First Kiss at Christmas

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MCCLAIN, LEE TOBIN

FIRST KISS AT CHRISTMAS

At 25 years old, preschool teacher Kayla Harris is embarrassed to admit she's never been kissed. When Tony DiNunzio and his grieving nephew show up in her classroom, she can't help being drawn to both of them. If only her insecurities -- and his guilt over his sister's death -- would stop standing in their way.

As Christmas approaches, can these three come together to form a family...not just for the holidays, but forever?

My Review:

The kind of Christmas story that has you laughing and cheering and even wiping at a tear or two. 

McClain is fabulous at bringing all her characters to vibrant life -- not just the hero and heroine -- so it's easy to feel like you're a part of the town and all the Christmas preparations going on...with an ear to all the gossip besides. :-) 

This is the fifth book in the Off Season series, so there's plenty of familiar faces along with some new ones and I like the way the author has set things up for the next book...at least I think that's what she's done! (Though this can totally be read as a standalone too.)

Tony's story is heart breaking and the clumsy way he rallies around his orphaned nephew is both amusing and poignant. Luckily Kayla is around to help him out...though he doesn't think that in the beginning. He's wary and defensive and harbouring a world of heart and she's so perky and sweet and compassionate it grates on his every last nerve...and beguiles him as well. 

She's the naive never-been-kissed town sweetheart and he's the brooding ex-soldier carrying around more than a shoulder chip's worth of emotional baggage. Throw in the magic of Christmas, more than a few town busy bodies and a surprising suspense-y twist and you get one amazing holiday read.

Please note: While not a Christian Fiction selection, this is a clean read.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a paperback or ebook copy -- winner's choice.

If you would like a chance to win a copy of First Kiss at Christmas, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT AND DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday November 13 2021. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck