A Christmas Proposal (A Deep South

by Shirley Wine

Seeking solace in the mountains the last thing she expects is to receive is an outrageous proposal ...

Betrayed, broke, and unemployed, Kayla Anders heads to the mountains to regroup vowing never to become involved with any man carrying personal baggage. Dismayed, she finds her plans upended and, instead of staying with her friend, she is sharing Skye High lodge with a sexy Scottish author.

Jamie Barron, burned in a bitter divorce, his reputation trashed, is hiding out to escape a hostile International press, has personal baggage by the ton. Kayla's arrival disrupts his solitude and, with his latest book overdue and way past its deadline, he’s sworn off involvement with women, especially one on the rebound from a failed relationship.

But when his ex-wife lands on his doorstep seeking reconciliation, in desperation, Jamie turns to Kayla for help to escape his ex's schemes and makes Kayla an offer she can’t refuse—

Too soon they are both fighting an attraction they can't deny—yet neither of them wants or feel they are ready for ...

Genres: Romance, Christmas, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance

236 pages, ebook

First published December 16, 2013

About the author

After a lifetime of living in rural New Zealand this has provided a rich base for my stories.

I have always written and for many years freelanced for metroploitan and regional newspapers.

I write romance because I love delving into human relationships. It is these relationships in all their diversity that make the human race so fascinating.

I've been asked why Romance and my answer is always: I write romance because to me first and last, family matters.

Visit my author blog https://shirleywine.com

Reviews

[PAMpublish · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting story about two people, attempting to overcome past betrayals of their significant others, find each other at a secluded private mountain vacation resort in Southern New Zealand. One, a famous Scottish author though he keeps his identity under wraps and the other in the medical profession, they find commonality in their past rejections. Well-written in descriptions, although unsure about the differences in spelling and grammar between the two countries. However, it made it interesting. Overall, good clean story with a novel Christmas plot.

[Katja · Rating 3 out of 5]

She goes to a remote cabin after a nasty breakup and meets a famous Scottish author disguised as the Yeti. They both have a lot of baggage to deal with, which they manage to do in a few days. It's an easy read although it could have done with some editing. He tells her that he and his brother are identical twins and five minutes afterwards she's surprised to find out that the brothers are twins. The real reason why the witchy ex-wife turns up didn't seem to fit the character.

[Lea & Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jamie and Kayla

What a gem of a book and a delightful read! Two people needing a break from broken relationships and media attention meeting at a lodge over Christmas holidays. Agreeing to help stem the unwanted visit of his ex wife, Jamie asks Kayla to pretend to be his fiance. Trouble comes from both sides and yet there is a happy ending.

[Stella Lynne Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exciting story

This book was intriguing. The plot had many twists and turns. I enjoyed the fact the main characters made each other laugh. I am looking forward to reading more of this author's work.

[Karen J Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

From devastation to heaven.

Kayla's life was in ruins thanks to lying, cheating Moran. She leaves to hide out at her best friend's family lodge. She meets Jamie, a mountain of a man who brings love and laughter back into her life.

[Anne Turnley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Complicated

A very good read. I love New Zealand so, the setting on South Island adds to my enjoyment. These two have loads of baggage from recent relationship disasters. They each deserve a break and their shared accommodation provides that.

[Jan Savage · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book

I really enjoyed reading this book. The characters were engaging and believable. I appreciated the live story minus the sexual details. Definitely a new favorite author for me.

[shelia harman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Betrayal

This book was great and I loved the characters in it they will keep you turning the pages quickly until the end.I highly recommend this book.

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

An easy read

Romance with a little intrigue mixed in makes the reader want to keep reading. Nice detail and imagery makes the story flow.

[MARY WILSON · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book!!

Wow! I love this book!! It is so heartwarming and romantic with just enough turmoil to make it unable to put down! Wonderfully written.

[Joan]

DNF at 9 % I didn't like either character and Kayla was simply rude.
Not rating

[Maggie Hirsch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pretty story

Love the story. Had a few twists that where unexpected. Will have to seek out the author's other writings to read.

[Jeri Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review of A Christmas Proposal

I loved this book and I now have a new author to read. I really enjoy reading new authors. Shirley keeps you involved from page one until the end.

[Jean Hall · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't get too far into the book as there was just too much bad language for me.

[Wilma Kirchman · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read.

This book moved along, it was an easy read. There was some editing misses but overall it was good. Both Kayla & Haines were strong individuals. Although, like all of us had their baggage & doubts. I'm glad of their hea. There are some twists & turns but very realistic. I recommend this book. I'll read other books from this author.