🎄 💋 💗 The Christmas Kiss 💗 💋 🎄 (2019) - Book Review
On Tour with Prism Book Tours
The Christmas Kiss
(Back
to Bluestone River #2)
By Virginia
McCullough
Contemporary
Romance
Paperback
& ebook, 384 pages
December
1st 2019 by Harlequin Heartwarming
Will
working together
…lead to
together forever?
Recently
divorced, Parker Davis needs to focus on his new job so he can provide a stable
home for his daughter in time for the Christmas holidays. The problem is, he’s
frequently at odds with his boss. He and Emma O’Connell approach everything
differently. Yet he finds her intriguing, and Bluestone River festivities keep
pushing them together—often enough that two people at odds could find
themselves evenly matched in love!
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Other Books in the Series
A Family
for Jason
(Back
to Bluestone River #1)
By Virginia
McCullough
Contemporary
Romance
Paperback
& ebook, 384 pages
August 1st
2019 by Harlequin Heartwarming
She’s
not home for keeps
Unless he
proves first love is forever
Bluestone
River is a minefield of memories for Mike Abbot—all involving Ruby Driscoll.
Twenty years after scandal divided them, they’re both back in their hometown.
Ruby’s visit is strictly temporary. But as she uses her trauma expertise to
help his vulnerable son, Mike faces what his heart has always known. Ruby’s
still his one and only. This time, can he convince her to stay?
About the Author
Born and
raised in Chicago, Virginia McCullough has been lucky enough
to develop her writing career in many locations, including the coast of Maine,
the mountains of North Carolina, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and currently,
Northeast Wisconsin. She started her career in nonfiction, first writing
articles and then books as a ghostwriter and coauthor. She’s written more than
100 books for physicians, business owners, professional speakers and many
others with information to share or a story to tell.
Virginia’s
books feature characters who could be your neighbors and friends. They come in
all ages and struggle with everyday life issues in small-town environments that
almost always include water—oceans, lakes, or rivers. The mother of two grown
children, you’ll find Virginia with her nose a book, walking on trails or her
neighborhood street, or she may be packing her bag to take off for her next
adventure. And she’s always working on another story about hope, healing, and
second chances.
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December 18, 2019
It’s that time of year – Christmas. Not
only a time for joy, gift giving, snow, and romance!
This is my first visit to Bluestone
River with Parker and Emma. This is the second book in the “Back to Bluestone
River” series. This is a perfect standalone title on its own.
When I thought of Parker as a single dad
– I thought his daughter was younger. But, that wasn’t too much of a
disappointment. What did tear at me was the divorce issue, which is especially
harder on children – of any age. Nicole; Parker’s daughter; is torn between
being mad at her mom for walking out on them, and hoping that her mom will invite
her to move in with her. In addition, there is some manipulation that her mom
is pulling behind the scenes that makes this more realistic.
Parker’s initial perceptions of Emma –
being older is interesting. Despite Emma’s disability (which I loved the author
included) and his perceptions of her – he enjoys her company as they work on
the bird sanctuary in Bluestone River. McCullough does a great job of
realistically weaving in the disability so that the character still enjoys her
life and doesn’t feel sorry for herself.
The attraction between the two is
immediate and apparent, but doesn’t rush through. It is a slow and natural
progression with how they work together to bring the sanctuary to life.
This was an endearing story with all
sides have equal representation.
As always, the Harlequin books have happy endings.
And, especially the Heartwarming series. This is no exception.
If you enjoy a clean romance without Christian
references – these books fit that description. This one was a “curl up on the
couch, cup of cocoa, warm blanket, cloudy day” read. Cozy and beautiful.
Definitely a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ read.
Thank you again to Prism Book Tours and
Virginia McCullough for including me in this tour. A positive review wasn’t
required, and all words are my own.
Thanks so much for hosting me on my book tour. I'm glad you enjoyed A CHRISTMAS KISS
ReplyDeleteYou're so very welcome! It was a pleasure! 🎄
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