Once Upon A Christmas - Lisa Plumley

• Author: Lisa Plumley
• Publisher: Zebra
• Year: 2005
• Barnes & Noble Listing - Once Upon A Christmas

Book Description

This Christmas, chill out and cuddle up with these enchanting holiday stories...

Mistletoe and Holly

Accountant Holly Aldridge scrupulously plans everything in her life—until her boyfriend gets spontaneous by dumping her right before Thanksgiving. Still, Holly's sure he'll reconsider, given a little time...and a reason to be jealous. That reason, all six-feet-plus of him, is her new roommate, Sam McKenzie. If Sam has his way, Holly will have a sizzling new romance by Christmastime...

Christmas Honeymoon

Some women would consider it the perfect Christmas gift: an all-expenses-paid Vegas honeymoon. But Stacy Ames isn't some women. Actually, she's supposed to be posing as her cousin Janie. Too bad Stacy's faux hubby turns out to be her infuriatingly sexy ex, Dylan. Fortunately, mistletoe and free champagne have a way of turning "too bad" into very, very good...

A Baby for Christmas

Kahlúa, coffee, and sympathy—it's amazing the trouble they can get a girl into. Chloe Carmichal was only trying to help her best pal (and secret crush), Nick, drown his sorrows. She never expected they'd end up having a hot-and-heavy tryst that Nick's hangover would make him forget, but that Chloe will always remember...since she'll have his baby as a Christmas memento...

Honors

• chosen as a Doubleday/Rhapsody book club selection

Reviews

• "Funny, tender, and occasionally wacky, this trio of short romantic comedies gets the holidays off to a lively start as three heroines find love in unexpected ways. Plumley's lighthearted sense of fun, sassy dialog, and likable characters make for an appealing holiday collection." —Library Journal

• "Lisa Plumley has perfected the art of romantic comedy. Fine characterizations, amusing situations, and her trademark breezy style will make you smile and laugh out load—and add some extra zest to your Yuletide season!" —Bookloons

• "This wonderful Christmas anthology should be a must-have gift to yourself. All three stories are delightful, so cuddle up and enjoy!" —Fresh Fiction

• "Once Upon a Christmas is a delightful collection of three holiday stories by Lisa Plumley. The heroes are the type that I wouldn't mind finding under my Christmas tree!" —Romantic Times BOOKreviews

• "Once Upon a Christmas brings together three heartwarming stories that warm the heart and share the true spirit of the holiday season. Each of these stories is unique in its style but they are all guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. This is the first book that I have ever read by Lisa Plumley and I found myself completely hooked, she is definitely an author I will be looking to read more from." —RomanceJunkies.com

• "Lisa Plumley's latest creation is a holiday anthology that is sure to bring the holiday spirit to one and all. Once Upon A Christmas is truly a holiday delight!" —A Romance Review

• "These three Yuletide tales are enjoyable contemporary romances that star wonderful lead protagonists. Lisa Plumley gifts her fans with early Christmas presents!" —Harriet Klausner

• "Lisa Plumley also offers comic relief to break up the tension she creates in her stories. These three novellas offer quick, yet satisfying, romances that most contemporary romance fans will adore!" —Roundtable Romance Reviews

• "These are some quick, easy reads for a busy time of the year...[with] the typical Plumley quirkiness that makes it a humorous and fun read." —The State newspaper

• "What a great little book to put you in the holiday spirit. With Mistletoe and Holly, you will laugh yourself silly at the antics of Holly trying to win back her ex-boyfriend. Each of these stories is unique and each one appeals to a different need we have. I hope you’ll be able to get a little more into the Christmas spirit with this fun anthology!" —Once Upon a Romance

Translations/Other Editions

• Exclusive hardcover edition (Doubleday Rhapsody Book Club®)
• As Faces do Amor (Nova Cultural) Portuguese
• Lua-de-Mel (Nova Cultural) Portuguese
• E o Bebê Chegou... (Nova Cultural) Portuguese

A Special Note From The Author

"I'm thrilled to share these stories with you! Once Upon a Christmas is a special edition of my first three romances, which I spiffed up, revamped, and Christmasified for the holiday season. The originals are out of print and hard to find, so if you missed these stories (Surrender, The Honeymoon Hoax, and My Best Friend's Baby) the first time around—when they were in limited release—please be sure to check out this mega-collection." --Lisa Plumley