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Legacy Collection #7
A Corisi Christmas
Warm up with the couple who started it all. Dominic and Abby are gathering everyone for Christmas—Corisi style. This holiday NOVELLA is a heartwarming visit with the whole Legacy gang. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll want to read the series all over again.
80 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 2015
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About the author
Ruth Cardello
127 books2,954 followersRuth Cardello hit the NYTs and USA Today for the first time back in 2012. Millions of sales are evidence that her books are akin to potato chips, addictive from the first one. She has created a multi-series billionaire world with a combination of escapism and realism that has gained her a faithful following of readers.
What Kindle Reviewers write about her:
"Wow hot at every page. Heart stoping, fear raging, mind blowing wonderful."
"I'm a true fan of Ms. Cardello. I ran on to her first book a few years back and have been hooked ever since. I could go on and on about the story like of this book, but I'm not. All of her books are total page turners, unique, heart wrenching, and I love them all. There isn't two alike in the bunch and I feel like i know the characters personally. I personally read 97 authors books. And I buy every book they put out. This author is in my top 10. Great job and keep them coming."
"Love this series. Got me to start reading again. I look forward to the next book. Thank you for giving me the love of reading back."
Ruth Cardello was born the youngest of 11 children in a small city in northern Rhode Island. She spent her young adult years moving as far away as she could from her large extended family. She lived in Boston, Paris, Orlando, New York--then came full circle and moved back to New England. She now happily lives one town over from the one she was born in. For her, family trumped the warmer weather and international scene.
She was an educator for 20 years, the last 11 as a kindergarten teacher. When her school district began cutting jobs, Ruth turned a serious eye toward her second love- writing and has never been happier. When she's not writing, you can find her chasing her children around her small farm or connecting with her readers online.
Email Notice of New Releases: www.RuthCardello.com/Signup
You can find her on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/RuthCardello
Follow her at Twitter @RuthieCardello
If you'd like to email her directly, you may contact her via her website: www.ruthcardello.com
Lone Star Burn Series
Book 1: Taken, Not Spurred
Book 2: Tycoon Takedown
Book 3: Taken Home
Book 4: Taking Charge
Want to hear the song Charles proposed to Melanie with? https://youtu.be/SGZT5nVKfMs
The Legacy Collection
Book 1: Maid for the Billionaire (FREE on Amazon!)
Book 2: For Love or Legacy
Book 3: Bedding the Billionaire
Book 4: Saving the Sheikh
Book 5: Rise of the Billionaire
Book 6: Breaching the Billionaire: Alethea's Redemption
Book 7: (Novella) A Corisi Christmas
The Andrades:
Book 1: Come Away With Me (FREE on Amazon)
Book 2: Home to Me
Book 3: Maximum Risk
Book 4: Somewhere Along the Way
Book 5: Loving Gigi
Christmas Novella: A Recipe for Love (Maddy and Richard)
The Barrington Billionaires:
Book 1: Always Mine
Book 2: Stolen Kisses
Book 3: Trade It All
Book 3.5: A Billionaire for Lexi
Book 4: Let It Burn
Book 5: More than Love
Book 6: Forever Now
Book 7: Never Goodbye
Book 8: Reluctantly Alpha
Book 9: Reluctantly Rescued
Book 10: Reluctantly Romanced
Book 11: Loving a Landon
Book 12: Loathing a Landon
For a more complete list visit her website at www.ruthcardello.com
What Kindle Reviewers write about her:
"Wow hot at every page. Heart stoping, fear raging, mind blowing wonderful."
"I'm a true fan of Ms. Cardello. I ran on to her first book a few years back and have been hooked ever since. I could go on and on about the story like of this book, but I'm not. All of her books are total page turners, unique, heart wrenching, and I love them all. There isn't two alike in the bunch and I feel like i know the characters personally. I personally read 97 authors books. And I buy every book they put out. This author is in my top 10. Great job and keep them coming."
"Love this series. Got me to start reading again. I look forward to the next book. Thank you for giving me the love of reading back."
Ruth Cardello was born the youngest of 11 children in a small city in northern Rhode Island. She spent her young adult years moving as far away as she could from her large extended family. She lived in Boston, Paris, Orlando, New York--then came full circle and moved back to New England. She now happily lives one town over from the one she was born in. For her, family trumped the warmer weather and international scene.
She was an educator for 20 years, the last 11 as a kindergarten teacher. When her school district began cutting jobs, Ruth turned a serious eye toward her second love- writing and has never been happier. When she's not writing, you can find her chasing her children around her small farm or connecting with her readers online.
Email Notice of New Releases: www.RuthCardello.com/Signup
You can find her on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/RuthCardello
Follow her at Twitter @RuthieCardello
If you'd like to email her directly, you may contact her via her website: www.ruthcardello.com
Lone Star Burn Series
Book 1: Taken, Not Spurred
Book 2: Tycoon Takedown
Book 3: Taken Home
Book 4: Taking Charge
Want to hear the song Charles proposed to Melanie with? https://youtu.be/SGZT5nVKfMs
The Legacy Collection
Book 1: Maid for the Billionaire (FREE on Amazon!)
Book 2: For Love or Legacy
Book 3: Bedding the Billionaire
Book 4: Saving the Sheikh
Book 5: Rise of the Billionaire
Book 6: Breaching the Billionaire: Alethea's Redemption
Book 7: (Novella) A Corisi Christmas
The Andrades:
Book 1: Come Away With Me (FREE on Amazon)
Book 2: Home to Me
Book 3: Maximum Risk
Book 4: Somewhere Along the Way
Book 5: Loving Gigi
Christmas Novella: A Recipe for Love (Maddy and Richard)
The Barrington Billionaires:
Book 1: Always Mine
Book 2: Stolen Kisses
Book 3: Trade It All
Book 3.5: A Billionaire for Lexi
Book 4: Let It Burn
Book 5: More than Love
Book 6: Forever Now
Book 7: Never Goodbye
Book 8: Reluctantly Alpha
Book 9: Reluctantly Rescued
Book 10: Reluctantly Romanced
Book 11: Loving a Landon
Book 12: Loathing a Landon
For a more complete list visit her website at www.ruthcardello.com
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October 2, 2022
I absolutely adored this book here, it was so so delightful! It made me realize how much I have missed this family and need to return to the books and soon! I absolutely loved the family dynamic, and seeing Dominic work things out with his sister and that trauma can last years and I love how Ruth Cardello has written these books. It was such a quick fun read that reminded me how much I adore this author and need to get back to her backlist! If you are looking for a fun sweet book that will take you back to the charm and fun dynamics of this family, you definitely need to grab this one up!
July 6, 2019
A sweet little Christmas novel, focusing on Dominic, Abby, Nicole, and Stephen. And Judy, Dom and Abby's daughter. I liked how this didn't get bogged down with characters. Made it actually readable and enjoyable as a novella.
January 10, 2016
I always love reading book sequels especially with romance novels. It makes me feel that the happily ever after is real and not just another story . Reading A Corisi Christmas was no different.
If you haven't read any of Ruth Cardello's book before I suggest reading Maid for the Billionaire first to understand this one better. A Corisi Christmas evolves around Dominic, Abby, Nicole and Stephan several years from when their story first started.
I like that this novel talked about their life several years later facing demons from their past. Because life is like that. There are things from our past that do hunts us down even after we achieved success or happiness. Reading it about Dominic and Nicole made their characters human even through their seemingly perfect life. I also loved how they turned out as a family. Dom and Abby's daugther, Judy, was so adorable I found myself smiling all through out the book.
If anything, I think A Corisi Christmas was where the 'Happily Ever After' really came for both Dominic and Nicole. I think it's the best christmas gift that the two of them could ever have. And as a reader who have followed their story, it was a very nice Christmas gift too.
That said, I wouldn't mind reading another novella from the Legacy Collection characters for next Christmas.
If you haven't read any of Ruth Cardello's book before I suggest reading Maid for the Billionaire first to understand this one better. A Corisi Christmas evolves around Dominic, Abby, Nicole and Stephan several years from when their story first started.
I like that this novel talked about their life several years later facing demons from their past. Because life is like that. There are things from our past that do hunts us down even after we achieved success or happiness. Reading it about Dominic and Nicole made their characters human even through their seemingly perfect life. I also loved how they turned out as a family. Dom and Abby's daugther, Judy, was so adorable I found myself smiling all through out the book.
If anything, I think A Corisi Christmas was where the 'Happily Ever After' really came for both Dominic and Nicole. I think it's the best christmas gift that the two of them could ever have. And as a reader who have followed their story, it was a very nice Christmas gift too.
That said, I wouldn't mind reading another novella from the Legacy Collection characters for next Christmas.
December 9, 2015
I was really pleased that we got a Christmas novella from the Legacy collection, I love Dominic Corisi and his family and friends. Its always great to catch up with old friends at Christmas.
This short novella is more about Dom and his pregnant sister Nicole getting over there anger and hate for their family history. Nicole wants the brother she loves back but Dom is not going back there, that's a part of his life he chooses to forget.....
This novella is about family and reconnecting and after all isn't that what Christmas should be about Families, Forgiveness and Love........
This book has all of that as well as some hot sex. To cap the story off we get Judy (Dom's Daughter) who will have you laughing out loud at her comments and thoughts on life .....
My only wish is it could have been longer
This short novella is more about Dom and his pregnant sister Nicole getting over there anger and hate for their family history. Nicole wants the brother she loves back but Dom is not going back there, that's a part of his life he chooses to forget.....
This novella is about family and reconnecting and after all isn't that what Christmas should be about Families, Forgiveness and Love........
This book has all of that as well as some hot sex. To cap the story off we get Judy (Dom's Daughter) who will have you laughing out loud at her comments and thoughts on life .....
My only wish is it could have been longer
May 29, 2021
Unrealistic in forgiveness. One I would happily not read again.
Nicole is a screwed up mess over her father. I just cannot understand how someone can love an abusive parent.
Dominic is allowing Judy to become the spoilt, entitled princess she is in later books.
This author does like making grievous lifetime harm an easily forgiven transgression.
The mother abandoned her children to a monster by faking her death and one measly letter of apology from that monster is meant to negate everything that was done, or not done, in a lifetime of harmful and hate filled actions.
But hey, Nicole is happy because her dad writes he loves her, never, ever showed her. The fact he beat his son continuously and tried to make him into a monster doesn’t register on her psyche.
Dominic is softening due to Abby’s influence but he spoils that precocious daughter. Luckily I have just read HE SAID ALWAYS where a 20 year old Judy gets put in her place.
Read years ago and reread through Kindle Unlimited.
Nicole is a screwed up mess over her father. I just cannot understand how someone can love an abusive parent.
Dominic is allowing Judy to become the spoilt, entitled princess she is in later books.
This author does like making grievous lifetime harm an easily forgiven transgression.
The mother abandoned her children to a monster by faking her death and one measly letter of apology from that monster is meant to negate everything that was done, or not done, in a lifetime of harmful and hate filled actions.
But hey, Nicole is happy because her dad writes he loves her, never, ever showed her. The fact he beat his son continuously and tried to make him into a monster doesn’t register on her psyche.
Dominic is softening due to Abby’s influence but he spoils that precocious daughter. Luckily I have just read HE SAID ALWAYS where a 20 year old Judy gets put in her place.
Read years ago and reread through Kindle Unlimited.
May 6, 2022
lovely festive addition
If you have read the Legacy Collection and the Andrade Series…. I suggest you do that first because this novella is an addition to those.
I did this backwards because I actually started with the The Corisi billionaires series and The lost Corisi’s series so I already knew about the man Dominic Corisi had become.
This is a sweet festive treat to highlight how far Dominic has come to be a man he can finally be proud of. It also shows how he rebuilds the relationship with his sister Nicole and her husband Stephan.
They had a difficult childhood and it had driven them apart but time, truths and forgiveness bring the siblings together in a way that neither would have felt possible until Dominic met and fell in love with his wife, Abby.
Family… something Dominic had avoided for so long, but now would not be without. And my goodness… he’s got a huge family that in the Corisi Billionaires and The Lost Corisi series… he discovers it’s about to get a whole lot bigger!
Nice little additional novella.
If you have read the Legacy Collection and the Andrade Series…. I suggest you do that first because this novella is an addition to those.
I did this backwards because I actually started with the The Corisi billionaires series and The lost Corisi’s series so I already knew about the man Dominic Corisi had become.
This is a sweet festive treat to highlight how far Dominic has come to be a man he can finally be proud of. It also shows how he rebuilds the relationship with his sister Nicole and her husband Stephan.
They had a difficult childhood and it had driven them apart but time, truths and forgiveness bring the siblings together in a way that neither would have felt possible until Dominic met and fell in love with his wife, Abby.
Family… something Dominic had avoided for so long, but now would not be without. And my goodness… he’s got a huge family that in the Corisi Billionaires and The Lost Corisi series… he discovers it’s about to get a whole lot bigger!
Nice little additional novella.
May 4, 2017
Christmas should be a joyful time, but Nicole and her brother Dominic had a horrific upbringing. All the holiday does is remind them of the abuse they suffered at their father's hands. Still, Nicole wants to become closer to her brother and wants to do it despite the fury he exhibits whenever she brings up the past. Their spouses want to help, but don't know how.
A wonderful novella showing how the past impacts the present *and* the future if you let it, and how forgiveness and reconciliation can, too.
A wonderful novella showing how the past impacts the present *and* the future if you let it, and how forgiveness and reconciliation can, too.
September 16, 2017
Nicole should be on top of the world, she has a husband who adores her and a baby on the way but will unsolved feeling for her dead abusive father and distant brother keep her from obtaining true happiness?
Dominic has the perfect mate in Abby and a beautiful headstrong daughter who he can't say No to but can he get past his anger and fear of failing his sister to embrace true happiness?
For Stephan and Nicole, Abby and Dom and a unopened box, this may be the most magical Christmas ever as the ghost of the past are finally laid to rest!
Dominic has the perfect mate in Abby and a beautiful headstrong daughter who he can't say No to but can he get past his anger and fear of failing his sister to embrace true happiness?
For Stephan and Nicole, Abby and Dom and a unopened box, this may be the most magical Christmas ever as the ghost of the past are finally laid to rest!
April 25, 2018
Dominic and Nicole were damaged by a ruthless, abusive father. While they have moved on from most of the damage there is still hurt very deep within them. Maybe, during the Christmas season they can finally let go of a little more. Nicole is going to be a mother and she wants to recapture some of the ghost of Christmas past with Dom by just spending time him, Abby, Judy and Stephan. He's not exactly amenable to the idea but a piece of the past resurfaces and gives Dom the thing that he needs to move on at least in this one area.
October 6, 2020
Love this series.
I loved this novella. I felt for Nicole as she’s feeling overwhelmed. Had some tears as Dominic still has issues over his childhood, but he loves his sister and doesn’t want to hurt her. She loves her husband Stephan and his family, but wants a Corisi Christmas separate from the Andrades celebrations. Loved how they resolve everything and the sense of family love they have. It’s very heartwarming and I highly recommend this series.
I loved this novella. I felt for Nicole as she’s feeling overwhelmed. Had some tears as Dominic still has issues over his childhood, but he loves his sister and doesn’t want to hurt her. She loves her husband Stephan and his family, but wants a Corisi Christmas separate from the Andrades celebrations. Loved how they resolve everything and the sense of family love they have. It’s very heartwarming and I highly recommend this series.
December 25, 2024
Wonderful holiday story
It was a wonderful holiday story. It was way to short. Ok in all honesty, I think all of her stories are way to short. I be so invested that I don't want them to end. The letter written from Dom's father was so very touching. He was not a nice man. At least he recognized it even if to late. I am glad that he gave an apology finally. I got teary eyed a few times in this story. Merry Christmas Ruth!
It was a wonderful holiday story. It was way to short. Ok in all honesty, I think all of her stories are way to short. I be so invested that I don't want them to end. The letter written from Dom's father was so very touching. He was not a nice man. At least he recognized it even if to late. I am glad that he gave an apology finally. I got teary eyed a few times in this story. Merry Christmas Ruth!
May 18, 2018
A Corisi Christmas (Book 7) (Legacy Collection)(Novella)
It's Christmas time and Nicole want to celebrate Christmas like she and Dom did when they were young. But Dom want nothing to do with it. Can Abby change his mind a give Nicole the Christmas she wants and help Dom gave his past? Great Christmas story.
It's Christmas time and Nicole want to celebrate Christmas like she and Dom did when they were young. But Dom want nothing to do with it. Can Abby change his mind a give Nicole the Christmas she wants and help Dom gave his past? Great Christmas story.
October 6, 2018
Even family is too much sometimes
She has went from years of just herself and a father that didn't care to a bigger family than anyone can imagine but all she wants is a quiet Christmas with her brother.
When he would do anything he could for his family has his sister finally asked for the one thing he can give her?
She has went from years of just herself and a father that didn't care to a bigger family than anyone can imagine but all she wants is a quiet Christmas with her brother.
When he would do anything he could for his family has his sister finally asked for the one thing he can give her?
July 31, 2019
Great Wrap up to a Series
I like that Dominic got a healing Christmas from his sister and wife. Nicole got the Christmas season she wanted. Isola Santo island is now a family compound with two Andrade houses and the glass corisi home too.
Have enjoyed this series and look forward to more fro Ruth Cardello
I like that Dominic got a healing Christmas from his sister and wife. Nicole got the Christmas season she wanted. Isola Santo island is now a family compound with two Andrade houses and the glass corisi home too.
Have enjoyed this series and look forward to more fro Ruth Cardello
December 22, 2019
My Best Christmas Book Ever!
This book kept me reading and reading. It was such a riveting, humourous and look bed filled read that I have to give it the best rating. Oh how little Judy has grown, and she is so funny in her little way. I absolutely love her Christmas gift from Uncle Jeremy. What a laugh. I would recommend this novella anytime.
This book kept me reading and reading. It was such a riveting, humourous and look bed filled read that I have to give it the best rating. Oh how little Judy has grown, and she is so funny in her little way. I absolutely love her Christmas gift from Uncle Jeremy. What a laugh. I would recommend this novella anytime.
August 7, 2020
A nice short story
Sweet little addition to the series. All the Billionaire books by Ruth Cardello are intertwined .Start with " A Maid for the Billionaire " . It's. Dominic and Abby's story and go from there. These are not explicit sex story's but sweet romances from another era with just enough heat to spice everything up and give the books a modern edge .
Sweet little addition to the series. All the Billionaire books by Ruth Cardello are intertwined .Start with " A Maid for the Billionaire " . It's. Dominic and Abby's story and go from there. These are not explicit sex story's but sweet romances from another era with just enough heat to spice everything up and give the books a modern edge .
August 13, 2017
Very sentimental and healing
Nicole and Dominic finally overcome their horrific childhood with a letter written by their abusive father after his death. They reconciled the horrors of their past to the brightness of their future. Very good book.
Nicole and Dominic finally overcome their horrific childhood with a letter written by their abusive father after his death. They reconciled the horrors of their past to the brightness of their future. Very good book.
April 21, 2019
Corisi siblings
This is a sweet Christmas story about siblings Dominic and Nicole. They are still trying to put their bad childhoods behind them. They both need some closure and have strong loving spouses helping them. This was a nice short holiday visit with them.
This is a sweet Christmas story about siblings Dominic and Nicole. They are still trying to put their bad childhoods behind them. They both need some closure and have strong loving spouses helping them. This was a nice short holiday visit with them.
December 5, 2019
Sweet closing of loose ends
This novella brings a close to Dominic and Nicole’s difficult childhood. Judy is now 6 years old and a little scampi, bringing fun and humor to this tight knit family. You now have 7 books to read and enjoy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stars from me.
This novella brings a close to Dominic and Nicole’s difficult childhood. Judy is now 6 years old and a little scampi, bringing fun and humor to this tight knit family. You now have 7 books to read and enjoy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stars from me.
August 25, 2020
Sweet Little Christmas Romance
This is a sweet little Christmas romance with adorable and heartwarming characters that will have you enjoying every moment of this Christmas moments and their family adventure.
This is a sweet little Christmas romance with adorable and heartwarming characters that will have you enjoying every moment of this Christmas moments and their family adventure.
October 17, 2020
Completing the Corisi's
A good end to the Corisi's story a final closure for Nicole and Dominic regarding their father and a chance for them to forgive themselves and become closer again and an insight into the father who made their life a misery. A good novella.
A good end to the Corisi's story a final closure for Nicole and Dominic regarding their father and a chance for them to forgive themselves and become closer again and an insight into the father who made their life a misery. A good novella.
May 19, 2021
A Corisi Christmas
I really enjoyed this book because it tied the loose strings together from the preceding books. I loved that Dom and Nicole had their own Christmas together that helped heal their wounds .Carrillo did it again!!
I really enjoyed this book because it tied the loose strings together from the preceding books. I loved that Dom and Nicole had their own Christmas together that helped heal their wounds .Carrillo did it again!!
July 11, 2022
To New Beginnings and Holidays!! I have loved Dominic and Abbey and the Corisi’s from the beginning and this was just icing on the cake. This is a sweet and a little sexy story of over coming family strife and how it all comes together during the holidays. A great story of love and family!
December 12, 2022
A Corisi Christmas (Book 7)
This was a great story. It showed compassion and undeniable love. I couldn't stop reading it. The intricate relationship between sister and brother was epic.
This was a great story. It showed compassion and undeniable love. I couldn't stop reading it. The intricate relationship between sister and brother was epic.
February 18, 2017
A favorite
reading the last of the series, I was sad it was over but looking forward to the next one. it makes me laugh as well as cry and unable to put down.
reading the last of the series, I was sad it was over but looking forward to the next one. it makes me laugh as well as cry and unable to put down.
June 13, 2017
Wonderful Series
I don't absolutely its this story. It was a great way to end this series. I always wish for more.
I don't absolutely its this story. It was a great way to end this series. I always wish for more.
July 20, 2017
I so enjoy Ruth Series - love her family values in her story. The Andrades the Cosisi the Barrington I would recommend this to everyone.
September 20, 2017
Great
Great little catch up with Dominic, he and Nicole finally put their father to rest he couldn't hurt them anymore.
Great little catch up with Dominic, he and Nicole finally put their father to rest he couldn't hurt them anymore.
December 8, 2017
i somehow missed this when it first came out. glad i stumbled on it. now i gotta go back to the start and enjoy it all over again after getting the taste of such a great cast of characters, again.
August 6, 2018
All The Legacy Collection Books
I love all of the Legacy Collection books. Throughout all the ups and downs they all realized what was important. FAMILY
I love all of the Legacy Collection books. Throughout all the ups and downs they all realized what was important. FAMILY
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