Title: One Complicated Christmas
Author(s): Mika Jolie
Published by Self-published Pages: 146
Genre(s): Second Chance Romance
Source: Author
Format: ARC, eBook
Purchase: Amazon
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What’s a girl to do when she needs to bury the memories of her past?
Apparently, book a room at a cozy Vermont inn for Christmas…as if that’s going to fix years of pining for the one that got away. It doesn’t matter. This holiday getaway is exactly what the doctor ordered. I’m ready to close that heartbreaking chapter in my life for good and start the new year with a bang.
It should be easy.
Except there’s one problem—Joe Parker—with that killer smile and those drown-in-me brown eyes. The man who was supposed to be my forever, but instead left my heart shattered and in disarray.
He’s here. In this wintry hamlet. Daring me to risk everything for him. Again.
I came to this small town looking to leave the past behind me, not get reacquainted with an old flame. And yet, one kiss, and I’m consumed by feelings—heart, mind, and soul. He still makes me tingle in all the right places.
Denial is a powerful tool, but how long can I fight falling for him all over again?
Can I trust him enough to give us another shot?
Fans of Jill Shalvis and Nora Roberts will be swept away by One Complicated Christmas, a second-chance standalone holiday romance in a small town, set with mistletoe lurking around every corner. Grab a glass of spiked eggnog and enjoy.
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“You know it’s love when your feelings don’t leave even if the person does.”
About Mika Jolie
Mika Jolie is the bestselling author of the Martha’s Way series. She lives in New Jersey with her Happy Chaos—her husband and their energizer bunnies. A sports fanatic and a wine aficionado, she’s determined to balance it all and still write about life experiences and matters of the heart. Let’s face it, people are complicated and love can be messy. When she’s not weaving life and romance into evocative tales, you can find her on a hiking adventure, apple picking, or whatever her three men can conjure up. She loves to hear from readers.
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Love the cover and this sounds like it delivered on holiday feels. I am with you on the traditions. i would have found that cool to learn a little.
I’ve been reading lots of feel good Christmas stories, and watching them on Hallmark and Netflix, so I’m going to need to add this one too! Hugs, RO
new author. I might have to check it out
I enjoy a good second time romance and this looks cute. Predictable is okay in my book if I can’t stop turning the pages.
Bring on those Christmas tales. Thanks Nadene this looks good and of course my fave second romance too 🙂
Another festive read to add to my growing collection. I love Jill and Nora’s books so I will have to check this one out. Great review.
Oh yes, six years of silence does require some significant groveling. What a gorgeous setting for their second chance. That is interesting that there was no mention of her mother’s heritage as part of her traditions b/c that would have been neat.
I do like my second chance romances so I’ll keep this one in mind.
A bit too bad for the references but it looks good
I love a good second chance romance. This sounds like a great shorter read. Great review!
new author for me – looks tasty
Great review. Sorry some things didn’t work for you.
Great review I absolutely love Christmas romance books and this one looks and sounds like my kind of book that I would love to read during the holiday season. I’m really glad you fully enjoyed reading this book, thank you so much for sharing your awesome post.