the setup…
Jamie Malek has returned home to northern Illinois spend Christmas with her father after having completing her pediatric residency in San Francisco. He’s sent her on a mission in the middle of a blizzard to borrow a copper pan from the family home of her childhood best friend (Tabitha) but it’s her younger brother Marc Compton who greets her at the door. He’s a tech billionaire who’s also home for the holidays…the one who got away because she sent him packing and not very nicely. Jamie really wants forgiveness and Marc just wants Jamie.
the heart of the story…
It begins with present day and then backs up to provide all the right context. Talk about the most adorable meet cute! She was 2 1/2 years old when he was born and placed in her toddler arms. It just gets better from there.
the narration…
Vivienne LaRue made this story even more delightful with her voices for Jamie & Marc and her excellent storytelling.
the bottom line…
It’s a short story but the character and story development felt like a novel experience. There was even time for a little spice. This is a great lead off for the collection with plenty of Christmas spirit and romance. Treat yourself to the audio version if you want to elevate the experience even more.
Book Info
- Release Date: November 12, 2024
- Series: Under the Mistletoe Collection #1
- Narrator: Vivienne LaRue
- Audio Length: 2 hours
- Publisher: Amazon Original Stories
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(Thanks to NetGalley and Brilliance Audio for my copy of the entire collection. All opinions are my own.)
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I’m reading this one for HoHoHoRAT so later this month.
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Hope you enjoy!
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Sounds very cute Jo!
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It is, Nicki💜
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Once again your review has me wanting to listen to an audiobook! Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you, Jodie💜 This is wonderful on audio.
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I picked this up for the HoHoHoRAT. It should be fun!
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It’s off to a really good start! Enjoy.
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Sounds cute. I enjoyed your review.
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Thank you, Angela💜
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Fab review! You make me regret not requesting an audio ARC of this collection now… xx
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Thanks, Yvo💜 I’m automatically adding these type collections because I’m liking at least half!
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Awesome review, I am ready for Christmas stories!
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Thank you, Diane💜 You’ve earned them after that outstanding kitchen renovation.
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I will check out this collection for Novellas in November and Ho Ho Ho Rat. I enjoy these compilations. This one sounds really cute. Great review, Jo.
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Thank you, Carla💜 It was definitely a cute story.
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