Review: Bells Will Be Ringing: A Holiday Romance Collection (Crimson Romance)
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 23, 2013
Four short stories, all very different. Something for anyone.Secret Santa by Monica TilleryThis was a sweet story about love being right in front of you all the time.Rebecca Sinclair has had a crush on her boss, Richard Morgan, since working at Morgan Confectioners. But, she has a fear of being rejected and failing, so she never pursues it. Her best friend, Ben, has always been there for her. He's supported her through what ever she has needed and been there for advice. He's the one she hangs out with after work for fun. One crazy night leads to a bit more then the average friendship. But, can they risk the friendship they have created for love? Or, will this just be one more mistake on Rebecca's part?Merry's Wonderful Christmas Gift by Carolynn CareyI don't read a lot of period romances, but I really did enjoy this short story.Merry Damonson grew up in the estate next to Edward Everton. He spent most of his time away at school. But, on Christmas holidays, he would come home to visit. It was one of those holidays that him and Merry met at the big oak tree on their property borders. Both were out taking a walk. They would meet each day and and formed a very special friendship. They planned to marry. But, Edward was called away when his cousin Howard was killed. He was to take the title of Earl of Branford. A few years later he returns to Summerton with a pretty lady named Regina. Merry is heart broken, but won't let it show. What does Regina mean to Edward? Will the marry soon or can Merry make him remember what how much they were in love?His Hawaiian Christmas by Diana JeanSpending her first Christmas in Hawaii, Clara O'Fallen, is missing her family back in Wisconsin. She gets off work and decides to go to the beach to relax before heading home for the night. Only does she find a lone surfer out on the water in the middle of the night. He turns out to be the lifeguard at the Lareton Resort where they both work. Kai Schmitt always seems so egotistical acts immature. he gets on Clara's nerves. But this night, Clara gets to know the real man behind the hot body. He takes her on an adventure she never expected to find on a Hawaiian island.Gavin Fever by Angelita GillDo second chances really work out? Julia met Gavin Beckett at a Halloween party and they hit it off pretty quick even though he had the reputation of being a ladies man. He was a former reality star that a lot of women would cling to. But, Julia couldn't handle all the gossip and rumors of him and his former girlfriend getting back together. So, Julia called it off. A year later, Julia plans to spend Christmas with her friends Ashley and Bruce at their Denver cabin. When she gets there only one person is there, Gavin. Not who she wanted to see at all. Was she set up and by whom? Can they work through their problems and pick up where they left off? Or, is it too late for them?