Jingle Bell Rock - Shawna Moore

• Author: Shawna Moore
• Publisher: Triskelion Publishing
• Year: 2005
• Setting: Contemporary Erotic Romance -- Malibu and Wyoming

BOOK DESCRIPTION

During a promo shoot, Malibu’s waves aren’t the only things crashing down around a former Hollywood hunk and a coffee shop owner. Samantha Bradley, a jilted businesswoman from Wyoming finds trusting men her biggest challenge. Ryan Clarke, a genial renovations expert, has taken a U-turn from life in fast lane and retreated into his work. Filming wraps and both find balancing their emotions harder than balancing on a surfboard. Outdoorsman Ryan reveals his troubled past and bids on restoring her inherited property. Hearth flames burn hot as does their passion, and a second chance at love becomes Christmastime reality.

Reviews

• "Ms. Moore's descriptions include sound, sight, and scent into each scene, creating a solid backdrop against which her characters play. Both characters are likeable, but together there is an added dimension to them, which has the reader rooting for them. Since the story is told in first person, Samantha's voice is crucial, and Ms. Moore allows her to be funny. When she allows the reader to see beneath her tough facade, there is a genuine and self-conscious woman underneath. Her conflicts are well-defined, and the reader can empathize with the work Ryan will have to do to earn Samantha's trust." -- Dayna, Romance Divas.

• "I really enjoyed the characters of Samantha and Ryan. They're like people I know. Samantha is one of those people who gives more than she gets. Ryan is able to read her very easily and Samantha finds that very unnerving. Ryan is surprised by his strong attraction to Samantha because he had never made room in his life for a relationship before. The relationship between Samantha and Ryan is very erotic and beautifully written by Ms. Moore. I recommend this book to everyone." -- Ellen, TRS-Blue.

• "Jingle Bell Rock is a sexy, explosive and an enticing tale of a couple that discover that Christmas is a time for miracles and a second chance at love. I enjoyed Ryan and Samantha, and their instant connection to each other. They had their ups and downs, and had their share of horror relationships but together they were able to find something that made their relationship special and also stand out more. With characters that develop and grow as the pages turn and sex scenes that sizzle, Ms. Moore has penned a fascinating book that is able to hold your attention and also provides the reader with a good interesting read. I look forward to reading more of Shawna Moore's works." -- Sheryl, E-cataromance.

• "Shawna Moore has another hit with Jingle Bell Rock! Not only are the emotions gripping but so are the love scenes that scorch the pages. Whipped cream, used not only on food but on each other, makes one part of this story worthy of the look! After reading that part I went and bought some to try out.

Not only does the temperature rise in Malibu, but yours will, too, as you read this book. The heat and the well written story line make you wish you could find your own Ryan to have. This is one of my favorite books by Shawna Moore and I have read many by her. Make sure this holiday you get this book as your Christmas read as Santa heats up the sheets." -- 5 Angels, Wendi, FAR

• "With a mixture of chick lit, erotic romance and littered with familiar contemporary and popular American brands throughout, Jingle Bell Rock will put a smile on your face and have you squirming in your chair. Ms. Moore tells this holiday story in the first person, through the eyes of our heroine Samantha. Though generally I don’t enjoy reading first POV stories, Ms. Moore is able to convey the heroine’s experiences directly to the reader, making this a more insightful look at what she’s feeling as the story unfolds. And by using this writing device, we’re more intimately connected with the heroine. Ryan sounds utterly delicious; he’s eye candy, resourceful, hardworking and mindful of pleasing Samantha in and out of bed. Their first intimate scene together is very risqué and hot enough to melt butter. Samantha is sassy, quick witted and at times blasé in her outlook on life and her sensual nature, while our hero is very sensual and almost caveman-like, a Neanderthal at times in his sexual demands. Both Ryan and Samantha are very sensual individuals whose nature is displayed throughout this story. With a few surprises for this couple, a fast paced plot and some rather frank discussions between them, the adventure ensues told in Ms. Moore’s breezy storytelling style. For those of you who enjoy a plot driven story Jingle Bell Rock has the added element of being set during the festive season." -- Aggie Tsirikas, Just Erotic Romance Reviews.