Not Christmas Without You

This is a fun, touching story that left me with a warm feeling in my heart and a smile on my face. Both Charity and Quinn are amazing characters that are shaped and driven by their pasts. These two meet during a weekend stay at Little Teton Resort. Neither is who they claim to be and definitely not looking for a relationship but they just seem to click. When it turns out Charity is currently living in Quinn's hometown it seems that fate has other ideas for both of them. Definitely a book I recommend. It's a perfect holiday escape.

When Charity and Quinn meet, they're using assumed names for business. Immediately attracted, their aliases allow them to share their true selves knowing they'll never see each after the resort trip. Quick friends, spending time together leads to feelings and a passionate kiss. Quinn goes after Charity and they learn each other's true identity. Working together to help friends and on a Christmas fundraiser, their hearts know it's love. Charity must overcome self-doubt and learn to trust while Quinn has decisions to make in order for Charity to know he's in it for the long haul. Can these two bridge the distance needed in time for Christmas and find a life together after a whirlwind romance? A charming and sweet Christmas romance I highly recommend!

Love! Love! Love! Words fail to describe how much I truly loved reading Charity Wright and Quinn Douglas’ story in Not Christmas Without You by Jane Porter, the fourth book in her Love on Chance Avenue series. This Christmas story gives Ms. Wright a chance to find her Mr. Right and a lonely man trying to find a missing piece of his life a chance to locate it. Charity is struggling after another breakup with the wrong guy when her friend Tricia, a travel agent convinces her to pretend to be her and attend a Wyoming resort’s presentation. There Charity meets Seattle Sportswriter Douglas Quincy looking into investing in the resort. These two hit it out of the park, agreeing to be friends as the event ends. The problem is Douglas Quincy was actually Marietta’s famous Quinn Douglas survivor, baseball player and brother to McKenna and Rory. Clearing up their identities was the first thing they had to remedy, which Quinn accomplished with a visit to Marietta and his family. Quinn was such a gentleman and down to earth person wanting to be known for the person he is, not what happened to him, what he does, or the amount of money in his bank account. Charity did not recognize him, which was a first for him and actually endeared her to him. Charity had baggage from previous relationships, leaving her with little self-confidence. Yet, Charity was kind, caring, loving, and fiercely protective of her loved ones. She needed to learn how to love and accept herself before she and Quinn could find their Happy Ever After. When an ex-girlfriend of Quinn’s appears, threatening her, Charity must find the inner strength to prove her love to Quinn. Quinn and Charity were perfect for each other. They were both caring and compassionate people. Charity saves a lost dog, giving it a home. Quinn steps in, staying longer in Marietta, to help out an injured friend who is unable to operate his Christmas Tree farm. Ms. Porter, an amazing story teller in her own right, wrote a wonderfully sweet, emotional and moving story that is definitely not to be missed. This story is filled with sexual attraction, fun dialogue, and endearing characters. I highly recommend this book to other readers. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.