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Review of Santa to the Rescue by Adele Downs

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SANTA TO THE RESCUE by Adele Downs

A sweet firefighter contemporary romance novella

New Release! From Entangled Publishing

 

Summary:

 

Firefighter Jamey Tucker knows three things in life to be true: An honorable man doesn’t go back on his word, never hurts a woman, and lasting love isn’t a myth. But with his recent move to a new job at the Appleton Fire station, the long hours don’t offer hope of finding the love he’s looking for.

When Jamey meets beautiful pediatric nurse Heather Longhurst after hearing her sing Santa Baby in a supermarket aisle, he offers her a promise he discovers he can’t keep. Heather has been betrayed by men in the past, making it hard for Jamey to gain her trust. Determined to find a way to win her heart, Jamey uses firefighter engine-uity and Heather’s favorite song to prove he’s got Christmas spirit she can believe in all year.

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Excerpt:

She laughed out loud this time, and the sound of her voice rang through the air, pure and clear. He could listen to that voice for hours. “These are for my kids at the hospital. I’m an R.N. at County. We’re decorating the pediatric ward. And spoiling the children too, a bit. I’m baking cookies for our holiday party on Saturday.”

She held out her hand for a handshake. “I’m Heather Longhurst.”

Jamey introduced himself and took her hand. He told her what he did and where he worked. Her skin felt soft against his palm, though her grasp conveyed confidence and strength.

He cocked his chin. “What kind of cookies?”

“Chocolate chip, of course. Is there any other kind?”

Jamey shook his head. He could almost taste melted dark chocolate and smell the aromas of fresh baked flour, eggs and sugar filling her kitchen. His mouth watered. He hoped she couldn’t hear his stomach rumble. He hadn’t eaten in over fourteen hours. “No ma’am.”

Heather returned a lopsided grin. “You’re not from around here, are you?”

“Southern Indiana, born and raised.”

She moved out of the way of an elderly couple trying to pass with their half-filled shopping cart. Jamey moved too and they strolled together toward the exit. “I’ll make a plate of cookies for you, if you stop by the hospital to pick it up.” She said.

Jamey smiled at her, his heart lifting at the turnaround in his day. “That’s the best offer I’ve had since I moved to Appleton.”

“You’re new in town?”

“Been here almost three months.”

“Glad to meet you, Jamey Tucker. See you about one o’clock?”

“I’ll be there. Count on it.”

“I will.” She smiled back and their gazes locked. His mood soared with the realization she was flirting with him. The day had definitely taken a turn for the better.

Review:

Oh how I love a sweet romance.  One that is not filled with graphic sex scene after sex scene.  Yes, I do read those books but Harlie needs a break from them from time to time and reading Ms. Downs Entangled debut fit the bill and more.  And of course, I can’t get Santa Baby out of my head now.  Well done, Adele!  Your work here is done.

Of course, I would be remiss to say that while this is a Christmas story, there is more going on than the usual holiday fare.  What Ms. Downs has managed to do is write two characters that I instantly feel in love with.

Jamey is a good guy and when he falls for Heather in the grocery store (trust me, the scene is hilarious), you knew that he would do anything for her.  Problem was that Heather has that certain male magnet that screams…please date me because you are an idiot.  Wow, she has dated some winners.  Heather is a bit skeptical when she invites Jamey to the hospital and he ends having to cancel due to work.

Heather had some issues to work out regarding men and Jamey just had to make his 3 month probationary period with the fire station unscathed.  Being low man can suck but it actually turned into a blessing in disguise.  Plus, he really didn’t want to hurt Heather by cancelling.  His idea for…. Oh wait…can’t tell you…you have to read it…  😉

One of the best things about Santa to the Rescue is that it was straight forward.  We don’t have to worry about a “villain” trying to keep Jamey and Heather apart.  Nor do we have a bunch of secondary plots to weed through or unnecessary secondary characters that you want to slap.  This is one of the reasons why the Flirt line is becoming a favorite of mine.  Its straightforward romance that is sweet and humorous.

Ms. Downs captured all of this in her debut Santa to the Rescue.  I loved it and so will you.  🙂

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About Adele Downs:adele downs

Adele Downs writes contemporary romance inside the office of her rural Pennsylvania home. She is a former journalist, published in newspapers and magazines inside the USA, UK, and Caribbean.

 

Adele is an active member of Romance Writers of America and her local RWA chapter where she serves as past-president. She has written several articles for RWR magazine (Romance Writers Report), the trade journal of Romance Writers of America, and has presented workshops for writers. When she isn’t working on her current project, she can be found riding in her convertible or reading a book on the nearest beach.

 

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