Rating: 
Summary: Excellent Anthology!
Review: "Silent Night" is a truly superior anthology, containing four entertaining tales of romance at Christmas. The stories run from light romance to dark romantic suspense, and all four will keep you turning pages.First is Claire Cross' "A Berry Merry Christmas". This is a sweet tale of a North Pole elf named Holly Berry who just doesn't fit in, so she is sent on a special mission to fulfill an orphan's Christmas wish. Holly is hired as nanny for the orphaned Natalie, who wrote to Santa asking for a wife for her "Unca Drew" so she could have a mommy. Unbeknownst to Holly, she is the perfect woman for the job, and Natalie's Uncle Drew is starting to agree. This is a truly lovely, fanciful story that will have you believing in magic! Dee Holmes' "The Unexpected Gift" is by far the weakest story in this anthology, although it is still enjoyable. Sabrina McKay and her young son are having their first Christmas since Sabrina's divorce. Sabrina's son finds what he believes is a body in the front yard, but who turns out to be Sabrina's high school boyfriend, Zach Danforth. Spending time in each other's company rekindles the flame between Sabrina and Zach, and together they find the true meaning of Christmas. The problem with this story is that nothing really happens in it - there is no real conflict, no suspense, no nothing. It is, however, a sweet story about the true spirit of Christmas. Third is Susan Plunkett's "Christmas Promises", which is a really excellent story. FBI Agent Jake Rimsa reunites with his ex-fiancé, Marne York on their way to a shared Christmas celebration. Marne has changed dramatically from the rich, pampered girl Jake remembers into a fierce advocate of abused women. When Marne is suddenly enlisted to help find a missing child, their holiday plans are put on hold. As these two work together, it becomes painfully clear that Jack and Marne never stopped loving each other, but Marne is carrying around a painful secret that ended their engagement 4 years earlier and may destroy their chances for happiness now. Marne and Jake are very well developed and intriguing characters, and the plot of this short story is fresh and exciting and will keep you turning pages. Saving the best for last, we have J.D. Robb's "Midnight in Death" which is fantastic. We catch up with Lieutenant Eve Dallas of the NYPSD as her Christmas is interrupted by murder. Serial killer David Palmer, who Eve caught and locked away three years earlier has escaped, and is out for revenge against everyone who put him away, especially Eve. He has already killed the judge who sentenced him, and Eve goes into overdrive trying to catch this madman before he gets to the other people on his hit list. Eve's sexy billionaire husband Roarke is right by her side, helping with the case and keeping his `Darling Eve' safe. Eve and Roarke's romance is as hot and passionate as ever, and their scenes together will all but steam up your windows! Robb has created a fully developed story in less than 100 pages that is thrilling, original and full of heart-pounding passion. This is most definitely the best story in this anthology, and is worth the price of this book all by itself. "Midnight in Death" is a wonderful and worthy addition to the "In Death" series. Overall, I thought this anthology was great. It is full of the spirit of Christmas, although it can be enjoyed at any time of the year. Don't miss out on this one, it's fun, romantic, and well worth the read!
Rating:
Summary: Excellent Anthology!
Review: "Silent Night" is a truly superior anthology, containing four entertaining tales of romance at Christmas. The stories run from light romance to dark romantic suspense, and all four will keep you turning pages. First is Claire Cross' "A Berry Merry Christmas". This is a sweet tale of a North Pole elf named Holly Berry who just doesn't fit in, so she is sent on a special mission to fulfill an orphan's Christmas wish. Holly is hired as nanny for the orphaned Natalie, who wrote to Santa asking for a wife for her "Unca Drew" so she could have a mommy. Unbeknownst to Holly, she is the perfect woman for the job, and Natalie's Uncle Drew is starting to agree. This is a truly lovely, fanciful story that will have you believing in magic! Dee Holmes' "The Unexpected Gift" is by far the weakest story in this anthology, although it is still enjoyable. Sabrina McKay and her young son are having their first Christmas since Sabrina's divorce. Sabrina's son finds what he believes is a body in the front yard, but who turns out to be Sabrina's high school boyfriend, Zach Danforth. Spending time in each other's company rekindles the flame between Sabrina and Zach, and together they find the true meaning of Christmas. The problem with this story is that nothing really happens in it - there is no real conflict, no suspense, no nothing. It is, however, a sweet story about the true spirit of Christmas. Third is Susan Plunkett's "Christmas Promises", which is a really excellent story. FBI Agent Jake Rimsa reunites with his ex-fiancé, Marne York on their way to a shared Christmas celebration. Marne has changed dramatically from the rich, pampered girl Jake remembers into a fierce advocate of abused women. When Marne is suddenly enlisted to help find a missing child, their holiday plans are put on hold. As these two work together, it becomes painfully clear that Jack and Marne never stopped loving each other, but Marne is carrying around a painful secret that ended their engagement 4 years earlier and may destroy their chances for happiness now. Marne and Jake are very well developed and intriguing characters, and the plot of this short story is fresh and exciting and will keep you turning pages. Saving the best for last, we have J.D. Robb's "Midnight in Death" which is fantastic. We catch up with Lieutenant Eve Dallas of the NYPSD as her Christmas is interrupted by murder. Serial killer David Palmer, who Eve caught and locked away three years earlier has escaped, and is out for revenge against everyone who put him away, especially Eve. He has already killed the judge who sentenced him, and Eve goes into overdrive trying to catch this madman before he gets to the other people on his hit list. Eve's sexy billionaire husband Roarke is right by her side, helping with the case and keeping his 'Darling Eve' safe. Eve and Roarke's romance is as hot and passionate as ever, and their scenes together will all but steam up your windows! Robb has created a fully developed story in less than 100 pages that is thrilling, original and full of heart-pounding passion. This is most definitely the best story in this anthology, and is worth the price of this book all by itself. "Midnight in Death" is a wonderful and worthy addition to the "In Death" series. Overall, I thought this anthology was great. It is full of the spirit of Christmas, although it can be enjoyed at any time of the year. Don't miss out on this one, it's fun, romantic, and well worth the read!
Rating: 
Summary: A MUST READ IF.......
Review: ...IF you are choosing this book to continue the "____In Death" series, then only read that story. I enjoyed the small novel which tied up a few loose ends from the last book, plus gave another spell binding story line to enjoy. The other stories involved in this collection should be taken at face value and nothing more. If you have a sweet spot for love stories, with little or no mystery in the plot, then you will enjoy this book. I have to admit I got misty eyed on the first story, but I believe in Fairytales.
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Summary: Love following Eve & Roarke's adventures? GET THIS BOOK !
Review: Enjoy the deep, rich lives of Lt. Eve Dallas and Roarke. When last seen, Eve and Roarke were on the cusp of celebrating their first Christmas together. The spector of an escaped criminal casts a large shadow upon Eve. As expected, Roarke is not far behind the investigation . . . along with all of the other characters from the "Death" series. This book delivers. You'll find yourself wishing it wasn't a short story !
Rating:
Summary: Money well spent. Highly recommended!
Review: I bought this book mainly because of ROBB's "Midnight in Death" which is, by the way, excellent as usual. CLAIRE CROSS is perfect for getting into the Christmas mood with her heart-warming story about a very 'special' elf. In a departure from her usual time-travel romances, SUSAN PLUNKETT brings you an action-packed romantic thriller about a woman who has learned to be strong, & an ex-SEAL turned FBI who still loves her, and is unwilling to risk her life in a sting operation. Surprisingly well-fleshed out characters & a very moving story in the same class as Linda Howard & Sharon Sala. (I'll definitely buy her books if she chooses to write more in this sub-genre!) I didn't give this the full 5 stars bec. DEE HOLMES' tale of an old flame that never died was pretty wimpy/tepid. I mean, there's no mystery, no challenge, no humor, no suspense...In short, you know this is more of the "same old, same old" after the basic storyline.
Rating:
Summary: Money well spent. Highly recommended!
Review: I bought this book mainly because of ROBB's "Midnight in Death" which is, by the way, excellent as usual. CLAIRE CROSS is perfect for getting into the Christmas mood with her heart-warming story about a very 'special' elf. In a departure from her usual time-travel romances, SUSAN PLUNKETT brings you an action-packed romantic thriller about a woman who has learned to be strong, & an ex-SEAL turned FBI who still loves her, and is unwilling to risk her life in a sting operation. Surprisingly well-fleshed out characters & a very moving story in the same class as Linda Howard & Sharon Sala. (I'll definitely buy her books if she chooses to write more in this sub-genre!) I didn't give this the full 5 stars bec. DEE HOLMES' tale of an old flame that never died was pretty wimpy/tepid. I mean, there's no mystery, no challenge, no humor, no suspense...In short, you know this is more of the "same old, same old" after the basic storyline.
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Summary: 4 Great Stories!
Review: I read this book for Midnight in Death by J. D. Robb. That story was just as intense and suspenseful in a third of the pages. Eve doesn't even get Christmas off. The other three stories in this book were more of a Romantic nature but just as good. I thought all four authors did a remarkable job in very few pages. It kept your interest and before you knew it you were to the end. I enjoy these books it does give you a change to sample authors you may not have any other way!
Rating: 
Summary: Only Eve & Roarke's story is worth the while...
Review: I would've gladly paid the cover price of the book even if it only had the Midnight in Death story. JD Robb is excellent as usual, in sharp contrast with the other 3 stories, which are not worth much.
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Summary: I bought the book for the Midnight in Death, by JD Robb....
Review: In Silent Night we are treated to a quartet of four different stories, short enough to fit into one regular sized paperback. Anyone remember the ryhme, one of these is not like the others? Well, that would be Midnight in death by J.D. Robb. She does a fantastic job of keeping our interest and spicing up the holidays with death, murder, mystery and danger. Poor Eve Dallas and hubby, Roarke...they do not even get holidays off. A perfect wonderful 5 star read! The other three stories are sweet and romantic, and do not fit well with Robb's novela! Here is my take and rating of the other three: Christmas Promises: Marne carries an awful secret that destroyed her relationship with her handsome ex-fiancee. Now that they are united in finding a lost child, will the truth stand between them? Will Marne be able to trust Jake with her life? Four Star Read. The Unexpected Gift: Sabrina and her boy are facing a first time Xmas without her ex husband (and her son's father.) Now, in the short span of twenty four hours, she is faced with the reality of having her lost love back in her life again...and her ex husband wants to give their relationship one more try. As Sabrina battles her hormones and tries to find the answer, her son seems to have a mind of her own. Four star read. A Berry Merry Christmas: When Holly Berry is assigned on a secret mission to encourage a marriage between her new boss, Drew and a woman named Katherine.... things start to go haywire. First, there seems to be an intense attraction between Holly and Drew. Second, Holly has started to fall in love with Drew's orphaned niece. The icing on the cake? Well, Holly happens to be a nice friendly elf straight from the north pole. Its a season for miracles, but come on....a romance with an elf? This is a sweet journey for Holly and we see her start to learn more about herself...and others.. Four Star read. (Yes, I like make believe too!) Hope you like it!
Rating:
Summary: I bought the book for the Midnight in Death, by JD Robb....
Review: In Silent Night we are treated to a quartet of four different stories, short enough to fit into one regular sized paperback. Anyone remember the ryhme, one of these is not like the others? Well, that would be Midnight in death by J.D. Robb. She does a fantastic job of keeping our interest and spicing up the holidays with death, murder, mystery and danger. Poor Eve Dallas and hubby, Roarke...they do not even get holidays off. A perfect wonderful 5 star read! The other three stories are sweet and romantic, and do not fit well with Robb's novela! Here is my take and rating of the other three: Christmas Promises: Marne carries an awful secret that destroyed her relationship with her handsome ex-fiancee. Now that they are united in finding a lost child, will the truth stand between them? Will Marne be able to trust Jake with her life? Four Star Read. The Unexpected Gift: Sabrina and her boy are facing a first time Xmas without her ex husband (and her son's father.) Now, in the short span of twenty four hours, she is faced with the reality of having her lost love back in her life again...and her ex husband wants to give their relationship one more try. As Sabrina battles her hormones and tries to find the answer, her son seems to have a mind of her own. Four star read. A Berry Merry Christmas: When Holly Berry is assigned on a secret mission to encourage a marriage between her new boss, Drew and a woman named Katherine.... things start to go haywire. First, there seems to be an intense attraction between Holly and Drew. Second, Holly has started to fall in love with Drew's orphaned niece. The icing on the cake? Well, Holly happens to be a nice friendly elf straight from the north pole. Its a season for miracles, but come on....a romance with an elf? This is a sweet journey for Holly and we see her start to learn more about herself...and others.. Four Star read. (Yes, I like make believe too!) Hope you like it!
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