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A Winter Crest Wonderland: Nicholas & Angel
The bottom of the bottle is where Nicholas often found himself. He needed the alcohol to numb the pain he knew he would never escape. His past life would forever haunt him – worse than the ghosts of Christmas past. Nicholas couldn’t remember the last time he was sober during the Christmas holiday, and he had no plans of starting now. That was until his closest friend called him for a favor. Things will change for Nicholas in an instant, but he has to decide if it would change him for the better or for worse.
Angel was tired of life beating her down, and she couldn’t keep relying on her brother to fix her mistakes. Yet, once again, she found herself needing a helping hand, and her brother swooped in to save the day. Only, he couldn’t physically be there to protect her, so he sent someone he trusted; someone she disliked. Now, Angel has to rely on another person to keep her and her two boys safe from more disasters during the holiday season.
Two hearts – both broken for different reasons are forced together. Can they heal one another, or will their resentment towards life have them barreling further into the darkness? The holidays can normally work its magic, but there are some things even the season of giving can’t fix.
Angel was tired of life beating her down, and she couldn’t keep relying on her brother to fix her mistakes. Yet, once again, she found herself needing a helping hand, and her brother swooped in to save the day. Only, he couldn’t physically be there to protect her, so he sent someone he trusted; someone she disliked. Now, Angel has to rely on another person to keep her and her two boys safe from more disasters during the holiday season.
Two hearts – both broken for different reasons are forced together. Can they heal one another, or will their resentment towards life have them barreling further into the darkness? The holidays can normally work its magic, but there are some things even the season of giving can’t fix.
111 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 17, 2023
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November 21, 2024
How it Started: 🎶Who took the merry out of Christmas🎶
How it ended: 🎶Let’s put the merry back in Christmas, come join the fun🎶
I almost forgot how depressing some of these WinterCrest Holiday books were! This prologue tried to take me OUT!!! 😩😭
Nicholas is a physician that takes pride in saving lives and being the best father he could possibly be. After the unthinkable happens mere days before Christmas, he has sworn off the holiday and everything associated with it. There is too much pain attached to it and he is drowning in grief.
Angel is the single mother of twins after her ex husband showed her over the years that he took a master class at fk 🥷 university. She is struggling to give her boys the basics and after pouring into a man that meant her no peace she is not sure how she will recover. As if things in her life weren’t bad enough the little she had left was also snatched leaving her and her boys with the clothes on their backs and nothing else.
This was a really heartbreaking feel good story about restoring the magic of Christmas! I loved how Nick and Angel rallied together for the sake of the children ultimately healing them all from the inside out. There were a few discrepancies in the story but overall I enjoyed my introduction to Melanie. I discovered her thanks to BRAE and would definitely read more from her in the future.
How it ended: 🎶Let’s put the merry back in Christmas, come join the fun🎶
I almost forgot how depressing some of these WinterCrest Holiday books were! This prologue tried to take me OUT!!! 😩😭
Nicholas is a physician that takes pride in saving lives and being the best father he could possibly be. After the unthinkable happens mere days before Christmas, he has sworn off the holiday and everything associated with it. There is too much pain attached to it and he is drowning in grief.
Angel is the single mother of twins after her ex husband showed her over the years that he took a master class at fk 🥷 university. She is struggling to give her boys the basics and after pouring into a man that meant her no peace she is not sure how she will recover. As if things in her life weren’t bad enough the little she had left was also snatched leaving her and her boys with the clothes on their backs and nothing else.
This was a really heartbreaking feel good story about restoring the magic of Christmas! I loved how Nick and Angel rallied together for the sake of the children ultimately healing them all from the inside out. There were a few discrepancies in the story but overall I enjoyed my introduction to Melanie. I discovered her thanks to BRAE and would definitely read more from her in the future.
December 14, 2024
A good read for the holidays that reminds you there is always a rainbow after the rain.
With that being said, this does discuss heavier topics (grief, murder, suicidal thoughts, alcoholism). For anyone really feeling the blues during this time of the year I would definitely consider picking up a story that can give you that jolly feel.
With that being said, this does discuss heavier topics (grief, murder, suicidal thoughts, alcoholism). For anyone really feeling the blues during this time of the year I would definitely consider picking up a story that can give you that jolly feel.
December 19, 2023
Must Read
This story will have you emotional. When women like Natasha can't have the man they'll take it out on the child. Nicholas was excited to spend the Christmas Holiday with his son. However when he got to his estranged wife house to pick up his son. It reminded him of when he lost his little sister. The scene broke him down and changed his life forever. Nicholas lost his faith and hated Christmas. The loss of his son turned him into a shell of who he once was. Outside of work. Alcohol became his vice. I can see why Angel divorced Jeff. He was an arrogant disrespectful bastard. Not too many women are going to put up with cheating and definitely not a child outside of their marriage. Jeff did the bare minimum for their two sons since Angel didn't want to be with him. He knew one of his twins were disabled but his lousy ass didn't give a damn. Even when her house burned down and her and her children lost everything. Angel brother Chris called on his best friend Nicholas to help Angel and her sons because Jeff wouldn't do s**t. I really never understood why Angel didn't like Nicholas because he grew up with her and her brother. Nicholas was had a hard time having her and her sons in his home because it reminding him of the loss of his own child but I also noticed it helped him during his grieving as well. Angel sons brought out the softer side of Nicholas. Him and Angel bumped heads often but that soon turned into them being attracted to each other. It was heartbreaking seeing Nicholas snap when he saw that Christmas Tree in his house that his mother, Angel, and the boys put up. It was also at that moment. Nicholas realized he needed help. Four years of grieving and holding in the anger from what Natasha did to their son. The way Jeff showed up at the end was pitiful. It showed his bitterness towards Angel and their sons. I was so glad Nicholas checked his ignorant ass.
This story will have you emotional. When women like Natasha can't have the man they'll take it out on the child. Nicholas was excited to spend the Christmas Holiday with his son. However when he got to his estranged wife house to pick up his son. It reminded him of when he lost his little sister. The scene broke him down and changed his life forever. Nicholas lost his faith and hated Christmas. The loss of his son turned him into a shell of who he once was. Outside of work. Alcohol became his vice. I can see why Angel divorced Jeff. He was an arrogant disrespectful bastard. Not too many women are going to put up with cheating and definitely not a child outside of their marriage. Jeff did the bare minimum for their two sons since Angel didn't want to be with him. He knew one of his twins were disabled but his lousy ass didn't give a damn. Even when her house burned down and her and her children lost everything. Angel brother Chris called on his best friend Nicholas to help Angel and her sons because Jeff wouldn't do s**t. I really never understood why Angel didn't like Nicholas because he grew up with her and her brother. Nicholas was had a hard time having her and her sons in his home because it reminding him of the loss of his own child but I also noticed it helped him during his grieving as well. Angel sons brought out the softer side of Nicholas. Him and Angel bumped heads often but that soon turned into them being attracted to each other. It was heartbreaking seeing Nicholas snap when he saw that Christmas Tree in his house that his mother, Angel, and the boys put up. It was also at that moment. Nicholas realized he needed help. Four years of grieving and holding in the anger from what Natasha did to their son. The way Jeff showed up at the end was pitiful. It showed his bitterness towards Angel and their sons. I was so glad Nicholas checked his ignorant ass.
December 1, 2024
A Winter Crest Wonderland
Nicholas was grieving and just existing but then Angel and the boys brought happiness and life back into his life. Nicholas and Angel’s relationship gave that Christmas feeling of hopefulness, happiness and love. The end had me smiling 😌
Nicholas was grieving and just existing but then Angel and the boys brought happiness and life back into his life. Nicholas and Angel’s relationship gave that Christmas feeling of hopefulness, happiness and love. The end had me smiling 😌
December 19, 2023
After The Pain Sun Will Eventually Shine!
Mel B good read! Oh my Lord, I love how Angel never let her situations stop her. I love how much she loved her family. Nicholas had some serious pain although it was war rented he needed to learn how to channel his pain in the correct way. This read is so full of love, redemption, communication and love. The boys are some old souls, they are the best. Thank you for allowing him to be a normal kid. Mel B great read!! Merry Christmas🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Mel B good read! Oh my Lord, I love how Angel never let her situations stop her. I love how much she loved her family. Nicholas had some serious pain although it was war rented he needed to learn how to channel his pain in the correct way. This read is so full of love, redemption, communication and love. The boys are some old souls, they are the best. Thank you for allowing him to be a normal kid. Mel B great read!! Merry Christmas🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
December 20, 2023
Nicholas and Angel
I'm glad that Nicholas and Angel were there for each other in their time of need. It sad that he had to grieve over his only son. I don't understand why women won't just let them go. But hurt people hurt people even when it ain't right. I really enjoyed this book it shows how people never forget their loved ones
but can find ways to cope without giving up on life themselves. We all know it's not easy losing someone you love.
I'm glad that Nicholas and Angel were there for each other in their time of need. It sad that he had to grieve over his only son. I don't understand why women won't just let them go. But hurt people hurt people even when it ain't right. I really enjoyed this book it shows how people never forget their loved ones
but can find ways to cope without giving up on life themselves. We all know it's not easy losing someone you love.
December 21, 2023
Loved it 💕💕💕
This was an emotional read for me. We never know what someone is going through. I must say I loved from beginning to the end. I recommended to some of my friends. If you have loss someone close please get the help that we all desperately need. So glad that Nicholas and Angel found love in one another. He needed her and her boys just like they needed him as well. Very good read. Phenomenal
This was an emotional read for me. We never know what someone is going through. I must say I loved from beginning to the end. I recommended to some of my friends. If you have loss someone close please get the help that we all desperately need. So glad that Nicholas and Angel found love in one another. He needed her and her boys just like they needed him as well. Very good read. Phenomenal
December 20, 2023
Great Story
This was a great book. It's always the ones that argues all the time ends up with each other. I just really enjoyed their story and was glad Nick was able to start healing. Keep up the good work Melanie
This was a great book. It's always the ones that argues all the time ends up with each other. I just really enjoyed their story and was glad Nick was able to start healing. Keep up the good work Melanie
December 22, 2023
Good reads
Very good read and was emotional to a fault but worth the wait. I love how Angel changed Nicholas in has weakest time in his life with the help of the boys. Good story and better ending too..
Very good read and was emotional to a fault but worth the wait. I love how Angel changed Nicholas in has weakest time in his life with the help of the boys. Good story and better ending too..
December 19, 2023
EXCELLENT READ
Awesome storyline. Nick was suffering with his guilt & grief. Angel just needed a chance since she was a struggling single mother. Glad they were able to unite.
Awesome storyline. Nick was suffering with his guilt & grief. Angel just needed a chance since she was a struggling single mother. Glad they were able to unite.
December 19, 2023
Great read
You never disappointed me when you write. This was a great story on how love wins even in grief. Grief is a long-time battle. I love Angel and Nick.
You never disappointed me when you write. This was a great story on how love wins even in grief. Grief is a long-time battle. I love Angel and Nick.
December 20, 2023
good read
Jeff was crazy as all out doors not only did he stand his kid’s up but he cheated not only that Nicholas ex wife was wrong for killing their son
Jeff was crazy as all out doors not only did he stand his kid’s up but he cheated not only that Nicholas ex wife was wrong for killing their son
December 20, 2023
great
I was engrossed in this book. It had me going and was a good book. I enjoyed reading it from the beginning to the end.
I was engrossed in this book. It had me going and was a good book. I enjoyed reading it from the beginning to the end.
December 28, 2023
Aww, I thoroughly enjoyed💕
My first read by Author Melanie B, and she did not disappoint. I didn't want it to end😭😂.
This was one emotional, heartbreaking, enemies to lovers Christmas story.
My hear broke for Nick, cause Lord knows I couldn't imagine losing one of my babies in such a traumatic way💔😭. I felt him when he said he wanted to dig that ex-wife of his up, and kill her again, cause Bay-be😡😡😡.
Jeff was the epitome of an ain't ish trashy bitter baby daddy🙄. The audacity of his mammy trying to convince Angel to stay with him after the bomb that was dropped on her on Christmas🙄😡. He didn't deserve her or those boys.
Nick, Angel and her boys needed each other more than they realized. I loved watching them build a bond, and come to terms with their live for each other. I would Love to greet a follow-up on them💕
My first read by Author Melanie B, and she did not disappoint. I didn't want it to end😭😂.
This was one emotional, heartbreaking, enemies to lovers Christmas story.
My hear broke for Nick, cause Lord knows I couldn't imagine losing one of my babies in such a traumatic way💔😭. I felt him when he said he wanted to dig that ex-wife of his up, and kill her again, cause Bay-be😡😡😡.
Jeff was the epitome of an ain't ish trashy bitter baby daddy🙄. The audacity of his mammy trying to convince Angel to stay with him after the bomb that was dropped on her on Christmas🙄😡. He didn't deserve her or those boys.
Nick, Angel and her boys needed each other more than they realized. I loved watching them build a bond, and come to terms with their live for each other. I would Love to greet a follow-up on them💕
December 20, 2023
Nicholas found his Angel
Nick ex wife was wrong for what she did. Angel ex husband needs to realize their marriage is over. I'm happy Nick went to go get help for his grief. I'm happy Nick let his guard to so Angel can also help with his healing journey.
Nick ex wife was wrong for what she did. Angel ex husband needs to realize their marriage is over. I'm happy Nick went to go get help for his grief. I'm happy Nick let his guard to so Angel can also help with his healing journey.
December 21, 2023
Melanie B
I loved it. I was so happy that Nicholas and Angel got it together though. They were such a great couple.
I loved it. I was so happy that Nicholas and Angel got it together though. They were such a great couple.
December 21, 2023
Good Read
This was a good book. It was good from the beginning to the end. I look forward to reading more from this author.
This was a good book. It was good from the beginning to the end. I look forward to reading more from this author.
December 21, 2023
Nick 🎄
I legit still wouldn’t want to celebrate Christmas if I were Nick😩 This was sad. I’m glad he was able to find some happiness.
I legit still wouldn’t want to celebrate Christmas if I were Nick😩 This was sad. I’m glad he was able to find some happiness.
December 20, 2023
Nick and Angel
She was his best friends sister that he helped in time of need. When they stopped arguing and hating each other, the love took over. A great read!
She was his best friends sister that he helped in time of need. When they stopped arguing and hating each other, the love took over. A great read!
December 27, 2023
He found his reason ❤️
Nick had been through something I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy and my heart hurt for him. He didn’t want to let go, but didn’t know how to channel his hurt and anger. His ex wife was selfish and wrong on too many levels. Angel was making the best she could with her boys after losing what she thought was her forever. Jeff was bitter and a manipulative boy. It sad that the boys had to receive his half stepping but they had a better replacement. Together Angel and Nick had to work out things together and separate. Their loved proved to be strong and pure.
Nick had been through something I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy and my heart hurt for him. He didn’t want to let go, but didn’t know how to channel his hurt and anger. His ex wife was selfish and wrong on too many levels. Angel was making the best she could with her boys after losing what she thought was her forever. Jeff was bitter and a manipulative boy. It sad that the boys had to receive his half stepping but they had a better replacement. Together Angel and Nick had to work out things together and separate. Their loved proved to be strong and pure.
December 31, 2023
New Beginnings
Nick was dealing with the grief of losing his son and Angel was dealing with losing her and her twin sons house in a fire. They came together restoring and healing together while creating new beginnings as husband and wife with a daughter on the way.
Nick was dealing with the grief of losing his son and Angel was dealing with losing her and her twin sons house in a fire. They came together restoring and healing together while creating new beginnings as husband and wife with a daughter on the way.
December 30, 2023
So good
I really enjoyed this story. Grief is something especially when you lose someone the way Nick lost his son unfortunately that is reality these days people are so bitter because your not wanted anymore. Jeff was just a sad. I have a feeling he set that fire thinking Angel was going to come back to his home.so
I really enjoyed this story. Grief is something especially when you lose someone the way Nick lost his son unfortunately that is reality these days people are so bitter because your not wanted anymore. Jeff was just a sad. I have a feeling he set that fire thinking Angel was going to come back to his home.so
December 30, 2023
So touching.
Dealing with a loss of a love one is a hard pill to swallow. Nick was doing the best he could with the grief he had. Angel and the boys was what he needed to see there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Dealing with a loss of a love one is a hard pill to swallow. Nick was doing the best he could with the grief he had. Angel and the boys was what he needed to see there is light at the end of the tunnel.
December 25, 2023
He Got His Angel!!
Natasha did Nick dirty just because he asked for a divorce, you took something he can't get back. Selfish a**. Chris asked him for a favor but it turned into something much more. Angel had him feeling something he hasn't felt in awhile. Angel could have stayed with Cassie, but Nick volunteered them to stay with him. Jeff was an a**and a cheater. Nick took care of those boys like they were his own. Angel had Nick doing everything related to Christmas. He even started going to therapy as his fellow doctor suggested. Nick and Angel got married and have a daughter on the way.
Natasha did Nick dirty just because he asked for a divorce, you took something he can't get back. Selfish a**. Chris asked him for a favor but it turned into something much more. Angel had him feeling something he hasn't felt in awhile. Angel could have stayed with Cassie, but Nick volunteered them to stay with him. Jeff was an a**and a cheater. Nick took care of those boys like they were his own. Angel had Nick doing everything related to Christmas. He even started going to therapy as his fellow doctor suggested. Nick and Angel got married and have a daughter on the way.
December 29, 2023
You did that Melanie!
You had your girl antsy because you know I like my sex scenes and it took awhile to get there but as usual you brought that fire 😂I loved the book and how Angel broke Nicholas down little by little. Very good read Sis!
You had your girl antsy because you know I like my sex scenes and it took awhile to get there but as usual you brought that fire 😂I loved the book and how Angel broke Nicholas down little by little. Very good read Sis!
December 29, 2023
#WinterCrest
Another good read from Winter Crest. I was so sad for Nick, for his ex wife to be so cruel and selfish, Angel just couldn't catch a break. Her ex was trash too. I love Winter Crest ♥
Another good read from Winter Crest. I was so sad for Nick, for his ex wife to be so cruel and selfish, Angel just couldn't catch a break. Her ex was trash too. I love Winter Crest ♥
December 30, 2023
Beautiful heartwarming 💖 love story ❤️ loving this series ❤️ opening up to new love after a grief 😔 is hard but love conquer ❤️ all loved it
December 25, 2023
Good Read
This story is so good and has a great message. The trauma that Nicholas went through had him in a choke hold. Having to help when Angel when she needed him was hard for him, but eventually it began his healing journey. Her and her boys started melting his heart and help him get the help he needed. The reality of this storyline was an emotional read for me. So many people are dealing with this trauma everyday. This author really touched on a very difficult subject with style and grace.
This story is so good and has a great message. The trauma that Nicholas went through had him in a choke hold. Having to help when Angel when she needed him was hard for him, but eventually it began his healing journey. Her and her boys started melting his heart and help him get the help he needed. The reality of this storyline was an emotional read for me. So many people are dealing with this trauma everyday. This author really touched on a very difficult subject with style and grace.
December 29, 2023
Finding Love Again
Nicholas and Angel what a great story.
These two broken hearted souls needed to find love again. It truly was a journey, but well worth the struggle.
Nicholas and Angel what a great story.
These two broken hearted souls needed to find love again. It truly was a journey, but well worth the struggle.
December 29, 2023
Tonya
Her ex-husband was a loser. Nicolas was still grieving for his son. Him Angel make good couple. He accepted her and her boys
Her ex-husband was a loser. Nicolas was still grieving for his son. Him Angel make good couple. He accepted her and her boys
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