Thursday, February 28, 2013

COOKIES FOR SANTA by Valerie J. Clarizio


COOKIES FOR SANTA by Valerie J. Clarizio (click here for review and voting option)

Maybe it was just too much egg nog?

Detective Nick Spinelli is used to tough assignments, he does work in homicide after all.  When he is handed his latest gig he decides quickly he is not prepared for every situation.  Right now Nick has to help social services.  Nick is not happy until he sees caseworker Shannon O’Hara and realizes there is a positive aspect here.

Too soon when Nick and Shannon on working a case Nick realizes this is the last place he wants to be, dragging up old memories and being politically correct.  Shannon is not pleased with the arrangement either, because she does know how to deal with sensitive situations and Nick is a nightmare at best.  The upside for Shannon is Nick is easy on the eyes but she knows he might do some damage to her heart and warm her right down to her toes.

Trouble starts quickly and moves faster than either expected but together they show everyone what a great pair they are.  This holiday season as Nick and Shannon work side-by-side bringing holiday cheer, everyone will find a warm fire to keep them cozy.

Valerie Clarizio has written a wonderful story with amazing characters and an interesting turn of events you just never see coming.  Christmas is all about surprise and this book shows what happens when you unwrap a great one.
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13 comments:

  1. Christmas stories are always fun to read. Thanks for the review. I love the little gingerbread man on the cover.

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  2. I love Christmas stories. I have a friend who's name is the same as the hero!!!!

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  3. I think that lots of people enjoy Christmas stories, I know that I do. Great review as always, Mary.

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  4. Sounds like a good one and I like that you enjoyed the characters which is always my first concern in a story - thanks for the review.

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  5. Another Christmas story fan here. :) Thanks for sharing your review--this book is on my TBR list!

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  6. Love the idea of a tough homicide cop playing Santa...can't wait to read this one!

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  7. It's still cold out and we may get more snow, so this is a perfect story for cuddling up to read.

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  8. Enjoyed your review, Mary. I love stories set at Christmas time and read them throughout the year.

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  9. Mary,

    Thank you so much for featuring my book on your wonderful blog today and for the awesome review. I really enjoyed reading your visitors comments as well. I couldn't help but smile when I read that there is a real Nick Spinelli out there somewhere. With a name like that, I'm sure he's got to be somebody's hero:)

    Valerie

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  10. I would love some cookies right now. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. Thanks for sharing! Christmas stories are my secret indulgence. That's pretty much all I read during December ;)

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  13. I like any kind of detective story and this sounds like a fun one that I would really like!

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