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Skipping Christmas: Small Town Military Romance

(Real Men #9)

Susan Saxx (Goodreads Author)

it was amazing 5.00 · Rating details · 4 ratings · 2 reviews

He's adored by women-and men-all over the world. The raw, gritty NHL player, Dante Knight.
But life changed abruptly, a year ago. Now Dante's no longer interested in the limelight, or in the panties strewn on the ice. With the same focus he applied to his stunning NHL career, he's interested in only one woman...
Kelley Dunham. The girl who loved him, way back when.

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Published December 20th 2019

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Dec 18, 2019 Kentucky Bohemian (Grace) rated it it was amazing

Recommends it for: romance lovers/anyone who loves a good story

Sweet Sloppy Snowballs!
Dante Knight stole my heart. Actually, he did more than that. He stole it, held it, melted it, and (don't ask me how...) made me feel cherished. Yeah, I know that's a tall order for a book boyfriend. But this is not your average BBF. Dante's different. Really. He's not just different--he's exceptional.

He's going to need to show just how exceptional he is if he's going to win back the woman he walked away from when he was too young/too inexperienced/too full of himself to r Sweet Sloppy Snowballs!
Dante Knight stole my heart. Actually, he did more than that. He stole it, held it, melted it, and (don't ask me how...) made me feel cherished. Yeah, I know that's a tall order for a book boyfriend. But this is not your average BBF. Dante's different. Really. He's not just different--he's exceptional.

He's going to need to show just how exceptional he is if he's going to win back the woman he walked away from when he was too young/too inexperienced/too full of himself to realize he really loved her. Because as far as Kelley Dunham is concerned, that ship has sailed and it won't ever return to port. She's done with him and done with living the "boring" life of committed relationships.

In the truly unique style of Ms. Saxx, this story will take the reader through a vast range of emotions from head-shaking, face-palming humor to heart-rending angst, with a ton of fun stops in between. The most amazingly simple things in this story brought me to tears. Yet other times also found me smiling like Forrest Gump with a new box of chocolates.

Since this novel is set largely in a cabin during a blizzard, Kelley and Dante are featured almost exclusively for most of the story. Thankfully, they are very rich and dynamic characters that play well off each other. While both have suffered damage, pain, and loss, Kelley has not dealt with hers in the same way that Dante chose to deal with his life changing event. Reminding us that we may know someone our entire life yet still realize we don't know them that well at all. Dante and Kelley are going to find that out in very vivid ways. Dante is strong, sure, and steady. Kelley...well, she's a pendulum swinging in a wild arc as though it's been whacked off its timed course by something mean and manic. Figuring her out is like herding cats. Just when you think you're having some success you're wrong, completely wrong.

Do yourself a favor. Don't miss this reminder of how beautiful the heart can be when it's full of hope and love. We all need this healing balm at times. It's a wonderful read, anytime. ...more

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Dec 23, 2019 Lady M. rated it it was amazing

This book was interesting. I'm struggling how to explain why without giving anything away. In one way, for the length of the book, not a whole lot actually happens. In another way, so much happens and lives are changed forever. I know I don't make much sense! This is not a typical happy holiday story - there's too much hurt to overcome. But don't worry there is a happy ending, just with some frustration and maybe a few tears along the way. I really did enjoy the book, it had a lot of real life f ...more

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Susan loves romance, and believes it’s a staple ingredient in life. She uses this love to create sexy, heart-warming stories where friendship and passion –along with breath-taking risk– intertwine to create love that is timeless.

She does this in the m/f genre and in the m/m (gay) romance, with 3 series, currently: Real Men (m/f), The Men of Refuge Bay (m/m), and The Refuge Bay Holiday Sub-Series ( ...more