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Home for Christmas
A Hero's Welcome #4
A Hero's Welcome #4
By: Annie Rains
Releasing
November 8, 2016
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BOOK SUMMARY
The bestselling Hero’s
Welcomes series continues with a juicy Christmas romance set in Seaside, North
Carolina, where a bustling military base keeps this small town stocked with
dedicated, lovable heroes.
Three-hundred-and-sixty-four
days a year, Allison Carmichael doesn’t mind being single. It sure beats dating
another loser, and it keeps her heart safe. Then there’s that
three-hundred-and-sixty-fifth day: Christmas Eve, the traditional time her
entire family gathers together—and gangs up on her, demanding to know when
she’s going to get married. This year, she swears, is going be different. And
that’s why, at a charity auction she’s throwing on-base, she buys herself a
man.
Sergeant Troy
Matthews insists that he’s not for sale. His time is, though, and he’s happy to
donate it. Happier still when he learns the identity of the winning bidder: the
redhead with the killer good looks and smart mouth who runs the veteran’s
center. Allison needs Troy’s help to fool her family into believing they’re an
item, and he’s all too happy to indulge her. But by the time Christmas Eve
rolls around, their little charade is working a little too well . . . because
Troy’s falling head over heels.
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EXCERPT
“So there’s one thing I now know
about you. You’re a good liar.” Allison folded her arms at her chest.
“Good, maybe. But I value honesty. Sometimes lying to someone is for
their own good, though. A little white lie never really hurt anyone. Here’s one
for you,” he leaned in closer and lowered his voice, “I have absolutely no
interest in dating you, either.”
Her cheeks flushed.
“And I don’t think you’re the most beautiful woman in this room, and the
thought of taking you out does not appeal to me whatsoever.” He shook his head.
“Nope, not one little bit.”
She smiled. “Now I know two things about you. You lie well and you’re a
smooth talker. So, do you agree to my proposal?”
Troy could just say yes, but he was enjoying engaging her in a
conversation. “You know, when I was kid, Christmas was always magical. I’d sit
with the toy catalog and create this huge, mile-long list of the things I
wanted. I never got so excited about a pencil and paper.”
“Did you get everything on the list?” she asked.
“Usually.”
“So your family had money?”
He nodded. His family practically owned the town he’d grown up in. He
didn’t know what it felt like to want for something until his cousin Dale had
died in 9-11, the deciding factor in him joining the military. “I figure the
more money raised for those kids, the better their Christmas will be.”
“That’s my goal. I want this to be the best Christmas Mercy’s kids have
ever had.”
“So, if I have to take you out . . .” He trailed off, smiling at her.
“We’re just going to talk. Have a meal or something together. No kissing,
no handholding.”
Troy held up his hands. “I’m an honorable guy. I don’t force myself on
women. Truth is, I usually have to fight them off.” He winked again.
“And you can’t act like that when you meet my mother.”
“Like what?” he asked.
“All flirty and charming. She’ll never believe that I’d fall for someone
like that.”
He tried not to take offense because no matter what she was saying, she
was attracted to him. He could see it in her dilated pupils and the way her
chest rose just slightly under her racing pulse. “No? What kind of guy exactly
would you fall for?”
Allison looked around the room. There was still a nice-sized crowd
laughing and mingling. Christmas music filled the merry air. “I wouldn’t fall
for any kind of guy right now. That’s why I’m pretending with you.”
CAT'S REVIEW
"Welcome Home For Christmas" by Annie Rains. Ms. Rains has once again written a delightful tale that is simply perfect for the holiday season. Allison and Troy, our main characters, both are not looking for the one or everlasting love. Allison is basically using Troy to avoid being harassed by her well meaning family. I really enjoyed these two together. Throughout, there is banter, laugh out loud situations, and the feeling of the Christmas spirit. I was chuckling and smiling and cheering all the way. Ms. Rains had created characters and stories that are well developed, flow smoothly and give the reader a sense of warmth and love. If you haven't had a chance to read other stories by this author, I would recommend not missing out on this and the other tales in this series (I don't think it's necessary to read the previous, although those characters do make appearances here.) (received copy for honest review)
★★★★
AUTHOR INFO
USA Today Bestselling Author, Annie Rains, is a
contemporary romance author who writes small town love stories set in fictional
towns on the coast of North Carolina. Raised in one of America’s largest
military communities, Annie often features heroes who fight for their
countries, while also fighting for a place to call home and a good woman to
love. When Annie isn’t writing, she’s spending time with her husband and 3
children, or reading a book by one of her favorite authors.
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