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A Holiday of Flowers
International bestselling authors and best friends, Ava Miles and Kathia, share stories of their friendship and their two favorite holiday novellas to celebrate the season. Bring in the season with hope, laughter, and love. Including special introductions by both authors on their friendships, life, and champagne.
THE HOLIDAY SERENADE by Ava Miles
A second chance at love... They had a fling straight-laced Abby's never forgotten, and now professional gambler Rhett Butler Blaylock has followed her to Dare Valley, Colorado, with the intention of winning back her heart. This time, Rhett's determined to show Abbie he can be the man of her dreams. This time, it's forever.
MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE by Kathia
At almost thirty, Chloe’s back home living with her parents—jobless, aimless, and hopeless. (Insert a whimper here.) It was supposed to be HER year, topped off with the perfect wedding to the perfect guy. Instead, this year’s been total hell. And how does one end the year from hell? Sequestered with the entire Summerhill family in an estate in Ireland for the holidays, of course.
THE HOLIDAY SERENADE by Ava Miles
A second chance at love... They had a fling straight-laced Abby's never forgotten, and now professional gambler Rhett Butler Blaylock has followed her to Dare Valley, Colorado, with the intention of winning back her heart. This time, Rhett's determined to show Abbie he can be the man of her dreams. This time, it's forever.
MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE by Kathia
At almost thirty, Chloe’s back home living with her parents—jobless, aimless, and hopeless. (Insert a whimper here.) It was supposed to be HER year, topped off with the perfect wedding to the perfect guy. Instead, this year’s been total hell. And how does one end the year from hell? Sequestered with the entire Summerhill family in an estate in Ireland for the holidays, of course.
273 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 7, 2021
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About the author
Ava Miles
101 books1,138 followersMillions of readers have discovered International Bestselling Author Ava Miles and her powerful fiction and non-fiction books about love, happiness, and transformation. Her novels have received praise and accolades from USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly, and People Magazine in addition to being chosen as Best Books of the Year and Top Editor’s picks. Translated into multiple languages, Ava’s strongest praise comes directly from her readers, who call her books and characters unforgettable.
Ava is a former chef, worked as a long-time conflict expert rebuilding warzones to foster peaceful and prosperous communities, and has helped people live their best life as a life coach, energy healer, and self-help expert. She is never happier than when she’s formulating skin care and wellness products, gardening, or creating a new work of art. Hanging with her friends and loved ones is pretty great too.
After years of residing in the States, she decided to follow her dream of living in Europe. She recently finished a magical stint in Ireland where she was inspired to write her acclaimed Unexpected Prince Charming series. Now, she’s splitting her time between Paris and Provence, learning to speak French, immersing herself in cooking à la provençal, and planning more page-turning novels for readers to binge.
Ava is a former chef, worked as a long-time conflict expert rebuilding warzones to foster peaceful and prosperous communities, and has helped people live their best life as a life coach, energy healer, and self-help expert. She is never happier than when she’s formulating skin care and wellness products, gardening, or creating a new work of art. Hanging with her friends and loved ones is pretty great too.
After years of residing in the States, she decided to follow her dream of living in Europe. She recently finished a magical stint in Ireland where she was inspired to write her acclaimed Unexpected Prince Charming series. Now, she’s splitting her time between Paris and Provence, learning to speak French, immersing herself in cooking à la provençal, and planning more page-turning novels for readers to binge.
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December 4, 2021
A holiday two-for-one -- a couple of short stories that were easy, quick reads. "Holiday Serenade" was Rhett and Abbie's second chance to get it right. "Make My Wish Come True" was my favorite of the two with Chloe and Oliver and a fresh new romance after a past of heartache for Chloe.
November 17, 2021
1) I liked the storyline and the characters were well written. Rhett and Abbie were meant for each other. I liked that he was determined to get his gal. Only wish there had been an epilogue showing them happy and settled and maybe a pregnancy announcement.
2) This was a romantic and sweet story. Chloe is spending the holidays with her family and she is feeling low. Used and dumped by her boyfriend and now unsure of her own writing skills. She takes a walk and wanders into a glasshouse full of roses and meets Oliver. He breeds hybrid roses and is hoping to win the Breeder's Cup with his newest rose. They are both attracted to each other, hesitant and wary. I wish the epilogue had been about them being settled and happy instead of about her sister, Henri. Did Oliver win the contest? How did Chloe's book go?
2) This was a romantic and sweet story. Chloe is spending the holidays with her family and she is feeling low. Used and dumped by her boyfriend and now unsure of her own writing skills. She takes a walk and wanders into a glasshouse full of roses and meets Oliver. He breeds hybrid roses and is hoping to win the Breeder's Cup with his newest rose. They are both attracted to each other, hesitant and wary. I wish the epilogue had been about them being settled and happy instead of about her sister, Henri. Did Oliver win the contest? How did Chloe's book go?
November 16, 2021
No, just no.
Honestly I only read a few pages. These novellas are supposed to be set at Christmas time. Christ’s birth day, but this is just full of blasphemy, and vulgar to boot. Plus who really thinks Martha Stewart is great outside of America. Just didn’t hit the Christmas standard well at all for a wide readership.
Honestly I only read a few pages. These novellas are supposed to be set at Christmas time. Christ’s birth day, but this is just full of blasphemy, and vulgar to boot. Plus who really thinks Martha Stewart is great outside of America. Just didn’t hit the Christmas standard well at all for a wide readership.
November 11, 2021
I honestly was worried by the introductions seemed to go on and on to start the book. The first short story by Ava Miles was copywrited in 2013. It was a nice enough novella, however, it was not "new".
I liked the second novella better. Unlike all the gushing at the beginning of the book, I had never heard of Kathia. I was very surprised, in a nice way, by her story.
Both novellas are about second chances. I plan to read more by Kathia.
I liked the second novella better. Unlike all the gushing at the beginning of the book, I had never heard of Kathia. I was very surprised, in a nice way, by her story.
Both novellas are about second chances. I plan to read more by Kathia.
December 17, 2021
A Holiday of Flowers: Two Holiday Novellas by Two Best Friends
The story of two women who find love with man who are very strong. Book 1 - The Holiday Defenses - the love story of Abby and Rhett. Abby was date rape and has a baby, she did not trust men and she garden her hard. Can she learn to love? Book 2 - Make My Wish Come True - the love story of Chloe and Olive. Chloe is with her family for the holiday. Her life is falling a part, her fiance broke their engagement, she lost her job, and she has writer block. She has until Christmas Eve to write three chapters to impress a publisher. Can she do it? Great story.
The story of two women who find love with man who are very strong. Book 1 - The Holiday Defenses - the love story of Abby and Rhett. Abby was date rape and has a baby, she did not trust men and she garden her hard. Can she learn to love? Book 2 - Make My Wish Come True - the love story of Chloe and Olive. Chloe is with her family for the holiday. Her life is falling a part, her fiance broke their engagement, she lost her job, and she has writer block. She has until Christmas Eve to write three chapters to impress a publisher. Can she do it? Great story.
February 22, 2022
All the Wishes of Your Heart
The family of characters are what any girl/woman would wish for in a family - loving, caring, easy-going, successful. How does one fit in when one has lost her way? She finds a safe heaven and begins again, nurtured, loved, cared for, and finds new love. Isn't that what we all wish for in our heart?
The family of characters are what any girl/woman would wish for in a family - loving, caring, easy-going, successful. How does one fit in when one has lost her way? She finds a safe heaven and begins again, nurtured, loved, cared for, and finds new love. Isn't that what we all wish for in our heart?
March 4, 2022
I liked both stories
Holiday Serenade had good characters, but I couldn't understand her anxiety about the relationship when the H was so good to her. It seems like too much.
Make my wish come true was delightful. Nice characters growing in their relationship and their own lives. Romantic.
Holiday Serenade had good characters, but I couldn't understand her anxiety about the relationship when the H was so good to her. It seems like too much.
Make my wish come true was delightful. Nice characters growing in their relationship and their own lives. Romantic.
October 30, 2021
Family is the foundation of love
Loved both these novels. Abbie found the love of her life with Rhett in Ava Miles "The Holiday Serenade". In Kathia's novel "Make My Wish Come True" Chloe finds hers with Oliver. Lovely heart warming stories.
Loved both these novels. Abbie found the love of her life with Rhett in Ava Miles "The Holiday Serenade". In Kathia's novel "Make My Wish Come True" Chloe finds hers with Oliver. Lovely heart warming stories.
November 10, 2021
Great reading!
Lovely short stories. Kathia is new to me but I will be looking forward to finding more of her stories. Ava Miles is a gem and I will continue to be a fan. Both stories were well written and brought the reader into the room with their characters. Bravo!
Lovely short stories. Kathia is new to me but I will be looking forward to finding more of her stories. Ava Miles is a gem and I will continue to be a fan. Both stories were well written and brought the reader into the room with their characters. Bravo!
November 12, 2021
What an interesting way to spend Christmas!
A Holiday of Flowers is a wonderful and different way to look at romance during the Season of Christmas. I can't wait to see what happens in Date and with the next generation of Summerfield women! Enjoy!
A Holiday of Flowers is a wonderful and different way to look at romance during the Season of Christmas. I can't wait to see what happens in Date and with the next generation of Summerfield women! Enjoy!
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November 9, 2021
Please see individual stories for review.
November 9, 2021
Great book
November 13, 2021
Not much of a story but full of sex
November 17, 2021
Ava's book was awesome reading as always. Didn't want to put it down.
Kathia's book was hard to get into until the neighbor got involved and then it was great.
Kathia's book was hard to get into until the neighbor got involved and then it was great.
November 20, 2021
***3.5 stars***
Really enjoyed these two holiday short stories. Definitely want to read more by these two authors.
Really enjoyed these two holiday short stories. Definitely want to read more by these two authors.
December 24, 2021
Two sweet short stories.
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March 12, 2022Two for one
Two great books by favorite authors of mine. So glad I picked this up to read. You should pick it up, too.
Two great books by favorite authors of mine. So glad I picked this up to read. You should pick it up, too.
May 29, 2022
I'm sorry I didn't like the books 📚 in this set. THE HOLIDAY SERENADE 🎤 & MAKE MY WISH 🕯COME TRUE: didn't grab my interest. I'm happy 😊 this set introduced me to Ava Miles & Kathia.
July 17, 2022
Full of hope, .love, family and christmas.
November 14, 2023
Great books. I enjoyed the characters and story lines in both. Ms. Miles story played on my emotions while Kathia's story made me laugh and smile.
November 21, 2021
Two short romance novels. Fun to read
March 7, 2022
Insightful quick read
This was a nicely written book, with much insight and constraint. The character development was done very well. Very enjoyable!
This was a nicely written book, with much insight and constraint. The character development was done very well. Very enjoyable!
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