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Don't Open Till Christmas (Harlequin Blaze)

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I got this book as kind of a "gag" gift at a work party, and I am so glad I did!!!!! I loved this book so much I went right out and started finding other books by this writer, and other Blaze books too.

The main character Noelle is a really funny kind of sarcastic woman who I could relate to. And I only wish a man like Mark Santori would fall into my dressing room one of these days.

Talk about steamy, this book was among the sexiest I've ever read but it still had such cute, sweet moments too that I was smiling the whole time I read it.

I never wrote a review before but I loved this book so much I wanted to see what other readers thought. I decided I had to jump on board with the other reviewers who gave this book rave 5 star reviews because it absolutely does deserve them. If you like super-sexy funny romance novels you will like this one. Only the "grumpiest" scrooge wouldn't agree.

Christmas is over but you definitely don't want to wait until next Christmas to enjoy this funny, sexy story.

DON'T OPEN TILL CHRISTMAS by Leslie Kelly

Was the month before Christmas, when parties are held and presents are bought.
Noelle could not believe her ears when a stirring in the next dressing room had her blushing.
And when the hunk came crashing into her room, Noelle had nary a stocking on.
But she doesn't care, as she hopes he will come knocking at her chimney.

The children were hanging their stockings with care, when Santa stole their money.
Yes, Santa danced away with money meant for Christmas sugar-plums.
Lo and behold, and lucky for all, Chicago Cop Mark Santori puts on his cap and is on the case.

A ride to the town of Christmas is the call.
There he meets Noelle, his lady from the dressing room.
There was a clatter as she recognizes him, but when he whistles and dances, she knew.
Like a flash, they sprang to bed, going to the moon and back.
More rapid than eagles they came together.
Will their affair be just a flash or is it forever

One by one, the inhabitants of Christmas are introduced. Sue, her belly full with child
And Randy, her devoted husband.
Jeremy, the louse who dare jilt Noelle on Christmas Eve past.
There are many others, who are all in the Christmas spirit.
But who may also be thieves.

When the investigation is met with obstacles in finding the Santa thief, who but St. Mark mounts to the sky, with a sleigh full of toys.
Then in a twinkling moment, he realizes he loves Noelle.
Will he solve the caper
And win the heart of Noelle.

It is Christmas Eve, but there is love and laughter in the air.
Happy Christmas to all
And the best is saved for last.
DON'T OPEN TILL CHRISTMAS is the best present of them all.

Surfin' U.S.A. this past Christmas instead of Jingle Bells because the North Pole had to have melted when he gave the Mrs. this new book by Leslie Kelly. I have loved her writing for years and know I can count on a fantastic story from her every single time. I always hurry to read it and then I'm bummed when it's over. All I can say now is BRING ON THE NEXT ONE!

Leslie Kelley never ceases to amaze me. DON'T OPEN TILL CHRISTMAS is magnificent. Good story, great plot, especially loved the opening...and as a matter of fact, the ending was awesome, too. Even though I hated for it to end.

And I disagree with the title of the book. I say don't wait till Christmas. You need to get this book today and read it now. I mean it!

The prologue's opening scene alone is so fabulous, I read it three times before moving on to the rest of the book.

Mark Santori is of course scrumptious and I sincerely wish I had been in that department store dressing room. Noelle is one lucky girl. She is also perfect for Mark.

Leslie always has me laughing and this book in no exception. Hot and funny and actually I can't say enough good things about this book.

Do yourself a favor and buy this for yourself. Read it, then wrap it up, and put it under the tree. When it's time to open it up on Christmas morning, you'll want to read it again.

My keeper shelf is crowded with Leslie's books, but this one is going in the `special' awesome reading section.

If you like reading romance that sizzles, this one's for you. If you need a hero and heroine who can overcome differences and misunderstandings without resorting to childish antics, this one's for you. If you long for a series romance book that brings back the fun of reading you had when you first started reading romance, "Don't Open Till Christmas" is one book you need to disobey the title of. Get it, and read it, today! I haven't laughed so hard while reading, or been as thoroughly into a hero, in ages!

Hero Mark Santori is a delicious specimen who balances the nice guy within with the wicked man Noelle needs to see. Producing characters who are on target compared to "real people," Kelly delivers another fantastic read. The plot is well paced, and the resolution extremely believable.

The onlyflaw with this book is that it ends. Leslie, give us more of the Santori clan!

Wow - this is a hot, steamy, graphically sexual book. Surprisingly, and much to my delight, there is a lot of substance behind all the sex. The female protagonist is a social worker at a woman's shelter, and the male protagonist is a cop investigating the robbery of Christmas donations there. Their investigation takes them to a quirky, over-the-top town that oozes Christmas that makes for an interesting setting, as does the Santori family's Italian restaurant. I'm left wanting to know the story of the other Santori brothers!! Do sexy, kind men like them really exist?

Noelle Bradenton detests Christmas because her memories are all bad. Her opinion is proven when apparently Santa Claus robs the donations given to the Give a Kid a Christmas that her center is running. Chicago Police Detective Mark Santori investigates the theft; he also feels Yuletide is a downer as he finds the holiday season a big hypocrisy with the capitalists owning the season. The robbery fits into his mood; this is an all time low in disgusting human behavior with some Scrooge stealing from needy little kids.

As Mark investigates the theft, he and Noelle are attracted to one another. Noelle figures sex with the cop will be the perfect present for her while he dreams of unwrapping her clothing as the ideal Christmas Eve activity. Neither expected to want the other permanently under a mistletoe, but who will open the box filled with love first.

This humorous passionate contemporary holiday romance is fun to read because of the antics of the "bah humbug" lead duet. Each rejects Christmas until they meet one another and begin to see little miracles all around them. Fans will want to open this terrific blazing inspirational tale long before Christmas arrives.

Harriet Klausner

I received a tip to read this book as my friend said she could not put book down. I have never been a reader of any type romance novel, but I LOVED this book!! The chemistry between Mark & Noelle was HOT!! I read this book in one night as I could not wait to find out how the story ended with these two characters. goes to show you never know where you can find love, even in a dressing room!! The Santori clan is one family anyone would want to be a part of. I'm so glad I took my friend's advice and read this. I am reading another of Kelly's books now and it's a page turner as well!

As well as the expected romance and hot sex of a 'Blaze' (and this one was definitely hot!), 'Don't Open till Christmas' has a great story with a bit of mystery, based as the title suggests at Christmas. I really enjoyed all aspects of this book and will be hunting out more of Leslie Kelly's work. 'Don't Open till Christmas' is full of fun and Christmas spirit. I highly recommend it!