Don't Open Till Christmas (Harlequin Blaze) [Mass Market Paperback]

Leslie Kelly (Author)

Book Description

Series: Harlequin Blaze | Publication Date: December 1, 2005

Leslie Kelly returns to the wickedly hot Harlequin Blaze line with one of her most sensual--yet humorous--books ever! You’ve been asking for more of those Santori brothers of Chicago…this is brother Mark’s book, and it’s a wild one. DON’T OPEN TIL CHRISTMAS will leave you laughing in your eggnog while also threatening to incinerate your Christmas stocking!

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

Dear Reader:

Well, I’m back at Blaze. It’s been a long time since my last super-spicy novel for this hot line, and I have to say, I’d forgotten what fun it could be! Talk about steaming up the holiday season…I think any woman would like to unwrap Mark Santori on Christmas morning.

After the release of my novellas THERE GOES THE GROOM (in the That’s Amoré collection) and SHEER DELIGHTS (in the Behind The Red Doors collection) readers wanted more of those Santori men . They certainly interested me…five hot, hunky Italian brothers…hmm, what’s not to find interesting?

Brother Mark is one of the twins, and is a hard-nosed detective. I wasn’t sure where I wanted to start his story until I was trying on clothes in a department store dressing room, and heard a very embarrassed-sounding guy helping his wife zip up in the next room. That immediately sparked a picture of a very sexy, hot, gorgeous man doing the same thing for his sister. Imagine the possibilities of being in the next room, listening to the couple next door, and wondering all sorts of…interesting things.

That’s the start of DO NOT OPEN ‘TIL CHRISTMAS which was really a joy. I love the holidays and really had a great time playing on the possibilities of a wacky town called Christmas. And, as you’ll see, it was also fun going down memory lane in regards to toys, holiday movies, songs and traditions.

Hope you enjoy Mark and Noelle’s story. And a very Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Leslie Kelly

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (December 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373792263
• ISBN-13: 978-0373792269
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,319,066 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

When I'm not chained to my keyboard writing, I'm enjoying my life with my husband of 25 years and our three daughters. Let me tell you, raising three girls has been way more challenging than publishing romance fiction!

I write sexy novels for Harlequin, and also write dark romantic thrillers under the pseudonym Leslie Parrish. Check out my websites, www.lesliekelly.com and www.authorleslieparrish.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks Santa!, December 31, 2005

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Debbie Collins "Debbie Collins" (AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Don't Open Till Christmas (Harlequin Blaze) (Mass Market Paperback)

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.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unwrap Carefully..., December 31, 2005

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Patti Fischer "pattifischer" (WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Don't Open Till Christmas (Harlequin Blaze) (Mass Market Paperback)

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.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Santa must have been singing..., January 2, 2006

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Louise (FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Don't Open Till Christmas (Harlequin Blaze) (Mass Market Paperback)

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!