Thursday, October 13, 2011

Making Spirits Bright-Fern Michaels, Elizabeth Bass, Rosalind Noonan, Nan Rossiter

Making Spirits Bright


Fern Michaels, Elizabeth Bass, Rosalind Noonan
Zebra, Nov 1 2011, $7.99

ISBN: 9781420108361



"Making Spirits Bright" by Fern Michaels. Melanie wants to adopt the twins made orphans by a car crash. To do so by Christmas, she would need a husband so her plan includes a marriage for the holidays to Bryce. His New Year’s resolution is to remain with his new family.



"Runaway Christmas" by Elizabeth Bass. Heidi the Brooklyn diner owner has had a rough holiday season. However, the biggest surprise is when her grieving for her late mom teenage niece runs from Texas to be with her New York aunt for Christmas. A runaway, a blizzard and a cop turn Heidi’s holiday into one to remember.



"Home For Christmas" by Rosalind Noonan. Single mom Jo needs Santa for her gift shop's Christmas Eve party. She pleads with wounded warrior Sam, a veteran of the Afghan war, to take the role.



"Christmas On Cape Cod" by Nan Rossiter. Maddie agrees to help Asa puppy-sit during Christmas Eve as she has a secret Santa wish involving the troubled teacher.



These are four lighthearted sweet holiday tales that readers will enjoy though none of the lead protagonists are fully developed.



Harriet Klausner





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