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Santa Claus is Coming
THE TWELVE THREATS OF CHRISTMAS...
On the first day of terror
Belle Breeze received a plastic vulture in a plam tree - and a menacing note signed 'Santa.' She disregarded the odd offering as a slightly silly joke.
On the second day of terror
the package contained two bloodied gloves. For once, the opinionated movie critic reversed her decision.
On the third day of terror
the danger escalated with the arrival of three poisoned pens that wreaked havoc in the studio and brought Max Wilde to Belle's side.
In their search for Belle's tormentor, the competing critics temporarily put their fiery feud aside...and found another kind of passion. But Belle doubted whether she'd live long enough to enjoy it, for...
The twelfth day of terror
was rapidly approaching. And her sinister Santa was coming...
On the first day of terror
Belle Breeze received a plastic vulture in a plam tree - and a menacing note signed 'Santa.' She disregarded the odd offering as a slightly silly joke.
On the second day of terror
the package contained two bloodied gloves. For once, the opinionated movie critic reversed her decision.
On the third day of terror
the danger escalated with the arrival of three poisoned pens that wreaked havoc in the studio and brought Max Wilde to Belle's side.
In their search for Belle's tormentor, the competing critics temporarily put their fiery feud aside...and found another kind of passion. But Belle doubted whether she'd live long enough to enjoy it, for...
The twelfth day of terror
was rapidly approaching. And her sinister Santa was coming...
251 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published November 1, 1993
About the author
M.J. Rodgers
41 books4 followersM.J. was one of those lucky children whose mother read to her every night, filling her imagination with the magic of brave heroes and smart heroines overcoming adversity to ensure their own happy endings. From as early as she can remember she wanted to be a writer so she could give readers that same kind of pleasure that had been given to her by the creators of those wonderful stories.
But M.J. is very practical. She knew how few struggling writers were ever published—and how few of the published could support themselves by writing alone. She also understood that the best writers had extensive life experience that made their stories rich with meaning. So she set aside her dream of becoming a writer and focused instead on working hard to get the kind of education that would lead to a good job and lots of that important life experience.
She attended Pepperdine University at Malibu, California, graduating summa cum laude with degrees in psychology and journalism. She received her MBA from St. Mary's college in Moraga, California. She held managerial positions in several corporations and traveled extensively throughout the world. The work was exciting and demanding; the people she met were intelligent and stimulating; the life experiences were invaluable.
Yet despite all the years that had passed and the outward trappings of success that had been achieved, the dream of being a writer had never left her. And no wonder. The most important message in all those wonderful books her mother had read to her as a child—and she had continued to enjoy as an adult—was that happiness meant going for your dreams. She was now ready to go for hers.
She gave up her high-powered job in the corporate world and turned her attention to writing romantic mysteries for Harlequin. But she was glad she'd waited until the timing was just right. Because to have tried to write before she could give it her best would have been a mistake.
M.J. is the winner of the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for romantic mysteries, twice winner of their Best Intrigue award and a recipient of their Reviewers Choice Award for Best Miniseries Romance. She is also a winner of B. Dalton Bookseller's top-selling intrigue award.
She lives with her wonderful husband, adorable cat and two loving dogs in a tiny community in the terrific Pacific Northwest until the winter, when they realize it isn't so terrific and relocate to sunny southern Nevada.
M.J. loves to hear from readers. During the winter, she gets her mail at P.O. Box 786, Overton, NV, 89040. Come spring, she can be reached at P.O. Box 284, Seabeck, WA, 98380. Or email her year-round at mjuniverse@yahoo.com.
But M.J. is very practical. She knew how few struggling writers were ever published—and how few of the published could support themselves by writing alone. She also understood that the best writers had extensive life experience that made their stories rich with meaning. So she set aside her dream of becoming a writer and focused instead on working hard to get the kind of education that would lead to a good job and lots of that important life experience.
She attended Pepperdine University at Malibu, California, graduating summa cum laude with degrees in psychology and journalism. She received her MBA from St. Mary's college in Moraga, California. She held managerial positions in several corporations and traveled extensively throughout the world. The work was exciting and demanding; the people she met were intelligent and stimulating; the life experiences were invaluable.
Yet despite all the years that had passed and the outward trappings of success that had been achieved, the dream of being a writer had never left her. And no wonder. The most important message in all those wonderful books her mother had read to her as a child—and she had continued to enjoy as an adult—was that happiness meant going for your dreams. She was now ready to go for hers.
She gave up her high-powered job in the corporate world and turned her attention to writing romantic mysteries for Harlequin. But she was glad she'd waited until the timing was just right. Because to have tried to write before she could give it her best would have been a mistake.
M.J. is the winner of the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for romantic mysteries, twice winner of their Best Intrigue award and a recipient of their Reviewers Choice Award for Best Miniseries Romance. She is also a winner of B. Dalton Bookseller's top-selling intrigue award.
She lives with her wonderful husband, adorable cat and two loving dogs in a tiny community in the terrific Pacific Northwest until the winter, when they realize it isn't so terrific and relocate to sunny southern Nevada.
M.J. loves to hear from readers. During the winter, she gets her mail at P.O. Box 786, Overton, NV, 89040. Come spring, she can be reached at P.O. Box 284, Seabeck, WA, 98380. Or email her year-round at mjuniverse@yahoo.com.
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February 9, 2017
Two movie critics, Belle Breeze and Max Wilde, who are known to have opposing viewpoints, are paired together to do movie reviews in the movie review segment of the news show at KALA in Hollywood, hoping to boost ratings. While the ratings are better than ever, it seems that Belle has also attracted some unwanted attention from a sadistic Santa who is sending her disturbing gifts and messages based on “Santa’s” revised lyrics to the Twelve Days of Christmas song. Each day another gift arrives with more threats to Belle. Even though Max and Belle’s opinions may differ, Max is there every step of the way for Belle to help her uncover who her secret Santa is.
This was a super fun romantic suspense story. I loved the Hollywood setting and the television studio where Belle and Max worked. The cast of characters, secondary cast included, were quite interesting, entertaining, and well-fleshed out. Belle’s and Max’s opposing viewpoints in their movie reviews were amusing. I got a kick out of the fashion sense of the two leads—Max with his open vests, no shirt included, and formfitting jeans; Belle covered up from her neck down, sometimes with gloves included. The suspense was really good; I changed my mind so many times on who I thought the villain was. Great descriptions as well, both with places and with the characters. Just a lot of fun all the way around.
This was a super fun romantic suspense story. I loved the Hollywood setting and the television studio where Belle and Max worked. The cast of characters, secondary cast included, were quite interesting, entertaining, and well-fleshed out. Belle’s and Max’s opposing viewpoints in their movie reviews were amusing. I got a kick out of the fashion sense of the two leads—Max with his open vests, no shirt included, and formfitting jeans; Belle covered up from her neck down, sometimes with gloves included. The suspense was really good; I changed my mind so many times on who I thought the villain was. Great descriptions as well, both with places and with the characters. Just a lot of fun all the way around.
December 15, 2021
This is not the way I would like to see Santa Claus coming, that is for sure!
December 15, 2009
This book was a pleasant surprise to me. M.J. Rodgers has concocted a warped version of “The 12 Days of Christmas” in this suspenseful and fast-paced foray. The tension, both physical and mental, builds constantly to an ending that took me completely by surprise. “Santa Claus Is Coming” brings two totally opposing personalities together working as movie critics in point and counterpoint, a good description of their interaction. They are drawn together in this rapid chase to find the person who is threatening Belle Breeze at the TV station and at home. I read this entire book in one go, something I don’t often manage. This is a Harlequin Intrigue, copyright 1993. 4 stars
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