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Emerald Coast 911 #5
Holiday Havoc: Yuletide Sanctuary\Christmas Target
Mayhem and mistletoe share the holiday in these two suspenseful stories
Yuletide Sanctuary by Terri Reed
A cry for help shatters youth counselor Sean Matthews's quiet Christmas night. He saves Lauren Curtis from her attacker—for now. But the vengeful man on her trail won't be held at bay for long….
Christmas Target by Stephanie Newton
She hadn't wanted the contest "prize" in the first place. But when police officer Maria Fuentes arrives for the holiday vacation she won, she finds much more than expected. Her "date"—handsome weatherman Ben Storm—is in danger, and Maria is the only protector he'll trust.
Yuletide Sanctuary by Terri Reed
A cry for help shatters youth counselor Sean Matthews's quiet Christmas night. He saves Lauren Curtis from her attacker—for now. But the vengeful man on her trail won't be held at bay for long….
Christmas Target by Stephanie Newton
She hadn't wanted the contest "prize" in the first place. But when police officer Maria Fuentes arrives for the holiday vacation she won, she finds much more than expected. Her "date"—handsome weatherman Ben Storm—is in danger, and Maria is the only protector he'll trust.
288 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published November 1, 2010
About the author
Terri Reed
192 books3,260 followersNew York Times bestselling author Terri Reed’s romance and romantic suspense novels have appeared on Publishers Weekly top 10 Romance Mass Market Paperback and Publishers Weekly top 10 Religion Fiction, Nielsen’s Bookscan top 50, Amazon #1 Bestseller, featured in USA Today and a Fresh Pick at FreshFiction.com. Her 2016 novel, A Family Under the Christmas Tree, was adapted into the Hallmark movie and retitled Picture a Perfect Christmas.
She resides in the Pacific Northwest with her college-sweetheart husband and when not writing, she enjoys agility with her Australian shepherd.
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March 29, 2017
Two pretty good novellas.
April 2, 2024
This book had two short stories in it. I wish the stories were longer.
November 7, 2025
This book is two wonderful Inspiring suspense stories in one book and I enjoyed both of them.
Yuletide Sanctuary: Artist Lauren Curtis has lost her passion for painting after an attack five years before, but when she once again is attacked, Sean Matthew’s is in the right place at the right time, and saves her. But he has a past that he won’t talk about. Hoping to build her faith she needs to also trust this stranger, but should she?
Christmas Target: Police officer and crime lab investigator Maria Fuentes is beside herself when she finds out that her coworkers entered her into a contest with a very popular weatherman and she won. Now she has to spend a date weekend with him, and it happens to be someone from her past that she really didn’t want to spend a second with. But when she finds out that his life is being threatened, she knows she has to stick around and try to keep him safe. His faith hasn’t been where it should be for several years and they both need to put their faith in God and in each other if they will survive
I loved both of these stories, and I loved getting to know the characters and go with them through their journey of finding their faith once again
Yuletide Sanctuary: Artist Lauren Curtis has lost her passion for painting after an attack five years before, but when she once again is attacked, Sean Matthew’s is in the right place at the right time, and saves her. But he has a past that he won’t talk about. Hoping to build her faith she needs to also trust this stranger, but should she?
Christmas Target: Police officer and crime lab investigator Maria Fuentes is beside herself when she finds out that her coworkers entered her into a contest with a very popular weatherman and she won. Now she has to spend a date weekend with him, and it happens to be someone from her past that she really didn’t want to spend a second with. But when she finds out that his life is being threatened, she knows she has to stick around and try to keep him safe. His faith hasn’t been where it should be for several years and they both need to put their faith in God and in each other if they will survive
I loved both of these stories, and I loved getting to know the characters and go with them through their journey of finding their faith once again
August 5, 2021
DNF'd after the first 'book'. God, it was awful.
There are books that include religious talk in a natural and unassuming way. I call those good Christian fiction. Then there are books, like this one, that take it and shove it down your throat so hard you want to gag. The God talk doesn't come off as natural. Even the internal dialogue of the characters sounds unlikely cause it's god this and god's will that.
The characters themselves are pretty flat. I understand that they didn't have a lot of pages to develop it, but help, develop something! The romance seemed a bit forced, the plot...why? Where is the logic behind the bad guy's actions? I don't know. I just REALLY didn't enjoy it. So I quit after the first one.
Sorry, not sorry.
There are books that include religious talk in a natural and unassuming way. I call those good Christian fiction. Then there are books, like this one, that take it and shove it down your throat so hard you want to gag. The God talk doesn't come off as natural. Even the internal dialogue of the characters sounds unlikely cause it's god this and god's will that.
The characters themselves are pretty flat. I understand that they didn't have a lot of pages to develop it, but help, develop something! The romance seemed a bit forced, the plot...why? Where is the logic behind the bad guy's actions? I don't know. I just REALLY didn't enjoy it. So I quit after the first one.
Sorry, not sorry.
January 6, 2026
She is a new author for me and I am liking the way she writes! Her characters are believable. Her story lines make sense. And I especially like the spiritual aspect of her characters' lives.
These are 2 short stories, so everything has to happen fast. I'm looking forward to reading one of her regular length books and seeing how she adds to her plots.
I think you'll enjoy these stories too!
These are 2 short stories, so everything has to happen fast. I'm looking forward to reading one of her regular length books and seeing how she adds to her plots.
I think you'll enjoy these stories too!
January 9, 2026
Holiday suspense
This book was a great read. Terri Reed sure did it again. Suspense, mayhem, and intrigue. I couldnt put it down. Get it. Read it. You wont regret it. No summary just saying get it and read it.
This book was a great read. Terri Reed sure did it again. Suspense, mayhem, and intrigue. I couldnt put it down. Get it. Read it. You wont regret it. No summary just saying get it and read it.
July 29, 2017
These shorter stories were OK, but seemed cramped because each author only had about 100 pages to accomplisht he romance. These would have been better as full-length books.
June 20, 2020
Good read
Good to read from a person with God in their heart. Enjoyed the story from beginning to end. Blessings to you.
Good to read from a person with God in their heart. Enjoyed the story from beginning to end. Blessings to you.
February 7, 2026
Two stories that keep you on the edge of your seat from the beginning.
January 25, 2016
Yuletide Sanctuary by Terri Reed was an enjoyable read. Terri Reed's books rarely disappoint me. This is the story of Lauren, an artist, and Sean, a youth counselor, who are recovering from traumas. Sean protects Lauren from a stalker. Good plot twists. 5 Stars
Christmas Target is the first book I've read by Stephanie Newton and it won't be the last. I thought the characters were believable but the romance part of the storyline seemed to go too fast. Ben has a stalker and Maria, his blind date just happens to be a CSI with a past with Ben. 4 stars
Even though I rated one story with 5 stars and one with 4, my overall rating is based on Terri Reed's Yuletide Sanctuary which I think is worth the price of the book.
Christmas Target is the first book I've read by Stephanie Newton and it won't be the last. I thought the characters were believable but the romance part of the storyline seemed to go too fast. Ben has a stalker and Maria, his blind date just happens to be a CSI with a past with Ben. 4 stars
Even though I rated one story with 5 stars and one with 4, my overall rating is based on Terri Reed's Yuletide Sanctuary which I think is worth the price of the book.
July 17, 2016
Yuletide Sanctuary was so so. The story felt rushed and the characters hollow. The way how the trauma was dealt with was lacking. And I particularly didn't like how they dealt with the male leads side of things, It could have been expanded. Christmas Target was better but was still wonky. The characters were definitely more fleshed out but felt unbalanced. And the story was okay, though there were certain parts in which could have been better.
January 18, 2011
This book actually had two short stories in it; both were enjoyable. They are from the Love Inspired Series, romantic suspense, which I most enjoy. Not a lot of suspense in these, probably because they were short; I managed both of them since yesterday.
February 17, 2011
No spoiler here. I enjoyed both stories in book and applaud Terri Reed for tackling the subject of stalkers.
Stephanie Newton created a strong woman in Maria I pray all of us would have a little of her in us.
Thank you.
Stephanie Newton created a strong woman in Maria I pray all of us would have a little of her in us.
Thank you.
July 16, 2012
These two shorter stories were both OK, but they seemed cramped because each author only had about 100 pages to accomplish the romance. I think these would have been better as full-length 200 page books.
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February 17, 2011
Picked this up in December thinking it would help me get the holiday spirit. Doesn't work quite the same in March. Hummmmmm.
March 11, 2011
Two longer stories in one book. The first didn't do much for me but the second was better.
August 14, 2011
The first story didn't capture me. The second one was better, but a bit rushed. Understandable, given the page restriction.
August 17, 2011
Two cute little stories.
May 9, 2012
This is two short stories in one book. I am not a fan of short stories because they end way too soon for me. But it was a free book that I got from a family member so I read it anyway.
November 21, 2014
Ok read
December 22, 2011
Two stories which were both good mysteries.
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