The Holiday Inn (Leisure Contemporary Romance) [Mass Market Paperback]

Farrah Rochon (Author), Phyllis Bourne Williams (Author), Stefanie Worth White (Author)

Book Description

Series: Leisure Contemporary Romance | Publication Date: September 30, 2008

The holidays are far from magical when your relationship is on the rocks. But with a seductive setting and some Christmas spirit, three couples have a chance to rekindle the spark of romance.

“A Change of Heart,” Farrah Rochon: A husband and wife come to the Inn to say one last good-bye before giving up on their marriage, but when a snowstorm leaves them stranded, the romantic surroundings reignite their banked desire.

“Can You Believe,” Stefanie Worth: When a visit from the Spirit of Christmas gives newlyweds a glimpse into a future without each other, can a trip to the Holiday Inn persuade them to make a passionate new beginning?

“By New Year’s Day,” Phyllis Bourne Williams: A desperate husband whisks his reluctant wife off on a romantic vacation to the Holiday Inn, where he plans to renew her passion with a sexy New Year’s kiss.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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About the Author

Farrah Rochon lives in a small town west of New Orleans, and is lucky enough to work just outside of the Crescent City’s famous French Quarters. She spends her mornings writing in a local coffee shop and her afternoons working in the corporate offices of a local film production company. She serves as co-program director for the Southern Louisiana Chapter of Romance Writers of America (RWA) and is also a member of RWA’s Mystery and Suspense chapter, aptly named the Kiss of Death. Her previous works with Dorchester include Release Me, Rescue Me, Deliver Me, and Holiday Brides.

A native of Chicago’s Southside, Phyllis Bourne began her writing career as a crime reporter for the Ft. Wayne News-Sentinel and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. After years of chasing cops and criminals, she left reporting to write about life’s sweeter side. Nowadays her stories are filled with heart-stopping heroes and happy endings. Phyllis is a 2001 and 2005 RWA Golden Heart finalist. When she’s not writing, she can usually be found at a make-up counter feeding her lipstick addiction. Phyllis currently resides in middle-Tennessee. This was her second title with Dorchester, following Operation Prince Charming.

Stefanie Worth earned a degree in journalism and worked in broadcast and corporate communications. Her other works with Dorchester include Where Souls Collide, Holiday Brides, and The Wicked and the Wonderful.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 287 pages
• Publisher: Leisure Books (September 30, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0843961570
• ISBN-13: 978-0843961577
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,974,194 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars three whimsical second chance tales, September 30, 2008

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This review is from: The Holiday Inn (Leisure Contemporary Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

"A Change of Heart" by Farrah Rochon. Chandra and Derek are ending their marriage with one last family gathering with their kids at the Holiday Inn. They arrive before their children do, but a snowstorm isolates them together away from their kids.

"Can You Believe" by Stefanie Worth White. Naymond wants to be a star so he can give his wife Fallon material items that they cannot afford right now. Fallon wants her husband not this person who has no time for her while he chases stardom. The Spirit of Christmas visits this unhappy couple at the Holiday Inn to show each of them a dismal lonely future alone.

"By New Year's Day" by Phyllis Bourne Williams. Devon is making a Hail Mary pass to save his marriage though he knows he will need a miracle. He takes his Eve on a romantic retreat to the Holiday Inn where none of their adult kids can make demands on their mom.

With a nod to It's A Wonderful Life, these three whimsical second chances uses the magic of the HOLIDAY INN to rekindle lost dreams and mend broken relationships. The three couples are developed enough so that their differences seem real, which in turn makes each pair's scenario plausible. Well written, fans will enjoy spending time at the enchanting Holiday Inn (even without Bing).

Harriet Klausner

3.0 out of 5 stars book review, October 4, 2009

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This review is from: The Holiday Inn (Leisure Contemporary Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

It was ok, I was a little disappointed. I thought the stories could have had more content to them. I wish I could have review the stories before I bought the book.