great mix of romance, intrigue, and animal lovers. Some brought tears and some had their funny side, but all ended with warm fuzzy feelings of Christmas.

[Beth Carpenter · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet collection of Christmas romances that were a perfect pasttime during the twelve days of Christmas. I thoroughly enjoyed all but one of the stories, and you can't get much better than that. Thanks to the authors for this wonderful collection.

[Glenn Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eleven Christmas-themed novellas ranging from above average to excellent. Lots of romance and a few thrills.

[Pepper Phillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most of these books have great reviews. A few are brand new books!

[Linda Elliott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heartwarming stories

This book had several heartwarming stories around the Christmas time. They were written well by various authors and all had a good pots. Plot so we’re easy enough to figure out so you could just read and enjoy the story. The characters all seem realistic, and I enjoyed this book immensely.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This first book was very good. It was about a broken engagement, a cruise, and a doctor who fixed a broken heart and their adventure in Rome. A very feel good book.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read some last year and did not review. I will review them when I reread them. This is what I have so far:

Small Town Glamour Girl Christmas by Stephanie Queen. 4-5 stars. I enjoyed this one. The characters were well developed and flowed well.

The Christmas Gift by Pepper Phillips. 2 stars. Did not flow well and was definitely NOT a Christmas story. Didn’t have a definitive ending. Seemed to be disjointed.

A Potters Woods Christmas by Leigh Morgan 3 Stars. It was interesting and some characters were developed. I felt like I was missing a lot having not read any of the series before this story.

A Baby for Christmas by Susan R. Hughes 5 Stars. Perfect Holiday Read. Well-developed characters and storyline. Struggles to overcome and a good ending.

A Light in the Christmas Cafe by Kristy Tate 3 Stars Good story overall with a good message. The characters could have developed better. I was not invested soon enough. It has a good and a bit of a twist ending.

[Angie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Christmas on Main Street

I did not enjoy this collection of books at all. No felt the stories dragged out too long. Most I stopped after the 2nd or 3rd chapter because I just couldn't take it any more.

[Marcia Larson]

Good read.

Only one author was a little hard to follow his story otherwise they all had a great story. I would recommend this set of books.

[regina wright · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet and tender stories

If you want a chance to read over the holidays, this series fits the bill. These stories play at your heart!

[Merrie Ann Sloth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it!

This collection helped me get through the holidays. It took me a lot longer to read than I thought and that is great!

[rose marie vaccaro]

Great Read. I enjoyed it

Christmas on main street Great read. I enjoyed it. I will read more of this author's books .good price on amazon

[Cathie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Stories!!!

I liked all 11 stories. One or two I dislike as much as the others, but overall good reads. I will be looking for more books from some of these authors.

[Megan · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm shocked I gave this 2 stars considering I've also marked this as a DNF.
Probably was cringed out of reading this.

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Light Christmas reading. Some of the stories were better than others, but the price was right.

[sandra firth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Suspense romance

Waiting to find if lady made right choice for her and future. Praying that she would reject the controlling male for true love. Good read.

[Peni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Please see individual stories for review.