Robin Cove has had enough of her boss, is over her boyfriend, and makes a split-second decision to leave it all behind. Too bad she didn’t check the weather forecast before she left. Stranded on the side of the road when her old car breaks down, Robin fears her impulsive action will be the death of her as her body temperature steadily lowers to dangerous levels.Matt Landry is slowly making his … making his way home in the storm when he finds an unconscious woman on the side of the road and rushes her home to his father Chris to save her.
When Robin wakes up, she finds herself in the kind of home that she has always dreamed of having, except for the handsome man with the surly attitude. As much as Robin wants to stay, she knows she’ll never win him over and needs to find the right future for herself.
Will Robin’s future bring her back to Chris and his kids, or will Chris lose the chance to have the love of a woman who will never leave him and the family he has always wanted?
The Heart of the Family Series:
Mistletoe & Cocoa Kisses: Robin & Chris
Roses & Champagne Kisses: Finley & Roan (June 2018)
Orchids & Hurricane Kisses: Amy & Rye (Aug 2018)
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Enjoyed meeting the family and watching them become closer. Giving all 4 what they needed a warm living family
It’s hard for Robin to imagine that her bad day could get any worse, but it does! She quits her job as a chef (a job that she loved) because her boss won’t leave her alone, and she then catches her fiancee in bed with her best friend! So Robin decides to leave NYC and move back home to Ohio and that’s when her day gets worse or does it? While driving through Pennsylvania, her car breaks down in a snow storm, and while trying to get a blanket out of her back seat, she inadvertently hits her head twice and locks herself out of the car! Nearly frozen, she is rescued by a teenage boy named Matt who takes her home with him. Chris, who is Matt’s dad, has the worst luck with woman! After 2 failed marriages and a crazy ex girlfriend, he’s decides he’s done with woman! That is until his son Matt brings home a nearly frozen Robin! Robin, not only has an immediate connection with Chris, but also with his son Matt and his daughter Geri! Everything about their family feels right to her, and they feel the same way! Unfortunately both Robin and Chris can’t get over their past relationships! What a great read to see how they come to their HEA!
Mistletoe & Cocoa Kisses (Heart of the Family #1) was a good read by Stacy Eaton. Robin Cove had enough of her boss and finds her boyfriend in a compromising position. She decides on a whim to leave it all behind. She finds herself stranded on the side of the road in the middle of a storm. Matt Landry is on his way home in the storm and finds a woman unconscious. He rushes home to his father, Chris, to save her. She wakes up in a home that she’s always dreamed of. Robin wants to stay with him and his children but knows she’ll never win him over. I really enjoyed reading this book and can’t wait to read more by the author.
This amazing Christmas book is what everyone need to read this time of the year.
This insta-love story starts with a snow storm and almost dead in the freezing cold weather.
Robin decides to change her life and after packing everything she owns in her old car, leaves her home and the city with the worst experiences of her life.
What she didn’t expect in her quick escape is a snow storm and a broken car on a deserted road.
Matt has prepared for a quite snowy and stormy days, but not for his son to bring an unconscious, half-frozen woman home.
What he also didn’t expect is his reaction to her.
This is a wonderful story about finding love where you expect it the least. Or better yet, love finding you even when you are not looking for it.
I love this book and this beautiful cover
too short but sweet and a bit spicy
Overall 4 out of 5 stars
Performance 4 out of 5 stars
Story 3 out of 5 stars
Sweet. Tender. Endearing. Single father with two children and the opportunity to instill in them the value of honor, respect, family, the right thing, love and unfortunately lose. Robin has been dealt a raw deal by more than one person in her life. On her road to the old familiar. She finds a chance at something new, different and life altering.
I loved getting to meet Robin, Matt, Chris and a little ray of sunshine. These few days of closeness brings about a huge change in the small family that finds a answer to the question none of them were asking.
I enjoyed Lisa Beacom voice. I loved her pitches, tone change, inflection and just all around. I found home with her voice and this story.
Wonderful Story & Narration A Heartfelt Delight!
Mistletoe & Cocoa Kisses Heart of the Family Series, Book 1
By: Stacy Eaton
Narrated by: Lisa Beacom
This book is an enjoyable delight, the story is sweet and contains a whole lot of heart. Stacy Eaton is a gifted author, she grabs your attention right from the start and captivates straight to the end. Her descriptive details bring you right along side the characters, giving you an upfront and personal view of what the characters are seeing, thinking and feeling. The characters and storylines are realistic, easy to relate to and connect with. Robin Cove, left her job, her cheating ex and with no game plan just left it all behind. When her car breaks down during a storm she realized she should have stayed on the highway, the rural roads in Pennsylvania are less traveled and there is little chance she will be found. Thankfully a young man was on his way home when he spotted her, she was unconscious and frozen. He brings her home and his father helps get her warm. Chris Landry is a single dad to a 16 year old son, Matt and a 5 year old daughter, Geri, both kids are awesome, Matt is a hero for rescuing Robin and Geri is just adorable, converses like the little adult she thinks she is. Chris has not had the best of luck when it came to women in his life, so when he feels instantly attracted to Robin he is very cautious, plus he has the kids to think about. Robin fits in easily with Chris and his family but she has decisions to make, what she wants to do with her life. I loved how everything plays out in this book, it is beautifully plotted, there is drama, a touch of angst from a wacky ex, some charming and heartfelt moments all leading to a wonderful romance and a HEA. Stacy Eaton, thank you for another amazing story, it is great to see another side of your creative mind.
I listened to the Audible edition, Lisa Beacom is talented narrator and versatile voice artist. She brings these characters to life, giving each their own unique voice and personality. She was awesome at covering both male and female roles, her children’s voice was awesome too. You could hear how much heart she put into her work as she captures the characters emotions and projects them into her performance. She is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for this great listen
What an absolutely fabulous story this was and I thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end. Robyn was on her way to start a new life when her car broke down and she was stuck in the snow. Luckily for her a motorist picked her up as she was losing consciousness and took her home. This was Matt, the son of Chris and brother to little Geri. What a wonderful family this was and the dad was totally hot stuff. Fantastic story.
It wasn’t hard to love Chris, Robin, Matt and Geri. They are all wonderful individuals with great personalities.
Chris and Robin have had their share of heartbreak and have decided to guard their hearts. A series of terrible events and a crazy snow storm bring the two together. Quickly the ice begins to melt as love and compassion warm their hearts and shows them just what a family together would be like.
Matt and Geri are adorable and I loved the bond that forms between them and Robin.
The ending was perfect. It had me smiling and shedding a few happy tears.
Robin is starting her life over. She has no real plans except to leave New York. She did not expect even the weather to be against her and is stranded in a snow storm. Matt has made his share of relationship mistakes and does not want to make another. There is something different and very spectacular about Robin and he asks her to stay for the duration of the storm, or until she figures out what her plans are. Snow storm, adorable children, and a crazy ex made this a wonderful read.
This audiobook was a delightful, touching story about two individuals that meet by chance, never knowing that that meeting would change their lives forever.
Robin Cove thought things were going bad in her life ( no job, a cheating boyfriend, and no home) but when she finds herself not only stranded in a storm but also locked out of her car, she knew she had hit rock bottom. Thankfully she is rescued by a teenager on his way home.
Matt Landry and his children have been hurt by women leaving them behind, and though he’s attracted to the woman his son rescues and brings home, he sends her away. He can’t put his kids through that scenario again.
But fate interferes. Will they get a second chance in life, love and happiness? Or will fear keep them apart?
This story was at times heartbreaking but also heartwarming. Another example of the talent of this author. Can’t wait to listen and/or read book 2 in this series.
Mistletoe & Cocoa Kisses
Heart of the Family Series, Book 1
By: Stacy Eaton
Narrated by: Lisa Beacom
I love that holiday feel, a second chance at life and single dads! This one has a little of everything giving me that warm feeling. Chris Landry is a single father, and doesn’t have the best luck with women. But when his son Matt brings Robyn in from the cold, things are about to change. Robyn is driving with her life in her car. Losing her job and her boyfriend all in the same day she is ready to find a new life. Now in a snowbank, locked out of her car, things are not looking good. But then she wakes up in a new house, with a dad an 2 kids, and this reminds her of what life should be. And now we get our new beginnings. The kids, Matt and Geri add a special layer of family, reminding us all the joys complexities of parenthood and we even have a crazy ex to add to the fun! It’s a heartwarming and entertaining story that will leave you happy.
Lisa Beacom gives a warm and fuzzy performance. I enjoy Lisa’s voices, each one special to the characters. She can move from adult to child in an instant and never miss a beat. Her portrayal adds to the story with emotions and passion making this a very enjoyable listen!
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Stacy Eaton has never written a bad book that I’ve read but this one was so sweet, loving, great, wonderful and can I go on? It had me from the first page where I wanted to know what was going to happen to the very end. And I will be honest and say I cried several times but they were happy tears. I am recommending this to all my romantic loving friends.
It’s a novella about Robin Cove who quit her job and boyfriend heading to Ohio when she gets stuck in a snow storm. She just about freezes to death and is unconscious when she is picked up by a teenager who brings her home. At the house, Chris Landry the father, warms her up and takes care of her during the night. He invites her to stay when the storm is going to be several days and there is no way to get her car out and fixed or leave the house. Robin and Chris have sparks that fly but they try to calm them down when Chris’s two kids are around the house. But even they notice something special between the two of them. Chris also has issues from the past with an ex-girlfriend. So can he solve them and can Robin find herself after leaving New York City? I’m not saying another word because you have to read the book, it’s so good!!! Just have a few tissues in case you are a romantic like me. The only question I have is, Where do I find a man like Chris??
This is the first book in the series. I’m already hooked because I loved the characters. One of my favorite parts of this book is the relationship between Robin, Geri, and Matt. I loved watching her with the kids especially Geri. It really warmed my heart. Robin’s life is turned completely upside down and she has a run of bad luck, but getting stuck at Chris’s during a snow storm may be the change in tide for her. I loved the holiday feel to the book and I just lived the title of the book. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
Another wonderful book by Stacy Eaton. While this is not part of the Celebration series since it is not based in Celebration, it is located not to far away in PA. This is one of those stories I would see on a Hallmark movie channel as a movie…. Really touched my heart with a little bit of sizzle.