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One Christmas Night In...
One Christmas Night… At the Palazzo…
When Giselle Barton arrives in Rome, she’s whisked off in a limo to a beautiful palace and greeted by her brother's boss, the magnificent Count Dmitri Scarletti! But when Giselle's brother elopes with the count's sister, Dmitri insists Giselle can’t leave till morning. . .
In Snowy London…
On Christmas Eve, Melody James leaves hospital to start life anew without her charismatic, powerful husband Zeke. So she is shocked when he sweeps her off to a stunning hotel suite intent on seduction. What will Christmas morning bring Melody?
On the Tycoon’s Yacht…
Dallas oil mogul Nick Rafford had to get his black sheep brother’s baby back. Grace, the child’s guardian, was not immune to him, yet seduction would only get him so far. Nick had to make the single mum an offer she couldn’t refuse…
563 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2011
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About the author
Carole Mortimer
1,301 books912 followersI have written almost 250 romance novels in contemporary and Regency.
I am a USA Today Bestselling Author and recipient of the 2015 RWA Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2014 I received a Pioneer of Romance Award from Romantic Times in the US and in 2012 I was recognised by Queen Elizabeth II for my 'outstanding service to literature'.
I am very happily married to Peter with six sons, and live on the Isle of Man
I am a USA Today Bestselling Author and recipient of the 2015 RWA Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2014 I received a Pioneer of Romance Award from Romantic Times in the US and in 2012 I was recognised by Queen Elizabeth II for my 'outstanding service to literature'.
I am very happily married to Peter with six sons, and live on the Isle of Man
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December 14, 2012
I tried counting the number of exclamation points in this and gave up when I hit 79 by the end of chapter two. I then went and read the end, which confirmed my belief that I wasn't missing anything.
January 3, 2012
The heroine Giselle, or Lily, is looking forward to spending Christmas with her brother in Rome. But nothing seems to go right for her from the start of her trip, ending with Lily arriving, completely unaware, at the home of Count Dmitri, the hero, her brother's boss. Dmitri informs Lily that her bother is not in Rome as he has run off with Dmitri's sister, apparently in order to get married. Dmitri is livid, not only does he not approve of Lily's brother, but his sister also has an arranged marriage. Lily is shocked to learn about her brother's actions but makes it clear that she will not tolerate Dmitri's poor opinion about him. But worst of all is that Dmitri attempts to keep Lily sort-of hostage thinking that she will be the link to her brother. However Dmitri was not counting on the fact that he would find Lily so alluring and there would be a mutual desire between them. Lily helps Dmitri to look past his initial anger regarding his sister, and as he shows Lily around the wonders of Rome they begin to fall for one another and spend a glorious night together, not knowing what the morning will bring.
This is a very enjoyable and emotional book. The attraction between the hero and heroine is really well portrayed, and there is plenty of sexual tension. I love the feistiness and backbone of the heroine, she has such sparkle and really makes this story. For me, the hero is more difficult to like, he is written as a bit too snobby and judgemental for my liking. I don't feel there is enough explanation regarding his anger at his sister's actions given, which left the story a little lacking.
The relationship between the hero and heroine felt very real though, even over the short peroid of time that the books takes place over, that is definitely a plus!
This is a well written and emotional book, and I enjoyed it.
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This is a very enjoyable and emotional book. The attraction between the hero and heroine is really well portrayed, and there is plenty of sexual tension. I love the feistiness and backbone of the heroine, she has such sparkle and really makes this story. For me, the hero is more difficult to like, he is written as a bit too snobby and judgemental for my liking. I don't feel there is enough explanation regarding his anger at his sister's actions given, which left the story a little lacking.
The relationship between the hero and heroine felt very real though, even over the short peroid of time that the books takes place over, that is definitely a plus!
This is a well written and emotional book, and I enjoyed it.
Originally posted at http://everyday-is-the-same.blogspot....
November 2, 2012
3.5 stars
Another heroine who saves the day, or in this case, the book. if it is not for Lily , the book would have fell flat. She is strong & feisty, she stands her ground and gives as much as she get from the haughty hero. Dmitri' overbearing behavior to his sister' elopment with Felix, Lily's brother, and the insults her hurls, doesn't make him a very sympathetic character. The attraction between Lily & Dmitri is well portrayed but the falling in love - in 2 short days - is not believable when the H is not very likeable.
Another heroine who saves the day, or in this case, the book. if it is not for Lily , the book would have fell flat. She is strong & feisty, she stands her ground and gives as much as she get from the haughty hero. Dmitri' overbearing behavior to his sister' elopment with Felix, Lily's brother, and the insults her hurls, doesn't make him a very sympathetic character. The attraction between Lily & Dmitri is well portrayed but the falling in love - in 2 short days - is not believable when the H is not very likeable.
April 21, 2014
The premise of this book is a little hilarious. I mean I understand not realizing when someone is going to hold you hostage but staying when you don't have to, now that's just plan silly. Basically her (Lily's) younger brother Felix, elopes with the sister, Claudia, of a Count in Italy. So said Count Dmitri decided to hold take the brother's sister, Lily, hostage.
What cracks me up is that she doesn't demand that he take her on all of the tourist things that she wants to do. He just wanted her around so that he could get in contact with the brother. To me that means that I have freedom to have a vacation.
I appreciate Lily attempting to hold her own with Dmitri. How she could like him outside of a lustfulness? He was annoying.
What cracks me up is that she doesn't demand that he take her on all of the tourist things that she wants to do. He just wanted her around so that he could get in contact with the brother. To me that means that I have freedom to have a vacation.
I appreciate Lily attempting to hold her own with Dmitri. How she could like him outside of a lustfulness? He was annoying.
January 25, 2014
Το αγορασα κατα λάθος. Η περίληψη δε με ενθουσίασε και, δυστυχως, ειχα δίκιο.
Είναι επιεικως μετριο και κακως το πήρα.Πρεπει να μαθω να προσεχω περισσότερο πριν αγορασω άλλα.
Είναι επιεικως μετριο και κακως το πήρα.Πρεπει να μαθω να προσεχω περισσότερο πριν αγορασω άλλα.
February 1, 2014
I really enjoyed this story. Characters were vibrant and lively. Lots of spark and friction. If you like Mills & Boon you'll love this one.
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