Time to get away from your life and dive into this 7-book Christmas collection!
Books Flirting with your Ex Best Friend Christmas Fake Fiance Billionaire A Player for Christmas The Beauty’s Groom for Christmas Her Second Chance Prodigal Groom The Pretend Christmas Fiance The Betting Groom Married by Christmas
★ USA TODAY BESTSELLER, AMAZON BESTSELLING AUTHOR, and TOP KINDLE ALL STAR! ★
Taylor Hart writes inspirational and Christian romance and is a best-selling author of over eighty-five books with fans in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and all over the world.
A note from the author:
Thanks for visiting my Goodreads page.
I wanted to tell something meaningful about myself, but let's start with the important stuff--I love swoon-worthy heroes. The kind of heroes that are strong and would take a bullet for you, but also want to open your door and listen to you pour out your heart.
What else? I grew up moving. If you’ve read my books, you won’t be surprised by this. I have a lot of moving themes through my books centered around characters experiencing pain from someone moving.
It was hard. But, I believe there’s always a seed of good that comes out of everything hard, so I think the best thing that came from it was that I learned to love books.
And I had to learn a lot of mad skills on friend making. It gave me a love of people…good people, compassionate people. Interesting people of all kinds.
What else about me? I am a mother and wife! I have four amazing boys that are like little ninjas running around. I love them so much and I’m so grateful for my amazing husband who doesn’t get intimidated by all the billionaire men in my life.
I have a fierce love of my Savior, Jesus Christ. I am so grateful for Him and for the healing and forgiveness I’ve gotten to experience in my life. This is a theme in many of my books.
I love being an American. I am so proud of the men and women that support and preserve our freedom. This is another theme you will find in my books.
I am so grateful for my fans and for the support and love you all show me! Don’t stop reading!
1. FLIRTING WITH YOUR EX BEST FRIEND CHRISTMAS BILLIONAIRE - 4 STARS
Seemed to take forever for you to find out why the h was keeping the H at such a distance. Sadness to this story that was hard to get in the spirit of Christmas.
Clean, no cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA and a story on second chances.
2. HER SECOND CHANCE PRODIGAL GROOM - 5 STARS
The spirit of Christmas is felt in this story.
If you wait too long to express your feelings then you can't expect HEA. Story about twins in love with the same girl. At times the story was sad but then it would turn around and you had a smile on your face.
Author did a great job with the H's father having Alzheimer's. It was bitter sweet at times and handled very well.
No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA, some romance, characters written with depth and only kisses.
3. THE BEAUTY'S GROOM FOR CHRISTMAS - 5 STARS
Another story that you will feel the Christmas Spirit.
The H/h have baggage but for different reasons. This is a feel good story about family. The H's siblings added a nice touch.
Romance builds slowly, clean with only a few kisses and a touching ending. No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA, honest and direct dialogue.
4. THE PRETEND CHRISTMAS FIANCE = 3 STARS
Very repetitive and dragged a lot.
I did like the H, he was trying to be a better person and the h was just okay. I didn't feel a connection to them either. She sees and talks to her deceased husband.
5. MARRIED BY CHRISTMAS - 4.5 STARS
I thought the h was wishy washy in her reason to leave the H. Yes, we are told why she feels as she does, but again, would have been better if she discussed it with the H.
Story about second chances with a lot of bumps to HEA. Just talk about her losing her virginity and regretting it. Some drama near the end. Loved the H and the brother. A nice family feeling for the holidays.
No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA, romance and kisses.
6. THE BETTING GROOM: LAST PLAY CHRISTMAS ROMANCES- 4.5 STARS
More of the spirit of Christmas, helping those in need. Loved how it all played out. Wanted to know more about his new PR person and if she helped much turn his image around. Plus how the team owner reacted to what happened to some of his players.
Some sadness, misunderstanding that all worked out. No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA, romantic, 2nd chance wins again and kisses.
7. A PLAYER FOR CHRISTMAS - 5+ STARS
My favorite of this bundle.
A little girl of 9 breaks through the icy heart of the H, as does her mother. Sweet story going from sadness to joy. Just enough drama to keep the story interesting.
Clean, only kisses, no cheating, romance builds slowly and a sweet epilogue 3 months in the future that was perfect. (ljb)
******************* In my bundle story 5 was repeated between story 6 and 7. Still get 7 stories but one duplicate.
The religious aspects in the stories was a surprise, and while it didn't bug me as a christian, a heads-up would be great for readers new to Taylor Hart who prefer not to have religion in the stories they read. Otherwise the stories were cute, but often felt rushed.
Review per story: 1. Flirting with you Ex Best Friend Christmas Billionaire (4*) This was my third favourite of the stories. I liked Michael and Sapphire's characters, and I enjoy the ex best friend to lovers trope.
2. Her Second Chance Prodigal Groom (4*) The twins situation with the DJ was quite heart-wrenching, but I appreciated how DJ and Aspen dealt with this in the end. DJ's dad's arc certainly added to the emotions of this story in a good way.
3. The Beauty's Groom for Christmas (4*) Forest and Lu's story was my favourite in the collection. I loved how Lu connected with Forest's siblings, and how they were able to help each other heal. Also loved the Secret Santa aspect.
4. The Pretend Christmas Fiance (4*) Raine and Sarah's story was my second favourite in the collection. Really enjoyed the town setup in this story, and how they supported each other. I loved how Raine and Sarah's accepted each other's pasts and how that past made them each at this time in their story. I enjoyed their interactions and this was one where I truly felt the Christmas spirit coming through.
5. Married by Christmas (3*) I liked Tom and Emily as characters, but this story just felt a tad rushed for the amount of history and hurt in their story. Brett's coming into the scene right before they just decided on an on the spot quickie elopement felt a bit off.
This story was also repeated between the 6th and 7th stories in my Kindle version.
6. The Betting Groom - Last Play Christmas Romances (2.5*) Considering Tara's backstory, this is another story where I felt that the relationship between Will and Tara was just too rushed. Even with their history, I don't see Tara moving on as fast as she did from her situation.
7. A Player for Christmas (2.5*) Callie was super cute in this story! I think she was the star of the show. Brooks and Ana's relationship just felt a bit too forced/sudden again for all that they are/were dealing with from their backstories.
I have read two of these books by Taylor Hart and enjoyed both. The Pretend Christmas Fiance – Raine’s Story I had an ARC for this book, but this is my voluntary and honest opinion. Raine Birch is surprised when widow Sarah Snow asks him to be her fake fiancé for Christmas. At first he says no, but Pastor Henry tells him he might be of service to her by doing it. She is interested in deflecting her brother-in-law’s advances and wants to keep him as a friend. Taylor Hart has written an great addition to this series with Raine’s story. A heartwarming for sure! Married by Christmas This is an interesting book by Taylor Hart. The Kent brother’s books are a great series. This one features Tom Kent a firefighter who wins a trip to Maui where he happens to meet up with his former girlfriend, Emily Times who is there for her boss’s wedding and in need of a date since she broke up with her boyfriend. This book is about issues of trust and broken promises and they both have decisions to make about their futures and what is most important to them.
A collection of sweet stories This is a collection of Taylor Hart stories where each comes from different series. If you aren’t familiar with her work this book will allow you to sample seven sweet stories that she has written. In them you will find characters that have struggles, problems, strengths, weaknesses, and joyful moments as they search for, find, and build relationships, frequently where they least expect them. Facing and working through issues to make things work, while they grow as individuals. A fun read. I received an early copy and this is my honest review. I received an early copy and this is my honest review.
Very enjoyable book to read. Each story was interesting and exciting. I prefer reading a single book then rate and leave my review. But every story in this book gets a five star rating.
These are some of the most heartwarming books I have read and I know you'll enjoy the drama, romance, and Suspense as you read these stories. Such a variety of plots each unique but equally enthralling.
I sure wish I could write a book like this. It shows how much love and family we should all have in our lives. If I only had the talent and imagination.
I love this great collection of seven Christmas romances. Each story is filled with wonderful characters and sweet clean romance. This is a delightful collection!