Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Review -- Wicked Wonderland

Wicked Wonderland
Anthology by LuAnn McLane, Susanna Carr and Janice Maynard
Publisher: Signet
Release Date: November 2, 2010







Two of my favorite kinds of novels to read are Christmas romances and anthologies. When you combine both of these, I feel like I’m getting a fabulous buy one get one free deal. And I love a great deal!

Wicked Wonderland is a great deal! It consists of three novellas from three outstanding authors. Each novella provides a unique spin on romance during the holiday season, complete with a hunky Santa Claus.




Hot Whisper by LuAnn McLane is the story of Claire Collins, an Atlanta high-end hair stylist, who missed her train from Whisper, Colorado, to Atlanta because she is too busy shopping in the local train station. As a blizzard takes over Whisper, Claire accepts the generosity of local craftsman Jesse Marshall. Jesse is not thrilled to be home during the holidays as it reminds him of the death of his parents. But Claire’s quirky personality brings holiday joy back into Jesse’s life. As these two hunker down for the blizzard, both find love by a Christmas tree.

Hot for the Holidays by Susanna Carr is the story of former bad girl turned good girl office worker Rachel Bartlee. During the office holiday party, Rachel’s bad girl broke free and had some fun with co-worker Justin O’Rouke. Determined not to give into her bad girl tendencies, Rachel proclaims Christmas makes her a bad girl and that she will NOT do it again -- until lust fills her eyes and she pulls Justin behind the office Christmas tree and has her way with him – right next to the elevator!! Justin slowly peels back the layers of lust and shows Rachel that Christmas is about love.

Hot Artic Nights by Janice Maynard is the story of Hallie Prentiss, the most recent person in the unemployment line, who travels to North Pole, Alaska, to run a local bed and breakfast for two weeks for the parents’ of her best friend. As Hallie walks into the Dancing Elves B&B, she spies Santa himself standing in the living room with red pants, boots, and suspenders. But instead of a round belly that shakes like a bowl full of jelly, Hallie finds this Santa has rock-hard abs and muscle arms. Daniel Reynolds is the one permanent resident at the Dancing Elves B&B and when Hallie walks in on him, he is in the process of dressing as Santa for the local elementary school party. Daniel is the ultimate stand-by-you man. Through the wonders of the tiny town of North Pole and the steadfast support of Daniel, Hallie begins to see the magic of Christmas . . . and her Santa.

As the hectic schedule of the holiday season kicks into full gear, be sure to take the time and enjoy a great romance. Anthologies are a wonderful way to do this. A sweet, succulent and yet short novella is a fabulous way to end a hectic day of baking or shopping or even working. Get yourself an early present . . . pick up this book and enjoy!!! I can assure you that you will not be disappointed.


~ Buffie


22 comments:

  1. Buffie

    This one sounds really good I have been reading a few Christmas anthologies just lately and have really enjoyed them I am reading A Harlequin Christmas Carol with 3 stories by Betina Krahn, Jacquie D'Alessandro and Hope Tarr and totally agree with you that they are a great read when time is very limited and of course I love the Chrissy themes.
    I will be adding Wicked Wonderland to my must have list

    Have FUn
    Helen

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  2. Oh please let me sit on Santa's knee. I love anthologies any time of the year but I do enjoy the Christmas theme. It is always a great way to find new to me authors too but I have to say the Dish is doing that for me these days :-)

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  3. Buffie, I love Christmas romances! And when Santa looks like that...whew! I wouldn't mind being naughty with that Santa. LOL

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  4. This anthology sounds like just the thing to warm up this brutally cold Georgia day, Buffie.

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  5. This sounds like a great read for the holidays! Thanks for the review, Buffie!

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  6. Books all sound great, but think I like the one in the train station.. makes you wonder what will happen...

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  7. Helen, it is nice to know that I'm not alone in my love of Christmas anthologies. That HQ one sounds great too!

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  8. Hey Dianna, you just want to sit on his knee? Girl, I can think of a whole lot of other things ;-)

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  9. LOL @ Gannon! With that Santa, naughty is the only way to go :-)

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  10. Janga, it sure has been cold here, hasn't it? I'm so done with single digit temps!! And yes, this book really does warm it up.

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  11. Thanks for stopping by Trisha! I think you would enjoy this one too!

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  12. Mary Ann (aka MOM), the train station story was a fantastic one. It made me want to spend the holidays in Colorado one time.

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  13. Buffie, this sounds like a hawt one thanks to your review!! I love me some Christmas anthologies! :)

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  14. Andrea, it is pretty steamy, but oh so good!!!!

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  15. Thanks for the lovely review. I sure had fun writing Hot Whisper... and I really did almost miss a train out west while shopping in a little train station... but no hunk came and saved the day! Haha

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  16. Thanks for the lovely review! I had such fun writing Hot Whisper. The story idea came to me when I almost did get left at a train station out west because I was shopping! But *sigh* no hunky local rescued me.

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  17. Didn't think my first post went through... but it did :-) I really did enjoy Janice and Susanna's storied too. Susanna had a great twist on the typical Christmas heroine and I loved the details about Alaska that Janice had in her story.

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  18. I have a bookcase shelf stacked two deep of nothing but Christmas anthologies. They are a favorite. I have already purchased 3 or 4 new ones this year. I love anthologies. You can grab one and finish a story quickly. Sort of a pick-me-up when you don't have time to sit down and enjoy a full book.

    Thanks for the review.

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  19. I have this book, but I've been just enjoying looking at the shirtless Paul Marron on the cover. Maybe I should read it. ;)

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  20. LuAnn, thank you so much for stopping by!!! All three stories were fabulous and each one had its own take on Christmas love.

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  21. My thoughts exactly, Pat!! That is why I love them too. Hope you enjoy this one.

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  22. LOL @ Sheree!! It *IS* quite a cover!! But yes, crack open that bad boy and just imagine Paul as the hero in each of the stories.

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