Curl up by the fire with a glass of mulled wine or hot chocolate and celebrate the magic of Christmas, with these FIVE linked, heart-warming stories about love, hope and family.A Magical Christmas in JerusalemAnother Magical Christmas in JerusalemChristmas Kiss, New Year’s WishChristmas Kiss in LondonChristmas Kiss: But only for the holidays
Dreaming of Christmas
By joannedannon
I enjoyed these books and I loved that they were in different settings.
I love the romance and the holiday feelings.
Joanne Damron has done it again.
This is a great collection of christmas stories which will have your heart in christmas bliss. This book involves 5 books all short stories all revolving around a happy time of the year.
A Magical Christmas in Jerusalem is the first story in this book and follows Kiara who decides to accompany her grandma on a trip of a lifetime. As they arrive in Jerusalem Kiara is met by a handsome guy who ends up being there tour guide.
When Jacques takes Kiera to the not so travel parts of the country will a romance blossom out of this beautiful chemistry, will this just be a holiday romance or much more?
The next story is Another Magical Christmas in Jerusalem, when Tom travel to Jerusalem for a friend’s wedding he is not looking for love, but when he meets Lucie there is a instant attraction. Can Tom and Lucie survive christmas and have a happily ever after.
The third story in this book is Christmas Kiss, New Year’s Wish, Luca and Taylor have been friends for years, while Taylor has always had a soft spot for Luca she has always been too shy to pursue these feels. Luca spends alot of time away with work and now that he has been asked to accept another 2 year contract will be able to make the decision without his best friend Taylor. After a night Taylor decides to make a move and kiss him, will this fulfill all her dreams or shatter a friendship.
The next story in this book is Christmas Kiss in London, the story revolves around Amber who works in a fertility Clinic and loves helping families who have loss all hope in ever having a family. She then is invited to a christmas party and meets someone who she is not really interested in but after he insists that she friends him on facebook she pretends and gets a shock when she receive a private message from a random stranger. She then takes a chance and starts to get to the mystery stranger, will they eventually meet a put the chemistry to the test.
The last book in this collection is Christmas Kiss: But only for the holidays, When Jenna finds herself at home for Christmas, trying to convince her mother that she is happy or she will. Jenna’s friend Leo is also in town, recently single and looking for a date for an event, so he decides to ask Jenna if she could attend them with him, although they are friends Jenna is not happy as Leo is always so boring but as they spend more time together they both see a different side to each other. Could there be a future for them?
I loved this collection of short christmas stories, they were well written and the characters were brilliant, I really enjoyed Christmas Kiss but only for the holidays and Christmas Kiss in London these two books really engaged me and the characters were brilliant, opposites attract in the Christmas Kiss only for the holidays. If you are looking for a great collection of stories, which are easy to read and lovely for this time of year.
Whether it was love at first sight, a two decade secret love, going from friends to lovers, or a fake romance turned real, love can be found in unexpected places. Throw in a holiday that has a sort of romantic feel about it with the glistening white snow, mistletoe and a little bit of Christmas magic and something is bound to happen. Don’t we all wish for Christmas miracles at one point or another? I enjoyed the characters as they weren’t indecisive and knew what they wanted and their back and forth banter was fun. I only gave 4-stars as I would have liked the stories to be a bit longer, however it was over all enjoyable to read.
Oh how I love a good Christmas story! Dreaming of Christmas is a sweet collection of holiday romance. I loved the connections between the stories. It gave a different view for that character and that made the stories even better. I have to say that Christmas Kiss, New Year’s Wish was my favorite! I loved reading Taylor and Luca’s story! If you want Hallmark channel feel good read these stories! Cuddle up with a fuzzy blanket and read some Joanne Dannon!
Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon – Review by Gail Guerrero
Four Stars
I love cheesy Christmas stories. They just make my day. I really like these stories the characters were written well and the writing smooth. Got me ready to watch all the Christmas movies on tv. The author put together something nice for the reads to get a little romance with their tinsel.
Taylor had to be my favorite character. She was sweet and the crush on the bf was cute. I definitely recommend this book if you’re looking for something a little sweet to along with the cold nights and hot chocolate.
Dreaming of Christmas: 5 Complete, Sweet Holiday Romances
Joanne Dannon
5 out of 5 stars
There are few things I enjoy more than getting cozy on my couch in front of the Christmas tree with a good book. Make that a book filled with the magic and love of the holiday season and I could stay there all night. Dreaming of Christmas is the perfect collection of sweet, heartwarming stories that will fill you with holiday cheer. My favorite thing about this collection is that while each story has their similarities and ties, they are each unique and enjoyable in their own right as well. I most enjoyed the Christmas Kiss stories. I am a total sucker for the fake relationship plot so Christmas Kiss: But only for the Holidays was definitely a favorite of mine. Christmas Kiss: New Year’s Wish was another absolute favorite as it was another theme that I can not get enough of.
I will say, the characters in all five stories were relatable and likeable, you wanted each to have absolute happiness. Joanne Dannon really put together a great holiday collection I would recommend to anyone that wanted to get into the spirit of Christmas, faith and happiness.
Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon
5 of 5 Stars
I loved this collection of five heartwarming festive romances. ‘Dreaming of Christmas’ gives us five books in one, and each story was a wonderfully written romance which put me in the Christmas spirit. The five stories were all linked and were all about love, hope, family and of course the magic of Christmas. In ‘A Magical Christmas in Jerusalem’, sparks fly between Kiara Lonsdale and Jacques Lenoir, who runs a family tours business in Israel, over camel rides in the desert and mud baths at the Dead Sea. The couple must decide whether what they have is just a holiday romance or something more. ‘Another Magical Christmas in Jerusalem’, centres on Lucie Lenoir a tour guide in Jerusalem who is part of the family business. There is instant attraction between her and Tom Connor but Tom finds Lucie’s large family overwhelming and he’s never wanted a child of his own and Lucie does. The pair must either reach a compromise and have a relationship or just have a holiday romance. In ‘Christmas Kiss, New Year’s Wish’, Taylor Williamson has a massive crush on her best friend, Luca Bianchi but is afraid of ruining their twenty year friendship. Having shared a kiss or two at Christmas Taylor wishes their Christmas kisses will lead to more but Luca is about to return overseas for two more years.
‘Christmas Kiss in London’, introduces us to Amber who accidentally friends Stuntman Darcy Harris on social media but he lives halfway around the world, is a party guy and is younger than her. Darcy is interested in casual hookups where else Amber wants to settle down but there is a chance that their friendship can become love after sharing a snowy Christmas kiss in London. In ‘Christmas Kiss: But only for the holidays’, CEO Leo Turner needs a fake girlfriend for the holidays. Supermodel Jenna Williamson seems perfect as she’s not interested in settling down, however, when Christmas kisses become heated between the couple Leo realises that he can not meticulously organise everything. With a bit of Christmas magic their “arrangement” could become permanent. Each story has a lovely romantic storyline featuring some likeable, realistic and relatable characters, which made this an enjoyable and engaging read. The characters all came to life due to the authors descriptive narrative and the chemistry between the couples really came across as well. I could not put this book down once I picked it up and I fell in love with each story. This was a lovely romantic Christmas collection which is a perfect read for during the festive period.
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed reading the short stories. The Christmas aspect of these romances filled me with the festive spirit to the point that I could not stop smiling. I instantly fell in love with the characters and Joanne Dannon’s writing style. If you enjoy reading Christmas romances’, this book is definitely for you especially as you drink a mug of hot chocolate by the fire.
This book is an anthology of five stort holiday Christmas stories. The stories are connected, but each have their own storyline. I love how it doesn’t take long to fall in like with each of the characters and wanting more. These are great stories that give you all the feels for romance and the Christmas season, so grab a blanket and settle in for a bit and enjoy yourself.
5/5 Stars
Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon
Dannon has given us five holiday stories. A Magical Christmas in Jerusalem, Another Magical Christmas in Jerusalem, Christmas Kiss New Year Wish, Christmas Kiss in London, and Christmas Kiss: But only for the holidays. The first reads by Joanne.
A Magical Christmas in Jerusalem
Kiara is coming to Jerusalem for a Christmas tour with her grandmother. When her grandmother says she’ll meet the love of her life Kiara is unsure. She runs into her tour guide and sparks fly. The quote I choose for Kiara is: “Do you know how much I’m eating? Everything tastes so good, I won’t be able to fit in my jeans.”
Jacques and his family run a tour guide company. He wasn’t expecting to fall in love. He wasn’t expecting for a tourist to capture his heart. He knows she’s the one. The quote I chose for Jacques is: “Bien sur. Of course. But what I don’t know is you. We’ve talked for hours but I hardly know anything about you. Tell me, Kiara, why did you come here? Was it to have a magical Christmas in Jerusalem?”
Another Magical Christmas in Jerusalem
Lucie is the youngest sister of Jacques. She is heart broken and wants to set it right. She meets Kiara’s friend and finds that she likes him. The quote I choose for Lucie is: “It may seem old-fashioned but it’s what I want. And I thought you might be the one. And it may seem silly that I’m twenty-nine and hoping to be swept off my feet by the right guy, but I am.”
Tom comes to Jerusalem for Kiara’s wedding. He’s also there for his sister. He never wanted kids or a family. Things change when he meets Lucie. The quote I chose for Tom is: “Even if only a few want to change, I can put them on the right path, so they can grow up and become good men.”
Christmas Kiss; New Year Wish
Taylor loves everything vintage. She also loves her best friend. When a kiss changes everything will they be the same? She wants to be with him, but is scared. The quote I choose for Taylor is: “He was shocked, truly shocked. His mouth opened but no words came out. He loves me as a friend, and if that’s all I’m going to get, then I have to accept it. I just hope he still wants me in his life.”
Luca has no clue his bestie is in love with him. Being in America for two years has made him realize how much he misses his family. The quote I chose for Luca is: “I came to see your shop and then take you for lunch. This place is smaller than it looks in the photos you sent me but you’ve done an impressive job.”
Christmas Kiss in London
Amber has been missing her bestie who now lives in America. She befriends someone online after sending him a friend request she forgot to delete. When they start chatting things change. Can she find her happily ever after? The quote I choose for Amber is: “I know. But I’ve never had a lot of friends, and I was scared to travel on my own. If I analyse myself, I would say that my parent’s lack of acceptance of me and my work made me feel inadequate. If they’d encouraged me, perhaps I would’ve had the confidence to see all of this sooner.”
Darcy is a stuntman and loves what he does. He doesn’t see himself settling down. His career is important to him. When he gets a friend request from Amber he learns that he wants more. The quote I chose for Darcy is: “You most certainly will not. He shags every woman he can. I don’t want to hear about him going after you.”
Christmas Kiss: but only for the hoildays
Jenna is a model who doesn’t want kids. She soon learns that things can change for the better. She learns how to be a better daughter, a better sister and a better friend. The quote I chose for Jenna is: “It sounds silly but it is easier prancing around in next to nothing on a stage, because I’m acting. Sharing feelings, talking from the heart…it’s not really me.”
Leo is career driven and wants a family. He also needs a fake girlfriend. He goes to a friend for help, but will it turn to more? The quote I chose for Leo is “My parents reminded me that families come in different shapes and sizes. And I know that you won’t change your mind on having a baby the traditional way, and I’m not going to ask you to do something you don’t want to do. A baby is a lifetime commitment. It’s hard work. So, I have a compro‐ mise. Can you consider adopting or fostering a teen? But we’ll be doing it together. Not now. But maybe in a few years?”
Highly recommended for Sweet Romance lovers
I really enjoyed this book. It is a collection of 5 romance stories set at Christmas time. They are so full of festive joy and the magic of christmas that it really makes you get into the spirit of the season.
The romance is sweet and very fitting to go with the Christmas time. The stories are perfect reading to curl up with in front of a warm fire with hot chocolate. The characters are so well written that you can’t help but fall in love with them and feel all the emotions that they are going through.
These books are a great example of the magic and romance that Christmas can bring.
This book contains 5 incredible romantic short stories. I love these types of books – one book, five stories. Not super long but just enough. All the stories are sweet and romantic. The characters were well written as were the descriptions of scenery. If you need to get away, read this. It will transport you there and put you in the Christmas spirit.
Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances
By Joanne Dannon
This is the perfect time of year to read these 5 sweet holiday romances. I enjoyed every one of these stories, they put me in the holiday spirit. These were heartwarming, had wonderful characters, and took place in wonderful places. I found myself becoming invested in each of these characters and hoping they found love and happiness. This is the first time I have read anything by this author and I will definitely be on the lookout for more things to read from her. I recommend reading this book.
This collection of Christmas stories is one that any contemporary romance lover will want to add to their library immediately. The author has done a beautiful job crafting each story, with wonderful characters and enthralling holiday storylines. I enjoyed each short story on its own and the collection in its entirety. A perfect volume for a cozy winter read near the Christmas tree. Loved it!
5 Stars
Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon
I absolutely loved this book of five complete sweet holiday romances. Each story has heart warming moments that are sure to have you believing in Christmas Magic. I found myself lost in the pages all while curled up under a blanket on the couch .So if you’re looking for a sweet holiday romance I highly recommend this book. I look forward to reading more from this Author.
Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon. I love holiday stories. There’s just something about losing myself in some sweet stories when the world gets to be too much. Each of the stories in this set pulled at everyone of my heartstrings and I loved every minute of it. I’d say my favorite was probably Christmas kiss: but only for the Holidays. I just found myself completely hooked on that story but trust me each one is very easy to love. Each has characters you can’t help but connect with and root for. Each is well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. I’m so glad I found this set of stories and could get lost in its pages for a while. Four big stars and highly recommended!
Dreaming of Christmas by Joanne Dannon was a good 4 star read.
We get five short stories:
1. A Magical Christmas in Jerusalem
2. Another Magical Christmas in Jerusalem
3. Christmas Kiss, New Year’s Wish
4. Christmas Kiss in London
5. Christmas Kiss: But only for the holidays
A Magical Christmas in Jerusalem, Kiara is going on a trip her grandmother had always wanted to take with her grandfather, spend Christmas in Jerusalem. Kiara ends up meeting a very handsome man (Jacques) that turns out to be one of their tour guides. When he takes her on special little trips they start to connect and fall in love. Will these two follow their hearts or is this only a holiday romance?
Another Magical Christmas in Jerusalem, Tom is in Jerusalem to celebrate his friend’s wedding. When he meets Lucie they have an instant connection. He’s not used to large families and is slightly overwhelmed by hers. Lucie has always dreamed of being a writer and having a family as well. Can these two get a HEA?
Christmas Kiss, New Year’s Wish, Taylor has a secret crush on her best friend of 20 years. Luca has returned from working at NASA and shares with her that he has been asked to do another two-year contract. When they unexpectedly share a kiss, things start to swirl in Taylors head and Luca is confused as well. Could he feel the same way she does? Can these two have more than a friendship?
Christmas Kiss in London, the way that Amber meets works in a clinic helping couples conceive and start families and she has been thinking more and more about her future. After a Christmas party where she met someone annoying and pretended to friend him on Facebook, she ends up getting a private message from the man she did friend and from there they start talking. They connect on so many levels and when she goes to visit him sparks fly. Will they continue as friends or go for more? I really liked these two, this was my favorite story in this collection.
Christmas Kiss: But only for the holidays, Jenna is a model down on her luck and currently back at her parents house. With the holidays coming she has to pretend she’s happy or her mother will try and set her up with someone. Leo has found himself single and needs to find someone to be his date for several events. The last person he wants to ask is his friend Jenna but he runs out of options. Jenna wasn’t thrilled to see Leo, he’s boring and not her type. But when he makes her an offer she can’t refuse she agrees to help him. As they spend more time together the closer they get. Can these two opposites have a HEA?
Overall I really enjoyed all of these holiday romances. Each couple was great and the authors pulled you right in with their writing. If you’re looking for a great collection to read, 1-click and get started today.
Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon is a great collection of holiday romances that are sure to get you in the festive spirit. These are all sweet, heartwarming stories that will have you believe in the magic of Christmas for sure. They are nice easy reads meaning they are easy to pass away an afternoon or two getting lost in the great characters.
These are the first books that I have read by this author I enjoyed the pacing of the books. They were well developed and all had a different enough storyline that you couldn’t get them mixed up. I enjoyed each of the characters as well – they all seemed to work so well together and I definitely found myself invested in each of the couples. This was a really good collection and I would recommend it for sure.
Dreaming of Christmas is a collection of five festive novellas. I’m not always a massive fan of short stories, I like to have a bit more time to get to know the characters, but in this case I really enjoyed it! Each story was filled with wonderful characters and was a heartwarming tale. It’s the perfect type of book to dip in and out of. It’s especially good if you find you haven’t got a whole lot of time at the minute, it’s easy to read and doesn’t take long at all to get invested in the stories and the characters.
I’m a huge fan of Christmas themed romances, they really help get you into the spirit of things. If that’s the type of book you are looking for, I would definitely recommend this.
Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon are fun and romantic. Each story is connected in some way and they take place at different romantic settings around the world. The joy and magic of Christmas make them more enjoyable. The stories are short, but they still leave their mark and warm your heart. Joanne has incorporated some of her travels and knowledge of the places she has visited into her work and it is easy to see the passion woven with her words.