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Under the Kissing Tree
For the first time in ten years, wallpaper designer Eliza Westwood accepts her grandmother's invitation to go home to Paris for Christmas.
Big mistake.
It seemed ideal to Eliza: go to a city she loves, and hide from the heartbreaks of the past year. But her grandmother is determined to teach her that the holidays hold the magic they once held, and that life is about love.
Eliza knows better though, and nothing can make her believe in stardust again. Not Paris's lights, not her grandmother's fruitcake, and certainly not Xavier, the boy next door who's, now, very much a man.
Big mistake.
It seemed ideal to Eliza: go to a city she loves, and hide from the heartbreaks of the past year. But her grandmother is determined to teach her that the holidays hold the magic they once held, and that life is about love.
Eliza knows better though, and nothing can make her believe in stardust again. Not Paris's lights, not her grandmother's fruitcake, and certainly not Xavier, the boy next door who's, now, very much a man.
136 pages, ebook
First published December 16, 2015
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Kate Perry
64 books1,540 followersWith over 6 million books sold (and counting), Kathia’s novels have been #1 bestsellers around the world. They’ve received starred reviews from Booklist, have consistently earned Editor’s Picks for Best Romance, and have been featured by O, The Oprah Magazine and Entertainment Weekly.
Kate (aka Kathia) has written over 50 romcom and paranormal books so far, as well as a couple romantasy screenplays and various poems (her ode to the color orange is particularly moving). Full of hope and bonds of found family and friendship, her stories feature sassy, independent women who just want love and earthy men full of heart who are more than able to rise to the occasion.
Kate (aka Kathia) has written over 50 romcom and paranormal books so far, as well as a couple romantasy screenplays and various poems (her ode to the color orange is particularly moving). Full of hope and bonds of found family and friendship, her stories feature sassy, independent women who just want love and earthy men full of heart who are more than able to rise to the occasion.
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August 28, 2019
Love... you need to love what you do. .. if you work and you don't enjoy it, why do it? Everyone asks that question at least once or twice in a lifetime. This cute novella will make you think about what you want? When everything in Eliza Westwood world turns dark and lonely, she tried to lose herself in your little world and forget about everyone on the outside. But when her grandmother insists her to come home for a holiday, she never expected to fall in love with what her heart missed for ten years. Her passion for her painting, the desire for her best friend, she never thought her heart could beat again until Xavier was back in her life. Could she give up her life she had built for ten years and finally realize that home was where the heart is.
must read and you will be hooked, who wouldn't want to go to Paris for the holidays.
must read and you will be hooked, who wouldn't want to go to Paris for the holidays.
December 19, 2020
Even though I am not such a big fan of short stories, I must say that, this one has got to my heart. It is written with the heart not with the mind, and makes you feel in some way or another a whole bunch of feelings.
Such a sweet Christmas story. After suffering after a heartbreak and a miscarriage, Eliza finds it hard to find joy in something else other than her work.
Only after she returns to Paris, to spend her Holidays with her grandmother, and afterany other encounters with her childhood friend Xavier, does she try to get out of the shell she's been hiding under, all this time.
Such a sweet Christmas story. After suffering after a heartbreak and a miscarriage, Eliza finds it hard to find joy in something else other than her work.
Only after she returns to Paris, to spend her Holidays with her grandmother, and afterany other encounters with her childhood friend Xavier, does she try to get out of the shell she's been hiding under, all this time.
January 16, 2018
Great read
Great read, fun characters and storyline. This made for a fun, relaxing read. I enjoyed reading this book and I can't wait for the next one.
Great read, fun characters and storyline. This made for a fun, relaxing read. I enjoyed reading this book and I can't wait for the next one.
January 24, 2018
Lovely story
Love Kate books . It was a bit short but lovely story. A real Christmas read 😇 just love it
Love Kate books . It was a bit short but lovely story. A real Christmas read 😇 just love it
September 5, 2021
boring af and predictable
April 21, 2016
I love Kate Perry books but this one seemed rushed, specifically the ending. Plus, Eliza wasn't the best character she's written. Wasn't much of Xavier so I can't say much about him. A little disappointed because Kate's books are usually detailed and really draws you into the book. This one didn't do it for me. I was more annoyed with Eliza's pessimism and woe-be-me attitude.
January 4, 2016
Short but Sweet
I like that this book was s quick easy read. It took less than a day for me to finish. but I still fell I love with the characters & loved every minute of this book. Definitely worth reading! Another success Kate!
I like that this book was s quick easy read. It took less than a day for me to finish. but I still fell I love with the characters & loved every minute of this book. Definitely worth reading! Another success Kate!
December 18, 2015
Oh what a book. I am a fan of Kate's and this book didn't disappoint. I cried. I loved this story and the trip to Paris in my mind. Fantastic!
January 1, 2016
Kate Perry does not disappoint. This book was fantastic. Nice short story to end the year. So many words in this book rang true to myself. I fell in love with Eliza and her story.
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