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Book Reviews of Home for the Holidays

Home for the Holidays
Home for the Holidays
Author: Johanna Lindsey
ISBN-13: 9780380814817
ISBN-10: 0380814811
Publication Date: 11/1/2001
Pages: 352
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 178 ratings
Publisher: Avon
Book Type: Paperback
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A sheltered beloved daughter finds herself without her father and her home in this strange twist of a romance.
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Another light-hearted, easy-to-read Johanna Lindsey tale. This one isn't rocket science, but then again, none of her tales are. Just a light, enjoyable read, with likable characters. Good reading for the gym, or for a long airplane flight. Makes the time go by quickly.
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Classic Lindsey- strong heroine left on her own, sickly younger sibling,flawed alpha hero and it all takes place around the holidays. What more could anyone want?
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Left to handle the rumors other family\'s bankruptcy and impending eviction, Larissa Ascots wishes for a merry Christmas seem to be in peril for the first time in her sheltered life. A charming would-be \"benefactor,\"Vincent Everett, the Baron of Windsmoor, has offered to shelter Larissa and her young brother. But more than Yuletide spirit seems to have inspired the baron\'s generostity.From the moment he first set eyes on Larissa, the highborn rogue was bewitched. And now that she has taken up residence in his home, he aches with wanting her-a most unfortunate state of affairs, since the proud beauty obviously despises him ... and since Vincent has sworn to seek a righteous vengeance on the Ascot family.

But Christmas is a time of miracles, after all. And even two rival souls can be touched by the spirit of forgiveness inthese magical days and showered with precious gifts of tenderness, love, and ecstasy unbound.
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Very sweet book. and a fast read
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Regency. Vincent Everett, Baron of Windsmoor, seeks revenge on the Ascot family, evicts Larissa Ascot and her sickly young brother, then finds himself bewitched by the beautiful heroine.
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Enjoyed the book. An easy book to read.
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An entertaining read on a wintry night..a thoughtful gift for a fan of romantic fiction. Rumors of family bankruptcy shadow their Christmas, but Christmas time is a time of miracles, after all. and even two rival souls can be touched by the spirit of forgiveness in these magical days--showered with precious gifts of tenderness, love, and ecstacy unbound
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Rivals find love during the Christmas season.
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Cute story...knew how it would end.
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nice hread even if it's not Christmas
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Christmas in Regency London, a penniless beauty and a Baron whose largesse should be suspect. Beauty overcomes the Baron and in the doing is a very enjoyable read.
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First he evicts her, then he offers her temporary shelter. Can she trust him? Should she trust him?...
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Another good read from Lindsey.
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I love all her books!
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a treasured gift of love with an enchanting winter's tale that sees two warring hearts warmed and delightfully joined in a season of giving. Even though Larissa's family is bankrupt and being evicted, she's still wishing for a merry Christmas....Christmas is the time of miracles after all!
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I loved this book. Nice story and not too unbelievable or graphic. Involves Larissa Ascot and Vincent Everett. Tied into revenge Vincent actually falls in love with his enemies daughter. What a ride.
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Tepid Regency romance about a baron who is so cold he thinks he has no emotions whatsoever, & the beautiful innocent who warms his heart.
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Left to handle the rumors of her familys bankruptcy and impending eviction, Larissa Ascot's wishes for a merry Christmas seem to be in peril for the first time in her sheltered life. A charming would-be benefactor Vincent Everett, the Baron of Windsmoor has offered to shelter Larissa and her young brother. From the moment he first set eyes on Larissa, the highborn rogue was bewitched. And now that she has taken up residence in his home, he aches with wanting her-a most unfortunate state of affairs, since the proud beauty obviously despises him...and since Vincent has sworn to seek a righteous vengence on the Ascot family.
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Left to handle the rumors of her family's bankruptcy and impending eviction, Larissa Ascot's wishes for a merry Christmas seem to be in peril for the first time in her sheltered life. A charming would-be "benefactor", Vincent Everett, the Baron of Windsmoor, has offerred to shelter Larissa and her young brother. But more than Yultide spirit seems to have inspired the baron's generosity. From the moment her first set eyes on Larissa, the highborn rogue was bewitched. And now that she has taken up residence in his home, he aches with wanting her-a most unfortunate state of affairs, since the proud beauty obviously despises him .. and since Vincent has sworn to seek vengence on the Ascot family. But Christmas is a time of miracles, after all. And even two rival souls can be touched by the spirit of forgiveness in these magical days-and showered with precious gifts of tenderness, love and ecstacy abound.
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Left to handle the rumors of her family's bankruptcy and impending eviction, Larissa Ascot's wishes for a merry Christmas seem to be in peril for the first time in her sheltered life. A charming would-be "benefactor", Vincent Everett, the Baron of Windsmoor, has offered to shelter Larissa and her young brother. But more than Yuletide spirit seems to have inspired the baron's generosity. From the moment he first set eyes on Larissa, the highborn rogue was bewitched. And now that she has taken up residence in his home, he aches with wanting her-a most unfortunate state of affairs, since the proud beauty obviously despises him...and Vincent has sworn to seek a righteous vengeance on the Ascot family.
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Nice read. Not very deep or complex. But a nice romance read.
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Left to handle the rumors of her family's bankruptcy and impending eviction,Larissa Ascot's wishe for a merry Christmas seem to be in peril for the first timein her seltered life. A charming would-be benefactor Vicent Everett,the Baron of Windsmoor,has offered to shelter Larrisssa and her young brother. But more than Yuletide spirit seems to have inspired the baron's generosity. From the moment he first set eyes on Larissa,the highborn rogue was bewitched. And now that she has taken up residence in his home,he aches with wanting her -a most unfortunate state of affairs,since Vincent has sworn to seek a righteous vengeance on the Ascot family.
Christmas is a time of miracles,after all.Even tow rival souls can be touched by the spirt of forgiveness in these magical days-and showered with precious gifts of tenderness,love and escstasy unbound.
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