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December Magic
A single girl not looking for love. A single father too busy for love. Could their chance meeting be the start of something magical?
With Christmas fast approaching, Kayla Jones is preparing for another cold, and lonely, December.
But a lost little girl and her father soon change all that and, with them by her side, Kayla finds herself rediscovering the magic of the season…
DECEMBER MAGIC is the perfect winter romance, full of love and laughter, ideal for fans of Kirsty Greenwood, Sophie Kinsella and Becky Monson.
With Christmas fast approaching, Kayla Jones is preparing for another cold, and lonely, December.
But a lost little girl and her father soon change all that and, with them by her side, Kayla finds herself rediscovering the magic of the season…
DECEMBER MAGIC is the perfect winter romance, full of love and laughter, ideal for fans of Kirsty Greenwood, Sophie Kinsella and Becky Monson.
102 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 11, 2017
157 people are currently reading
75 people want to read
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Tracey Mayhew
40 books20 followersAuthor also writes under T.J. Mayhew
I'm an independent author who writes small town contemporary, sweet romance.
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I'm an independent author who writes small town contemporary, sweet romance.
I also write and independently publish YA fantasy under the name T. J. Mayhew.
You can find me on:
FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/traceymayhew...
INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/traceymayhe...
YOUTUBE:
www.youtube.com/@thebooknerdreads
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http://author.to/traceymayhew
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December 18, 2018
A little cheesy
While it was somewhat cheesy, it was a sweet romance.
More of the same “Yes, we kissed, but what if he didn’t mean it?” And, “I know she kissed me, but will it destroy our friendship?” silliness that I just find so annoying. Arya was sweet addition to what could have just been a rather irritating, childish back and forth between two adults.
Not a book I loved, but certainly not the worst I have read. I gave it 3 stars, finding it to be no better, and no worse than most stories I read lately. If you’re looking for ‘average’, you have found it here.
While it was somewhat cheesy, it was a sweet romance.
More of the same “Yes, we kissed, but what if he didn’t mean it?” And, “I know she kissed me, but will it destroy our friendship?” silliness that I just find so annoying. Arya was sweet addition to what could have just been a rather irritating, childish back and forth between two adults.
Not a book I loved, but certainly not the worst I have read. I gave it 3 stars, finding it to be no better, and no worse than most stories I read lately. If you’re looking for ‘average’, you have found it here.
January 1, 2018
Lame. "Laugh-out-loud"? When? Where?
November 13, 2020
Beautiful. Shows how christmas can bring people together. Also kids can fill your heart in seconds.
Single fathers are strong and loving and protective. Their babies come first.
Kayla stayed strong when feelings were mixed and the past trying to ruin your future.
Lucas is what everyone dreams of. Smart, caring, great father, honest, protective, oh and sexy.
I recommend this book to everyone.
Single fathers are strong and loving and protective. Their babies come first.
Kayla stayed strong when feelings were mixed and the past trying to ruin your future.
Lucas is what everyone dreams of. Smart, caring, great father, honest, protective, oh and sexy.
I recommend this book to everyone.
December 22, 2018
I read December Magic by Tracey Mayhew at the request of some of my students who told me to take a break from my favorite genre of horror and crime. I don’t generally read romance novels but in deference to the Christmas season, I wanted to try something more in line with what Christmas is supposed to be about. This is an excellent short story for that purpose.
Kayla Jones and Megan Bennett are flatmates. As the novel opens we see that Kayla is about to eject Robbie from her bedroom of the flat. Robbie has a few problems; excessive smoking, drinking, gambling, womanizing, and general laziness. Why she was with him in the first place is a good question. Megan has no attachment but wants one with her boss.
Kayla and Bennet work at Santa’s Grotto during the Christmas season. Their boss is Santa Claus, also with the name of Aiden. Megan is in love with Aiden but can’t figure out how to tell him. Aiden is equally shy and Megan is about to attempt an intervention to promote awareness. Megan has had no attachments for the past year since Robbie. On one of her shifts, she found a lost six-year-old girl, Arya, who she eventually reunited with her father, Lucas. Of course, there is immediate chemistry between Lucas and Megan, a single father of Arya since Arya’s birth mother abandoned her five years earlier
The relationship between Lucas and Megan is strained somewhat due to Arya. Lucas does not want to be in a relationship which could go wrong and traumatize Arya. A further strain on their relationship is the reappearance of Robbie. While Megan is resolute in refusing a further relationship with Robbie, he has decided that persistence will eventually win her back. Tensions are evident everywhere.
Mayhew writes a good story without getting overly sloppy and sentimental. Her writing is good enough to cause me to take another look at the romance genre. The writing was also entertaining enough for me to give this four Amazon stars. I received this book through Prolific Works and joined the author’s newsletter.
Kayla Jones and Megan Bennett are flatmates. As the novel opens we see that Kayla is about to eject Robbie from her bedroom of the flat. Robbie has a few problems; excessive smoking, drinking, gambling, womanizing, and general laziness. Why she was with him in the first place is a good question. Megan has no attachment but wants one with her boss.
Kayla and Bennet work at Santa’s Grotto during the Christmas season. Their boss is Santa Claus, also with the name of Aiden. Megan is in love with Aiden but can’t figure out how to tell him. Aiden is equally shy and Megan is about to attempt an intervention to promote awareness. Megan has had no attachments for the past year since Robbie. On one of her shifts, she found a lost six-year-old girl, Arya, who she eventually reunited with her father, Lucas. Of course, there is immediate chemistry between Lucas and Megan, a single father of Arya since Arya’s birth mother abandoned her five years earlier
The relationship between Lucas and Megan is strained somewhat due to Arya. Lucas does not want to be in a relationship which could go wrong and traumatize Arya. A further strain on their relationship is the reappearance of Robbie. While Megan is resolute in refusing a further relationship with Robbie, he has decided that persistence will eventually win her back. Tensions are evident everywhere.
Mayhew writes a good story without getting overly sloppy and sentimental. Her writing is good enough to cause me to take another look at the romance genre. The writing was also entertaining enough for me to give this four Amazon stars. I received this book through Prolific Works and joined the author’s newsletter.
April 29, 2019
It's a great holiday read. Not too much drama, clean situations, believable fun.
I didn't LOL but it was still amusing because of the word games.
One star off for the editing. Missing words all over. Also the expression "you guys" which bothers me to no end was prevalent in conversations between adults. I know this is a contemporary romance but there's still a language etiquette to follow, in my opinion.
I didn't LOL but it was still amusing because of the word games.
One star off for the editing. Missing words all over. Also the expression "you guys" which bothers me to no end was prevalent in conversations between adults. I know this is a contemporary romance but there's still a language etiquette to follow, in my opinion.
January 12, 2019
It was a cute story. Sweet and predictable, with an adorable child in the mix.
But laugh out loud? Nope for me, and I'm the kinda gal who finds humor in everything. Unfortunately, I didn't see much of it in this book.
Even so, it was a fast-reading innocuous story with a prerequisite happy ending. Two and a half stars, rounded up to three.
But laugh out loud? Nope for me, and I'm the kinda gal who finds humor in everything. Unfortunately, I didn't see much of it in this book.
Even so, it was a fast-reading innocuous story with a prerequisite happy ending. Two and a half stars, rounded up to three.
December 18, 2018
Simplistic. Might belong as a short story in some teen magazine, where I wouldn't have run into it.
I'm still mystified by the "laugh-out-loud" descriptive in the blurb. I guess if awkwardness and a stalker are your thing... Otherwise, not a laugh to be found.
I'm still mystified by the "laugh-out-loud" descriptive in the blurb. I guess if awkwardness and a stalker are your thing... Otherwise, not a laugh to be found.
December 28, 2018
Very cute & sweet story. Clean (I like that). Could've been fleshed out a bit more. I think the story line could have very well been turned into one of the Christmastime rom-coms we see on Hallmark & the like every year. Overall, I liked it. (And I like Lucas.) ;)
March 1, 2018
I liked this sweet short holiday read.
October 25, 2018
I received a free copy for a review. I loved this sweet, adorable romance. It will leave you with a smile.
December 9, 2018
Very cute read!
This was a really cute book, very sweet story of love and family. I recommend for those that like to read about true love!
This was a really cute book, very sweet story of love and family. I recommend for those that like to read about true love!
December 13, 2018
Cute little Christmas story.
December 17, 2018
Just a sweet little Christmas romance novella.
December 23, 2018
Cursings
Using bad language added nothing to the story In the book except to downgrade it and lessens its charm. Sorry. Just my opinion.
Using bad language added nothing to the story In the book except to downgrade it and lessens its charm. Sorry. Just my opinion.
December 25, 2018
December Magic is a sweet romance, but I wouldn't call it a romantic comedy.
December 28, 2018
Good
This book is one that brings two people and a little girl who believes in Santa Claus.it is a great read.
This book is one that brings two people and a little girl who believes in Santa Claus.it is a great read.
December 31, 2018
Good
This was a good Christmas stoty.It was well written and Lucus and Ksyla was a sweet couple that made his daughters Christmas great and how to them into a nice family.
This was a good Christmas stoty.It was well written and Lucus and Ksyla was a sweet couple that made his daughters Christmas great and how to them into a nice family.
January 2, 2019
Found on FreeBooksy, this was a nice little read….If you're looking for a super cute, short holiday read, grab this. Characters were super cute, story was super cute, nice way to pass the time.
December 20, 2019
I really enjoyed reading this book. This story is so sweet. Couldn't put this book down until finished. Recommend for everyone.
December 27, 2020
Short and sweet
A wonderful short and sweet story leading up to Christmas. Cute characters and Arya is of course the best one
A wonderful short and sweet story leading up to Christmas. Cute characters and Arya is of course the best one
January 13, 2021
Very cute story.
December 18, 2023
The perfect treat for a cold winters night. When I started reading this book I couldn't put it down. I loved all the characters; they were so likable and easy to relate to. I can't wait to read Tracey Mayhew's next book.
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