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Winter Magic
Samantha is ready for a change.
The magic of the big city and an exciting job in a big store brings her to London.
Finding somewhere to live is not easy, but as soon as she steps over the threshold of the house with the yellow door she feels at home.
Her housemates are an eclectic Cara is an aspiring actress and mother who is a bit flighty, but with a good heart; Jeremy is an artist; handsome, talented and kind, but not the best cook; and, though the others speak highly of her, the mysterious Nadia is never home.
The only problem is Nick. Sam has no idea what he does all day. At first she thinks he’s quite cold and standoffish, but as she settles into her London life, he shows her a different side.
Though she is confused by his seemingly sudden mood changes, she finds herself falling … falling for a man who is not available.
Samantha plunges into the whirlwind of her new life, determined to discard her old image and find a new one.
But her success turns to dust and ashes when she realises her happiness in the hands of someone who does not return her love.
As Samantha struggles to balance work, life at the house, and now her increasingly complex relationship with Nick, she has to decide what to her heart or her head.
Will everything pull together?
Will she ever be able to figure Nick out?
Or will she once again have to find a new path?
‘Winter Magic’ is a story about love, living, and settling into the journey. This beautifully crafted romantic tale will keep readers coming back for more.
Jennifer Hyde is pseudonym of the crime-writer, Marjorie Eccles. She lives in the Midlands. Under Jennifer Hyde she is also the author of ‘A Handful of Shadows’. Under Marjorie Eccles she is the author of the Inspector Gil Mayo crime series, which includes ‘A Death of Distinction’, ‘More Deaths Than One’, ‘A Species of Revenge’, ‘An Accidental Shroud’ and ‘Killing Me Softly’.
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The magic of the big city and an exciting job in a big store brings her to London.
Finding somewhere to live is not easy, but as soon as she steps over the threshold of the house with the yellow door she feels at home.
Her housemates are an eclectic Cara is an aspiring actress and mother who is a bit flighty, but with a good heart; Jeremy is an artist; handsome, talented and kind, but not the best cook; and, though the others speak highly of her, the mysterious Nadia is never home.
The only problem is Nick. Sam has no idea what he does all day. At first she thinks he’s quite cold and standoffish, but as she settles into her London life, he shows her a different side.
Though she is confused by his seemingly sudden mood changes, she finds herself falling … falling for a man who is not available.
Samantha plunges into the whirlwind of her new life, determined to discard her old image and find a new one.
But her success turns to dust and ashes when she realises her happiness in the hands of someone who does not return her love.
As Samantha struggles to balance work, life at the house, and now her increasingly complex relationship with Nick, she has to decide what to her heart or her head.
Will everything pull together?
Will she ever be able to figure Nick out?
Or will she once again have to find a new path?
‘Winter Magic’ is a story about love, living, and settling into the journey. This beautifully crafted romantic tale will keep readers coming back for more.
Jennifer Hyde is pseudonym of the crime-writer, Marjorie Eccles. She lives in the Midlands. Under Jennifer Hyde she is also the author of ‘A Handful of Shadows’. Under Marjorie Eccles she is the author of the Inspector Gil Mayo crime series, which includes ‘A Death of Distinction’, ‘More Deaths Than One’, ‘A Species of Revenge’, ‘An Accidental Shroud’ and ‘Killing Me Softly’.
Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at www.endeavourpress.com. Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. Follow us on @EndeavourPress and on Facebook via We are always interested in hearing from our readers. Endeavour Press believes that the future is now.
116 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 1995
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December 5, 2017
I read this book as a part of my Christmas romance reading binge. It was a freebie that I actually enjoyed quite a bit. It was actually written back in 1985, and just recently published for Kindle, so that was a little surprising, as well as the London setting. Unlike other reviewers, I actually enjoyed the British slang and lifestyle. It reminded me a lot of Harlequin romances I read as teen. I liked all the details of everyday life and struggles, and I enjoyed most of the characters. It was also well written and edited, and a clean romance. I think one of the only detractions for me was the sardonic hero approach, typical of those 70s and 80s romances, who inexplicably gets angry with the heroine and delivers one of those punishing kisses. In today's world of finally condemning nonconsensual sexual advances, it struck the wrong chord.
November 18, 2024
Three and a half stars. Although I found it a good story, I didn't like the character of Nick and felt the heroine was confusing love and lust. I didn't believe the Happily Ever After ending which meant I took off 1 and a half stars.
December 4, 2024
Perfectly fine littlevtale. Not too Christmassy so a good stop gap before xmas reading starts.
December 25, 2015
This winter, due to lack of snow, I have chosen books that revolve around Christmas.
Winter Magic tells a story about Samantha and the people who surrond her. Samantha has to find a place to live in London after finding a new job. She ends up with a aclectic group of people sharing a house.
Her housemates are all different personalities. Cara is the one who owns the place with her son. Then there is Nick who seems to be doing nothing. Soon Samantha falls for Nick being under the impression he is not available.
Winter Magic tells a story about Samantha and the people who surrond her. Samantha has to find a place to live in London after finding a new job. She ends up with a aclectic group of people sharing a house.
Her housemates are all different personalities. Cara is the one who owns the place with her son. Then there is Nick who seems to be doing nothing. Soon Samantha falls for Nick being under the impression he is not available.
December 28, 2015
I really enjoyed this. I felt instantly connected with the charactors as we learned about everyone on the way. Samantha was very likeable from the beginning. She brings her new home with the yellow door into the story in a very warm way. I feel Samantha set off on a big journey to London for a new job. Finding her dream home and house mates were the icing on the cake. Its lovely they all seem to look out for each other. The connection with her and Nick was noticeable throughout, it just took Samantha that little bit longer to figure it out. A great first read for me by Jennifer Hyde.
January 30, 2016
A nice holiday romantic story, but a bit difficult to read as the story is rather static and there's not a lot of conversation between the different characters in the story. I would have love to see more of the inner struggle of Samantha during the story to make thing more interesting, but the story actually presents everything from the story teller point of view, somehow collaterally involving Samantha, the main character..
December 10, 2015
A young girl leaves home and sets out to build herself a new life in the big city. she finds a room in a boarding house where she meets many unusual persons and a man she eventually falls in love with.
I found it a bit slow moving and not too much plot.
I found it a bit slow moving and not too much plot.
October 2, 2015
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November 23, 2015
Short and sweet!
December 17, 2015
This was a different kind of love story, subtle, with a lot of interesting characters that you'll like to get to know. Hyde weaves a really good story!
December 13, 2015
Great quick read
Fun sweet drama filled love story with just enough twists great for Christmas time holiday reading.
Great for a quick read!
Fun sweet drama filled love story with just enough twists great for Christmas time holiday reading.
Great for a quick read!
December 19, 2015
This was a different kind of story but still enjoyable.
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