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Laurel Heights #10.5
Wrapped in You
Over 3.5 million readers have already fallen in love with Kate’s bestselling Laurel Heights series, get warm and cozy this holiday season…
A Laurel Heights Holiday Novelette
Trudy Hawke's mission: to go on vacation and have fun.
A prison sentence, more like it. She doesn't take vacations, and she especially doesn't go anywhere during the holidays. But her boss insists it's the price she needs to pay to become a full partner in his new private investigation firm. She'll do anything to become partner--even subject herself to love, peace, and Christmas music.
Trudy figures it's no big deal: she'll hole up in a hotel in Laurel Heights, drink gin, and watch action movies until she can return to London. Only her tyrant boss gives her a holiday list of to-do items, for which she must email picture proof of completion.
It's impossible... Until she meets Mason, who proposes a deal: he'll help her with the list if she's his date to his office holiday events, to show his edgy tech employees that he's more than a nerd from Iowa. From the moment she agrees, Trudy gets more than she bargained for, but she refuses to be corrupted by the magic of the season--or love.
Be sure to check out the rest of Kate's Laurel Heights Novels:
Book 1: PERFECT FOR YOU
Book 2: CLOSE TO YOU Book 3: RETURN TO YOU
Book 4: LOOKING FOR YOU
Book 5: DREAM OF YOU Book 6: SWEET ON YOU Book 7: TAMED BY YOU
Book 8: HERE WITH YOU
Novelette: ALL FOR YOU
Book 9: MAD ABOUT YOU
Book 10: LOVED BY YOU
And get to know the Summerhills...
Book 1: SAY YOU WILL
Book 2: LOST IN LOVE
Book 3: LET'S MISBEHAVE
Book 4: STAY THE NIGHT
Book 5: ONCE UPON A DREAM
Book 6: HOW SWEET IT IS
Book 7: GIVE A LITTLE
Like strong independent women and the sexy alpha heroes who love them? Are you a fan of the greats like Bella Andre, Kristan Higgins, and Marie Force? Then try Kate's quirky romances. We think you'll love them, too.
REVIEWS:
"Kate Perry is on my auto buy list." –Night Owl Romance
"Hot! Recommended!" –Bookpleasures
"Kate's brilliant, as evidenced by the fact that she married me." - the Magic Man, Kate's husband
"I can't help the ear-to-ear smile I have plastered to my face when reading any of Kate's books… She makes me laugh out loud, even on a crowded bus!"–Donna, Public Transit Romance Reviewer
"Perry's storytelling skills just keep getting better and better!" –Romantic Times Book Reviews
"Kate's writing is fluid, with a touch of sexiness and loads of romance, just what you need to relax after a long, hard-working day."–Gabby, Romance Reader Extraordinaire
"Kate writes books?" –Kia, Kate's brother
"Kate Perry's Laurel Heights series is of my most guilty pleasures. ;) Keep on keepin' on and kickin' ass!" –R, Closet Romance Fan
"Reading Kate Perry's books is my favorite way to spend an afternoon (well..okay, my second favorite way, the husband insists I clarify...)" –M.W., Bedroom Enthusiast
"A winning and entertaining combination of humor and pathos." –Booklist
A Laurel Heights Holiday Novelette
Trudy Hawke's mission: to go on vacation and have fun.
A prison sentence, more like it. She doesn't take vacations, and she especially doesn't go anywhere during the holidays. But her boss insists it's the price she needs to pay to become a full partner in his new private investigation firm. She'll do anything to become partner--even subject herself to love, peace, and Christmas music.
Trudy figures it's no big deal: she'll hole up in a hotel in Laurel Heights, drink gin, and watch action movies until she can return to London. Only her tyrant boss gives her a holiday list of to-do items, for which she must email picture proof of completion.
It's impossible... Until she meets Mason, who proposes a deal: he'll help her with the list if she's his date to his office holiday events, to show his edgy tech employees that he's more than a nerd from Iowa. From the moment she agrees, Trudy gets more than she bargained for, but she refuses to be corrupted by the magic of the season--or love.
Be sure to check out the rest of Kate's Laurel Heights Novels:
Book 1: PERFECT FOR YOU
Book 2: CLOSE TO YOU Book 3: RETURN TO YOU
Book 4: LOOKING FOR YOU
Book 5: DREAM OF YOU Book 6: SWEET ON YOU Book 7: TAMED BY YOU
Book 8: HERE WITH YOU
Novelette: ALL FOR YOU
Book 9: MAD ABOUT YOU
Book 10: LOVED BY YOU
And get to know the Summerhills...
Book 1: SAY YOU WILL
Book 2: LOST IN LOVE
Book 3: LET'S MISBEHAVE
Book 4: STAY THE NIGHT
Book 5: ONCE UPON A DREAM
Book 6: HOW SWEET IT IS
Book 7: GIVE A LITTLE
Like strong independent women and the sexy alpha heroes who love them? Are you a fan of the greats like Bella Andre, Kristan Higgins, and Marie Force? Then try Kate's quirky romances. We think you'll love them, too.
REVIEWS:
"Kate Perry is on my auto buy list." –Night Owl Romance
"Hot! Recommended!" –Bookpleasures
"Kate's brilliant, as evidenced by the fact that she married me." - the Magic Man, Kate's husband
"I can't help the ear-to-ear smile I have plastered to my face when reading any of Kate's books… She makes me laugh out loud, even on a crowded bus!"–Donna, Public Transit Romance Reviewer
"Perry's storytelling skills just keep getting better and better!" –Romantic Times Book Reviews
"Kate's writing is fluid, with a touch of sexiness and loads of romance, just what you need to relax after a long, hard-working day."–Gabby, Romance Reader Extraordinaire
"Kate writes books?" –Kia, Kate's brother
"Kate Perry's Laurel Heights series is of my most guilty pleasures. ;) Keep on keepin' on and kickin' ass!" –R, Closet Romance Fan
"Reading Kate Perry's books is my favorite way to spend an afternoon (well..okay, my second favorite way, the husband insists I clarify...)" –M.W., Bedroom Enthusiast
"A winning and entertaining combination of humor and pathos." –Booklist
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First published November 17, 2014
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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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November 17, 2014
Oh, I just love reading all of Kate Perry books! Kate Perry is a master in creating fantastic romantic stories that you will fall in love with the gorgeous characters. She truly did again when she wrote about Trudy Hawke in this Christmas novella. We have previous meet Trudy Hawke in the past book in the Summer Hill series. Trudy Hawke has been forced to celebrate the holidays in Laurel Heights by her boss. Trudy Hawke does not know how to embrace the holidays that she will get help from someone is very cute and charming. Both of them are very adorable together that you will just root for them to stay together. They may run into some problems but they will realize that they are meant for each other. Everyone will love reading this Christmas novella since it will get you into the spirit of Christmas.
November 17, 2014
Its like Kate is a mind reader! She knows exactly when I need a really good book to read.
I loved this Novella but would have loved it even more if it was a full novel.
I loved these two Characters. Mason was sweet and adorable and really I couldn't find fault in him at all. Trudy is a kick arse character but there was something vulnerable about her that was just so appealing in a heroine.
I loved that there was no coy meet and greet. He just saw her and made up his mind and just stormed right over to introduce himself. His complete lack of knowledge that he is colorblind and a walking advertisement to the show "what not to wear" is so amusing I kind wonder if half the people here in San Fran are also colorblind? (thats when they are wearing clothes...hello Castro)
I love reading this series and catching up with the fictional characters that live in my own neighborhood.
The only thing that I would have loved more with Wrapped in You was the title cover. I would love to have see a likeness of the characters for the cover....I can see it now...Lavender hair in leather with Santa scarf and hat, with a man clad in tangerine and mint caroling:)
Your family are as big of characters as you write about. I had a good snigger and the reviews written by your magic man : "Kate's brilliant, as evidenced by the fact that she married me." - the Magic Man, Kate's husband
and your brother: Kate writes books?" –Kia, Kate's brother
Kate I can not wait for the next Summerfield novel!
I loved this Novella but would have loved it even more if it was a full novel.
I loved these two Characters. Mason was sweet and adorable and really I couldn't find fault in him at all. Trudy is a kick arse character but there was something vulnerable about her that was just so appealing in a heroine.
I loved that there was no coy meet and greet. He just saw her and made up his mind and just stormed right over to introduce himself. His complete lack of knowledge that he is colorblind and a walking advertisement to the show "what not to wear" is so amusing I kind wonder if half the people here in San Fran are also colorblind? (thats when they are wearing clothes...hello Castro)
I love reading this series and catching up with the fictional characters that live in my own neighborhood.
The only thing that I would have loved more with Wrapped in You was the title cover. I would love to have see a likeness of the characters for the cover....I can see it now...Lavender hair in leather with Santa scarf and hat, with a man clad in tangerine and mint caroling:)
Your family are as big of characters as you write about. I had a good snigger and the reviews written by your magic man : "Kate's brilliant, as evidenced by the fact that she married me." - the Magic Man, Kate's husband
and your brother: Kate writes books?" –Kia, Kate's brother
Kate I can not wait for the next Summerfield novel!
January 3, 2016
Funny, modern fast romance
Trudy finds herself on a vacation that she didn't want to take. Her boss tells her she has to go on holiday and relax, or he will not consider making her a partner in the investigation firm. He even makes a list of things she has to do and then send pictures to him to prove she is having a good time! She meets Mason, who trades with her - she helps him, he helps her, they both win!
The rest of the story is punctuated with text messages which discuss the "game" between Trudy, Mason and Trudy's boss. Romance blossoms amid the fun and games as the unlikely pair work on their checklists to improve their job, only to improve and change their lives forever.
Happy ending, stand-alone book - great quick read. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
Trudy finds herself on a vacation that she didn't want to take. Her boss tells her she has to go on holiday and relax, or he will not consider making her a partner in the investigation firm. He even makes a list of things she has to do and then send pictures to him to prove she is having a good time! She meets Mason, who trades with her - she helps him, he helps her, they both win!
The rest of the story is punctuated with text messages which discuss the "game" between Trudy, Mason and Trudy's boss. Romance blossoms amid the fun and games as the unlikely pair work on their checklists to improve their job, only to improve and change their lives forever.
Happy ending, stand-alone book - great quick read. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
December 31, 2014
I loved going back to Laurel Heights! I love all the wonderful ladies there. I also loved how this tied the Summerhill books with the Laurel Heights in a new way. Trudy is forced to take a vacation by her boss. To become partner she needs to relax and also complete the list he gave her, showing her having fun on her vacation. While in Grounds For Thought she meets a sexy man, Mason Miller, who volunteers to help her with her list. Trudy, though being the very independent, accepts his help and the sparks begin. As they gradually tick the items off her list, they start to become closer. Will Trudy be able to let her walls down and let Mason in and have a life she never dreamed of. Another wonderful book by the talented Kate Perry. I couldn't put it down. I loved every minute of it.
January 29, 2015
Wrapped in You is a delightful Christmas love story. Kate Perry does an excellent job of combining our favorite two series by sending tough as nails Summerhill Londoner Trudy Hawke to Laurel Heights for a little holiday cheer. While on vacation, she meets kind of dorky Mason and what follows is Christmas story cuteness.
I highly recommend this cute Christmas story, as well as all the Summerhill and Laurel Heights novels. Kate Perry is an exceptional contemporary romance writer who knows how to draw you into her settings and make you fall in love with her characters. You can't go wrong reading any of her books.
I highly recommend this cute Christmas story, as well as all the Summerhill and Laurel Heights novels. Kate Perry is an exceptional contemporary romance writer who knows how to draw you into her settings and make you fall in love with her characters. You can't go wrong reading any of her books.
November 20, 2014
Loved this one! So excited to go back to Laurel Heights. When she's forced to go on holiday and send proof that she is actually having fun Trudy Hawke is furious. That is until she meets Mason Miller. Both these characters are a little quirky and absolutely perfect for each other. This is a quick read and one I enjoyed very much. It can definitely be read as a standalone but if you are a fan of the Laurel Heights series it was great to hear about some of the characters from the prior books. I highly recommend this one.
December 26, 2015
Fairy Dust from Kate Perry
Wrapped in You served to remind me that how much I loved the Laurel Heights series and that it may be time to revisit.
This story is the perfect storm of Christmas romance and San Francisco. Kate Perry captures both so beautifully. You feel the magic and wonder through Trudy's heart and see it through her eyes. It gives you hope, this story does, that there is this kind of love in the world, from friends and lovers both, but to experience you have to be open to it.
Wrapped in You served to remind me that how much I loved the Laurel Heights series and that it may be time to revisit.
This story is the perfect storm of Christmas romance and San Francisco. Kate Perry captures both so beautifully. You feel the magic and wonder through Trudy's heart and see it through her eyes. It gives you hope, this story does, that there is this kind of love in the world, from friends and lovers both, but to experience you have to be open to it.
January 1, 2015
Fun, fun, fun
This was one of the most fun books I've read lately. I love the characters in this series, and these two new ones fit right in.
My only problem was having difficulty reading the size of the font on the text messages at the beginning of the chapters. Bigger would have been much better!
Can't wait for something new out of this series.
This was one of the most fun books I've read lately. I love the characters in this series, and these two new ones fit right in.
My only problem was having difficulty reading the size of the font on the text messages at the beginning of the chapters. Bigger would have been much better!
Can't wait for something new out of this series.
November 8, 2014
This was a wonderful novella. I loved it! I started reading it and didn't stop until the end. Could not put it down. It was wonderfully written and just a really feel good read.
I highly recommend this book.
I highly recommend this book.
December 20, 2014
Sweet love story about two people who are from different places. Trudy' s forced to take a vacation she doesn't want and meets Mason who is sure what he wants. They grow close and Trudy must decide whether to follow her heart. Great holiday story!
December 24, 2014
I love Kate Perry. It's always a good read, and this one is so much fun. Having a check list to accomplish while on vacation to prove to your boss that you are actually vacationing and enjoying the holidays? Cute, geeky guy to help accomplish your list? YES PLEASE. A cute fun read for the holidays.
November 27, 2015
Holiday (and everyday) love
Another great book by Kate Perry, she doesn't disappoint. Her characters are fantastic as usual and you just want to pack your things and move to Laurel Heights
Another great book by Kate Perry, she doesn't disappoint. Her characters are fantastic as usual and you just want to pack your things and move to Laurel Heights
December 22, 2014
Good holiday story
It was great to revisit some of the ladies from Laurel Heights. The book was a quick read. The author's notes at the end were great.
It was great to revisit some of the ladies from Laurel Heights. The book was a quick read. The author's notes at the end were great.
January 1, 2015
I love Kate Perry because her stories are always light and cute with a little bit of laurel height magic! I absolutely loved Trudy and Masons story!!
February 13, 2015
I absolutely love this series and wish they never ended!! Feels like I could take a trip to laurel heights and meet them!!!
December 2, 2015
Love this book!! It is a great addition to the series. I love how picking up a book in this series is like discovering a new best friend.
December 22, 2015
very sweet holiday romance... loved the characters and the writing... Trudy is not your typical heroine and I liked that Mason was sweet and uncomplicated... just the job!
December 23, 2015
I love all the books in the Laurel Heights series. Kate Perry is a favorite.
December 21, 2021
I love Kate Perry books they just hook you in from beginning to end. I did take a little bit to read this book because I’ve struggled with reading all year. I’m glad I finally got to read this short and sweet novella.
Trudy lives in the UK and her boss has sent her on vacation to take a brake but it comes with a list! She has to do a lot of festive things instead of sitting in a hotel room for her whole vacation. Insert Mason Miller who is happy to oblige Trudy and also has a thing for her. Super sweet and really makes you want to go out and be festive!
Trudy lives in the UK and her boss has sent her on vacation to take a brake but it comes with a list! She has to do a lot of festive things instead of sitting in a hotel room for her whole vacation. Insert Mason Miller who is happy to oblige Trudy and also has a thing for her. Super sweet and really makes you want to go out and be festive!
November 25, 2017
A quick witted Londoner, forced to get into the spirit of Christmas. You cannot not enjoy that storyline!
If there’s one bad thing to say here - that would be that it’s a Novella and therefore the whole story seems a little bit sped up.
But it’s a cute Novella that made me smile and took me along - right into the Christmas spirit.
If there’s one bad thing to say here - that would be that it’s a Novella and therefore the whole story seems a little bit sped up.
But it’s a cute Novella that made me smile and took me along - right into the Christmas spirit.
May 15, 2017
I could't warm up to any of the characters and their behaviour and romance seemed sort of fake. I stopped reading after a while.
December 31, 2015
Originally reviewed at Keeper Bookshelf
Trudy is on the enforced vacation from hell. She doesn’t want to be on vacation. She hates vacations. She’d much rather be online, watching action movies or… just about anything that does not even remotely involve a vacation – Christmas vacations no less. One where she has to document “Having Fun” for her boss back home in order to get that partnership she wants. If only pulling out purple streaked hair would help, Trudy would be doing that too. But nothing was going to help. Not even the handsome man who keeps watching her from across the cafe.
Mason is captivated by the lovely, blue striped hair woman across the cafe. (Mason is color blind). She is as nonconformist a woman as he’s ever seen in Laurel Heights, and he knows a lot of people here. There’s simply something about her that draws him. And he’s going to find out exactly what that is. The dagger looks she’s sending his way don’t really count – she doesn’t-know that the lady he’s buying coffee for is a friend so he gives her points for not liking a cheating kinda man. And once he realizes that she’s gotta document having fun for Christmas – he offers up a deal, one that benefits them both.
I have absolutely no intention of giving anything more away about Wrapped In You. This is a one of a kind, laugh out loud and simply feel good kinda story that no one should ruin for you by saying too much. Trudy is delightful in her own unique way. Mason is dashing as a hero who simply wants to enjoy this woman exactly as she is – he wouldn’t change one thing… except maybe make her his on a long time permanent kinda deal.
Fall in love right along with Trudy and Mason. This is probably one you’re going to want to pick up again next year. It will make you feel that good. If you love Christmas romance, then this is perfect for you.
Trudy is on the enforced vacation from hell. She doesn’t want to be on vacation. She hates vacations. She’d much rather be online, watching action movies or… just about anything that does not even remotely involve a vacation – Christmas vacations no less. One where she has to document “Having Fun” for her boss back home in order to get that partnership she wants. If only pulling out purple streaked hair would help, Trudy would be doing that too. But nothing was going to help. Not even the handsome man who keeps watching her from across the cafe.
Mason is captivated by the lovely, blue striped hair woman across the cafe. (Mason is color blind). She is as nonconformist a woman as he’s ever seen in Laurel Heights, and he knows a lot of people here. There’s simply something about her that draws him. And he’s going to find out exactly what that is. The dagger looks she’s sending his way don’t really count – she doesn’t-know that the lady he’s buying coffee for is a friend so he gives her points for not liking a cheating kinda man. And once he realizes that she’s gotta document having fun for Christmas – he offers up a deal, one that benefits them both.
I have absolutely no intention of giving anything more away about Wrapped In You. This is a one of a kind, laugh out loud and simply feel good kinda story that no one should ruin for you by saying too much. Trudy is delightful in her own unique way. Mason is dashing as a hero who simply wants to enjoy this woman exactly as she is – he wouldn’t change one thing… except maybe make her his on a long time permanent kinda deal.
Fall in love right along with Trudy and Mason. This is probably one you’re going to want to pick up again next year. It will make you feel that good. If you love Christmas romance, then this is perfect for you.
September 13, 2016
All I want for Christmas is Mason and Trudy, what a sweet and spicy story, loads of laughs a little drama and a huge dose of Christmas cheer.
December 15, 2014
Mason is so like a (colorblind, heh) puppy, it's hilarious and endearing. Such a sweet guy who pulls all stops just for his mistress. Har har. Seriously, though, grand gestures everywhere, and he's only helping Trudy with her checklist.
Sad to see Trudy go (from London, and maybe future Summerhill novels?), though. Her sibling-like relationship with Jon is really sweet, even more pronounced now that they're away from each other. And so, so happy to get reacquainted with Eve and Olivia and the other Laurel Heights ladies.
Charming novelettish read.
Sad to see Trudy go (from London, and maybe future Summerhill novels?), though. Her sibling-like relationship with Jon is really sweet, even more pronounced now that they're away from each other. And so, so happy to get reacquainted with Eve and Olivia and the other Laurel Heights ladies.
Charming novelettish read.
October 11, 2024
Forced to take a vacation by her boss and then do a crazy Christmas bucket list, Trudy goes to Laurel Heights in the San Francisco Bay Area. She meets Mason the first day and he offers to help her and after their first kiss she becomes Wrapped in You toward Mason and vise versa.
Wrapped in You is a fun holiday romance where a girl from London opens up to love from a fun and hot man in California with all the other fun characters from previous Laurel Heights books. I enjoy Kate Perry's books.
Wrapped in You is a fun holiday romance where a girl from London opens up to love from a fun and hot man in California with all the other fun characters from previous Laurel Heights books. I enjoy Kate Perry's books.
December 22, 2015
A quick, easy read.
Trudy's boss is forcing her to take a vacation in order to become a partner in their London private investigator firm. So, she heads to Laurel Heights, fully ready to sink into the cushions of her hotel room's couch and watch movies for two weeks. Then, her boss sends her conditions, making sure that she experiences her vacation. A man in this new town helps her complete the challenge, and she isn't sure exactly how she feels about that.
She's independent, spunky, and sounds like fun. Everything happens really quickly, but the story makes sense and you pay attention.
Trudy's boss is forcing her to take a vacation in order to become a partner in their London private investigator firm. So, she heads to Laurel Heights, fully ready to sink into the cushions of her hotel room's couch and watch movies for two weeks. Then, her boss sends her conditions, making sure that she experiences her vacation. A man in this new town helps her complete the challenge, and she isn't sure exactly how she feels about that.
She's independent, spunky, and sounds like fun. Everything happens really quickly, but the story makes sense and you pay attention.
November 8, 2014
Loved this novella!! It perfectly tied Laurell Heights and Summerhill novels together again. It was great catching back up with the Laurel Heights characters again (trying not to give too much away). Loved the Christmas spirit. I just love Kate's characters! Definitely worth reading the novella and any fan of Kate's will love this book! It leaves me wanting more Laurell Heights and more Summerhill novels. Thanks for the ARC kate!
January 17, 2015
I don't normally like novellas but it was nice to read about Trudy finding her happily ever after. Mason sounds like a sweetheart and it was great to catch up with some of the other 'Laurel Heights' characters.
November 18, 2014
There it is again. The story of the strong woman. Love it
What started out as a forced holiday for Trudy became a lifetime holiday when she met Mason. A very unexpected turn
I love how all the characters intertwine between all Kate's books in this series and the Summerhill's.
What started out as a forced holiday for Trudy became a lifetime holiday when she met Mason. A very unexpected turn
I love how all the characters intertwine between all Kate's books in this series and the Summerhill's.
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