Return to Red River–a beautiful mountain town in the southern Rockies, where the nights are cool and the romance is hot–one last time in this wonderful holiday romance that has as much heart as it does heat.Maybe some wishes aren’t meant to come true.Christmas is a hot button for Kimberly Perez, and not in a good way. Having grown up in the foster system, she’s as frugal as she is smart and … frugal as she is smart and can’t abide the materialism of the holidays. In an effort to use precious funds to help children in need instead of wasting money on meaningless commercialism, she pitches a new city ordinance to Red River’s town council that would cut all holiday decorations and festivities from the budget.
Ross Armstrong is determined to honor his late sister’s memory by continuing her love of all things Christmas in Red River. But to do so, he’s got to block the passing of a silly new law—and the person behind it—which would essentially ban Christmas altogether.
When their disagreement pits them against each other at a public town council meeting and splits Red River in half, the council chairperson forces them to work together on a new Red River holiday tradition—the Wishing Tree. Can they work together in the true spirit of the holidays, not only to reunite the town they love but to also cultivate the burgeoning feelings they have for each other. Or will their differences turn them into enemies and divide Red River forever?
A SPECIAL NOTE TO SHELLY’S READERS
Hello, my lovelies. As this–my first published series–comes to a close, I’m both excited to start new books set in a different location and sad that the wonderfully quirky characters who make up the heart of Red River will no longer be my focus when I sit down to write every day. Thank you for following this series from start to finish. It’s been a fantastic journey, and just like the characters in the books, there has been ups and there has been downs. But you all have stayed with me every step of the way, and for that I am eternally grateful. So, enjoy Ross and Kimberly’s heartwarming holiday story.
Be sure to check out the rest of the series by bestselling author Shelly Alexander
IT’S IN HIS HEART – Coop & Ella’s Story
IT’S IN HIS TOUCH – Blake & Angelique’s Story
IT’S IN HIS SMILE – Talmadge & Miranda’s Story
IT’S IN HIS ARMS – Mitchell & Lorenda’s Story
IT’S IN HIS FOREVER – Langston & Sandra’s Story
IT’S IN HIS SONG – Dylan & Hailey’s Story
If you loved Shelly’s IT’S IN HIS… series, you’ll love her DARE ME… series even more!
DARE ME ONCE – Trace & Lily’s Story
DARE ME AGAIN – Elliott & Rebel’s Story
More To Come!
If you like a lot of steam and chemistry, try her sizzling series of romantic comedy STANDALONES in the Checkmate Inc. Series:
FOREPLAY – Leo & Chloe’s Story
ROOKIE MOVES – Dex & Ava’s Story
GET WILDE – Ethan & Adeline’s Story
SINFUL GAMES – Oz & Kendall’s Story (A 2019 RITA Finalist in the Erotic Romance category!)
More to come soon!
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IT’S IN HIS CHRISTMAS WISH is the seventh book in the RED RIVER VALLEY series. It did not disappoint in returning us to small town life and all things Christmas. All the titles of the books in the series begin with It’s In His… which is a nice touch. I love the cover as it depicts some playfulness along with holiday and winter vibes.
There is some darkness to the story given the losses some characters have experienced, but for the most part it was heartwarming. Kimberly wants every child to experience Christmas firsthand, never to be forgotten around the holidays. She also keeps her heart guarded and has no family and few friends. Kimberly works pro-bono as a lawyer for children’s issues and single parents in her law firm where she partners with her best friend. When Ross finally breaks through her barriers after their friendship faltered several months ago, she tries to keep him out. Their challenging relationship really pulled at my heartstrings..
Everything in the story leads up to Christmas. There are laugh-out-loud moments, plenty of holiday memories, and new traditions to make. There are definitely burn-up-the sheet moments in this romance. Ross’ dog is a cute addition to the story, as is the child being fostered by a local family. Note also that this is the last book in this series and really wraps things up nicely.
Ms. Alexander is an author whose books I’ve only read in this series, and I’ve missed two of them along the way. I look forward to seeing what her next series will be about.
When Kimberly Perez and Ross Armstrong have the towns people of Red River fighting among each other during a meeting the council chairperson forces them to work together to meet both of their proposal’s. Kimberly’s proposal’s of a Christmas Wishing Tree that would grant the Christmas wish list of needy children and Ross’s proposal of Christmas decorations for the whole town to carry on his sister’s wish. It took them both a little bit to realize that there was meaning behind why each wanted their proposal’s and once they started working together they could accomplish anything. They are both great people with wonderful hearts.
Now, comes the fun part of working together to accomplish both of these and along the way get the townspeople involved. Not only does the town heal but it allows these two the chance to get to know each other on a deeper level.
What a great true meaning of Christmas story.
It’s In His Christmas Wish by Shelly Alexander is book number seven in the Red River Valley series. This is Ross Armstrong and Kimberly Perez’s story.
This story was so much fun. What a great way to escape from everyday life and get into the holiday spirit. The characters were great! Their interactions and chemistry had me laughing and crying. Kimberly and Ross have experienced hard times in their life and haven’t really moved on. Will these two realize what kind of life they can have together? I loved how each character contributed to the story. This story was great fun!
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I have enjoyed all the books in this series… So sad this is the final one.
Kimberly may be a lawyer, but she never set out to make tons of money.
Her sole focus is on helping women and children in need.
Ross the hunky town mechanic also holds a secret in his heart of loss and a Christmas promise.
A town council meeting has Kimberly named grinch and Ross wanting to spit nails but also wrap her in his arms and protect her.
Can these two broken-hearted people find a whole heart together?
Well with the help of the town’s two gossiping matchmakers they just might have a chance.
Beautifully written, loveable characters…
Who doesn’t love all things Christmas? Well in this book it is former foster kid Kimberly and she wants the town to stop wasting all the funds on decorating and spend it helping others but Riss wants to keep his late sisters wish of all things Christmas going so these tow are now having to find a way to compromise and help the town heal and realize the true meaning of Christmas.
I adore Shelly’s books and I loved that this one was set around Christmas! Kimberly and Ross find the town at odds when they can’t agree what should be done in a town meeting. The council pushes them to have to work together. Which should have been fine, except Kimberly has been avoiding Ross. I liked the fact that these two are friends and have found themselves getting friendlier lately. But Kimberly’s past reared its ugly head and she put a stop to things. However, Ross is pretty persistent and he likes spending time with her. I enjoyed the heat and the chemistry between them. I liked how Ross genuinely cared for Kimberly and didn’t let her push him away. Shelly gave me ALL THE FEELS and put me in the holiday mood! This was such a fun read.
This was a great Christmas story. Both Kimberly and Ross want to spread good cheer for the holidays. They each have their reasons for why it is important but the way they go about it has the whole town up in arms. Ross has had feelings for Kimberly for quite awhile but so far hasn’t been able to act on it. Kimberly also has eyes on Ross but feels he deserves someone better. Can they bring the town together and themselves in the process? This is a fun and romantic book and I loved how it ended. I haven’t read the others in the series so I’m going to go back and read the ones I’ve miss. Give yourself a special early Christmas present and get this book.
It’s in His Christmas Wish is the seventh and final book in the Red River Valley series. It can be read as standalone as well as the previous books. I started the series with book three. I will get to the first two one day. The synopsis explains it perfectly so I will make this fast.
Kimberly wants to give children their Christmas wishes with the help of the town which would cut the decoration budget. It’s not that Ross doesn’t want children to have a present to unwrap but he wants them to have the experience of Christmas lights. At the same time he would fulfill his sister’s wish before she passed. To keep Christmas alive.
Ross and Kimberly have been friends for years. A few months ago it got to be too much for Kimberly. He felt too close. She hasn’t told anyone about her childhood except her best friend and lawyer partner. Ross hasn’t talked about his sister since his parents were still grieving. Now, these two have to work together to make this Christmas everything the town wants and needs. And to do that, they need to open up to each other in ways they didn’t think possible.
I thought this was a cute, flirty, fun, and sassy story. There is also added heat. It’s kind of a friends to lovers romance with a twist of enemies to lovers in there. It was a great way to end this awesome series of small town couples.
Quotes:
“Kimberly, why are you doing this. I’ll go to war with every person in this town to protect Christmas.”
“You’re one of those holiday freaks who lives for Christmas all year long, aren’t you?”
“Can you wear a red cape with a hood for me one night?” She cocked her head to one side. “Ah, so the truth comes out about Red River’s most famous mechanic, who seems perfect and above reproach in public. In private, you have a Little Red Riding Hood fantasy.”
A sweet, entertaining Christmas treat
The final book in the It’s in His… series, I’m relatively new to this author, so while I’ve read a couple of the most recent books, I haven’t had a chance to go back and pick up all the earlier stories yet. I didn’t have any problem reading this as a standalone, though I would probably have had more investment in some of the secondary characters with more exposure to the series.
I have to admit, I was more team Kimberly here, though I certainly understood what was motivating Ross as well. I enjoyed the small town setting and sometimes tongue in cheek humor in this Christmas story that was not without a little heat as well. I did think the conflict here was a little forced; not communicating is a bit of peeve of mine, and if they just had just sat down and actually *gasp* talked to each other and *second gasp* listened to what the other person was saying, a lot of pain could have been avoided. That said, this is a quick and easy read, and if you’re willing to suspend a little disbelief and just enjoy this for the sweet, quick, Christmas story it is, I think you’ll find it entertaining.
A little humor, a little heat and a whole lot of sweet combines to make an entertaining Christmas treat. 4 stars
B2B Kelly
I really enjoyed this last book in the Red River series. It was sweet, well written, and very steamy in parts. Ms. Clydelle and Ms. Francine are up to their old tricks trying to be matchmakers. After a lot of work planning for upcoming Christmas and organizing gifts for foster children, we do get our HEA.
“I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from the publisher and am voluntarily reviewing it.”
The Red River Valley series wraps up with a Christmas romance. This one is a friends to lovers romance for Ross and Kimberly. Well, kind of. These two are a bit at odds over how to spend the town’s Christmas budget. At the same time, Ross is firmly in the friendzone and really wants to find a way out. Of course, it wouldn’t be a small town romance without some meddling townsfolk, and this time, it’s the town council. It’s in his Christmas Wish encompasses everything the Red River Valley series is and brings the series to a close with a heartwarming holiday romance with all the feels. It’s sweet, it’s emotional, and if this book doesn’t have you ready to decorate the Christmas tree and string the lights, nothing will.
I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from the publisher and am voluntarily reviewing it. This is the last book in the Red River series and I am very sad to see it end but also can’t wait for the next series by this author. I don’t know how she does it but she can create very unique situations for the characters. This book focuses on Kimberly and Ross. Ross is a long time resident of Red River that owns the automotive shop and a small lodge. Kimberly recently moved to Red River to become a partner in Angelique Barbetta’s law firm.
Kimberly sets off on a mission to get the Red River community to help give a Christmas to foster children instead of decorating the town. Ross has been delegated to stop this Grinch in her tracks. This plot gets thrown for a loop when Ross and Kimberly are forced to work together to decorate the town and get gifts for the children with little to no budget.
Of course, we have to throw in a ton of sexual tension that Kimberly has been running from. Ross is committed to celebrating Christmas to the fullest due to an unfortunate family tragedy that ripped his family apart. Kimberly is the product of foster care and wants to make sure the foster children in the area can get the Christmas they deserve.
This is a heart-warming story that will make readers fall in love with Red River all over again. If you have read previous books in the series, you will get a few updates on some of the beloved characters that you have gotten to know.
I am reading this series from the beginning and have not been disappointed.
I loved this book. It was a great story and it is sad that it is the last book in the Red River Valley Series. This book as well as the others can be read as a standalone. Ross and Kimberly were such a great couple. They were so good together. The chemistry between them was so good. This was just a great ending to just a great series.
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This is the last book in the Red River Valley series and it centers around Lawyer Kimberly Perez and Ross Armstrong. Kimberly had a rough childhood and was bounced around the foster care system and now works as a lawyer doing mostly pro bono work for children. When she hears that the town is going to spend money on new Christmas decorations, she asks the town counsel to use the money to buy presents for needy children instead. Ross lost is sister Noelle when she was 12 and he was 16. Her dying wish was that his family celebrate Christmas in her memory. Since his parents are too caught up in their own grief, it has been up to Ross to fulfill her dying wish. Of course, the meddling matchmakers heading the town council have Ross and Kimberly work together to bring Christmas to the community and the children. While the premise of the book is a bit contrived, it is an enjoyable read. If you like the Hallmark Channel Christmas movies, you will enjoy this book.
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Fitting Conclusion. In this swan song for the Red River Valley series, there are no swans. But there is a little girl named Noelle who has a Christmas wish, and our final couple in town gets thrown together to try to grant it… Along the way, we get the same elements this series has come to be known for – zany antics from old busybodies, solid small town atmosphere, a hot sex scene or two, and solid, heartwarming romance. This *can* be an entry point into the series – if you don’t mind minor spoilers about previous books, any book in this series is fine for that – but go all the way back to Book 1 and start from there. A truly excellent book, and I can’t wait to see where Alexander takes us next. Very much recommended.
A celebration of what was, becomes a jumping off point for what could be. Alexander grabs your heart at the start and refuses to let go. It’s in His Christmas Wish, pits a modern day Scrooge against a yummy adversary. Kimberly and Ross hold the fate of their small town in their hands. Can they stop fighting long enough to let the magic of the season heal their broken hearts? Heartache and humor are the backdrop for hope. The perfect goodbye to an unforgettable series. Long live, Red River Valley!
There is a Grinch in Red River Valley!
Kimberly Perez moved to Red River to team up with her best friend in a law firm. Kimberly, worked mostly Pro Bono and has made it her goal to help others. She had a tough childhood that has left scars, but also; a need to help children and abused women. Kimberly is at the town council meeting hoping to convince the council members that funds would be put to better use rather than on Christmas decor.
Ross Armstrong hears through the grapevine that someone is trying to steal Christmas, and no way is he going to let that happen! He is going to honor this holiday in memory of his sister. He calls in reinforcements and sides are chosen.
When Chairperson Clydelle decides that Kimberly and Ross are to work together to decorate the town for Christmas. Two opposing sides, what could go wrong?
First on the list is getting a tree, the Wishing Tree, where children will hang their wish for what they want for Christmas. As Kimberly and Ross begin to get close by working together, and the town starts to look more like Christmas, they are summed to the park where a riot has broken out between opposing sides of those who wanted a traditional Christmas as a religious holiday, and those who preferred to add in Santa and elves. When the townspeople are properly shamed, and with some coercion, they might still be able to get the town ready for Christmas.
When a surprise isn’t received as hoped, and trust is crushed as a result, it might be the final straw!
I laughed out loud about the dog, Comet, wearing Christmas antlers, and how two elderly women could wield a gavel, cane, or mega purse got people to do their bidding out of fear of having one of the said items used on them. One child’s wish brought tears to my eyes, not only was the wish healing for others, but it was the perfect ending!
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I truly enjoyed reading it!
It’s a feel-good, funny, sexy & moving Christmas romance.
Red River’s decoration committee is
meeting to plan the town’s Christmas
decorations. Kimberly, has plans
for part of that budget. Ross, also
joins the meeting. He was told it was
important he attend. Kimberly & Ross,
have be attracted to each other since
they met, but the meeting will probably
put a wrench into any possible future.
Kimberly Ross’s story, will pull
at your heartstrings.
I loved everything about this Must Read Story!!
Holiday are different for everyone, for some they are joyous, for other they can’t wait for the days to past. Kimberly the holiday are nothing by a waist of money, for Ross they are a way to honor his sister. When Kimberly and Ross collide at during a meeting, the chairperson forces them to work together. Even though both are struggling with their past, while they are faced to work together they begin to heal and see the other side
This is a beautiful story that will tug at your heart and was enjoyable to read.
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Loved the book, the story was well written and the characters were intriguing. Once I started I could not get enough, from the start till the end I was engrossed I was even on the edge of my seat with twists and turns, lust and passion, strength. The short story of eroticism of sensation. Do yourself a favor and buy the book you want be disappointed.
Thank you for allowing me to review your book.
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