Billionaire celebrity chef Christopher Denton is back in his hometown, hoping to win a local baking contest and gain some much-needed publicity before launching his new show. The only possible glitch in the plan is knowing Mara Lancaster, the girl who broke his heart back in high school, is his competition. Though his pulse is racing in that old familiar way, he plays it cool, not wanting Mara to … to know how much seeing her has affected him. Maybe if he acts like he doesn’t care, his traitorous heart will listen. But as the competition heats up, so do his thoughts about her. Mara’s even more gorgeous now and he’s finding it difficult to keep his eyes—and his hands—off her.
Mara has to win the Christmas gingerbread house competition. This isn’t a game to her: it’s her entire future, because she needs the prize money to start her own bakery. Nothing will get in the way of that dream. Certainly not an egotistical, bad boy billionaire chef, even if he makes her blood sizzle and her mind turn to cookie batter—just like he did when they were teenagers. She can’t deny their attraction, though, and the more time they spend together, the more Mara sees the boy she loved before accidentally breaking his heart. And she likes what she sees. Chris is kind and really a bit of a softy, despite his hard exterior.
But just when Mara thinks things between her and Chris might end sweetly, her ex shows up on the scene and leaves Mara wondering if it will all crumble—just like a gingerbread house…
This novel contains sexual content and profanity.
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He’s look’n to make a Splash to promote His UpComing T.V. Show,
Sooo, He’s Head’n BACK HOME for a Li’l Cook’n Competition!
Which is gonna take Him BACK into orbit…
of His High School HeartBreaker Ex,
Who’s also trying to WIN the Competition!
She’s IN it to WIN IT too,
Sooo She can START a Her Own Bakery!
Although, the CLOSE proximity is sure mak’n them ReThink the PAST…
Is it gonna be “The Billionaire’s Second Chance Christmas,”
or will SomeOne else come between them Again!
I was granted, via B00|{$P®0UT, an ARC of Leslie North’s “The Billionaire’s Second Chance Christmas (Christmas with the Denton Billionaires Book 3).” I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
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4: I like IT a lot. Great, Solid Story w/ few if any inconsistencies or errors. This is a HIGH Rating, & I rarely give OUT a Higher Rating.
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He needs to win the competition to get much needed publicity but he is shocked to see who is his competition. It was his old flame who broke his heart many years ago. Each find it hard being near each other again. Will it become steamy between them? What if an ex appears? Can they have a second chance of live? See if they will
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Chris Denton is a celebrity chef. He is back in his hometown of Glenford to do the annual gingerbread contest. He is up against his heartbreak and first love Mara Lancaster. He thought it would be a challenge to be around her. Senior year year in high school he caught Mara kissing a guy named Dan. He broke up with Mara and moved to New York. Mara while in high school was at a dance and Dan kissed her and Chris saw it. Chris never gave her a chance to tell him what exactly happened. Ten years later she is up against him in the annual gingerbread contest. She was mad to see him but still couldn’t keep her eyes off of him. The longing they both denied but it was still there. Mara tried to act like she vaguely remembered him. She tried pushing him away but the feelings are still there. During the competition Chris and Mara was going back and forth with insults. The network loves it. It makes for great tv. During the bickering the stove in Chris’ kitchen caught fire meaning they had to share her kitchen. Old feelings for each other resurface and both stop denying. During the press conference a man approached Mara. All the jealousy from ten years shows back up and Chris is fuming. I like this book. I didn’t think they would make it. Old wounds that haven’t healed and they didn’t talk to each other. I was routing for them. They both have to overcome what happened and be honest with their feelings. I was hoping they would be adults now and talk about happened in the past. Amazing
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Chris is now a famous chef. He goes back to his hometown for a holiday gingerbread contest. There he finds his competition is none other than his high school sweetheart, Mara. We now that he found her kissing Dan at the dance, but he never let Mara explain and left. They both still feel the attraction and pull and they give in. But they both still have trust issues and both keep secrets from the other. Sweet ending.
Loved the book it was great, the story was well written and the characters are interesting. Chris is a chef and he has come home for a BAKING competition. Mara is at the baking competition she sees Chris the is love, joy, happiness and steamy.
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This book was gripping, well written & the chemistry between the characters, Christopher & Mara, sizzled throughout this wonderful read.
Well done Leslie. I look forward to more!
There is more than just Gingerbread houses heating up the kitchen
The Billionaire’s Second Chance Christmas is the third book in the Christmas with the Denton Billionaires series. This is the story of the the Denton cousin, Christopher Denton, and his former girlfriend Mara Lancaster. Chris and Mara had been high school sweethearts in Glenford, NY, but she left him heartbroken. Now he is back in his hometown for a baking competition and his rival is non other than his former love. Both have their own reasons for wanting to win and get the prize money. These two heat up more than just the ovens at the competition as their hearts start getting in the way even as they try to fight the attraction they still have for each other. The issue is only one can win the competition and get the money they both need. Who will it be and what will happen when the contest is over? Will their hearts be smoking at the end or will they be putting out each others fire?
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This book pulled me in and kept me entranced till the end. The feelings of love, hate, and pain coming out in waves making you want to cry while you read. This was such a beautiful book! I loved the characters wholesomeness!
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Mara is entered in a local baking contest to win so she can open her own bakery. Chris Denton a celebrity chef entered for some publicity for his new show he is about to do. Mara and Chris have a history romantically they used to date when they were younger. Sparks reignite when they start bantering back and forth. Soon they can’t keep their hands off each other. Chris doesn’t need or want the prize money he just needs the publicity the win will get him. What will happen to their relationship once the winner is announced? Can they survive the competition?
This is an amazing story that will draw you in from the first chapter on. The chemistry between them is blazing hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
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Chris and Mara have history, they dated in high school until he caught her in a kiss with Dan. Now, 10 years later, they are together again but this time it is a gingerbread house baking contest for a TV special. Can they rekindle their love from high school or will Dan come between the again? Will pride and ambition pull them apart? Will they walk away from each other again for good?
This is the 3rd book in the Denton trilogy. Each is a stand alone read.
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An exciting second chance romance and book three in the Christmas with the Denton Billionaires series! The story line is well written, well developed, engaging, consistent, witty, funny, and emotionally deep. The characters are likeable; the chemistry is undeniable and off the charts. Definitely recommended!
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Ten years have past, hearts have been broken but have never really mended. And the one who got away is back in your life and boy will sparks fly.
This second chance story has Chris, a celebrity chef, is hurt and feeling betrayed, is going up against Mara in a gingerbread contest back in their hometown.
Mara, nursing her heart after a ten year misunderstanding, is determined to deflect Chris charm to focus on winning.
Snarky comments, barbs flying and deep longing looks rekindles the fiery passion of the past and brings it the present.
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Holiday baking with a touch of spice:
This was a very short, simple read and whilst the premise of the story was good, it unfortunately didn’t grab me. I didn’t really warm up to either of the characters and found their behaviour immature. The book lacked any form of wooing or romance but was rather just insta lust and then bickering and fighting. Chris was arrogant and rude and there was a lot of animosity and snark between these two. Personally I would have preferred more of a feel good or sizzling romance for a holiday story.
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The book is well written and quick to read. I enjoyed reading it.
A story about trust, or better said the lack of trust. Chris is always ready to think the worst about Mara. Jealousy makes trust nearly impossible. However, love is there and helps to resolve all of the misunderstandings.
Mara’s dream is opening a bakery, but she has not enough money to do it. That’s the reason why she participates in the cooking competition.
Chris has a dream also and that is to have a globe-trotting show.
A story about how a relationship can be broken due to a lack of trust. When you love somebody, you must trust that person unless you have been given proof of unfaithful behaviour. It is very important to talk to each other and tell what is inside your heart. Without trust, there is nothing at all, not even love.
I like both characters. Mara is sweet and hard worker, and Chris is very kind and helpful.
3.5 stars
Ok , I originally thought that book three was going to be about the father of Josh and Mitch Denton as he was also single, but to my surprise it is a about a cousin. This is about Chef Christopher Denton and Mara, who are competing against each other one for publicity and the other for the prize money. These two have a past where one ended up with a broken heart. Although both are focused on the contest- the banter between them is hilarious. The attraction and spark is still there, but now that they may be able to explore it, Maras ex decides to show up to put a stop to it. Can Christopher and Mara continue with this or will the contest be everything they have? This was a sweet read for a holiday romance.
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This is a great story but I prefer the others in this series. I wasn’t too keen on either Mara or Chris at the start but they did grow on me. Its definately a book that I would recommend reading still.
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Christopher is going to his home town to do a baking contest for publicity for his new show. When he meets his competition, to his surprise it’s his old high school crush Mara. She needs to win so she can start her own bakery. The more they’re together the more the sparks fly. I really enjoyed this book.
No spoilers in this review just the advice to don’t miss this book! Leslie North does a great job writing her stories. The story line flows smoothly and captivates the reader. The characters are fantastic to say the least and you’ll feel like you’re part of their lives when you finish the story. You won’t regret adding this book to your reading list.
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Really enjoyed this sexy, fun and action packed romantic holiday journey filled with exciting charters, witty banter, emotional twists and undeniable passion… was a great read from beginning to end. Thrilling adventure!