Tis the Season...For Romance

The Westmorelands #3.5

by Brenda Jackson

STORIES THAT ARE INCLUDED IN THIS TRADE-SIZE BOOK FOR LOVEBarbara Andrews is trying to get her life back together after her divorce while planning her daughter's wedding. Even with everything she has on her plate she hasn't been able to forget the man who had entered her life at a very difficult time and had shown her kindness. And when Detective Rick Blair asks her out, she is not sure if she's ready to put the past behind her and move on, although she can't deny the attraction between them. Rick intends to prove that she is definitely a woman who is ready for love. Barbara was first introduced in HER LITTLE BLACK BOOK THE SECOND TIME AROUNDPeggy Morrison has finally gotten her life together and is happily involved with a man who knows how to treat her like the desired and passionate woman that she is. And when Willie Baker asks her to accompany him to Paris, she has to decide just how far their relationship has come and even importantly, how far she wants it to go. Willie is determined to be the one to teach Peggy a thing or two about love the second time around. Peggy was first introduced in HER LITTLE BLACK BOOK CONQUERING HIS HEARTCathy Bristol has been in love with her boss for what seems like forever, and decides it's time to take matters into her own hands. She gets the chance to do so on a business trip they take together. While Orin Jeffries focuses on business, Cathy focuses on trying to show Orin that she's the woman for him and is determined to make the emotionally scarred divorced Orin see her for the woman that she is. A woman intent on conquering his heart.Cathy was first introduced in TALL, DARK…WESTMORELAND and seen again in TEMPERATURES RISING COREY'S MOUNTAIN When Corey Westmoreland runs into the one woman he let get away over thirty years ago, he is determined to keep Abby Winters within his reach. Even if it means taking her up to his mountain. And once he realizes their attraction is still explosive after all this time, he’s determined to convince her that it's not too late for them and that their past and present have now collided for a reason. It was always meant for Corey’s Mountain to be their home.Abby was first introduced in STONE, COLD SURRENDERNOTE – This book is a Prequel to Stone, Cold Surrender /A Westmoreland NovelTis The Season…for Romance is a “must have” book for every Brenda Jackson reader keeping up with the various families she has created. The hero and heroines in these stories were requested most by Brenda’s readers….Okay, Joshua Avery headed the list, but we won’t tell his story just yet!Suggested these books are the sequels or prequels of several books, you are encouraged to read the following books BEFORE reading Tis the Season…for • Her Little Black Book• Tall, Dark Westmoreland and Temperatures Rising

Genres: Romance, African American Romance, Fiction, Anthologies

265 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 30, 2009

About the author

In 1994, Brenda Jackson’s first novel, Tonight and Forever, was released. Since then she has had more than 100 novels and novellas published (the first African-American author to accomplish such a feat) and has over 3 million books in print.

A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Brenda is the first African-American author to have a book published by Harlequin Desire and the first African-American romance author to make the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller lists within the series romance genre.

In 2012, Brenda received the Romance Writers of America’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award—one of the highest literary awards a romance author can receive. In 2013, she was recognized by the mayor and the city of Jacksonville as being a Trailblazer in the literary field.

In 2010, she collaborated with Five Alive Films to turn her Truly Everlasting title into a feature film. Brenda’s 2011 novel A Silken Thread is scheduled to be filmed with Debbie Allen attached as director in 2015.

Email Brenda at authorbrendajackson@gmail.com or visit her on her website at brendajackson.net.

Reviews

[Bridget · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love Brenda Jackson books but this was not one of my favorites. I did however like the 2nd story of Felecia and Trask. The other two stories were too rushed to me and were not on the caliber I am used to reading with Brenda Jackson, but I am still a fan of hers.

[SassyMama · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another GOOD read from Mrs. Jackson...had already read Felicia Madaris' story...which was HOT...and the other two were also ENJOYABLE.

[Tigger · Rating 4 out of 5]

All stores were good

[Celeste · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love

The common thread is that opposites attract. That regardless of past heart ached or assumptions love has a way of making things work. Trask and Felicia, truly had a journey and a history.

[Pierrette · Rating 4 out of 5]

3 In 1

Worth the read. Especially Felicia Madaris and Trask Maxwell’s story. Brenda Jackson really does know how to paint a good story

[Martha Ruff · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book!!!

[Will2pear95 · Rating 4 out of 5]

THE MAKEOVER - 3.5
TRULY EVERLASTING - A Madaris Novel - 4
BOUND BY PASSION - 3.5

[Toya · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this story!

[KAREN MCCRAW · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed each story

Each individual story made a good read. They were short but I laughed, smiled and was enjoyed each couples story.

[DeeReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three different couples finding love in "Essence of Desire."

In "The Makeover" hero, Robert Noble purchases a luxurious historic home in his hometown of Summerlin, TN and hires his best friend's sister heroine, Roxanne aka Roxie Miller to do a major makeover on the place. Roxie has always had a crush on Robert but he always seemed unattainable since Robert was loyal to her brother, Colton ... but things change as their attraction grows. Robert is different after a woman tried to set him up on a sexual harassment charge so it time for Roxie to give him a makeover- literally and figuratively!

"Truly Everlasting" was such a heartwarming and steam story! Heroine, Felicia Madaris had always been a thorn in hero, Trask Elgin Maxwell's side .. and vice versa for that matter! She's a gold digger, twice divorced and dresses very risque! Things CAN change, though, well somethings CAN? Well Felicia is not the woman she used to be after an incident almost takes her son's life and she discovers that money is not everything. When Felecia reads her 4 year old son's letter to Santa, she needs help ... because Austin wants a father for Christmas till the New Year! Felecia's cousin, Clayton tells his best friend, Trask about the letter and guess who acts as as Austin's Daddy for the holiday?

In "Bound by Passion ",attorney Royce Parker has been crushing over Michelle Kincaid for too long and it's time to take a well deserved vakay! Michelle owns a traveling agency and Royce wants her to go on his vacation with him ....as a friend. Hold up... it's Not so simple because these two once had a one-night stand after Royce's best friend, Jordan's wedding to Michelle's sister, Dominique! And they both can't get that smexy night out of their minds!

All of these stories end in memorable HEA and are very vivid, steamy tales to boot!

5 steamy BJ stars !!!!!!!

[Tanya Mayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

So far I have only read Corey's Mountain. The Westmoreland Family is one of my favorites and the only story I hadn't read was Uncle Corey. I was fun the see him find his one true love Abby after all these years and to know that you are never to old be in love. Corey was a very passionate man and after years of loneliness he finds the only woman that was meant to be his and too step foot on Corey's Mountain. Abby did what her parents wanted and realized instantly that she made a mistake. Now no can stop them from being together. Wow still some hot & sexy love scenes. Corey was smart he took Abby up to his Mountain and never planned to let her go again.

[Des · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Makeover (Roxanne & Robert): 2 stars
I wasn't really feeling the connection between this couple despite the childhood friends background and Roxanne's reasons for Robert's so-called 'makeover.'

Truly Everlasting (Madaris #7, Felicia & Trask): 4 stars
I really liked Felicia and Trask. Their connection was more believable because they had appeared in other Madaris novels and had a childhood history. Felicia's son, Austin was so adorable and his relationship with Trask was so cute.

Bound by Passion (Michelle & Royce): 3 stars
I liked Royce. Michelle's 'be in control at all times' attitude was a little tiring. Steamy scenes though.

[Tia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an edition that is three books in one. I read it for the Madaris Family Saga story and after completing it I took the time to read the others . The other two stories are continuations of characters from her books, The Perfect Fit and Perfect Timing. I haven't read those books yet but, as they have been recently purchased, I will in the near future to get the back history of the characters. If you are a Brenda Jackson Fan, there isn't much that I need to say, I personally haven't read a Brenda Jackson book that I didn't absolutely love.

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Essence of Desire ..... 3 books in 1. The Makeover, Truly Everlasting and Bound by Passion. All new reads to me (although they've been out a while). All great reads. All full of life and love.

Merged review:

I love Mrs. Jackson's books and was thrilled to read 4 new stories. The stories may have been new, but the characters were very familiar. I love second chance love stories and these did not disappoint me. Great reads!

[Dorel · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has 3 stories in it just like Forever Mine, my favorite story of the 3 is story 2. The 2nd story story line is really good. I felt sorry for Felicia. I really liked Trask's character. I loved Felicia"s son. The scenes with Trask & Felicia's son were touching. I liked the ending. The other 2 stories were okay.

[Rowena Winfrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Season's of Love Abound

No matter what the season, Brenda Jack's heroes and heroine produce fireworks!! All of these stories are ice water worthy, and if you're not squirming in your seat with passion at the end of each novella, you need to go ahead and have the coroner pronounce you dead!! Well done, Brenda Jackson, very well done!!

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was good to finally read Felicia's story after reading all the other Madaris novels. I just wish it was a full story instead of a short. The other two stories were interesting as well. Can't wait to see Truly Everlasting the movie.

[Toni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Four novellas featuring secondary characters from some of B renda's novels. Barbara Andrews & Peggy Morrison from. Her Little Black Book. Cathy Bristol from Tall, Dark Westmoreland and Abby Winters from Stone Cold Surrender. it was great reading their stories.

[Toni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three stories about love and passion. Robert Noble and Roxanne Miller in The Makeover. Royce Parker and Michelle Kincaid in Bound by Passion; and truly Everlasting featuring Felicia Madaris and Trask Maxwell.

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE Brenda Jackson's books. Tis the Season....for Romance was especially refreshing to read, showing more mature characters and how finding love isn't only for the young. I'd like for Ms. Jackson to explore older romance in other books.

[Cynthia Patterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Buttercup

I loved all three stories in this group of stories. So excellent each story. I read one after another. Brenda Jackson is my favorite author. I love everything she has written😊😊☺

[Lisa Headley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book.

The short stories were great, better than I expected. They are so compelling, which makes for a fast read. These stories will set your soul on fire. I recommend this book for the mature romance reader.

[Ikaika · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this story. Felicia and Trask's story shows true love at it's best, in all forms.

[Isabel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great READ, I enjoyed how the Arthur would tie each episode together without leading the reader guessing what happened to such and such. I will be trying her Westmoreland series next.

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. I'm re-reading it for the third time.

[Brenda Hillmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

a book with older adults that still find love. read it twice.
what can I say I love me some Westmorelands

[Joyce M. H. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, enjoyed it.
Felicia and Trask, Robert and Roxie, Royce and Michelle all great stories. Glad that Brenda did follow up stories for the secondary characters.

[Arnissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

HOT HOT HOT

I loved this story. Michelle was dominate, Royce was time enough for her. Great story of fire and ice. Passionate and hot from beginning to end.

[Cynthia Jones]

How do I read this book.

[amaya crosby]

Awesome book

Because I wanted to know how Barbra moved on with her life after her divorce and how Peggy found love a second time and how Cathy got Orin to stop fighting his feelings