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Cochran/Deveraux #5
A Merry Little Christmas
Angelique Deveraux and Adonis "Donnie" Cochran have hated each other ever since Lucky in Love, the book in which her oldest brother Clay married his only sister, Bennie. They took an almost instant dislike to each other and have bickered and battled their way through Until the End of Time, My One and Only Love and Let it Be Me. Donnie even coined a nickname for Angelique that describes her personality perfectly; he calls her Evilene. But over the years they've learned to at least tolerate each other, especially since Angelique has moved from her hometown of Atlanta to Detroit where the other Cochrans live. She's changed quite a bit over the years, something Donnie doesn't want to acknowledge because he'd also have to admit that he's attracted to her. The attraction isn't one-sided, either; Angelique is so taken with Donnie that she kisses him on New Year's Eve, although she can't understand why she did it. They're gradually taking small steps into a relationship and things are going well until they wake up in each other's arms in a luxury suite in Las Vegas, fully clothed with nothing but a valid marriage license as an explanation. The logical thing to do would be to leave this debacle in Vegas to stay, but they decide to ride out the storm for a while. They return to Detroit as a married couple and Donnie finds himself playing the role of protector to his bride, since the family thinks that she's to blame for the escapade. All it takes is a head injury for Angelique, a three-day blizzard and a small case of amnesia for Angelique's deepest secret to be revealed so the couple can find their way to true love. But Angelique's trust in Donnie is shaken to the core when she learns something from his past that causes her to doubt everything they've built together. She's so hurt that she's ready to give up on their marriage but Donnie shows her that he's the only man for her in the most romantic way possible.
304 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2004
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June 22, 2016
JUST ONE OF MY FAVORITES BY Melanie Schuster
September 15, 2008
Angelique Deveraux and Donnie Cochran know each other via their families businesses and varied social functions. Of course, they don't like each other - but somehow they ended up being married in Las Vegas, and before they can get around to getting the marriage annulled, Angelique gets pregnant. Will they go through with the charade, or will they grow to love each other.
This book was a bunch of hokum. It doesn't help that in the author's notes, Ms Schuster thinks that she did a bang up job re: Angel and Donnie, while I was going, "WTF?". For one, Angel, the main character is supposed to be 'rich and complex' (the writer's notes, not mine), but in the book she's just described as looking "adorable" and about two paragraphs of what Angel is wearing. Oh and she's a crackerjack photojournalist who discovered her calling late in life. Oh, okay. Because photojournalism is just that *easy* and yet, we don't see much about Angel's occupation, even though it's her life.
Donnie (his real name is Adonis. Really)is annoying, but he tries to do right by Angel, in terms of protecting her from her family's ire although he makes a humongous cockup along the way.
In addition to this, Ms Schuster's writing style is annoying. There are so many characters in the book (that annoying Paris, for example) so you can't really get a 'lock' in on the main characters, and everyone is so two dimensional. They are either angry or smug.
UGH. AVOID.
This book was a bunch of hokum. It doesn't help that in the author's notes, Ms Schuster thinks that she did a bang up job re: Angel and Donnie, while I was going, "WTF?". For one, Angel, the main character is supposed to be 'rich and complex' (the writer's notes, not mine), but in the book she's just described as looking "adorable" and about two paragraphs of what Angel is wearing. Oh and she's a crackerjack photojournalist who discovered her calling late in life. Oh, okay. Because photojournalism is just that *easy* and yet, we don't see much about Angel's occupation, even though it's her life.
Donnie (his real name is Adonis. Really)is annoying, but he tries to do right by Angel, in terms of protecting her from her family's ire although he makes a humongous cockup along the way.
In addition to this, Ms Schuster's writing style is annoying. There are so many characters in the book (that annoying Paris, for example) so you can't really get a 'lock' in on the main characters, and everyone is so two dimensional. They are either angry or smug.
UGH. AVOID.
January 7, 2014
Very good book. I loved the story and the characters, for the most part. Naming your son Adonis, is so not needed. I really hate these perfect families where everyone is tall, successful, reach, intelligent, and beautiful. Angelique was supposed to be the black sheep because she wasn't tall at 5'7"(that's freaking tall to me), she was dyslexic and because of that it took her a while to find what she was good at. But she also just so beautiful but she wanted to be full figured, so her being slender was a flaw to her. I'm glad Angelique was not a virgin and that Donnie's ex only had a bit part in the story. I loved the banter between Donnie and Angel before they got together, it was hilarious. All in all its was a good read and Melanie Schuster is one of my go to authors so I will be reading more from her.
July 8, 2025
This is one of my favorite books EVER!!!
January 21, 2014
Just what the Dr. Ordered, an angel
first and foremost I've read books 1-4 and so far book five is my favourite. who knows, I may say that about book 6 but u never know when it comes to melanie schuster. I loved loved Angel and her girls they just brightened the whole series, both Donnie and angle gave us what we wanted. I laughed and laughed even cried too. most importantly I was happy that their story weren't told too early and overcrowded by babies. I'll recommend this book to every
and anyone, my only disappointed is that after book 6 the others are not available as kindle version.
first and foremost I've read books 1-4 and so far book five is my favourite. who knows, I may say that about book 6 but u never know when it comes to melanie schuster. I loved loved Angel and her girls they just brightened the whole series, both Donnie and angle gave us what we wanted. I laughed and laughed even cried too. most importantly I was happy that their story weren't told too early and overcrowded by babies. I'll recommend this book to every
and anyone, my only disappointed is that after book 6 the others are not available as kindle version.
January 11, 2015
Another great story from the series. Angelique was no angel in the last three books. In fact, she was a selfish, mean, annoying character. And then Angelique's childhood is revealed in this book and it all makes a lot of sense. So glad that Donnie hung in there and didn't give up! The wedding in Vegas was absolutely hilarious. I couldn't stop laughing!
February 22, 2014
As always another hit
Donnie and Angelique prove that you there's a thin line between love and hate. Donnie and Angelique were arch enemies. A trip to Las Vegas changed everything and love is in the air and a lot of drama, confusion, and love worth fighting for. A recommend read.
Donnie and Angelique prove that you there's a thin line between love and hate. Donnie and Angelique were arch enemies. A trip to Las Vegas changed everything and love is in the air and a lot of drama, confusion, and love worth fighting for. A recommend read.
February 25, 2015
I absolutely fell in love with this story. Donnie and Angel have turned their strong dislike for each other into a love that was so pure and potent I could feel it as I turned page after page. I can't wait until I read the next one.
February 21, 2015
Good Book
I love reading books about family. I am going Donnie and Angel found true love with each other. With them going at each other in previous books it was just a matter of time for them to fall in love with each other.
I love reading books about family. I am going Donnie and Angel found true love with each other. With them going at each other in previous books it was just a matter of time for them to fall in love with each other.
October 13, 2013
A love hate relationship is not always what it seems to be. Add a little alcohol and the name of the game changes drastically.
January 2, 2014
Loved it!
I am a huge fan of Deveraux/Cochran series and this one didn't disappoint me. I love all of Melanie Schuster's books.
I am a huge fan of Deveraux/Cochran series and this one didn't disappoint me. I love all of Melanie Schuster's books.
January 6, 2014
Melanie Schuster is the bomb.com, I love the Cochrans/Devereaux Family stories and HEA.
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January 24, 2014
Great Read
January 4, 2015
This is my 2nd time reading this book and I change my rating from 5 to 4 stars .
February 4, 2013
I love this book and i cant wait to read more book from Melanie
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