A kiss is just a kiss… he’ll never forget. But after a simple kiss under the mistletoe, Ellie and Josiah both start questioning everything. Can Christmas really bring the gift neither one of them were expecting: true love?
Beautiful story and the love between Josiah and Ellie is amazing.
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dbircher
3 years ago
Loved this book and author!
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carolyns
3 years ago
Another romantic Christmas love story. Loves it.
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juliakime
3 years ago
For those who love adventure, drama and steamy love scenes, this is not your book. It’s simplistic, traditional and pure.
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thomaskbrunke
3 years ago
What a great romantic story.
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cschweiger22
3 years ago
I loved the characters in this book and the entire story line. I loved being on a dude ranch in Montana. I have read a lot of Christmas stories this past month in Marietta, Montana. It makes me want to be there.
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k2vince
3 years ago
awesome funny festive
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michelle
3 years ago
Dec 1st Josiah Whitaker couldn’t wait for January he wanted NOTHING to do with Christmas. He just left the hospital and had to take month of to recuperate from blood infect that almost killed him. He was going home to Marietta Montana to the Bar V5 a working dude ranch. Nate Vaughn his jailer (not really) for the next 31 rday’s laughed at Josiah for his Baa humbug attitude and told him to behave himself and he might get some screen time with his computer. “Staying here is for your own good.” Not the first time Nate had to use the big brother tone. So is not working for a month. It’s good to have you back, been too long since you’ve been home. This is the Very Basic Beginning to this story….I loved it. Suspenseful romantic mystery you just can’t put down. I was given this in a free book giveaway and I voluntarily leave this review.
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gandolfcnc
3 years ago
Such a wonderful Christmas Story. Loved it! Also, set in Marietta which is always fun.
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jdesalvo
3 years ago
Good book for th holidays!
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paulaswalls76
3 years ago
Loved this book. It’s one of my favorite Christmas books and I love reading it over and over. It’s romantic with a few funny moments. I totally love the characters The plot and dialogue were amazing. LOve, love, love
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claire
3 years ago
Melissa McClone once again had me sighing and tearing up with another heartwarming Christmas tale back in Marietta, where every year, a wedding proposal happens.
My heart swells with all the love and warmth that Ellie Smith brings to the dude ranch. A kind and generous lady who always makes sure everyone feels at home with her bright smile and a bell wrapped around her neck. She’s got only one rule when working at the ranch though.. Never date the guests.
Josiah Whittaker isn’t a guest in Marietta. He grew up there and had fondest moments with his friends, especially Buck, Ellie’s deceased brother. He’s not really into Christmas, he hates spending it and would rather be at his multi-billion company during this time. But under doctor’s orders, he doesn’t really have a choice but to take care of his well-being. The happy pretty helper might just be what the doctor recommended.
A Christmas Homecoming is a perfect read this holiday. I love reading these tales because of the joy and laughter and love that this season brings. I think Melissa McClone is Mrs. Santa Claus herself because she has this big heart that keeps on giving. Her characters are easy to love even when they keep on messing up and floundering around. Before, my personal favorite from the Bar V5 dude ranch was Brooklyn, a 70-year-old wise girl trapped in a 7-year old body. Now my new favorite is Ellie Smith. She’s a selfless wonder woman. I totally adore this kind of gal.
If you’re looking for a beautiful story that’s sure to pinch your heart and tickle your funny bone at the same time, this is a highly recommended read!
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cynthia12
3 years ago
Beautiful
This is a wonderful story about we need to take a step back and believe in the spirit of Christmas. She moist her older brother to sickness and she started a program for kids who’s siblings are either sick in the hospital or have disabilities so they can feel normal. He helped her brother and went to become a billionaire. But now he is back because he was sick.
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janinerowe
3 years ago
A sweet story about one woman helping a Christmas hating Scrooge overcome his hatred of the holiday.
Josiah Whittaker hates Christmas. He never wanted to return to Montana once he left. And here he is at Bar V5, a working dude ranch and hotel that has been transformed into a Christmas winter wonderland. He is being forced to take some time off work after a serious illness. No work allowed.
Ellie Smith was excited to learn the first billionaire guest at Bar V5 was one of her late brother’s friends. The last time she saw Josiah, she was only 14 years old. Josiah sure has changed. Ellie is having a hard time keeping her eyes off him.
When Ellie finds out Josiah hates Christmas, she sets out to change his mind. With a little luck, some mistletoe, a group of children and a real live Santa, Ellie just might be able to convince Josiah that Christmas is the best time of year.
This wonderful Christmas story will really get you into the holiday spirit. Ellie and Josiah are the perfect example of opposites attract, and that going back home can lead to happiness and surprises.
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mrsb84
3 years ago
I always look for a holiday romance to get me in the Christmas spirit. This one did just that. A sweet story. I loved it!
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jkkril
3 years ago
Love Christmas romances.
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gmthompson19
3 years ago
So good fast reading
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ellism1981
3 years ago
Love her books. Read four in December
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bette
3 years ago
It’s a good thing I’m working on Christmas presents and couldn’t be distracted by a book I had a hard time putting down. This one was perfect for multi-tasking. I could definitely put it down. I felt like I was reading a middle school book or at least about a middle school couple. It was exhausting, and not in a good way.
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yveluke
3 years ago
I’m typically a sucker for holiday romances but I just couldn’t connect with the plot or characters; it was a chore to even finish the book.
Beautiful story and the love between Josiah and Ellie is amazing.
Loved this book and author!
Another romantic Christmas love story. Loves it.
For those who love adventure, drama and steamy love scenes, this is not your book. It’s simplistic, traditional and pure.
What a great romantic story.
I loved the characters in this book and the entire story line. I loved being on a dude ranch in Montana. I have read a lot of Christmas stories this past month in Marietta, Montana. It makes me want to be there.
awesome funny festive
Dec 1st Josiah Whitaker couldn’t wait for January he wanted NOTHING to do with Christmas. He just left the hospital and had to take month of to recuperate from blood infect that almost killed him. He was going home to Marietta Montana to the Bar V5 a working dude ranch. Nate Vaughn his jailer (not really) for the next 31 rday’s laughed at Josiah for his Baa humbug attitude and told him to behave himself and he might get some screen time with his computer. “Staying here is for your own good.” Not the first time Nate had to use the big brother tone. So is not working for a month. It’s good to have you back, been too long since you’ve been home. This is the Very Basic Beginning to this story….I loved it. Suspenseful romantic mystery you just can’t put down. I was given this in a free book giveaway and I voluntarily leave this review.
Such a wonderful Christmas Story. Loved it! Also, set in Marietta which is always fun.
Good book for th holidays!
Loved this book. It’s one of my favorite Christmas books and I love reading it over and over. It’s romantic with a few funny moments. I totally love the characters The plot and dialogue were amazing. LOve, love, love
Melissa McClone once again had me sighing and tearing up with another heartwarming Christmas tale back in Marietta, where every year, a wedding proposal happens.
My heart swells with all the love and warmth that Ellie Smith brings to the dude ranch. A kind and generous lady who always makes sure everyone feels at home with her bright smile and a bell wrapped around her neck. She’s got only one rule when working at the ranch though.. Never date the guests.
Josiah Whittaker isn’t a guest in Marietta. He grew up there and had fondest moments with his friends, especially Buck, Ellie’s deceased brother. He’s not really into Christmas, he hates spending it and would rather be at his multi-billion company during this time. But under doctor’s orders, he doesn’t really have a choice but to take care of his well-being. The happy pretty helper might just be what the doctor recommended.
A Christmas Homecoming is a perfect read this holiday. I love reading these tales because of the joy and laughter and love that this season brings. I think Melissa McClone is Mrs. Santa Claus herself because she has this big heart that keeps on giving. Her characters are easy to love even when they keep on messing up and floundering around. Before, my personal favorite from the Bar V5 dude ranch was Brooklyn, a 70-year-old wise girl trapped in a 7-year old body. Now my new favorite is Ellie Smith. She’s a selfless wonder woman. I totally adore this kind of gal.
If you’re looking for a beautiful story that’s sure to pinch your heart and tickle your funny bone at the same time, this is a highly recommended read!
Beautiful
This is a wonderful story about we need to take a step back and believe in the spirit of Christmas. She moist her older brother to sickness and she started a program for kids who’s siblings are either sick in the hospital or have disabilities so they can feel normal. He helped her brother and went to become a billionaire. But now he is back because he was sick.
A sweet story about one woman helping a Christmas hating Scrooge overcome his hatred of the holiday.
Josiah Whittaker hates Christmas. He never wanted to return to Montana once he left. And here he is at Bar V5, a working dude ranch and hotel that has been transformed into a Christmas winter wonderland. He is being forced to take some time off work after a serious illness. No work allowed.
Ellie Smith was excited to learn the first billionaire guest at Bar V5 was one of her late brother’s friends. The last time she saw Josiah, she was only 14 years old. Josiah sure has changed. Ellie is having a hard time keeping her eyes off him.
When Ellie finds out Josiah hates Christmas, she sets out to change his mind. With a little luck, some mistletoe, a group of children and a real live Santa, Ellie just might be able to convince Josiah that Christmas is the best time of year.
This wonderful Christmas story will really get you into the holiday spirit. Ellie and Josiah are the perfect example of opposites attract, and that going back home can lead to happiness and surprises.
I always look for a holiday romance to get me in the Christmas spirit. This one did just that. A sweet story. I loved it!
Love Christmas romances.
So good fast reading
Love her books. Read four in December
It’s a good thing I’m working on Christmas presents and couldn’t be distracted by a book I had a hard time putting down. This one was perfect for multi-tasking. I could definitely put it down. I felt like I was reading a middle school book or at least about a middle school couple. It was exhausting, and not in a good way.
I’m typically a sucker for holiday romances but I just couldn’t connect with the plot or characters; it was a chore to even finish the book.