Sean Hughes likes being single—much to his family’s dismay. They want him to settle down…now. When he gives fun-loving snowboarder Zoe Flynn a ride to the slopes, Sean hatches a plan to throw off his matchmaking relatives. He asks Zoe to pose as his girlfriend at Thanksgiving dinner, which will take the pressure off him and make the evening more enjoyable all around.Zoe agrees to be Sean’s fake … Sean’s fake girlfriend. Who wouldn’t want a free meal or a chance to hang out with the handsome mountain rescuer and his adorable husky? When an injury occurs, the two are forced to continue their one-night ruse. As Christmas approaches, make-believe turns into reality. But Zoe has a secret…a big one.
Is their new relationship strong enough to withstand the truth, or will she find herself with no one to kiss at midnight on New Year’s Eve?
Previously published as Christmas Magic on the Mountain.
Mountain Rescue Romance series
Book 1: His Christmas Wish
Book 2: Her Christmas Secret
Book 3: Her Christmas Kiss
Book 4: His Second Chance
Book 5: His Christmas Family
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I like HEA involving troubled people finding their way.
This was a fun story to read over the holidays. I liked the characters and even though it was a bit predictable it reminded me of a Hallmark movie.
A lovely Christmas story! Wonderful characters and touching storyline kept me reading until the end.
A sweet Christmas story that I really enjoyed.
A fun read
A rich party girl in hiding, a man needing a fake girlfriend and a family that can’t resist interfering even though they mean well….what could go wrong? I thoroughly enjoyed Sean and Zoe’s story, such fun loving characters and they have quite the adventure before they find their HEA.
Due to various circumstances, Sean hires Zoe to take care of him as he recovers from a mountain accident that has left him with one broken leg and the other sprained. The attraction between them is strong but Zoe has a secret that will surely end in heartbreak if Sean finds out she’s been lying to him. All Zoe has ever wanted was to be loved for herself and to be the first priority in someone’s life. As for Sean, he has no plans to marry but after meeting Zoe, he may just be changing his mind!
I loved all the scenes with the family celebrating Christmas, the writer makes us feel such a part of it all. Well written and I would definitely recommend this book.
Sean is a confirmed bachelor and an only child. His parents would really love it if he’d settle down as would all his extended family. The love of his life currently is his dog Denali and he has no intention of changing that.
As the base of the hill leading up to the Timberline Lodge he sees a snowboarder looking for a lift up to the top. As he used to do this himself as a kid, he stops. He’s a bit surprised to see it’s not a kid but a woman, and as they get to know each other he invites her to Thanksgiving with his family.
Unfortunately, an accident on the slopes puts Sean in the hospital, but Jake meets her at Sean’s truck with Denali and takes her to the hospital.
What starts at pretend to be my girlfriend for a meal becomes so much more. Especially when the doctors inform him he can’t stay alone in his own home.
Zoe becomes his caretaker and the two of them slowly develop not only a friendship but a relationship that just might last.
Zoe has a secret though and the way it comes out just might destroy everything they built.
I am already reading the next book in this series. They have been delightful so far.
I totally enjoyed reading Sean and Zoe’s story in Her Christmas Secret by Melissa McClone, book two in the Mountain Rescue series. This is a heartwarming, sweet Christmas romance that starts off as a fake relation with a few extra secrets added in. Sean Hughes loves being unmarried and free of commitments, to the dismay of his family and friends. On the way to test a new snowboard part he created, he gives snowboarder Zoe Flynn a ride to the slopes. While getting to know one another Sean asks Zoe if she would pose as his girlfriend at his family’s Thanksgiving dinner. Zoe agrees as it’s a free meal, she won’t be alone, plus she can spend time with Sean and his cute husky. Besides, it’s not like it would last past the weekend; or at least that’s the plan. What wasn’t planned was Sean getting injured on the slopes, forcing these two to continue pretending to be a couple. Zoe agrees to help take care of Sean not anticipating the attraction that grows between them. While helping Sean recover Zoe finds her true self, discovering the real her, not the person her family and the media thinks she is. Zoe fears that her secret might be exposed if she over stays her welcome and her family discovers where she is. Once Sean learns her secret he needs to decide which persona is the real Zoe. Will the Christmas magic of Hood Hamlet help these two find their happy ever after?
Ms. McClone wrote a wonderfully sweet and moving Christmas story that is not to be missed. This story is filled with fun dialogue, endearing and likeable characters and the magic of love. I highly recommend this book to other readers and look forward to the next book in the series.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Her Christmas Secret By Melissa McClone.
Zoe Flynn (Carrington) and Sean Hughes are the main characters and they meet when he stops to pick up Zoe on the way up to snowboard. They go their separate ways but agree to meet for Thanksgiving dinner. Sean has an accident and breaks his leg and needs someone to take care of him and Zoe agrees and they fall in love but she is keeping a big secret her last name causes some conflict. I really enjoyed the way this book was written. Totally recommend to anyone looking for a good book to read.
I enjoyed reading Her Christmas Secret. The main characters, Zoe and Sean, are great together. Neither had been good relationship material before meeting each other. Zoe’s incredibly thoughtful Christmas gift for Sean is something that I’ve always wanted to get to do. I love the relationships between the Mountain Rescue team members, both the joking around that they do and the way they are there for each other. The plot has twist and turns and moves along at a good pace. The dialogue feels natural. I prefer clean/wholesome romances, and this one has a little more heat than most of those; but there’s no need to even close the bedroom door. There’s a perfect HEA. I received an ARC. I chose to write a review and share my opinion.
Zoe Flynn has fled to Oregon. She is running
from her past which was scandalous and
caused her family’s rejection.
Sean Hughes is an eligible bachelor who is
committed to his business, family and volunteer
worker for the Mountain Rescue Team. He lives
with his Siberian Husky, Denali in Mount Hood,
Oregon.
Sean gives Zoe a ride to the slopes. He then invites
her to his family’s Thanksgiving Dinner to be his
pretend girlfriend.
Sean faces an injury. He needs help to stay in his
own home. Zoe seems to be the answer to his
situation.
Zoe needs to stay hidden for awhile longer and
what perfect place to do so than in this Oregon
setting.
Although this is strictly an ruse, there is undeniable
chemistry between Zoe and Sean.
The main characters are well defined, relatable and
realistic characters. The supporting characters are
loving, supporting and fun.
Denali was an added treat.
Will Zoe’s secret crush their relationship? Will they be
able to come to grips with their pasts to move into a
future with each other? Will healing and true love
emerge?
Come along on this action packed adventure. Find out
if the magic of the Christmas season will work out
between Zoe and Sean.
A heartfelt, emotional story that is well written mixing
family trials, fear to love, friendship, love and
romance with humorous incidents.
A magical Christmas read!!
I volunteered to read Her Christmas Secret. Thanks to the
author for the opportunity. My opinion is my own.
I usually don’t like a reformed player but I did like Sean. He needs a fake girlfriend and she needs to stay out of sight. Loved how they met and instantly hit it off. Sean’s mom was a hoot!!! The solving of the angst was so sweet.
Zoe is running from her scandalous past and per her politician mother’s instructions staying under of the radar of the press when she meets Sean on the way to snow board on Mount Hood. He offers her a family Thanksgiving if she’ll pretend to be his girlfriend to get his family off his back. Things spiral out of control when he breaks his leg that day, Zoe is left caring for him, and his family thinks it’s more serious than it is. They are forced to spend time together and come to care for each other and think of a future together when Zoe’s hidden past catches up with her. Jake’s family was so funny and sweet with how they cared for him and took Zoe under their wing. I loved hearing about the rest of the OMSAR team and catching up with Jake and Carly from the first book. I’m looking forward to reading Leanne’s romance next.
I thoroughly enjoyed this fun Mountain Rescue Romance from the first page with characters you root for and a beautifully written story that I didn’t want to end when I got to the last page. I loved and instant attraction, chemistry and repartee between Sean Hughes who owns a snowboard manufacturing firm in Hood Hamlet and Zoe Flynn, a fun-loving snowboarder who he asks to pose as his girlfriend at Thanksgiving dinner. Ms. McClone has given us another winner that will chase away the holiday blues and warm your heart for Christmas. I can’t wait to read book three in this must-read series that highlights the brave men and women who are involved in mountain search and rescue. I was given an advance reader copy of “Her Christmas Secret” and this is my voluntary and unbiased review.
Her Christmas Secret was a fun, interesting twist on the standard fake fiancé/girlfriend trope. Our confirmed bachelor Sean decides to ask his new friend, Zoe…who he knows only because he gives her a ride to the ski slopes…to pretend to be his girlfriend that afternoon for Thanksgiving dinner. She agrees, because she has nothing else to do, and those reasons will be revealed later!
But a snowboarding accident for Sean ups the ante, and the comedy of errors, for them both. Soon, they’re thrown together 24/7, as Zoe takes care of her “boyfriend” Sean. This fake relationship turns real very quickly, but one half of our couple is hiding a secret or two.
I loved the pairing of Sean and Zoe, as much as I loved the cast of secondary characters in this second Mountain Rescue book. While a stand-alone read, I enjoyed the sneak peek I got of Sean in book one…and cant wait to see who Melissa McClone pairs up next! This quick, easy and super fun read is one you won’t be able to put down!
GREAT STORY!! I loved getting to know Sean and Zoe!! Their story is sweet and unique and heartwarming. I also LOVE the mountain rescue theme, it is so interesting! Mountain rescuers have become my new favorite heroes!! Can’t wait to read the next book in this series!!
A wonderful read with all the feels. The supporting characters are fabulous and well rounded. The hero and heroine are funny and serious and get tangled up in a web of their own making. Love conquers all. In one of my favorite scenes, the fire department arrives at an inopportune moment. Highly recommend!
Her Christmas Secret, is another
delightful book in the series.
It is a heartwarming & fun story.
Sean, is off to enjoy the fresh powder,
before having Thanksgiving dinner
with the family. He offers Zoe a ride.
After talking, he asked her to have dinner with them. Letting his mom know about
bringing a friend, his mom mentions the bank. Sean, asked Zoe, to be his pretend girlfriend for the day. When accident happens,
Sean asks Zoe to please continue the ruse.
Sean, only dated casually. But there
was something special about Zoe.
As they spent time together,
Sean & Zoe’s attraction grew.
Only problem is, Zoe has a big secret,
no one knows about.
I enjoyed everything about this story!
A MUST READ FOR EVERYONE!!!
Everyone needs help at some point in their life. Zoe needs a place to stay out of the public eye. Sean needs a caregiver due to a snowboarding accident on the mountain. Spending day after day together things begin to spark and sizzle between them. But will Zoe’s secret ruin it all?
I am really enjoying the Mountain Rescue series. Such great characters live in this town. Looking forward to reading more about them in the next adventure.
I was provided an ARC to give an honest review.