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Big & Beautiful #13
Ample & Alluring
His determination is as ample as the snow. Her beauty is as alluring as Christmas.
Peyton Prescott has always turned to her work. It's her happy place, where she's most comfortable and knows exactly what to do. She helps couples get pregnant, and she's damn good at it.
But it's not everything.
Mayor Wyatt Ramsey is a friend. A friend of a friend really. But when he finds out Peyton has always hated Christmas, he decides it's his job to make her see the beauty of the season that only brings loneliness for Peyton.
As the two of them get to know each other, neither can deny their attraction. What starts as an innocent friendship quickly becomes something Peyton doesn't want to walk away from. But what happens if she becomes exactly what she never wanted to be?
Peyton Prescott has always turned to her work. It's her happy place, where she's most comfortable and knows exactly what to do. She helps couples get pregnant, and she's damn good at it.
But it's not everything.
Mayor Wyatt Ramsey is a friend. A friend of a friend really. But when he finds out Peyton has always hated Christmas, he decides it's his job to make her see the beauty of the season that only brings loneliness for Peyton.
As the two of them get to know each other, neither can deny their attraction. What starts as an innocent friendship quickly becomes something Peyton doesn't want to walk away from. But what happens if she becomes exactly what she never wanted to be?
260 pages, Paperback
Published October 4, 2017
About the author
Mary E. Thompson
97 books365 followersUSA TODAY Bestselling Author Mary E Thompson spent most of her childhood wishing she had a few less curves. She hid in the pages of books because her favorite characters never cared what size her clothes were. Now, neither does Mary, and she writes stories that celebrate women like her. Real women who have curves, chase dreams, and find love, because we should all be happy, no matter our dress size.
Mary spends her non-writing time with her husband and two kids, watching too much TV, cheering for her hometown football team (Go Bills!), and hiding chocolate from her family.
Mary spends her non-writing time with her husband and two kids, watching too much TV, cheering for her hometown football team (Go Bills!), and hiding chocolate from her family.
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October 6, 2017
The FINAL installment of the Big & Beautiful series.
I've known this was coming and have been dreading it but once I started reading, I forgot about that and just focused on the here and now. In every review I've done on one of Ms. Thompson's books, I've said that she has a way of drawing you in and making you feel like you're right there in the middle of the girls night out or sitting on the end of the sofa as each couple is talking. The same is true with this one. You're so into the book, you're with Peyton as she's talking to her patients and you feel their pain and their hope. You're laughing at Wyatt as he's trying to get Peyton to enjoy a time of year that she's never cared for.
The characters are so well developed. The writing is intense. Fully thought out and concise with a good flow that will keep you so deeply drawn into the book that you won't want to put it down. I don't know if it was the fact that this was the last book in the series or if she was just really attached to the characters but this is probably the BEST written book in the series and is a definite must read! It's so incredible watching this author continue to grow! I'm constantly amazed by her and have yet to read anything I didn't like.
I can't wait for the spin-off series OPPOSITES ATTRACT to come out.
*** I was gifted this book and I voluntarily give my honest review ***
I've known this was coming and have been dreading it but once I started reading, I forgot about that and just focused on the here and now. In every review I've done on one of Ms. Thompson's books, I've said that she has a way of drawing you in and making you feel like you're right there in the middle of the girls night out or sitting on the end of the sofa as each couple is talking. The same is true with this one. You're so into the book, you're with Peyton as she's talking to her patients and you feel their pain and their hope. You're laughing at Wyatt as he's trying to get Peyton to enjoy a time of year that she's never cared for.
The characters are so well developed. The writing is intense. Fully thought out and concise with a good flow that will keep you so deeply drawn into the book that you won't want to put it down. I don't know if it was the fact that this was the last book in the series or if she was just really attached to the characters but this is probably the BEST written book in the series and is a definite must read! It's so incredible watching this author continue to grow! I'm constantly amazed by her and have yet to read anything I didn't like.
I can't wait for the spin-off series OPPOSITES ATTRACT to come out.
*** I was gifted this book and I voluntarily give my honest review ***
October 12, 2017
Peyton & Wyatt
I'm sad that this series has come to an end....but what an amazing end!!! I loved how perfectly these characters worked on their not-so-perfect relationships. Let's face, no relationship is perfect.
I fell in love with Wyatt during those cute little "dates" with Peyton. Who wouldn't fall in love with Christmas if you could experience it with Wyatt and see it through his eyes. The ending was so unexpected but I loved it. It's amazing how all it takes is the right person to make you change your mind about what you want in your life. Wyatt and Peyton are perfect for each other.
I'm going to miss this series so much!!!
I'm sad that this series has come to an end....but what an amazing end!!! I loved how perfectly these characters worked on their not-so-perfect relationships. Let's face, no relationship is perfect.
I fell in love with Wyatt during those cute little "dates" with Peyton. Who wouldn't fall in love with Christmas if you could experience it with Wyatt and see it through his eyes. The ending was so unexpected but I loved it. It's amazing how all it takes is the right person to make you change your mind about what you want in your life. Wyatt and Peyton are perfect for each other.
I'm going to miss this series so much!!!
April 13, 2021
This series was so good I could not put it down and I rushed to get the entire series...all 13 books of them. You will absolutely love every single character in the book, you will laugh out loud through and just shake your head at the antics of these fearless women. No spoilers, sorry. Go on, hurry don’t hesitate, these are just to damn good to pass up. My review will be the same for all 12 books cuz they are all amazing!
October 12, 2017
Wonderful story!!
I loved this book! Peyton and Wyatt were a great way to end the series. Sigh. I can understand ending this series but I got a little misty eyed at the end. However Miss Mary is starting a new series with Sawyer so I will survive. I highly recommend this book! The series is really excellent. I hope you enjoy it too!
I loved this book! Peyton and Wyatt were a great way to end the series. Sigh. I can understand ending this series but I got a little misty eyed at the end. However Miss Mary is starting a new series with Sawyer so I will survive. I highly recommend this book! The series is really excellent. I hope you enjoy it too!
December 11, 2017
A fun end to this series. Peyton & Wyatt's story is centered around Christmas and brings 2 busy hard working people together. It also ties up other stories in the series if you followed along. A good stand alone even if you did not read the previous books.
November 20, 2017
Ample & Alluring
This book is amazing! This has been hands down my most favorite series. I am sad it is ending but super excited for what else this author has coming!
This book is amazing! This has been hands down my most favorite series. I am sad it is ending but super excited for what else this author has coming!
May 26, 2021
LOVED THIS BOOK.
December 13, 2021
Peyton is a fertility specialist and Wyatt is the mayor but when Wyatt challenges Peyton to enjoy the magic of Christmas, she takes on the challenge plus falls for the hot mayor, with a twist.
December 31, 2024
A good, easy read, extra spice, but some touchy subjects address around pregnancy. Really enjoys this part of the series and hooked me in!
May 7, 2025
Ok the intelligent adults not talking to each other is getting old. I liked the characters though.
October 3, 2017
This is the last book in the Big & Beautiful series and it was one of the best written stories. Dr. Peyton is more than enough for Mayor Wyatt to handle and unbeknownst to him in the beginning becomes powerfully and mysteriously attractive and fascinating. Both are not looking for love or family. Mayor Wyatt just wants to make sure Peyton learns the joy of Christmas. They fall in love with each other while learning to love Christmas and heal from the past pain of love lost. I loved it from beginning to end. I didn't want to stop reading. All of the series characters participate in helping Peyton and Wyatt realize their HEA. As luck will have it, we learn there will be a spin off to a new series "Opposites Attract" which is great to learn since there are a couple of beloved characters still around who need to find their own HEA!
October 10, 2017
I'm sad its over!! Great series.
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