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Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Dreaming of ChristmasDreaming of Christmas by Joanne Dannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this collection of five heartwarming festive romances. ‘Dreaming of Christmas’ gives us five books in one, and each story was a wonderfully written romance which put me in the Christmas spirit. The five stories were all linked and were all about love, hope, family and of course the magic of Christmas. In ‘A Magical Christmas in Jerusalem’, sparks fly between Kiara Lonsdale and Jacques Lenoir, who runs a family tours business in Israel, over camel rides in the desert and mud baths at the Dead Sea. The couple must decide whether what they have is just a holiday romance or something more. ‘Another Magical Christmas in Jerusalem’, centres on Lucie Lenoir a tour guide in Jerusalem who is part of the family business. There is instant attraction between her and Tom Connor but Tom finds Lucie’s large family overwhelming and he’s never wanted a child of his own and Lucie does. The pair must either reach a compromise and have a relationship or just have a holiday romance. In ‘Christmas Kiss, New Year’s Wish’, Taylor Williamson has a massive crush on her best friend, Luca Bianchi but is afraid of ruining their twenty year friendship. Having shared a kiss or two at Christmas Taylor wishes their Christmas kisses will lead to more but Luca is about to return overseas for two more years.
‘Christmas Kiss in London’, introduces us to Amber who accidentally friends Stuntman Darcy Harris on social media but he lives halfway around the world, is a party guy and is younger than her. Darcy is interested in casual hookups where else Amber wants to settle down but there is a chance that their friendship can become love after sharing a snowy Christmas kiss in London. In ‘Christmas Kiss: But only for the holidays’, CEO Leo Turner needs a fake girlfriend for the holidays. Supermodel Jenna Williamson seems perfect as she’s not interested in settling down, however, when Christmas kisses become heated between the couple Leo realises that he can not meticulously organise everything. With a bit of Christmas magic their “arrangement” could become permanent. Each story has a lovely romantic storyline featuring some likeable, realistic and relatable characters, which made this an enjoyable and engaging read. The characters all came to life due to the authors descriptive narrative and the chemistry between the couples really came across as well. I could not put this book down once I picked it up and I fell in love with each story. This was a lovely romantic Christmas collection which is a perfect read for during the festive period.

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Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon – Review by Rochelle Ferguson

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Dreaming of ChristmasDreaming of Christmas by Joanne Dannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed reading the short stories. The Christmas aspect of these romances filled me with the festive spirit to the point that I could not stop smiling. I instantly fell in love with the characters and Joanne Dannon’s writing style. If you enjoy reading Christmas romances’, this book is definitely for you especially as you drink a mug of hot chocolate by the fire.

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Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon – Review by Kerry Carr

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Dreaming of ChristmasDreaming of Christmas by Joanne Dannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. It is a collection of 5 romance stories set at Christmas time. They are so full of festive joy and the magic of christmas that it really makes you get into the spirit of the season.

The romance is sweet and very fitting to go with the Christmas time. The stories are perfect reading to curl up with in front of a warm fire with hot chocolate. The characters are so well written that you can’t help but fall in love with them and feel all the emotions that they are going through.

These books are a great example of the magic and romance that Christmas can bring.

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Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon – Review by Katie Kearney

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Dreaming of ChristmasDreaming of Christmas by Joanne Dannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon. I love holiday stories. There’s just something about losing myself in some sweet stories when the world gets to be too much. Each of the stories in this set pulled at everyone of my heartstrings and I loved every minute of it. I’d say my favorite was probably Christmas kiss: but only for the Holidays. I just found myself completely hooked on that story but trust me each one is very easy to love. Each has characters you can’t help but connect with and root for. Each is well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. I’m so glad I found this set of stories and could get lost in its pages for a while. Four big stars and highly recommended!

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Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon – Review by Candida Hopper

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Dreaming of ChristmasDreaming of Christmas by Joanne Dannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances
By Joanne Dannon

This is the perfect time of year to read these 5 sweet holiday romances. I enjoyed every one of these stories, they put me in the holiday spirit. These were heartwarming, had wonderful characters, and took place in wonderful places. I found myself becoming invested in each of these characters and hoping they found love and happiness. This is the first time I have read anything by this author and I will definitely be on the lookout for more things to read from her. I recommend reading this book.

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Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon – Review by Heather Lovelace

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Dreaming of ChristmasDreaming of Christmas by Joanne Dannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This collection of Christmas stories is one that any contemporary romance lover will want to add to their library immediately. The author has done a beautiful job crafting each story, with wonderful characters and enthralling holiday storylines. I enjoyed each short story on its own and the collection in its entirety. A perfect volume for a cozy winter read near the Christmas tree. Loved it!

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Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Dreaming of ChristmasDreaming of Christmas by Joanne Dannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon
I absolutely loved this book of five complete sweet holiday romances. Each story has heart warming moments that are sure to have you believing in Christmas Magic. I found myself lost in the pages all while curled up under a blanket on the couch .So if you’re looking for a sweet holiday romance I highly recommend this book. I look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon – Review by Michelle Austin

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Dreaming of ChristmasDreaming of Christmas by Joanne Dannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dreaming of Christmas by Joanne Dannon was a good 4 star read.

We get five short stories:
1. A Magical Christmas in Jerusalem
2. Another Magical Christmas in Jerusalem
3. Christmas Kiss, New Year’s Wish
4. Christmas Kiss in London
5. Christmas Kiss: But only for the holidays

A Magical Christmas in Jerusalem, Kiara is going on a trip her grandmother had always wanted to take with her grandfather, spend Christmas in Jerusalem. Kiara ends up meeting a very handsome man (Jacques) that turns out to be one of their tour guides. When he takes her on special little trips they start to connect and fall in love. Will these two follow their hearts or is this only a holiday romance?

Another Magical Christmas in Jerusalem, Tom is in Jerusalem to celebrate his friend’s wedding. When he meets Lucie they have an instant connection. He’s not used to large families and is slightly overwhelmed by hers. Lucie has always dreamed of being a writer and having a family as well. Can these two get a HEA?

Christmas Kiss, New Year’s Wish, Taylor has a secret crush on her best friend of 20 years. Luca has returned from working at NASA and shares with her that he has been asked to do another two-year contract. When they unexpectedly share a kiss, things start to swirl in Taylors head and Luca is confused as well. Could he feel the same way she does? Can these two have more than a friendship?

Christmas Kiss in London, the way that Amber meets works in a clinic helping couples conceive and start families and she has been thinking more and more about her future. After a Christmas party where she met someone annoying and pretended to friend him on Facebook, she ends up getting a private message from the man she did friend and from there they start talking. They connect on so many levels and when she goes to visit him sparks fly. Will they continue as friends or go for more? I really liked these two, this was my favorite story in this collection.

Christmas Kiss: But only for the holidays, Jenna is a model down on her luck and currently back at her parents house. With the holidays coming she has to pretend she’s happy or her mother will try and set her up with someone. Leo has found himself single and needs to find someone to be his date for several events. The last person he wants to ask is his friend Jenna but he runs out of options. Jenna wasn’t thrilled to see Leo, he’s boring and not her type. But when he makes her an offer she can’t refuse she agrees to help him. As they spend more time together the closer they get. Can these two opposites have a HEA?

Overall I really enjoyed all of these holiday romances. Each couple was great and the authors pulled you right in with their writing. If you’re looking for a great collection to read, 1-click and get started today.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon – Review by Lianne Probert

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Dreaming of ChristmasDreaming of Christmas by Joanne Dannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dreaming of Christmas is a collection of five festive novellas. I’m not always a massive fan of short stories, I like to have a bit more time to get to know the characters, but in this case I really enjoyed it! Each story was filled with wonderful characters and was a heartwarming tale. It’s the perfect type of book to dip in and out of. It’s especially good if you find you haven’t got a whole lot of time at the minute, it’s easy to read and doesn’t take long at all to get invested in the stories and the characters.
I’m a huge fan of Christmas themed romances, they really help get you into the spirit of things. If that’s the type of book you are looking for, I would definitely recommend this.

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Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Dreaming of ChristmasDreaming of Christmas by Joanne Dannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon are fun and romantic. Each story is connected in some way and they take place at different romantic settings around the world. The joy and magic of Christmas make them more enjoyable. The stories are short, but they still leave their mark and warm your heart. Joanne has incorporated some of her travels and knowledge of the places she has visited into her work and it is easy to see the passion woven with her words.

 

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon – Review by Kerry Baker

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Dreaming of ChristmasDreaming of Christmas by Joanne Dannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon is a great collection of holiday romances that are sure to get you in the festive spirit. These are all sweet, heartwarming stories that will have you believe in the magic of Christmas for sure. They are nice easy reads meaning they are easy to pass away an afternoon or two getting lost in the great characters.
These are the first books that I have read by this author I enjoyed the pacing of the books. They were well developed and all had a different enough storyline that you couldn’t get them mixed up. I enjoyed each of the characters as well – they all seemed to work so well together and I definitely found myself invested in each of the couples. This was a really good collection and I would recommend it for sure.

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Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon – Review by Angela Hayes

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Dreaming of ChristmasDreaming of Christmas by Joanne Dannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3 ½ Stars

Dreaming of Christmas by Joanne Dannon is a wonderful collection of Christmas/holiday romances. This is the first time I have read any of Ms. Dannon’s work, so I was excited to see what I would find. I love Christmas stories, and at this time of the year I tend to read as many as I can- so I was only too happy to one-click a copy to explore.
There are five short stories that make up this collection. They are:

-A Magical Christmas in Jerusalem
– Another Magical Christmas in Jerusalem
– Christmas Kiss, New Year’s Wish
– Christmas Kiss in London
– Christmas Kiss: But Only For the Holidays

The stories are sweet, cut, and fun- with banter, emotion and interesting characters- made for an enjoyable read.
Happy Reading.

Thank you, Joanne Dannon!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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Dreaming of ChristmasDreaming of Christmas by Joanne Dannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon. Each story is connected in some way. What a great way to get you into the Christmas spirit! The author did a great job writing 5 connected stories that while being similar in storyline really had their own feel. I didn’t feel like I was reading 5 of the same story. Each one had it’s own flair. The stories are so sweet and romantic and definitely bring the Christmas magic. The characters were very thoughtfully written and you couldn’t help but want to follow the journey of each of them. I couldn’t put these books down!

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Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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Dreaming of ChristmasDreaming of Christmas by Joanne Dannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon. Each story is connected in some way. What a great way to get you into the Christmas spirit! The author did a great job writing 5 connected stories that while being similar in storyline really had their own feel. I didn’t feel like I was ready 5 of the same story. Each one had it’s own flair. The stories are so sweet and romantic and definitely bring the Christmas magic. The characters were very thoughtfully written and you couldn’t help but want to follow the journey of each of them. I couldn’t put these books down!

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Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon – Review by Laura-Jane Minnie

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Dreaming of ChristmasDreaming of Christmas by Joanne Dannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

5 great Novellas to get you in the Christmas spirit full of love, family and cheer. Reading this has made me even more excited for Christmas and i am definitely going to read more from this author. I cant choose a favourite story as they are all amazing and all have something different about them.

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Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon – Review by Rachel Moss

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Dreaming of ChristmasDreaming of Christmas by Joanne Dannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dreaming of Christmas by Joanne Dannon was a really good read! This is a short collection of five different short Christmas stories, each one connected in some way with the next. The storylines of each one was similar, but also different in their own way, if that makes sense, with all of them being very good to read. My only complaint, was some of the stories had timelines that didn’t make sense. Time wasn’t established well, and events happened that didn’t make much sense in a time frame point of view. But I enjoyed all the characters in the various stories. They were very well written, and while they are romance stories, they are not explicit at all. Very sweet stories to read at this time of year!

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Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon – Review by Katie Matthews

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Dreaming of ChristmasDreaming of Christmas by Joanne Dannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Oh I loved this set of Christmas novellas; they were all so lovely and heart-warming to read. Absolutely perfect for curling up with on a cold night! Each story had wonderful main characters that I fell in love with straight away. They were all really well written and perfect for just grabbing as they are so easy to get into. I loved that I could just put it down and pick up again and start a new novella. Although they were novellas they were all crammed full of story, romance, fun times and more! I definitely recommend this book and I look forward to reading more from this author again in the future.

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Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Dreaming of ChristmasDreaming of Christmas by Joanne Dannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This a book of five complete Christmas romance stories. Each story brings spirit and is written with a lot of heart and soul. They each inspire hope, faith and love that will stick with you. Each story takes a magical Christmas Kiss to a new level. They have characters that bring the story to life and made me feel as if I was right there with them. I had no problems connecting with them as they brought each story to life. These stories and characters warmed my heart and I found myself hoping that each couple would find their Christmas HEAs. My favorite was Christmas Kiss, A New Year’s Wish. This is a story of friendship turns relationship. Taylor has a crush on her best friend Luca. Will one kiss change everything for them? Can you keep something that just maybe wasn’t yours to start with? I highly recommend this book. It certainly made my afternoon warmer.

Review by @bjwagner
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Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon – Review by Laura Furuta

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Dreaming of ChristmasDreaming of Christmas by Joanne Dannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances
By Joanne Dannon
5 out of 5 stars

I loved reading the stories in the book Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon. They are fun and enjoyable. They are romantic and have moments that warm your heart and soothe the soul. This book put me in the Christmas mood and is perfect to be read by the fire with a cup of coffee/tea. I loved all of the characters and I couldn’t help but root for them to find their HEA. These are stories that show the meaning of true love and how it can happen anytime or anywhere. I got a warm, fuzzy feeling while reading. There is Christmas magic at work, and I loved how each of the main characters interacts and banters with each other. The author does a wonderful job of making both the stories and the characters come alive. Don’t miss out on five stories that are romantic, entertaining, and exciting to read. I highly recommend reading them.

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