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CAN'T MISS CHRISTMAS: A NOVELLA (Mirror Lake) Kindle Edition

by Miranda Liasson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 324 ratings
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(A standalone Mirror Lake Christmas novella)

Here comes a charming standalone Christmas novella by Amazon bestselling author Miranda Liasson. Fans of both Mirror Lake series will recognize familiar elements and people along the way.

It’s two days before Christmas and bestselling children’s author Grace Alberts needs to fulfill a promise—to make it to a book signing for the kids at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the place that did so much for her during a very rough time. But the weather’s getting awful and all flights are cancelled out of Boston, where she’s wrapping up her book tour. Then in walks her annoying but extremely sexy ex-husband, who (as usual) thinks he’s got all the answers.

Graham Walker just stopped by to get a book signed for Grace’s biggest fan, his niece, and wish Grace a Merry Christmas—why not? But he soon finds himself troubleshooting her dilemma. He’s got a Range Rover that can plow through a hundred-year Nor’easter. He’s even headed home to Philly. Trouble is, Grace's and his past is a disaster, something he has no intention of reliving while driving through a winter storm, no matter how much he once loved her. And maybe still does.

Bad weather has a way of bringing out the best and the worst in people, and when a run in with some deer antlers leads them to a forced stop in Mirror Lake, Connecticut, anything can happen, naughty or nice. Maybe a bit of enforced alone time and some Christmas magic can be just what it takes for them to face their past—and each other—once and for all.

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Grace and Graham's story is one that tugged at all my heartstrings and filled me with joy and hope.--Bette H., Goodreads

Full of heart. Touching. A wonderful story about finding your way back together.--Brandy, Goodreads

This story is full of hope, love and second chances. I highly recommend this book for a sweet holiday read.--Kathy O., Koala Reading Den

This is a story about hope, letting go of past hurts and opening the heart to new beginnings and second chances.--Yvonne, Goodreads

Will make your heart happy. -Misty, Goodreads

The storyline and writing were engaging, heart-squeezing, and realistic while also well-balanced and entertaining. I adored this stubborn and complicated couple and was rooting for them from page one. This was my first experience with the Mirror Lake series although I would love to make to return visit as soon as possible. -DJ Sakata, Books and Bindings

About the Author

Miranda Liasson loves to write stories about everyday people who find love despitethemselves, because there's nothing like a great love story. And if there are afew laughs along the way, even better! She's a Romance Writers of AmericaGolden Heart winner and an Amazon bestselling author whose heartwarming andhumorous small-town romances have won accolades such as the Gayle Wilson Awardof Excellence and have been Harlequin Junkie and Night Owl Reviews Top Picks.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0758ZJ26S
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Miranda Liasson, LLC (November 7, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 7, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1446 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 63 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 324 ratings

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Miranda Liasson is a bestselling author who writes about the important relationships in women’s lives. Her heartwarming and humorous romances have won numerous accolades and have been praised by Entertainment Weekly for the way she “deals with so much of what makes life hard . . . without ever losing the warmth and heart that characterize her writing.”

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Heather
5.0 out of 5 stars I really loved this story
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2017
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This novella contains on screen sex and one f-bomb. If those things are going to cause you to leave a bad review, you should skip it. But you'll be missing out if you do. Also, although this book takes place in Mirror Lake and some of the townspeople appear in it, you DO NOT have to have read those books to enjoy it.

Can't Miss Christmas is everything that I have come to expect from a Miranda Liasson story. It has a couple that is absolutely perfect for each other, a ton of subtle humor, combustible sexual tension, and of course it has the kind of emotion that tugs on a reader's heartstrings. I've said it in reviews before but I'll say it again, I am convinced that Ms. Liasson thrives on the tears of her readers. Although I managed not to full-on cry, I found myself on the verge at one specific point in this story. And I loved it.

As a big fan of the town of Mirror Lake, I was thrilled that this novella revisited the town and the people and gave us glimpses into their lives. Reading this story made me want to go back and re-read both series from start to finish because it just revived my love for Mirror Lake.

I would highly recommend this story to anyone who enjoys a contemporary Christmas romance story because this one is adorable and wonderful. And if you've enjoyed the Mirror Lake/Spikonos brothers books you're going to love this one.
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Adwoa
4.0 out of 5 stars Well-written second chance romance
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2017
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I'm a sucker for second chance romance, especially when it involves a married couple - in this case, a married and divorced couple.

In order to fulfil a promise to do a book signing appointment at the Children's Hospital in Philadelphia, Grace risks a ride in bad weather with Graham who happens to be going to Philly for Christmas. They have an accident in the town of Mirror Lake, where without the distractions of 'life' their passion re-ignite, and they are forced to confront their past mistakes, their fears and their possible futures.

I enjoyed the book owing to Ms Liasson's fluid writing style, which made this short story and a super fast read (I'm actually surprised at how quickly I completed it).

This book is so short that anyone can sneak in a read during the busy holiday period. A good one for anyone who is looking for a the magic of second chance romance.
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Smitten with Reading
5.0 out of 5 stars A rating...
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2017
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This was a short story, but it was really good. This setup works because it's a second chance at love story. Graham and Grace were married until two years ago when their lives fell apart after their prematurely born son died. But because they have that rich history between them, a romance built in a short amount of time works.

But they are divorced and while they haven't had an angry breakup, it's definitely been uncomfortable. So neither one is really thrilled when they end up in a roadtrip together driving through a blizzard.

Overall, I really enjoyed reading this one. I enjoy second chance at love stories and add a holiday story on top of that and this was a real winner in my book. Although I have a couple of Miranda Liasson's books in my tbr, this is my first actual book of hers that I've read. Well, after this one, I can guarantee that it won't be my last. I need to catch up on this particular series, because there were a few characters that showed up in the town bar that I was definitely intrigued about.

But for a quick holiday read, this is a good one. I definitely recommend it.

I received a complimentary copy of this book in return for an honest review.
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Bette Hansen
5.0 out of 5 stars I fell in love with this one from the very first page
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2017
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I fell in love with this one from the very first page! Grace and Graham's story is one that tugged at all my heartstrings and filled me with joy and hope. It was perfect for any time of year but especially so around the holidays.

Grace Alberts is an author of children's books and she truly hates disappointing any of her fans. That's what keeps her at signing way too long considering the weather and desperate to find a way through the storm to the next signing she has scheduled. She's shocked to see her ex husband in the crowd waiting for an autograph but she's not surprised when he offers to get her to Philadelphia in time for the signing. Their divorce was never because they stopped loving each other. They just didn't know how to move on from a very hard time in their lives. When an accident strands them in Mirror Lake Being stranded forces them to spend time together and ultimately deal with the past.

Put this one on the must read list. I highly recommend it.
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NormaJean
5.0 out of 5 stars Grace Alberts is a best selling children’s author trying to get to a children’s ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2017
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Grace Alberts is a best selling children’s author trying to get to a children’s hospital in Philadelphia for a Christmas book signing. The hospital holds a special place in her heart because they were there for her at a very difficult time in her life.

A snowstorm has cancelled all flights. Graham Walker, her ex-husband, has an SUV and offers to drive her to Philadelphia. Grace takes him up on his offer because it is the only choice and she doesn’t want to disappoint the children. The trip in a blinding snowstorm does not go smoothly. A run in with a deer brings their trip to a screeching halt in the small town of Mirror Lake.

Mirror Lake fans will enjoy meeting old friends from the series again.

I really enjoyed this novella. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves contemporary Christmas love stories.
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Victoria
5.0 out of 5 stars SUCH AN UPLIFTING STORY!!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2017
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Loved this story of second chances. It was so sweet and filled with a lot of warmth and good feelings. It was short but plenty long enough to get the story fleshed out and told beautifully. It was very nice to go back to Mirror Lake also.....if you haven't read the Mirror Lake books give yourself a real treat and do so....you will love the wonderful characters from that series!
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Barbara M.
4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful story
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2019
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This is a very quick but enjoyable story. Grace and Graham divorced after a devastating loss, but never really got over their feelings for each other. They just didn’t know how to communicate about that loss, the hurt and the heartache. Chance brings them together again close to Christmas a couple of years later and old feelings reignite. Can they get a second chance with each other?
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stottwat
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't Miss Christmas
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 26, 2017
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Lovely story. Didn't want it to end. Pure romance.
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Tracy ~ Book Loving Pixies
4.0 out of 5 stars 2nd chances AND Christmas....... How can you resist??
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 11, 2017
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I love a good second chance romance and Can't Miss Christmas was up there for me - I mean, c'mon, another shot at love AND Christmas, how could I resist that?!

This is a story of a couple in love who lost their way and for multiple reasons weren't able to get back to each other. Their meeting up again was a spur of the moment thing when Graham Walker decided to get a book signed by Grace Alberts (who just happens to be his ex-wife) when he's passing a bookstore where she is currently signing books for her young fans....

They haven't seen each other in a while but the attraction and connection is still there even though they've gone their own way and both still feel hurt from their past actions. Watching them realise what they had, what they lost and realising that there could still be a way forward for them was heartwarming and I was engaged from start to finish.

I haven't read the Mirror Lake books by Miranda Liasson but after meeting some of the characters from that series in this book I'm definitely gonna be checking out the back catalogue and catching up with the residents in the small town!

A definite 4* read for me.
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lorraine 66
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 2, 2018
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too short
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