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Mistletoe Science #1
The Mistletoe Phenomenon
Magnus Carstens, an eminent glaciologist, recently had to change his life: he's become his nephew Jakob's guardian after the boy's parents died in a plane crash, he's taken a new job as a park ranger, and he's moved them to Mistletoe, Wyoming, so he can offer a stable home to Jakob while still contributing to science. There he meets Lance Rivera, a disillusioned physical therapist who is working in his sister's store to make a living after his lover took off with all their money. When the two men come together--literally under the mistletoe--both realize all they really want, despite adversity, is a family to love.
76 pages, ebook
First published December 1, 2009
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Serena Yates
104 books768 followersI’m a night owl and start writing when everyone else in my time zone is asleep. I’ve loved reading all my life and spent most of my childhood with my nose buried in a book. Although I always wanted to be a writer, financial independence came first. Twenty-some years and a successful business career later I took some online writing classes and never looked back.
Living and working in eight countries has taught me that there is more than one way to get things done. It has instilled tremendous respect for the many different cultures, beliefs, attitudes, and preferences that exist on our planet.
I like exploring those differences in my stories, most of which happen to be romances. My characters have a tendency to want to do their own thing, so I often have to rein them back in. The one thing we all agree on is the desire for a happy ending.
I currently live in Canada, sharing my house with a vast collection of books. I like reading, traveling, spending time with my nieces and listening to classical music. I have a passion for science and learning new languages.
Living and working in eight countries has taught me that there is more than one way to get things done. It has instilled tremendous respect for the many different cultures, beliefs, attitudes, and preferences that exist on our planet.
I like exploring those differences in my stories, most of which happen to be romances. My characters have a tendency to want to do their own thing, so I often have to rein them back in. The one thing we all agree on is the desire for a happy ending.
I currently live in Canada, sharing my house with a vast collection of books. I like reading, traveling, spending time with my nieces and listening to classical music. I have a passion for science and learning new languages.
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July 18, 2015
Another sweet and simple story set at Christmas time.
I love kids in my fics and Jakob was a lovely addition. But he was really the only one that worked for me.
I felt no chemistry between Magnus and Lance, and the dialogue seemed stilted and unnatural.
The story line was OK up till the bit with the which really seemed like nonsense.
Sadly another forgettable Christmas read.
I love kids in my fics and Jakob was a lovely addition. But he was really the only one that worked for me.
I felt no chemistry between Magnus and Lance, and the dialogue seemed stilted and unnatural.
The story line was OK up till the bit with the which really seemed like nonsense.
Sadly another forgettable Christmas read.
December 5, 2009
I enjoyed this story immensely. It left me warm and thoroughly satisfied.
December 8, 2012
2.0 Stars
Magnus Carstens is an eminent glaciologist and a recently appointed guardian to his nine-year-old nephew (Jakob) whose parents died in a plane crash. In an effort to provide Jakob with a stable home while still contributing to his field of study, Magnus moves with Jakob to Mistletoe, Wyoming. Lance Rivera is a disillusioned physical therapist who is working in his sister's store to make a living after his lover took off with all their money. The Mistletoe Phenomenon is Magnus and Lance's tale about family, love, and an HEA that began under the sprig of a mistletoe.
I really liked the premise of this book. Unfortunately, the execution fell flat for me: the characters were one-dimensional; the writing was clunky and corny; and there was too much telling and not enough showing. Magnus was portrayed as this aloof scientist who was uncomfortable with emotions. Lance was much more in tune with feelings and comfortable showing affection. Despite their differences and Lance having very recently been badly betrayed, it was insta-love (blech!) between the two. Within a week they were living together and the "I love you's" started flying. Um ... huh??? Jakob was cute and I enjoy stories with children but even he was not interesting enough to save this book. The custody challenge launched by Jakob's uncle and aunt via the sheriff (WTF, there was no crime reported so how does he have jurisdiction!?!) was ridiculous and unrealistic.
Bottom line: a Christmas story that had potential but just didn't pan out.
Magnus Carstens is an eminent glaciologist and a recently appointed guardian to his nine-year-old nephew (Jakob) whose parents died in a plane crash. In an effort to provide Jakob with a stable home while still contributing to his field of study, Magnus moves with Jakob to Mistletoe, Wyoming. Lance Rivera is a disillusioned physical therapist who is working in his sister's store to make a living after his lover took off with all their money. The Mistletoe Phenomenon is Magnus and Lance's tale about family, love, and an HEA that began under the sprig of a mistletoe.
I really liked the premise of this book. Unfortunately, the execution fell flat for me: the characters were one-dimensional; the writing was clunky and corny; and there was too much telling and not enough showing. Magnus was portrayed as this aloof scientist who was uncomfortable with emotions. Lance was much more in tune with feelings and comfortable showing affection. Despite their differences and Lance having very recently been badly betrayed, it was insta-love (blech!) between the two. Within a week they were living together and the "I love you's" started flying. Um ... huh??? Jakob was cute and I enjoy stories with children but even he was not interesting enough to save this book. The custody challenge launched by Jakob's uncle and aunt via the sheriff (WTF, there was no crime reported so how does he have jurisdiction!?!) was ridiculous and unrealistic.
Bottom line: a Christmas story that had potential but just didn't pan out.
July 24, 2010
3.5 stars
Lance Rivera is back in Mistletoe, Wyoming after a disastrous breakup and is working at his sister's shop, Holiday World. It's the Christmas Season but Lance is feeling more humbug than anything else until Magnus Carstens and Jakob, his eight-year old nephew, come in. From the moment he sets eyes on the gorgeous blue eyed man Lance is smitten. When the Christmas tradition of a kiss under the mistletoe brings the two men together it's the beginning of a magical Christmas for them and the little boy who's still not over the death of his parents months before.
This is a sweet Christmas themed story. Lance and Magnus are likable guys and I enjoyed reading the development of their relationship. I also liked little Jakob. He's a cute kid who's been through a lot and the evolving relationship between him and Magnus was just as nice to read as the one between Lance and Magnus. There are obstacles on their path to a happy life together but the trio is able to work through them, strengthen their bonds and at the end Lance, Magnus and Jakob are well on their way to becoming a family.
Overall this is a nicely written and engaging story. The characters, including the supporting casts, are well drawn and the storyline was interesting. This is my first book by this author and I enjoyed it.
Lance Rivera is back in Mistletoe, Wyoming after a disastrous breakup and is working at his sister's shop, Holiday World. It's the Christmas Season but Lance is feeling more humbug than anything else until Magnus Carstens and Jakob, his eight-year old nephew, come in. From the moment he sets eyes on the gorgeous blue eyed man Lance is smitten. When the Christmas tradition of a kiss under the mistletoe brings the two men together it's the beginning of a magical Christmas for them and the little boy who's still not over the death of his parents months before.
This is a sweet Christmas themed story. Lance and Magnus are likable guys and I enjoyed reading the development of their relationship. I also liked little Jakob. He's a cute kid who's been through a lot and the evolving relationship between him and Magnus was just as nice to read as the one between Lance and Magnus. There are obstacles on their path to a happy life together but the trio is able to work through them, strengthen their bonds and at the end Lance, Magnus and Jakob are well on their way to becoming a family.
Overall this is a nicely written and engaging story. The characters, including the supporting casts, are well drawn and the storyline was interesting. This is my first book by this author and I enjoyed it.
December 11, 2016
I loved Jakob! (I wish all 8-year-olds were that adult and well spoken... *snort* LOL) I HATE unanswered questions! (Why the kidnapping? We will never know... grrr) Why would anyone name their child Magnus? (Who cares it fit him perfectly and his cluelessness about the "real world" just made me want to take him home and hug him... for days!) If Lance got anymore adorable he would be my favorite blankie! (The son every mother hopes to raise but despairs of her lack of success! ;p)
Yep... that about sums up this cute Christmas read! *grin*
Yep... that about sums up this cute Christmas read! *grin*
December 6, 2017
Boy, that was bad! The entire story was rushed except for the sex which went on for pages. Does sex make a story better? Hell no but many authors and publishers obviously think it does. No amount of gratuitous sex could make Magnus and Lance into likable, believable characters. They were just too bland and dull in my opinion.
March 17, 2013
Alright, this was pretty disappointing for me. I really liked the premise of this story which is why I picked it up. The idea of one character being a glaciologist (not something you read everyday) interested me and although the rest sounded pretty typical and predictable, that doesn't mean it can't be a joy to read.
Unfortunately this one wasn't very enjoyable, though. It was alright, for sure, but as mentioned in some reviews the characters felt very one-dimensional, very unreal, almost like puppets that were put in a certain box beforehand and then suited with the appropriate adjectives. One character was a big scientist, always using logical thinking, but not knowing anything about the emotional side of things (Ahm... what? I'm a big fan of logical thinking being a scientist myself, but that one is so far over the top, it's not even funny). He was awkward in social situations, never had an emotional relationship to anyone in his life, but had no qualms of connecting to a total stranger, trusting him with his and his nephew's welfare, and telling him 'I love you' in the span of what? a week? Hmm... that seems like a bit of a fast turnaround, doesn't it? The other main character, Lance, is, of course, his total opposite. He's emotional, nurturing, caring, and dreams of being a house-dad (that I actually liked, you rarely see this in books, but why shouldn't he dream of it?), although he got a proper college education as to not disappoint his family's expectations. He was very much the overly sensitive type, always taking everything to heart and feeling hurt very quickly. I found his character to be far more believable than Magnus', but he also lacked depth and ... personality, I think.
I generally found it very hard to connect to the characters and although I knew after the first couple of pages how the characters looked like, at the end of the book, I still had no idea who they were.
Not to mention the weird happenings with Jakob's other uncle and his wife (Seriously, what was that? What were the reasons for their behaviour? Why could they think they would get away with it? Not to mention that the actions of law enforcement seemed slightly unrealistic...) or the fact that Jakob seemed like a pretty weird 8/9-year old to me with his way of dealing with everything and with the things he said.
And finally, the writing style: To me, it seemed pretty corny, awkward, and way over the top sometimes.
I'm sorry to say that I seriously doubt I'll continue to read this series.
Unfortunately this one wasn't very enjoyable, though. It was alright, for sure, but as mentioned in some reviews the characters felt very one-dimensional, very unreal, almost like puppets that were put in a certain box beforehand and then suited with the appropriate adjectives. One character was a big scientist, always using logical thinking, but not knowing anything about the emotional side of things (Ahm... what? I'm a big fan of logical thinking being a scientist myself, but that one is so far over the top, it's not even funny). He was awkward in social situations, never had an emotional relationship to anyone in his life, but had no qualms of connecting to a total stranger, trusting him with his and his nephew's welfare, and telling him 'I love you' in the span of what? a week? Hmm... that seems like a bit of a fast turnaround, doesn't it? The other main character, Lance, is, of course, his total opposite. He's emotional, nurturing, caring, and dreams of being a house-dad (that I actually liked, you rarely see this in books, but why shouldn't he dream of it?), although he got a proper college education as to not disappoint his family's expectations. He was very much the overly sensitive type, always taking everything to heart and feeling hurt very quickly. I found his character to be far more believable than Magnus', but he also lacked depth and ... personality, I think.
I generally found it very hard to connect to the characters and although I knew after the first couple of pages how the characters looked like, at the end of the book, I still had no idea who they were.
Not to mention the weird happenings with Jakob's other uncle and his wife (Seriously, what was that? What were the reasons for their behaviour? Why could they think they would get away with it? Not to mention that the actions of law enforcement seemed slightly unrealistic...) or the fact that Jakob seemed like a pretty weird 8/9-year old to me with his way of dealing with everything and with the things he said.
And finally, the writing style: To me, it seemed pretty corny, awkward, and way over the top sometimes.
I'm sorry to say that I seriously doubt I'll continue to read this series.
December 6, 2012
Sorry to say, this one is poorly executed all around. Awkward prose, clunky dialogue, caricature villains, insta-love, chick-with-dick, tell-don't-show writing. The whole bad-story package.
The basic setup is not bad. A glaciologist (studies glaciers), Magnus, takes a job with a national park in order to have a more stable home life when his brother and the brother's wife are killed, leaving their little boy an orphan. Magnus is named guardian. In the meantime, a physical therapist, Lance, moves back home to the same little town (Mistletoe, Wyoming) from LA, after his lover absconds with all their money. Lance is now working in his sister's Christmas-themed store; they meet when Magnus brings the little boy in to buy Christmas decorations. Romance ensues.
Lance moves into Magnus' home SIX DAYS AFTER THEY MEET, fercrissake. The Bad Guys are the little boys' other aunt and uncle. They are desperate to have the boy, make trouble with the sheriff, and finally kidnap him. Blah blah blah. The only interesting thing here is that the aunt and uncle do NOT make an issue of Magnus being gay -- they just accuse him of being unfit because he is emotionally remote and has no parenting skills.
Skip this one. There could have been a cute story, with Magnus being clueless about relationships and Lance being the warm fuzzy type, but the author missed the mark.
The basic setup is not bad. A glaciologist (studies glaciers), Magnus, takes a job with a national park in order to have a more stable home life when his brother and the brother's wife are killed, leaving their little boy an orphan. Magnus is named guardian. In the meantime, a physical therapist, Lance, moves back home to the same little town (Mistletoe, Wyoming) from LA, after his lover absconds with all their money. Lance is now working in his sister's Christmas-themed store; they meet when Magnus brings the little boy in to buy Christmas decorations. Romance ensues.
Lance moves into Magnus' home SIX DAYS AFTER THEY MEET, fercrissake. The Bad Guys are the little boys' other aunt and uncle. They are desperate to have the boy, make trouble with the sheriff, and finally kidnap him. Blah blah blah. The only interesting thing here is that the aunt and uncle do NOT make an issue of Magnus being gay -- they just accuse him of being unfit because he is emotionally remote and has no parenting skills.
Skip this one. There could have been a cute story, with Magnus being clueless about relationships and Lance being the warm fuzzy type, but the author missed the mark.
December 21, 2012
Lance Rivera is disillusioned after his last lover took their joint savings and skedaddled. Embarrassed and broke, he returns to his hometown of Mistletoe to be closer to his family and to try to make ends meet by working for his sister, Katie. While working in her Holiday themed store, a customer walks in with a young boy in tow. Things are a little awkward between the man and his young charge, but there is an immediate connection between Lance and young Jakob.
Magnus Carstens has become his nephew Jakob's guardian after Magnus' sister and brother-in-law died in a plane crash. In order to try to offer a stable home life, Magnus quit his field work as an esteemed glaciologist and has taken a new job as a park ranger in Mistletoe, Wyoming.
When he meets Lance in the shop, Katie challenges his scientific sensibilities by daring him to give in to the mistletoe tradition and kiss Lance under the mistletoe. Is mistletoe magical as they say? There's only one way to find out - with lots of data from serious experimentation.
I thought Lance was just the sweetest, and I really enjoyed the dynamic between the men and Jakob. This was a really fun short and I enjoyed reading it close to the holidays.
Magnus Carstens has become his nephew Jakob's guardian after Magnus' sister and brother-in-law died in a plane crash. In order to try to offer a stable home life, Magnus quit his field work as an esteemed glaciologist and has taken a new job as a park ranger in Mistletoe, Wyoming.
When he meets Lance in the shop, Katie challenges his scientific sensibilities by daring him to give in to the mistletoe tradition and kiss Lance under the mistletoe. Is mistletoe magical as they say? There's only one way to find out - with lots of data from serious experimentation.
I thought Lance was just the sweetest, and I really enjoyed the dynamic between the men and Jakob. This was a really fun short and I enjoyed reading it close to the holidays.
December 25, 2010
Mistletoe, mistletoe everywhere!
Do you want to kiss a total stranger? You are in luck, here's some mistletoe!
Are you a hot Swedish scientist who likes to run experiments to fully understand the effects of mistletoe? Well, you need a test subject and Magnus only wants one...Lance. It helps that his nephew, Jakob, likes Lance too and at every opportunity is drawing Lance into their lives.
Lance has had a tough way to go it since his former partner cleaned out their account and left him with nothing. He is struggling to make it and if it weren't for is family, where would he be? Now he has a gorgeous man and an adorable little boy who wants to spend time with him. How can you not like going to a house were every doorway is decorated with large amounts of mistletoe? But Lance wants more. Is he willing to fight for it?
I loved watching Magnus grow out of his social awkwardness. I loved the connection that Jakob and Lance had from the beginning. I had lots of hope for these three. Great story!
Do you want to kiss a total stranger? You are in luck, here's some mistletoe!
Are you a hot Swedish scientist who likes to run experiments to fully understand the effects of mistletoe? Well, you need a test subject and Magnus only wants one...Lance. It helps that his nephew, Jakob, likes Lance too and at every opportunity is drawing Lance into their lives.
Lance has had a tough way to go it since his former partner cleaned out their account and left him with nothing. He is struggling to make it and if it weren't for is family, where would he be? Now he has a gorgeous man and an adorable little boy who wants to spend time with him. How can you not like going to a house were every doorway is decorated with large amounts of mistletoe? But Lance wants more. Is he willing to fight for it?
I loved watching Magnus grow out of his social awkwardness. I loved the connection that Jakob and Lance had from the beginning. I had lots of hope for these three. Great story!
December 17, 2009
4.5 stars ~ I absolutley adored Magnus and Lance, and Jakob? My heart broke then rejoiced for him. I also laughed aloud at his 8-year-old views and acceptance; what a wonderful little boy.
I loved that Lance's dream is not run-of-the-mill, especially for men; but it's real and I could feel the pain and sense of loss that he felt.
Poor Magnus; now this is one lost man when it comes to anything dealing with emotions and leading with the heart.
Both Lance and Magnus have issues ~ as do we all ~ and it was wonderful to watch as both men were able to provide the other with the opportunity to step out of their comfort zone and actually start to live their own dream.
A touching, loving and beautiful Christmas story with an unexpected twist and three people who badly need each other finally being able to achieve their hearts' desire.
Serena Yates, you did beautifully!
I loved that Lance's dream is not run-of-the-mill, especially for men; but it's real and I could feel the pain and sense of loss that he felt.
Poor Magnus; now this is one lost man when it comes to anything dealing with emotions and leading with the heart.
Both Lance and Magnus have issues ~ as do we all ~ and it was wonderful to watch as both men were able to provide the other with the opportunity to step out of their comfort zone and actually start to live their own dream.
A touching, loving and beautiful Christmas story with an unexpected twist and three people who badly need each other finally being able to achieve their hearts' desire.
Serena Yates, you did beautifully!
May 3, 2010
I really like this story. I think it was one of the best that was in Advent Calendar. It was a very cute story for any time. But what about the evil aunt and uncle?? I saw the info for the sequel, and what you wrote in diff review. OMG so next they will have an evil aunt and uncle and father and bad woman to put up with!!! Can't wait to read that one!! Great job Serena!!
(are we gonna what to slap Magnus up side the head in next book? lol
(are we gonna what to slap Magnus up side the head in next book? lol
September 6, 2015
This is a warm and sweet book. I flip-flopped on what to rate this. In the end I went with 4 because it was short and a little shallow. I also wanted a conclusion to the kidnapping. There seemed to be no reason for it. I like to know why it happened and wasn't sure it really brought a lot to the story. Still I loved the characters. I hope there is more to this story since it seems to have more to give:)
December 2, 2009
This was just a sweet sweet love story. I really enjoyed it!!
December 19, 2009
This story is kept me enraptured from start to finish. A very touching story about emotional growth and unexpected love. Very sweet.
November 19, 2010
What a cute and happy story
December 10, 2017
3.0 Stars
I wanted to like this one more but the writing was a bit stilted & awkward, even with Lance's POV. And it was entirely too rushed. From having a broken heart on Thanksgiving to this insta-family in less than a couple weeks? Yeah, not a fan. I love the insta-family trope but I guess I need a bigger gap between breaking up with the ex and starting this new life.
Also, for someone so analytical and out of touch with his feelings, Magnus sure did do a 180 when it came to expressing and thinking emotionally. Sure, that's supposed to be a result of Lance teaching him to examine those feelings...but, again, all of that in a couple weeks? Man, I'm pretty sure there are therapists out there that would pay a MINT for his secret to getting someone to that level so quickly!
But I did like Jakob; he's a kid written to be age appropriate and his reactions felt authentic to the situations (like losing his parents). Still not sure what the hell was going on with the distant in-laws and their meddling; that sheriff's visit was way weird, too...and after that dramatic stunt we still don't have an explanation for why? Boo. Their actions in Wyoming and after leaving didn't feel like they were actually all that invested in Jakob's safety, emotional well-being or best interest; I thought there would be a monetary explanation or whatnot (life insurance? lawsuit?), but apparently no. They're just assholes. Still, boo. (Kudos for letting the LEOs do their job, though, instead of having the MCs turn into amateur detectives.)
I wanted to like this one more but the writing was a bit stilted & awkward, even with Lance's POV. And it was entirely too rushed. From having a broken heart on Thanksgiving to this insta-family in less than a couple weeks? Yeah, not a fan. I love the insta-family trope but I guess I need a bigger gap between breaking up with the ex and starting this new life.
Also, for someone so analytical and out of touch with his feelings, Magnus sure did do a 180 when it came to expressing and thinking emotionally. Sure, that's supposed to be a result of Lance teaching him to examine those feelings...but, again, all of that in a couple weeks? Man, I'm pretty sure there are therapists out there that would pay a MINT for his secret to getting someone to that level so quickly!
But I did like Jakob; he's a kid written to be age appropriate and his reactions felt authentic to the situations (like losing his parents). Still not sure what the hell was going on with the distant in-laws and their meddling; that sheriff's visit was way weird, too...and after that dramatic stunt we still don't have an explanation for why? Boo. Their actions in Wyoming and after leaving didn't feel like they were actually all that invested in Jakob's safety, emotional well-being or best interest; I thought there would be a monetary explanation or whatnot (life insurance? lawsuit?), but apparently no. They're just assholes. Still, boo. (Kudos for letting the LEOs do their job, though, instead of having the MCs turn into amateur detectives.)
October 28, 2018
This story definitely had a lot going on for its shorter length and I think I would have enjoyed a little more meat on its bones. Kids can be a great part of a story plot and I did thoroughly enjoy Jakob. Where I hoped for a bit more was in development of the relationship between Magnus and Lance, and even more so, in the issue surrounding Jakob. Still, Christmas stories always leave me feeling a little bit warm and happy.
March 14, 2012
A new twist on a Christmas season story. My first Serena Yates story and definitely not be my last! Serena weaves a wonderful tale of two very different men destined to complete each other. She had me cheering for them from the very beginning, especially for Lance. I was practically shouting "Come on Magnus! What are you waiting for? Step under that mistletoe and kiss that sweet boy!" If you are looking for hard core look somewhere else, but if you want to enjoy a sweet,touching, uplifting story that will renew your faith in love, The Mistletoe Phenomenon is a good choice. Serena's descriptions were vivid and her characters clearly defined. I felt cold when they were cold and hot when they were....er...hot. READ IT! You will not be disappointed.
December 26, 2016
Magnus' life has been turned upside down when he is given custody of his nephew, he takes a new jobs and moves them to a small town. Lance had to move back home after his ex ran off with all their money, he is working for his sister in her store. When Lance and Magnus meet under the mistletoe sparks fly.
I enjoyed the book, but it felt like a couple things were really explained well, and maybe they will be discussed in later books. For one, the kidnapping of Jakob didn't really make sense and pretty much came out of left field and was never really explained. It was kind of implied that it was because his aunt and uncle didn't want him with Magnus. Minor the few things like this I enjoyed the book.
I enjoyed the book, but it felt like a couple things were really explained well, and maybe they will be discussed in later books. For one, the kidnapping of Jakob didn't really make sense and pretty much came out of left field and was never really explained. It was kind of implied that it was because his aunt and uncle didn't want him with Magnus. Minor the few things like this I enjoyed the book.
July 2, 2010
I really liked this book. From the beginning, I was drawn to the characters and whenever they were upset or hurting, I was upset or hurting with them. Jakob is such a fun, sweet character that you can't help but love him. I liked how Magnus seemed so confident about his work, but when it came to interacting with others he lost his composure. I only wish it was longer! Looking forward to reading the next book!
December 3, 2010
Pretty cute little holiday story. It had a Hallmark Christmas movie feel to it, but with (bonus!) smut. Very sweet with likable characters. It was a tad too short for my taste and some of the dialog felt a little off in a few places (personal preference there, not anything about the writing) but, hey, it's a holiday story with a warm fuzzy plot, some steamy scenes and a sweet ending. 3.5 stars overall, bumping it up to 4 for goodreads.
December 4, 2011
Set in the town of Mistletoe, Wyoming, The Mistletoe Phenomenon tells the story of Lance Rivera, whose luck changes when he meets Magnus Carstens and his orphaned nephew Jakob. It is such a sweet story that it would it would seem wrong to criticise it. Thankfully, I have nothing but praise for this wonderful book.
December 26, 2009
Very cute story! Reading it was a great way to spend Christmas morning. :)
January 24, 2010
Christmas and romance, my favorite combination.
February 18, 2010
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May 14, 2010
I loved this one. Such a sweet nice story with a happy ending!!
September 15, 2010
Very heartwarming story.
March 11, 2011
this is what I woul call an awwww book. No surprises, no horrible crises; a fun read.
December 19, 2011
I've visited Jackson, Wyoming before so I know a few of the places mentioned. Overall I really liked this book
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