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The Starr Brothers of Montana #2
A Baby for Christmas
When Mia Tempesta goes into labor during a snowstorm on Christmas Eve, she stumbles into Will Jackson's cherry packing shed. As a war widow, she's lost everything–her husband, her home, and her job. But when Will, a caring stranger, delivers her beautiful baby boy into her arms, she has hope for a brighter future.
After being betrayed and dumped by his long-time girlfriend, Will’s dreading the holidays, but when he helps deliver Mia’s son on Christmas morning, he gains a renewed purpose in life. The beautiful Mia and her child tug on his protective heart strings and he finds himself longing to help. They fight their growing attraction–Will’s on the rebound and Mia is still grieving. Will their reckless passion end in heartbreak?
Can two damaged hearts find healing and happiness? One Christmas baby might just be the miracle they need to love again.
After being betrayed and dumped by his long-time girlfriend, Will’s dreading the holidays, but when he helps deliver Mia’s son on Christmas morning, he gains a renewed purpose in life. The beautiful Mia and her child tug on his protective heart strings and he finds himself longing to help. They fight their growing attraction–Will’s on the rebound and Mia is still grieving. Will their reckless passion end in heartbreak?
Can two damaged hearts find healing and happiness? One Christmas baby might just be the miracle they need to love again.
250 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 10, 2017
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Joan Kilby
66 books101 followersJoan Kilby is the award-winning author of thirty contemporary romance novels. Originally from Canada, Joan studied to be a marine biologist and worked for many years in the field of environmental biology. In mid-life she returned to her first love--writing--and never looked back. These days Joan lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband and three children. She loves to cook and grows her own herbs, fruit and vegetables. Other interests include hiking, yoga and travel. She once spent six months sailing the South Pacific on a fifty-five foot sailboat built and skippered by her father. Joan belongs to Toastmasters International and is an accomplished speaker--teaching romance writing and giving talks to community organizations. When she’s not working on her latest book she can often be found in a sidewalk café, sipping a latte and indulging in her favorite occupation--people watching.
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November 10, 2017
Very sweet holiday story! I loved the way this book started - with Mia unexpectedly going into labor. I really loved Will - he was so sweet with the baby and a really good guy. My only complaint was a bit of the back and forth between Will and Mia towards the middle and end of the book - the pushing away annoyed me but overall I really enjoyed this book and look forward to checking out more by this author.
October 8, 2017
Will Jackson has only been existing since the break up with his long term girlfriend. Then on Christmas Eve the most unexpected miracle lands right on his doorstep and his boring life will be turned up side down! This is a sweet story of letting go of the past and looking forward to new beginnings. It's very well done and leaves you with a smile. Definitely a book I recommend.
July 13, 2019
The premise was good and it started out well. Then Mia started making all these stupid decisions, growing more and more unlikeable. By the time she came to her senses, I no longer believed in the romance.
October 28, 2017
Christmas is a time of joy, but Mia Tempesta never imagined she'd go into labor and have a stranger deliver her baby during a snowstorm. She's thankful for his help, but that doesn't mean she'll ever be dependent on a man again. However, the more time she spends with Will, the more she finds it hard to believe he's anything like her ex. Will she give him a chance, so they can have the happy ever after they both deserve; or will she let the man that she's coming to love get away?
Having absolutely loved the first book of this series, I couldn't wait to read more about the Jackson family, and I've got to say that this book was just as entertaining as the previous story. The way this story started had me concerned for the heroine, as she's picking up the pieces of her life after the death of her husband. However, it was from the moment the hero and heroine met that had me really enjoying this story, as Mia needs Will's help. Will the hero be able to help her?
As for the dialogue, it was a wonderful blend of intense moments due to the main characters back stories and fantastic banter between the hero and heroine that had me loving their chemistry, which was delightful and had me hoping that Mia would give Will a chance. Since it wasn't palpable that she would in the beginning, considering all that she'd been through with her late husband. Can she put her trust in another man? Moreover, the heroine is resilient, courageous and I liked how she handled everything she goes through in this book including having to deal with difficult in-laws. I also liked her determination to be an independent woman, because relying on a man didn't get her anywhere, which is proven by how much her husband hurt her.
While the hero, he's been through a lot with his ex finding love with another man, but he's managed to bounce back. Will he win Mia's heart or has the pain of her past caused too much hurt to give another man a chance? I also liked the tight bond he shares with his family and that they would do anything for each other, which is proven by how easily they welcome Mia into their fold. Yet, what I liked most of all about the hero is how he finally let go of the hurt of his past to win Mia over, which wasn't easy as she was hurt badly by her late husband.
Overall, Ms. Kilby has penned a wonderfully heart-warming read in this book that delivers the right amount of emotion that had me affected by everything this couple go through, as Will shows Mia that she can trust him and that he wants a future with her. The way this story ended had me charmed by what the heroine does to win Will back, because he's the best person that's come into her life in a long time. However, it was the epilogue that wrapped this story up perfectly, because of how happy Will has made Mia. Then again, Christmas is a time for miracles and what's better than love and happiness. I would recommend A Baby for Christmas by Joan Kilby, if you enjoy the mysterious strangers trope, holiday-themed stories, or books by authors Sinclair Jayne, Karen Foley, Scarlet Wilson and Joanne Rock.
November 3, 2017
I really enjoyed reading this book. It held my interest from the very beginning. Mia is headed home to her sister's house after her husband was killed in the war. She is pregnant and due anytime. She is driving in a bad snow storm and doesn't think about possibly getting the car stuck in a snowbank. But she does, as she is stumbling in the dark and goes into labor.
Along comes a nice looking gentlemen who delivers her baby for her. What better way to spend Christmas. A great book that I think anyone who reads it will enjoy it.
Along comes a nice looking gentlemen who delivers her baby for her. What better way to spend Christmas. A great book that I think anyone who reads it will enjoy it.
November 9, 2017
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January 1, 2024
Touchy Feely story
If your looking for homey, feel good type this is it. Mia is perfect for Will, just takes them time to figure it out.
If your looking for homey, feel good type this is it. Mia is perfect for Will, just takes them time to figure it out.
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July 20, 2019Quite like this writer’s style in this genre. Characters are nice without being sickening, storyline’s are cute but not totally stupid and the writing flows nicely. Makes me want to visit Montana!
October 11, 2017
Joan Kilby writes beautiful, heartfelt stories and A Baby For Christmas is just such a story. Set in Sweetheart, Montana this contemporary small town romance has just a hint of sexy about it. It is a story of second chances for recently widowed and heavily pregnant Mia and recently dumped cherry orchardist Will Starr, who finds himself delivering Mia’s baby in a snow storm on Christmas Eve.
Both Mia and Will are well developed characters, likeable, honourable and yet with flaws, chief among these being trust issues. I liked the way that trust was used in this story as a driver of conflict both internally for these two, but also externally between them. This story was a pleasure to read from start to finish.
Both Mia and Will are well developed characters, likeable, honourable and yet with flaws, chief among these being trust issues. I liked the way that trust was used in this story as a driver of conflict both internally for these two, but also externally between them. This story was a pleasure to read from start to finish.
December 3, 2024
Simple Down Home Feel
This is a lovely story of finding love again in the most unexpected ways.
It took them nearly the entire book to figure their feelings out which was annoying but I like their connection and really liked them together
I didn’t like the authors writing style so much though. Some of her phrasing is odd to me
This is a lovely story of finding love again in the most unexpected ways.
It took them nearly the entire book to figure their feelings out which was annoying but I like their connection and really liked them together
I didn’t like the authors writing style so much though. Some of her phrasing is odd to me
December 30, 2017
This was one cute and sweet but also annoying and totally made me all growly—Christmas books should not make me growly.
Here’s what’s going on. Not only is Mia trapped in a snowstorm, she’s in labor. Taking shelter in a cherry packing shed, she soon receives help from Will Jackson, who delivers her baby. After being dumped by his girlfriend, Will was prepared to have a blue Christmas but Mia and her newborn son puts his life back on track. As the weeks pass, they soon discover their connection goes deeper than just gratitude but they’re both carrying around past wounds that could end their relationship before it starts.
Okay, so I liked this one to a point. It had a cute premise and potential but I feel like the potential was buried under too much internal drama from the characters.
Mia has some things she has to sort out. She’s just given birth, she’s dealing with her husband’s death and his gambling problems, she’s also dealing with his controlling parents. Will’s struggling to figure why his high school girlfriend left him for another guy just days before he was going to propose, he’s also trying to figure out what he wants in life.
The relationship just sort of annoyed me. Both are mad about the other but they are too stubborn to sit down and talk to each other and explain what’s going on. Instead of clearing the air, Mia decides that she’s just going to use Will as a bed buddy then, more or less, treat him poorly when in public. I’m not a fan of thing angle, it just feels slimy to me.
Then there’s the fact that Mia lets her ex-in-laws to walk all over her. She goes on and on about their treatment of her in her head but refuses to say anything to their face. I just have a hard time getting behind timid heroines.
Overall, it had its cute and sweet moments but there was just too much drama and poor decisions that made this one just an okay read rather than a great one.
November 14, 2023
There was an instant change in the life of Will Starr when a woman showed up Christmas Eve during a snowstorm at his cherry shed. It was late and he had just been at his parents earlier. But because he was still sulking over a lost high school love at Thanksgiving who had turned down after waiting for his long-awaited proposal.
Considering they were thirty-two-years-old and had been on again off again, dating others, and traveling a lot not to mention she would take jobs in other towns in other cities and states. Wasn��t the writing on the wall. He was surprised though and angered when she said, “No.” That she was in love with another man in the town where she had been working and living for the last seven months.
Mia Tempesta Richards a widow and pregnant mom to be on her way to her sisters to give birth since her sister is a midwife. She wasn’t due for several weeks and she thought since she just got fired two days before Christmas that why not leave to be with her since she no longer had a place to live either. All thanks to her war hero husband who died almost a year ago. She lost him eight months ago to be exact. Everyone thought she had this wonderful marriage when in fact it wasn’t he left her with debt and so much pain she was just hanging on.
Yet, going through this birthing experience with a stranger like Will makes her see life differently. For Will, his outlook on life from the anger and pain he was in earlier that day to the elation at seeing the miracle of birth and the woman he helps makes life so much better.
This was such a good story of two lost souls looking for a place to belong and a baby’s birth than finds them forever together. Their struggles as to how and what that should look like. Emotions run high. I give this: 5++++ stars. Provided by netgalley.com.
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Considering they were thirty-two-years-old and had been on again off again, dating others, and traveling a lot not to mention she would take jobs in other towns in other cities and states. Wasn��t the writing on the wall. He was surprised though and angered when she said, “No.” That she was in love with another man in the town where she had been working and living for the last seven months.
Mia Tempesta Richards a widow and pregnant mom to be on her way to her sisters to give birth since her sister is a midwife. She wasn’t due for several weeks and she thought since she just got fired two days before Christmas that why not leave to be with her since she no longer had a place to live either. All thanks to her war hero husband who died almost a year ago. She lost him eight months ago to be exact. Everyone thought she had this wonderful marriage when in fact it wasn’t he left her with debt and so much pain she was just hanging on.
Yet, going through this birthing experience with a stranger like Will makes her see life differently. For Will, his outlook on life from the anger and pain he was in earlier that day to the elation at seeing the miracle of birth and the woman he helps makes life so much better.
This was such a good story of two lost souls looking for a place to belong and a baby’s birth than finds them forever together. Their struggles as to how and what that should look like. Emotions run high. I give this: 5++++ stars. Provided by netgalley.com.
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October 3, 2025
Started out ok but just was such a sad read majority of the book. The h just put up with way too much (w/ her in-laws and ex). Not continuing the series.
January 2, 2018
Great Christmas Story
Mia was pregnant and alone, her husband having died in Iraq while serving his country. When she decides to go to her sister's for Christmas, she doesn't count on going into labor two weeks early. She ends up crashing her car and somehow fumbles her way through the driving snow to a cherry orchard where she meets Will.
Will can't believe a pregnant woman about to give birth shows up at his office while he's inside working on paperwork for the farm. He should have been spending the holiday with his fiancee but Katie had dumped him, informing Will she was in love with someone else. Now he's licking his wounds alone until forced to deliver a stranger's baby. When it turns out the road to the hospital is blocked, Mia has to stay with him for a few days. Will quickly bonds with Mia and baby Billy and doesn't want them to leave. Mia becomes quite enamored of Will as well but fears he's on the rebound and will eventually lose interest.
It takes them awhile but they finally overcome their problems and have a happily ever after. It was really enjoyable following them every step of the way. I fell in love with Will from the start. He was so kind and caring and really went all out in caring for both her and her son. Highly recommend.
Mia was pregnant and alone, her husband having died in Iraq while serving his country. When she decides to go to her sister's for Christmas, she doesn't count on going into labor two weeks early. She ends up crashing her car and somehow fumbles her way through the driving snow to a cherry orchard where she meets Will.
Will can't believe a pregnant woman about to give birth shows up at his office while he's inside working on paperwork for the farm. He should have been spending the holiday with his fiancee but Katie had dumped him, informing Will she was in love with someone else. Now he's licking his wounds alone until forced to deliver a stranger's baby. When it turns out the road to the hospital is blocked, Mia has to stay with him for a few days. Will quickly bonds with Mia and baby Billy and doesn't want them to leave. Mia becomes quite enamored of Will as well but fears he's on the rebound and will eventually lose interest.
It takes them awhile but they finally overcome their problems and have a happily ever after. It was really enjoyable following them every step of the way. I fell in love with Will from the start. He was so kind and caring and really went all out in caring for both her and her son. Highly recommend.
February 21, 2019
As much as i enjoyed the writing style and the premise of the book, I just did not enjoy this as a whole.
I'm not a huge fan of romances where the only thing that is holding them back is lack of communication.
The author brought up wonderful points about grieving and being on the rebound but for both to just assume "oh the other isn't ready even though i'm in love with them" and continuing on like that was frustrating.
Some of the dialogue seemed out of time too. Like sometimes i felt like the writing was trying to go back to an 1800 dialogue when they're in modern time.
As far as the main characters, they were wonderfully developed and i did enjoy that Will wasn't your typical bad boy and Mia was independent when she needed to be.
I'm not a huge fan of romances where the only thing that is holding them back is lack of communication.
The author brought up wonderful points about grieving and being on the rebound but for both to just assume "oh the other isn't ready even though i'm in love with them" and continuing on like that was frustrating.
Some of the dialogue seemed out of time too. Like sometimes i felt like the writing was trying to go back to an 1800 dialogue when they're in modern time.
As far as the main characters, they were wonderfully developed and i did enjoy that Will wasn't your typical bad boy and Mia was independent when she needed to be.
December 29, 2017
Sweet novel about two people on the rebound from a former relationship. They fall for each other the hard way but refuse to admit that.
The story begins and ends on Christmas Eve.
It is easy to read, just the book to curl op with on Christmas. The graphic part are just a bit too explicit for my taste, but sweet as well.
This is the second part in a series. It took me long to discover that. It is very well readable on its own.
The story begins and ends on Christmas Eve.
It is easy to read, just the book to curl op with on Christmas. The graphic part are just a bit too explicit for my taste, but sweet as well.
This is the second part in a series. It took me long to discover that. It is very well readable on its own.
November 28, 2021
Porn
Until chapter 11 it was an interesting story however, thereafter it became descriptive explicit sex. Very disappointing and other reviews gave me no clue.
Until chapter 11 it was an interesting story however, thereafter it became descriptive explicit sex. Very disappointing and other reviews gave me no clue.
October 23, 2017
Mia was in Sweetheart, Montana and going to see her sister Laney and stay with her for a bit. Mia was a widow and very pregnant. This was the first Christmas since Jared’s death. Jared had died in service to his country , now Mia had their sleeping son on her chest. But Mia had learned love was no guarantee for a happy marriage and she wanted no more men in her life. Jared’s gambling had ruined them. Then Mia had a contraction and the car slid off the road and then her water broke. And she was in labor. Will wa sin the cherry picking shed and he thought about his New Year’s Resolutions- get over Katy, finish the house and the Will added a third one- never fall in love again. Will had proposed on Thanksgiving and Katy said no she was in love with someone else and they were engaged and broke up with Will. Katy and will had been on again off again since H S but it was a foregone conclusion some day they would marry but not now. Then Will Hear a knock on his door and opened it to Mia half frozen and in labor. Will got a hold of Laney for Mia but Laney hadn’t made it home before the storm she also told Will there was no time to get to the hospital he was going to have to deliver the baby and she would talk him through it. Will could run a multimillion international business but deliver a baby the thought of it made him feel faint. Mia named the baby Jared Willian- after Will he did deliver the baby after all- but she decided to call him Billy. Will finally got Mia and baby Billy to the hospital to make sure the were both all right. Will thought Billy was a miracle just when he needed one. Mia was to stay with her in-laws after New Years. Once at her in laws Mia found out Jared had been cheating on her with his ex girlfriend also he had been fired by his father from his job l as he had been embezzling money from the family hotel. Any love Mia might have had even in the smallest amount was now gone. Will came to Billy’s christening as he was his godfather and Mia was very happy to see him. Before Will left they shared a kiss. Will also had a friend who owned a winery and he let Mia know that she could get a job there. Mia got the job three days a week and then more hours in the summer. Mia got an apartment in Sweetheart. Will wanted Mia and she wanted him too. They made a pact to always be friends no matter what. Also Will will always be there for Billy. Then they became friends with benefits.
I loved this story. It was a great romance. This book had a great pot and pace. I didn’t put it down once I started this book. I just had to see what happened next. It was a quick easy but great read. I loved Mia and Will together. Billy added to this book also I couldn’t find anything I didn’t love in this book which was terrific. I loved Will’s family and how good and accepting they were of Mia and Billy. I loved the characters and the ins and outs of this book and I highly recommend.
I loved this story. It was a great romance. This book had a great pot and pace. I didn’t put it down once I started this book. I just had to see what happened next. It was a quick easy but great read. I loved Mia and Will together. Billy added to this book also I couldn’t find anything I didn’t love in this book which was terrific. I loved Will’s family and how good and accepting they were of Mia and Billy. I loved the characters and the ins and outs of this book and I highly recommend.
December 12, 2017
This story got me with its originality. It is an emotional and tough journey of forgiveness, learning from the past and letting it go, and allowing yourself to fall in love, to live fully and trust your heart to lead your way.
The story gives us a look at the life of Mia Tempesta and Will Jackson for a year. During that year, from Christmas to Christmas, little Billy is born, Mia is trying to find a new job, new home, learn to be a single mom, and handle the overbearing in-laws, get over the betrayal and problems she had with her husband, and adjust to the feelings growing inside her towards Will. Will is recovering from the ten-year on-and-off-again relationship with his high school girlfriend and the disappointments that followed.
There is a lot that happens in the story, the emotions are high, and changes are plentiful. I liked the characters, Will's family is a hoot, their drunken Christmas celebration had me laughing, the weed growing was a bit awkward, yet the support and acceptance were admirable. Will himself is a kind, generous, and considerate. His heart is golden, and it seems to shine to Mia and Billy.
Mia is a tough lady. She champions for her baby, the marriage left her broken and broke, yet she is not giving up. She has her issues to be dealt with and she works on them on her own time, a time that is given to her, hence the one-year time frame on the story.
I liked the story, the characters, and the little town they lived in. It is realistic and real-life like, the struggles are true and known to many. The situations they face, unemployment, homelessness, and leaning on the support of relatives are everyday occurrences across the world, and easy to relate to on that level.
As an escape-reader, the story was too realistic to me to absolutely love it, but I do recognize the real and raw struggle Mia and Will goes through to find their place in the world, and admire their gumption to go after what they want.
~ Four Spoons
The story gives us a look at the life of Mia Tempesta and Will Jackson for a year. During that year, from Christmas to Christmas, little Billy is born, Mia is trying to find a new job, new home, learn to be a single mom, and handle the overbearing in-laws, get over the betrayal and problems she had with her husband, and adjust to the feelings growing inside her towards Will. Will is recovering from the ten-year on-and-off-again relationship with his high school girlfriend and the disappointments that followed.
There is a lot that happens in the story, the emotions are high, and changes are plentiful. I liked the characters, Will's family is a hoot, their drunken Christmas celebration had me laughing, the weed growing was a bit awkward, yet the support and acceptance were admirable. Will himself is a kind, generous, and considerate. His heart is golden, and it seems to shine to Mia and Billy.
Mia is a tough lady. She champions for her baby, the marriage left her broken and broke, yet she is not giving up. She has her issues to be dealt with and she works on them on her own time, a time that is given to her, hence the one-year time frame on the story.
I liked the story, the characters, and the little town they lived in. It is realistic and real-life like, the struggles are true and known to many. The situations they face, unemployment, homelessness, and leaning on the support of relatives are everyday occurrences across the world, and easy to relate to on that level.
As an escape-reader, the story was too realistic to me to absolutely love it, but I do recognize the real and raw struggle Mia and Will goes through to find their place in the world, and admire their gumption to go after what they want.
~ Four Spoons
October 14, 2017
Reviewed at Keeper Bookshelf
A Baby For Christmas brings just the right touches of connections turning into so much more when allowed to grow naturally. Both Will and Mia have trust issues, completely understandable when we learn about their former partners. Yet one small baby, born in a cherry orchard shed, will start the journey for these two people who really do come to life through their story.
While I don’t mind the “love at first sight” plots, this story works more on an instant connection, a feeling of understanding that grows, not only from Mia’s desperate need and Will’s help, but from what they each offer the other. Their characters are believable and likable, even in their at times stubbornness. Told with a mixture of humor, seriousness and emotions, A Baby For Christmas gives a very good story that extra magic of a Christmas birth and the possibilities for all of their futures… together.
I enjoyed this one very much, and it adds another layer to a series that I’m already enjoying. If you haven’t read the first story, it’s not totally necessary, but I would recommend The Secret Son for it’s an engaging story as well. I’d recommend this story and series to any Romance reader who enjoys the atypical couple, friendship growing into love and that magic that can only be felt around the holiday. Indulge and enjoy.
*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*
A Baby For Christmas brings just the right touches of connections turning into so much more when allowed to grow naturally. Both Will and Mia have trust issues, completely understandable when we learn about their former partners. Yet one small baby, born in a cherry orchard shed, will start the journey for these two people who really do come to life through their story.
While I don’t mind the “love at first sight” plots, this story works more on an instant connection, a feeling of understanding that grows, not only from Mia’s desperate need and Will’s help, but from what they each offer the other. Their characters are believable and likable, even in their at times stubbornness. Told with a mixture of humor, seriousness and emotions, A Baby For Christmas gives a very good story that extra magic of a Christmas birth and the possibilities for all of their futures… together.
I enjoyed this one very much, and it adds another layer to a series that I’m already enjoying. If you haven’t read the first story, it’s not totally necessary, but I would recommend The Secret Son for it’s an engaging story as well. I’d recommend this story and series to any Romance reader who enjoys the atypical couple, friendship growing into love and that magic that can only be felt around the holiday. Indulge and enjoy.
*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*
October 10, 2017
A Baby for Christmas by Joan Kilby
When Mia Tempesta goes into labor during a snowstorm on Christmas Eve, she stumbles into Will Jackson’s cherry packing shed. As a war widow, she’s lost everything–her husband, her home, and her job. But when Will, a caring stranger, delivers her beautiful baby boy into her arms, she has hope for a brighter future.
After being betrayed and dumped by his long-time girlfriend, Will’s dreading the holidays, but when he helps deliver Mia’s son on Christmas morning, he gains a renewed purpose in life. The beautiful Mia and her child tug on his protective heart strings and he finds himself longing to help. They fight their growing attraction–Will’s on the rebound and Mia is still grieving. Will their reckless passion end in heartbreak?
Can two damaged hearts find healing and happiness? One Christmas baby might just be the miracle they need to love again.
this is Mia Tempesta and Will Jackson's story.
In the window’s reflection Mia could see Will watching her.
“There’s only one thing I worry about,” she said. “Billy.” Her little boy was crazy about Will.
“I’m committed to my godson,” Will said firmly. “No matter what, that will never change.”
Can two damaged hearts find healing and happiness? read this book to find out.
A Baby for Christmas by Joan Kilby is a wonderful well written 4 star book.
I highly recommend reading.
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book."
Joan's Books with Tule:
The Secret Son
Starrs of Sweetheart, Montana
Sweet Home Montana
A Baby for Christmas
Sweet Home Montana
When Mia Tempesta goes into labor during a snowstorm on Christmas Eve, she stumbles into Will Jackson’s cherry packing shed. As a war widow, she’s lost everything–her husband, her home, and her job. But when Will, a caring stranger, delivers her beautiful baby boy into her arms, she has hope for a brighter future.
After being betrayed and dumped by his long-time girlfriend, Will’s dreading the holidays, but when he helps deliver Mia’s son on Christmas morning, he gains a renewed purpose in life. The beautiful Mia and her child tug on his protective heart strings and he finds himself longing to help. They fight their growing attraction–Will’s on the rebound and Mia is still grieving. Will their reckless passion end in heartbreak?
Can two damaged hearts find healing and happiness? One Christmas baby might just be the miracle they need to love again.
this is Mia Tempesta and Will Jackson's story.
In the window’s reflection Mia could see Will watching her.
“There’s only one thing I worry about,” she said. “Billy.” Her little boy was crazy about Will.
“I’m committed to my godson,” Will said firmly. “No matter what, that will never change.”
Can two damaged hearts find healing and happiness? read this book to find out.
A Baby for Christmas by Joan Kilby is a wonderful well written 4 star book.
I highly recommend reading.
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book."
Joan's Books with Tule:
The Secret Son
Starrs of Sweetheart, Montana
Sweet Home Montana
A Baby for Christmas
Sweet Home Montana
October 21, 2017
I really enjoyed A Baby for Christmas by Joan Kilby, the second book in her Sweet Montana series. Widow Mia is almost nine months pregnant and on her way to visit her sister when a snow storm drives her off the road. Already in labor, Mia follows some Christmas lights to a building where Will is working on Christmas Eve. Will is recovering from a break-up with his on again-off again high school girlfriend. One would wonder if those two were really in love or in a rut. Will ends up delivering the baby thanks to Mia’s sister help, over the phone, and forms a connection with Mia and baby Will. In the meantime, Mia is being torn in a many different directions, her dead husband’s family, the baby, Will, her sister, to the point where she is afraid of taking any risks. One theme throughout this story is miscommunication or not telling the whole story, including trust and not lying.
I enjoyed reading this book and had trouble putting this book down. Ms. Kilby drew me in and did not let go until I read the last page, reading this book in one day. I highly recommend this book to other readers.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
I enjoyed reading this book and had trouble putting this book down. Ms. Kilby drew me in and did not let go until I read the last page, reading this book in one day. I highly recommend this book to other readers.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
October 12, 2017
A Baby for Christmas is exactly what I expected from Joan Kilby, a sweet and enjoyable read.
Mia (our heroine) is a woman who needs assistance desperately when Will (our hero) comes across her. She actually needs assistance through much of the book as she has had a string of bad luck due to her moral reprobate of a husband (who had died, very early in her preganacy).
I liked the pace of the book and of Mia and Will's romance. It was not insta-love on both sides, which I would have found incredibly unbelievable. It was more insta-connection, where the characters felt a strong sense of connection and friendship early on and the romance followed the friendship at a fast but believable pace for the couples situation.
The main characters are very likable and well written. The secondary characters are also well written, even though a few of them are not always likable.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys contemporary romance.
I received an ARC in exchange of an honest review.
Mia (our heroine) is a woman who needs assistance desperately when Will (our hero) comes across her. She actually needs assistance through much of the book as she has had a string of bad luck due to her moral reprobate of a husband (who had died, very early in her preganacy).
I liked the pace of the book and of Mia and Will's romance. It was not insta-love on both sides, which I would have found incredibly unbelievable. It was more insta-connection, where the characters felt a strong sense of connection and friendship early on and the romance followed the friendship at a fast but believable pace for the couples situation.
The main characters are very likable and well written. The secondary characters are also well written, even though a few of them are not always likable.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys contemporary romance.
I received an ARC in exchange of an honest review.
December 16, 2018
This the reason we read holiday stories! Heart rending and tear worthy! A special place to visit!
There s an inherent romance associated with the holidays! Trees, lights, family gathering, caroling and magical settings! I love the formula, A deserving woman meets a kind and and sexy man! They sort through baggage and deny their feelings which are obvious to everyone else! After the inevitable frustration for the reader our adorable couple finally figure it out and live happily ever after!
Joan Colby went beyond the formula for this story! It starts with the birth of Billy in a manger like place. A desperate Mia seeking a miracle and Will happens to be available to help birth Billy! An amazing opening sequence!
The story continues with tender birth mom details that warm the heart! Breastfeeding, colic, overwhelming responsibilities, gatherings, self doubt and the incredible core love for the amazing gift of life! And yes Mia, Will and Billy get together for a wonderful happy ending! Bliss!
There s an inherent romance associated with the holidays! Trees, lights, family gathering, caroling and magical settings! I love the formula, A deserving woman meets a kind and and sexy man! They sort through baggage and deny their feelings which are obvious to everyone else! After the inevitable frustration for the reader our adorable couple finally figure it out and live happily ever after!
Joan Colby went beyond the formula for this story! It starts with the birth of Billy in a manger like place. A desperate Mia seeking a miracle and Will happens to be available to help birth Billy! An amazing opening sequence!
The story continues with tender birth mom details that warm the heart! Breastfeeding, colic, overwhelming responsibilities, gatherings, self doubt and the incredible core love for the amazing gift of life! And yes Mia, Will and Billy get together for a wonderful happy ending! Bliss!
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October 7, 2019DNF ... another one! 😞😱 I was REALLY enjoying this novel until their relationship took, yet again, a move that brought them closer but also "two more steps back" from where they needed to be and I couldn't take it anymore. I DNF'd it at 67%.
I get that Mia had a LOT to deal with but I wasn't a fan of how it seemed she was using Will because of his affections for her instead of embracing him more. I really hope the ending is a good one but I just couldn't force myself to find out.
Though because of how much I LOVED Will as a character, I DO recommend this novel (and series) to those who are fans of Ms. Kilby and/or those who enjoyed reading her novel "The Secret Son," book 1 within this series.
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I get that Mia had a LOT to deal with but I wasn't a fan of how it seemed she was using Will because of his affections for her instead of embracing him more. I really hope the ending is a good one but I just couldn't force myself to find out.
Though because of how much I LOVED Will as a character, I DO recommend this novel (and series) to those who are fans of Ms. Kilby and/or those who enjoyed reading her novel "The Secret Son," book 1 within this series.
Review By: From Me to You ... Video, Photography, & Book Reviews
Read more of this review and a TEASER here: https://frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com/2019/10/spreading-word-starr-brothers-of.html
December 23, 2024
This was a nice easy read. A romantic story of a baby born on Christmas day. Safe, sweet and very predictable.
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When Mia Tempesta goes into labor during a snowstorm on Christmas Eve, she stumbles into Will Jackson's cherry packing shed. As a war widow, she's lost everything–her husband, her home, and her job. But when Will, a caring stranger, delivers her beautiful baby boy into her arms, she has hope for a brighter future.
After being betrayed and dumped by his long-time girlfriend, Will’s dreading the holidays, but when he helps deliver Mia’s son on Christmas morning, he gains a renewed purpose in life. The beautiful Mia and her child tug on his protective heart strings and he finds himself longing to help. They fight their growing attraction–Will’s on the rebound and Mia is still grieving. Will their reckless passion end in heartbreak?
Can two damaged hearts find healing and happiness? One Christmas baby might just be the miracle they need to love again.
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When Mia Tempesta goes into labor during a snowstorm on Christmas Eve, she stumbles into Will Jackson's cherry packing shed. As a war widow, she's lost everything–her husband, her home, and her job. But when Will, a caring stranger, delivers her beautiful baby boy into her arms, she has hope for a brighter future.
After being betrayed and dumped by his long-time girlfriend, Will’s dreading the holidays, but when he helps deliver Mia’s son on Christmas morning, he gains a renewed purpose in life. The beautiful Mia and her child tug on his protective heart strings and he finds himself longing to help. They fight their growing attraction–Will’s on the rebound and Mia is still grieving. Will their reckless passion end in heartbreak?
Can two damaged hearts find healing and happiness? One Christmas baby might just be the miracle they need to love again.
December 19, 2025
she is preg, her husband died in the war. he gambled all their $ away
she is on a snowy road to her sister, she got fired for being preg, and had to give up her apt. her husbands gambling lost their house
she slid off the road, her phone was dead, her water broke. she saw some xmas lights, headed that way
a man who wanted to marry his hs girlfriend got dumped, he was working in the cherry packing shed doing paper work for his family farm. she stumbled in there, he delivered the baby and got her to the hospital
he helped her , got a car seat, took her to a cabin the family had. his family came to be with them for xmas and sang songs
she went to her in laws and found her husbands phone that was sent back from the war after he died. he was cheating on her. his rich parents knew about it
they decided to be friends with benefits, both loved each other but didnt tell the other one
they finally told the truth and got married
she is on a snowy road to her sister, she got fired for being preg, and had to give up her apt. her husbands gambling lost their house
she slid off the road, her phone was dead, her water broke. she saw some xmas lights, headed that way
a man who wanted to marry his hs girlfriend got dumped, he was working in the cherry packing shed doing paper work for his family farm. she stumbled in there, he delivered the baby and got her to the hospital
he helped her , got a car seat, took her to a cabin the family had. his family came to be with them for xmas and sang songs
she went to her in laws and found her husbands phone that was sent back from the war after he died. he was cheating on her. his rich parents knew about it
they decided to be friends with benefits, both loved each other but didnt tell the other one
they finally told the truth and got married
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November 1, 2020
Eye opener
After reading this book which was very well written and a very sweet story about falling in love when you least expected at first with the dog than the father and son. Again after reading this book I googled the Davis Dyslexic and it has been a real eye opener for us. We always thought that dyslexia was seeing certain letters and numbers backwards or getting them confused 3 for E things like that until your book here and reading about the Davis Program we understand more. ADHD was the diagnosis we were giving, but it didn't seem to be for lack of a better word right or enough but some of the symptoms especially the numbers and doing what he was asked "not" to do something and does it anyway then trying one of the examples in this book with success thank you for giving us possibly and new directions.
After reading this book which was very well written and a very sweet story about falling in love when you least expected at first with the dog than the father and son. Again after reading this book I googled the Davis Dyslexic and it has been a real eye opener for us. We always thought that dyslexia was seeing certain letters and numbers backwards or getting them confused 3 for E things like that until your book here and reading about the Davis Program we understand more. ADHD was the diagnosis we were giving, but it didn't seem to be for lack of a better word right or enough but some of the symptoms especially the numbers and doing what he was asked "not" to do something and does it anyway then trying one of the examples in this book with success thank you for giving us possibly and new directions.
October 10, 2017
A Baby for Christmas by Joan Kilby is a sweet, caring story of a child bringing a couple together. With a baby born in a cherry orchard shed, a mother in need and an orchard farmer who has lost the Christmas spirit, this story pulls at the heartstrings.
Emotionally intense, well-written plot with characters who are doing the best that they can this Christmas season. Life is not easy sometimes as Mia and Will have suffered lost but a brand new life serves to remind them that the future can be brighter. A Baby for Christmas is a story of the grieving, the lost, the hope, the healing and the love that is right especially at Christmas but needed all the year-long.
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley.
Emotionally intense, well-written plot with characters who are doing the best that they can this Christmas season. Life is not easy sometimes as Mia and Will have suffered lost but a brand new life serves to remind them that the future can be brighter. A Baby for Christmas is a story of the grieving, the lost, the hope, the healing and the love that is right especially at Christmas but needed all the year-long.
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley.
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