Christmas Kisses (Choc Lit)

Christmas Kisses has three sweet Christmas romances written by author Alison May. Thanks to NetGalley and Choc Lit for the advance copy.

I loved this book, its actually three books in one. We get Holly’s Christmas Kiss….Cora’s Christmas Kiss and Jessica’s Christmas Kiss all of which are individual Christmas stories. Each story will get you in the festive spirit I can guarantee it, so get in the loft, grab your tree and decorate it.Who cares that its only October.

Found this to be a wonderful collection of Christmas novels, all linked with the same group of people and the power of a christmas kiss!

First off was Holly's Christmas Kiss story, and I loved the fact that Holly Jolly - yes, thanks to her Dad that's her name - hated Christmas and did all she could to avoid it. But a chance encounter with Sean at a Christmas wedding soon sets the wheels in motion of a change in both their lives. When they meet again at the airport when Hollys' Caribbean holiday is cancelled, she ends up being persuaded by Sean to spend Christmas with him and his family. Sean is such a wonderful character that you can't help but fall in love with his attitude and outlook and soon Holly finds herself falling under his spell too!

The next story focussed on Cora, who we are introduced to in Hollys' story, and her story is a little different as she finds herself far removed from her once glamourous, luxury lifestyle and dressed up as a reindeer in a local store for the holidays. Here she meets Liam, better known for most of the story as Chris as he is dressed up as Father Christmas in the same story, and they find that wearing a costume helps them to open up to each other about what has been going on in their lives, and it really helps cement the bond and friendship that grows between them Loved the fact that they were bought together in such unusual circumstances and how their pasts have made them come to appreciate what they have and that they take nothing for granted anymore.

And the third in the Kiss series is the story of Jessica. We glimpse back to when she was 15 and had her first kiss with a stranger at a Christmas party, and he'd always played on her mind over the years. That stranger we soon learn is Lucas, although he likes to be known as Alan as his past as a child actor was something he tried to hide from. The life of luxury he once lived is far removed from his life now and an accident that left his Dad needing full time care is his main focus as he felt somewhat responsible. Jessica is married now but her fairytale marriage seems anything but. Sometimes two people are just meant to be together and through some quirky twists of fate they both reappear in each others' life and the past soon catches up with the present.

Really enjoyed the links between all 3 stories, although they could all be read as separate novellas. Each story introduces some interesting characters and circumstances and plenty of the feelgood factor that every Christmas needs!

Christmas Kisses by Alison May is three short romantic stories with a festive feel. Each one can be read as a standalone or all three as a complete longer story, as they are all linked by the characters involved and moves onto the next story on a continuous timeline.

I really enjoyed each story, which although have the Christmas feel, does not drip with too much sentimentality. It has just that right amount to get you in the mood for Christmas, but not enough to make you feel as if your own celebrations will be lacking in some way.

I thought the main characters were well drawn and likable, particularly when you started to learn more about their story and see them from a different perspective. A great read that can be enjoyed anytime of the year.

I loved this book and definitely recommend it as a Christmas read. It's three novella's, each with a connection to the other. Full of love and romance, with a wonderful Christmas theme.

Fantastic set of stories! I especially loved how they interlaced with one another. Seeing these characters come up in invests you in them more and you learn multiple sides to the same story, love it!!

5 Christmas stars!!

This book is composed of three Christmas novellas featuring 3 different, yet interconnected women: "Holly" Michelle, Cora & Jessica. Each novella is wonderfully festive and simultaneously great reads. That can often be difficult to achieve, but Ms May makes it look easy. (In fact, everything I've read by Alison May has been wonderful!) I highly recommend this collection to anyone looking for light romantic Holiday stories. The perfect balance is achieved between humor, holiday, and romance. They can be read alone, but once completing all three, you get a bigger picture. Each is unique and brings us to the heart of a woman facing difficult circumstances around the holidays. It's hard for me to pick a favorite, but I'd say maybe Cora's Christmas Kiss just because their romance was so different. Very highly recommended!!

**Many thanks to NetGalley and Choc-Lit publishers for a review copy!**

Three beautifully entwined festive novellas all in one enjoyable bundle - what's not to like?! The three female protagonists were very different characters and I had a real 'aaah' moment at the end when they had all found love. This book will definitely get you in the Christmas spirit ......I've just added mince pies to my supermarket order as a result of reading it!

Christmas Kisses is a collection of three short stories revolving round three women, Holly, Cora and Jessica who have not had the best of years and are not looking forward to Christmas - so a bit of Christmas magic is definitely required to turn around their fortunes.

A lovely warm hearted book with the three different stories - good characters and definitely the Christmas charm - I hadn't read any of them before when they were released as separate novellas so really good to read them one after the other and get that Christmassy feel!

A cute trio of inteconnected romances featuring a Holly, her friend Jess and the "other" woman, Cora. The stories all revolve around the holidays and how the three women's paths cross.

Liked these stories a great set of christmas read will get you in xmas spirit.A perfect read for a lazy weekend recommended

If you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit, I can recommend a lovely group of Christmas novellas in one book, Christmas Kisses. Here you’ll find three women who don’t have the best history or luck around the Christmas holiday. They each need a bit of magic, faith and the right love to cross their path to make this year a Christmas to remember forever. Each story (novella) has been released before over the years, yet in this edition you’ll get all of the Christmas Kiss stories in one place. It really will warm your heart, bring out some forgotten magic and bring in the holidays with a touch of love and hope for a better future.

I’ve read each of these stories before – and it was a delight to once again meet up with these lovely ladies and watch the magic of Christmas change their lives. If like most of us your time in the coming holiday season is tighter than Scrooge’s money bag, then this is a perfect way to relax for a short time with a really good story.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this novel. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this story.*

This was a sweet holiday treat, three interconnected Christmas romances. The first romance is with Holly Michelle Jolly, who hates Christmas. She only goes by the name Michelle. Hard and fiercely independent Michelle is at first not interested in the always spirited and happy to help Sean. But then there is romance and falling in love. And it just a pleasure to read. The second story is about Cora who is briefly introduced in Michelle's and Sean's romance. Cora is rebuilding her life after a long and painful year. Then the final story is of Jessica who is Michelle's best friend. I thoroughly enjoyed how each story was divided between the main heroine's perspective and the man pursuing her. Of the three love stories the one I enjoyed the most was Cora's Kiss and her relationship with Liam.
If you enjoy contemporary romance then these stories are perfect for