One Enchanted Eve (Enchanted Christmas Collection 2) By Melissa Tagg
Larkspur Press, Nov. 22, 2016
Reviewed By Diana Flowers
~5 stars!~
(No spoilers!)
Perfect Recipe For Love?
Author Melissa Tagg has penned a heartwarming, magical Yuletide tale set on a farm in charming Maple Valley, Iowa, where crystalline skies and glittering snow adorn quaint storefronts, wreaths decorate iron lampposts, lights are threaded throughout the trees, and Christmas music is piped through speakers. Simply enchanting, but just what is Rylan Jefferson doing here with Colin Renwycke...her student?
Colin Renwycke is done with his role as a player and has but one goal in mind—to earn back the respect of his family by embarking on a new career as a pastry chef. He has natural talent but proves to be a mess in the classroom (not to mention he cannot follow a recipe), much to the dismay of his culinary instructor, Rylan Jefferson. When she is literally ready to kick him out of her class, Colin makes her a proposal that involves traveling all the way to his postcard perfect hometown in Iowa. Rylan needs his talent to further her career, but what about her hungry heart?—and could there possibly be more to this man than irresistible blue eyes and dimples? Together can they create the perfect recipe for romance?
Not a novella reader per se, this is the perfect time of year for me to cuddle up with a few...when the busyness of the holidays prevent me from reading a full length novel. Melissa Tagg's always fill the bill with her Christmassy snow-covered small town settings and complex characters. Blending humor with serious issues, Melissa Tagg is an expert at crafting a novella so chock-full of details, romantic tension, and descriptive imagery...that you will feel as sated as though you have just finished a full-length book! So put your jammies on, grab a cup of hot cocoa, and have yourself one enchanted eve! 😉
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GIVEAWAY: An ebook copy of One Enchanted Eve to one blessed commenter! To be entered please be sure to leave your email addy written (at) and (dot) to protect yourself from spammers.
Sounds like a good read. Thank you for sharing. rebunting(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteGood morning, ROBIN! A wonderful story to be sure! Merry Christmas!
DeleteI love your review Diana!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could live in Maple Valley. This and "One Enchanted Christmas" are very sweet Christmas novella's. I love Melissa Tagg's Walker Family Series too.
Don't enter my name in the giveaway, I already own this book.
I loved ONE ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS as well. I'm quite ready to live in Maple Valley, too! Lol Thanks, Andrea!
DeleteSounds like another awesome book. Debi Smith
ReplyDeleteYes, it is, DEBI! Merry Christmas!
DeleteDEBI, if you would like to be entered in the giveaway, could you please leave your email addy for contact purposes in case your name is drawn? Thanks, dear!
DeleteSounds like a good read. mommy2two07(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteIndeed it is, MOMMY! Good luck to you and Merry Christmas!
DeleteI always enjoy Melissa's books and I think this Christmas novella sounds wonderful! Thanks for this giveaway and Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteConnie
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I think that you will love it, CONNIE! Just the perfect novella to help get us through till spring. Merry Christmas!
DeleteWonderful review Diana! Love the book cover...love stories set in heartwarming and enchanting small towns.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Tina
Thank you so much, TINA! I love them, too, and wish I could be there instead of here sometimes! Lol
DeleteMe too Diana. However, we get to "time travel" back to those wonderful, picture-postcard and enchanting towns.. ;-)
DeleteBlessings,Tina
...oops, forgot to add...towns through books!...
DeleteEspecially when the writer is so good at describing everything you can see it as though you're right there, Tina!
DeleteSeems like a good book.
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Yes, indeedy, BRENDA! Good luck to you in the giveaway!
DeleteYou described my novella reading tendencies, perfectly, Diana. I do not actively seek out novellas, but read occasionally if it's a favored author or to review. I love it when a novella surprises me and gives me all the feels of a full length book along with wonderful details. Those are what's usually lacking for me since I'm a big book kind of gal. I've come across some great ones this past year and will be trying my hand with this one, as well. I will definitely be missing your "non-spoiler" reviews. I always know for certain that I can read yours and not be disappointed by too much information. Thanks, Diana! tlhcoupon(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words, TERRILL. I try not to add anything that would not be included in the blurb. But by using my words to do so. Melissa does give plenty of details without rushing things, and I so love that about her novellas. Merry Christmas!
DeleteI read a previous Christmas novella by Melissa that has Colin as a minor character. I'm interested in seeing how his character has grown, hopefully in a very good way. Thanks for your review and the chance to win One Enchanted Eve.
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Yes, PAM! Wasn't that a great novella by Melissa, too? You're so welcome and I think that you will be pleasantly surprised by this Colin!
DeleteSounds like a nice read during this season. Karenskrayons(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteKAREN, an absolutely perfect read for the holiday season and even afterwards when it's too cold to go outside and do much.
DeleteThanks for the review,Diana! Sounds like a good novella to spend an evening with. :) Hope you have a Merry Christmas! lynnefeuerstein(at)aol(dot)com
ReplyDeleteOh, it is that, LYNNE! Merry Christmas to you, too!
DeleteDIANA, what a beautiful review! MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your family! (((((HUGS))))
ReplyDeleteThx so much, CARYL! It's easy to write reviews for delightful books such as this one. Good luck in the giveaway contest and Merry Christmas to you and yours!
DeleteSounds like a really good book. Merry Christmas to you and your family. dsimmering68(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteIt surely is, DEB, and I hope you get a chance to read it ASAP! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours!
DeleteI grew up living "across the street" literally from Iowa in a little Minnesota border town. I would love to read about my neighbor state! sonja dot nishimoto at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteHow awesome, SONJA! Yes, you def need to read this one! Merry Christmas!
DeleteDiana, I enjoyed your review so much, and since I was sick in bed yesterday I ordered a copy and read it! Such a lovely novella! Thanks for sharing with us. I'd found that about 99% of the time if you recommend a book I'm going to love it! Will miss your OWG review, Malibu Barbie!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Carrie! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Be sure to read One Enchanted Christmas also - where the adorable, dimpled Colin Renwycke makes his 1st appearance! I'll miss reviewing on OWG, too, Carrie! It's been a wonderful experience!
DeleteMerry Christmas to Connie who has won an ecopy of One Enchanted Eve! I sent you an email, Connie!
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