Lexi Anderson is an up-and-coming, Martha Stewart-type TV hostess whose two kids love the Jared Strong adventure novels, which happen to be written...
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Feb 03, 2012
Amy
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Lexi Anderson, the new Martha Stewart (minus the jail time) helps her neighbor, Kyle and his family find their Christmas spirit and in the process finds love and family for herself.
I wanna be Lexi Anderson when I grow up. I also wish I were Kyle Miller. He is a best selling novelist.
Maybe they'll adopt me.
I had no problem suspending reality and believing that these two fell in love in six days. The range of well written emotions the characters threw at each other (along with More...
I wanna be Lexi Anderson when I grow up. I also wish I were Kyle Miller. He is a best selling novelist.
Maybe they'll adopt me.
I had no problem suspending reality and believing that these two fell in love in six days. The range of well written emotions the characters threw at each other (along with More...
Jan 18, 2012
Lissette
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Bah, Humbug!(A Romantic Comedy Christmas Novella),I enjoyed reading this romantic christmas story. In general I am fond of reading christmas stories or anything about christmas. I have to admit that the cover did get me into wanting to read it so an A for that because it's always nice to have a cover that is right there to catch ones attention. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in reading a fast and easy to read and enjoy at the same time book. Now onto why I rated the way I did!
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Jan 14, 2012
Brandy
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This was a VERY, CUTE, HALLMARK-MOVIE, type Christmas story. A short story, VERY-EASY - READ, I finished in a day and a half?
Young, divorced, up- and - coming - Martha Stewart of the new millineum, Alexis 'Lexie' Anderson just moved into her dream home in Utah. A week before Christmas, she is reading her children, Steven and Trista, a book from their favorite detective series by Jared Strong. Not realizing, that the author of her children's favorite detective sreies, Kyle Miller, liv More...
Young, divorced, up- and - coming - Martha Stewart of the new millineum, Alexis 'Lexie' Anderson just moved into her dream home in Utah. A week before Christmas, she is reading her children, Steven and Trista, a book from their favorite detective series by Jared Strong. Not realizing, that the author of her children's favorite detective sreies, Kyle Miller, liv More...
Sep 28, 2011
Bethany
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Okay, I admit it. I have a bit of a thing for Christmas stories. Sweet heart-warming stories with blustery outdoors scenes just make me want to snuggle up with a book and some hot tea. Bah, Humbug! by Heather Horrocks is exactly that kind of novella. With a mutilated snowman, holiday cheer and a troubled past, this book had holiday spirit written all over it.
Lexi is a mother of two doing it all on her own. Although she may have had hard times in the past, she’s now the successful Mar More...
Lexi is a mother of two doing it all on her own. Although she may have had hard times in the past, she’s now the successful Mar More...
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Dec 23, 2011
Josephine
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Before I get into talking about this book, I just want to say that I absolutely LOVE the cover of this book; I think it's safe to say that I definitely have a cover crush!! This book was an amazing read, and it really got me into the Christmas spirit. Lexi Anderson, the main character, is a divorced mother to two children, Trista, who is 11-years-old, and Stephen, who is 7-years-old. Lexi is also a TV hostess, and is often referred to as Martha Stewart of the new millennium. In the story, Le
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Nov 14, 2011
Heather
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Every year around Christmas I get a hankering to start reading fun, light seasonal romances and Bah, Humbug is just that! I downloaded it online for only 99 cents and began reading under my fuzzy blanket with a mug of hot chocolate. Within the first couple of pages I was already feeling pulled onto the small Christmas Street where Lexi, a home design show host and Kyle, a NYT bestselling author end up next to each other as neighbors. Kyle is experiencing a bit of writer's block and working under
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Feb 04, 2012
Tamera
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I loved this story! It took me less than an hour to read, and was well-written. I didn't notice typos and I am a CRITIC! Maybe they were fixed for the Kindle? Either way, Lexi seems like a great single mom who takes pretty good care of her kids (except for leaving them alone while she goes shopping, I found that strange). Her kids are incredibly well-behaved. They read together nightly, which I find awesome! I also liked how Kyle and Lexi became friends (blackmail due to snowman slaughter
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Feb 01, 2012
Caroline
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Well, I guess it was a cute story, but...there was no real character development. It was too short - everything in the novel happens over the course of about a week. And the things that do happen - between complete strangers AND their families - is just...I don't know. Now, I don't mean anything untoward happened. This is a nice, clean story, which I like. But, come on. The ending was a little contrived and I found myself rolling my eyes - which is not easy to do while reading at the same time,
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Jan 15, 2012
Faithann
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Although the book was a bit predictable (duh, it is a romantic comedy), it was a very enjoyable read. I liked the characters and their stories. The fact that Lexi is a single mother, I liked how big a roll her two children played in the story. It was also a fun bonus that the book took place in the Salt Lake City area, which is where I live. I downloaded this book for free from Amazon. What a smart move, it introduced me to an author that I had not read before, and now I would like to read
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Jan 23, 2012
Michelle
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A cute little Romance story set in the Christmas Season. I liked this one quite a bit. The really wanted to see these characters end up together given how much they were fighting. The emotional side of the story, with both characters having lost family had me actually crying when I read it. So I need to tell you that is a hallmark of some good story telling? The only thing I found a little hard to swallow was the sudden rush of the story ending, the relationship while budding just seemed to go f
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Dec 29, 2011
Tamara
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Loved it! Such a fun, romantic, sweet and thoughtful holiday story. I picked this up as a Kindle freebie, so this was an awesome deal. I'm glad I stumbled upon it! It's totally a mushy, head over heels, fall in love fast story. This is a feel good book minus the dose of sex you usually get in romances. But believe me, you won't miss the steamy scenes. The book was wonderful without it. The perfect quick and light read for the holidays.
Jan 16, 2012
Katie
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Cute, short, sweet and to the point. Lexi is a tv decorator, compared to being and up and coming Martha Stewart. She is a single parent with two adorable kids and they move to Salt Lake City to make a new start, right around the holidays. She reads these mysteries to her kids all the time and they're all big fans of the author, Kyle. Guess who lives next door? Yep. Kind of predictable, but very cute and clean.
Jan 18, 2012
KyleeJ
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There were typos and that drove me a bit nutty, but that isn't why I'm only giving it two stars. It was sweet enough, but the characters fell a little flat to me. <spoiler>They know each other for less than a week, have never even had a date or even kissed! He proposes in this wonder grand gesture, she says yes. You have kids, woman, use your head.</spoiler>
Jan 04, 2012
Eilla
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Who can resist a Christmas romantic story during the holidays? This is such a warm Christmas tale involving a single mother of 2 who happened to move next to a famous children's mystery writer. She helped him decorate and enjoy Christmas while he showed her his family. A very easy and predictable romance story that could be enjoy with anyone.
Dec 12, 2011
Kitty
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This was fun book with fun characters. I liked all of the people in it, including the kids and the snowmen. I wasn't sure I could buy into the timeframe that they fell in love, and the climactic discussion on his family's past heartache felt too long, but I enjoyed it enough to finish it. Since it's Christmas season now, I was happy to read a Christmas-y novella. :)
Feb 06, 2012
Loraine, Family History Lady
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A delightful short Christmas novella that involves two next door neighbors one of whom is a children's author and semi-Scrooge. The other is a Martha Stewart type and devout Christmas lover. What happens when the two clash over a front yard snowman?
Jan 09, 2012
Alisa
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This was a fun, fast Christmas read! I thought the ending was too much, too fast... I think it should have hinted at a future or included an Epilogue for a year later. To have all of that happen in one week was a little much...
Jan 28, 2012
Tiffany
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This was a cute, quick, fun read. I wish it would have been longer so the relationships outcome would have felt more realistic. The characters were cute and likable and I even shed some tires in one part.
Nov 06, 2011
Christine
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Such a fun Christmas read. Cute and quick (I read it in one evening, but I read fast) you will enjoy this sweet and quirky romance. And a total bargain at .99 for the ebook! Go grab it quick :)
Dec 29, 2011
Margaret
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This book has elements of humor, love, family, sadness and Christmas cheer. A lot of elements for a short book but none the less well balanced. I really enjoyed this one!
Jan 02, 2012
Skeeter
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What a quick fun read! I really liked this book, sweet romance, good story and Christmas traditions! I rated with 5 stars. By the way, I love snowmen!
Dec 11, 2011
Monica
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this was a great christmas story. loved everything about it. would highly recommend this book and i will definitely read more books by heather horrocks
Jan 20, 2012
Jessie
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It was a cute read, but it was pretty obvious, at points, that not much time was spent on the editing process.
Jan 10, 2012
Shelley
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Very cute holiday romance. Two neighbors help oneanother let go of painful memories and return to love and family.
Nov 16, 2011
Kirsti
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This is a hearwarming Christmas story that was only 99 cents on my kindle. Definitely worth the read.
Jan 17, 2012
Jessica
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It was ok for a free book. It was more of a short story that wrapped up too fast.
Nov 28, 2011
Gayle
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3.5 stars. A sweet little Christmas story I had on my Kindle -- fun, quick read!
Jan 24, 2012
Elaine
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Nice little Christmas read. Reminds me of a Lifetime or Hallmark movie.
