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Christmas Redemption

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If love is a gift, then Riggs Copeland is my very own Santa Claus.
We met in college, where he swept me off my gullible, naïve little feet. His charm had stolen my senses away, and I couldn’t resist him.
He is, without a doubt, the most deliciously attractive man I have ever laid eyes on.
I had been fantasizing about his dreamy green eyes and his body of pure perfection, so imagine my surprise when he asked me out on a date.
The intensity of his gaze sent shivers down my spine and set me on fire, and I fell head over heels, fast.
But suddenly, he was gone, without even saying goodbye.
No phone call.
No text.
What the F**k is wrong with him.? Who does that?
That was ten years ago, and I haven’t heard back from him, until today.
He strolled right back into my life, asking me to be his brother’s lawyer.
You can imagine my surprise to see those naughty, devilish green eyes dance with sheer delight when he saw me across my desk.
Our attraction hasn’t changed. He's still hot as hell with that devastatingly sexy smile.
But I’m no longer that same carefree girl that I once was. The tides have turned in my life, and now I have responsibilities.
My rational mind and emotional heart are at war with one another. I can't possibly give in to him.
I'll only let you crush my heart once.

212 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 5, 2022

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Misty Winters

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I’m Misty Winters, the “Mother of Chihuahuas”… also of three human children, and I’m the debut author of some new steamy contemporary romance novels. I’ve always been an avid reader, devouring whole books in one sitting, and with my vivid imagination, writing was a natural next step. I love creating plots and characters that can provide my readers with an escape from the everyday. My ability to concoct stories has always been my inspiration, and besides, who doesn’t want to spend the day dreaming up romantic bad boy leads?

I’m an animal fanatic, and my little fur babies, Lulu, Oliver, and Winston, are my cheerleaders while I write. I firmly believe a good laugh can heal the soul, and for those it doesn’t, red wine will do the trick.

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Profile Image for Lindsey Tello.
79 reviews
October 19, 2022
This had me crying with the twist that they took. She was strong, determined, but damn if I didn't feel her pain of going day by day. To see him even happy at one point. I loved the book. This will be one of the books that live rent free in my mind for a long time.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
313 reviews
October 29, 2022
Boy meets girl, boy leaves girl, but with more than she was expecting.
Addie finds out she's pregnant after Riggs has left town due to a family emergency, but when she hears he's not coming back she doesn't tell him about the pregnancy. The next time she sees him, seven years later, he's with his wife. Move on another three and Addie is now a qualified lawyer and Riggs approaches her to represent his brother, Jackson. Reluctantly, Addie agrees and they get to know each other all over again, but this time there's the added secret of Harley, the son Riggs doesn't know about.

A story full of misunderstanding, secrets, lies, angst, betrayals, and regrets. Will they find their happy ever after, or has too much time gone by for them to find each other again?

A good read that kept me engaged from the beginning to the end.
Profile Image for Ginger Black.
194 reviews2 followers
November 16, 2022
To love, lose, be pregnant, see once more when he is married, go on with life, and then be pulled together by circumstances.
This may be a book about a second chance at love, yet the main theme the author has focused on is the reality of choices with the hands that life has dealt.
Misty Winter's weaves a tale of two lovers, Addilyn and Riggs, that life deals a rough hand to. Instead of talking to each other, both make decisions that affect them both in regards to what they think is best for someone else without having all of the information they need. This starts the ten year path of longing and doubts that both have to live with.
The story flows over the course of ten years without any hitches. You get all of the information that you need to understand Addilyn and her situation. Then when the present rolls around you are finally able to understand Riggs. It is told with all of the emotions and struggles that they have faced, yet does not focus on the negative. It shows the growth and understanding that people should have when they look at the entire picture of a situation.
The reader cannot help but fall in love with the two main characters. They are created in such a way one can almost expect to be able to look up and talk to them.
A heart warming story, that shows what true inner nature is.
I received an advanced copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
Profile Image for Brandi-Lynn Weiser.
2,262 reviews75 followers
October 22, 2022
This was beautiful, heartbreaking and still had some light suspense. It was a holiday romance about getting a second chance, a secret baby and had a strong heroine.
Riggs and Addie meet in college they’re immediately taken by each other. They both fall fast and hard, but an unfortunate situation happens and forces Riggs to return home and step up his responsibilities to his family. It also had him making the decision to walk away from Addie without any warning, just ghosting her. So when Addie realizes she’s pregnant she makes the decision to not tell Riggs. Several years pass and they run into each other, and all this time she’s been a single mom, he’s unfortunately moved on and is married- with a kid. A couple years pass again when Riggs gets news that his brother is charged with murder. He knows there’s only one person who can help him- Addie. Only this time everything is different. Except his attraction and feelings for the girl he loved years prior are still there.

My heart literally dropped when I read this. I hurt for Addie. To love someone and have them ghost you, only to find out you’re pregnant. Then to later learn he’s moved on and married with a family?? Oh my heart went out to her. I was so angry at Riggs for leaving her, and also at Addie for not telling him about Harley. This book makes you feel several emotions, but it’s definitely worth it in the end!
Profile Image for Patty Baumeister.
557 reviews29 followers
November 1, 2022
ARC Book Review
Christmas Redemption
A Novel Written By Misty Winters
Fiction - Romance
Published 2022
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

This story involves two characters who have a second chance at romance. One of the characters has been hiding a secret.

Addilyn Gryffon and Riggs Copeland met in college. They dated for a while until a family tragedy caused Riggs to leave college and return home. Ten years later Addilyn has a career as a defense attorney. Riggs is divorced with a six year old daughter. He is running his family’s business building log houses. Riggs’s brother, Jackson, has been arrested for murder and needs an attorney. Who is Riggs going to call to help his brother? Now Addilyn and Riggs are working together to clear Jackson of murder. Do they both still have feelings for each other? Will Addilyn reveal the secret she has been keeping from Riggs for ten years?

Riggs is also able to help Addilyn’s sister.

This book really sucked me in. I kept reading a chapter or two when I had a few spare minutes. Although this book is labeled romance, there is much drama included in the plot.

“Don’t let fear dictate your life. Even if things are difficult, you need to push through them.”

I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.”
900 reviews5 followers
November 2, 2022
Riggs and Addilyn fell in love in college but when Riggs is suddenly called away for an emergency they lose touch. Addilyn is heartbroken and it turns out also pregnant. She is able to finish college to become an Attorney with the help of her mom Rosa and her sister Astrid. As a single working mother, her family is still there helping her raise he son Harley.
Ten years ago Riggs was suddenly running the family log home-building company after the death of his dad. During those years he married and had a daughter but he often thinks of his first love, Addi. Well, suddenly he is in need of an Attorney for his reckless brother and he knows he can trust Addi.
There are several stories intertwined within “Christmas Redemption” and they all are so wonderful and filled with GREAT CHARACTERS! This sweet story is a real feel-so-good holiday read. I received a free advanced copy of this story from Booksprout and am happy to post my opinion of the story. Linda
2,062 reviews2 followers
November 5, 2022
This is an emotional love story between Addilyn and Riggs who date in college and hit it off on their 1st date. Riggs has an unexpected family emergency and heads home without a word leaving Addilyn heartbroken several weeks later. Seven years later Addilyn sees Riggs out with his wife and Addilyn is sad and knows keeping her secret was the right decision. Another three years later Addilyn fulfills her dream of becoming a successful lawyer and Riggs needs a lawyer to help his brother, Jackson. These two work together to uncover who framed Jackson and end up being intimate rekindling what they had. Addilyn doesn’t know what to do with her secret and ends up having her boss take over Riggs case. Unfortunate events occur causing their lives to become upside down and after the fallout they are given the chance to come back together as a family! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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1,492 reviews5 followers
November 5, 2022
Love it! Hallmark Worthy!
A book that could be a Hallmark motion movie. Long lost loves. Second Chances. Poor choices. Family and love. Romance and all its Christmasy magic entwined. When college chubby unremarkable Addilyn Gryffon sees nice guy with an amazing smile Riggs Copeland, she completely knows he is out of her league. Never thinking she’d have a chance with Riggs, she admires and dreams from afar until he asks her on a date. There, they both knew they were meant to be - awe! But life happens and things don’t work out; poor decisions makes this story a perfect Hallmark moment . Chance encounter 7 years later as a missed opportunity only then 3 years after that I believe Fate poked the wheel to get these two their second chance. But feelings won’t be ignored and a lot of life decisions are needed to be made. The book ended beautifully that makes the heart happy.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
129 reviews2 followers
November 2, 2022
Addilyn was a curvy girl with low self confidence when she and Riggs met in college. When he asked her out in a date, she couldn’t believe it.
The date went well and they didn’t want it to end. Passion overtook them and they ended up in her bedroom.
After hanging out for several weeks, Riggs just doesn’t show up one day.
Addilyn can’t figure out what went wrong. He just moved away. And to top it off she discovers she is pregnant even those they used a condom. Yikes.
Ten years pass and Riggs needs help. He has never forgotten Addilyn and she may be the best person to help.
Can they get beyond the past? What about all the secrets? Will she even be wiling to help?
Check it out to find the answers. It is a good read and I believe you will enjoy it.

I received an advanced copy for my honest opinion..
Profile Image for Stephanie Blatz.
486 reviews1 follower
November 12, 2022
loved it

Loved this sweet Story of a ChristMas redemption. Riggs and Adillyn met In collage and hit it off, falling madly in love. Sadly when his father passes Riggs has to go home and feeling a bit spooked over the intensity of his feelings, deciding he’s not ready for the level of commitment they’re heading for he breaks it off. Adillyn, heartbroken and pregnant, is determined to forge on without him. Over a decade later Riggs’ brother needs a lawyer and he seeks out Adillyn. Old feelings rush to the surface but Riggs can’t figure out why she is so resistant, he knows he broke her heart but the passion and chemistry is still just as palpable between them… then one night he tracks her down to have it out and comes face to face with the ten year old son he never knew about.
1,036 reviews9 followers
November 1, 2022
This is a beautiful, heartbreaking love story about a second chance, a secret baby and a strong heroine. They met in college, they immediately fall for each other, he abruptly leaves and ghosts her. She realizes she’s pregnant but doesn’t tell him since he’s not coming back. They meet again several years later, she’s a single mom, he’s married with a kid. A couple years pass again and he hires her as a lawyer for his brother as he’s charged with murder. This time everything is different. His attraction and feelings for the girl haven’t changes, but she did. This book makes you feel intense emotions, it’s definitely worth the read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
3,284 reviews27 followers
November 4, 2022
I loved Christmas Redemption: A Secret Baby Second Chance Romance. It’s a sweet story of second chances. Although I didn’t care much for Riggs after he broke Addilyn’s heart but these two finally getting together 10 years later and what he did for her sister redeemed him. When Riggs’ brother is charged with minder he goes to Addiyn for help. Although she turns him down eventually she takes the case and the old feelings come rushing back. The good, the bad and the ugly. When he finds out her secret will it ruin everything they have started over? This was a great second chance story and I loved the characters. I would definitely recommend this book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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2,293 reviews2 followers
November 6, 2022
A pretty good read but the author threw in everything but the kitchen sink. It was good, but maybe a bit too much. There was a second chance romance, a secret baby, a murder mystery, then a huge dramatic moment at the end. It was a tiny bit overkill. suspense, The story revolves around Riggs and Addi. They were college sweethearts until one day he pretty much ghosted her then left after he father passes and finding out some heartbreaking news. It’s sometime later before they see each other again but then more bad news causes a wrench just a few months before Christmas. It takes time for all the pieces to fall into place. I enjoyed though regardless.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,386 reviews12 followers
November 8, 2022
Addie and Riggs meet in college, they have a whirlwind romance and then one day Riggs leaves for a family emergency and Addie doesn't see him again. However, Addie finds out she is pregnant not long after, but when she finds out Riggs isn't coming back, she decides not to tell him about the baby.
10 years later and Riggs waltzes back into Addie's life, as if nothing has happened and asks her to be his brother's lawyer. She reluctantly agrees and this means they end up spending time together. But Addie has the secret of their daughter, what will Riggs do when he finds out.


This is a second chance romance story. I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it.

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Profile Image for Bonnie Hill.
127 reviews1 follower
October 29, 2022
Second chance love is such a wonderful thing. These two are so sweet and charming together. Both suffered heartache early in their relationship. One lost a father and the other gained a son.
After years have past they are reunited due to Riggs brother being framed for murder. Addie was the best attorney who Riggs hired.
What happens when Addies sister collapsed from her illness? Riggs saves the day and Astrid’s life. He also meets his son.
Can they become the family that death tore apart?
Great sweet Christmas story you will love!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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6,333 reviews47 followers
November 4, 2022
This is an emotional story with heartbreak, misunderstandings and secrets. The fell for each other in college and then he ghosted her. He had no clue she was pregnant. When they meet seven years later he is married with a child. Fate brings them together ten years later when he hires her to represent his brother for murder. Lots of family drama and some tragedies. What happens when he finds out about his son? What happens when she finds out why he ghosted her? What happens when her sister gets ill? This story will grab your heart and you wont' be able to put it down. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.A Second
Profile Image for Nicole Potter.
1,574 reviews16 followers
November 4, 2022
Can the past ever truly be forgotten?

In my opinion this was fantastic read as the reader is taken on an emotional rollercoaster with Riggs & Addilyn story. Riggs broke her heart 10 years ago & he walks back in needing her help behaving as if the past was nothing. Can Addilyn put aside the past in order to help Riggs? The attraction is still there but Addilyn has been keeping a secret from Riggs & can't risk having my heart broken again.
Will they ever get a second chance at love or is the past too painful?.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
5,154 reviews30 followers
November 4, 2022
Addilyn met Riggs Copeland in college and he swept he off her feet, she gave herself to him and fell head over heels. One day he just left, no calls no text until a couple months later she got a text that sorry it is over. This was right around the time she found out she was pregnant. She made the decision not to tell him. One day ten years later he is in her office because he needs a lawyer for his younger brother. He still heats her blood, but now she has a secret, he has a ten year old son.

Can she trust him not to crus their son's heart?.

I received an Advance Readers Copy of this book with no obligation to write a review.
Profile Image for Ally Doby (Schleicher).
1,126 reviews12 followers
November 8, 2022
Loved This Book!!!!

I love all of Misty’s books! This is different from the ones I have read, but it was amazing. Make sure you have your tissues handy because you will definitely need them in this second Chance romance!

I loved the bond that they had! I loved that through everything, their chemistry was as strong and steamy as ever! I loved that he had such a big heart and that he had her best interest in mind when he made his decisions, even if they were a mistake. They both made mistakes, but worked hard to make them right!

I cannot wait to see what else Misty writes for us to enjoy!
Profile Image for Linda.
1,203 reviews25 followers
December 11, 2022
This story really drew you in! The initial meeting, falling in love and all of the feelings gave me a really warm feelings for the characters. Then... Wow, he just left! She found out she was pregnant and received the "I'm sorry but we are too young, etc., etc" TEXT and was criticized later for not telling him she was pregnant(lips disappeared on this...my lips).

Yes, they were both likable people but she drew the short straw. He felt bad, but she still lived with the short straw. In some ways he was very self centered and saw everything through its impact on HIM and HIS feelings. In selfishly helping the h's sister, he actually redeemed himself. He needed this lesson.
Profile Image for Kim Stady.
14 reviews
October 31, 2022
This book is a secret baby second chance romance book. It tells the story of Riggs and Addilyn. I loved the character of Riggs, he seemed so real in his pursuit of Addilyn. I also could feel all of Addilyn's fears and concerns with Riggs leaving her and her trying to rebuild her life with a new baby alone. I also, could fear when Riggs resurfaces in her life years later. You will love this story and feel the snow falling as these two fall in love again. Great Christmas romance!.

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Profile Image for Phyllis Wolford.
1,868 reviews
October 31, 2022
This is a great second chance story and it combines the holiday season. The characters met and fell in love in college, but life got in the way and pushed them apart.
Riggs and Addie meet up again years later, when Riggs hires Addie’s law firm to represent his brother, who is accused of murder. They start to get closer together again, but secrets have a way of coming out and messing up things.
Riggs find out that he is a father to Addie’s son, Harley, and that she never stopped loving him nor he her.
They pull their acts together and form a strong family unit.
Profile Image for Leanne Bryson.
5,246 reviews23 followers
November 3, 2022
This was an OK read. Addie finds out she's pregnant after Riggs has left town due to a family emergency and when he calls her finally, he says move on. So he never knows he has a child. Years later, she 's a lawyer and a single mom, he's a divorced father of a girl. They reconnect, but can they reignite the flame between them. The book felt way too predictable, but if you're looking for a feel good read, this is it.

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1,043 reviews6 followers
November 4, 2022
Riggs left Addilyn when they were going to junior collage. Addilyn was devastated when he left and soon had a reason to continue with her education. Ten years later Riggs has a reason to find Addie and the attraction is still as strong as it was back in collage. Addie's secret forces her to make decisions that will change all their lives. This story brought me to tears at one point with all the emotions that were revealed. Loved this story.

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2,367 reviews14 followers
November 8, 2022
This is a second chance at love romance between former lovers, Addilyn and Riggs, who dated in college. These flawed but likeable characters, the strong connection, the combustible chemistry, and the unique plot make for an interesting read. Once they reconnect, it is a bumpy ride with steam, drama, twists and turns, and engaging secondary characters to keep the reader interested. A love story with heart, heat, and a happy ending.

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728 reviews7 followers
November 15, 2022
This story starts off with a bang with college love and unfortunately life throws a curve ball which separates Addilyn and Riggs. However not without leaving Addi something to remember Rigg by. Flash forwarded 10 years and Riggs needs Addi the lawyer to help him out. Seeing each other again shows that where there’s smoke, there’s heat … can they work out their differences and give love a second chance or will their passion just smouldered and die out.

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156 reviews
November 24, 2022
after reading this I like their past stories. The chemistry between them is very compatible. But after everything happened and skipped ten years Until they meet again because he needs a lawyer for his brother's case. It brings back the memories of the couple's past. And Riggs ask addilyn for second chance before he learned the truth that he had a son. The rest I don't spoil you guys. But I think you guys must like this.

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748 reviews1 follower
October 24, 2022
Received as an ARC and leaving my honest review voluntarily. An emotional second chance romance with some drama and family problems thrown in that made it an interesting read. Although there was some angst, it was quite easily/ quickly resolved and Riggs and Addilyn finally find their HEA with a sweet ending.

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6,700 reviews240 followers
October 28, 2022
Christmas Redemption is a sweet, feel-good holiday read. Misty pens a lovely story with engaging characters that will warm your heart. A quick read. You need to add this book to your holiday reading list.

When Riggs and Addie make a good couple. In the beginning, their relationship ended too quickly. So, when the second chance opportunity came up for these two, I was rooting for them. The romance between Riggs and Addie was a slow burn but has some kick to it.
744 reviews3 followers
November 1, 2022
A great story wheretwo characters meet, fall in love and then life happens and less than stellar chocies are made. Years have passed and fate is determined to bring Addilyn and Riggs together for a second chance. There are a few moving parts to the story which keep it moving smoothly as these characters find their HEA. Enjoy!.

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