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Dashing All the Way
This Christmas, hope is where the heart is.
For a woman as stubborn and proud as Mackenzie Hooper, the only thing standing in her way of a merry Christmas is, unfortunately, herself. Even if she did want to spend the rest of her life with girlfriend Callie, Mac is finding it hard to bring her true feelings across to those she loves--as familial relationships on both sides begin to complicate the situation.
And when good intentions become muddled and misunderstood, Mac finds herself suddenly alone and scrambling for answers.
What starts out as a desperate road trip across the country to win back her beloved soon turns into a cathartic and enlightening journey within.
What stands between Mac and Callie’s future is more than just the distance that divides them. And if Mac hopes to make it home for Christmas, she’ll need to cast doubt to the wind and make excellent time.
Amidst such darkness, does Mac have the strength to step into the light and give this season a new reason for celebration?
For a woman as stubborn and proud as Mackenzie Hooper, the only thing standing in her way of a merry Christmas is, unfortunately, herself. Even if she did want to spend the rest of her life with girlfriend Callie, Mac is finding it hard to bring her true feelings across to those she loves--as familial relationships on both sides begin to complicate the situation.
And when good intentions become muddled and misunderstood, Mac finds herself suddenly alone and scrambling for answers.
What starts out as a desperate road trip across the country to win back her beloved soon turns into a cathartic and enlightening journey within.
What stands between Mac and Callie’s future is more than just the distance that divides them. And if Mac hopes to make it home for Christmas, she’ll need to cast doubt to the wind and make excellent time.
Amidst such darkness, does Mac have the strength to step into the light and give this season a new reason for celebration?
104 pages, ebook
Published January 1, 2020
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About the author
S.R. Silcox
14 books20 followersSR Silcox grew up in small-town Australia. A child of the 80s and a teen of the 90s, it was a multi-coloured, fun-filled time of hypercolour T-shirts, Slip’n’Slides, outrageously teased fringes, MC Hammer and Dunlop Volleys. She played cricket in the summer and soccer in the winter, all while wearing shorts and T-shirts with a cap glued firmly to her head.
She loves team sports, barracks for the underdog, and believes that everyone makes the right choices given the right set of circumstances. Most of all she believes that re-making movies from the 1980s should be made illegal.
A lesbian herself, she’s passionate about the importance of diversity in fiction and the media, especially for LGBT+ teens.
A voracious and eclectic reader, among her favourite authors are Becky Albertalli, Clare Lydon, Hugh Howey, and Malinda Lo.
A former accountant, SR Silcox left her job in 2012 to write full time. She lives in sunny Queensland with her wife and two dogs, and writes fiction with lesbian main characters for tweens, teens and adults.
She loves team sports, barracks for the underdog, and believes that everyone makes the right choices given the right set of circumstances. Most of all she believes that re-making movies from the 1980s should be made illegal.
A lesbian herself, she’s passionate about the importance of diversity in fiction and the media, especially for LGBT+ teens.
A voracious and eclectic reader, among her favourite authors are Becky Albertalli, Clare Lydon, Hugh Howey, and Malinda Lo.
A former accountant, SR Silcox left her job in 2012 to write full time. She lives in sunny Queensland with her wife and two dogs, and writes fiction with lesbian main characters for tweens, teens and adults.
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December 18, 2020
Merry Misunderstandings
Mac loves Cassie and orders matching key rings for Christmas hoping to convince Cassie to move in with her. When Cassie opens the jewellers box in front of Mac’s parents, an engagement ring sends Cassie and her mother into a joyful planning frenzy. The only person not so excited is Mac.
Good friends, travels of forgiveness and Mac hopes she can win back Cassie now that the world assumes they are to be married. Nice Aussie read.
Mac loves Cassie and orders matching key rings for Christmas hoping to convince Cassie to move in with her. When Cassie opens the jewellers box in front of Mac’s parents, an engagement ring sends Cassie and her mother into a joyful planning frenzy. The only person not so excited is Mac.
Good friends, travels of forgiveness and Mac hopes she can win back Cassie now that the world assumes they are to be married. Nice Aussie read.
December 16, 2020
Another Aussie Christmas treat! On Kindle Unlimited.
I enjoyed this, we get to see an established couple deal with some realistic drama around the holidays, with family, and issues around commitment which I think was great.
Callie and Mackenzie have been together for a year now. But they aren't living together yet, although Callie acts like she does with taking over household chores and organizing Mac's life quite a bit. Mac does love Callie, but is gun-shy about the relationship after a few false starts in previous relationships, and some past hurt.
Mac had just planned to ask Callie to move in together, officially, with a neato keyring and all - but a mistake with the jewellers has the gift she presents as a RING instead, and everyone thinks it's a proposal! She keeps trying to set it right, but can't seem to as the news spreads and everything becomes a bigger scenario than she ever intended!
But what happens when she realizes she actually does want to marry this woman? Then the real truth comes out about the ring?
Callie is heartbroken and so is Mac. Mac has to get her back and prove to her that she really does want to spend the rest of her life together. So it's road-trip time! Cue some fun shenanigans.
A loving and adorable read for the Christmas season!
I enjoyed this, we get to see an established couple deal with some realistic drama around the holidays, with family, and issues around commitment which I think was great.
Callie and Mackenzie have been together for a year now. But they aren't living together yet, although Callie acts like she does with taking over household chores and organizing Mac's life quite a bit. Mac does love Callie, but is gun-shy about the relationship after a few false starts in previous relationships, and some past hurt.
Mac had just planned to ask Callie to move in together, officially, with a neato keyring and all - but a mistake with the jewellers has the gift she presents as a RING instead, and everyone thinks it's a proposal! She keeps trying to set it right, but can't seem to as the news spreads and everything becomes a bigger scenario than she ever intended!
But what happens when she realizes she actually does want to marry this woman? Then the real truth comes out about the ring?
Callie is heartbroken and so is Mac. Mac has to get her back and prove to her that she really does want to spend the rest of her life together. So it's road-trip time! Cue some fun shenanigans.
A loving and adorable read for the Christmas season!
December 15, 2020
This story is a perfect romcom romance. Mac has the worst luck and then puts off trying to straighten things out. When family and friends are added in the stress gets to be to much. I had a blast following Mac and Callie on this journey of miscommunication and family drama. I highly recommend this book to put a smile on your face.
December 19, 2020
This was a short novel with all the ingredients that make up a perfect romcom - 2 lovable characters, each with their own issues, with one trying to win back the love of her life after a major misunderstanding. It was a happy comfort read for the holidays.
And I must say that, as a cricket fan myself, I love the mentions of cricket in Aussie lesfic.
And I must say that, as a cricket fan myself, I love the mentions of cricket in Aussie lesfic.
December 24, 2023
One of the cutest Christmas short reads I’ve read.
I love that it’s set in Australia, and the characters are adorable.
This book feels like a snap shot in Mac and Callie’s loves and I am all here for it!
I love that it’s set in Australia, and the characters are adorable.
This book feels like a snap shot in Mac and Callie’s loves and I am all here for it!
December 9, 2020
Reading this author is like shooting the sh!t with your bestie. I love the ease of the story that it makes you feel like you are part of the conversations. The angst Mac has with Callie is something we have all gone through in relationships and come through a better person. The epiphany Mac has for Callie is not a big aha moment, but the thought of being without her is sad and sobering.
I read and reviewed a copy of this book.
I read and reviewed a copy of this book.
March 4, 2021
This is a fun holiday read with a good cast of characters. Macs' inability to get out of her own way suggests that their life will be a complicated going forward. The novella format leaves little room for more in-depth exploration of the relationship, though having the families meet seems like something that would make for a great follow-on tale. As an aside, traveling via package courier service is an amusing plot development.
December 11, 2020
I recommend this book
I love a good Christmas romance. This has been a challenging year for everyone this book was nice escape. Very well written loved the characters sweet holiday romance. Thanks for a very good read.
I love a good Christmas romance. This has been a challenging year for everyone this book was nice escape. Very well written loved the characters sweet holiday romance. Thanks for a very good read.
November 29, 2021
Two books down more to go.......
I found SR Silcox by accident but have read 2books now and enjoyed them very much.nothing too complicated just jolly good romances with Aussie humo
I found SR Silcox by accident but have read 2books now and enjoyed them very much.nothing too complicated just jolly good romances with Aussie humo
November 23, 2021
Meh. Super cheesy (in a bad way) felt no chemistry between the main couple and the characters felt incredibly 1 dimension. I really wanted to DNF this but slogged through.
2/5. Stars
2/5. Stars
January 9, 2022
Mistaken proposal
February 10, 2022
Great book
I loved this book. There was a misunderstanding just before Christmas but in the end Mac got it right and they got to spend Christmas with friends and the one they love.
I loved this book. There was a misunderstanding just before Christmas but in the end Mac got it right and they got to spend Christmas with friends and the one they love.
April 20, 2022
really cute story
Refreshing read. Likable characters. Good dialogue. I really enjoyed this story. Well worth the time. First book I’ve read by this author but won’t be the last.
Refreshing read. Likable characters. Good dialogue. I really enjoyed this story. Well worth the time. First book I’ve read by this author but won’t be the last.
December 31, 2021
A great little Aussie romance about missed opportunities, missed flights, and second chances! Really enjoyable!
May 1, 2024
A cute lesbian Christmas romance. Short but enjoyable.
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