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Only Us: A Fool's Gold Holiday (Fool's Gold) Kindle Edition

by Susan Mallery (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 653 ratings
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Pet groomer Carina Fiore wants nothing more than to confess her feelings to the man she loves. She's drawn to veterinarian Cameron McKenzie's good looks, caring nature and especially his devotion to his young daughter. But he's also her boss and a good friend. Putting her heart on the line could cost Rina both her job and their friendship forever.

Since his divorce, Cameron hasn't been willing to trust his heart--or his daughter--with anyone else. For months he's pushed away all thoughts of taking Rina in his arms and kissing her, unwilling to risk their friendship for a single night of pleasure. But when a kiss under the mistletoe unlocks the simmering passion between them, Rina and Cameron may just find love for the holidays after all...
An ebook exclusive Fool's Gold series novella.
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There's a very interesting story behind ONLY US. On April 1, 2010, we celebrated April Fool's Gold Day on my Facebook page. At that time, none of the Fool's Gold books had been released yet, but my fans were happy to celebrate, anyway. (I love that about you!) I invited fans to create a character who would have a speaking role in a future Fool's Gold book. I honestly thought that I would give the character only a walk-on part, but the character they created - Cameron McKenzie, the new Fool's Gold veterinarian - turned out to be so intriguing that I had to write a book for him.

We started with nothing. Fans voted on the character's gender, age, occupation, back story, name... and they even gave Cameron an adorable daughter named Kaitlyn and a dog named Noah. Noah is a girl, by the way - yep, my fans came up with that, too!

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery has entertained millions of readers with her witty and emotional stories about women and the relationships that move them. Publisher's Weekly calls Susan's prose "luscious and provocative," and Booklist says, "Novels don't get much better than Mallery's expert blend of emotional nuance, humor and superb storytelling." While Susan appreciates the critical praise, she is most honored by the enthusiastic readers who write to tell her that her books made them laugh, made them cry, and made the world a happier place to live. Susan lives in Seattle with her husband and her tiny but intrepid toy poodle. She's there for the coffee, not the weather.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005Q0B4ZY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HQN Books (November 1, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 463 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 75 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 653 ratings

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Susan Mallery

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Susan Mallery is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of books about the relationships that define women's lives—romance, friendship, family. With compassion and humor, Susan keenly observes how people think and feel, in stories that take readers on an emotional journey. Sometimes heartbreaking, often funny, and always uplifting, Susan's books have spent more than 200 weeks on the USA Today bestsellers list, thanks to her ever growing legions of fans.

Critics, too, have heaped praise on "the new queen of romantic fiction." (Walmart) Booklist says, "Romance novels don't get much better than Mallery's expert blend of emotional nuance, humor, and superb storytelling," and RT Book Reviews puts her "in a class by herself!"

Although Susan majored in Accounting, she never worked as an accountant because she was published straight out of college with two books the same month. Sixteen prolific years and seventy-four books later, she hit the New York Times bestsellers list for the first time with Accidentally Yours in 2008. She made many appearances in the Top 10 before (finally) hitting #1 in 2015 with Thrill Me, the twentieth book in her popular series, the Fool's Gold romances, and the fourth of five books released that year.

Susan lives in Seattle with her husband, a ragdoll cat, and a small poodle with delusions of grandeur. Her heart for animals has led Susan to become an active supporter of the Seattle Humane Society. Animals play a big role in her books, as well, as she believes they're an integral component to a happy life. Visit Susan online at www.SusanMallery.com.

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pjeanie
5.0 out of 5 stars another good one
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2013
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Susan Mallery wrote another good short story. It got you involved with the characters. The plot was well written. I like that it came together smoothly, not like some novellas that start well then rush thru the end. Man meets woman, woman makes herself helpful to be noticed but gets taken for granted. Man trips over his stupidity, misses what is not there looking him the face. Little daughter has to save the day. Man grovels for love. See it has everything needed to make a good story.
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Gaby
4.0 out of 5 stars Oh My Books! Review
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2011
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I decided to read this one because a lot of people like Susan Mallery's books, so reading this novella I could get an example of her writing. Also because it was free on amazon, and because it got me when I read the protagonist are a veterinarian and a pet groomer.

Christmas is coming and all Carina "Rina" Fiore wants to do is confess her love to veterinarian Cameron McKenzie. She has been in love with him since the day they met, and she already loves his daughter. She's ready to became one of their family, except Cameron isn't so sure about it.

Being a novella, it was a very short and fast story, but I think it worked. If you have read the series (which I haven't), you are probably more familiar with the characters, but I must say the author did a good job explaining the situation and describing the characters quickly. The story was very sweet, and I loved that Cameron's daughter played a big part in it.

I liked that Rina was so brave and decided to pour her feelings, and even when Cameron was a little difficult, I liked the way he was portrayed, as a very sweet and protective man. Of course I wanted the story to be longer, I wanted more details!!

Overall, if you are looking for a short and sweet holiday clean romance, this one is for you. It's easy to love the characters, and it got me on the mood to read more of Susan Mallery's books.
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4everBOOKS
5.0 out of 5 stars Short and very sweet. I loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2011
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Rina is a pet groomer for Cameron, the veterinarian in Fool's Gold. Rina also cares for his daughter, Kaitlyn. She gets her ready for school and prepares dinner in the evenings. Somehow she eventually began staying for those dinners and over time she fell in love with Cameron. Rina is afraid to confess her feelings and Cameron is afraid to get involved. Feeling humiliated Rina decides to move her grooming business after Christmas. Cameron doesn't want her to go but he will not change his mind about getting involved. To keep Rina in their life, Cameron must do a lot of soul searching and make some hard confessions.

I enjoyed the humor between Rina and Kaitlyn. Rina was great with her and Kaitlyn was one smart little girl. I thought Cameron and Rina belonged together. I loved the chemistry they shared and the push and pull between the two. (Although the story lacked a great love scene.)

This is a novella so it's shorter than a regular Fool's Gold novel. Basically, it's short and very, very sweet. It was free treat.
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Island Reader
3.0 out of 5 stars Super Cute Short Story
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2012
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For the most part, I enjoyed this story. It was what I needed at that moment. Short, quick, cute and sweet. It was predictable, but I didn't care, as it just made it lighter/fluffier. My only issues were with the characters. Mainly Rina. That woman puts the drama in drama-queen!

Her actions whenever she was with the hero just had me scratching my head and thinking "huh?" I'm not entirely sure if that's the result of my not reading all of the other books in this super-long series or not though. Maybe there's more to these two characters story in one of the other ones. But yeah, either way I didn't like Rina at all. I also didn't like the immature kid. Cameron's daughter is 8 years old, but comes off as 3 or 4. I wish authors would just leave the kids out if they can't portray them properly. Or if the child is handicap then say so, then I won't think what a joke the whole thing is.

Overall, it was a solid short story. It was super cute, super sweet and squeaky clean. I probably would have enjoyed it more had I read the previous three books in the series, but I thought it could hold it's own as a stand-alone. I'm happy I read it though, it was able to pull me out of my reading funk thoroughly and I couldn't ask for more than that.
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Jorjie69
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Romance
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2013
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So far I think there are 17 books in the Fool's Gold Series, starting with Chasing perfect in 2010. I suggest going to Susan Mallery's website and printing a copy of the books in order. Fools Gold sounds like the perfect small town. It is like one huge loving family. These books center around one family and their friends. All are connected in some way. Sweet, funny and touching.
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LyinLyon
4.0 out of 5 stars Satisfying, mini romance
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2011
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This is a delighful, short story romance. What really kept this story from being your typical romance dribble (which is not to say that I don't love a sappy, predictible love story) is that the main female isn't just in love with the local vet, she's in love with his daughter and has essentially already assumed the role of mother and companion in their lives. I felt that the dialogue was believable and given that it's a short story so there aren't many pages in which to build a bond between reader and protagonists, I think the author does a good job of relating what it feels like when your love rejects you. And I think the heroine sticks up for herself without coming off as a bitter shrew, as is sometimes the case in romance stories.
If you are looking for a well-written, quick morsel of feel-good romance, then I highly recommend this story. Oh, and I'd rate this as PG-13 at most; it's more about the main man figuring out his true feelings and letting down his guard than it it is about heated passion. These two characters already care for each other and enjoy each other's company so this is a story about revealing and accepting existing love.
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Mhgolf
5.0 out of 5 stars Fool's Gold Holiday
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2012
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Very upset that you can only get this on Kindle, there are a lot of readers out there who do not own them yet! This is an excellent book & it is unfair that many of your readers will be deprived of it because they do not or will not own a Kindle or similar reading devices. I was only recently converted over myself!
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Ade
3.0 out of 5 stars Para pasar el rato
Reviewed in Spain on September 12, 2018
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Me declaro una fan de esta saga aunque sinceramente creo que es repetitiva y que siempre es más de lo mismo.
Las historias pequeñas de Fools Gold dejan buen sabor de boca porque son cortas y puedes seguir la pista a los personajes tan maravillosos de este pueblecito.
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Jasmin
5.0 out of 5 stars Liebe! Schmerz! Leidenschaft!
Reviewed in Germany on November 24, 2012
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So sind die Bücher von Susan Mallery aufgebaut. Ich finde jedes Werk von ihr sehr gelungen und freue mich schon auf ihr nächstes Buch, das 2013 erscheint!!
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Childbride37
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on August 19, 2014
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