Once Upon A Christmas (Zebra Contemporary Romance) [Mass Market Paperback]

Lisa Plumley (Author)

Book Description

Series: Zebra Contemporary Romance | Publication Date: October 4, 2005

Three stories by USA Today bestselling author Lisa Plumley are collected in this special volume ideal for winter reading. Includes "Mistletoe and Holly," "Christmas Honeymoon," and "A Baby for Christmas." Original.

Editorial Reviews

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"A delightful collection. The heroes are the type I wouldn't mind finding under my Christmas tree!" -- Romantic Times BOOKclub

"Lisa Plumley creates charming characters. Her books are a delight!" -- USA Today best-selling author Rachel Gibson

"Lisa Plumley has perfected the art of romantic comedy. Her trademark breezy style will make you laugh out loud!" -- Bookloons

"Once Upon A Christmas is truly a holiday delight!" -- A Romance Review

"This is the first book that I have ever read by Lisa Plumley and I found myself completely hooked."  -- RomanceJunkies.com

"This wonderful Christmas anthology should be a must-have gift to yourself. All three stories are delightful--cuddle up and enjoy!" -- Fresh Fiction

From the Publisher

Will appeal to fans of light romantic comedies by such authors as Susan Anderson, Rachel Gibson, Patti Berg, and Kasey Michaels.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Zebra (October 4, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821778609
• ISBN-13: 978-0821778609
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,048,109 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 3 Wonderful Holiday Love Stories in the Southwest, November 22, 2005

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This review is from: Once Upon A Christmas (Zebra Contemporary Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

3 cute & wonderful love stories that take place in the desert Southwest during the Holidays.
MISTLETOE & HOLLY Not So Perfect Holly, an accontant, is determined to get back with her perfect former roommate, Brad who happens to be an M.D. and perfect. He tells her he needs his own space and left on the night she had planned to seduce him-a new and scary thing for her. She does need someone to share the housepayment with though. Her best friend's cousin Professor Sam is in town for a few months so he moves in -- falls in love with her, tries to get her to loosen-up and give up on Brad. Can he help her see she's already fallen in love with him? Sam's the kinda guy we could all use to help us be happy with what and who we are.
CHRISTMAS HONEYMOON Stacey has to keep peace in the family by going on her cousin's honeymoon to Las Vegas - it's a gift from a favorite aunt but the newlyweds have non-refundable tickets to the Bahamas. Dylan, a friend of the newlyweds, wants to get back together with Stacey so he surprises her by being in Las Vegas too. 6 months ago Stacey was just divorced from a real jerk when she went on a blind date with Dylan but her cousin thought she wasn't ready to date so he stopped calling and Stacey thought he had found someone else. Dylan wants to show Stacey his true self!! Cute story.
A BABY FOR CHRISTMAS
Best Friends and next door neighbors Chloe & Nick have a little too much Kahlua, coffee and sympathy one night after Nick broke up with his latest lover. Nick's a want-to-be inventor and feels he can get this special invention done by Christmas. Nick doesn't remember the night he spent in Chloe's bed but she's pregnant now. She can't tell Nick if he doesn't remember, can she? Nick doesn't understand why the invention takes a backseat to his care of Chloe all these months. Can be get the backers for the invention before the baby comes? Great friends to lovers story!

5.0 out of 5 stars three fine Yuletide tales, September 28, 2005

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This review is from: Once Upon A Christmas (Zebra Contemporary Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

"Mistletoe and Holly". When her boyfriend Brad dumps her because she never does anything spontaneous, accountant Holly thinks he will come to his senses. Meanwhile her best friend arranges for her to share a room in Saguaro Vista with her cousin English Professor Sam as both are visiting for the holidays. Sparks fly between them that could light up all the Christmas trees in the country.

"Christmas Honeymoon". Stacy is upset that her cousin Janie dumped an all expense paid Vegas honeymoon on her, a wedding present from Aunt Gertrude, while the newlyweds sneak off to the Bahamas. The groom Richard has sent his friend Dylan to the same suite at the Atmosphere Hotel. Dylan plans to not screw up this time as he wants his beloved ex-wife back with him forever.

"A Baby for Christmas". For three years Chloe has secretly loved her neighbor and best friend Nick. So when the inventor gets drunk to forget his woes, she takes him home. They sleep together, but he forgets in the morning that they did. Hurt and disappointed Chloe hides the truth even when she realizes she is carrying his baby.

These three Yuletide tales are enjoyable contemporary romances that star wonderful lead protagonists struggling with love once decisions are made that go contrary to forging permanent relationships. Lisa Plumley gifts her fans with early Christmas presents.

Harriet Klausner

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3.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Holiday Anthology!, October 16, 2005

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Ms. Plumley has penned a series of short stories in this holiday read. She has combined humor, angst, and holiday cheer into a pleasant read.

"Mistletoe and Holly" is a story of Holly Aldridge. She is an accountant, who is a work-a-holic with a total lack of spontaneity. She is totally shocked when her boyfriend Brad breaks things off stating that he needs his space. She plans to win this guy back despite the odds. First plan of attack, make Brad the Bad jealous. Enter our hero Sam. Sam falls fast and furious for Holly. May have plan to win back Brad, but Sam, has plans on winning Holly. Will Holly finally wake up to find that her love is right in front of her face, and it isn't Brad?

"Christmas Honeymoon" is a quirky story about a second chance at finding love with the one person you already had a chance with. Stacy Ames agrees to take her cousin's place in the honeymoon suit in Las Vegas, while Janie goes to the Bahamas with her husband. Stacy has no idea that the one man to have truly broken her heart is going to help her with the charade of a happily married couple. When Dylan shows up with a dog no less Stacy has no idea what to expect, but she is going to hold strong despite the fact that Dylan's kisses make her forget what her plans are. Will these two find a happy ending?

"A Baby For Christmas" is the story of Chloe Carmichael. She has always had a secret crush on hunky Nick. Imagine her surprise when she attempts to console him and it turns hot and heavy! Oh, and Nick doesn't remember it the next day thanks to some Kahlua and Coffee, and Chloe is now going to have his baby. Will these two find a happy Christmas and a happy ending?

These were good stories. I admit that the first story was my least favorite as our heroine spent more than half the book trying to reconcile with a total loser. Sam on the other hand was patient (almost too much to my way of thinking) and stuck it out waiting for her to get her act together. Otherwise this was a pleasant holiday read and one that will entertain readers.

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