Release:: November 2nd 2020
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Orion Dash
Source: Amazon
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon UK
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A gorgeously romantic festive read from the author of A Mistletoe Miracle, guaranteed to warm your heart this Christmas!
Could it be the start of her happy ever after?
Ashleigh could use a little Christmas magic. She’s still living in Brighton with her Nan – who could give the Grinch lessons in how to be miserable her acting career has been reduced to playing one of Santa’s elves, and not even the prospect of a friend’s winter wedding can cheer her up…
That is until Olivier, the gorgeous French chef, reappears in her life. Or more accurately, next door.
When they were teenagers, Olivier would spend every Christmas with his mother, who just happens to be Ash’s neighbour and owner of the best chocolate shop in England.
If anyone can bring a little sparkle back to Ash’s life, it’s Olivier. All she needs is one kiss before Christmas…
Feel-good and festive, this is the perfect romance to curl up with this winter!
About the Author:
Author of the Best Selling A MISTLETOE MIRACLE and contender for the Joan Hessayon Award 2020, Emma has been a devoted bookworm and secret-story-scribbler since she was 6 years old. When she’s not running around after her two daughters and trying to complete her current work-in-progress, Emma loves to read, bake, catch up on binge-watching TV programmes with her partner and plan lots of craft projects that will inevitably end up unfinished. Her latest romantic comedy, SUMMER IN THE CITY, was released in June 2020.
Emma also writes historical and fantasy fiction as Emma S Jackson. DarkStroke published THE DEVIL’S BRIDE in February 2020
One Kiss Before Christmas Review:
“One Kiss Before Christmas” is one of those books that makes you look forward to Christmas and also warms your heart with its wonderful romance.
The author has a beautiful knack for romance, and the chemistry between the two characters stands out in the story. Ashleigh is charming, and I thought the author wrote her nicely. It was adorable to see how she interacted with Olivier even though her Nan mistreats her. As the story continues, you see her conflicting feeling for Olivier and the risk she takes even though she knows how her Nan will react. Similarly, even Olivier is dynamic in the role as he tries to find magic in his life again. Olivier goes through a lot of emotions and wonders what the right decision to take is. I liked the scenes that he shares with his friend Bertrand. Even the supporting characters like Romesh and James were adorable.
The author writes the chemistry between Ashleigh and Olivier beautifully. Some of the scenes that stood out for me were when Ashleigh inquires him about his love for cooking or when she helps him out in the chocolate shop display. It was adorable seeing them getting ready for their date and spending time with each other. I also enjoyed the backstory between Ashleigh and Olivier as he remembers wanting to kiss her even early on. Moreover, the author also mentions classic Christmas references like Bing Crosby, the Andrew Sisters, and movie references like Elvis films and “it’s a wonderful life” that gears you for the Christmas mood.
Overall, “One Kiss Before Christmas” is a lovely story that makes you optimistic about romance and also makes you look forward to the Winter Season.
