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Her Inconvenient Christmas Reunion

Nina Singh (Goodreads Author)

4.21 · Rating details · 14 ratings · 12 reviews

Can a mistletoe kiss...

...heal the past?

When Zayn walks back into Izzy's life, years after he was forced to walk out of it, she's faced with the undeniable attraction that's never faded. Finding themselves co-owners of the vineyard that means so much to Izzy makes tensions run high! But then she's seduced into a kiss under the Parisian Christmas lights... Can Izzy find ...more

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Published November 10th 2020 by Harlequin Romance Larger Print

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Nov 06, 2020 Christy rated it really liked it

Who doesn't love a great Christmas romance? I'll admit it. I'm a sucker for Hallmark Christmas movies and am already watching Countdown to Christmas. Today, as I was reading this enchanting romance, I was listening to instrumental Christmas music! Her Inconvenient Christmas Reunion is the perfect love story to get you in the mood for the holiday season. This book does a little more heat to it than some in the Harlequin Romance line, but there is nothing explicit in it...just lots of steam.

Do you Who doesn't love a great Christmas romance? I'll admit it. I'm a sucker for Hallmark Christmas movies and am already watching Countdown to Christmas. Today, as I was reading this enchanting romance, I was listening to instrumental Christmas music! Her Inconvenient Christmas Reunion is the perfect love story to get you in the mood for the holiday season. This book does a little more heat to it than some in the Harlequin Romance line, but there is nothing explicit in it...just lots of steam.

Do you remember your first love? No matter how many years pass, you never forget them. Oh, if they broke your heart, you might remember them in a bad way! That's how Izzy remembers Zayn. He walked away from her years ago and never looked back. At least that's what she thinks. The passing of Zayn's great-aunt forces them back together as business partners. But just being together again brings back old memories and old feelings...that become new feelings.

I really enjoyed Her Inconvenient Christmas Reunion. Izzy and Zayn are wonderfully well-written main characters. They've got strengths and weaknesses which make them seem more realistic. Though the side characters don't play any major roles in the story, they help drive the story forward and make it more authentic. I have a feeling we'll see a couple of particular characters in a subsequent book.

When Zayn and Izzy travel to Paris for the food and wine expo, my heart broke just a little. Not for them but for us. 2020 has been the "stuck at home" year. We can't travel, so now we definitely have to live vicariously through the characters in books. I adore Christmas, and the way the author describes Paris at Christmas-time makes me long to travel! I want to see the Champs-Élysées lit up with thousands of lights. To shop in the little booths, to try the different food offerings...that's my idea of happiness. It seems completely enchanting.

I was very impressed by the way the author dealt with family issues in Her Inconvenient Christmas Reunion. Zayn had a rather tough childhood...that's putting it mildly. Even with all of the success he's achieved in adulthood, that past still affects him. He is adamant that he has moved passed his past. The way Zayn pushes hurtful memories to the side don't make them go away. They bubble to the surface and begin to manifest physically. Singh deals with this wonderfully as well.

Her Inconvenient Christmas Reunion will certain get you in the mood for Christmas! Its wonderful characters, beautifully detailed settings, and meaningful themes make this a book I definitely recommend. ...more

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Nov 26, 2020 Carrie Schmidt (Reading is My SuperPower) rated it really liked it

Shelves: blog-reviewed, christmas-fiction, diversity, family-ties, contemporary, non-us-uk-setting, romantic-fiction, small-towns

This was my first read by Nina Singh, though Ive been intrigued by her books for a while. Ive avoided them thus far because Im always a bit wary of branching out in Harlequins offerings beyond their Heartwarming & Love Inspired lines. Before agreeing to review this one, I did some research and was comforted by the fact that it didnt include explicit scenes. And it doesnt. I will say, though, that its very steamy and things are clearly going on, if you get my meaning. However, the author does This was my first read by Nina Singh, though I’ve been intrigued by her books for a while. I’ve avoided them thus far because I’m always a bit wary of branching out in Harlequin’s offerings beyond their Heartwarming & Love Inspired lines. Before agreeing to review this one, I did some research and was comforted by the fact that it didn’t include explicit scenes. And it doesn’t. I will say, though, that it’s very steamy and things are clearly going on, if you get my meaning. However, the author does very well at keeping it within the ‘not explicit’ boundaries (just within, in some cases lol). Just wanted to be upfront with all of that before I start chatting about the book, since it’s definitely a detour from what I normally review here.

Zayn and Izzy have a past, and when they’re thrown back together in the present, they might have a future too… if they can get past that past. (see what I did there? lol) They’re both well-defined, layered characters with their own sets of flaws and sparks between them aplenty! It’s clear from their first re-encounter that those feelings they had for each other are still simmering below the surface, no matter how much time has passed. I enjoyed spending time with each of these characters – Zayn a bit Scroogish and Izzy definitely more of a Bob Cratchett. It’s not a smooth ride for them (of course) but it’s definitely a heartwarming journey.

Bottom Line: There’s something about Christmas that makes second chance romances that much more enjoyable, and that’s certainly the case in Her Inconvenient Christmas Reunion. Zayn & Izzy have sizzling chemistry which predictably (since this definitely isn’t billed as Christian or clean & wholesome fiction) leads where you think it could, and while I definitely don’t agree with their choices, the author does have a limit to the steam and keeps it pretty well within those boundaries (which I appreciated.) From the romantic settings (a Napa Valley vineyard & Paris at Christmas) to the great characters and the sweet message of forgiveness, this is a well-written romance with all the holiday feels!

Reviewer’s Note: Readers may want to be aware that this book contains heavy innuendo, steamy but not explicit intimate activity, and a few (mild) curse words.

(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)

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Nov 22, 2020 Ibjoy1953 Hannabass rated it it was amazing

I love romance stories like this. Where the two main characters have a past, and things are touchy when they are thrown together, usually because of work. And this just just what happens here with Zayn and Izzy. How will life treat these two, who are obviously still very much attracted to each other?

Izzy and Zayn has no choice but to work together since they both own the vineyard. And what a fun time I had reading this one! I love how the author gives such beautiful and vivid details of ...more

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Nov 06, 2020 Cheryl rated it really liked it

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Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book as an ARC, and provide an honest and voluntary review.

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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Izadora Izzy Veracruz is the manager and vintner of Stackhouse Winery. She loves her job and had even forsaken her father to be working for the competitor. Because of Izzys dedication and love for the winery, Myrna Tabor, Stackhouse owner with no heirs to help her, bequeathed half of the winery to her and Zayn, ...more

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Nov 15, 2020 Julie rated it really liked it

4.5 Stars

An enchanting and emotional second chance contemporary romance, Her Inconvenient Christmas Reunion is a heart-warming tale by Nina Singh.

Zayn never felt like he truly belonged anywhere. His family has always treated him like a spare part and he never truly felt welcome by any of them. The only person who truly seemed to have any time for him was his Aunt Myrna and even she had let him down when it mattered the most. His recently deceased aunt had left him part of her winery. But there 4.5 Stars

An enchanting and emotional second chance contemporary romance, Her Inconvenient Christmas Reunion is a heart-warming tale by Nina Singh.

Zayn never felt like he truly belonged anywhere. His family has always treated him like a spare part and he never truly felt welcome by any of them. The only person who truly seemed to have any time for him was his Aunt Myrna – and even she had let him down when it mattered the most. His recently deceased aunt had left him part of her winery. But there is a catch: while Zayn has inherited one half, the other half has been left to Zayn’s former flame, Izzy. Zayn and Izzy hadn’t parted on the best of terms and his aunt was well aware of that, so why did she leave them both half of their winery? But Myrna’s decision will force them to confront the past and maybe – just maybe – allow them to lay old ghosts to rest and get a second chance at a happy ending.

Izzy had been devastated when her beloved surrogate mother Myrna had died. Izzy has never had anybody who cared for her in the same way that Myrna did and she is touched that she left her half the winery – although even she has to admit that she is not best thrilled that the other half has been left to the man she has never managed to forget: Zayn. Still, with Zayn having become a successful millionaire with thriving businesses all over the world, she is sure that he won’t bother with this little insignificant business that barely turns a profit. But when Zayn turns up unexpectedly, it looks like Izzy might have spoken too soon…

Zayn has great plans for the business which extend far beyond the local community. His businesses are a byword for luxury and now that the winery is part of his portfolio, he plans to turn its fortunes and make it a bespoke and exclusive brand. However, Izzy is not about to let him march in and take control. She has worked too hard and promised Myrna to keep things as she had always wanted and she is not about to let Zayn interfere with her plans – even if saying no to him quickly proves easier said than done…

As the two of them find themselves thrust in close proximity together, old feelings quickly resurface and as they fall in love again, will Zayn and Izzy find the courage to admit the truth about the depth of their feelings for one another? Or will their fears cost them this second chance at happiness?

Her Inconvenient Christmas Reunion is a poignant and irresistible romantic read that sparkles with warmth, emotion, intensity and heart. Nina Singh has written a second chance romance about letting go of the past, moving on and the magic of falling in love that will hold readers spellbound from beginning to end.

I fell in love with Izzy who was a spirited, intelligent and kind-hearted heroine and brooding Zayn is sure to be a favorite with romance readers everywhere.

A terrific contemporary romance that makes for perfect holiday reading, Nina Singh’s Her Inconvenient Christmas Reunion is a stellar read that is absolutely impossible to put down. ...more

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Nov 08, 2020 Marsha Keeper Bookshelf rated it it was amazing

Shelves: christmas-romance, contemporary-romance, happily-ever-after-romance, happily-ever-after-romance-2020, harlequin, owned, small-town-romance

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Her Inconvenient Christmas Reunion was such an easy story to fall into from the very start. Zayn and Izzy were once a couple in love with a future ahead of them until it ended with Zayn leaving without a good reason, at least one he could give to Izzy. They were still loosely connected through Zayns aunt who owned and ran the winery that Izzy eventually managed. After his aunts death, they are now co-owners of that winery, and Zayn in his male superior Reviewed at Happily Ever After Romance

Her Inconvenient Christmas Reunion was such an easy story to fall into from the very start. Zayn and Izzy were once a couple in love with a future ahead of them until it ended with Zayn leaving without a good reason, at least one he could give to Izzy. They were still loosely connected through Zayn’s aunt who owned and ran the winery that Izzy eventually managed. After his aunt’s death, they are now co-owners of that winery, and Zayn in his male superior attitude sees the chance to now make changes to the more casual, far more laid-back way that property has always been run. And will continue in the same fashion if Izzy has her way.

There is much that Izzy is unaware of, facts that Zayn and his aunt knew. So in some ways making them co-owners was his aunt’s way of making sure they kept a connection, that they had to work together. Yet, Zayn’s attitude right now is to go in, make an offer Izzy cannot refuse, and buy out her half of the winery. That is so not going to happen. The result? Two stubborn people with a past between them and an uncertain future ahead will have to find some ground to meet on… with unusual results.

There is more than that one big thing that Zayn is holding back information about, and as the story continues we learn more as that secondary situation gets worse on almost a daily basis. There is a good reason why Zayn left. Should Izzy have been told? Oh, yes, no doubt in my mind – but she was young as was Zayn and they grew into different people than they would have if their love had continued on the same course years ago. I’m also certain of that.

Watching the love that never, ever was far from each other’s thoughts strengthen, grow into something understood yet new was a fascinating experience. There were moments when at the least I wanted to shake some sense into both of them – or sit them down for a stern conversation. But book characters never listen to me anyway.

I had such an emotionally good time reading Her Inconvenient Christmas Reunion. Christmas in Paris, who wouldn’t love that? A love that never died, past decisions to get beyond, acceptance of who each was today – all of that made for an emotional, funny, sad, enjoyable experience.

I fall in love with secondary characters just as much as, if not more than (at times) the main characters. And it’s that thought that will have me checking Ms. Singh’s upcoming releases to see if Paula and Ethan ever open their eyes to each other. Yeah. I’m that kind of reader who wants a happy ending for everyone. (Not that I wouldn’t simply buy any book she writes otherwise for I enjoy her style of storytelling very much… but I want to know about those two people in particular.)

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Nov 07, 2020 Harlie Williams rated it it was amazing

Shelves: book-challenge-2020, contemporary-romance, harlie-books, sweet

This is such a gem of a book. I will admit that Ive never read anything from Ms. Singh but that will soon be remedied. I really enjoyed reading Zayn and Izzys second chance romance. Yes, this is definitely a second chance. Fortunately for them, someone was working behind the scenes to make sure that these two found each other again. Sometimes a little push or a death is just what is needed.

Zayn is the type of guy that had a very troubled past but fought his way of out it. Nothing like the wrong ...more

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Nov 08, 2020 Olivia rated it it was amazing

Shelves: giveaways-ebooks

HER INCONVENIENT CHRISTMAS REUNION is a second chance romance set around a family business winery. Zayn is a businessman and has pretty much been written off by his family, so he is excited when his aunt leaves him her winery - well, half of it. She left the other half to someone who was not family but who was helping her run the place the way she wanted, Izzy. Izzy is determined to keep running it the way it has been, but Zayn is determined to buy her out.

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Oct 18, 2020 Lori rated it it was amazing

Such a fun and delightful read and right before Christmas too!
This book is full of love, redemption, forgiveness, friendships and mending past hurts.
I very much enjoyed this novel.
This new to me author has made this book very realistic. To me it's amazing how these authors can do that.
What I really enjoyed was the tour through the winery. I've yet to do that myself. I imagined myself tasting the wine along with the 6 people in the wine room.
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Nov 10, 2020 Rachel DeVaughn rated it really liked it

I love a good holiday story! This was a Harlequin Romance book which meant there were some language and implied bedroom scenes but nothing graphic. I typically read clean fiction but the book description sounded interesting so I decided to give it a try.

The main characters Izzy and Zayn have history together but haven't seen each other in over 5 years. They become reunited after the death of a loved one and throughout the book they try to communicate and figure out what went wrong years ago.

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Nov 04, 2020 Becky rated it really liked it

Shelves: arc, contemporary, holiday

Zayn and Izzy's story is a Christmas-themed second chance romance with Parisian flavor. It was sweet--though the too-small elf costume is a bit risque--but ultimately not terribly memorable or unique. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either. I did appreciate that they both did the work to mend not only their relationship with each other, but separately their family issues as well--Zayn especially had me a little worried there!

Rating: 3 1/2 stars /B-

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