With a storm paralyzing New England, the O’Boyle household becomes prey to a pair of brutal escaped killers desperate to find refuge. Skyler O’Boyle is convinced the only way they can live through the night is by playing a daring psychological game to throw the convicts off their guard. Threatened by a pair of Smith & Wessons, she has to pray that the rest of her family will play along, buying them time. Her one hope for rescue is that the men are unaware that her daughter, Kat, has escaped into the blizzard. But as the wind and snow continue to rage with all the vehemence of a maddened banshee, her prayers that Kat can somehow find help seem fragile indeed. When Kat stumbles on a third felon, half-frozen and delirious, her shock deepens, because she recognizes Craig Devon immediately. What is the onetime love of her life doing back in town - and in such company? With the threat of death hanging over the O’Boyles, Craig is desperate to unload a vital secret that could change their destiny. But can he trust Kat with the truth? Because one false move and everything he’s sacrificed will shatter - and this could be everyone’s final Christmas alive.
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"Fast-paced novel of three jewel thieves who invade a house where a family is serving Christmas Eve dinner. The tension builds as a blizzard continues with the family thinking they are going to die and the perpetrators just waiting for the blizzard to end so that they can make their escape."
— Leslie (5 out of 5 stars)
" It was an entertaining story, but it was a little bit of a fluff piece. I really like Heather Graham, but this book didn't seem to live up to her usual story-telling abilities. "
— Linda, 2/10/2014" The Last Noel was a fairly quick read and I had something about a particular character figured out fairly early (it wasn't revealed in the book till the very end of the book. I would probably catalog this book as a suspense novel. It was good but not fantabulous (yes I made that word up). I would recommend it as a quick read if you want to take a break from some heavy hitter books. "
— Denise, 1/20/2014" M'eh. "
— La, 12/30/2013" A good light, fluffy fairly predictable read with a few twists. Fast read. :) "
— Shawnee, 12/26/2013" light Christmas time reading...i'll go with romantic suspense but there wasn't much of either "
— Terri, 12/13/2013" This was a good book and a super quick read. Enjoyed every minute since the story kept on moving. "
— Kathy, 12/5/2013" This was about a family realizing what is important. As they were held hostage Christmas Eve everyone seemed to consider what was really important and how they really felt about their family. "
— Connie, 11/22/2013" Easy to read book. Suspenseful. Solid Plot. Loved the twist with Craig at the end - I didn't see that coming! "
— Amy, 11/4/2013" Hard to get into and slow. "
— Milly, 10/20/2013" called it within the first few chapters. easy holiday read, but kinda boring. "
— Joanie, 7/28/2013" Read my thoughts at: Thoughts of Joy... "
— Joy, 5/23/2013" Loved the book but a very sad ending. "
— Janine, 4/4/2013" Great Book!!! It kept me on the edge of my seat....til the very end. Quick read "
— Bonnie, 4/1/2013" quick no-brainer romantic thriller "
— Sue, 4/1/2013" Pretty good. I'll look for more by this author. "
— Luna, 7/20/2012" fun read if lite crime fiction is your thing. "
— Debbie, 11/12/2011" Suspense- too predictible but makes for a good winter read. "
— Diana, 7/1/2011" Quick read...like a Lifetime movie! "
— Dee, 5/1/2011" Amazing. Great suspense. "
— Rosa, 11/28/2010" This was about a family realizing what is important. As they were held hostage Christmas Eve everyone seemed to consider what was really important and how they really felt about their family. "
— Connie, 11/22/2010" It is short but has a huge impact on how families can endure potential tragedy! "
— Carol, 10/5/2010" called it within the first few chapters. easy holiday read, but kinda boring. "
— Joanie, 12/18/2009" Suspense- too predictible but makes for a good winter read. "
— Diana, 3/25/2009" light Christmas time reading...i'll go with romantic suspense but there wasn't much of either "
— Terri, 7/25/2008" Hard to get into and slow. "
— Milly, 5/22/2008" Pretty good. I'll look for more by this author. "
— Luna, 3/18/2008" It was an entertaining story, but it was a little bit of a fluff piece. I really like Heather Graham, but this book didn't seem to live up to her usual story-telling abilities. "
— Linda, 3/14/2008" fun read if lite crime fiction is your thing. "
— Debbie, 11/26/2007Heather Graham, a USA Today bestselling author, has written more than a hundred novels. She has won the Thriller Writers’ Silver Bullet Award and a Lifetime Achievement Award from Romance Writers of America. She is an active member of International Thriller Writers and Mystery Writers of America. For more information, find her on Facebook.
Christopher Lane is an award-winning actor, director, and narrator. He has been awarded the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration several times and has won numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards.