Before I Melt Away

by Isabel Sharpe

Before I Melt Away by Isabel Sharpe released on Nov 24, 2004 is available now for purchase.

Genres: Harlequin Blaze, Romance, Harlequin, Christmas, Contemporary, Fiction, Adult

256 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Isabel Sharpe began writing in 1994 after leaving her job to raise her son. A former “bored housewife,” she has authored over twenty Harlequin novels and now writes women-focused fiction for Avon/HarperCollins, embracing her unexpected career.

Reviews

[Jo Reads Romance · Rating 4 out of 5]

A festive Christmas romance
4 stars

It's Christmas time and personal chef Annabel Brightman isn't really in the festive mood. This is the busiest time for her fledgling business and she doesn't have time for fun or Christmas cheer. But that's until Quinn Garrett shows up on her doorstep one snowy night.

Quinn has never forgotten Annabel from school but now that they're both grown up, Quinn is determined to add some fire to the cold, winter nights. The heat the pair generate is enough to thaw Annabel's icy demeanour but is this just a steamy Christmas fling or could it possibly be the real thing?

This is a cute, fun and sexy Christmas romance that takes Dickens' A Christmas Carol as its inspiration. It was subtle but was a nice quirk and gave the book a great festive edge.

At first I struggled to get into this book as the characters seemed quite one-dimensional and emotionless. However, as I continued to read I realised that the author was trying to take the reader on the same emotional ride as the characters and by the end I have to admit that the emotions were intense and really brought a lump to my throat!

The book was nicely hot, the couple had great chemistry and without being cheesy, it really captured the Christmas spirit. If you're looking for a good read for a winter's night then I would recommend this book to you. 4 stars.

[Janet · Rating 2 out of 5]

HBZ #162

[Stephanie Tuell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Annabelle has become so wrapped up in her dreams to become a household name that she has forgotten what it has felt like to live. When an old friend, Quinn returns, she reminded of what life used to be like. But is Quinn warm enough to melt all the hardened ice that has formed around Annabelle's heart?

[Dawn ♥ romance · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this story with a little flavor of scrooge and steamy scenes but it was so heavy with people mentally second guessing themselves and I skimmed a lot. Rich self made man Quinn visits his old friend now personal chief Annabel.