Christmas Collection: Three Magical Romantic Suspense Novellas

CB Samet

Jun 2021 · Novels by CB Samet

About this ebook

From award-winning author CB Samet comes a “sparkling” bundle of three novellas rich with romantic suspense, a touch of the supernatural, and a heart-warming happily-ever-afters. The Romancing the Spirit Series are clean romance tales that can be enjoyed in any order. 

Holly’s Holiday. Gregarious Holly and her mischievous ghost elf set out to match-make the town’s newest single addition for the holidays. But when they force Drex’s secret as a former spy to light, looming danger closes in on them. Can Holly and Drex save Christmas and each other?

Carol’s Christmas. One night. Two hearts. Three spirits. A new twist on a Christmas classic. Over the course of the night, three ghosts visit bitter surgeon, Carol Sullivan, causing her to reconsider the choices she's made and the person she's become. But can she truly make the difficult transformation or is compassion--and love--lost forever?

Stella’s Star. When Stella loses her memory, a guiding star leads her to the Orion family Christmas cabin. But danger on the mountain encroaches the peaceful holiday getaway. Will Stella’s memories return in time to save them all from disaster?

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“I love that the author has put together a Christmas collection of her stories, as I do enjoy most fiction that takes place at that special time of the year; these books certainly have that Christmas “sparkle”! I highly recommend not only this collection but the entire series these books come from.” – Goodreads Reviewer

“Simply awesome.” – Bookbub Reviewer 

Ratings and reviews

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. There are three stories in this collection in which a spirit helps a couple find love. Each one inspires a different emotion during the story but all end in happiness. I would recommend reading this set. Hard to say which is my favorite but Stella's Star wins out in the end.

Fantastic Paranormal Stories for Christmas — I absolutely adore the paranormal romances written by this author. Her books require no world-building as she mostly takes contemporary real life and puts a paranormal spin on it. And it is charmingly done, with well-written characters and enjoyable slots that keep you turning the pages. I think one book included in here, Carol's Christmas, is the very first book I read of hers back in 2019, and I've been an avid reader of everything she puts out ever since. I had not read one book in this collection, so it was a delight not only to reread books I had previously enjoyed but also to discover a new favorite. I love that the author has put together a Christmas collection of her stories, as I do enjoy most fiction that takes place at that special time of the year; these books certainly have that Christmas “sparkle”! I highly recommend not only this collection but the entire series these books come from. Below you'll find my full review of one book in this collection, that first one I read several years ago. Go to Review of Carol’s Christmas — Modern Retelling of a Christmas Classic I love a good spin on Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. It truly is the perfect template to show fast-moving character growth. I think this book is a perfect reflection of what a novel or novella based on that story should be. The author did an excellent job showing who Carol is now and why and how she became the way she is along the way. The author also manages to reveal problems that definitely exist within our broken medical system in the United States. The arc of Carol's growth seemed natural and fit her past as well as what was revealed of her present. I like that the author was even able to include a Tiny Tim like character in this story, the son of her beleaguered physician’s assistant. Unlike Dickens’ story, we actually get to see more of how Carol's life changed on that pivotal Christmas Day with an extended look at what she does then and goes even further into the future to show us her much happier life. This character’s change is spectacular and imbued with all the Christmas spirit that we hope to find in a retelling of A Christmas Carol. If you enjoy retellings of classic Christmas stories and movies, this very brief novella may very well fit the bill. I received a free copy of this collection, but that did not affect my review.

Christmas Collection contains three magical romantic suspense novellas from the Romancing the Spirit series. These stories are Holly's Holiday, Carol's Christmas, and Stella's Star. I loved these holiday romance stories and look forward to reading many more in the future. These stories are well-written and have danger, humour, and romance. I read and reviewed this book with no obligation.

About the author

Christina is a four-time award-winning author in thriller, romantic suspense, and fantasy genres.

She is a mother of two energetic boys and a Jack Russel Terrier. She is a lover of suspense, adventure, and happy endings. She completed The Avant Champion epic fantasy series at over 450,000 words, and is working on a new urban fantasy trilogy. The Rider Files books 1-6 are complete, and she's plotting and writing books 7-8. She writes action and adventure in fantasy and romantic​ suspense genres with strong female leads.

​“I grew up reading Tom Clancy, Michael Crichton, and the Bourne books. I write seeking to create that level of action and intrigue but with female heroines. I love the quote, ‘She needed a hero. So she became one.’ My novels have empowered women overcoming powerful obstacles and the strong men who support them.”