A Very Merry Christmas

by J.M. Davies

A Very Merry Christmas

Perceptive soul Willow Gardner has a reputation for helping the residents of Sandy Bay using the tarot cards and the healing power of crystals. But she isn’t good at fixing her own problems. On the surface, she appears to have her life figured out. In reality, she’s struggling to keep her business afloat and to move on from her tragic past. When her smooth-talking ex-husband reappears, begging for a second chance, she’s desperate to convince him it’s over between them—once and for all.

Tempestuous artist Luca Rossi has lost his inspiration and is about to fly home to Rome for the holidays avoiding New England’s bitter winter. But when he arrives at Willow’s to drop off the spare key to his apartment, the bewitching temptress is a mess, sobbing in her garden. This unique woman brings out a protective quality in him, which is unusual as he’s normally a self-centered and selfish kind of man. Witnessing her vulnerability compels him to provide a solution that will help them both.

Luca offers to be Willow’s fake live-in boyfriend—if she’ll be his muse.

Unsure about the sexy man’s proposal, Willow draws upon the tarot cards to decide.

Will the magic of Christmas and the cards align to bring these lost souls together for real?

The Sandy Bay series features characters that reside or visit the picturesque seaport in New England. The books can be read as standalone's, but do center around the Cooper Family who own Sunflower Farm, and all have a happy-ever-after.

209 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 19, 2021

About the author

Multi-genre author, J.M.Davies, Jen, is originally from Wales in the UK, but she now resides with her family, one cat called Kitkat and a rescue hound called Ella in a small-town north of Boston.

She is a former nurse/midwife, who loves reading, and bringing people together. Since she could read, Jen has enjoyed an eclectic taste in books, but loves all thing's romance, and from her love of the written word stemmed the desire to create her own satisfying stories. Although, a shortie at only five feet tall, she has a big heart and hopes that is evident in her storytelling.

Her debut adult paranormal novel, Capturing the Last Welsh Witch, (book 1 in The Rise of Orion Series) was published in 2015, and it was created out of her fascination with witches in Wales and New England. Mix that together with her love for mystery and romance then enter the magical world of The Rise of Orion series.

She is often inspired by her surroundings and chooses setting for her novels based on her many travels and adventures. `All her books are available worldwide in Ebook and print format.

She also manages a romance only book club called Babes with Books. The group meets once a month to discuss the story and chat with the author.

More recently, she has become a chairperson for the Fall in Love with New England Conference organizing the book signing.



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http://www.jenniferowendavies.com/

Reviews

[Emily Pennington · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Magic of Christmas . . .

Willow Gardner struggles with her business and with putting the past behind her. Her ex-husband Neal won’t take no for an answer, and she is so tired of trying to convince him they have nothing left between them to save.

So when artist Luca Rossi shows up to drop off a spare key to his apartment while he goes home to Rome for the holidays, he finds Willow in tears. An odd protective feeling comes over him and he offers to be her fake live-in boyfriend if she will be his muse to inspire his art. This situation can help each of them if she is willing to give it a try. Can the Christmas magic touch their hearts and bring the two of them together?

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[LA · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Very Merry Christmas is Book 4 in the Sandy Bay series by J.M. Davies. Each book in the series is Christmas themed, so reading them during the holiday season is extra special. Once again, J.M. Davies has woven a warm, well written story about life and the people of Sandy Bay, the small town by the sea. If you've read the previous books in the series, you will recognize other characters as they will pop in.
This book was a wonderful story, about friends Willow Gardner, who owns a gift shop and dabbles in reading tarot cards and Luca Rossi, an artist from Italy. Each are dealing with their own problems - Willow, with an ex-husband who wants her back and Luca, who has lost the inspiration he needs to paint. When Willow is overwhelmed by her ex-husband's overtures, she confides in Luca. He comes up with a solution. He will pose as Willow's live-in fake boyfriend in exchange that she be his painting muse. When Willow agrees, she and Luca begin their fake relationship. However, when does pretending to be in love become the real thing? Ti amo.
I was provided a complimentary copy for an honest review.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book four in the Sandy Bay series a well written Christmas story. Willow Gardner and Tempestuous artist Luca Rossi are strangers who find romance with each other, I really enjoyed their story. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[CLorraine · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Very Merry Christmas is the fourth book in The Sandy Bay Series Book. While each book can be read as a standalone, the action in the books can be overlapping and interactive. Willow Gardner has put her life together after a devastating loss and is trying to live in tranquility and peace. She has left her ex-husband behind, but Neal continues to try to make amends for his deeds and rekindle their love story. Artist Luca Rossi has plans for Christmas that do not include staying in Sandy Bay. However, when he observes how shaken his friend Willow is as she grapples with the unwanted attention from her ex-husband, Luca cancels his holiday plans and determined to stay with Willow. As Luca and Willow spend the days leading up to the holiday, they find that their easy flirtation has become a steady fire! Will these two passionate people be able to take a chance on a relationship? Luca and Willow have lovely chemistry and Luca brings such a sweetness to his “bad boy” persona. J. M. Davies does such a lovely job of showing how every situation has two sides…. Neal, in his anguish, broke my heart; I hope that we get to see more from this character. I really enjoyed this awesome story!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Joyce M. H. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 4th book in the “The Sandy Bay Series”. This is Willow and Luca’s journey to an HEA. Luca is running from his past and he is a painter who has lost his inspiration for painting. Willow has a way with using her crystals and tarot cards. Luca is on his way home to Rome for the holidays. He is at Willow’s apartment to give her his key for his apartment and she is a total mess. Willow’s ex-husband comes back to ask for her a second chance, she lets him no it’s over and done. Luca offers to be Willow’s fake live-in boyfriend if she will agree to be his muse. Hopefully the fake boyfriend relationship will let Willow’s ex-husband know it’s a done deal. Willow nor Luca is looking for a relationship not something is brewing.

Can Willow and Luca’s relationship go from fake to real?

I received an ARC via Booksprout and I am leaving my review voluntarily.

[Noemi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Willow Gardner owns a gift shop and dabbles in reading tarot cards. Luca Rossi is an artist from Italy. They are dealing with individual problems - Willow has an ex-husband who wants her back. Luca is struggling with inspiration. Willow ends up sharing her woes with Luca. He comes up with a solution. He suggests that he pose as Willow's live-in fake boyfriend. In exchange he wants her to be his painting muse. Willow agrees, to their fake relationship. Then what happens when pretend love become the real thing?

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jennifer Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a story about family, relationships, and love all set in the seaport town of Sandy Bay. When business owner Willow Gardner tangles with the hot-blooded artist Luca Rossi, sparks fly. Luca wants her for his muse. He learns she has a personal problem regarding her ex and offers to be her fake boyfriend. They strike a deal, and their relationship takes off with twists and turns. This is another great story in the Sandy Bay series.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another good story in the "Sandy Bay" series. This is such a heartwarming and nice holiday read about Luca and Willow. She is struggling with her business and her ex who wants her bath. Luca is an artist with his own struggle for inspiration. When he hears about her struggles with her ex who makes a proposal. They fake it until things start become a little real. This is a nicely developed story! I love the characters!

[Gloria · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book four in the wonderful Sandy Bay series. Willow is very upset after leaving her ex husband. Her friend Luca decides to change his Christmas plans to be with her. The more they are together the closer they became. Sweet Christmas story.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.