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Pride, Oregon #4
Tis the Season
It's time Matthew admitted he has bitten off more than he can chew by purchasing the old house on the hill... After all, it was just going to be a side project. Having his new brother-in-law fix up the place had been easy enough. Spending the first night in the old place, he'd gotten a little more than he'd bargained and now the interior decorated he'd hired was the only one who could corroborate his crazy stories.
Interior decorator, Blake Shelby was hired to fit what was going to become one of the best projects in her new career. The massive old place was a perfect setting to show off her skills. It didn't put her out any that the owner was tall, dark-haired, green eyes, and everything she'd ever dreamed of. Speaking of dreams, since staying in the guest room, she'd had a few doozies herself.
Interior decorator, Blake Shelby was hired to fit what was going to become one of the best projects in her new career. The massive old place was a perfect setting to show off her skills. It didn't put her out any that the owner was tall, dark-haired, green eyes, and everything she'd ever dreamed of. Speaking of dreams, since staying in the guest room, she'd had a few doozies herself.
250 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 19, 2018
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Jill Sanders
197 books2,098 followersJill Sanders is a New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of Sweet Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Western Romance, and Paranormal Romance novels. With 100 books in eleven series, translations into several different languages, and audiobooks there’s plenty to choose from. Look for Jill’s bestselling stories wherever romance books are sold or visit her at jillsanders.com
Jill comes from a large family with six siblings, including an identical twin. She was raised in the Pacific Northwest and later relocated to Colorado for college and a successful IT career before discovering her talent for writing sweet and sexy page-turners. After Colorado, she decided to move south, living in Texas and now making her home along the Emerald Coast of Florida. You will find that the settings of several of her series are inspired by her time spent living in these areas. She has two sons and off-set the testosterone in her house by adopting three furry little ladies that provide her company while she’s locked in her writing cave. She enjoys heading to the beach, hiking, swimming, wine-tasting, and pickleball with her husband, and of course writing. If you have read any of her books, you may also notice that there is a love of food, especially sweets! She has been blamed for a few added pounds by her assistant, editor, and fans… donuts or pie anyone?
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Jill comes from a large family with six siblings, including an identical twin. She was raised in the Pacific Northwest and later relocated to Colorado for college and a successful IT career before discovering her talent for writing sweet and sexy page-turners. After Colorado, she decided to move south, living in Texas and now making her home along the Emerald Coast of Florida. You will find that the settings of several of her series are inspired by her time spent living in these areas. She has two sons and off-set the testosterone in her house by adopting three furry little ladies that provide her company while she’s locked in her writing cave. She enjoys heading to the beach, hiking, swimming, wine-tasting, and pickleball with her husband, and of course writing. If you have read any of her books, you may also notice that there is a love of food, especially sweets! She has been blamed for a few added pounds by her assistant, editor, and fans… donuts or pie anyone?
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October 25, 2018
I really liked Matt and Blake. Love the haunted house. They met a couple of years ago in Italy and it was pretty much love at first sight, but ended too soon. Now Blake is in Pride and Matt needs his house decorated. If Matt can talk Blake into staying with him, it would be great. But, she seems leery about getting close to him again. With the holidays coming up, Matt is sure that he can talk her into staying in his house and his life. Blake's parents come for the holiday and things don't go very well with her mother, but Blake is determined to not let her mother upset her again. As Matt and Blake try to help the ghosts move on, they want to get rid of the ghosts of their past.
October 31, 2018
Another awesome visit to Pride, Oregon and this one includes love, Christmas and a ghost or two! LOL, the perfect book for a cold night with a cup of tea, coffee or cocoa! I love the characters of this series as they are well developed and overlap in each story so it is more like visiting a group of friends and family rather than just reading another book. The plot of this story is quite intriguing as it is multi-layered and intriguing with disapproving, dysfunctional families, ghosts, friendship and of course love and laughter toss in a home remodel while living in the chaos and what could possibly go wrong!?!?! I absolutely can not wait to come back and visit this town again. I first found this author when I ran across her original Pride, Oregon series which are the parents/grandparents of the characters that we follow in this newer Pride, Oregon series. I so wish this town was real as I would love to visit!
October 20, 2018
Ok, this is my FAVOURITE in this series so far!
Matthew has bought the old haunted house on the hill to live in and renovate. We are walked through the house room by room getting full descriptions from the walls and windows to the furniture and views, making you feel as if you are walking right beside them. Blake, an interior designer, has wonderful ideas to make this once grand home look majestic once again. These two with a brief past together have to work together to get the house finished by Christmas whilst not only trying to solve the mystery of the ghosts they keep seeing in the house but also while dealing with their mutual attraction that keeps getting stronger every day.
A wonderful book filled with romance and mystery that will keep you interested from start to finish.
Matthew has bought the old haunted house on the hill to live in and renovate. We are walked through the house room by room getting full descriptions from the walls and windows to the furniture and views, making you feel as if you are walking right beside them. Blake, an interior designer, has wonderful ideas to make this once grand home look majestic once again. These two with a brief past together have to work together to get the house finished by Christmas whilst not only trying to solve the mystery of the ghosts they keep seeing in the house but also while dealing with their mutual attraction that keeps getting stronger every day.
A wonderful book filled with romance and mystery that will keep you interested from start to finish.
November 6, 2018
The story starts at college in Italy, where Blake Shelby first meets Matthew. The story then jumps forward a couple of years and Blake and Matt's paths cross again thanks to Matt's cousins who run Classy and Sassy. Blake was a regular and had purchased quite a few items and paintings from Lily and Riley for her other clients. They had recommended Blake to Matt who needed a lot of help with his new, large house. What Blake doesn't realise is that the house is haunted!
The story unfolds another tale of the ghosts haunting the house which the Jordan family all get involved solving the mystery.
Jill's traditional style of a lovely easy read, with a catch up with the regulars in Pride.
The story unfolds another tale of the ghosts haunting the house which the Jordan family all get involved solving the mystery.
Jill's traditional style of a lovely easy read, with a catch up with the regulars in Pride.
November 30, 2018
If wishes came true .... I would be a member of the Jordan "clan" in Pride, Oregon. Another winner by Jill Sanders. Absolutely wonderful book !!!
November 7, 2018
His Courageous Girl!!!
Two years ago, Blake Shelby and Matthew "Matt" Jordan had a short affair in Florence, Italy. Then she disappeared without leaving him a note, now they were both in Pride, Oregon. What was a man to do when the woman he'd fallen in love with was in front of him!?
Matthew Jordan, Meghan and Todd's son whom we've met in the previous book SEASON OF LOVE . He bought the old house on the hill, the one that everyone said was haunted by the ghost of the doctor who'd built the house. He hired an interior decorator to help with decorating his home.
His brother-in-law Parker was hired to fix up the house which he did perfectly but when he spent the first night in his new house well let's just say that things didn't go as he expected.
Blake Shelby, an interior decorator who came from well connected parents. He father was an Italian mob boss and her mom was a model. She was looking forward to decorating the big house on the hill, the project was going to be one of her greatest ones but one night spent in the house set off a whole chain of craziness.
While he was away for business, Matt wooed her during their calls. When he got back to town, they started spending time together and he finally found out why she left him behind in Italy. They decided to give what they felt another chance.
The lovebirds' encounters with the spirits in the house were fascinating. The entities wanted them to find they loved one. With the help of his family, Matt and Blake found what they were looking for. Turned out she had been expecting them to come see her.
Blake's parents came to spend Christmas with her and the Jordan clan. Her father was a treat to meet but her mother was something else. But Matt had her back and they all had a great holiday.
The Jordan clan grew a little more, and it was delightful pleasure to catch up with some of my favorites characters. Meeting new ones was a wonderful treat. Matt and Blake got their HEA.
THIS THE SEASON is the fourth book in Jill Sanders' PRIDE, OREGON series. It was humorous, heartwarming, intriguing and passionate. Incredible job by Jill Sanders. This series keeps getting better and better with each book. 5++++
Two years ago, Blake Shelby and Matthew "Matt" Jordan had a short affair in Florence, Italy. Then she disappeared without leaving him a note, now they were both in Pride, Oregon. What was a man to do when the woman he'd fallen in love with was in front of him!?
Matthew Jordan, Meghan and Todd's son whom we've met in the previous book SEASON OF LOVE . He bought the old house on the hill, the one that everyone said was haunted by the ghost of the doctor who'd built the house. He hired an interior decorator to help with decorating his home.
His brother-in-law Parker was hired to fix up the house which he did perfectly but when he spent the first night in his new house well let's just say that things didn't go as he expected.
Blake Shelby, an interior decorator who came from well connected parents. He father was an Italian mob boss and her mom was a model. She was looking forward to decorating the big house on the hill, the project was going to be one of her greatest ones but one night spent in the house set off a whole chain of craziness.
While he was away for business, Matt wooed her during their calls. When he got back to town, they started spending time together and he finally found out why she left him behind in Italy. They decided to give what they felt another chance.
The lovebirds' encounters with the spirits in the house were fascinating. The entities wanted them to find they loved one. With the help of his family, Matt and Blake found what they were looking for. Turned out she had been expecting them to come see her.
Blake's parents came to spend Christmas with her and the Jordan clan. Her father was a treat to meet but her mother was something else. But Matt had her back and they all had a great holiday.
The Jordan clan grew a little more, and it was delightful pleasure to catch up with some of my favorites characters. Meeting new ones was a wonderful treat. Matt and Blake got their HEA.
THIS THE SEASON is the fourth book in Jill Sanders' PRIDE, OREGON series. It was humorous, heartwarming, intriguing and passionate. Incredible job by Jill Sanders. This series keeps getting better and better with each book. 5++++
November 3, 2018
Another awesome adventure into Pride Oregon! This was a bit of the paranormal in the small town of Pride, and a surprise second chance they never expected. Matthew and Blake had one hot, sexy week in Italy and then she was gone. Three years later he's remodeling a mansion and she's an interior designer. Matthew walks into his cousins store and can't believe his eyes. He never thought he'd see her again.
A great story, an awesome premise, and throw in a few apparitions and you have a second chance love story with a twist that the whole town gets in on. OH, and of course a love story with a happy ending.
A great story, an awesome premise, and throw in a few apparitions and you have a second chance love story with a twist that the whole town gets in on. OH, and of course a love story with a happy ending.
December 10, 2018
This is the 4th book in the Pride Oregon Series. However, this book can be read as a stand alone. ( I did not realize this was part of a series until after I finished).
This is the story of Matt and Blake. Matt buys an old haunted house and hires Blake to help remodel it. Along the way they discover the house is haunted and they may be the only ones who can solve the mystery.
I have never read a book and actually gotten the chills multiple times thought the book. Authir Jill Sanders does an amazing job captivating you into this book and she makes you love the characters and the little town of Pride. I will definately be going back to read the other 3 books in this series!
This is the story of Matt and Blake. Matt buys an old haunted house and hires Blake to help remodel it. Along the way they discover the house is haunted and they may be the only ones who can solve the mystery.
I have never read a book and actually gotten the chills multiple times thought the book. Authir Jill Sanders does an amazing job captivating you into this book and she makes you love the characters and the little town of Pride. I will definately be going back to read the other 3 books in this series!
November 30, 2018
I truly enjoyed reading this book!
Tis the Season is a heartwarming
& emotional story, with a little mystery added. Great characters & romance makes
it the perfect Christmas read.
After a chance meeting in Italy,
Blake & Matt began an affair,
then she disappeared.
When the see each other again,
Matt hires Blake to decorate
an old Victorian home, that he purchased.
What Matt wants to know, is why is she
disappeared, without saying goodbye.
The emotions, the humor & their chemistry pulled me in, & kept me hooked!!
Tis the Season is a heartwarming
& emotional story, with a little mystery added. Great characters & romance makes
it the perfect Christmas read.
After a chance meeting in Italy,
Blake & Matt began an affair,
then she disappeared.
When the see each other again,
Matt hires Blake to decorate
an old Victorian home, that he purchased.
What Matt wants to know, is why is she
disappeared, without saying goodbye.
The emotions, the humor & their chemistry pulled me in, & kept me hooked!!
December 28, 2018
I really liked this book. Matthew and Blake met 2 years prior in Italy where they spent a week together before Blake disappeared. Matt has purchased a home that needs a lot of renovation and his cousins think that interior designer, Blake can help. When Matt meets up with Blake he realizes that it is the same Blake from two years ago. Sparks still fly between the two even after two years. With the holidays approaching Matt try’s to rekindle their romance. Throw in a ghost or two, the crazy Jordan clan and the holidays and you have a great book.
March 27, 2023
Wow!! What a wonderful read
Wow!! What a wonderful read from Jill. I absolutely loved Matthew and Blake’s story it help there was a ghost story in it as well. With having meet and lost Blake 2yrs previous Matthew can’t wait to see if if this is same Blake and is surprised it is and now his plan to keep her around is have her work to furnish and restore his new house he just bought a haunted house at that. There are plenty to keep you interested in reading this book and it’s so far my favourite of the second Jordan clan/generation. Can’t wait to read more from this series
Wow!! What a wonderful read from Jill. I absolutely loved Matthew and Blake’s story it help there was a ghost story in it as well. With having meet and lost Blake 2yrs previous Matthew can’t wait to see if if this is same Blake and is surprised it is and now his plan to keep her around is have her work to furnish and restore his new house he just bought a haunted house at that. There are plenty to keep you interested in reading this book and it’s so far my favourite of the second Jordan clan/generation. Can’t wait to read more from this series
November 5, 2018
Tis The Season will warm your heart and put you in the holiday spirit. We return to the town of Pride, Oregon and the wonderful Jordan clan. This is Matt's story and his second chance for love with Blake who he met in Italy a couple of years ago. This story has romance, sizzle and steam, absolutely wonderful characters, and a few ghosts! A wonderful story and absolutely loved the ending!
November 11, 2018
SO MUCH FUN!
I can’t tell you enough how fun it was to read Tis the Season. The characters feel like friends and the story flows right off the pages.
I loved this Holiday read... also it kept me on my toes with a little haunted twist. Jill Sanders tells such original stories. Ones that once you start... you can’t stop.
Must read!
I can’t tell you enough how fun it was to read Tis the Season. The characters feel like friends and the story flows right off the pages.
I loved this Holiday read... also it kept me on my toes with a little haunted twist. Jill Sanders tells such original stories. Ones that once you start... you can’t stop.
Must read!
November 6, 2018
Great book! This is a wonderful continuation of the series, with a new couple (characters you’ve already met in previous books). Blake and Matt are amazing characters with a great story you will most definitely enjoy! I totally want Blake to decorate my home 😀
November 28, 2018
Great book! This is a wonderful continuation of the series, with a new couple (characters you’ve already met in previous books). Blake and Matt are amazing characters with a great story you will most definitely enjoy! I totally want Blake to decorate my home
November 30, 2018
If wishes came true .... I would be a member of the Jordan "clan" in Pride, Oregon. Another winner by Jill Sanders. Absolutely wonderful book !!!
February 22, 2020
Cute series
I have enjoyed all of the books in this series.
Matt and Blake met years ago in Italy. By some chance she ends up in Pride. They get their second chance.
I have enjoyed all of the books in this series.
Matt and Blake met years ago in Italy. By some chance she ends up in Pride. They get their second chance.
November 4, 2018
When Matthew and Blake met in Italy years ago, it was love at first sight. Then as suddenly as it happened, it was taken away as Blake disappeared. While his heart was hurt, he always had a hope one day he would get a second chance with Blake. Little did he realize it would happen in his town of Pride when ghosts threw the two of them together. The ghosts that reside in the old house on the hill.
Matthew decided to do a side project when he bought the house on the hill, he knew his brother in law would do the contracting but he needed a decorator too so he hired her. When he discovered it was Blake, the woman he had fallen in love with in Italy he couldn’t believe his luck. If anyone would understand, she would and he was given another opportunity.
Blake was new in town and heard about the project, she realized it would be a big boost to her career. While she was a bit apprehensive about romance after what she and her parents had gone through in Italy, she could resist his smile and the way he made her feel.
The two of them together are a match made in heaven, now they need to be working together on not one project but two, in hoping to find the true story behind the ghosts and what it will take to make that family whole again.
Jill has hit another homerun when it comes to writing a book that you do not want to put down until you are done.
Matthew decided to do a side project when he bought the house on the hill, he knew his brother in law would do the contracting but he needed a decorator too so he hired her. When he discovered it was Blake, the woman he had fallen in love with in Italy he couldn’t believe his luck. If anyone would understand, she would and he was given another opportunity.
Blake was new in town and heard about the project, she realized it would be a big boost to her career. While she was a bit apprehensive about romance after what she and her parents had gone through in Italy, she could resist his smile and the way he made her feel.
The two of them together are a match made in heaven, now they need to be working together on not one project but two, in hoping to find the true story behind the ghosts and what it will take to make that family whole again.
Jill has hit another homerun when it comes to writing a book that you do not want to put down until you are done.
November 10, 2018
A hauntingly heartwarming holiday adventure filled with sexy fun, holiday cheer and chilly nights heated up by steamy passion.... Loved this emotionally thrilling romantic journey that takes us back to one of my favorite places Pride, Oregon. Could not put it down this highly entertaining second chance romance!
January 30, 2019
Great story of a second chance at love.
Matt and Blake met in Italy and spend a wonderful week together. Then she disappears. Fast forward 2 years and Matt finally gets a second chance with her.
I loved this story. A second chance at love and a haunted house at christmas make for a wonderfully different story.
Matt and Blake met in Italy and spend a wonderful week together. Then she disappears. Fast forward 2 years and Matt finally gets a second chance with her.
I loved this story. A second chance at love and a haunted house at christmas make for a wonderfully different story.
December 10, 2018
An absolutely, delightful Christmas romance between 2 people from totally different backgrounds, who get a second chance at love and with some mysterious, ghostly occurrences thrown in for extra adventures.
December 27, 2018
I absoulety loved everything about this story! The characters were phenomenal, I loved the chemistry between Matt, and Blake. The storyline was amazing, I loved the little dose of the paranormal that was thrown in. The writing and the flow of the story I thought was great!
November 10, 2018
Love this town
I love all of these stories from the town of Pride. I always look forward to coming back here for new adventures with the Jordan clan.
I love all of these stories from the town of Pride. I always look forward to coming back here for new adventures with the Jordan clan.
November 19, 2018
Wonderful read. Definitely a nice way to get ready for the holidays.
November 27, 2018
This was a very entertaining novel. Blake and Matt make an awesome e couple and the storyline was great. Highly recommend this book to read.
December 20, 2019
very entertaining book. great characters and the story line is awesome. Love a love story.
June 3, 2020
Review Tis the Season
I absolutely loved this book and will be buying the rest of the series. She is a wonderful writer. I have read some of her books in the past.
I absolutely loved this book and will be buying the rest of the series. She is a wonderful writer. I have read some of her books in the past.
February 11, 2024
Best Christmas love story. Quick read.
August 5, 2025
What a great surprise - for a book that was lost in my TBR pile, I truly enjoyed and wish I had read it sooner. Totally sweet.
November 28, 2025
Fun and festive slow burn romance with an old mystery and ghosts.
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