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North Pole, Alaska #2
If Only In My Dreams
November in North Pole means the Elves are hard at work answering letters to Santa with joy, wisdom and Christmas spirit.
Except for Amelia Beckett, new owner of the Cup of Cheer Café. Amelia just received a let’s-try-again letter from her ex, who moved her to North Pole then skipped town with another woman. Seething, she takes a break from Santa letters and writes a furious answer.
John Kimball asked Santa to fix his Dad who broke after Mom left. The response is so nasty he cries—until a lady named Amelia explains he got the wrong letter, and invites him and Dad to North Pole! Finally they can hang out together . . . except all Dad wants is beer and Amelia. John does have fun with Clara the postmistress and Rudy the reindeer guy, but . . . maybe Mom is right that only Dad can fix himself.
Amelia’s bad man-karma continues until a snarling, injured fox won’t leave her yard, and she’s reduced to begging for help from her neighbor and café regular, Wes Curtis. Wes moved here from Manhattan to craft fine furniture after his wife died. He is tall, dark, talented, funny, adorably clumsy and kind. Why can’t she fall for someone wonderful like him?
Wes has been attracted to Amelia since he first saw her. What’s taken him so long to show his interest? Well, uh . . . See, he’s kinda rusty around women. And he thought he had plenty of time . . . But with Amelia suddenly being pulled in too many directions, he is forced to act.
Sitting in the moonlit woods night after night, watching her and the little fox relax and heal, he is hoping for just enough time to convince Amelia she belongs here in North Pole—and that she belongs with him.
Except for Amelia Beckett, new owner of the Cup of Cheer Café. Amelia just received a let’s-try-again letter from her ex, who moved her to North Pole then skipped town with another woman. Seething, she takes a break from Santa letters and writes a furious answer.
John Kimball asked Santa to fix his Dad who broke after Mom left. The response is so nasty he cries—until a lady named Amelia explains he got the wrong letter, and invites him and Dad to North Pole! Finally they can hang out together . . . except all Dad wants is beer and Amelia. John does have fun with Clara the postmistress and Rudy the reindeer guy, but . . . maybe Mom is right that only Dad can fix himself.
Amelia’s bad man-karma continues until a snarling, injured fox won’t leave her yard, and she’s reduced to begging for help from her neighbor and café regular, Wes Curtis. Wes moved here from Manhattan to craft fine furniture after his wife died. He is tall, dark, talented, funny, adorably clumsy and kind. Why can’t she fall for someone wonderful like him?
Wes has been attracted to Amelia since he first saw her. What’s taken him so long to show his interest? Well, uh . . . See, he’s kinda rusty around women. And he thought he had plenty of time . . . But with Amelia suddenly being pulled in too many directions, he is forced to act.
Sitting in the moonlit woods night after night, watching her and the little fox relax and heal, he is hoping for just enough time to convince Amelia she belongs here in North Pole—and that she belongs with him.
105 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 3, 15
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December 15, 2018
It's lovely to be back to North Pole, the most charming christmas-town setting ever.
The small community of people instantly feel like friends.
What I love most about these little novels is being faced with the wishes of a child writing to St Nick. And my heart broke for little John and I really would have loved to read a little more of him.
The story itself was sweet and short even with added aspects to make it less predictable.
It felt somewhat too short though.
Wes and Amelia are both great characters. I could feel their connection, real, insecure and deep. But there could have been more of them together.
The small community of people instantly feel like friends.
What I love most about these little novels is being faced with the wishes of a child writing to St Nick. And my heart broke for little John and I really would have loved to read a little more of him.
The story itself was sweet and short even with added aspects to make it less predictable.
It felt somewhat too short though.
Wes and Amelia are both great characters. I could feel their connection, real, insecure and deep. But there could have been more of them together.
December 31, 2018
I love North Pole, Alaska where Elves personally answer every letter Santa gets. Unfortunately, Elf Amelia got two letters mixed up. She sent a nasty letter to a little boy that was meant for her ex and the nice letter for the boy to her ex. The poor little fella was in tears when he got his letter but the ex was thrilled with the one he got, thinking Amelia was giving him another chance. Things didn't get much better when the boy and his father came to visit North Pole. It didn't work out quite the way the child had hoped. Then when her ex showed up expecting reconciliation, Amelia quickly let him know how wrong he was.
When Amelia found an injured fox she asked her neighbour, Wes, for advice on its care. He had been attracted to her for quite a while but he'd been keeping to himself since he moved to town so he hadn't acted on his attraction. Once he saw that another man was interested in her, he stopped procrastinating.
I absolutely loved this story and would like to go to this town. The people who live there are kind and thoughtful. Just what you want in a Christmas town. This was a sweet story with lots of laughs.
If you want a quick Christmas read that will leave you smiling, this is the book for you.
When Amelia found an injured fox she asked her neighbour, Wes, for advice on its care. He had been attracted to her for quite a while but he'd been keeping to himself since he moved to town so he hadn't acted on his attraction. Once he saw that another man was interested in her, he stopped procrastinating.
I absolutely loved this story and would like to go to this town. The people who live there are kind and thoughtful. Just what you want in a Christmas town. This was a sweet story with lots of laughs.
If you want a quick Christmas read that will leave you smiling, this is the book for you.
August 21, 2020
3.5 Stars
Review coming
Review coming
December 17, 2021
Oh what a cute story! I didn't know who to have hope in that they would get together. Three men wanted her attention! I enjoyed the little critter that was in the story too!
I read this story in the NORTH POLE ANTHOLOGY 1: A Heartwarming Holiday Romance Set in Alaska - Books 1-3 (A North Pole Romance)
I read this story in the NORTH POLE ANTHOLOGY 1: A Heartwarming Holiday Romance Set in Alaska - Books 1-3 (A North Pole Romance)
December 6, 2018
I only read Christmas books at Christmas. I read the first book in this series last year. Have I been missing out! This book made me happy and sad at the same time but in the end happiness prevails. This is a must read!
December 14, 2018
Book 2 continues to facinate me with this cute town :) I'm not fond of the cold eventhough I live in Norway but reading about all the characters and description of the town makes me want to go there. Another cute Christmas romance book eventhough it is set in Nov :)
April 11, 2018
Love this series
Heartwarming and fun with real, likeable characters. Just the thing to read when you need a feel good pick me up.
Heartwarming and fun with real, likeable characters. Just the thing to read when you need a feel good pick me up.
December 2, 2018
Lovely little Christmas story. Sweet and romantic.
December 15, 2018
A very sweet and romantic story about new beginnings and a new life and new love! Can’t wait to read the next book!
December 26, 2018
I enjoyed the story. I only wish little John (the kid not the bad ex-boyfriend) had a better experience in at the North Pole. I felt bad for him.
February 24, 2019
north pole alaska series book 2 keep them coming.
December 2, 2019
Loving these little stories and all the characters!
December 10, 2019
Cute holiday read!
September 6, 2020
Really cute, I liked it.
December 5, 2020
Better.
February 13, 2016
I thought this was a very cute read full of entertaining people and a great plot. I thought the characters were great some not so great but that is what the author wanted you to feel. You have many characters that want Amelia attention there is pain from a few and other just need to grow up. The race is on to see who will get Amelia love as these men put on the charm.
There is never a better place than Santa’s village where it is Christmas all year long. Amelia wrote two letters one to a little boy and another to the man who broke her heart. Somehow they got twisted around leaving one boy in tears with Santa’s hateful words. When Amelia found out she called the father. I thought the father was to forgiving I doubt I would have forgiven that fast. But he is a legend in his own mind thinking only of what he wants not paying much attention to his son or the wonderful town they are visiting. His sights are on Amelia, along with drinking and staying out late at night.
Number 2 is the John who got the sweet letter but should have been the nasty one. He was cheering all the way to the bank when he got a letter telling him how much she was thinking of him, sorry for his father etc. He will not listen to reason and just knows he has his lady back, she will understand how the big bad women turned his head. WRONG! But he shows up anyway thinking he has her in his pocket.
Number 3 is a sweet man who lost his wife a few years ago. He is very attracted to Amelia but is a little shy. When the fox came and sets at her door he tells her how to take care of him. He supports her and never wants her to leave. He has his time cut in half with her selling her business he must work fast but there are too many men after her hand.
Time is running out, may the best man win….
I adored the fox and little John both of them are after your heart. My heart broke for John and the way his father dealt with him. Saying he loved his son but just wasn’t ready to be a father….that is just so wrong but there are a lot of people out there that think this way.
I thought this was a cute story that the author put a lot of thought into. There is a lot going on as the author gives you an entertaining plot with great characters. She fills in the blanket well never leaving you to guess what is going on. This is a Christmas story but can be read at anytime. I think most people will like this cute and at times funny clean read.
There is never a better place than Santa’s village where it is Christmas all year long. Amelia wrote two letters one to a little boy and another to the man who broke her heart. Somehow they got twisted around leaving one boy in tears with Santa’s hateful words. When Amelia found out she called the father. I thought the father was to forgiving I doubt I would have forgiven that fast. But he is a legend in his own mind thinking only of what he wants not paying much attention to his son or the wonderful town they are visiting. His sights are on Amelia, along with drinking and staying out late at night.
Number 2 is the John who got the sweet letter but should have been the nasty one. He was cheering all the way to the bank when he got a letter telling him how much she was thinking of him, sorry for his father etc. He will not listen to reason and just knows he has his lady back, she will understand how the big bad women turned his head. WRONG! But he shows up anyway thinking he has her in his pocket.
Number 3 is a sweet man who lost his wife a few years ago. He is very attracted to Amelia but is a little shy. When the fox came and sets at her door he tells her how to take care of him. He supports her and never wants her to leave. He has his time cut in half with her selling her business he must work fast but there are too many men after her hand.
Time is running out, may the best man win….
I adored the fox and little John both of them are after your heart. My heart broke for John and the way his father dealt with him. Saying he loved his son but just wasn’t ready to be a father….that is just so wrong but there are a lot of people out there that think this way.
I thought this was a cute story that the author put a lot of thought into. There is a lot going on as the author gives you an entertaining plot with great characters. She fills in the blanket well never leaving you to guess what is going on. This is a Christmas story but can be read at anytime. I think most people will like this cute and at times funny clean read.
December 21, 2016
What a beautiful cover and another good story in a charming series based in North Pole, Alaska. It is clear that Noelle Fox lives in Alaska and understands this unique area. These are great books to read all winter long. This story was not as child-centered or endearing as the first book, but I enjoyed the injured fox subplot. We have had several foxes in make a home under our deck in the past (in Indiana, not Alaska!), and they are beautiful, fascinating creatures.
July 20, 2016
Noelle Fox takes an old standby, the misunderstanding, and takes the reader on a predictable and somewhat mundane route: in this case mixed up letters.
Read full review in the 2016 July/August issue of InD'tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2016 July/August issue of InD'tale Magazine.
June 11, 2016
Cute fast read
Cute series about North Pole, Alaska. A group calling themselves elves answers letters. One volunteer mixes up two letters both to John. One was mean to exboyfriend. She pays for him and his father to visit the. Town. Neighbor wants to date her. Book is good but could be better more fleshed out.
Cute series about North Pole, Alaska. A group calling themselves elves answers letters. One volunteer mixes up two letters both to John. One was mean to exboyfriend. She pays for him and his father to visit the. Town. Neighbor wants to date her. Book is good but could be better more fleshed out.
December 24, 2016
Geat Read!
This story flowed nicely and kept me engaged. I was constantly looking foward and wondering what was going to happen. I like that there's a a main plot but it intertwines with not only the next story but another smaller plot. It makes me want to keep reading about North Pole Alaska.
This story flowed nicely and kept me engaged. I was constantly looking foward and wondering what was going to happen. I like that there's a a main plot but it intertwines with not only the next story but another smaller plot. It makes me want to keep reading about North Pole Alaska.
December 22, 2016
If Only In My Dreams is the second cute and funny book in the North Pole, Alaska series written by author Noelle Fox.
April 15, 2019
Another beautiful story by Noelle Fox. Simple and sweet.
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