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The New York Times bestselling author of the beloved Summerhouse and James River series brings her signature “enchanting and exquisite” (BookPage) writing to this charming and tender yuletide tale of love and passion.
When Hollander Latham’s parents purchase Spring Hill—a beautiful North Carolina plantation—she’s thrilled that she can finally return to the gorgeous estate where she spent a memorable thirteenth summer. Now a successful architect, she fantasizes about reuniting with Spring Hill’s neighbor, the wealthy heir Laurence Beaumont, whom she fell in love with during that long-ago summer.
But as Christmas fast approaches, her plans for a romantic reconnection turn upside down with the arrival of Nick Taggert, a mysterious stranger who makes her laugh and tempts her with a surprising passion. One man can seduce her with fortune and privilege; the other can promise her the simple gift of love. And on a frost-covered Christmas night, Holly’s choice will unmask astonishing truths and hidden dangers that will forever change her charmed life and her vulnerable heart.
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"This is my first book by this author and all I can say is wow. It started off as a little slow, but got increasingly fantastic by each page. Full of life, romance, love, old homes, buried treasure, history and twists, makes it an amazing read! I love it and can't wait to read more from this author."
— Mariah (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Deveraux's touch is gold.”
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“In tones of soft Southern charm edged with erotic passion, Jennifer Wiltsie captivates the listener in this complex story of romance and murder. Wiltsie characterizes Holly, heiress to the Latham fortune, as charming and spunky. The gardener, her recent love interest, is handsome and debonair, but possibly dangerous. Using Southern accents, Wiltsie excels at defining each character. Side breaks are clear, and music enhances the action. Excellent pacing smoothly moves the plot toward an unexpected conclusion as long-held secrets are revealed.”
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“Readers who like their Christmas on the hot side should go straight to Holly.”
— Barnes & Noble, editorial review
Holly Listener Reviews
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" I really liked this book. I haven't read anything by this author before, but I will definitely be reading more. Great story line and many surprises make you not want to put it down.Characters seem so real. "
— Kara, 2/9/2014 -
" Good story, but I hated how the characters just had sex constantly and on a quick whim. I think the author should have developed a real relationship between the characters to make you feel more excited about the plot. "
— Charlotte, 2/8/2014 -
" It was okay. I'd recommend it if you're a die-hard Deveraux fan, have an hour to kill while waiting at the airport, or have a cold and need something that works well with Robutussin. "
— Anna, 2/3/2014 -
" Mind candy! Just pure entertainment for the busy holiday season. Rich girl meets mysterious stranger. Will she follow her heart or stick to the rules set by her family. Not very original for a romance but fun. "
— Christine, 2/3/2014 -
" What a fun book! Lots of old houses and she's so witty. I enjoy this every time I read it. "
— Kayla, 1/27/2014 -
" If you like historical architecture combined with romance, this is the book. "
— Judy, 1/17/2014 -
" Another Re-Read for me. A good mysterious, romantic story. I loved it. It reads fast. I am sure I'll read it again. "
— Corie, 1/8/2014 -
" Typical JD - a quick read; kinda lame but with good characters. Not very realistic, but with a happy ending. "
— Lisa, 1/5/2014 -
" Not one of Jude's best. The plot was largely predictable due to the hero's last name and circumstances around Holly's family. It was a quick read and will stay in my library only because Jude wrote it. "
— Anna, 1/4/2014 -
" This is not a book that will change your life, but it was highly enjoyable. A good escape read about wealthy people with lots of time on their hands. "
— Kerry, 12/7/2013 -
" It doesn't even seem like Jude Deveraux wrote this, but more like a zombie Jude..."SEeeeeeEEeeexxxx...." "
— Foxfire780, 12/6/2013 -
" This book had a great deal of erotica, but it didn't have a very believable plot. Story wasn't developed enough. "
— Gaynell, 11/6/2013 -
" A great Christmas Story, and Holly was a very good read!It was not only a love story, but also a mystery. My favorite type of book. It was a fun read, and one that I really enjoyed.. "
— Pamela, 8/7/2013 -
" Fun, sexy, silly. Your typical Deveraux novel involving the Taggerts. "
— Chris, 8/7/2013 -
" This book was an easy read and enjoyable. This is the classic book where the hunky gardener of the estate is really a doctor on hiatus! Another bodice ripper, but enjoyable just the same! "
— Mom, 8/7/2013 -
" Action, adventure, romance and history wrapped together tell a entertaining tale about Hollander "Holly" James Latham. This is a great story that sucks you in and makes you want to stay up all night reading it. A fabulous find! "
— Jen, 5/30/2013 -
" story almost a novella very short, very rushed. Would have liked to see it progress naturally. It felt very forced, but most short stories do. "
— Megan, 2/20/2013 -
" What a fantastic book this is. A great love story that gets your heart racing a bit. "
— Wendisaur, 1/28/2013 -
" Excitement in every turn of the pages. I can't wait to finish this even though I just started reading it a few minutes ago haha "
— Alexandra, 7/11/2012 -
" Pretty spicey!! "
— Lesley, 5/16/2012 -
" Loved finding out about the mystery of the ownders the house and missing treasure. Liked that more than one storyline was going on. Ended too abruptly after so much attention to the main story. "
— Julie, 3/10/2012 -
" I realised halfway through reading this, that I had read it years ago. A little predictable but a good story none the less. "
— Susan, 12/7/2011 -
" I had no idea this book was so "hot". Lol. I thought I was going to be reading a nuce Christmas book. "
— Tonya, 10/8/2011 -
" This was a nice short little piece. Quite a bit of wonderful writing describing architecture, could even have dealt with more. :) "
— Flitterkit, 6/9/2011 -
" Eh. It was a real quick easy read. Nothing spectacular. Some sex for your reading pleasure. I wouldnt say I didnt like it, but, there was nothing to love. "
— Lisa, 6/5/2011 -
" What a fun book! Lots of old houses and she's so witty. I enjoy this every time I read it. "
— Kayla, 4/27/2011 -
" LOVED THIS BOOK! A little romance, a little humor, history of family secrets, hidden treasure, a little Nancy Drew/Hardy boy detectiveness to solve the mystery, complicated relationships, steamy sex scenes. Great, great read!!! "
— Diana, 4/12/2011 -
" The only reason I ever read this was because my friend strongly recommended it. Frankly, it sucked eggs. For those of you who don't know what that expression means, it isn't good. Don't read this. It was bad. "
— Dawn, 3/14/2011 -
" It's been a while since Deveraux wrote anything with this much sex in it, so I was very pleasantly surprised. Not terribly graphic, but it was there, and it was good. This is a short holiday-type book with a bit of a mystery and some good solid lust in a Southern Gothic setting. "
— Melowin, 2/21/2011 -
" Jude always writes a good book. I enjoyed the characters and the story line. I enjoyed the location of the story and the description of the old houses. I'll continue reading her books and will share this one. "
— Lora, 2/19/2011 -
" This was an extra book we weeded out when we moved to the new NOR. "
— Mary, 2/6/2011 -
" I consider myself to be a huge Jude Deveraux fan, but Holly just seemed to have too much passion and not enough plot. "
— Kayte, 1/8/2011 -
" Mind candy! Just pure entertainment for the busy holiday season. Rich girl meets mysterious stranger. Will she follow her heart or stick to the rules set by her family. Not very original for a romance but fun. "
— Christine, 12/31/2010 -
" A trashy romance with a little bit of substance. "
— Tammy, 11/12/2010 -
" A friend said this was good so I checked it out. Wasn't sure if I could get into this "romance/mystery" but I must say that I don't regret reading it. I found that once I got into the story, I couldn't put it down because I had to know what happened next "
— Jessica, 10/13/2010 -
" This was a nice short little piece. Quite a bit of wonderful writing describing architecture, could even have dealt with more. :) "
— Flitterkit, 10/8/2010 -
" Stopped reading at page 76. Couldn't go on. No character development. Just a terrible story! <br/>I only like her writing style. "
— Roxane, 9/21/2010
About Jude Deveraux
Jude Deveraux is the author of more than forty New York Times bestsellers, including For All Time, Moonlight in the Morning, and A Knight in Shining Armor. She was honored with a Romantic Times Pioneer Award in 2013 for her distinguished career. There are more than sixty million copies of her books in print worldwide.
About Jennifer Wiltsie
Jennifer Wiltsie is an actress and Earphones Award–winning narrator. Her films include Wendigo, Uninvited, and The Fever. She has guest starred on HBO’s The Sopranos and Masterpiece Theatre’s Clarissa. On Broadway she has performed with Matthew Broderick in Night Must Fall, and her off-Broadway credits include Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra. In London’s West-End, she starred in Alan Ayckbourn’s revival of Absurd Person Singular.