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Kwanzaa by Chance
DARREN
The holiday season is always full of good cheer, togetherness, and unity. I usually love spending time with my family, whether it’s Christmas, Kwanzaa, or New Year’s. I got through Christmas unscathed, but now my mother has decided, in the name of unity, to set me up with an old flame.
It’s not a relationship I want rekindled. I know what is buried underneath the ash and it isn’t pretty.
Walking into Fern’s shop, hoping to soften my mother’s determination, I wasn’t expecting to find exactly what I’ve been looking for. Fern might think her only purpose is to be a buffer for my ex, but I’ll show her I want her in my life longer than one night.
I’ll show her this is the start of forever. By the seventh night of Kwanzaa she’ll be mine.
FERN
I love helping people find the perfect flowers to convey whatever is in their hearts. An apology. A declaration of love. Grief.
When Darren walks into my shop to get some flowers for his mom for Kwanzaa, I thought it would be just another transaction, just another bouquet. When he needs more from me than the perfect bloom, I’m more than willing to step in and be the girl on his arm for dinner. A night of good food and family won’t be a hardship as long as I can ignore the pang of wanting it to be more.
His ex hates me on sight and his mother isn’t much better. The only bright spots are his sister, who has her own guest for dinner, and his grandmother, who has a wicked sense of humor and all-seeing eyes. If I get through dinner, I promise to stay in my shop where I belong. I’ll keep my good deeds to fulfilling other people’s flower needs and nothing more.
There’s a purpose in Darren’s eyes I’m not sure how to interpret. With every look and every touch, I find myself hoping for more than the seven nights of Kwanzaa. Could he want more too?
*18+. If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. It is a standalone but is related to my Denver Family series (Banks Ink., Suburban Outcasts and Higgins Security). Meet Fern in Healing Her Home (Banks Ink. Book 5).*
The holiday season is always full of good cheer, togetherness, and unity. I usually love spending time with my family, whether it’s Christmas, Kwanzaa, or New Year’s. I got through Christmas unscathed, but now my mother has decided, in the name of unity, to set me up with an old flame.
It’s not a relationship I want rekindled. I know what is buried underneath the ash and it isn’t pretty.
Walking into Fern’s shop, hoping to soften my mother’s determination, I wasn’t expecting to find exactly what I’ve been looking for. Fern might think her only purpose is to be a buffer for my ex, but I’ll show her I want her in my life longer than one night.
I’ll show her this is the start of forever. By the seventh night of Kwanzaa she’ll be mine.
FERN
I love helping people find the perfect flowers to convey whatever is in their hearts. An apology. A declaration of love. Grief.
When Darren walks into my shop to get some flowers for his mom for Kwanzaa, I thought it would be just another transaction, just another bouquet. When he needs more from me than the perfect bloom, I’m more than willing to step in and be the girl on his arm for dinner. A night of good food and family won’t be a hardship as long as I can ignore the pang of wanting it to be more.
His ex hates me on sight and his mother isn’t much better. The only bright spots are his sister, who has her own guest for dinner, and his grandmother, who has a wicked sense of humor and all-seeing eyes. If I get through dinner, I promise to stay in my shop where I belong. I’ll keep my good deeds to fulfilling other people’s flower needs and nothing more.
There’s a purpose in Darren’s eyes I’m not sure how to interpret. With every look and every touch, I find myself hoping for more than the seven nights of Kwanzaa. Could he want more too?
*18+. If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet and spicy but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. It is a standalone but is related to my Denver Family series (Banks Ink., Suburban Outcasts and Higgins Security). Meet Fern in Healing Her Home (Banks Ink. Book 5).*
- GenresNovellaContemporary
91 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 17, 2021
27 people are currently reading
24 people want to read
About the author
Ember Davis
160 books503 followersEmber Davis loves alpha heroes with a range of emotions, but a strong sense of how to take care of their women. She loves her heroines from all walks of life, just like her heroes, and she wants them to be real and relatable. Her heroines tend to be sassy, opinionated and smart.
Ember is a stay at home mom of two who recently refound her love of books and all things romance and is so glad that she did. She’s always been creative, but writing and creating stories that she would love to read satisfies the dreams she had as a little girl. She loves butterflies, the color purple and enjoying time with her family.
Pssst, it’s totally a pen name, but everything above is 100% true.
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Ember is a stay at home mom of two who recently refound her love of books and all things romance and is so glad that she did. She’s always been creative, but writing and creating stories that she would love to read satisfies the dreams she had as a little girl. She loves butterflies, the color purple and enjoying time with her family.
Pssst, it’s totally a pen name, but everything above is 100% true.
Find her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Ember.A.Davis
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December 14, 2022
Listen I liked the story but him calling her baby girl right when he enters that flower shop yeeted me into the sun. And the name Fern…and he told her he wouldn’t wear a condom before he asked if it was okay?
But it was cute and I appreciated how they collectively told Monique to fuck herself lmao.
But it was cute and I appreciated how they collectively told Monique to fuck herself lmao.
May 3, 2023
Darren entered her shop dejected and angry...
...then BAM her sees Fern and we get an instalove on steroids! We know all about instalove and the Banks Ink World but this one is fast even by their standards, however, I love that they both embrace the instant connection, and that even his family see it and accept it. Fern fits right in and is sassy enough to defend without being outright rude. A sweet but steamy addition to the Banks Ink World I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
...then BAM her sees Fern and we get an instalove on steroids! We know all about instalove and the Banks Ink World but this one is fast even by their standards, however, I love that they both embrace the instant connection, and that even his family see it and accept it. Fern fits right in and is sassy enough to defend without being outright rude. A sweet but steamy addition to the Banks Ink World I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
December 18, 2021
This was such an unique and sweet story. Darren needs a buffer for his meeting with his family and his dreaded ex. He meets Fern by chance and everything changes for him. Insta love, sweet, steamy, with a bit of drama but with a HEA at the end😍😍😍
December 19, 2021
Darren just got off the phone with his mom, only to find out she invited his ex for dinner, because she is ready for grandbabies. When he walks into the flower shop to get a bouquet for his mom, all feelings of angry melt away when he hears Fern's voice. Fern wants love, she sees it all the time when the guys from Banks walk in the door. When Darren comes in there is an instant pull that they bother feel.
This is a fun and entertaining story. Darren asked Fern to join him at his family dinner to one be with him, but also serve as a buffer to his ex. There is so much about this story that I love about the characters - Fern is strong and is herself, not letting the ex get to her. Darren is up and honest not only about his feelings but also the reason he wants her to join him that night.
Sweet story from start to finish.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a fun and entertaining story. Darren asked Fern to join him at his family dinner to one be with him, but also serve as a buffer to his ex. There is so much about this story that I love about the characters - Fern is strong and is herself, not letting the ex get to her. Darren is up and honest not only about his feelings but also the reason he wants her to join him that night.
Sweet story from start to finish.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 17, 2021
Such a unique and sweet holiday read! Darren's family celebrates Christmas but the one that has the most meaning for them is Kwanzaa. When he finds out his mom invited his ex to their family's dinner on the first night, he is upset at her meddling. Stopping to get flowers to take to the dinner, he meets Fern. She is everything he has ever looked for in a woman. She is soft spoken, sweet and gorgeous with a wonderful heart. He asks her to be his date and buffer at dinner, knowing full well he wants more. Can he get the lovely florist to take a chance on the magic of the holidays? This couple was just adorable and I haven't ever read a story with Kwanzaa in it. The principles it espouses is one we all could take lessons from. Fern fits in immediately and finds what she has always hoped for, a family of her own. 5 stars for this beautiful couple!
December 17, 2021
Fern loves her flower shop, helping people find the arrangement, to convey their feelings. When the gorgeous man walk into her shop for flowers for his mother, she feels he might just be special.
Darren is not happy, his mother invited his ex to their house for Kwanzaa, she is the last person he wants to see again. When he walks into the flower shop, he never expected what awaits for him there, she might just be what he is looking for.
This was a such a awesome read, the characters wonderful, a steamy story for the holiday season.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Darren is not happy, his mother invited his ex to their house for Kwanzaa, she is the last person he wants to see again. When he walks into the flower shop, he never expected what awaits for him there, she might just be what he is looking for.
This was a such a awesome read, the characters wonderful, a steamy story for the holiday season.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 17, 2021
So Swoon Worthy!!
Epic Swoon!! Fern and Darren are both feeling adrift in this sweet and steamy holiday instalove story! But a chance meeting has Darren turning alpha, becoming primal and possessive, wanting to claim Fern as his even before asking her to join him and his family to celebrate the first night of Kwanzaa. So much love, passion, and a sense of strong family values is intricately woven throughout this amazing story! Happy Holidays!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Epic Swoon!! Fern and Darren are both feeling adrift in this sweet and steamy holiday instalove story! But a chance meeting has Darren turning alpha, becoming primal and possessive, wanting to claim Fern as his even before asking her to join him and his family to celebrate the first night of Kwanzaa. So much love, passion, and a sense of strong family values is intricately woven throughout this amazing story! Happy Holidays!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 18, 2021
A great, fun Christmas read by Ember Davis. Fern and Darren fall in love at first sight and their romance blossoms into a life of love and family. A beautiful holiday romance that will warm your heart with the strong family values and the love that Darren and Fern feel for each other. A quick read that will captivate you. I know that when I get my hands on one of Ember Davis' books I am in for a treat. Loved it so much.
I received an arc copy via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I received an arc copy via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
December 23, 2021
A sweet instant holiday romance!
A holiday romance story that was heartwarming and hot! Darren felt that instant connection for Fern from the first unexpected meeting. He was so swoon worthy with his alpha way and his sweet way with her made for a romantic read. I love learning more of the Kwanzaa Holiday and the light drama and loads of heat level in this newest release that doesn’t disappoint.
A holiday romance story that was heartwarming and hot! Darren felt that instant connection for Fern from the first unexpected meeting. He was so swoon worthy with his alpha way and his sweet way with her made for a romantic read. I love learning more of the Kwanzaa Holiday and the light drama and loads of heat level in this newest release that doesn’t disappoint.
February 12, 2022
enjoyable
This is a relatively new author to me an I like her books. This is my favorite of the series so far. I’m glad I found the series. I’m learning a lot about Kwanza. I really loved Darren and Fern together. Their instalove was faster than I like but with their chemistry and his whole family I loved everything about it. I can’t wait to read Demetra and Hugo’s story. I also have the Banks series on my TBR now.
This is a relatively new author to me an I like her books. This is my favorite of the series so far. I’m glad I found the series. I’m learning a lot about Kwanza. I really loved Darren and Fern together. Their instalove was faster than I like but with their chemistry and his whole family I loved everything about it. I can’t wait to read Demetra and Hugo’s story. I also have the Banks series on my TBR now.
did-not-finish
January 27, 2023DNF @ 20%
I'm all for insta-love but it wasn't working for me in KWANZAA BY CHANCE. They've pretty much decided they love each other after just seeing each other and nothing else. Everything is happening so fast, even between Fern and the family. Darren's grandmother basically declares how much she loves Fern about 5 seconds after she's walked in the door and only said Hi. Just wasn't making sense to me.
I'm all for insta-love but it wasn't working for me in KWANZAA BY CHANCE. They've pretty much decided they love each other after just seeing each other and nothing else. Everything is happening so fast, even between Fern and the family. Darren's grandmother basically declares how much she loves Fern about 5 seconds after she's walked in the door and only said Hi. Just wasn't making sense to me.
December 13, 2021
I’ve been waiting to read Fern’s book and it didn’t disappoint. From the first meeting and moment for the couple to appearances of old characters this book had it all. Romance, love, passion, and heart. Learning wheat Kwanzaa means to this family and how it drives the characters to be better people.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 16, 2021
The book is a good, and enjoyable sweet holiday romance read with love happiness. The story has a good story line, and is a nice page turner read. The characters are good connection, and they have good chemistry. The story has romance, love, passion, and heart.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 16, 2021
This was a great instalove romance. This story had a lot of heart and warmth and I really enjoyed that. Darren and Fern had instant chemistry when they met and it just got better and better. I loved the storyline. This was such a great read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 19, 2021
A fantastic instalove page-turner in the Kwanzaa Kisses series! It is engaging, relatable, exciting, romantic, and well written with steam, a little ex-girlfriend drama, and more. The characters are likeable with instant chemistry between them. Definitely recommended!
I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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December 19, 2021The fifth book in the Kwanzaa Kisses Holiday Romance series. Darren and Fern get together because of his ex being invited to his families home for Kwanzaa, and him deciding to buy flowers for his Mother. He then decides to take Fern with him. I enjoyed seeing their story unfold. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 20, 2021
Loved it
Holiday romance story celebrating a holiday that is not covered traditional romance books.
Such a great instant love, with a twist of Christmas magic fate. I loved Darren’s Alpha-vibe and him calling Fern “baby girl” immediately, *swoon*. Darren’s has a speak-her-mind Grandma and that is always my favorite character.
Holiday romance story celebrating a holiday that is not covered traditional romance books.
Such a great instant love, with a twist of Christmas magic fate. I loved Darren’s Alpha-vibe and him calling Fern “baby girl” immediately, *swoon*. Darren’s has a speak-her-mind Grandma and that is always my favorite character.
December 15, 2021
This book is a sweet holiday romance with love in happiness . The characters have a great connection and the storyline is good with a nice page turner .
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 17, 2021
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Darren stops at Fern's flower shop after getting bad news and his life changes. It is love at first sight for Darren and Fern. The first day of Kwanzaa starts a new life of love and joy for them.
December 18, 2021
Darren and Fern meet and have an instant connection. He asks Fern to join him at his family's Kwanzaa celebration. The storyline is captivating.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 3, 2022
Excellent
The connection between this installment and Kwanzaa by Kismet ( Demetra and Hugo’s story) in this series was direct. It is almost as if they were written by the same author.
The connection between this installment and Kwanzaa by Kismet ( Demetra and Hugo’s story) in this series was direct. It is almost as if they were written by the same author.
January 5, 2022
WOW! Soo soo good and soo soo H.O.T I love Darren and Fern,they're just soo good together! Such a sweet,steamy, wonderful and beautiful love story! I absolutly loved it soo soo much,thank you for the bonus epilogue!😍🔥❤🥰
March 12, 2022
Best Chance Encounter
Darren never expects to meet the love of his life while.picking up flowers before Kwanzaa dinner with his family but when he walks into teen's store he falls but so does she in this fun read.
Darren never expects to meet the love of his life while.picking up flowers before Kwanzaa dinner with his family but when he walks into teen's store he falls but so does she in this fun read.
May 10, 2022
A fantastic new read and I have loved Fern since Kali and Axel's story. I love how this family keeps growing and how you give ach character such a unique story. Ember is one of my all time favorite authors.
October 24, 2022
Darren & Fern
I was loving this book anyway. I love the way they met. I love that instant connection and the speed of their relationship. I love the glimpses of Ember Davis’ Denver family. But then Darren started calling Fern “baby girl”. That just sealed it for me. Loved it!
I was loving this book anyway. I love the way they met. I love that instant connection and the speed of their relationship. I love the glimpses of Ember Davis’ Denver family. But then Darren started calling Fern “baby girl”. That just sealed it for me. Loved it!
December 26, 2021
Fern & Darren...
One amazing story. These two needed each other and they have such amazing chemistry. I loved this one!
One amazing story. These two needed each other and they have such amazing chemistry. I loved this one!
December 30, 2023
An enjoyable read.❤️
October 31, 2024
Good
It's a very emotional and beautiful story and finding love when you're not looking for it and laughter along the way with the characters
It's a very emotional and beautiful story and finding love when you're not looking for it and laughter along the way with the characters
December 16, 2024
I picked up this book because I thought I would learn a little about Kwanzaa. I know no more than before reading it.
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