Home for the Holidays [Abridged, Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio Cassette]

Johanna Lindsey (Author), Laural Merlington (Reader)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 28, 2006

For the first time in her sheltered life, Larissa Ascot's wishes for a merry Christmas seem to be in peril. Her father is off to the Colonies on business, but is far overdue to be home. Thus Larissa is left to handle the rumors of her family's bankruptcy, panicked creditors pounding on her door, and eviction. On top of all that, she must now contend with her enigmatic would-be "benefactor," Vincent Everett, the Baron of Windsmoor. The charming and handsome rogue has offered to shelter Larissa, her little brother, and their few remaining servants in his home, and Larissa has no choice but to accept his proposal - unless she and her younger brother Thomas wish to wake up chin-deep in snow on Christmas morning. The baron would be the first to admit that it is more than the Yuletide spirit of good will that has inspired his generosity. From the moment he first set eyes on the enchanting Miss Ascot, he was bewitched. And now that she has taken up residence in his home as well as in his heart, he aches with wanting her - a most unfortunate state of affairs, since the proud beauty obviously despises him . . . And since Vincent had previously sworn to seek a righteous vengeance on Larissa's family. But Christmas is a time for miracles, after all, when love, at the seasonal peak of its power, can triumph over adversity. The more the lovely lady resists Vincent's considerable attractions, the hotter her desire for him grows. And in these magical days, something truly wondrous could occur - as the spirit of forgiveness reaches down to touch two rivals . . . and shower Vincent and Larissa with precious gifts of tenderness and ecstasy unbound.

Editorial Reviews

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Bent on revenge, Vincent Everett will stop at nothing to destroy the man he believes destroyed his brother. In fact, he will go so far as to evict his enemy's ill son and daughter just before the holidays. Appalled by his employer's heartlessness, Everett's secretary quits after serving the eviction notice, forcing Everett to reevaluate his cruel act. Then, upon seeing Larissa Ascot, his beautiful and innocent victim, Everett decides to take her virtue as another way to punish her father but finds that he is drawn to her in a way no other woman has ever captivated him. Everett moves both young Ascots into his own home where he finds friendship and family warmth for the first time. He eventually evokes such passion in Larissa that she surrenders her virginity, assuming he means to marry her and not knowing that she has unwittingly fallen in with his plans to ruin her missing father. But, as is fitting in a holiday story and a romance, all is well that ends well. Lindsey's latest is not as powerful or passionate as many of her previous romances, but her fans will devour it happily just the same. Diana Tixier Herald
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"You wont be disappointed on Johanna Lindsey." -- -- Chicago Sun-Times --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio Paperback Audiobooks; Abridged edition (January 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 142331543X
• ISBN-13: 978-1423315438
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,907,096 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

johanna Lindsey is one of the most popular authors of romantic fiction, with more than sixty million copies of her novels sold. World renowned for her novels of "first-rate romance" (New York Daily News), Lindsey is the author of forty-three previous bestselling novels, many of which have been #1 New York Times bestsellers. Lindsey lives in Maine with her family.

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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Where's The Lindsey I Know and Love?, October 21, 2000

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Susan D. Russo (Jupiter, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Home for the Holidays (Hardcover)

I'm paying more for Lindsey's books now they're in hardcover but I feel I'm getting less of a story. Larissa and her Viscount have little to draw them together. There is no tension, no build up. They are drawn together much to early in the book and are left with a weak excuse to keep them apart. I have bought and read every Lindsey book as they were released, buying them sight unseen without reading the covers, because I knew they'd be great no matter what. Yet lately I feel let down. There was little in way of description and I was pushed through the book at break neck speed. It was like Ms. Lindsey couldn't wait to be done with this one. My only hope and wish is that it's because she's anxious to work on another Mallory novel. What say you Ms. Lindsey, next time will we get our money's worth?

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Christmas story of sharing and hope, October 21, 2000

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J. Austin "jodylync" (Dublin, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Home for the Holidays (Hardcover)

Vincent wants revenge. Larissa wants a home. While her father is overseas on business, Larissa is hounded by creditors who think her father is leaving England for good. Even her new landlord Vincent Everett has kicked her and her younger brother out of their home. But upon meeting Larissa, Vincent has second thoughts. His vengeance is for her father for destroying his brother. Vincent graciously allows Larissa and her brother stay with him until her father has returned. Then he decides to complete his revenge by seducing her. Larissa, vulnerable and terrified that her father's ship is lost, falls under Vincent's spells, but something doesn't go right. Vincent is not supposed to fall in love her and fights his emotions from coming to the surface when she lays in his arms. Now he is the one seduced.

This story is not as steamy as some of Lindsey's other books, but it is a charming tale nonetheless. The warmth and caring of Christmas creep into this tale as Vincent begins to fall in love with Larissa. A story to curl up to a fire with.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This cannot be Johanna Lindsey, November 13, 2001

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Terry J. Perri (Wappinger Falls, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Home for the Holidays (Mass Market Paperback)

I have been reading Johanna Lindsey's books forever. They are wonderful and I cannot wait for a new one to come out. After reading this new novel, I know that Johanna could not have changed her writing style so much as to not see anything familiar. This is not a book by Johanna Lindsey. Whoever wrote this book, is a beginner writer with no history. Johanna, it is impossible for this book to come from your brain. It just does not match up.