In Love by Christmas
(City by the Bay Stories #5)
By Cari Lynn Webb
Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 384 Pages
December 1st 2019 by Harlequin Heartwarming
This Christmas, two worlds collide
…under the mistletoe!
All Theo Taylor wants for Christmas is a profitable year-end and a flawless wedding for his sister. Hiring beautiful but unknown designer Josie Beck is a huge risk, especially when the Taylors’ reputation is at stake. Josie is sweet, kind and impossible to resist. But is Josie about to destroy Theo’s perfect wedding plan…or is she the answer to his heart’s secret Christmas wish?
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'People only ever show the finished side of every project, Josie. Often the back side is just too messy.' (p. 105)
Isn't that the way with all of our lives? All of us have blemished pasts and our families aren't always as they seem and that is what Josie Beck finally understands after getting to know businessman Theo Taylor. He, his mother, and sister appear to be living the dream with their wealth and success but it soon becomes apparent that their private family live isn't as special as people think. Former foster kid Josie is now struggling to create a successful design business to prove her self-worth and to also convince her ex-husband and his family. It is when these two completely different people join efforts to provide Theo's sister with the perfect wedding gown that a journey begins to falling 'In Love By Christmas'.
This is the first time that I've read any of Cari Lynn Webb's books and I thoroughly enjoyed this story. She has given readers a great storyline centered around these two people whose past hurts have influenced their present. Theo thinks only of making a profit in business and Josie's abundant generosity often reduces her profit but their instant chemistry suggests that there could be a workable partnership in their future. There are also several other realistic characters, quirks and all, who flavor this story and help make it such a heartwarming, but realistic, holiday read!
If you are looking for contemporary romance and holiday cheer you will want to read 'In Love By Christmas' by Cari Lynn Webb.
I was provided a copy of this novel from the author. A positive review was not required and these opinions are my own.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tour Schedule
December 2nd:
Launch
Hallie Reads
Pause for Tales
Remembrancy
December 3rd:
Andi's Book Reviews
Jypsylynn
My Life Loves and Passion
December 4th:
Older & Smarter?
momfluenster
Locks, Hooks and Books
Cover Lover Book Review
December 5th:
Jorie Loves A Story
Hearts & Scribbles
EmpowerMoms
Reading Is My SuperPower
SPLASHES of Joy
Christy's Cozy Corners
December 6th:
Thoughts of a Blonde
Heidi Reads...
Baroness' Book Trove
onemused
December 7th:
Grand Finale
MY THOUGHTS.....
'People only ever show the finished side of every project, Josie. Often the back side is just too messy.' (p. 105)
Isn't that the way with all of our lives? All of us have blemished pasts and our families aren't always as they seem and that is what Josie Beck finally understands after getting to know businessman Theo Taylor. He, his mother, and sister appear to be living the dream with their wealth and success but it soon becomes apparent that their private family live isn't as special as people think. Former foster kid Josie is now struggling to create a successful design business to prove her self-worth and to also convince her ex-husband and his family. It is when these two completely different people join efforts to provide Theo's sister with the perfect wedding gown that a journey begins to falling 'In Love By Christmas'.
This is the first time that I've read any of Cari Lynn Webb's books and I thoroughly enjoyed this story. She has given readers a great storyline centered around these two people whose past hurts have influenced their present. Theo thinks only of making a profit in business and Josie's abundant generosity often reduces her profit but their instant chemistry suggests that there could be a workable partnership in their future. There are also several other realistic characters, quirks and all, who flavor this story and help make it such a heartwarming, but realistic, holiday read!
If you are looking for contemporary romance and holiday cheer you will want to read 'In Love By Christmas' by Cari Lynn Webb.
I was provided a copy of this novel from the author. A positive review was not required and these opinions are my own.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Cari Lynn Webb lives in South Carolina with her husband, daughters and assorted four-legged family members. She's been blessed to see the power of true love in her grandparent's 70 year marriage and her parent's marriage of over 50 years. She knows love isn't always sweet and perfect, it can be challenging, complicated and risky. But she believes happily-ever-afters are worth fighting for. She loves to connect with readers. Visit her at her website.
Tour Schedule
December 2nd:
Launch
Hallie Reads
Pause for Tales
Remembrancy
December 3rd:
Andi's Book Reviews
Jypsylynn
My Life Loves and Passion
December 4th:
Older & Smarter?
momfluenster
Locks, Hooks and Books
Cover Lover Book Review
December 5th:
Jorie Loves A Story
Hearts & Scribbles
EmpowerMoms
Reading Is My SuperPower
SPLASHES of Joy
Christy's Cozy Corners
December 6th:
Thoughts of a Blonde
Heidi Reads...
Baroness' Book Trove
onemused
December 7th:
Grand Finale
TOUR GIVEAWAY
1 winner will receive a $50 Amazon eGift Card & a stocking filled with The Return of the Blackwell Brothers five-book series, a Christmas ornament and candy (if an international winner, will receive the eGift Card and ebooks of the Return of the Blackwell Brothers series)
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I love the cover. It really sets the mood for the book.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your terrific book. I sure enjoyed reading about it and appreciate you taking the time to share it with us.
ReplyDeleteThanks Connie for your review and kind words. I really appreciate it. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and holiday season.
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