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Christmas Collection #1
Not-So-Blue Christmas
The Christmas Collection Book 1
In this second chance at love romance, Kirk Fontaine can't bear to talk to anyone, let alone enjoy Christmas. Away from home, in a small harbor city in Canada, broken-hearted Kirk's lost and alone until one small dog refuses to give up on him.
Vibrant widow Miranda Bailey is ready to move into the next phase of her life, except this Christmas is shaping up to be the worst since her husband's death. But instead of hiding, she takes charge, and drags Kirk into her Christmas miracle.
Vibrant widow Miranda Bailey is ready to move into the next phase of her life, except this Christmas is shaping up to be the worst since her husband's death. But instead of hiding, she takes charge, and drags Kirk into her Christmas miracle.
The Christmas Collection Book 2: Invitation to Christmas
The Christmas Collection Book 3: One Crazy Christmas
123 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 23, 2015
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85 people want to read
About the author
Bonnie Edwards
69 books178 followersBonnie Edwards has been writing all her life, starting with a poem about Santa suffering with gout. She was seven, Santa was a thousandteen years old. Delighted with writing, she went on to write family sagas, humorous contemporary romance, romantic suspense, erotic paranormal ghost romances and more.
She may jump around within romance, but all her stories come with a tear, a laugh, and a happy ending. Published by Kensington Books, Harlequin Books, Carina Press, and Robinson (UK) Bonnie’s stories stretch from short stories to novellas and novels. Now, she's happy to be publishing her work herself.
With over 30 titles to her credit, she has been translated into several languages and sold books worldwide. Aside from standalone romances, she has 4 ongoing romance series, Tales of Perdition, The Brantons, and Love at Christmas. Contemporary family sagas find a home in Return to Welcome. She's hard at work on a brand new series coming in summer 2021.
Learn about more exciting releases and get a free romance by subscribing to her newsletter, Bonnie’s Newsy Bits through her website at www.bonnieedwards.com
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She may jump around within romance, but all her stories come with a tear, a laugh, and a happy ending. Published by Kensington Books, Harlequin Books, Carina Press, and Robinson (UK) Bonnie’s stories stretch from short stories to novellas and novels. Now, she's happy to be publishing her work herself.
With over 30 titles to her credit, she has been translated into several languages and sold books worldwide. Aside from standalone romances, she has 4 ongoing romance series, Tales of Perdition, The Brantons, and Love at Christmas. Contemporary family sagas find a home in Return to Welcome. She's hard at work on a brand new series coming in summer 2021.
Learn about more exciting releases and get a free romance by subscribing to her newsletter, Bonnie’s Newsy Bits through her website at www.bonnieedwards.com
Cheers and happy reading!
Bonnie Edwards
For more info and sample chapters:
Find her here: https://www.bonnieedwards.com/
Amazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/Bonnie-Edwards/...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonnieEdwards
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bonnie.Edwar...
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bedwards1342/
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October 12, 2017
As ever Bonnie Edwards packs a sweet, short punch in this Christmas Novella! I think I've read them all totally out of order as I've read Invitation to Christmas and One Crazy Christmas already. This story prequels both of those giving us the story of how Miranda and Kirk met... but it really doesn't matter as they are all fantastic stories in their own right.. it was wonderful to go back and find out what happened at the beginning to bring them together. It was a warm story with plenty of heat that I've become used to in Bonnie's stories, without the need to get down and dirty. The sizzling scenes certainly don't 'fade to black,' far from it - but they are sexy, hot, erotic and real ! Showing warmth and passion that I love so much in all her characters. There are some wonderful moments of joy and the hope of a later in life romance without the need for drama. A grown up relationship handled in a grown up way, feel, tell and find a way to move forward with compromise! no messing around, no games. As always with Bonnie Edwards this was a 5* read for me !
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November 3, 2018
Not So Blue Christmas by Bonnie Edwards is just a wonderful, heartwarming story about love the second time around. It is about 51-year-old widower, Kirk, and 47-year-old widow, Miranda. They meet when they are both still in the grieving process but are able to help each other through it. This story proves that love is not just for the young. It’s definitely a feel-good story.
February 5, 2021
A lovely read
This was a fantastic quick read. I love it when the story reels me & doesn't let me go. You know it's a great book when you can hardly tear yourself away to eat dinner. In fact I ate dinner as I read. If you love a heartwarming story that gets you all mushy, this is the book for you!
This was a fantastic quick read. I love it when the story reels me & doesn't let me go. You know it's a great book when you can hardly tear yourself away to eat dinner. In fact I ate dinner as I read. If you love a heartwarming story that gets you all mushy, this is the book for you!
September 30, 2020
I really liked this book. Cute heart warming story. The only thing I didn't like is the sudden ending, the story jumps from December to September, and then ends. I would like to have had more of the story in between those months.
October 26, 2020
Wow, tugs at your emotions!
Being a widow myself, I found the characters easy to relate to, and to feel with. Sad in a way, the book is well written , the story is fun, and there is something to be said about learning from the past.
Being a widow myself, I found the characters easy to relate to, and to feel with. Sad in a way, the book is well written , the story is fun, and there is something to be said about learning from the past.
November 28, 2020
Transition?
It was engrossing to read about strangers wallowing in misery after losing their mates and the discovery that they might be ready to move on. Only this time with an emphasis on making changes to include what would make them happier with their lives.
It was engrossing to read about strangers wallowing in misery after losing their mates and the discovery that they might be ready to move on. Only this time with an emphasis on making changes to include what would make them happier with their lives.
December 20, 2018
Sweet Christmas Story
Looking for a second chance romance with a little Christmas cheer ? This is a believable and heartwarming adventure that I really enjoyed
Looking for a second chance romance with a little Christmas cheer ? This is a believable and heartwarming adventure that I really enjoyed
December 21, 2018
Great story! Love a happy ending
The story is great and love the fact that two people who were hurting and lost found a second chance and happiness in love!
The story is great and love the fact that two people who were hurting and lost found a second chance and happiness in love!
December 24, 2018
2nd chance at love holiday romance. Just the right thing to get me in the holiday spirit
July 16, 2020
Filled with holiday warmth
Enjoyed this story. Loved it was an older couple finding love again. Felt realistic and heartwarming. Loved the dog, too.
Enjoyed this story. Loved it was an older couple finding love again. Felt realistic and heartwarming. Loved the dog, too.
January 18, 2019
Kirk and Miranda have both lost their significant others. Kirk decided to set sail on his boat and just get away for a while. Day after Day a dog comes and visits him but won't let him get too close. One day the dogs owner penetrates Kirk's hard shell enough to get him engaging with the human race again. Kirk and Miranda develop a friendship that leads to second chances at love. The 2nd book in the series involves her daughter and his son. A good, quick read and look at second chance love.
October 9, 2015
This is a very well written story and the storyline is very good but I got bored when I was reading it. I dont know but this story simply didnt catch me in like so many other stories like this I have read.
The story, enviornment and characters is very well created and feels natural and some how real but not as real and perfect as I would prefer. I dont know how to explain it but it feels a bit… to much… and to unreal… With everything…
The problem can be that I cant relate to the characters and I think when you cant relate to characters or the story you dont like it so much, I think a lot of people would love this story and appriciate it very much, I am unfortunatly not one of them. This is NOT a bad story at all, it is a good one but not one of my favorites.
The story, enviornment and characters is very well created and feels natural and some how real but not as real and perfect as I would prefer. I dont know how to explain it but it feels a bit… to much… and to unreal… With everything…
The problem can be that I cant relate to the characters and I think when you cant relate to characters or the story you dont like it so much, I think a lot of people would love this story and appriciate it very much, I am unfortunatly not one of them. This is NOT a bad story at all, it is a good one but not one of my favorites.
August 11, 2019
Sweet Christmas Romance
Kirk, widower, and Miranda, widow, are both still recovering from the loss of their spouse. When they meet, they both decide to explore the attraction that has developed between them. Since Miranda is going to be alone for Christmas, she invites Kirk to join her. I enjoyed this story very much. It kept me interested with just the right amount of dialogue and description. I loved the sweet way the author brought these two together. This is about new love found and the importance of having family around at Christmas.
Kirk, widower, and Miranda, widow, are both still recovering from the loss of their spouse. When they meet, they both decide to explore the attraction that has developed between them. Since Miranda is going to be alone for Christmas, she invites Kirk to join her. I enjoyed this story very much. It kept me interested with just the right amount of dialogue and description. I loved the sweet way the author brought these two together. This is about new love found and the importance of having family around at Christmas.
August 26, 2016
Not-So-Blue Christmas review
Not-So-Blue Christmas is a delightful second chance romance written by author Bonnie Edwards. I received this book through my Kindle Unlimited subscription.
Not-So-Blue Christmas is a delightful second chance romance written by author Bonnie Edwards. I received this book through my Kindle Unlimited subscription.
October 1, 2019
Always a delight to read when two older people who have lost a loved one find love again. With the help of a dog and Christmas, miracles and love came about.
December 2, 2020
Warm
Me Edwards has created a warm, funny and endearing love story. Second love can be as rewarding as first. Different but just as good. A very endearing story.
Me Edwards has created a warm, funny and endearing love story. Second love can be as rewarding as first. Different but just as good. A very endearing story.
December 20, 2018
Liked the mature romance, was nice light read.
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