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Love, Christmas – Movies You Love (The Holiday Series Book 2) by Various Authors – Review by Maura Harper

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Love, Christmas - Movies You Love (The Holiday Series Book 2)Love, Christmas – Movies You Love by Mimi Barbour
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m so glad I “stumbled” upon this anthology. Some of these authors are new to me while others are authors I’ve become familiar with over the last few years. While some of the stories are novellas or shorts from series, I don’t think you will be lost at all with any of them and may actually desire to read the entire series because they are that good.

Each story is a take on a “holiday” movie. Either a complete retelling or “fan fiction”… Some I have seen some I have not. Some movies I LOVED and watched over and over and others I didn’t care for. Based on my movie viewing experience, I tried to be unbiased when reading these stories.

Here are a few samples of the stories.

LOVE, ACTUALLY BY THE SEA by Traci Hall – A quick and emotional story about memories and realities and new beginnings. A story about having regrets before even trying. “Life just happens. Nothing extra special or pre-ordained about it.”

TWO HEARTS HOME FOR CHRISTMAS (TWO HEARTS WOUNDED WARRIOR ROMANCE BOOK 9) by Tamara Ferguson While this is book 9 of a series, it can absolutely be read as a stand-alone. I love love love this entire series and this was a fantastic addition to it. This is one that I hope you fall in love with and go back to the beginning where it all started.

THE HOLIDAY (CHRISTMAS) by Nancy Radke This is a story about house switching and I LOVED THE MOVIE so I was a little worried about how the author would “re-imagine” the story. It was everything I wanted it to be and so much more.

I could go on and on and recap every book, but I feel like that would be doing you a disservice. Grab this anthology and read them all. It is one of those books that you can pick up and put down and not worry about “missing anything”. If you are like me, you will rip right through it.

I would recommend this to anyone and everyone who enjoys reading and especially if they like reading holiday tales.

Review by @mauraharper

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Love, Christmas: Movies You Love (The Holiday Series Book #2) Anthology by Mimi Barbour, Leanne Banks, Joan Reeves, Mona Risk, Rebecca York, Jacquie Biggar, Alicia Street, Nancy Radke, Katy Walters, Stephanie Queen, Aileen Fish, Rachelle Ayala, Dani Haviland, Traci E. Hall, Taylor Lee, Donna Fasano, Cynthia Cooke, Susan Jean Ricci, Tamara Ferguson, Suzanne Jenkins, Natalie Ann, Ev Bishop, Alyssa Bailey, Stacy Eaton, Jen Talty, Melinda De Ross – Review by Angela Hayes

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Love, Christmas - Movies You Love (The Holiday Series Book 2)Love, Christmas – Movies You Love by Mimi Barbour
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Love, Christmas: Movies You Love is a superb anthology made up of 26 wonderful stories from 26 very accomplished authors. This is a fabulous collection of Holiday Romances, all with a common theme which is “favourite Christmas movies”- and each author has chosen one of their favourite Christmas movies as inspiration for their story. The movies range from “The Holiday”, “It’s A Wonderful Life”, “A Christmas Carol”, The Polar Express”, “Miracle on 34th Street”, How The Grinch Stole Christmas”, and “A Charlie Brown Christmas”- just to name a few. Every story is unique to the author and different from its companions- all having their own tone, feel and flavour- but yet managing to complement one another by the use of the same inspiration.
The stories range from contemporary romance, to regency romance, second chances… and more. We meet a variety of wonderful characters who bring their story to life, characters such as; Doctor, Princess, Single Mother, Navy Seal, author, children, furry friends, magical beings, Angel, broken characters, and many more . This book collection took me on a journey that had a little bit of everything, from mystery, suspense, romance, humour, drama, emotions, deception, twists, surprises, heart, soul, snow, mistletoe, family, friends, memories, miracles, a touch of danger in places, new beginnings, painful pasts, sparks, sizzle, and many endearing characters.
I was excited to see several of my favourite authors had contributed to the collection- Mimi Barbour, Stephanie Queen, Tamara Ferguson, Melinda De Ross, and Natalie Ann and as expected they didn’t let me down, captivating me from beginning to end with their stories. Other authors who I am familiar with from reading some of their works in other Anthologies, but as yet haven’t had a chance to fully explore their books- but this has pushed me to make sure that I do so very soon. Then there are quite a few new-to-me authors who I will now be adding to my TBR to enjoy over he coming months.
So, be prepared to be swept away into all the various storylines and situations as each story unfolds. There are many hours of stimulating, heart-warming, and enticing reading to be had. So, strap yourself in and get ready for take-off.

The collection contains:

 

A Wonderful Life By: Mimi Barbour

A Royal White Christmas By: Leanne Banks

Brianna’s Season For Miracles By: Joan Reeves

Jingle With My Princess By: Mona Risk

Can She Get Home For Christmas By: Rebecca York

Mistletoe Inn By: Jacquie Biggar

A Miracle On Christmas Tree Street By: Alicia Street

The Holiday (Christmas) By: Nancy Radke

Love Letters From A Snowman Katy Walters

Holiday Affair By: Stephanie Queen

Almost Christmas in Connecticut By: Aileen Fish

A Christmas Creek Carol By: Rachelle Ayala

The Polar XPress By: Dani Haviland

Love Actually (By The Sea) By: Traci E. Hall

The Ref-er-ee By: Taylor Lee

Her Mr. Miracle By: Donna Fasano

A Christmas to Remember By: Cynthia Cooke

A Joyous Holiday Inn By: Susan Jean Ricci

Two Hearts Home for Christmas By: Tamara Ferguson

Christmas With the Clouds By: Suzanne Jenkins

How Gavin Stole Christmas By: Natalie Ann

A Sharla Brown Christmas By: Ev Bishop

In the Spirit of Christmas By: Alyssa Bailey

Finding Love on Christmas Vacation By: Stacy Eaton

A Christmas Getaway By: Jen Talty

Boyfriend Wanted for Christmas By: Melinda De Ross

 

This book is a perfect way to spend some of the holidays, curled up beside a fire place, or relaxing by the pool- there is something here to please everyone.

Thank you to all the contributing authors!

 

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Love, Christmas – Movies You Love (The Holiday Series Book 2) Anthology – Review by Heather Lovelace

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Love, Christmas - Movies You Love (The Holiday Series Book 2)Love, Christmas – Movies You Love by Mimi Barbour
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This Christmas anthology is just as I hoped it would be – a sweet and romantic collection of stories filled with charm and cheer that beckons the reader to a cozy couch with cocoa in hand. The authors incorporated well known holiday movie themes into their respective stories, doing justice to the original theme and yet providing a new take an a classic. A simply delightful collection that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. I look forward to reading them again by the light of my Christmas tree.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace

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Love, Christmas – Movies You Love (The Holiday Series Book 2) by Various Authors – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Love, Christmas - Movies You Love (The Holiday Series Book 2)Love, Christmas – Movies You Love by Mimi Barbour
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This anthology is a collection of stories by great authors, some new and old to me. Each story will bring the holiday spirit into your heart. These are short stories that warmed my heart and pulled at my heartstrings. They bring the magic of Christmas the way it’s supposed to be, full of love, giving and togetherness. I have my favorites and I am sure you will find your favorites as well. I highly recommend this book.

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Love, Christmas – Movies You Love (The Holiday Series Book 2) – Review by Laura Furuta

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Love, Christmas - Movies You Love (The Holiday Series Book 2)Love, Christmas – Movies You Love by Mimi Barbour
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love, Christmas – Movies You Love (The Holiday Series Book 2)
By: by Mimi Barbour (Author), Leanne Banks (Author), Joan Reeves (Author), Mona Risk (Author), Rebecca York (Author), Jacquie Biggar (Author), Alicia Street (Author), Nancy Radke (Author), Katy Walters (Author), Stephanie Queen (Author), Aileen Fish (Author), Rachelle Ayala (Author), Dani Haviland (Author), Traci Hall (Author), Taylor Lee (Author), Donna Fasano (Author), Cynthia Cooke (Author), Susan Jean Ricci (Author), Tamara Ferguson (Author), Suzanne Jenkins (Author), Natalie Ann (Author), Ev Bishop (Author), Alyssa Bailey (Author), Stacy Eaton (Author), Jen Talty (Author), Melinda De Ross (Author)
5 out of 5 stars

The anthology Love, Christmas – Movies You Love (The Holiday Series Book 2) are wonderful stories that I loved reading. The stories are all different lengths however the romance and spirit of Christmas shines through with each one I read. There are so many different authors that I have never read stories by and I found that I enjoyed the different writing styles. Those are the main reasons that I love anthologies so much. There are heartwarming and romantic moments that I loved reading about. I enjoyed reading about the characters, how they interact with each other and the role each one of them has in the stories. Starting each story that I read was like unwrapping a different present under the tree. There are moments that make you go “Aww” and also times when I got misty-eyed. Each story that I read was wonderfully written and ones that I would recommend. A cup of hot chocolate and a plate of cookies are recommended when you settle down on the couch to read this anthology.

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Beach Love (Love Collection Book 4) by Natalie Ann – Review by Jana Teppih

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Beach Love (Love Collection Book 4)Beach Love by Natalie Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beach Love is the fourth book in her Love Collection series. I read it as a standalone and I think it is ok to do so … obviously one could argue that one always gets more out of the series by reading the stories in order and … but what about if you are just getting acquainted with a new writer? Well, I started with the fourth book, enjoyed it tremendously so I might just pick up also the first three books as I got a bit curious about some of the characters that I know were in the previous books …
Beach Love is a short and easy read when you are craving something sweet and relaxing with a little twist of fate thrown into it … Beach Love is the story of Melissa and Connor and they really seem to be made for each other … there is instant attraction and there is slow burn and there is soul searching and there is being honest with oneself and taking a chance …
So if you are a romantic at heart and want to spend an evening with something easy and heart-warming then pick up a bottle of wine and Beach Love!

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Beach Love (Love Collection Series Book #4) by Natalie Ann – Review by Angela Hayes

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Beach Love (Love Collection)Beach Love by Natalie Ann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Beach Love is the fourth book in the Love Collection by Natalie Ann. I didn’t realise when I got this book that it is the fourth book in the series- but after reading it, you could definitely read it as a standalone. I was intrigued by the secondary characters in this story and have discovered that they have their own story in this series- so I will definitely be going back and one-clicking the other three books to enjoy, as well. This book (and the whole series) is a wonderful contemporary romance, with interesting and endearing characters, and a sweet and captivating storyline. It is a short and easy read, I read it easily in one quick sitting. It was fun- with witty and funny banter, quips and innuendos. The characters had great chemistry which fogged up the screen of my Kindle. I also enjoyed ‘hearing’ the story from both the main characters perspectives, it definitely made things more fun and interesting.
Melissa and Connor are great characters, who had an interesting history which added a little spice and drama into their second encounter, as well as the ones that followed. They really were made for each other and it’s funny how that when fate decides to throw two people together, there is very little you can do to fight it. I won’t go into too much detail as a lot of what I could tell you could spoil the story for you. I really recommend diving into this story blind and let the characters and author take you on a fun ride. The blurb does a great job of telling you what to expect, without spoiling the fun.
I will definitely be reading the other three books and I look forward to reading ‘Intense Love (Book #5) when it releases on August 1st, 2018.

Thank you, Natalie Ann!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

 

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