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CHRISTMAS WITH THE STEELES
The Mountain-Scape Lake Lodge, situated on the pristine alpine lake in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, is the perfect place for the Steele Family from Charlotte and Phoenix - along with their friends - to spend the Holidays. They have rented the entire one-hundred-room lodge. Celebrations are in order. Everyone is happy for Eden and Drew Steele, who are celebrating their fortieth wedding anniversary. Then there are Chance and Kylie Steele's oldest kids - Marcus and Tiffany - who have finished law school and medical school, respectively. Everyone is looking forward to the celebrations and the holidays, as well as meeting Tiffany's new boyfriend. The family is surprised when he introduces himself as her fiancé, rather than a boyfriend. It seems that not everyone is happy with the surprise, and the plot thickens when it is discovered that he is not all he claims to be.
265 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 2, 2025
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Brenda Jackson
901 books3,617 followersIn 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.
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.
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December 5, 2025
And what a Christmas it turned out to be!
This large family of Steeles, their close friends who are considered family too, colleagues, neighbors and so many more gathered to honor the Casanova aka Drew Steele and the wealthy rig stow-a-way, Eden Tyson now Steele's long lasting marriage being celebrated as their fortieth wedding anniversary is at hand! This celebration brought together friends and some masquerading as friends but are foes! Things did not turn out as the foes planned and better than the honored couple could have imagined. Thank you Divine Mrs. J, we got the full story surrounding the stow-a-way and what resulted from it. We got to see how the Steeles rallied around betrayed family members reminiscent of how the Madarises and Westmorelands surround and support their family members. Wow, time has truly flown. I can remember when Marcus and Tiffany faked a relationship to get his widowed father and her abandoned mother together. I touched base with all of the Steele men and their wives plus some of the Steele women and although it was not spelled out, I am sure their husbands were there too. Overall, I enjoyed this story thoroughly and look forward to having this story in audiobook.
This large family of Steeles, their close friends who are considered family too, colleagues, neighbors and so many more gathered to honor the Casanova aka Drew Steele and the wealthy rig stow-a-way, Eden Tyson now Steele's long lasting marriage being celebrated as their fortieth wedding anniversary is at hand! This celebration brought together friends and some masquerading as friends but are foes! Things did not turn out as the foes planned and better than the honored couple could have imagined. Thank you Divine Mrs. J, we got the full story surrounding the stow-a-way and what resulted from it. We got to see how the Steeles rallied around betrayed family members reminiscent of how the Madarises and Westmorelands surround and support their family members. Wow, time has truly flown. I can remember when Marcus and Tiffany faked a relationship to get his widowed father and her abandoned mother together. I touched base with all of the Steele men and their wives plus some of the Steele women and although it was not spelled out, I am sure their husbands were there too. Overall, I enjoyed this story thoroughly and look forward to having this story in audiobook.
December 5, 2025
The Steele family is my favorite Brenda Jackson story, and I love those Arizona Bad News Steeles. I loved reading Drew and Eden's full backstory. I've always loved their love story, and this book reinforced it. I enjoyed catching up with the rest of the family and all the new additions. Tiffany's story was intriguing, and I am looking forward to the new series that will jump off from this one. Looking forward to seeing what happens with her and Antwon Bohannon.
Thank you, Mrs. Jackson, for a wonderful holiday story with the Steeles.
Thank you, Mrs. Jackson, for a wonderful holiday story with the Steeles.
December 9, 2025
Words can’t describe
This book was so awesome. I loved how the plot and the past characters were written together. It was nice hearing about previous characters that I love. This is one of my favorite authors and she never disappoints. The plot flows beautifully and it was hard to put down. I am looking for to the new series, I think Tiffany will find her true love. Great epilogue with a new beginning.
This book was so awesome. I loved how the plot and the past characters were written together. It was nice hearing about previous characters that I love. This is one of my favorite authors and she never disappoints. The plot flows beautifully and it was hard to put down. I am looking for to the new series, I think Tiffany will find her true love. Great epilogue with a new beginning.
December 12, 2025
Excellent read
Excellent read, I enjoyed the characters and storyline. Drew and Eden’s 40 anniversary surprise was the backdrop to their origin story of their journey to love and happiness. There was also, secrets, mystery, intrigue and espionage. It was great catching up with the Steele family and friends. I look forward to the Mountain Scape Lake series and Tiffany and Antwon’s story.
Excellent read, I enjoyed the characters and storyline. Drew and Eden’s 40 anniversary surprise was the backdrop to their origin story of their journey to love and happiness. There was also, secrets, mystery, intrigue and espionage. It was great catching up with the Steele family and friends. I look forward to the Mountain Scape Lake series and Tiffany and Antwon’s story.
December 31, 2025
Christmas with the Steeles
As always Mrs. Jackson, turns out the best books in the land. I got caught in other authors, but Mrs. Jackson always get me back to her books. This book with the Steeles, was a refreshing visit with all the characters I’ve read. Tiffany’s book was brilliantly written. I can’t wait to read Mrs. Jackson other books. I’ve read at least 100 of her other books.
As always Mrs. Jackson, turns out the best books in the land. I got caught in other authors, but Mrs. Jackson always get me back to her books. This book with the Steeles, was a refreshing visit with all the characters I’ve read. Tiffany’s book was brilliantly written. I can’t wait to read Mrs. Jackson other books. I’ve read at least 100 of her other books.
January 11, 2026
don’t you just love love.
I really enjoyed this book at first. I didn’t think I was gonna like it because it went back in the past that’s just me, but I couldn’t stop reading it. It took me two days to finish this book of course of chores in the way, but then when I start reading it, I couldn’t put it down. You always amaze me with your good books and stories. Keep up the good work love your love you put out there.
I really enjoyed this book at first. I didn’t think I was gonna like it because it went back in the past that’s just me, but I couldn’t stop reading it. It took me two days to finish this book of course of chores in the way, but then when I start reading it, I couldn’t put it down. You always amaze me with your good books and stories. Keep up the good work love your love you put out there.
December 4, 2025
Another beautiful love story...but
This was another beautiful Brenda Jackson love story. I did love reading about Eden and Drew, but I really thought Tiffany's would be the central love story. I enjoyed the ending very much though. I have to admit, I had to do some mental stretches to remember the back stories of all the characters.
This was another beautiful Brenda Jackson love story. I did love reading about Eden and Drew, but I really thought Tiffany's would be the central love story. I enjoyed the ending very much though. I have to admit, I had to do some mental stretches to remember the back stories of all the characters.
December 5, 2025
This book was well worth waiting for
I enjoyed the story of how Drew and Éden met. Even though her parents were controlling escarpins their contrl she found a love of a lifetime. The Steele's holiday celebration brought Tiffany's story and espionage. Loved it. Can't wait for 2027.
I enjoyed the story of how Drew and Éden met. Even though her parents were controlling escarpins their contrl she found a love of a lifetime. The Steele's holiday celebration brought Tiffany's story and espionage. Loved it. Can't wait for 2027.
December 12, 2025
Great Start
Looking forward to the new series. Per usual Jackson develops her characters extremely well to the point that they become like friends in the community. The storyline in this book is equally as intriguing and alluring as her previous works. I can't wait for the next installment.
Looking forward to the new series. Per usual Jackson develops her characters extremely well to the point that they become like friends in the community. The storyline in this book is equally as intriguing and alluring as her previous works. I can't wait for the next installment.
December 29, 2025
Chef’s kiss!
I totally enjoyed this book. The backstory on Drew and Eden was absolutely refreshing. This close knit family of blood, friends and business associates rallied together to expose a fraud among them and celebrate Drew and Eden’s 40th anniversary. I am looking forward to reading about Tiffany and Antwon.
I totally enjoyed this book. The backstory on Drew and Eden was absolutely refreshing. This close knit family of blood, friends and business associates rallied together to expose a fraud among them and celebrate Drew and Eden’s 40th anniversary. I am looking forward to reading about Tiffany and Antwon.
December 7, 2025
Christmas with the Steels
Love the story of Drew and Eden. Was glad they had a lot of the characters from other Brenda Jackson books included in this book. It made it that much more enjoyable to read.
Love the story of Drew and Eden. Was glad they had a lot of the characters from other Brenda Jackson books included in this book. It made it that much more enjoyable to read.
December 7, 2025
beautiful stories
What a great collection of stories. It was great to finally read Eden & Drew’s story. The others were icing on the cake. I can’t wait for the Mountain Lodge series.
What a great collection of stories. It was great to finally read Eden & Drew’s story. The others were icing on the cake. I can’t wait for the Mountain Lodge series.
December 9, 2025
Awesome story
I couldn't put this book down. I had a feeling the Steele family wasn't done with Devonshire. Eden and Drew's story as to how the met was awesome. I lo ed everything about this book.
I couldn't put this book down. I had a feeling the Steele family wasn't done with Devonshire. Eden and Drew's story as to how the met was awesome. I lo ed everything about this book.
December 18, 2025
Loved the Reunion
Great story, loved reading about old characters and new stories. Hoping Tiffany has her own happily ever after. Maybe it is time that whole generation of Steels to have their own love story?
Great story, loved reading about old characters and new stories. Hoping Tiffany has her own happily ever after. Maybe it is time that whole generation of Steels to have their own love story?
December 22, 2025
Excellent!!!!
Brenda Jackson is an excellent romance writer and she have talent only she can create. I would recommend this book to all and there is nothing about this book that I didn't enjoy especially about Drew and Eden!!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Brenda Jackson is an excellent romance writer and she have talent only she can create. I would recommend this book to all and there is nothing about this book that I didn't enjoy especially about Drew and Eden!!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
December 24, 2025
Outstanding!!!
I have been reading MS Jackson's novels for quite a few years. They always make want to cry and shout every time. I wait in anticipation for the next novel. Job well done...
I have been reading MS Jackson's novels for quite a few years. They always make want to cry and shout every time. I wait in anticipation for the next novel. Job well done...
December 27, 2025
Christmas With The Steeles
Drew and Eden Steele the love story of the century. This was the best of the Steels, just how it all began for the six bad boys. Waiting to see what will happen with Tiffany and Antwan.
Drew and Eden Steele the love story of the century. This was the best of the Steels, just how it all began for the six bad boys. Waiting to see what will happen with Tiffany and Antwan.
January 11, 2026
Christmas With the Steeles
Loved reading this book about the Steele fami!y. They are an exceptional family. Enjoyed how the brothers all worked together to get the job done. Enjoyed the anniversary celebration. Brenda is one of my favorite authors. Love reading her series.
Loved reading this book about the Steele fami!y. They are an exceptional family. Enjoyed how the brothers all worked together to get the job done. Enjoyed the anniversary celebration. Brenda is one of my favorite authors. Love reading her series.
January 20, 2026
Christmas With the Steeles
Another great story from MS Jackson. It was great to reunite with the Steelers ,family and friends. Reading how Eden and Drew became a couple was a beautiful love story. I can't wait for Tiffany and Antwon's story.
Another great story from MS Jackson. It was great to reunite with the Steelers ,family and friends. Reading how Eden and Drew became a couple was a beautiful love story. I can't wait for Tiffany and Antwon's story.
February 7, 2026
This book was so good. Enjoyed the flashback of how Eden and Drew met and got together. Then there was the sadness from what Tiffany had to deal with from Gary. And it all ended with a bit of hope for more stories in the future and a possible happily ever after for Tiffany.
February 10, 2026
I want MORE!!!
Brenda Jackson NEVER disappoints her readers. I always hate when the book ends because she just makes you yearn for more chapters. Please adapt this novel into a movie
Brenda Jackson NEVER disappoints her readers. I always hate when the book ends because she just makes you yearn for more chapters. Please adapt this novel into a movie
December 6, 2025
Enjoyed reading up on the Steeles and their friends! It is so many of them that I had forgotten some of them.
I truly enjoyed the story on how Eden and Drew came together.
I truly enjoyed the story on how Eden and Drew came together.
December 7, 2025
Wow
Ms. Brenda, you did your thing again. Please keep them coming. I love and enjoy everything that you write. Looking forward to your next one.
Ms. Brenda, you did your thing again. Please keep them coming. I love and enjoy everything that you write. Looking forward to your next one.
December 15, 2025
Enjoy book
December 21, 2025
Memory Lane
This was another excellent holiday book by Ms. Brenda! Catching up in a lot of the characters and couples was heartwarming.
This was another excellent holiday book by Ms. Brenda! Catching up in a lot of the characters and couples was heartwarming.
December 26, 2025
Had
Excellent story! I can’t wait for the series (I just hope I remember to look for it in 2027). Enjoy!
Excellent story! I can’t wait for the series (I just hope I remember to look for it in 2027). Enjoy!
December 27, 2025
Steele’s Christmas
I just love the Steeles and can’t wait for Tiffany’s story and the new series to come out in 2027
I just love the Steeles and can’t wait for Tiffany’s story and the new series to come out in 2027
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