A Christmas to Remember
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Before she could answer, he reached into a box and pulled out two bottles with one hand. Somewhat fumbling them—partly because he had the ring in one hand and because he was shaking quite a bit at this point—he set the two bottles down on the floor beside him. Carrie threw her head back and laughed. One of the bottles had a label that said, “Yes,” and the other said in font so small she had to squint to read it at first, “I have to think about it, but probably yes.”
Carrie reached down and picked up the bottle that said, “Yes.” When she did, Adam let out the breath he’d clearly been holding in the entire time, slipped the ring onto her finger, and pulled her close. He reached down and took her hand, admiring the ring. Then, he released another little breath as if to say, “finally,” and shook his head. There was no humor in his face when his eyes met hers. He took her face in his hands and kissed her, and she knew that this had been what she’d wanted all along. With the new ring on her finger shining in the lamplight of the cellar, they walked up to see his family together, bringing the “Yes” bottle along with a few more to celebrate.
A note from Jenny
Thank you so much for reading A Christmas to Remember. I hope that you enjoyed the story and it left you feeling all Christmassy!
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Until next time, and Merry Christmas!
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Jenny
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PS. If you enjoyed this story, I think you’d also like my other two books – Coming Home for Christmas and Love Me for Me. And you’ve already met the stars of Coming Home for Christmas – Robert and Allie Marley!
Coming Home for Christmas
Christmas is a time for family... isn't it?
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Allie Richfield loves Christmas, so when she lands a job as House Manager for the amazing Ashford Estate—which includes organizing the Marley family festivities—she is in her element. With a budget bigger than her life savings and a team of staff, how hard can it be? As one-by-one she meets the Marleys, she’s about to find out...
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Allie’s new boss, Robert, might be gorgeous, but he’s also colder than the snow outside and refuses to come home for Christmas. Robert’s playboy brother, Kip, flirts with her relentlessly; and his sister, Sloane, arrives home with baggage—both the divorce-kind and the Louis Vuitton kind. Their ninety-two year old grandmother, Pippa, spends her day grumbling at them all from her mobility scooter.
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With Robert intending to sell Ashford, it’s the Marley’s last chance to create some happy memories in their family home—and Allie is determined to make it happen... even if it takes a little Christmas magic! With the festive spirit in full swing, she might even discover a little happiness of her own...
‘I fell in love with Coming Home For Christmas as soon as I was introduced to both Allie and the Marley family. It’s very rare that I find myself loving an entire family, but the Marley’s were just awesome. Not your typical rich family, they weren’t particularly snobby or anything, they didn’t just see Allie as the ‘help’ and I just immediately wanted to become a part of their family! I wanted to live in Ashford, in the beautiful sounding house, with wings! WINGS! Can you imagine living in a house that has wings?
Jenny Hale is such a fabulous writer with such an eye for characters you’ll fall in love with. I certainly fell in love with Robert. I can’t wait for Jenny’s second book, this was just super amazing and it kept me reading all day with barely a pause. Read it, it’s the perfect Christmas story, heck it’s perfect for any time of year. Coming Home For Christmas, remember that title and buy it now, you will not regret it! ChickLitReviewsandNews.com
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‘OMG, there are just so, so many things I loved about this book. First, the characters! Guys, let me tell you, I’ve read so many books yet I can’t actually recall reading a book with so many loveable characters… But what I loved the most is probably the fact this is not yet another romance story. Coming Home For Christmas is a mesmerizing story about what really matters in life – family.’ This Chick Reads
Love Me for Me
Sometimes you find perfect where you least expect it…
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Libby Potter has just lost the perfect job, the perfect apartment and the perfect boyfriend. Moving back to the home town that she couldn’t wait to escape when she was younger was definitely not on her to-do list. Especially as it means running into the man whose heart she broke when she left.
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Pete Bennett can still make Libby’s world stop with just the sound of his voice – even ten years on. Only now, she is the last person in the world that he wants to see.
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As everyone else welcomes Libby home with open arms, she realizes she’s missed that special closeness that comes from lifelong friendship. And, as Libby seeks to make amends with Pete, she begins to wonder whether she made the right choice in leaving all those years ago.
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When an amazing career opportunity gives her the chance to leave again, Libby will have to decide what her version of perfect is… and where she really belongs.
‘You’ll love Libby’s heartwarming journey as her life changes in ways she’d never have expected… A warm, light, brilliantly romantic story.’ 5/5 GirlsLovetoRead.com
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‘A perfect romance read. Full of tension and heart wrenching feelings that have you biting your lower lip in either frustration or sadness. Have a lump in your throat, a tear in your eye or giggling like a schoolgirl… Oh I really did enjoy it, I know this will be a turn to read when I need a relaxed paced read that is genuine, believable and beautiful. One to lift my mood and put a smile on my face and warmth in my heart. Full of charismatic characters, family love and bonds, honesty, small town loveliness and soul mates. Reading perfection!’ 5/5 The Book Geek Wears Pajamas
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‘What a journey! I can't recommend this book enough - it's a book that will keep you guessing right up until the final pages - a book that isn't all hearts and flowers yet has left me feeling happy and content, perfect!’ 5/5 Crooks on Books