Mr. Dickens and His Carol: A Novel - Sam...

Charles Dickens is having financial problems. His last book did not sell well. His publishers are threatening to deduct money from his royalties for their loss. They tell him he must write a Christmas story with less than two months before Christmas. He has lost his muse. At home, his wife is having baby number six. She is obsessed with their Christmas party. His children are obsessed with what they want for Christmas. Charles has lost his way and his good cheer for Christmas. He is fighting with everyone. He does not want to write a Christmas story but needs the money. Can he find his muse? Can he find the spirit of Christmas?

I loved this story. I felt like I was in Dickens' London. I love the nods to his other works, words, and characters. The characters of Dickens, his family, his friends, and his rivals were wonderful. I felt like I knew them and loved or hated them. I liked how he had to go back to the beginning to find his story. I enjoyed his interactions with Eleanor who points out what he feels, what he's missing, and what he needs. She is so spot on.

This book resonated with me. I will tell you to keep the tissue handy. You will need it. These people were so real to me. I hated leaving them. This is a keeper. Maybe not one I can read every Christmas season but one that needs a re-read and someone else to discuss it with each reading. There is so much there. So much wisdom, so much delight.

Nobody Does it Better by Samantha Chase

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


A battle of hearts that will have readers rooting for love. Nobody Does It Better brings the sweet to a sassy romance. Chase turns an uphill climb into a trek that proves well worth the travel. From mortal enemies to unpredictable attraction, Ryder and Peyton are a wild ride that plays the heart and teases the senses. Irresistible indeed.



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You May Kiss the Groomsman by Samantha Chase

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Josie and Daniel are a delight. Chase shakes up the heart with humor while pushing emotions to their limit. You May Kiss the Groomsman feels like an unfinished love letter. It gives the heart something to hope for, yearns to be understood yet recognizing that there needs to be action. I Fall in love with love every time I step inside of a Samantha Chase fantasy.



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Since You've Been Gone by Samantha Chase

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Since You've Been Gone is a welcome reminder of the genius that is Samantha Chase. She leads with heart. Tempts with humor and seduces with romance. Emmaline and Garrett take emotions on a tumultuous ride of love, life and heartache that will tug at the heartstrings. Small town romance with big personality.



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Rhian is now in Boston playing for the Bruins where Savannah is the trainer. Garrick is stuck in Moncton trying to rebuild the Ice Cats. Not a good situation for any of them. Rhian breaks off with Garrick with no word and Savannah wants to know why. She will not allow Rhian to go without a real good reason. Rhian is still haunted by his past and soon his past will catch up with him. Are the three of them strong enough to deal with all that comes their way?

I loved this book. I loved the emotion shown between Savannah and Rhian. I loved that Savannah would not let go of Rhian. Watching them come to terms with their relationship and letting other people into their private world made for good reading. I enjoyed the nod the "With Grace," one of the first books I read on polyamory.

I'm glad there is still a Christmas book with these three. I'm going to miss them.