Hayden:For the last decade, I’ve had the same crazy Christmas dream every holiday season. It’s lovely, happy, sensual, and it’s total bullsh*t because there is no man like my dream man out there for me. Luckily, the sexy dream only happens once a year, because if it happened more than that, it would be depressing, a constant reminder of what I have in reality. In real life, I was just dumped by … I was just dumped by the latest loser in my life, a man who was just using me for my money, and a roof over his head.
Good riddance, right?
But things aren’t really all that simple.
Problem is, I don’t feel like I’m worthy of anything better because I’m a big girl, and I like my food if you know what I mean.
So I made a bargain with myself to stay away from men and dating completely for at least a year to give myself a break, and to try to find my self-esteem after dating a string of men who just didn’t want…me.
I thought that promise I made to myself would be easy to keep, and it was…until I met Jackson Gillette in Galveston while I was hiding out in my beach house licking my wounds from so many bad relationships.
Jackson is a gorgeous, drool-worthy kind of guy. In other words, he was trouble.
Men like him did not date women like me.
But when I realized that there’s so much more to Jackson than the eye can see, do I dare take a chance on realizing my Christmas dream?
After all, he might just be exactly what I want from Santa this year.
Author Note: If you’re looking for a traditional, sweet Christmas romance, you might want to move on. This is a sexy, panty melting, fantastical Christmas romance that’s heavily rolled in sugar sweet enough to satisfy your craving for Christmas cookies, with a big dose of Christmas magic. If that sounds like a great holiday reading to you, then dig in and enjoy!!
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Hayden Longmont is recovering from being dumped by her latest loser boyfriend. Between her ex’s and her parents they have really done a number on her self esteem. She’s wants nothing more than to be accepted for herself and not be used but feels that’s not going to happen because she’s curvy.
Jackson Gillette is former NFL lineman is used to being used for his money and social status. He is super cautious in letting a relationship develop.
I love these two together. They can relate on so many levels.
I love the twist of intrigue in this story….is Jackson Hayden’s lover for her recurrent Christmas dream….and what is the secret that Jackson has that makes him think he is so different for others and no one will accept him….
Love, Love, Love this book!
5 Stars!
Each Christmas season I excitedly add (more than I can read) Christmas romances to my TBR. Do I get through them all? Unfortunately, no. But that’s okay because the ones I don’t get to are usually first on my reading list for next time. The trouble I always get myself into is that I take on more than I can handle this time of year. I’m not only talking about reading, reviewing and blogging. You see, me and my family do up the holiday in excess. I find myself being stretched in different directions to please my family and meet my obligations. That said, I am so happy I had time to read this book now, rather than wait. While many aspects were predictable (and that is not a bad thing here), this book had something more. A premise I have never experienced and for that I commend this author. Of course, I can’t tell you anything because that would be just cruel on my part. I am not a spoiler. Thought I will absolutely tell you I highly recommend this precious, short, sweet and very sexy Christmas romance.
Lane Parker has a unique talent for her storytelling. I enjoyed her writing style and how easily the writing flowed. The pace was so smooth that the end of the book hit me before I knew it. I was definitely not ready to say goodbye to Jackson and Hayden. And hopefully, I’ll be able to revisit with them in the next book which I assume features Jackson’s brother and Hayden’s sister. I will definitely be looking out for that!
If you’re looking for a Christmas romance that is a breath of fresh air, unique and will leave you with a sigh and a smile…..I highly recommend A Christmas Dream by Lane Parker AKA JS Scott.
This is my honest and unbiased review. Thank you for taking the time to read it. 🙂
In the mood this Christmas for a story that is sure to make you smile and warm your heart? A Christmas Dream by Lane Parker should be your go to!
Starting off with intrigue of Hayden’s dream, you are quickly swept up into the story and held captive. Hayden’s history of bad relationships made me truly feel empathy for her and made me have high hopes that she would find her one true love.
Meeting Jackson was a little overwhelming. He was so sure. So headstrong about his feelings for Hayden it kind of threw me off in the beginning but as the story unfolds you can understand more of his thoughts and feelings.
I loved this story for several reasons. It was a Christmas story, it was pretty hot and I love stories where against all odds, true love can conquer all.
I have read work by this author before so I am familiar with the writing style. So far, everything I have read has definitely made me a fan and will keep me coming back for more.
Looking forward to what comes next from Lane Parker!
Giving A Christmas Dream 5 stars!
A cute, quick, and fun read. If you only have short amount of time and you want to read a book in one sitting, you should consider this book. A little love with some Christmas cheer.
Steamy romance with a bit of Christmas whimsy. Hayden and Jackson are adorable together, and I loved the paranormal twist. It adds that little bit of magic without going over the top. The story is fast-paced and is kind of fast love, but kind of not – to elaborate on that would give spoilers. For a novella length read, this one does have a lot of story packed into its pages, including a bit of a lesson about making your way in this crazy world even when you don’t exactly fit the mold everyone else thinks you should. But it’s not all seriousness and lessons. On the whole, this one is an engaging tale with great characters, a bit of wit, and some steam to keep it spicy.
I really enjoyed this holiday romance, its quite sweet and charming, steamy as well with an interesting twist in the plot – all in all a really good read!!
Hayden dreams of her ideal man, I mean literally, is plagued by a dream that recurrs once a year of a faceless man who is her ideal, only to wake crying in frustration. She has had a string of failed relationships and has a bad self image and has given up hope on finding anyone that might be her match. But on Santa’s orders she goes to her holiday cottage for a getaway, unaware she is about to meet the man of her dreams!!
Jackson is a famous ex-sports star and is looking for that one special woman, all the women so far in his life have used him for money and fame. He’s also a little different, he has a gift that he considers a curse that sets him apart from others. When Hayden moves into the cottage next door he is absolutely floored to find himself staring at the woman of his dreams, and sets about making her his.
A great story, these characters have a wonderful connection with each other and I loved the slight PNR twist to the story – a great holiday read!
4 1/2 STARS
This was my first read for this author and I really enjoyed it. It was a nice holiday book and I will definitely be checking out her other books as well.
After being dumped by yet another jerk, Hayden Longmont decides a year off dating and a trip to her beach house was just what she needed to work on how she saw herself. However, life has different plans for us sometimes whether we are ready for them or not.
A Christmas Dream is a hot, sexy, fun novella with a bit of a twist thrown in for good measure. I thoroughly enjoyed this lovely holiday story.
This is not your typical Christmas romance but a steamy, fantasy-filled read, with amazing characters and a good storyline that pulls you into this happy ever after.
Omg, can u say DREAM MAN. I want a dream man. Lol. I 100% loved Hayden and Jackson’s story. Jackson is one of a kind and a real Dream. Hayden is thick beauty that hasn’t had the best luck with men. She has the same dream once a year. Want to know the dream? U must read to find out.
This is a must read. I loved it from page one. Thank u Mrs Parker for a amazing story. Liking forward to what’s next