
Kissing Under the Mistletoe
A St. Helena Vineyard Novel
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Narrated by:
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Renee Raudman
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By:
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Marina Adair
Regan Martin stopped believing in Christmas miracles the day she discovered her fiancé was already married.
The fallout cost her everything - her career, her home, and her impeccable reputation in the wine industry. But now she has a second chance with a dream job in the Napa Valley, and a cozy cottage for her and her daughter, whose one Christmas wish is for a forever home.
But those hopes are threatened when Gabe DeLuca, the scorned wife’s brother, tries to drive Regan out of town - even if he can’t seem to drive the luscious beauty from his thoughts. When his attempts to get her to leave backfire, he sees that Regan may hold the key to tracking down his sister’s stolen start-up capital. As Christmas nears, Gabe realizes Regan might even be his Christmas wish and hold the key to his heart.
©2012 Marina Adair (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.Listeners also enjoyed...




















As for the story, the characters were well-developed and interesting. There was great comedic humor mixed with pretty serious drama in a fairly realistic setting. It is romance, hence, "fairly realistic." I really liked the story, obviously, or I would never have gotten through the first chapter. I found myself liking these people and their town and wanting to know what will happen to them in the future and how they will grow and change. This is my first book by Marina Adair, and IF there is a different narrator for her other books, it will definitely not be my last. Unfortunately, I just DO NOT have the time to sit down and read, so if RR is contracted for more books, I will have to pass. This was a Kindle Unlimited Read and Listen for Free title. As such, I am satisfied with being introduced to a new-to-me author. However, had I spent a credit or cash, I'd have to ask for it back due to the heinous narration.
Great Book, HORRIFIC Narrator
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I liked this story well enough. It kept me entertained and I admit I did tear up a couple of times. I liked Regen and Gabe, although him getting her fired from every job for six years was a little much since it was his sister Abby who was hurt and not him. I really liked the three Mrs. Clauses and Jordan. It was a fun and a little sad read but there was a HEA. And the sexual tension/sex was marvelous.As to the narrator? She managed the voices just fine.
Good read..
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If you could sum up Kissing Under the Mistletoe in three words, what would they be?
Underdog, Fighter, EmotionalWhat did you like best about this story?
I liked that the main female character was strong. She's a single mother that has been through hell and she has so much pride and determination. She has her low moments but can really keep her chin up and keep fighting. It's a little heartbreaking to see the amount of pride of determination she has to survive a situaiton that mainly wasn't of her doing.Any additional comments?
I'll admit to crying during multiple times during this story. I'm emotional and thinking of a single mother going through so much for things that she really didn't do wrong. It was very heartbreaking for me. I felt that she was doing nothing more than trying to do the best for her daughter with a past that just wouldn't go away and it was hard to endure at times. Though there is a happy ending it was hard to get past all the sadness to feel happy with the happy ending. I think if there wasn't SO MUCH of the hard times I could have been more happy, but I give Marina Adair props for creating a really strong female lead that I feel emotional about and definately was rooting for her till the end.Aside from the story it took me a bit to get used to the narrator. I didn't favor her normal reading voice, but did enjoy her character voices.
The Underdog
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Enjoyable Rainy Afternoon Story
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Had this been my first
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Where does Kissing Under the Mistletoe rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Top best!What was one of the most memorable moments of Kissing Under the Mistletoe?
The beginning was kind of funny and of course the ending.Which character – as performed by Renee Raudman – was your favorite?
The 3 Santa LadiesWas there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Yes, from laughing to crying, my emotion was like a roller coaster, this story line would be great for the movies especially during the holiday season.Awesome!
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Admittedly, Regan made some silly choices and mistakes in this story that annoyed me to no end. However, I loved the three Mrs. Clauses, it seemed to me they were the only ones in this story with an ounce of sense. Gabe DeLuca was redeemed later in my eyes, when he realized what his interference in her life had cost her and her daughter, his guilt kicked in, he then realized maybe she was the innocent she seemed and had been a victim as much as his sister had.
One thing I can say about Regan is that she never gave up, she was determined to make a good life for her daughter. Though the story ended happily, I was still unsatisfied, I never heard an apology from the rest of the family for their treatment of her for the past 6 years.
Renee Raudman did an excellent job with her narration of this story.
Mixed Feelings on this One!
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It's a sweet story that stirs a variety of emotions...some laughter and perhaps a few tears.
It's about the plight of a single parent, Regan, made harder by the head of the poweful Deluca family, whom she unknowingly wronged. Believing he is protecting his family, he makes her professional life a nightmare, stalking her all over the country, getting her fired and keeping her from getting jobs. Not able to support her daughter and herself in her chosen profession, she takes a job as a maid, but finds help and friendship in the most unexpected places.
Most of the characters are very likeable. Regans 5 year old daughter, Holly, is adorable.
Renee Raudman gave a good performance. At first I didn't think I would like her narration, but she got better, and better as the story progressed.
I would recommend "Kissing Under The Mistletoe" to all romantics.
Touching Story
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Cute, but.....
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Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
It was a more or less mindless listen. I went in not expecting greatness. The 'hero' was an as*hat, and in my opinion his acts were unforgivable. But, it is fiction, and one has to suspend the whole reality thing and just take it as it is.Has Kissing Under the Mistletoe: A St. Helena Vineyard Novel, Book 1 turned you off from other books in this genre?
Absolutely not. It is one of my favorites.Have you listened to any of Renee Raudman’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
All the same, I think she's a good narrator, does well with the different voices.Any additional comments?
I picked this up with the Kindle Unlimited, so it was utterly free, I'm not sure I'd have been so accepting of its mediocrity had I paid money for it.I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it.
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