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Silhouette Christmas Stories 1991
An anthology of holiday love stories features the work of Peggy Webb, Heather Graham Pozzessere, Naomi Horton, and Phyllis Halldorson
378 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 1, 1991
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December 28, 2010
A MEMORABLE NOEL wasn't actually all that memorable, or engrossing. I've read lots of amnesia plot books, and this one was just another dime-a-dozen story. I felt that the romance was very rushed, and the heroine a bit weak. She just got a bit irritating after a while. It was like she couldn't decide between being an independant woman or a weak, clingy one, so instead she flip-flopped between the two. I was never able to get through this novella. Two stars.
I HEARD THE RABBITS SINGING was a typical "matchmaking relative" romance. It was cute, but nothing special. While it had some parts I liked, for example, the kid in the Christmas play saying that "Mary plundered the words in her heart" (instead of pondered), it also had parts that came across as downright silly. For example, the hero comes in with straw in his hair and clothes (from being in the barn). When the heroine points it out to him, he leers at her and says, "I'd like to roll in the hay with you." And she of course melts for him. Uh...yeah. If that was supposed to be sexy, it failed utterly, because it came across as lame and cheesy. If some guy had ever used such a ridiculously lame innuendo with me, I'd either have slapped his face or laughed in it. Still, I did manage to finish this novella, so I'll give it three stars.
DREAMING OF ANGELS was the stand-out story in this anthology. It was a lovely story of estranged spouses reconciling, and was very well done. I liked how the author gave the back-story woven in with the present situation using the character's memories. I really connected with the characters, and was rooting for them to get together. This book reminded me a lot of John Johnston's "Bitter Creek" series (and I mean that as a high form of praise!). I actually had tears in my eyes by the time I finished this book, and for an author to be able to accomplish that kind of an emotional response from a reader in less than 100 pages is an amazing feat. Very few authors have been able to do that with me, but this one did. It was this story that made the book worth the money I spent on it. Well done, Ms Horton. Five stars!
THE CHRISTMAS BRIDE was a big let-down, especially after such an enjoyable novella. I've tried books by Heather Graham Pozzessere (later published as Heather Graham and Shannon Drake) and have yet to be able to finish one. I can never connect with the characters she writes, not even the children, who often seem like flat plot devices instead of real people. I find that this is an author who uses lust to draw her characters together, rather than love. And that just won't satisfy me. I need real, deep feelings, not just flying hormones if I'm going to cheer a couple on. I'm afraid that this novella was no exception, and I wasn't able to make myself finish it. Two stars.
I HEARD THE RABBITS SINGING was a typical "matchmaking relative" romance. It was cute, but nothing special. While it had some parts I liked, for example, the kid in the Christmas play saying that "Mary plundered the words in her heart" (instead of pondered), it also had parts that came across as downright silly. For example, the hero comes in with straw in his hair and clothes (from being in the barn). When the heroine points it out to him, he leers at her and says, "I'd like to roll in the hay with you." And she of course melts for him. Uh...yeah. If that was supposed to be sexy, it failed utterly, because it came across as lame and cheesy. If some guy had ever used such a ridiculously lame innuendo with me, I'd either have slapped his face or laughed in it. Still, I did manage to finish this novella, so I'll give it three stars.
DREAMING OF ANGELS was the stand-out story in this anthology. It was a lovely story of estranged spouses reconciling, and was very well done. I liked how the author gave the back-story woven in with the present situation using the character's memories. I really connected with the characters, and was rooting for them to get together. This book reminded me a lot of John Johnston's "Bitter Creek" series (and I mean that as a high form of praise!). I actually had tears in my eyes by the time I finished this book, and for an author to be able to accomplish that kind of an emotional response from a reader in less than 100 pages is an amazing feat. Very few authors have been able to do that with me, but this one did. It was this story that made the book worth the money I spent on it. Well done, Ms Horton. Five stars!
THE CHRISTMAS BRIDE was a big let-down, especially after such an enjoyable novella. I've tried books by Heather Graham Pozzessere (later published as Heather Graham and Shannon Drake) and have yet to be able to finish one. I can never connect with the characters she writes, not even the children, who often seem like flat plot devices instead of real people. I find that this is an author who uses lust to draw her characters together, rather than love. And that just won't satisfy me. I need real, deep feelings, not just flying hormones if I'm going to cheer a couple on. I'm afraid that this novella was no exception, and I wasn't able to make myself finish it. Two stars.
November 16, 2024
A Memorable Noel - Combining amnesia, Christmas, and romance really worked for me. The sense of being lost during a magical time of year and finding a new home. It's fantastical in a good way.
I Heard The Rabbits Singing - This one is competing with A Memorable Noel for my favorite of the four. I loved how the relationship developed. Their first kiss was a great moment. Uncle Roscoe was fun too.
Dreaming of Angels - Story three felt more like a drama than a romance. I didn't finish reading it. But someone else here said it was the best. Maybe others will enjoy it like they did.
The Christmas Bride - Two people bonding over having kids and having lost their spouses makes sense. Maybe it could have used one or two less misunderstandings though. Despite that, there were a lot of good moments, involving singing in the snow and red bows. It ended strong.
This was a fun Christmas romance anthology. It was very sweet with a little bit of spice.
I Heard The Rabbits Singing - This one is competing with A Memorable Noel for my favorite of the four. I loved how the relationship developed. Their first kiss was a great moment. Uncle Roscoe was fun too.
Dreaming of Angels - Story three felt more like a drama than a romance. I didn't finish reading it. But someone else here said it was the best. Maybe others will enjoy it like they did.
The Christmas Bride - Two people bonding over having kids and having lost their spouses makes sense. Maybe it could have used one or two less misunderstandings though. Despite that, there were a lot of good moments, involving singing in the snow and red bows. It ended strong.
This was a fun Christmas romance anthology. It was very sweet with a little bit of spice.
November 9, 2024
I enjoyed the basis of the stories, but they were not in my line of acceptance. This book had 4 love stories that centered around the theme of Christmas. Three were stories of people who were single, not looking for love and the fourth one was about renewed love.
December 31, 2019
Идеално за Коледа!
May 22, 2021
Que linda historia, me encantaron...
December 9, 2024
🌲🎅🏼🌲🎅🏼🎄
Navidad 2024
Muy cortita y tierna historia de un deseo de Navidad.
Navidad 2024
Muy cortita y tierna historia de un deseo de Navidad.
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