Hell of an Angel by Christi Barth – a Review

Hell of an Angel by Christi Barth – a Review

 

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Raised in Hell. Living in Buffalo. And on the verge of accidentally destroying both realms…

Dark angel and actuary Evangeline Thayer hates taking unnecessary risks, but she knows becoming human will be worth it. All the creatures in Hell have bullied her about her negligible ‘power’ her whole life. And don’t get her started on why she has wings if she can’t even fly?!? She just needs a teensy bit of help with removing her power…which is where a very hot, very flirty, and absolutely infuriating Nephilim comes in.

Half-angel Gideon Durand has been fighting demons a long time, but he’s never heard of a dark angel. Least of all one this gorgeous, stubborn, and with the power to completely nullify evil. Maybe in Hell, that’s a weakness—but with an unknown evil on the loose and murdering Nephilim?—that’s a damned useful skill. So Gideon strikes a deal with Evangeline: he’ll scratch her wings…if she’ll scratch his.

Now good and evil are—temporarily—working together. And might even be having steamy fun…if it wasn’t for a rather inconvenient threat trying to unleash the apocalypse, once and for all.

 

 

Review:

Hell of an Angel by Christi Barth is the 2nd book in her Unlocking His Heart series. I did not read the first book, but it read very well as a standalone.  We meet Evangeline Thayer, when she meets three men who need help, as she is an actuary, who calculates risks for companies.  Evangeline lives in Buffalo, but was raised as a child in Hell, since she is a dark angel; she hated Hell as she was bullied, and eventually was able to escape and pretend to be human. She is also powerless, with only the ability to nullify those with evil powers, which she never uses, since she feels it is a curse; but Evangeline wants to live as a human, be safe and wants to remove the power she has.

Enter the three men, Gideon, Zaviar and Rhys, who want to hire Evangeline to help their business, which starts off on the wrong foot, when she overheard Gideon’s sarcastic comments. Little does she know that the three men are Nephilim warriors.  Later that night, Gideon is flying to check things out, and notices a girl on the ground and jumps down to save her.  Both are shocked, recognizing each other, and Eva was waiting for a ferry to take her to Hell to visit her aunt, and Gideon ruined it.  Gideon learns about Eva’s ability, and her being a dark angel; he tries to convince her to work with them. He explains that they are half angel, half human, and their job is to save humans from the dangerous demons.

Gideon, who is player, is slowly falling hard for the beautiful Eva, and he with his partners can’t understand why she wants to change to only being human; they feel she should learn about her true abilities.  Eva ends up staying in the safe place that all of them including, Maisey and Liss live in.  Together, Gideon, and his paranormal besties, teach Eva and the girls learn to defend themselves and be able to fight the demons escaping from hell.  The Nephilim discover that keepers of the gates, are being murdered and are determined to find out who is behind the killings.

With Eva and Gideon spending more time together, with him helping her find the things she will need to create a spell, and make her human. But Eva will agree to help the Nephilim’s stop the war between Heaven and Hell; even though they all feel she would be a great addition to their team.  I really did like Eva, and a bit later, started to like Gideon, who continued to fall in love with her; she was falling for him too, but worried that if she became human, there was no future. I loved when Eva got to meet Lucifer Morningstar, who is her grandfather, the Devil. She will learn more about her so-called missing powers. I do not want to give spoilers, and the last third of the book was very exciting, as I could not put the book down.

Hell of an Angel was a fun, action-packed story in a wonderful fantasy world filled with demons, angels, fallen angels, dark angels, Nephilim’s; with good and evil. I loved Gideon and Eva together, as in time they made a great couple. Hell of an Angel was so very well written by Christi Barth.

Reviewed by Barb

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The (ex) Spy Who (maybe) Loved Me by Christi Barth – a Review

The (ex) Spy Who (maybe) Loved Me by Christi Barth – a Review

 

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NYC is exactly what scientist Blake Montgomery needs. A little decadence and a whoooole lot of anonymity, well away from the prying eyes of her charming, touristy small town of Swan Cove. Now, at the end of a whirlwind trip, she has one final thing to cross off her to-do list: a sexy fling. And the hot,. Until, of course, he shows up in her town the very next day.

Wyatt Keene is just an average guy—now. But four days ago, he was a black ops intelligence agent who spent fifteen years being someone—anyone—except himself. For one hot night, Blake makes him forget he’s supposed to start his life all over again…as himself. Talk about mission impossible.

Except suddenly Wyatt and Blake are not only stuck in the same town together, but also sharing the same office, and there’s no escaping their scorching hot chemistry. Wyatt’s trying to convince everyone, especially Blake, that he’s just a normal guy—whatever that means. But nothing spells danger like trying to start a relationship with an ex-spy who hasn’t quite left his old life behind…

 

 

Review

The (Ex) Spy Who (Maybe) Loved Me by Christi Barth is a standalone novel.  We meet Wyatt Keene, our hero, who spent 15 years as a Black Ops spy for the government, and due to a breach for a number of agents, he was retired from his job.  Wyatt is at a bar, not used to being a civilian, always looking at people; but then he notices a beautiful woman, and decides to approach her.

Blake Montgomery, our heroine, is a scientist, who works out of a lab in Swan Cove; and is at the end of her trip to New York, and sits at the airport bar, awaiting if her flight will be cancelled due to a storm.  She meets Wyatt, who is a sexy hot stranger, and spending time talking; when the flight is cancelled, they end up in Blake’s hotel room for a one-night fling. 

When Blake is back home the next day, she is told that she is being paired up with an artist, and to her shock she sees Wyatt.  At first, she is angry, that he was now in her home town, but in a short time, since they have to work together, she learns that his aunt died, and left her house to him. Blake and Wyatt become friends, with him trying to resume a normal life being an artist, and Blake is determined that their one-night fling will only be that one night. In a short time, sparks fly between both of them, with amazing chemistry. Blake is intelligent, a workaholic, totally focusing on her scientific work. Wyatt loves resuming his love of art, but still very observant from his spy days.   I really loved Blake and Wyatt, as they made a great couple, with lots of steamy chemistry between them.

What follows is a small town sweet romantic story, with espionage, and scientific research, and a wonderful couple.  Blake and Wyatt both have fears; such as Wyatt becoming aware of another scientist in Blake’s workplace that makes him suspicious; Blake has lots of pressure from her wealthy family, deciding if she wants an upcoming promotion.  When Blake overhears Wyatt talking to his former boss, she learns about his being a spy, she becomes very angry.  Will Wyatt be able to convince Blake the old days are over?

The (Ex) Spy Who (Maybe) Loved Me was so very well written by Christi Barth.  This was a wonderful fun romance, with a fantastic couple, excellent secondary characters, and in wonderful small town atmosphere.  I suggest you read this book, it was a fun read.   

Reviewed by Barb

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Imperfect Angel by Christi Barth – a Review

Imperfect Angel by Christi Barth – a Review

 

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Three days ago, all Maisy Norgate had was a stack of bills, about a gazillion jobs, and her sunny-as-hell outlook. Now, thanks to an uncle she never knew about, she’s inherited an ornate skeleton key with absolutely no idea what it’s for—or why she has it. Which is exactly when a ridiculously handsome guy claiming to be an angel shows up at her door and all hell breaks loose…

Nephilim Rhys Boyce cannot believe that Maisy is the new Keeper of the Key. Why would anyone bequeath this warm, bubbly redhead the key to Hell? And to make matters worse, she’s given the key to the first person who asked for it. A demon. Yep, Maisy is determined to make his job—not to mention some seriously inconvenient temptation—as hard as possible.

First a half angel with a very human chip on his shoulder must find a way to convince Maisy that angels and demons do exist. Then Rhys will have to break the really bad news…that she might have accidentally ended the world.

 

 

Review:

Imperfect Angel by Christi Barth is a fun fantasy standalone novel. We meet our heroine, Maisy Norgate, as she learns that she has inherited something from an uncle she never knew.  When Maisy discovers that she was given a skeleton key, and has no idea what it is for; until she meets a hot handsome hunk who shows up at her door.

Rhys Boyce, is a Nephilim (half angel), whose task is to protect the new keeper; who to his shock, is Maisy, a young bubbly woman who knows nothing about the real supernatural world of demons, angels, witches, heaven and hell. Rhys will explain that she is the new keeper of the key, and since he is a half angel, it will be him and two other Nephilims, who will train her as well as protect her. But all is not well, since Maisy gave away the key to a locksmith (demon).  They only have a couple of weeks to get the key back, and help her assume the role of the Keeper.

Rhys, with his friends (Gideon. Zavier) will protect Maisy (and her friend Liss), besides teaching her the importance and severity of the role she will have to play.  Danger is always close, as the evil side of the gate to hell is determined to stop Maisy and get the key for themselves.

Slowly, Rhys begins to see how wonderful Maisy is, being loving, caring and determined. Maisy will begin to see the seriousness of the job she has been assigned to and learn more about the different world she is now in, with help from her Nephilim friends.  The romance between Maisy and Rhys slowly heats up, and I loved the bantering and bickering between them.  I really liked them together.

Imperfect Angel was a fun, witty enjoyable read; in a wonderful fantasy world of Nephilim, Demons, creatures, witches. I do not want to give spoilers, and the last third of the book was very exciting, as I could not put the book down.  The overall story line of the Keeper was well done and interesting. Imperfect Angel was fun to read, and written so very well by Christi Barth.

Reviewed by Barb

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The Christmas Project by Christi Barth – a Review

The Christmas Project by Christi Barth – a Review

 

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Can they forgive the past and pull off a Christmas miracle?

Mariana Vasquez has always adored the historic waterfront Brampton Mansion, but the beloved building has succumbed to years of neglect. When Baltimore City inherits it, there’s only one chance to keep it from being demolished. Mariana plans to earn the mansion a second chance and the money to pay for its upkeep with a designer Christmas showcase.

A mix-up on Scott Ashford’s last renovation job has shaken his confidence and harmed his business. He needs a fresh project and great publicity to caulk over his disgrace. Donating his expertise to save a historic property sounds perfect…except the opportunity is dangled by an old friend. Well, ex-friend, since he abandoned her ten years ago…

Mariana has too much pride to ask Scott to return to Baltimore for her, but she’s desperate enough to ask him to come back to save the mansion. There’s barely time to finish all the restorations, so Mariana’s sure she won’t have any time to fall for Scott again. But maybe the mansion isn’t the only thing that deserves a second chance this Christmas…

 

 

 

Review:

The Christmas Project by Christi Barth is another one of her wonderful standalone romances. Mariana Vasquez, our heroine, lives in Baltimore, Maryland, and is currently in charge of restoring the historic Brampton Mansion.  The mansion has fallen apart over the years, and Mariana is determined to give the mansion a second chance to bring it back to what it once was; using top designers to fix the mansion before Christmas to have a showcase.  But just when only a few weeks are left, one of the designers is injured falling through the steps, unable to return to the mansion.  Mariana is desperate, since the town will demolish the building, if it cannot be fixed in time; her boss is putting pressure on her, and she makes a decision to bring back an old friend, to finish the job; but it has been 10 years, and she has not forgotten that he walked away from her.

Scott Ashford, our hero, is surprised when he receives a gift basket in his New York office, from a friend he hasn’t seen in years.  Scott is coming off a bad project, and when Mariana asks him to help her finish the restoration of the famous Brampton Mansion, he is thrilled and jumps at the chance to work at the mansion, as well as to see her again, including rebuilding his confidence

Mariana is happy Scott accepted the pro bono work he will do, as he is one of the best designers. She tries to keep the past in the background, as her reputation is also on the line. In a short time, Mariana and Scott renew their friendship, as they work closely together, especially with the time element.  At dinner one night, she confronts him why he walked from her, never to be seen again.  Scott apologized, but told her what actually happened and how his move was a lifetime opportunity that helped make his career; he says he regrets leaving her and thought about her often,   

Mariana learns more about Scott’s becoming a major interior designer over the last 10 years, as well as knowing more about his family. They spend more time together, as they attend fundraisers to promote the upcoming Christmas showcase, and some of their old sparks ignite.  Can Mariana trust Scott?

The Christmas Project was a delightful, sweet, heartwarming friends to lover’s romance, with wonderful appeal of the holiday season. Christi Barth gives us another fabulous holiday themed story, that was very well written. If you enjoy pure romance, second chances and a wonderful couple, you should read The Christmas Project.

Reviewed by Barb

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Wrong for Him by Christi Barth – a Review

Wrong for Him by Christi Barth – a Review

 

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Amelia Kirkland’s been head-over-heels for Teague Sullivan forever. Not that she’s ever let him know—as her brother’s best friend, he’s officially off-limits. That’s even more true once they become partners in rehabbing a historic inn. She can’t risk what she’s building with her brother and her friends just to fulfill a lifelong crush. Can she?

When Teague left the Special Forces, he didn’t know what would come next. Until his best friend, Alex, won an inn as a lottery prize and made him a partner. It’s his shot at getting everything he’s always wanted. Except for Alex’s beautiful sister. Amelia’s friendship was a lifeline while he was deployed, but that’s a line he can’t cross. He owes his friend too much to betray his trust. Now, though? Working and living with her every day? He wants more.

If their secret romance is discovered, it could ruin everything before the inn has a chance. But does their one shot at happiness require them to break all the rules?

 

 

 

Review:

Wrong for Him by Christi Barth is the 3rd book in her Love Lottery series.  Refresher: When things were tough, Amelia bought lottery tickets for herself, her brother, Alex, her best friends, Ever and Teague.  They ended up winning the lottery, which gave them a historic inn on the Maryland shore.  The Inn is in bad shape, totally dilapidated, but they are determined to work hard to renovate and manually repair the Inn, and hope they can make some money when it is restored.

The first book heroes are Alex, whose money helped start the renovation and Sydney.  The second book was for Ever and the town police chief, Matt.  In Wrong for Him, we have been waiting for Amelia and Teague.  We knew Amelia had a crush on Teague since she was a kid, but he only saw her as his best friend’s (Alex) baby sister. Amelia is determined to tease Teague into looking at her in another light, not as a sister or friend.  With the inn now open, finances still very tight, Amelia and Teague are forced share a suite together.  Amelia takes advantage to entice Teague, trying on different (sexy) dresses for his opinion.  This was fun to watch, as Teague found himself aroused for every change of clothes, and desperately fights off his attraction to Amelia.  In a short time, both of them can no longer deny their chemistry, and a secret affair begins.  

Teague still gets nightmares from his days with the special forces, and Alex has always been there for him.  As much as he can’t resist Amelia, they both know Alex will go crazy if he finds out about their affair; but neither can stop, as they realize they are falling in love.  Amelia and Teague were such a great couple, you can’t help but root for them to find a way to stay together.  Everything will fall apart, when Alex does find out, and Teague takes it upon himself to break up with Amelia.  Will the family be able to convince Alex, and bring them back together?  You will need to read this book to find out.

Wrong For Him was another sweet, charming romance that was very well written by Christi Barth.  It was great to spend time with them all, Alex & Sydney, Ever & Matt, Nora, and Amelia & Teague.  I wholly suggest you read this fun romantic story, which had a great couple, wonderful characters, and sexy.  If you have not started this series, then you should read the first book, even if this reads well as a standalone.

Reviewed by Barb

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Definitely Not Dating by Christi Barth – a Review

Definitely Not Dating by Christi Barth – a Review

 

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It’s a chance to start over for both of them…

Everleigh Girard always dates the wrong men at the worst times. The last debacle cost her a job and an apartment. But thanks to a crazy lottery win, she and her friends have a fresh start restoring a historic inn. Determined to make it a success, Everleigh swears off the dangers of dating entirely. Except…the town’s police chief is distractingly hot. So how much trouble could friends with benefits really cause?

Police chief Matt Halliday always puts protecting his town first. He’s blindsided when his house mysteriously burns down, and grateful his friends rent him a room at their inn while they finish renovations. It’s a great deal. Mostly. It’s hard to resist the very beautiful Everleigh. Love is permanently off the table for him—but lust is definitely on.

After their first red-hot kiss, keeping it casual is impossible. Can Everleigh teach Matt to trust again—especially when he’s keeping a secret that may put him and his new friends at risk?

 

 

 

Review:

Definitely Not Dating by Christi Barth is the second book in her Love Lottery series.  Everleigh (Ever) and Matt are the wonderful heroes in this book.  Ever has always been very susceptible to the men in her life, with disastrous results.  When she lost her job, she was thrilled to be part of a winning lottery ticket to an old historic inn; she and her best friends, Alex, Amelia and Teague move to Maryland shore to renovate the inn.  Ever’s job at the inn during the renovation is public relations, as well as helping with the decorating and clean up.  Because of her bad luck with men, Ever has sworn of dating and only concentrate on the inn and the town.  But best laid plans do not always work out, especially when she finds herself being distracted by the town Police Chief, Matt.

Matt Halliday, finds himself homeless when a fire burns down his house; which he feels was not an accident.  Teague offers Matt a place to stay at the inn temporarily, even though the inn is still closed.  Early the following morning, Ever goes to check out sounds coming from one of the rooms, and to her shock she comes across Matt (shirtless and a hunk). He explains why he is there, and though she was not happy that Teague didn’t tell her, she finds herself fighting off her attraction to him.  In a short time, a friendship will begin between them, that will lead to a steamy relationship.  Both have their own disastrous relationships in the past, that holds them back from anything permanent.  

Both Ever and Matt were wonderful characters that I couldn’t help loving them together.  Matt had been burned in a previous marriage, and he finds Ever’s bubbly personality very addictive, making it hard not to resist her charm.  Ever was a wonderful heroine, a lot of fun, quite a flirt, and over time builds her confidence in helping the Inn succeed. I loved the parts with renovating the Inn, as we get to see the team and Nora (chef) work hard to finish and open the Inn.  There was another element of the background story, with Matt investigating who was behind the fire at his house, and was anyone else in danger.  This was very well done.

Definitely Not Dating was a sweet, heartwarming, romance that was very well written by Christi Barth.  Ever and Matt were a super couple the made this a heartwarming and enjoy story.  I wholly suggest you read this fun romantic story, which had a great couple, wonderful characters, and sexy.  If you have not started this series, then you should read the first book, even if this reads well as a standalone.

Reviewed by Barb

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The Accidental Fiancé by Christi Barth – a Review

The Accidental Fiancé by Christi Barth – a Review

 

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Is it the chance of a lifetime or his biggest mistake?

When former hotel manager Alex Kirkland, his sister and their best friends pooled their money for an unusual lottery prize—a historic, dilapidated inn on the Maryland shore—as a last-ditch attempt to escape rotten circumstances, they never expected to win. But they’re all looking for a fresh start and a second chance, so Alex convinces everyone to move in and repair the building in time for the spring wedding season.

Sydney Darrow never planned to return to her hometown. But her family needs her and Sydney can endure anything for 90 days—including making sandwiches and serving coffee with a smile until she returns to her jet-setter career. When her grandma mistakes a handsome customer for the “fiancé” Sydney created when she thought her grandma was on death’s door, well…Sydney will do anything to keep her spirits up during treatment. She can persuade him to keep up the charade for a few months, right?

But when Alex agrees to play along, will they both fall for their own fiction?

 

 

Review:

The Accidental Fiancé by Christi Barth is the first book in her new Love Lottery series. Alex Kirkland, our hero, has lost his job, and his sister, plus two close friends are also in dire financial shape.  When his sister, Amelia, buys a lottery ticket (to win a historic inn), since it’s Christmas and the other three also buy a ticket.  They actually win the lottery and the 4 of them are partners, as they head to Maryland, for a fresh start, and hope.  The Inn is in bad shape, totally dilapidated, but they are determined to work hard to renovate and manually repair the Inn, and hope they can make some money when it is restored.  In a short period, they begin to meet the wonderful townsfolk, who are happy to see the inn possibly return to its former glory. 

Sydney Darrow, our heroine, returns home to help her grandmother, who is undergoing chemo, run the family mercantile. Sydney is also on leave from her job, which she was hoping for a promotion; but has put everything on hold until her grandmother is done with her treatment.  While working at the store, Sydney meets a handsome stranger, who came across as arrogant, even though he was a hunk. 

Alex, the handsome stranger, comes to the store to buy stuff, and her grandmother misunderstands, and thinks he is Sydney’s fiancé.  Alex goes along with the ruse (for a couple of months), and soon they become good friends, helping each other, and the town actually believes they are engaged; except for a select few who know the truth.   

In a short time, the chemistry between them is sizzling hot, and a romance will begin.  It was fun to see Alex, Amelia, Ever and Teague work hard on the house, and the girls especially becoming close to Sydney, who was not used to having girlfriends.  I also loved a number of characters in the town, and how many would help the group at the Inn.  Alex is also concerned, since he has put out most of his money to pay for the restoration, and the others keep adding to the bills. 

What follows is that both Alex and Sydney have some past issues, that somehow are interconnected to Alex losing his job, with neither telling the other.  Will they stay together after the truths are revealed?

The Accidental Fiancé was a sweet, heartwarming, romance that was very well written by Christi Barth.  This was a fun read, likeable characters, great couple and some steam. If you enjoy a pure romance, I suggest you read this book.

Reviewed by Barb

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The Magic of Christmas by Christi Barth – a Review

The Magic of Christmas by Christi Barth – a Review

 

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It’s the opportunity she’s dreamed of…

After spending two years focused on her career, Rowan West is finally up for an advertising manager promotion. Holiday parties and gift-buying are on hold as Rowan travels to New Hampshire to create a marketing campaign that can revive a struggling, Christmas-themed resort and adventure park. Rowan’s brains and ambition make her shine, and she won’t allow anything to get in her way—especially not her far-too-handsome competitor with a sense of humor and high-up connections.

He needs to prove himself…

Jeremy Kincannon is competitive enough to fight tooth and nail for a promotion he doesn’t even want. Because his stepfather owns the company, no one believes he earned his spot despite having climbed up from the bottom like everyone else. He’s intrigued by his button-upped, business-only colleague who’s distractingly pretty. So he lays down a challenge—he’ll call a truce to their verbal sparring if she tries to have fun.

As their rivalry wanes and attraction grows, will Jeremy and Rowan embrace the magic of Christmas?

 

Review:

The Magic of Christmas by Christi Barth is a wonderful sweet Christmas standalone romance.  We meet our heroine, Rowan West, who is a workaholic trying to get a promotion in her company, as an advertising manager. With the company having a holiday party, the owner announces a surprise; he is sending Rowan and her competitor, Jeremy to a job in New Hampshire.  The one who creates the best marketing campaign, will get the promotion. Rowan doesn’t care for Jeremy, and to make matters worse, he is the step son of the owner.  Jeremy Kincannon, our hero, is determined to prove himself for the promotion, even if he doesn’t really like working for his step-father. 

They both travel to New Hampshire to develop a campaign to revive a struggling, Christmas-themed resort and adventure park.  They discover the hotel is doing very well, especially with the new owner; but the problem is the attached adventure park, which is old fashioned and doesn’t attract people.  Their job; find a way to salvage the park, to make it compatible to work with the resort hotel, without breaking the bank.

What follows is a nice enemies to lovers romance, that is fun story with a great couple.  Jeremy tells Rowan for the week they are at the resort, declare a truce, and work together, as well as enjoy the fun.  Rowan finds herself having fun and relaxing, which is something she rarely does, and discovers that her impressions of Jeremy was so wrong.  In a short time, they both spend time together, working and having fun, they begin to have feelings for each other.  Jeremy also is being pulled to change his job, which he doesn’t like, to work with his friend.  Will Jeremy take that job and open the door for Rowan?  Will their strong competitiveness destroy their relationship?

The Magic of Christmas was a quick enjoyable story, so very well written by Christi Barth. If you are looking for a sweet romance, great couple, and a Christmas theme, you need to read this book.

Reviewed by Barb

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Christi Barth earned a Masters degree in vocal performance and embarked upon a career on the stage.  

A love of romance then drew her to wedding planning.  Ultimately she succumbed to her lifelong love of books and now writes award-winning contemporary romance, including the Naked Men and Aisle Bound series. Christi can always be found whipping up gourmet meals (for fun, honest!) or with her nose in a book. She lives in Maryland with the best husband in the world.

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